THQ Nordic, the Austria-based company currently in possession of the Darksiders, Red Faction, and de Blob properties, has acquired Koch Media, the parent company of Dead Island, Saints Row, and Metro publisher Deep Silver. The deal, which is set for approval later today, was worth €121 million
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The deal includes the entire of the Koch business, including Deep Silver – which publishes titles such as Saints Row, Dead Island and Metro. It means that Saints Row and Metro now both fall back under the THQ banner, alongside other THQ Nordic brands such as De Blob, Darksiders, MX vs ATV, Red
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Last year was not a banner year for many digital media sites. BuzzFeed had to delay its IPO and restructure its business units because of missed revenue targets, Refinery29 saw layoffs and Mashable was sold to Ziff Davis for a mere $50 million after its failed pivot to video. Just last week, it was reported
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Independent publisher Big Deal Music Group has signed a long-term worldwide administration agreement with Notable Music. Composer Cy Coleman (pictured) founded Notable Music in 1962. The company's publishing catalogue also includes works by songwriters including Bobby Hebb, Rosanne
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Sharjah: Every child has the right to have access to books and “we must work together to inspire future generations to read”, Shaikha Budoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, founder and president of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), has said during a publishing event in India. Her comments came at a
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