In a significant move for the gaming industry, ShiftUp has announced its acquisition of Unbound, a Japanese game developer led by the renowned Shinji Mikami. This acquisition not only brings a full stake in Unbound but also promises to enhance ShiftUp’s capabilities in PC and console game development, leveraging the expertise of veteran developers associated with iconic titles like “Devil May Cry” and “Biohazard.” The strategic partnership aims to bolster ShiftUp’s global presence, allowing them to publish new works from Unbound that are currently in development.

In a strategic move to enhance its global gaming presence, JetSynthesys has acquired the popular merge puzzle game EverMerge from Big Fish Games. This acquisition is significant, as EverMerge has generated over $350 million in lifetime revenue and is ranked among the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games of all time. JetSynthesys aims to leverage its expertise in community engagement and user acquisition to expand EverMerge into new high-growth markets, particularly in India.