$3.5 Billion in Disclosed Deals
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Over $3.5 Billion in Disclosed Deals
According to Drake Star the first quarter of 2025 marked a notable rebound in global gaming industry M&A activity. A total of 48 deals were announced, with disclosed values reaching $4.4 billion. This represents the highest quarterly total in nearly two years and a substantial recovery from the slowdown observed in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Key highlights…
📈 $4.4B in M&A deal value across 48 announced deals – the highest in nearly two years.
🎮 Scopely acquired Niantic’s games division for $3.5B, leading the quarter’s biggest transaction.
📱 Other major mobile deals included Tripledot acquiring AppLovin’s games unit and Krafton buying Nautilus Mobile.
💰 $3.5B raised across 149 private placements, led by Infinite Reality’s $3B investment round.
⚙️ Funding continued for mobile and AI gaming, including rounds for Grand Games, BeyondOS, and Bigabig.
🏦 New gaming funds launched, including Tilting Point ($150M) and Arcadia Gaming Advisors ($100M).
📊 The Drake Star Gaming Index rose 16.4% since the end of 2023.
Looking ahead, M&A activity is expected to rise gradually, with strategic interest from firms like Tencent, Sony, and Savvy. AI, tech platforms, and web3 remain key growth areas.
Deep dive into the full scoop, here!
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Major Industry + Platform News
🟢 SEGA's KAI Battle of Three Kingdoms Debuts
🟢 Millions of Gamers Registered for Switch 2 Lottery
🟢 How Tariffs Could Change the Players Buy Games
🟢 GamesBeat Goes Independent Under New Leadership
Game Updates + Tokens
🟣 Seraph Season 3 Offers Free Season Passes
🟣 Providence Now Listed on Epic Games Store
🟣 Calamity MMORPG Officially Migrates to Ronin Network
🟣 Confiction Labs' 2025 Roadmap for RIFTSTORM
Funding + Reports
🔴 40% of PC Gamers Play Less Than 5 Hours Weekly
🔴 How Web3 Enhances Game Monetization
🔴 Will Apptokens Save Blockchain Gaming?
🔴 Andrometa Closes Seed Round After Nintendo News
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Compete for $500k Prize Pool
ArenaX Labs announces the April AI Arena Ranked Competition, giving players the chance to compete for a $500k $NRN prize pool. From April 30 (12 PM ET) to May 2 (12 PM ET), players can train their AI champions, battle it out, and climb the leaderboard — letting their models do the talking.
Here's a quick overview…
🎮 Train AI-powered champions using imitation learning
🥇 Compete on a single ranked leaderboard over 3 days
🧠 Track progress and refine strategy with the AI Inspector
🪙 Win rewards in Neurons ($NRN), the game's native token
🚀 Learn about AI through hands-on gameplay with web3 integration
ArenaX Labs, founded in 2018, continues to bridge gaming, AI education, and blockchain innovation. With recent $6M funding led by Framework Ventures, the team is committed to inspiring the next generation of AI developers through interactive gaming experiences.
More information is available here!
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Pokémon Coming to Blockchain
Pokémon is quietly stepping into the blockchain space — but not in the way many might expect. The latest update to Pokémon HOME introduces Digital Souvenirs — collectible medals that players can earn by visiting real-world locations, trade with others, or send as gifts. These souvenirs are part of a new feature rollout that appears to use blockchain technology in the background.
Here is what you need to know…
🧩 Digital Souvenirs enhance player identity within the Pokémon HOME ecosystem.
⚙️ Built in collaboration with Parasol Technologies, now owned by Mysten Labs (creators of the Sui blockchain).
🔐 Likely uses blockchain as backend infrastructure for tracking and verifying in-app transactions.
📱 No crypto wallets or off-platform NFT trading — it's a closed, app-native experience.
While this isn’t a full leap into web3, it shows how major gaming IPs are testing blockchain-lite models that prioritize user experience over decentralization.
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