Playstack Acquires Magic Fuel Games

Integrated Media Company Acquires Playstack (Balatro Publisher)

May 31, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Integrated Media Company (IMC), the parent of GameSpot and Fandom, is acquiring Playstack, the independent UK publisher behind the viral roguelike deck-builder Balatro. IMC’s newly established subsidiary VantageCo Limited will buy TruFin Holdings’ 84.5% stake in Playstack for about £112.4 million (approximately $151 million), subject to shareholder approval.

Sensor Tower Acquires AppMagic

May 13, 2026

Data & Analytics

Sensor Tower announced it has acquired AppMagic, a mobile app market intelligence service that will become Sensor Tower’s new small and medium-sized business (SMB) offering. The deal is intended to expand Sensor Tower’s digital intelligence suite and provide tailored insights for small studios and indie developers across the mobile app and gaming ecosystem.

Scopely to Acquire Majority Stake in “Pixel Flow!” Studio

February 19, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Scopely entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Istanbul-based development studio behind the hybrid-casual mobile puzzle game “Pixel Flow!”. The deal expands Scopely’s development footprint in Turkey as the founding team continues to lead the studio from Istanbul.

Genstar-backed Stack Sports Acquires PlayMetrics

June 11, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Genstar Capital has backed a combination of PlayMetrics and Stack Sports, making Genstar the majority owner of the combined sports-technology business. As part of the transaction Genstar acquired PlayMetrics from Blue Star Innovation Partners and PSG and will fold it into Stack Sports (headquartered in Dallas) to create a larger SaaS platform for clubs, leagues, tournaments, and governing bodies.

Build A Rocket Boy Acquires PlayFusion

December 10, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Build A Rocket Boy, the Edinburgh-based independent game developer led by Leslie Benzies, has acquired Cambridge-based PlayFusion. The deal brings PlayFusion's team and IP into Build A Rocket Boy to accelerate development of AAA games, user-generated-content tools (ARCADIA), and the EVERYWHERE entertainment platform.

Nazara Technologies Acquires Fusebox Games for $27.2M

August 8, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Nazara Technologies has acquired UK-based mobile game studio Fusebox Games for $27.2 million in an all-cash deal. The acquisition expands Nazara's global IP-led gaming strategy by adding Fusebox's interactive narrative titles (including Love Island: The Game) and UK development capability to Nazara's India-centered operations.