Big Fish Games is gobbling up Grubby Games, a Vancouver, B.C.-based game studio known for titles such as "My Tribe," "FizzBall," and "Incredibots." Three of Grubby's employees are joining Big Fish, which opened a Vancouver game studio last year.
That new office -- which now has 10 people -- followed an $83.3 million venture round for Big Fish. Given Big Fish's strong financial position, CEO Jeremy Lewis said they may "selectively" buy other gaming studios that are a "cultural fit."
Grubby Games co-founder and CEO Ryan Clark said he's happy to join Big Fish.
“Big Fish Games has a remarkable culture and a unique, multi-platform development ecosystem that aligns with our vision for creating differentiated content.” Clark said in a statement.
The acquisition is the latest sign of growth for Big Fish, which earlier this month announced plans to open a European headquarters in Ireland. That facility could employ as many as 100 workers over the next three years.
Big Fish, with more than 350 workers, recorded revenue of $85 million last year. It distributes more than 1.5 million games every day.
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