SEGA confirms Relic acquisition
Publisher looks to strengthen PC offerings
SEGA Corporation has confirmed it has acquired all of shares of THQ Canada (Vancouver, Canada) and some IPs owned by THQ, in order to further reinforce PC game development capabilities in the U.S. and European regions.
THQ Canada has developed million-seller franchise titles such as “Warhammer 40k Dawn of War” and “Company of Heroes” under the brand of Relic Entertainment Studio.
“We are thrilled to have Relic Entertainment join the SEGA family. The acquisition is a strategic fit and a critical step in growing our business,” John Cheng, President and CFO, SEGA of America said. “They are a well-respected studio with a reputation for making creative and innovative games and we look forward to seeing what great things we can create together over the coming years.”
SEGA already owns three development companies in the U.S. and Europe, and is progressing to support compatibility with the rapidly expanding online games field, such as PC online games, smartphone games and social games.
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