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All publications for 02.03.2022

Former WB Games, Zynga, and EA executives start Fortis to make social games in new genres

Fortis is a new developer and publisher, which has already made a few acquisitions. Formed by executives from big game companies, the studio plans to pursue a GaaS model and produce titles across several genres.

Deals March 2

Netflix continues expansion into gaming by acquiring mobile developer Next Games for €65 million

Netflix has announced an acquisition of Next Games for €65 million. The Finnish studio is known for developing mobile titles based on TV series like The Walking Dead and Stranger Things.

Industry News March 2

Ukrainian outsource studio Kevuru Games fires dozens of Russian and Belarusian employees

Kevuru Games, an outsource studio based in Ukraine, has cut ties with clients from Russia. It also fired employees who “expressed a neutral position or supported Russia” in the wake of the latest events.