Mindtail Raises $2M Pre‑seed Round to Expand AI‑driven Puzzle Game Studio
Turkish mobile game studio Mindtail announced a $2 million pre‑seed funding round led by APY Ventures, with participation from Inveo Ventures and Ak Portföy GSYF, to expand its development team and launch its first AI‑native hybrid casual puzzle game. The founders, who previously worked on titles such as Royal Match and Candy Crush Soda, aim to leverage AI pipelines to shorten production cycles.
Distinct Possibility Studios Secures Undisclosed Funding Led by Decasonic
Distinct Possibility Studios, the indie developer behind the upcoming shooter Reaper Actual, announced it has closed an additional funding round led by Decasonic. The undisclosed amount will support development and the game's Steam Early Access launch in May 2026. Gaming...
Kakao Games Secures $198M Strategic Investment From LY Corporation
Kakao Games announced a $198 million strategic investment from LY Corporation, making LY its largest shareholder. The funding will support Kakao Games' global expansion, especially in Japan. The announcement coincided with the planned shutdown of its mobile RPG Eversoul on June 30, 2026.
Scopely Completes $3.5B Acquisition of Niantic
Scopely announced the completion of its $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic at the iicon conference, marking a major consolidation in mobile gaming. The deal, which closed recently, will see Scopely integrate Niantic’s portfolio, including Pokémon Go, with support from IP partners...
Chance Studios Raises $3.2M in Seed Round Led by Makers Fund and Hashed
Los Angeles‑based Chance Studios announced a $3.2 million seed round to fund its superapp for trading card game collectors. The round was co‑led by Makers Fund and Hashed, with participation from Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Gam3Girl Ventures and Digital Elm. The capital...
Pearl Abyss Sells CCP Games to Its Management Team for $120M
Pearl Abyss announced the sale of its subsidiary CCP Games to the company's current management team for $120 million. The transaction, disclosed in a regulatory filing on April 30, 2026, aims to improve Pearl Abyss's financial health and focus on...
Renegade Game Studios' Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Raises $8.4M via BackerKit Crowdfunding
Renegade Game Studios' new Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop role‑playing game has raised over $8.4 million on BackerKit since its launch on April 14. The crowdfunding campaign, which backs the RPG based on Matt Dinniman’s novel series, runs through May 15 and will fund...
Metasports Interactive Raises $20 M in Non‑dilutive User Acquisition Funding From Metica
Metasports Interactive, the mobile gaming company behind Hitwicket, secured $20 million in non‑dilutive user acquisition financing from growth‑financing firm Metica. The funding will be used to scale marketing, expand internationally, and improve in‑game revenue performance, with Metica also providing its technology...
IGGYMOB Acquires Gungrave IP From RED Entertainment
IGGYMOB announced it has completed the acquisition of the global action‑game IP ‘Gungrave’ from Japan’s RED Entertainment. The deal gives IGGYMOB rights to the games, characters, and world‑building, and the studio plans to expand the IP across platforms and media....
People Can Fly Group Acquires Cooldown Games Brand and Publishing Rights
People Can Fly Group announced that it has acquired the Cooldown Games brand and its publishing rights, establishing a dedicated publishing vertical. The deal expands People Can Fly’s self‑publishing capabilities and adds a capital‑efficient revenue stream. Financial terms were not...
Atari Acquires Implicit Conversions, Expanding Retro Gaming Portfolio
Atari announced the acquisition of Implicit Conversions, a studio known for porting classic games to modern consoles such as PS5 and PS Plus Premium. The deal adds Implicit Conversions to Atari’s retro gaming lineup alongside Digital Eclipse and Nightdive, bolstering...
Spill Games Secures $3.1M Seed Funding Led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital
Mobile gaming startup Spill Games announced a $3.1 million seed round co-led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital. The Bengaluru-based studio, founded in July 2024, will use the funds to scale its portfolio of live titles, enhance its proprietary Spillway...
Savvy Games Acquires Moonton for $6 Billion
Savvy Games completed a $6 billion acquisition of Moonton, the largest transaction in Q1 2026 gaming M&A and a key driver of the quarter’s $100 billion deal value, according to Drake Star’s Global Gaming Report.
