Zynga

Take-Two Interactive Software unit Zynga continued a mobile gaming push through an acquisition of app store optimisation technology provider Storemaven for an undisclosed amount. In addition to bolstering Zynga’s app expertise, the acquisition also extends its presence in Israel.

Gaming company Take-Two Interactive boosted its mobile credentials through a deal to acquire developer Zynga for a total enterprise value of $12. 7 billion. Take-Two Interactive stated it will acquire all outstanding Zynga shares for $9.

Games developer Zynga appointed Matt Wolf as VP of blockchain gaming in an effort to tap into emerging technologies as part of its growth ambitions, alongside announcing the resignation of five-year long COO Matthew Bromberg.

Games developer Zynga completed an acquisition of mobile game unit StarLark from Chinese company Betta Games for $525 million, as it focuses efforts in expanding its footprint in Asia.

Games developer Zynga agreed to acquire Turkey-based mobile gaming company Peak for $1. 8 billion, a deal it expects to expand its active user base by more than 60 per cent and enhance its international audience.

Games developer Zynga announced licensing deals with big-name media companies Disney, HBO and Warner Bros to produce a host of games based on some of the trio’s most well known film and TV titles.

Zynga, the company behind popular mobile gaming app Words with Friends, made a play to boost its mobile portfolio, snapping up gaming studio Gram Games for $250 million in cash.