Acquisitions

Midjourney is buying horoscope app Co-Star, which users will surely be thrilled about

AI image generator Midjourney is acquiring the horoscope app Co-Star. Co-Star CEO Banu Guler will also take on the role of Chief Design Officer at Midjourney. The acquisition is framed with a sarcastic tone regarding user reception.

Arkane Founder Asks Xbox How Much the Studio Would Cost “For a Friend”

Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio humorously inquired about the acquisition cost of the studio from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. This comes amid Xbox's recent layoffs and studio restructuring, which has put Arkane under review. Colantonio has previously criticized Xbox's Game Pass model as unsustainable.

Xbox Reportedly Used Ninja Theory’s New Game Trailer To Attract Buyers

A report suggests that Xbox may have utilized a trailer for Ninja Theory's new game as a tool to attract potential buyers for the studio. This comes amidst speculation about potential studio closures.

Hellblade Studio Hunting for Buyer, Days After Announcing New Game for PS5

Ninja Theory, the developer behind the upcoming PlayStation 5 title Senua, is reportedly facing closure by Microsoft. The studio is actively seeking a buyer to regain its independence amidst wider "reset" and potential layoffs at Xbox. This news follows the recent announcement of Senua, an action-focused game in the Hellblade franchise, slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5.

Destiny 2 and Bungie as a whole were "very close" to closing before Sony buyout, according to ex-community lead: "It was an emergency acquisition"

Former Bungie community lead Liana Ruppert stated that the company was on the verge of shutting down before Sony's $3.6 billion acquisition in 2022. Ruppert described the buyout as an 'emergency acquisition' that saved both Destiny 2 and Bungie itself. Despite initial independence, Sony recently reported a $765 million impairment loss on the studio.

EG7 Q1 2026: Daybreak is acquiring Cold Iron Studios (again) as Palia and Far Far West soar

Enad Global 7 reported a 13.1% drop in Q1 2026 revenues compared to the previous year, though its subsidiary Daybreak Game Company saw a 16.8% increase driven by Palia, EverQuest, and DC Universe Online. Daybreak is once again in talks to acquire Cold Iron Studios, with the intention of bringing the development of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 in-house. The company also noted strong sales for Far Far West, which recently launched into early access.

'It's going to be extremely hard to repair the relationship:' The Subnautica 2 legal dispute is far from over

A legal battle between Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds and its owner Krafton continues following a court ruling that reinstated former CEO Ted Gill. The dispute centers on allegations that Krafton delayed the game's early access release to avoid a $250 million payout, while Krafton countersued claiming intellectual property theft. The court found Krafton illegally fired Gill, but the case is split into two parts to determine damages and the earnout obligation.

Nvidia Eyes Mystery PC Gaming Acquisition: The Plot Thickens

Nvidia is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a large PC-oriented company, sparking widespread speculation within the gaming community. Potential targets range from hardware manufacturers like Corsair or ASUS to software companies in the AI or streaming sectors. Concerns have been raised regarding potential monopolistic practices, increased prices, and the impact on future innovation and competition.

All Acquisitions (weapons and armors) in Skull Horde and how to get them

This guide details all the acquisitions, including weapons and armors, available in Skull Horde and the specific requirements needed to unlock them. Acquisitions are crucial for increasing a player's options and chances of success during runs. The article lists various unlock criteria, such as accumulating resources, achieving certain in-game stats, or completing runs under specific conditions.

Rumor Mill

Reports suggest Disney is considering acquiring Epic Games and its popular title Fortnite. Separately, Eidos Montreal has reportedly canceled a game in development for over seven years, which had incurred hundreds of millions in costs.

Disney execs want to buy out Fortnite and Epic Games claims rumour

Shock layoffs hit Battlefield Studios despite recent success, incoming acquitision

Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs across its Battlefield studios, citing a "realignment" as the reason, despite the recent success of Battlefield 6 which has sold 20 million copies. The company stated that Battlefield remains a priority and they will continue to invest in the franchise, with no confirmed link between the layoffs and the upcoming acquisition of EA.