Rockstar Games Acquires Ruffian Games

Private Division (Take-Two) Acquires Roll7

November 15, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Private Division, the publishing label of Take-Two Interactive, has acquired London-based game developer Roll7, the studio behind the OlliOlli series. Roll7 will continue developing OlliOlli World and other projects with support from Private Division; financial terms were not disclosed.

Ziff Davis / IGN Entertainment Acquires Gamer Network

July 2, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, through its IGN Entertainment division, acquired Gamer Network, a U.K.-based portfolio of gaming and entertainment publications including Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, VG247 and Rock Paper Shotgun. The purchase (terms not disclosed) expands Ziff Davis/IGN's global audience, product lineup and presence in the U.K. gaming media market; the assets were acquired from ReedPop.

Rival Group Acquires Angus Reid Group

May 21, 2025

Data & Analytics

Rival Group announced a merger with Angus Reid Group to create a combined $60 million research enterprise serving clients across the United States and Canada. Angus Reid will join Rival Technologies and Reach3 Insights as independent brands under the Rival Group umbrella to combine proprietary conversational research technology, panel assets, and consulting capabilities to scale offerings across enterprise clients.

Take-Two Interactive Acquires Dynamixyz

July 1, 2021

Software

Take-Two Interactive Software has acquired Dynamixyz, a France-based developer of video-based facial animation, motion capture, and 3D processing tools. Dynamixyz will operate as a division of Take-Two and work exclusively with Take-Two's publishing labels and studios; financial terms were not disclosed.

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.

Rocscience Acquires Rockfield

August 6, 2025

Software

Rocscience, a Toronto-based geotechnical software company, has acquired Rockfield, a Swansea, UK developer of advanced numerical modelling and finite element/discrete element analysis software (ELFEN). The acquisition is intended to expand Rocscience's engineering simulation capabilities and market reach across the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors while retaining Rockfield's leadership and management.