Ubisoft have announced they have acquired Finnish developers, RedLynx. they are best known for their Trials games on XBLA and DrawRace 2 on the iPhone and iPad.
Ubisofts Yves Guillemot had this to say:
"The team at
RedLynx has developed exceptionally strong digital brands that stand
out for their high replay value, their long tail sales and their
multiplatform positioning. We are delighted to welcome RedLynx to the
Ubisoft family. Their expertise in asynchronous online games and
physics-based game mechanics provides us with a great opportunity to
bring their powerful brands, most notably Trials, to an even broader
range of fast-growing digital platforms."
RedLynx's Tero Virtala also said:
"We were attracted
by Ubisoft’s focus on creativity and quality, and the fact that
they base their long-term strategy on both the traditional and
digital distribution video game markets. The reality of today’s
market is not about platforms, it’s about creating excellent gaming
experiences that consumers can play on any device or screen they
like.”
“As
part of the Ubisoft team, RedLynx will be able to focus even more
intently on creating stand-out, excellent brands that push the
boundaries of online gaming in many new growth areas. With
Ubisoft, a wider audience will get the chance to enjoy our games,
we’ll generate more value for our brands, and also leverage our
experience more broadly in digital distribution channels."
It is hinted that RedLynx games could be coming to more platforms which could mean games like Trials could be released on other platforms like iOS and PSN.
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