Tencent's TiMi Studio Group Invests in Wildlight Entertainment
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.
Tencent Reportedly Provides Undisclosed Funding to Highguard
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 Raises $70M to Expand Cross‑platform F2P Portfolio
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 Increases Investment in Ember Lab's Kena PS5 Sequel
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 Reacquires Motorsport Manager IP From SEGA
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...