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Epic Games Acquires Sketchfab

July 21, 2021

Software

Epic Games has acquired Sketchfab, a web-based 3D content discovery, editing and marketplace platform hosting millions of 3D assets. The acquisition will keep Sketchfab as an independently branded service while integrating closely with Unreal Engine to expand 3D, AR and VR creator tools and grow the creator ecosystem.

Fantasy 360 (Immersive Tech) to Acquire Synthesis VR Inc.

September 20, 2021

Software

Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc. (d/b/a Immersive Tech), a portfolio company of Victory Square Technologies, signed a binding letter of intent to acquire all of the shares of Synthesis VR Inc. The deal (aggregate purchase price $4.8 million) combines Synthesis VR's location-based VR software, content store and ~300 operator customers with Fantasy 360's UNCONTAINED Immersive Entertainment Platform to accelerate platform and capability expansion in the LBVR market.

Solotech Acquires XR Studios

December 17, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Solotech, a global audiovisual and entertainment technology company, has acquired XR Studios, a Los Angeles–based extended reality and virtual production agency. XR Studios will continue to operate as a separate brand and join Solotech's new Media and Entertainment Technology (MET) Division to expand Solotech's virtual production, XR and live-streaming capabilities. The deal is supported by Solotech's shareholders Claridge, Desjardins Capital and Investissement Québec.

Dynepic Acquires SurrealVR to Add Multi-Player 3D Training to DX Platform

July 20, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Dynepic has acquired SurrealVR, a small virtual-reality platform pioneer, and is integrating SurrealVR's multi-player VR/AR capabilities into its DX training platform (including the USAF white-labeled MOTAR). The deal expands Dynepic's immersive training feature set — avatars, identity management, real-time voice, physics and locomotion — enabling rapid creation of collaborative 3D training experiences.

Epic Games Acquires Harmonix

November 23, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Epic Games has acquired independent game studio Harmonix, the developer behind Rock Band and Dance Central, to integrate immersive music experiences into Fortnite and support Harmonix’s existing titles. The Harmonix team will collaborate with Epic to develop musical journeys and gameplay for Fortnite as Epic advances its metaverse strategy.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Housemarque Oy

June 29, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has completed the acquisition of Helsinki-based game developer Housemarque Oy, the studio behind PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal. Housemarque will join PlayStation Studios as its 13th studio, with day-to-day operations continuing under the current management team; financial terms were not disclosed.