Publisher 10tacle has announced the acquisition of Berlin-based developer and marketing firm The Games Company (TGC) (
Simon the Sorcerer), which it says will expand its capacities in casual and licensed games aimed at the mass market.
Founded in 2006 after a merger between developers Silver Style and an outside team including co-founder Markus Malti, TGC currently employs a staff of 25 people. Apart from the
Simon the Sorcerer series, which most recently won a 'Best German Children's Game' award from the German Developer Award committee, the company also develops licensed sports and TV titles.
10tacle says the acquisition "secures themselves access to a comprehensive high-quality 2008/2009 line-up featuring releases for all relevant platforms such as the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii or PC, to name but a few."
Said TGC managers Markus Malti and Carsten Strehse, “We are incredibly pleased to be part of such a renowned and successful firm and look forward to playing an active role in the continued success of the 10tacle Studios AG. As new co-partner in the 10tacle Studios AG we have complete confidence in, and great expectations for, our joint future. Our development and marketing competence and our highly-motivated team of experts will further strengthen both the creativity and the quality of 10tacle Studios AG output.”
