Synnex Pays $43.3M for Jack

DEC. 22, 2009 • Synnex Corp paid Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. $43.3 million for the latter’s Jack of All Games distribution division. Take-Two said the sale was still consistent with its previously announced plans to concentrate on its core game publishing business. .....

Curse Raises $6M

DEC. 22, 2009 • Curse, the Internet site best known for hosting add-ons and utilities that hardcore World of Warcraft players use to enhance their in-game control, disclosed $6 million in Series B funding from Ventech Capital, AGF Private Equity, and SoftTech VC. Curse raised $5 million in Series A fun.....

Paradox Acquires AGEOD

DEC. 15, 2009 • Paradox Interactive, known for PC strategy titles such as Europa Universalis, acquired French strategy game developer AGEOD. The latter created titles like Birth of America and Napoleon’s Campaigns. Impact: Given that one of ADEOD’s principal executives once worked at Paradox, this merger is probably more complementary than similar product lines would suggest. The m.....

PSN to be Monetized

DEC. 14, 2009 • Sony Computer Entertainment executive VP Masayuki Chatani told Nikkei Electronics that the division is considering ways to monetize its online services like the PlayStation Network. “Servers and the like have running costs, and we.....

Rage Published by Bethesda

DEC. 14, 2009 • After ZeniMax’s mid-year acquisition of studio id Software, the latter’s upcoming upcoming shooter, Rage, will now be marketed and published by ZeniMax’s Bethesda Softworks. The title had previously been slated for r.....

America’s Army Cost $32.8M

DEC. 9, 2009 • Following a successful Freedom of Information Act request, GameSpot reported that the U.S. Army has spent $32.8 million on its America’s Army recruitment title in the 10 years since 2000. The game is free to play on the PC, while Ubisoft publishes console versions on various platforms. Impact: Considering the success of America’s Army and the cost of high-end game de.....

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