Chinese Game Companies Completed 43 M&A Deals in First Half of 2026
Chinese game developers and publishers completed 43 M&A deals worth more than $8.86 billion in the first half of 2026, according to Youxi Tuoluo.
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Sensor Tower says mobile game advertising revenue exceeded $12 billion in 2025 across 19 tracked markets, highlighting the growing role of ad monetization.
Denmu has launched a $50 million gaming fund aimed at backing developers with strong creative visions across indie, AAA, console, PC and mobile projects.
Strikerz is preparing major layoffs that could reduce its workforce by more than half, as the Cyprus-based studio faces mounting pressure around its football simulator UFL.
Newzoo figures show global games revenue reached $201.6 billion in 2025, with mobile generating $113.3 billion and remaining the largest sector.
Pokemon Champions topped iPhone App Store download charts in 13 countries on launch day, according to Sensor Tower data cited by PocketGamer.biz.
Affle is acquiring select AdColony assets from Digital Turbine, including SDKs, technology and publisher integrations for mobile advertising.
Mega Rewards has rebranded as Trofeo and appointed Kim Carlson as chief revenue officer to push milestone-based brand rewards in games.
Two Desperados secured $20 million in user acquisition financing from PvX Partners to support marketing for its casual mobile game portfolio.
Rovio launched a football-themed Angry Birds 2 season with limited-time events, Canarinho content, rewards and community challenges.