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Istanbul-based Vento Games announced a $4 million seed funding round to expand its family‑friendly mobile puzzle portfolio. The round was co‑led by Makers Fund and Arcadia Gaming Partners. The capital will accelerate production of new titles such as Blossom Word Search.
Splash Damage announced the acquisition of Gamepires, the developer behind SCUM, from Jagex. The deal, backed by Emona Capital, aims to combine Splash Damage's multiplayer expertise with Gamepires' open‑world survival experience.
San Francisco‑based Jest, a marketplace for messaging games, announced it has closed a $7 million seed round. The round was led by Innovation Endeavors and will be used to scale the platform and onboard the first wave of studios.
Mobile games studio Playard has secured an undisclosed investment from Replay Global to expand its team and grow its game portfolio. The capital and strategic support will help Playard scale its products and internal capabilities while remaining independent.
Power Protocol, a blockchain infrastructure platform for gaming and digital entertainment, announced a $3 million investment from Bitkraft Ventures, bringing its total funding to $15.5 million. The capital will support the $POWER token economy and shared infrastructure for partner studios.
GameSquare Holdings, Inc. announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the assets of TubeBuddy from BENlabs, issuing 5 million shares of Series A‑2 Preferred Stock to BENlabs as consideration. The acquisition adds an AI‑enabled creator technology platform to...
San Francisco‑based Giant announced an $8 million seed round to accelerate its AI‑native interactive storytelling platform for children, enabling them to create and engage with personalized story worlds. The funding will support product development and market expansion.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the completion of its acquisition of Bluepoint Games, the studio behind acclaimed titles such as Demon's Souls remaster. The deal, finalized on February 22, 2026, expands Sony's portfolio of first‑party developers and strengthens its position in...
NODWIN Gaming has sold its entire stake in the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) to RTS, marking a strategic portfolio realignment for the esports firm. The transaction transfers ownership of the leading fighting‑game tournament to RTS, while NODWIN will remain a...
Scopely announced the acquisition of an undisclosed majority stake in Loom Games, the Istanbul‑based developer of the mobile puzzle title Pixel Flow. The deal gives Loom Games access to Scopely’s resources while allowing it to retain creative autonomy. Loom Games,...
Independent publisher Lyrical Games announced a full‑financing publishing agreement with The Chinese Room, the studio behind Still Wakes The Deep and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Under the deal, Lyrical Games will provide complete financing, strategic production support and go‑to‑market...
Clear Angle Studios announced the acquisition of DI4D's facial imaging technology and intellectual property, integrating its processing tools into Clear Angle's global capture network and the newly launched TopoTrack service. Terms were not disclosed. The deal aims to strengthen performance...
Tencent's TiMi Studio Group, the mobile gaming arm of Tencent, has reportedly provided funding to Wildlight Entertainment, a developer under Highguard. The strategic investment aims to support Wildlight's upcoming projects and strengthen Tencent's presence in the gaming ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has transferred its $3bn stake in Take‑Two Interactive to Savvy Games Group, a Saudi‑backed gaming company. The deal gives Savvy Games a significant minority position in the video‑game publisher, marking a major move by...
Highguard, the developer behind the upcoming game Wildlight, has reportedly secured funding from Chinese tech giant Tencent. The investment, whose amount remains undisclosed, is expected to support server costs and recent layoffs, shedding light on the previously mysterious financing.
Ares Interactive announced a $70 million fundraising round to expand its cross‑platform free‑to‑play portfolio and support user‑acquisition financing. The capital will fund further acquisitions, including the recent acqui‑hire of 7th Inning’s core team and other studio partnerships.
Sony announced a stepped‑up investment in Ember Lab's upcoming Kena sequel for the PlayStation 5, deepening its partnership with PlayStation Studios. The funding aims to accelerate development and expand the game's scope, though the financial terms were not disclosed.
Playsport Games announced it has regained the rights to the Motorsport Manager franchise from SEGA, marking a revival of the 2016 racing simulation. The deal, disclosed on Feb 10, 2026, includes plans to release updates and a new patch for...
