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Behaviour Interactive acquires 7 Days to Die dev The Fun Pimps
Behaviour Interactive has acquired The Fun Pimps, the studio behind the successful zombie survival game 7 Days to Die, which has sold over 20 million copies. Behaviour Interactive CEO Rémi Racine stated the acquisition aligns with their goal of building a diverse horror portfolio and will provide The Fun Pimps with additional resources to accelerate development. The Fun Pimps co-founder Richard Huenink expressed excitement for the partnership, emphasizing the community's role in the game's growth.
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Reforged Studios has acquired Headup, a publisher and developer known for titles like 'Bridge Constructor' and 'The Inner World'. This acquisition marks a significant move for Reforged Studios in expanding its portfolio within the gaming industry.
Behaviour Interactive acquires The Fun Pimps
Behaviour Interactive, the developer behind Dead by Daylight, has acquired The Fun Pimps, the studio responsible for 7 Days to Die. This acquisition marks a significant move in the gaming industry, expanding Behaviour Interactive's portfolio.
Dead by Daylight maker Behaviour has bought the studio behind 7 Days to Die to create "a portfolio of horror IP"
Behaviour Interactive, the developer of Dead by Daylight, has acquired The Fun Pimps, the studio behind 7 Days to Die. This acquisition aims to build a portfolio of horror intellectual property, leveraging the success of both companies' existing horror titles. The deal is expected to enhance development and marketing for 7 Days to Die while supporting The Fun Pimps' long-term vision.
Reforged Studios acquires Super Meat Boy 3D co-publisher Headup
Reforged Studios has acquired Headup, the co-publisher of Super Meat Boy Forever. This acquisition is described as a significant strategic milestone for Reforged, aiming to support independent studios. Headup will continue its operations, with founder Dieter Schoeller taking on a new role as chief publishing officer at Reforged.
Reforged Studios acquires Headup
Reforged Studios has acquired the German independent games publisher Headup. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed by the companies.
Savvy Games acquires Mobile Legends developer Moonton for $6 billion
Savvy Games has acquired Mobile Legends developer Moonton from ByteDance for $6 billion, aiming to expand its mobile gaming division and esports presence. Separately, Roblox announced plans to charge creators for brand integrations starting in 2027, framing it as an evolution of user, creator, and brand responsibility rather than a revenue-driven move.
'If this was a trial about whether I made stupid tweets I would say I'm guilty' says Elon Musk in trial…
A Californian jury found that Elon Musk misled investors with his tweets prior to his $44 billion takeover of Twitter in 2022. While not found to have deliberately defrauded shareholders, two of Musk's tweets were deemed materially false or misleading, impacting the stock price. Musk's attorneys plan to appeal the verdict, which could result in up to $2.6 billion in damages.
Top 12 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All Time
This article lists the top 12 most expensive video game buyouts, with Microsoft's $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard topping the list. Other major deals include EA's $55 billion sale to an investor consortium and Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga. The analysis highlights trends of industry consolidation and significant investment from entities like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Apple considered buying Halide to upgrade its native Camera app
Apple explored acquiring Lux Optics, the developer of the Halide camera app, in the summer of 2025 to enhance its native camera application. The deal ultimately fell through, but Lux Optics co-founders Ben Sandofsky and Sebastiaan de With decided against the acquisition to focus on future updates for Halide. De With later joined Apple's design team.
DNA building blocks on asteroid Ryugu, bacteria that eat plastic waste, and more science news
Recent scientific findings include the discovery of DNA building blocks on asteroid Ryugu, suggesting these molecules were widespread in the early solar system and potentially transported to Earth. Additionally, a consortium of bacteria has been identified that can collectively digest plastic additives, offering a potential solution for plastic pollution. The Hubble Space Telescope also captured a rare, early view of a comet breaking apart.
Saudi-backed Savvy Games acquires mobile developer Moonton for $6 billion
Saudi-backed Savvy Games has acquired Chinese mobile developer Moonton for $6 billion, strengthening its position in the mobile gaming and esports markets. Moonton is known for its popular MOBA game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, which boasts over 110 million monthly active players. This acquisition is part of Savvy Games' broader strategy to invest heavily in the gaming industry.
Jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter (TWTR) investors in the run-up to $44 billion acquisition
A California jury has determined that Elon Musk misled investors concerning Twitter prior to his $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform. The verdict addresses claims of deception made during the lead-up to the takeover.
Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury finds
A jury found that Elon Musk misled investors during his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022. Investors claimed Musk's tweets about fake accounts were intended to drive down Twitter's share price to renegotiate the deal. While Musk was found liable for defrauding investors, the jury sided with him on other allegations, and the final damages are yet to be determined.
Savvy Games Group to acquire Moonton Games for $6 billion
Savvy Games Group is set to acquire Moonton Games for $6 billion. This acquisition follows ByteDance's purchase of Moonton Games for $4 billion in 2021.
ByteDance Sells Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Dev Moonton to Saudis for $6b
ByteDance has agreed to sell Moonton, the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to Saudi Arabian-owned Savvy Games Group for over $6 billion. This acquisition is part of Saudi Arabia's significant investment in the gaming sector. Moonton's parent company, ByteDance, previously acquired the studio in 2021 but has since been divesting from its gaming ventures.
ByteDance is selling its Moonton game unit to Savvy Games for a cool $6 billion
ByteDance has agreed to sell its mobile game developer Moonton, known for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, to Savvy Games Group for $6 billion. This move is part of ByteDance's strategic shift away from gaming towards AI, while Savvy Games Group, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, continues its expansion in the gaming sector.
IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44
Several major gaming companies faced significant news this past fortnight. IOI Partners disowned the game MindsEye, Krafton announced a $1 billion partnership with a defense firm while simultaneously losing a lawsuit, and Ubisoft underwent restructuring leading to layoffs and the closure of Red Storm Entertainment's game development. Additionally, unionized game workers are petitioning for immigrant protections, Pokemon Pokopia achieved strong sales, and Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology faced backlash from developers.
Move Over Sony? Activist Investor Who Urged Nintendo to Charge 99 Cents Just to Get Mario to Jump Higher Acquires Significant Stake in Parent Company of Elden Ring Dev FromSoftware - IGN
Activist investor Oasis Management Company has acquired an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, which developed Elden Ring. Oasis has a history of influencing companies, including past suggestions to Nintendo regarding mobile game development. Sony also holds a significant stake and strategic partnership with Kadokawa.
One Of The Top 10 Biggest Gaming Buyouts In History Just Happened
Savvy Games Group has confirmed its acquisition of Moonton Technology, the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, for over $6 billion USD. This deal marks the sixth-largest buyout in video game history, with ByteDance making a $2 billion profit from its 2021 purchase. Savvy Games Group has been active in acquisitions, previously buying Scopely and Niantic's gaming division.
