8 Acquisitions in the PC Games industry - Flippa
Company acquisitions in the PC Games industry always make headlines! Especially since related startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.
In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 8 acquisitions that took place in the PC Games industry.
5minlab acquired by Krafton
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $19,900,000
Announcement: 14 February 2022
Details about the company:
A PC/mobile game development studio with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea is called 5minlab.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Casual Games, Gaming, Mobile Apps, PC Games, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Alictus acquired by SciPlay Corporation
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $100,000,000
Announcement: 1 March 2022
Details about the company:
Alictus is more than just a maker of casual video games.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Computer, PC Games, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
D3 Go acquired by Digital Bros
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $1,500,000
Announcement: 17 June 2022
Details about the company:
The finest player experience and support are top priorities for D3 Go on all popular gaming platforms and mobile devices.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: PC Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Flying Sheep Studios acquired by iCandy Interactive Limited
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $2,163,155
Announcement: 8 June 2022
Details about the company:
A game development studio is called Flying Sheep Studios.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Gaming, Online Games, PC Games, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Forgotten Empires acquired by Keywords Studios
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $32,500,000
Announcement: 8 June 2022
Details about the company:
Independent full-service game developer Forgotten Empires specializes on Windows PC games and mobile apps.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Information Services, Mobile Apps, PC Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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Infinity Plus Two acquired by 505 Games
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $4,500,000
Announcement: 14 January 2021
Details about the company:
An online video game was made by Infinity Plus Two.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: PC Games, Video Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Kingcheer acquired by KDG
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $96,423,126
Announcement: 7 May 2018
Details about the company:
Mobile games and internet amusement games are created by Kingcheer.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Media and Entertainment, Online Games, PC Games
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Next Games acquired by Netflix
Details about the transaction:
Acquisition amount: $72,000,000
Announcement: 2 March 2022
Details about the company:
A Helsinki, Finland-based maker of free-to-play games is called Next Games. Our top objective is to develop engaging and simple gameplay.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
Industry: Gaming, Mobile, PC Games, Software
Details about the buyer:
Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.
Headquarter:
Where to find them: Website
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