Gearbox Software

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. to Acquire The Gearbox Entertainment Company Inc., Developer of Highly Successful Borderlands Franchise

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO), one of the largest interactive entertainment companies in the world, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Embracer Group to acquire The Gearbox Entertainment Company, an award-winning creator of industry-defining entertainment experiences, for $460 million.

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  • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO), one of the largest interactive entertainment companies in the world, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Embracer Group to acquire The Gearbox Entertainment Company, an award-winning creator of industry-defining entertainment experiences, for $460 million.
  • The purchase price assumes a debt-free, cash-free company with a normalized level of net working capital (excluding cash) at the time of the closing of the acquisition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327928202/en/
    Take-Two expects the transaction to deepen its successful relationship with Gearbox Entertainment and to provide increased financial benefits through a fully-integrated operational structure.
  • We set the bar for interactive entertainment and achieved remarkable results with groundbreaking, record-setting games when we worked together at arm's length as partners.

G FUEL AND GEARBOX CELEBRATE GAMING LEGEND DUKE NUKEM WITH LIMITED-EDITION ENERGY DRINK

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL and Gearbox Entertainment Company celebrate gaming icon Duke Nukem with Ego Boost, a new zero-sugar Energy Formula now available at GFUEL.com. Fans can purchase the cherry, orange, and pomegranate flavor as a 40-serving standalone powder Tub as well as a limited-edition Collector's Box, which includes an exclusive Shaker Cup and other Duke Nukem collectibles. G FUEL also produced a special video series to accompany the launch of Ego Boost, starring influencer Logan Chitwood as Duke Nukem and narration provided by Jon St. John — the original Duke Nukem voice actor! WATCH HERE.

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  • NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL and Gearbox Entertainment Company celebrate gaming icon Duke Nukem with Ego Boost, a new zero-sugar Energy Formula now available at GFUEL.com .
  • G FUEL also produced a special video series to accompany the launch of Ego Boost, starring influencer Logan Chitwood as Duke Nukem and narration provided by Jon St. John — the original Duke Nukem voice actor!
  • "G FUEL always aims to give our fans a competitive edge in whatever they do, and you won't find a video game character that defines 'edge' quite like Duke Nukem," said G FUEL CEO Bryan Crowley.
  • Each G FUEL x Duke Nukem Ego Boost Collector's Box ($39.99) includes a 40-serving Tub of Ego Boost, a unique 20 oz Duke-approved atomic bomb-shaped Shaker Cup, and an exclusive set of Duke Nukem x G FUEL stickers.

BORDERLANDS AND COLOR COLLAB TEAM UP TO FUSE ARTISTRY AND GAMING

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Color Collab and Gearbox Entertainment Company are thrilled to announce a unique Borderlands collaboration that brings exclusive designs and a bespoke interactive gaming-themed art experience to the Color Collab app.

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  • The Color Collab x Borderlands partnership, brokered by Retail Monster, is set to redefine the way fans experience and interact with their favorite gaming universes.
  • Color Collab users now have the chance to color their favorite Borderlands moments, creating a unique connection with the game.
  • Exclusive Borderlands Artwork: Color Collab users will gain access to a unique collection of Borderlands illustrations designed exclusively for the app.
  • Co-owner of Color Collab and renowned tattoo artist Chris Nunez expressed his excitement, stating, "Bringing Borderlands into the Color Collab world is like combining two forms of art.

REMNANT II Passes One Million Units Sold Milestone

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

REMNANT II sold more than one million units across PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, Gearbox Publishing announced today.

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  • REMNANT II sold more than one million units across PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, Gearbox Publishing announced today.
  • Gamers and media around the globe showered praise on REMNANT II as the breakout hit of 2023.
  • REMNANT II, the follow-up to the best-selling REMNANT: From the Ashes, also more than doubled the number of concurrent players at launch, breaking its own franchise record.
  • To the new Remnant fans who joined our community in the past week, we’re thrilled you joined us on this journey.”
    To celebrate REMNANT II surpassing 1 million units sold, Gearbox Publishing and Gunfire Games released an accolades trailer here: https://youtu.be/LcFWOd41Jh0
    REMNANT II pits the last remnants of humanity against the harrowing forces of evil.

