Wargaming purchases Gas Powered Games
Struggling developer Gas Powered Games has been purchased by Wargaming, the developer and publisher of free-to-play games World of Warplanes and World of Tanks. This is the company’s second US acquisition this year, purchasing formerly independent developer Day 1 Studios (Fracture, Fear 3) for $20 million, putting them to work on an “unannounced console title.” The financial terms of the GPG acquisition were not disclosed.
“Gas Powered Games has a long track record of providing incredibly engaging AAA gaming experiences and we can’t wait to start working with them,” said Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi.
Gas Powered Game canceled its Wildman Kickstarter on Monday. GPG CEO Chris Taylor, who will stay on board after the Wargaming purchase, said at the time, “At this point, it makes sense for us to focus our attention on other ways to keep Gas Powered Games running. Unfortunately, we are unable to share any specifics in public.”
We’ve reached out to Wargaming regarding its plans for the newly acquired Seattle-based developer.
Update: Wargaming is not currently providing any information on its plans for GPG. In a statement provided to Joystiq, a company representative said, “Currently, Wargaming doesn’t have any information to share other than that we’re extremely excited to welcome Chris [Taylor] and his team to our family and look forward to sharing more about what they’ll be working on at a later date.”Continue reading Wargaming purchases Gas Powered GamesWargaming purchases Gas Powered Games originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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