Microsoft Quashes Electronic Arts Deal Chatter
The market was momentarily excited Wednesday by rumors that Microsoft might be angling to buy Electronic Arts, but the software giant quickly poured cold water on the speculation.
View ArticleElectronic Arts Buys Playfish — and Plans Layoffs
Electronic Arts, the video game company, announced that it had acquired Playfish, a start-up that makes online games, even as it said it would lay off 1,500 workers and shrink its product lineup.
View ArticleAccel Partners’ $1 Billion Day
Accel Partners looked set to share in a $1.15 billion payout Monday, as two of its investments found buyers.
View ArticleDoes Silicon Valley’s Spending Spree Signal a Recovery?
From Bits: Big technology companies are spending $1.5 billion to buy three high-profile startups, after a long drought in acquisitions and initial public offerings.
View ArticleWill Game Firms Be Hollywood’s Next Target?
While video game makers may be appealing takeover bait for Hollywood, game firms' shareholders shouldn't bank on a quick acquisition payday, Breakingviews.com says.
View ArticleIs Icahn Setting His Sights on Take-Two?
Carl C. Icahn reported an 11.3 percent stake in Take Two Interactive Software and said he may seek conversations with Take Two representatives about the American video game publisher.
View ArticleGoogle in Talks to Build Rival to Facebook
Google has been holding talks with gaming companies as it looks to develop a new service to compete with Facebook in the social networking sphere, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people...
View ArticleJapanese Company to Buy iPhone Game Developer
DeNA, the Japanese social gaming giant, said it would acquire Ngmoco, a Silicon Valley iPhone game developer, for $400 million — one of the largest deals ever involving an iPhone application developer.
View ArticleFlush With Cash, Will Apple Go Shopping?
During an earning conference call, Apple's chief executive, Steve P. Jobs, said his company was saving its cash in order to be in a position to pursue "strategic opportunities" in the future.
View ArticleFor ‘Rock Band,’ Final Gig at Viacom
Viacom plans to get out of the console video-game business by selling Harmonix, the maker of the popular music video game "Rock Band."
View ArticleElectronic Arts to Buy PopCap Games
The deal by Electronic Arts, for at least $750 million in cash and stock, is meant to bolster the gaming giant's presence in the increasingly popular mobile and casual game sector.
View ArticleIn PopCap Deal, Electronic Arts Has Its Eyes on Zynga
Electronic Arts is willing to pay up for PopCap Games to harness the company's big growth in casual gaming and to close a gap with Zynga, the video game giant's chief says.
View ArticleZynga’s Tough Culture Risks a Talent Drain
A data-driven culture, which has been at the root of Zynga’s success, could become a serious liability, several former senior employees warn.
View ArticleZynga’s Value, at $7 Billion, Is Milestone for Social Gaming
Zynga, the creator of digital farms, poker tables and kingdoms, priced its initial public offering at $10 a share to raise $1 billion.
View ArticleIn Judging Hostile Bids, Look at How Recent Targets Fared
Companies that have prospered by spurning offers and remaining independent usually have a strong, informed board that is willing to stand up to both its chief executive and a hostile raider.
View ArticleGoogle in Talks to Build Rival to Facebook
Google has been holding talks with gaming companies as it looks to develop a new service to compete with Facebook in the social networking sphere, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people...
View ArticleJapanese Company to Buy iPhone Game Developer
DeNA, the Japanese social gaming giant, said it would acquire Ngmoco, a Silicon Valley iPhone game developer, for $400 million — one of the largest deals ever involving an iPhone application developer.
View ArticleFlush With Cash, Will Apple Go Shopping?
During an earning conference call, Apple's chief executive, Steve P. Jobs, said his company was saving its cash in order to be in a position to pursue "strategic opportunities" in the future.
View ArticleFor ‘Rock Band,’ Final Gig at Viacom
Viacom plans to get out of the console video-game business by selling Harmonix, the maker of the popular music video game "Rock Band."
View ArticleElectronic Arts to Buy PopCap Games
The deal by Electronic Arts, for at least $750 million in cash and stock, is meant to bolster the gaming giant's presence in the increasingly popular mobile and casual game sector.
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