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JustPlay business and news from across the web.- The MOP Up: Stars Reach teaches you how to roleplay alien speciesStars Reach is providing lore and roleplay guides for its alien species, the Elioni and Gertans, ahead of its sandbox MMO's launch. This week's MMO news roundup also includes updates for War Thunder, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Sea of Thieves, and Farm Together 2, a crossover between Palworld and Legend of Mushroom, and NCsoft's acquisition of JustPlay.
- NCsoft acquires 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlayNCsoft has acquired a 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlay for $202 million. This deal, expected to close by the end of April 2026, signifies NCsoft's continued expansion into the casual games market.
Sega responds to concerns after recording $200 million impairment write-down for RovioSega has responded to concerns following a $200 million impairment write-down related to its acquisition of Rovio. Separately, NCsoft is acquiring a 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlay for $202 million, a deal expected to close in April 2026 as the Korean company expands into the casual games market.
NCsoft acquires 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlayNCsoft has acquired a 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlay. In separate news, Sega is addressing concerns following a $200 million impairment write-down related to its acquisition of Rovio, with CEO Haruki Satomi stating the company will learn from the experience for future endeavors.
Original founders of Bossfight Entertainment re-launch studio as BossfightNCsoft has acquired a 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlay for $202 million, with the deal expected to close by the end of April 2026. This acquisition is part of NCsoft's ongoing strategy to expand its presence in the casual games market. Additionally, the original founders of Bossfight Entertainment have relaunched their studio under the new name Bossfight.
Brazil-based dev Gameplan joins Remote Control ProductionsBrazilian developer Gameplan has joined Remote Control Productions. In a separate deal, NCsoft is acquiring a 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlay for $202 million, aiming to expand its presence in the casual games market.- MMO Business Roundup: Game devs on Marathon concurrency discourse, Matt Booty says no new layoffsMicrosoft's CCO Matt Booty stated there will be no immediate layoffs at Xbox studios. Game developers are defending Marathon's concurrency numbers, while NCsoft is investing in third-party studios JustPlay and emptyvessel. Roblox has launched new development programs, Incubator and Jumpstart, to support creators on its platform.
NCsoft acquires 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlayNCsoft is acquiring a 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlay for $202 million, a deal expected to close by April 30, 2026. This move signifies NCsoft's expansion into the casual mobile games market. The article also details the re-launch of Bossfight Entertainment by its original founders after being shuttered by Netflix.