Tamatem Acquires Playable Factory to Expand AI‑driven Ad‑tech Capabilities
Jordan‑based game publisher Tamatem announced the acquisition of Istanbul‑based ad‑tech firm Playable Factory, adding a platform that has delivered over 30 billion impressions and 90,000 playable ads. The deal marks Tamatem’s shift from a pure publisher to a full‑stack AI‑first gaming...
Reforged Studios Raises $30M Growth Investment Led by MEP Capital Management
Malta‑based Reforged Studios announced it has secured $30 million in growth investment, led by New York‑based MEP Capital Management. The funding will accelerate its platform to acquire and extend the lifecycle of indie game IPs, adding titles such as Bridge Constructor, Pumpkin...
Mission Control Games Raises $4M Pre‑seed Round Led by General Catalyst
Mission Control Games, a mobile casual‑puzzle studio, closed a $4 million pre‑seed funding round led by General Catalyst with participation from Arcadia Gaming Partners and e2vc. The capital will fund team expansion and the development of its first title, leveraging AI...
Shortgun Games Acquires 30% Stake in GiantDot
Game development studio Shortgun Games announced the acquisition of a 30% stake in creative studio GiantDot, aiming to integrate game development and storytelling capabilities. The partnership will combine visual identity, narrative, and audience positioning early in the development process, leveraging...
Five Game Studios Merge to Form Nova Assembly Holding
Five independent game studios—Unfrozen, Sad Cat Studios, VEA Games, Game Garden, and Weappy—have combined to create a new developer‑led holding called Nova Assembly. The studios will co‑own the entity, retain creative freedom, and share resources, with Unfrozen founder Denis Fedorov...
ElGoat Secures $266,000 Seed Round From Trigon
Saudi sportstech startup ElGoat announced the close of a $266,000 seed funding round led by Trigon, valuing the company at $2.66 million. The capital will be used for product development, user acquisition, and regional expansion across the MENA sports gaming...
PlayVS Acquires LeagueSpot to Expand Global Reach
PlayVS, a leading North American scholastic and collegiate competitive gaming platform, announced the acquisition of LeagueSpot, a global esports league and tournament management platform. The deal strengthens PlayVS's technology foundation and expands its international reach, adding flexible partner-led competition models,...
Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires UK-Based Machine Learning Firm Cinemersive Labs
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the acquisition of UK‑based machine learning and computer vision company Cinemersive Labs. The deal, now completed, will see Cinemersive Labs join SIE’s Visual Computing Group to enhance rendering techniques and visual fidelity for PlayStation titles. Financial...
Saudi-Backed EGDC Raises Stake in Capcom to 6.04%
Electronic Games Development Company (EGDC), an investment firm under Saudi Arabia's MiSK Foundation, increased its ownership in Capcom from 5.03% to 6.04%, raising its share count from 26.8 million to 32.2 million. The move, reported by GameBiz, is presented as a pure...
USA Esports Secures Six-Figure Sponsorship Commitments From American Technology Services and Dorxata
USA Esports, a newly formed non‑profit governing body for U.S. esports, announced partnerships with American Technology Services and Dorxata, securing six‑figure unrestricted commitments from sponsors and donors to fund its first six months. The funding will support its mission to...
Pixie Chess Secures $5.2M Seed Funding to Launch On-Chain Chess Platform
On April 2, 2026, on-chain chess startup Pixie Chess announced the close of a $5.2 million seed round, enabling the launch of its platform with collectible chess pieces and player-funded tournaments. The funding will support development and prize pools, including...
Psychedelic Games Secures $3.5M Funding for Golden Tides From Krafton, FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures
Psychedelic Games announced a $3.5 million venture funding round led by Krafton, esports organization FlyQuest, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures to develop its pirate‑themed adventure MOBA, Golden Tides. The capital will support further development and upcoming playtests. The round was disclosed...
SHIFT UP Fully Acquires UNBOUND Studio
South Korean game developer SHIFT UP announced the full acquisition of Tokyo‑based studio UNBOUND, founded by Shinji Mikami. The deal integrates UNBOUND’s development team into SHIFT UP’s console and PC pipeline and gives SHIFT UP publishing rights for UNBOUND’s upcoming...
