Ziff Davis / IGN Entertainment Acquires Gamer Network
July 2, 2024
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.
- Buyers
- Ziff Davis, Inc., IGN Entertainment
- Targets
- Gamer Network
- Sellers
- ReedPop
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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