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Zynga is Set to acquire Small Giant Games

Published Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:10:45 -0600

Last updated Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:13:55 -0600

It looks like Zynga will expand their mobile game empire a little as the company is set to acquire Small Giant Games for roughly $700 million. The company sent out a notice to their investors today marking the new deal, but failed to make any mention of it on a more public level. SGG is the company behind the popular mobile game Empires & Puzzles, which has been a Top 10 game on both iTunes and Google Play in 2018. Here's a few quotes about the purchase.

"We've been impressed by the quality and momentum of Empires & Puzzles as we add another Forever Franchise into Zynga's portfolio," said Frank Gibeau, Zynga CEO. "Small Giant has created an innovative game that delivers a unique player experience that engages over the long term. We are excited that Small Giant is joining Zynga as they enhance our next phase of growth."

"Our studio was founded on the idea that small, skillful teams can accomplish giant things, and I am confident that partnering with Zynga is the right next step in our evolution," stated Timo Soininen, Small Giant Games CEO. "We will now operate as a separate studio within Zynga, maintaining our identity, culture and creative independence. By leveraging the expertise and support from the wider Zynga team, we will amplify the reach of Empires & Puzzles and the new games in our development pipeline."

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