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Wargaming Acquires Gas Powered Games

[Feb 14, 2013, 12:58 pm ET] - Share - Viewing Comments

Wargaming announces it has stepped in to rescue troubled developer Gas Powered Games from the brink of closure following the cancellation of the Kickstarter for Wildman, GPG's Hail Mary action/RPG/RTS:

14th February, 2013 - Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced its agreement to acquire Seattle-based developer Gas Powered Games, the maker of memorable and critically acclaimed franchises such as Dungeon Siege, Supreme Commander and Demigod.

Wargaming will take full ownership of Gas Powered Games, bringing into its fold a contingent of veteran developers, including CEO and company founder Chris Taylor. The acquisition will further bolster Wargaming's push into multiplatform expansion, including the recent acquisition announcement of Chicago-based Day 1 Studios and MMO middleware provider Big World Pty Ltd.

"Gas Powered Games' heritage and development pedigree shows us just how valuable an addition Chris and his company will make to the Wargaming family," said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. "Gas Powered Games has a long track record of providing incredibly engaging AAA gaming experiences and we can't wait to start working with them."

"Wargaming growth in recent years has been tremendous, and we're looking forward to joining one of the fastest growing gaming companies in the world," added Chris Taylor, CEO of Gas Powered Games. "I'm sure our experience and expertise will help us contribute even more to Wargaming's global success."

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36. Re: Wargaming Acquires Gas Powered Games Feb 15, 2013, 05:02 InBlack
 
NKD wrote on Feb 14, 2013, 14:28:
jdreyer wrote on Feb 14, 2013, 14:05:

It's a good question. I didn't think that WoT was really that popular. I suppose they could get a loan and amortize the purchase. Also, I'm sure that GPG probably didn't cost that much, being on the brink of insolvency.

WoT is like crack. It isn't WoW, but there are a ton of people hooked on that shit.

This is true. I was hooked for about a year and a half, spent about 350 Euros on that game in that year and a half. Mostly on a preorder tank, premium time and some premium tanks. Crack. It is. Because its a pretty damn good game. 		 
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