Esports Nations Cup Secures $45M Funding Commitment From Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) announced a $45 million funding commitment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The three‑part commitment includes $20 million in prize money, $5 million in club incentives and $20 million for the ENC Development Fund to support logistics, travel and...
Reforged Studios Acquires Headup to Expand Global Publishing Footprint
Reforged Studios has completed the acquisition of German indie publisher Headup for an undisclosed amount, expanding its developer-focused publishing platform. Headup will retain its existing structure while leveraging Reforged’s global infrastructure, strengthening Reforged’s position in independent game publishing.
Australian Gaming Magazine CONTINUE Raises $70,000 on Kickstarter
Australian gaming magazine CONTINUE, founded by former Kotaku Australia editor Mark Serrels and journalist Jackson Ryan, launched a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $70,000 in a week, surpassing its $25,000 goal. The funds will support the production of the first...
Behaviour Interactive Acquires The Fun Pimps
Behaviour Interactive announced the acquisition of The Fun Pimps, the developers behind 7 Days to Die. The Fun Pimps will continue to lead development on the game under Behaviour's ownership.
AI.tech Backs New Mobile Game Publisher Arcade
Adtech giant AI.tech has invested in and is backing the newly formed mobile game publisher Arcade, led by Alexandre Salem. The strategic partnership provides Arcade with financial and operational support to sign games and scale its hybrid‑casual publishing business.
Games2gether Secures €4.5M Series A Funding Led by Griffin Gaming Partners
Paris‑based games2gether, a player‑centric co‑creation platform for game developers, raised €4.5 million in a Series A round led by Griffin Gaming Partners. The funding will be used to expand operations and development efforts as the company, spun off from Amplitude Studios, scales...
Joa Acquires GreenPark to Boost Social Sports Gaming Platform
Social sports gaming startup Joa announced it has acquired GreenPark, a venture that builds digital sports experiences. The acquisition brings GreenPark’s technology and IP, with its CEO Tony Grillo joining Joa as a senior advisor. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Saudi Investment Firm EGDC Acquires 5% Stake in Capcom
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's MisK Foundation-owned investment firm EGDC has acquired a 5% stake in Japanese game developer Capcom. The transaction, disclosed in a shareholding report filed on March 13, represents a pure investment and involves approximately 26.8...
NCSoft to Acquire 70% Stake in JustPlay for W301.6b
South Korean game developer NCSoft announced it will acquire a 70% stake in German mobile game developer JustPlay GmbH for 301.6 billion won ($204.8 million). The transaction is expected to close on April 30, giving NCSoft control of the casual gaming platform.
Open World Acquires Drope.me to Scale Creator‑Driven Games Marketing
Open World, a strategic brand consultancy for games, announced the acquisition of influencer‑marketing platform Drope.me. The deal expands Open World’s creator‑driven marketing capabilities, allowing it to coordinate large‑scale creator campaigns across platforms.
Vento Games Secures $4M Seed Round Led by Makers Fund and Arcadia Gaming Partners
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.
Games24x7 to Acquire 24% Stake in Wiseowl Securities for ₹9.1 Crore
Online gaming firm Games24x7 has approved the purchase of a 24% minority stake in stock‑broking company Wiseowl Securities for ₹9.1 crore, along with a short‑term loan of ₹18 crore. The deal, disclosed in regulatory filings, marks Games24x7’s entry into the financial services...
Replay Global Invests in Vietnam-Based Playard to Scale Mobile Games Portfolio
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.
Splash Damage Acquires Gamepires From Jagex
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.
Jest Secures $7M Seed Funding Led by Innovation Endeavors
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.
Power Protocol Raises $3M From Bitkraft Ventures
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 Acquires TubeBuddy in Asset Purchase Deal
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...
Giant Raises $8M in Seed Round to Expand AI-Native Interactive Storytelling Platform
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 Completes Acquisition of Bluepoint Games
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 Offloads Full Stake in EVO to RTS
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...
Clear Angle Studios Acquires DI4D's Technology and IP to Boost Performance Capture
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...
Lyrical Games Announces Full‑Financing Publishing Deal with The Chinese Room
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...
Scopely Acquires Majority Stake in Turkish Mobile Game Studio Loom Games
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,...
Saudi PIF Transfers $3bn Take‑Two Stake to Savvy Games Group
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...