Gearbox Entertainment Launches New "Gearbox Gives" Initiative to Harness the Power of Entertainment

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

FRISCO, Texas, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearbox Gives, a new Gearbox Entertainment Company initiative that organizes and directs the studio's philanthropic work, launched today with a mission to harness the power of entertainment to educate, inspire, and create. Gearbox Gives' work encompasses Gearbox's educational and philanthropic programs, and its community partnerships and initiatives.

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  • "Gearbox has been committed to using our platform and the power of entertainment for good since our founding, and Gearbox Gives is a continuation and expansion of that work," said Randy Pitchford, founder of both Gearbox Gives and the Gearbox Entertainment Company.
  • Aaron Thibault, who serves as the Vice President of Strategic Operations at Gearbox, is Gearbox Gives' executive director.
  • Gearbox Gives is the philanthropic arm of the Gearbox Entertainment Company, founded in 2023 with a mission of harnessing the power of entertainment to educate, inspire, and create around the globe.
  • Gearbox Entertainment is composed of four subsidiaries: Gearbox Software, Gearbox Publishing, Gearbox Studio, and Gearbox Properties.

God of War Ragnarök, Elden Ring, Bayonetta 3 top NAVGTR Award nominations

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

This year, Santa Monica Studio leads with 24 nominations.

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  • This year, Santa Monica Studio leads with 24 nominations.
  • The top publishers this year are Sony Interactive Entertainment, Nintendo, 2K Games, Bandai Namco, Xbox Game Studios, Annapurna Games, and Devolver Digital.
  • Maintaining their top ten status from last year are Annapurna Games, Bandai Namco, Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Xbox Game Studios.
  • Nintendo has 23 nominations, and 2K Games rounds out the top three with 20 nominations.

New Tales from the Borderlands® is Now Available Worldwide

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Friday, October 21, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221021005023/en/
    Today, 2K and Gearbox Software released New Tales from the Borderlands worldwide.
  • The new storylines and characters will entertain newcomers to the Borderlands universe and those who have played and loved other Borderlands games.
  • **Digital orders of New Tales from the Borderlands (Deluxe Edition): a digital copy of Tales from the Borderlands will be automatically entitled at time of purchase.
  • Physical orders of New Tales from the Borderlands (Deluxe Edition): a digital copy of Tales from the Borderlands will be delivered via code in box.

Six Nines Announces Support for AWS for Games

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Nines announced support for the AWS for Games initiative from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate cloud-native game development and design through their Studio in the Cloud offering running exclusively on AWS.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Nines announced support for the AWS for Games initiative from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate cloud-native game development and design through their Studio in the Cloud offering running exclusively on AWS.
  • AWS for Games is an initiative featuring services and solutions from AWS and AWS Partners, built specifically for Games customers.
  • The initiative makes it easier for game developers, publishers, and platforms to select the right tools and partners to build, run, and grow their games.
  • For customers looking to accelerate deployments with solution-specific support, AWS for Games also identifies dedicated AWS Game Tech industry specialists, AWS Services, and leading AWSPartners in each solution area.

Console Games Global Market Report 2022

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

DUBLIN, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Console Games Global Market Report 2022, By Type, Application, Device" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Console Games Global Market Report 2022, By Type, Application, Device" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global console games market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down.
  • The console games market consists of sales of console games.
  • The main types of console games are digital console games, online/microtransaction console and physical console games.

Roll a D20 for the New G FUEL Tiny Tina's High Rollin' Sparkly Boom Magic! - Inspired by Gearbox and 2K's Spectacular "Tiny Tina's Wonderlands"

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the launch of Gearbox Software's critically acclaimed looter-shooter adventure, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, G FUEL — The Official Energy Drink of Esports® — today announced that its explosive new flavor, G FUEL Tiny Tina's High Rollin' Sparkly Boom Magic!, is now available in Collector's Boxes, Tubs and 16 oz Cans at G FUEL.com!

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  • "I brought a little something to keep us ahem focused if you know what I mean" You look down at the table and see it's the new G FUEL Tiny Tina's High Rollin' Sparkly Boom Magic!
  • G FUEL created this fantastic new flavor in celebration of Gearbox Software's latest looter shooter, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.
  • G FUEL Tiny Tina's High Rollin' Sparkly Boom Magic!
  • Roll for initiative to claim your own G FUEL Tiny Tina's High Rollin' Sparkly Boom Magic!