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Shortgun Games acquires 30% stake in GiantDot

EntrackrEntrackr · 2d ago
Shortgun Games acquires 30% stake in GiantDot
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Shortgun Games acquires 30% stake in GiantDot Game development studio Shortgun Games has acquired a 30% stake in creative studio GiantDot to integrate game development and storytelling capabilities. The partnership aims to bring creative functions such as visual identity, narrative, and audience positioning into the core development process, instead of treating them as post-production layers. Founded in 2022, Shortgun Games focuses on building gaming IP with an emphasis on storytelling and design. GiantDot operates in production, post-production, motion graphics, and digital storytelling. With this collaboration, both companies will work together from early stages of game development, enabling alignment between gameplay, narrative, and visual elements. The companies will also use AI-driven tools to improve iteration speed and explore multiple creative directions during development. The move is expected to strengthen Shortgun Games’ focus on building long-term gaming IP and improving audience engagement. In August last year, Shortgun had raised $1 million in a seed funding round from angel investors.

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Nazara acquires Spain-based Bluetile Games and Bestplay Systems

EntrackrEntrackr · 28d ago
Nazara acquires Spain-based Bluetile Games and Bestplay Systems
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Nazara Technologies has announced the acquisition of global casual and social gaming startups Bluetile Games S.L. and Bestplay Systems S.L. With this, Nazara plans to strengthen its presence in the global casual and social gaming segment. As part of the deal, Nazara will acquire an initial 50% stake in the two companies for $100.3 million (around Rs 918 crore), with $59.7 million payable at closing and the remaining within six months. The company has the option to acquire the remaining stake by 2028 at a valuation linked to 6.6x trailing EBITDA. In addition, the transaction includes performance-linked earnouts of up to $98.2 million, payable between 2028 and 2030. Bluetile operates a portfolio of casual and social mobile games across formats such as puzzles and tile-based games, with titles including Yatzy, Domino Legends, and Mahjong Voyage. The company has 17 live games, 375 million downloads, and 22 million monthly active users. Bestplay runs a rewards-based engagement platform that supports user acquisition, retention, and cross-promotion across mobile games. For calendar year 2025, the combined entities claim to have reported revenue of $153.6 million (around Rs 1,405 crore) and EBITDA of $27.7 million (around Rs 254 crore).

Nazara acquires UK based Fusebox Games for $27.2 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Nazara acquires UK based Fusebox Games for $27.2 Mn
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Gaming and sports media company Nazara Technologies has acquired Fusebox Games Limited, a UK-based gaming studio for Rs 228 crore ($27.2 million) in an all-cash transaction. Fusebox publishes an interactive story game ‘Love Island’ and is developing new games based on popular global TV IPs. In CY23, the company reported revenues of Rs 87.5 crore ($10.4 million) with an EBITDA of Rs 11.7 crore ($1.4 million). During CY24, Fusebox claims to have recorded a strong growth with year-to-date revenues (January- July 2024) at Rs 116.6 crore ($13.9 million) with an EBITDA of ~Rs 33.3 crore ($4 million). Fusebox primarily targets developed markets including the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and New Zealand among others. The company has 30 employees primarily based in the UK. In March, Nazara announced that it has plans to invest $100 million towards mergers and acquisitions within the next 24 months. Since then, it has invested in Circle of Games, and acquired Kiddopia developer Paper Boat Apps. Through its subsidiaries, Nazara also acquired IP rights of Ultimate Teen Patti from Games24x7, and took over assets of Deltias Gaming. Nazara posted Rs 254.43 crore in total revenue with a profit of Rs 17.8 crore in Q1 FY25. For the fiscal year ending March 2024 (FY24), Nazara’s revenue from operations increased 4.3% to Rs 1,138 crore in FY24 from Rs 1,091 crore in FY23. The firm’s controlled cost and spike in other income helped it post a 23% growth in its profit to Rs 75 crore in FY24 from Rs 61 crore in the previous fiscal year. Earlier this year, the Nitish Mittersain-led firm raised Rs 250 crore ($30 million) from Zerodha’s co-founders-backed Kamath Associates & NKSquared, ICICI Securities, Plutus Wealth Management, and others.

