Aream & Co: Gaming M&A hits $2.3bn in Q2, highest level since 2022
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Gaming M&A reached $2.3 billion across 54 transactions in Q2 2026, the highest level since 2022, according to Aream & Co. Mid-market acquisitions over $100 million drove growth, led by PC gaming and mobile studios. Notable deals include Scopely's $1 billion acquisition of Loom and Wemade founder Park Kwan-ho's plan to sell a 35% stake to NeoPulse. PC gaming grew 13% year-on-year, while mobile spending fell 4% and installs declined 12%. Nintendo revenue rose 90% on Switch 2 sales; PlayStation fell 5% and Xbox declined 7%. Public fundraising increased 67%, and private investment reached $3.1 billion, with significant growth in AdTech and AI technology.
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