Sega.com Announces Family Wonder Acquisition

Sega's online games arm is announcing its purchase of family entertainment media firm Family Wonder. Jonathan Kaplan, Family Wonder's founder, will take on the role of president and CEO of Sega.com. The Family Wonder purchase is expected to help Sega.com by providing the company with stronger management as well as broadening its audience beyond its current gaming focus. Terms of the deal were not announced, and additional details relating to the combined company's operations are planned for a later date.