All entries in the Gaming sector, newest first. tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:en:en/sectors/gaming 2026-09-22T06:00:00Z Eurotrack tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:54c1cb74:en 2026-09-22T06:00:00Z

On 22 Sep 2026 Microsoft began consulting staff on a proposed closure of Hellblade developer Ninja Theory in Cambridge after two separate agreements to sell the studio fell through; it said it would keep exploring other paths. The move is part of an Xbox restructuring with 268 job cuts in total, including at Halo Studios; the number affected at Ninja Theory was not disclosed (Push Square, Engadget, 22 Sep 2026). Update (5 Oct 2026): The first employees report redundancy or job loss on LinkedIn; official confirmation of the closure is still pending (VGC, 5 Oct 2026). — Sources: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/09/microsoft-closing-hellblade-dev-ninja-theory-after-failed-buyout-talks · https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hellblade-studio-ninja-theory-has-started-laying-off-staff-following-xboxs-announcement-that-it-faces-closure/

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:69714bb9:en 2026-07-23T06:00:00Z

On 23 July 2026 the European Commission unconditionally cleared the acquisition of sole control over Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF (together with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners) under the EU Merger Regulation. Given the limited overlaps in the markets concerned, the Commission found no competition concerns and reviewed the $55bn deal under the normal procedure. The transaction still requires approvals in the United States before it can close. Second source: Euronext news feed (Reuters syndication). UPDATE (30 July 2026): With clearance from the US CFIUS review, Electronic Arts says all required approvals are now in place; completion is scheduled for 4 August 2026 after market close (source: Variety). Update (4 August 2026): Completion has taken place — Electronic Arts announced the closing of the takeover by the consortium of PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. Shareholders receive $210 per share, the EA share was delisted from Nasdaq, and the company is now privately held (source: EA Newsroom). — Sources: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/saudi-arabia-s-polarising-ea-buyout-approved-under-eu-merger-rules · https://www.ea.com/news/ea-announces-completion-of-acquisition

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:7780194f:en 2026-05-05T06:00:00Z

Supercell announced on 5 May 2026 that it would bring Merge Mansion into its portfolio and acquire the remaining shares in Helsinki studio Metacore; no price was given (Supercell, 5 May 2026). Update (19 October 2026): the acquisition has been completed and Metacore is now wholly owned by Supercell (MobileGamer.biz, 19 October 2026). — Sources: https://supercell.com/en/news/merge-mansion/ · https://mobilegamer.biz/supercell-has-completed-its-acquisition-of-merge-mansion-maker-metacore/

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:880bbc5b:en 2026-01-28T06:00:00Z

Ubisoft plans to cut up to 200 jobs at Ubisoft Paris (~18% of the workforce there). The cuts will be made via a Rupture Conventionnelle Collective – a French instrument for voluntary, mutually agreed staff reductions based on negotiations with unions. Affected: exclusively Ubisoft International employees with a French employment contract. Parallel measures: further cost reductions, a realignment of the French headquarters towards corporate management, strategic prioritisation and capital allocation. Ubisoft Paris was founded in 1992. The final decision will be made after agreement and approval by the French authorities. — Source: https://www.games.ch/ubisoft/news/entlassungen-mJgc/

tag:eurotrack.ai,2026:d129a293:en 2025-11-20T06:00:00Z

The Swedish studio Avalanche (known for Just Cause, Mad Max) is closing its site in Liverpool; this affects around 50 employees. Update (19 November 2025): Avalanche Studios has closed its Liverpool studio; 31 employees lose their jobs. (Insider Gaming, 19 November 2025) — Sources: https://www.games.ch/9731-avalanche-studios/news/liverpool-schliessung-mBhb/ · https://insider-gaming.com/avalanche-studios-official-closes-liverpool-office/