Take-Two Interactive Acquires Dynamixyz

Take-Two Interactive Acquires Zynga

May 23, 2022

Software

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. completed its combination with Zynga Inc., with Zynga stockholders receiving $3.50 in cash and 0.0406 shares of Take-Two common stock per Zynga share. Take-Two said the deal will substantially increase its mobile net bookings, deliver cost synergies, and combine Zynga's mobile and free-to-play expertise with Take-Two's portfolio and studios.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Nixxes Software

July 1, 2021

Software

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has completed the acquisition of Utrecht-based Nixxes Software B.V., a Dutch game development studio known for technical expertise in porting and optimization. Nixxes will join PlayStation Studios Technology, Creative & Services Group to provide in-house development and technical capabilities to support PlayStation Studios' exclusive titles; terms were not disclosed.

Autodesk Acquires Wonder Dynamics

May 21, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Autodesk has acquired Wonder Dynamics, the developer of Wonder Studio — a cloud-based AI-powered 3D animation and VFX solution that integrates with tools like Autodesk Maya. The acquisition expands Autodesk's Media & Entertainment capabilities by adding AI-driven character animation and VFX automation; terms were not disclosed.

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 Cubic Motion from NorthEdge Capital

March 12, 2020

AI & Machine Learning

Epic Games has acquired Cubic Motion, a Manchester-based developer of real-time facial animation and computer vision technology, from NorthEdge Capital. The acquisition brings Cubic Motion’s IP and team into Epic’s Unreal Engine group to accelerate development of photorealistic digital humans and related real-time animation capabilities.

Take-Two Interactive Acquires Playdots

August 18, 2020

Software

Take-Two Interactive has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire mobile games developer Playdots for $192 million, comprised of $90 million in cash and the remainder in newly issued Take-Two common stock. Playdots, a New York City–based studio known for Two Dots and other casual free-to-play titles, will remain led by CEO Nir Efrat and its ~70 employees following the closing, expected in Q3 2020.