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Paramount Games Studio and WB Games merge under Skydance following completion of $111bn acquisition
Skydance has completed its $111 billion acquisition of Paramount, leading to the merger of Paramount Games Studio and Warner Bros. Games under the Skydance umbrella, with Tony Driscoll appointed to lead the combined gaming division. This strategic move aims to leverage intellectual property from both companies to build engagement across various media platforms, though the integration may involve difficult decisions.
GamesIndustry.biz to host panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con October 2026
GamesIndustry.biz will host an Investment Panel at Game Republic's Investment Summit at MCM Comic Con, featuring discussions on game funding, development, and building sustainable studios. Separately, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have completed their $111 billion merger, now operating under the name Skydance, with potential for "difficult decisions" and "changes and impacts" as the new entity integrates.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery operating under Skydance following completion of $111bn merger
Skydance has completed its $111 billion acquisition of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, forming a new entity that will operate under the Skydance name. CEO David Ellison warned of "difficult decisions" and "impacts" during the integration process, aiming for over $6 billion in synergy savings. The company also launched Paramount Game Studio by merging Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media, and now owns numerous game development studios and intellectual properties.
"Mission Impossible is high on my list" – how Paramount plans to use co-dev to exploit its archive, while building its own all-new IP
Paramount has merged its video game divisions into the new Paramount Games Studio, led by EVP Dan Prigg. The studio aims to leverage Paramount's extensive IP archive through co-development and internal projects, targeting PC, console, Roblox, and mobile platforms. While exploiting existing franchises like Mission Impossible and Star Trek is a focus, the studio is also developing original IP, aiming for games to potentially inspire future linear entertainment.
Platinum is making a triple-A Ninja Turtles game because they're "huge fans" of the IP
PlatinumGames is developing a new triple-A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game titled The Last Ronin, published by the newly re-announced Paramount Games Studio. Studio head Dan Prigg stated that PlatinumGames were "huge fans" of the IP, which was a key factor in the collaboration. This announcement comes as Paramount Games Studio, which now incorporates Skydance's gaming teams, also continues development on previously confirmed titles like Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.
Paramount unveils new 'unified' Paramount Games Studio
Paramount has launched Paramount Games Studio, a unified entity encompassing all its existing gaming studios, including Skydance Interactive and Skydance New Media. The studio aims to create games across various player types and leverage Paramount's intellectual property. Two games were announced: Platinum Games' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game.
