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DoubleU Games has officially sealed the deal with Turkish game studio Paxie Games, completing the acquisition on March 26 following regulatory approval. The $29.9 million upfront payment secures 60% ownership, with the remainder to be acquired over three years via an earn-out structure. This bold move brings Paxie’s breakout title, Merge Studio: Fashion Makeover, under DoubleU’s wing—a hit that’s already clocked 28 million downloads and $34 million in revenue. Paxie’s expertise in the booming Merge-2 genre and its strong female user base align strategically with DoubleU’s global ambitions and core social casino business. "This acquisition supercharges our competitive edge in the global gaming market," said Jay Choi, CFO of DoubleU Games. "We’re committed to partnering with high-potential studios to drive long-term growth." Paxie CEO Direnç Çelik echoed the excitement: “Merge Studio is just the beginning. With DoubleU’s global reach, we’re […]

CD Projekt x Scopely: A Mobile Power Combo Is ComingWitchers, Cyberpunks… and Monopoly? Witcher Puzzle-RPG? 😅 Big news in gaming: CD Projekt, the studio behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, is teaming up with mobile giant Scopely, the force behind Monopoly Go, to bring one of its iconic franchises to mobile. The collab was quietly dropped during CD Projekt’s earnings call. No title yet, no gameplay, just a hint: something big is brewing. And with Scopely recently buying Pokémon Go dev Niantic for $3.5B, the timing is exciting. Imagine Ciri leading a monster-hunting AR game. Or a neon-lit Cyberpunk squad battler. This could be the moment deep RPG storytelling truly hits mobile, powered by Niantic’s tech and Scopely’s hit-making magic. Meanwhile, CD Projekt has 400+ devs full speed on The Witcher 4, starring Ciri. “We can do a lot of […]

PlaysOut, the UAE-based mini-game platform, just secured $7 million in seed funding, catapulting its valuation to $70M. The fresh capital will fuel its mission to revolutionize digital engagement by integrating its vast mini-game library into "Super Apps," driving Higher Revenue & User Retention. Power Players Behind the Round The funding was led by OKX Ventures, KBW Ventures, and Kenetic Capital, with backing from industry heavyweights like Pacific Century Group, Gam3Girl Ventures, Oak Grove Ventures, and Aptos. Big Moves & New Tech Last year, PlaysOut teamed up with Tencent Cloud, leveraging its mini-program framework to expand content ecosystems. Operating like a "Steam for Mini-games" or "Netflix for Game Catalogs," PlaysOut’s platform supports multi-engine compatibility and SDK tools, enabling seamless integration into high-traffic apps. 🚀 Coming in May: PlaysOut is set to launch its embedded SDK.