Nazara’s Absolute Sports acquires TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Nazara’s Absolute Sports acquires TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com
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Absolute Sports, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies and the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, has signed definitive agreements to acquire TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com from Titan Insider Digital. The acquisition, valued at $1.25 million (approximately Rs 10.5 crore), is an all-cash asset purchase via Absolute Sports' U.S. subsidiary, Sportskeeda Inc., and is expected to close within 45 days. This acquisition aims to strengthen Sportskeeda's presence in the combat sports segment and expand its reach in the U.S. market. Ajay Pratap Singh, CEO of Absolute Sports, stated that the acquisition aligns with the company's vision to be a leading destination for wrestling content worldwide. TJRWrestling, and ITRWrestling, collectively attract 1.7 million monthly active users and generate 4.6 million monthly pageviews, primarily from North America. In 2024, the two platforms reported combined revenues of $722,000 (approximately Rs 6.1 crore). Nazara has a history of strategic acquisitions to expand its digital media and gaming portfolio. In 2019, it acquired a 67% stake in Sportskeeda for Rs 44 crore. Other acquisitions include Nextwave Multimedia, Nodwin Gaming, Paper Boat Apps (Kiddopia), WildWorks, and a 47.7% stake in Moonshine Technology, the parent company of PokerBaazi, for Rs 832 crore. In 2024, Nazara acquired Comic Con India for Rs 55 crore through its subsidiary Nodwin Gaming and UK's Fusebox Games for $27.2 million. In January 2025, it purchased two mobile games, King of Thieves and CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars, from Zeptolab for $7.7 million. Nazara has also set aside $100 million for future mergers and acquisitions to further its global expansion strategy.

Nazara acquires 47.7% stake in PokerBaazi’s parent for $100 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Nazara acquires 47.7% stake in PokerBaazi’s parent for $100 Mn
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Gaming firm Nazara has announced an investment of Rs 982 crore in PokerBaazi’s parent company, Moonshine Technology, to acquire a majority stake through a mix of secondary and primary share purchases. Nazara’s board has approved the acquisition of 18,96,674 equity shares of Moonshine from existing shareholders, including PSM Group, Bellerive Capital, and other individuals, via a secondary purchase, according to a disclosure sourced from the National Stock Exchange. The Mumbai-based company will acquire a 47.7% stake for a total consideration of Rs 832 crore ($100 million), which includes a secondary purchase of Rs 592 crore and a share swap valued at Rs 239 crore. As part of the deal, Nazara will also invest Rs 150 crore to purchase primary shares of Moonshine. This additional investment will make Nazara as the majority stakeholder in PokerBaazi. This deal represents one of the largest consolidations in the poker space, which is considered a skill-based gaming segment. PokerBaazi accounts for over 85% of Moonshine’s net revenue, while its fantasy sports platform, SportsBaazi, contributes 12%. As of May 2024, PokerBaazi reported approximately 340,000 monthly active users. Entrackr reached out to PokerBaazi and Nazara Games last month with a detailed questionnaire regarding the deal. At that time, PokerBaazi’s spokesperson dismissed the news as fake, while Nazara’s spokesperson referred to it as mere speculation. Nazara has been on an acquisition and investment spree since FY25, having acquired or invested in six startups over the past few months. Earlier this week, it acquired a 15.86% stake in e-sports startup Stan. Last month, it acquired UK-based Fusebox Games for $27.2 million in an all-cash transaction. Additionally, Nazara acquired Kiddopia’s developer Paper Boat Apps, secured IP rights for Ultimate Teen Patti, and took over assets of DeltiasGaming.

A23-parent Head Digital Works acquires Adda52 for Rs 491 Cr

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
A23-parent Head Digital Works acquires Adda52 for Rs 491 Cr
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A23-parent Head Digital Works acquires Adda52 for Rs 491 Cr Online gaming company Head Digital Works (HDW), the parent company of gaming firm A23, has acquired Deltatech Gaming, the operator of online poker platform Adda52. HDW announced in a press release that the acquisition aims to strengthen its online poker portfolio. The transaction will take place in two phases for a total consideration of Rs 491 crore ($57.5 million). Initially, Head Digital Works will acquire a 51% stake in Deltatech Gaming following the merger. Post-merger, DeltaCorp Limited will retain a 5.7% stake in Head Digital Works. Through this acquisition, HDW aims to leverage Adda52’s expertise and technological capabilities to accelerate its growth in the online gaming market. Launched in 2011, Adda52 offers a poker experience with various game formats, tournaments, and cash games, attracting both casual and professional poker players across India. According to HDW, the acquisition will enhance the gaming experience, drive technological advancements, and cater to evolving user preferences. The company plans to expand its poker business, explore new growth avenues, and build a comprehensive and diversified skill-gaming platform for its customers. A23 claims to have over 75 million registered users across India and operates five games - rummy, fantasy, poker, carrom, and pool. A23’s net revenue stood at Rs 841 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 839 crore in FY23. Despite the flat revenue, controlled expenditures and increased other income helped A23 achieve a 24% rise in net profits to Rs 72 crore in FY24. In November last year, A23 also completed its first-ever employee stock options (ESOP) buyback program worth $3 million.

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