CharStudio
Acquisition in 2025
Casual Games, Gaming
Sad Panda Studios
Acquisition in 2023
Sad Panda Studios is a software company focused on developing a variety of online games, particularly in the idle dating genre. The company creates diverse and immersive gaming experiences, placing players in artfully crafted worlds with engaging stories and gameplay. By prioritizing quality and accessibility, Sad Panda Studios aims to deliver entertaining and flirty dating games that appeal to a wide audience.
Midoki
Corporate Round in 2021
Midoki is a game development studio focused on creating innovative, socially connected games designed to entertain users in the mobile gaming space. With a deep understanding of gamers, Midoki leverages its experience, passion, and creativity to develop engaging experiences across both mobile and console platforms.
SmileyGamer
Acquisition in 2021
SmileyGamer is a Belgian mobile games publisher established in 2016, specializing in the match-3 genre. Founded by Jochen De Schepper, who has extensive experience in online and mobile game development since 2007, the company has transitioned from a flash games portal to concentrate on the burgeoning mobile gaming market. SmileyGamer not only develops its own games but also publishes promising titles from other developers. The company gained notable success with early releases such as Easter Egg Match and Shape Matcher. Its significant breakthrough came with Christmas Sweeper 3, which achieved top rankings in the iPad puzzle games chart by the end of 2015, solidifying its position in the competitive mobile gaming landscape.
Studio Firefly
Acquisition in 2020
Studio Firefly is focused primarily on extending the value of existing IPs by providing live-ops, development services and horizontal expansion to new platforms, but is also working on self-developed games.
Sixteen Tons Entertainment
Acquisition in 2020
Sixteen Tons Entertainment is a video game development company that creates sophisticated games for various platforms, including game consoles, smartphones, and personal computers. The company focuses on both single-player and multiplayer gaming experiences, catering to a diverse audience of gamers. By leveraging modern technology and innovative design, Sixteen Tons Entertainment aims to deliver engaging and immersive gameplay across its titles.
Well Played Games
Acquisition in 2019
Well Played Games is a video game development company based in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom. Incorporated in 2017, the company specializes in creating high-quality games across multiple platforms, including traditional console games and free-to-play mobile games. Well Played Games is known for its small, agile team that focuses on delivering polished gaming experiences in live environments. The company operates as a subsidiary of Phoenix Games Group.