Find out how studios and developers of all sizes can grow their titles in one the fastest-growing markets worldwide.All Transform 2021 sessions are available for immediate download. You can watch the video now.Plarium is home to 390 million PC and mobile gamers, and it's expanding its reach into casual gaming with an agreement for Finland's Futureplay.The price was not disclosed. Futureplay, a Helsinki-based company, has created games like Merge Gardens and Battlelands Royale. The deal is expected close by the end of August.Aviram Steinhart (CEO of Tel Aviv-based Plarium), stated in an email to GamesBeat, that the acquisition was a strong addition of the companys studios and will diversify the company's games pipeline.Image Credit: Plarium/FutureplaySteinhart said that Futureplay has a group of talented, experienced developers who share our vision in a market that complements ours. Futureplay's decade of experience in mid-core games, and Plariums knowledge of casual games will work well together. Our different expertises, strengths, and fortes will allow us to bring new games to our fanbases.Webinar Three of the most respected investment professionals discuss how to fund your videogame. Watch On DemandBoth companies will collaborate to share their knowledge, expertise, resources, and to expand Futureplay's gaming portfolio in casual games. Futureplay has six games, which have been enjoyed by more than 140 million people. Its social media channels and community channels boast 2.1 million subscribers. Merge Gardens is a simulation merge game, which is a rapidly growing category. Plarium developers are increasingly integrating casual elements into mid-core games. Steinhart stated that working with Futureplay is the best arrangement.Image Credit: Plarium/FutureplayFutureplay CEO Jami Laes stated in a statement, that the collaboration will enhance Futureplay's existing games and offer new products to players. Plarium shares the same vision, which is to maintain a creative environment that allows for business growth without compromising the passion for creating games.Plarium offers more than 20 PC and mobile games, including Raid: Shadow Legends and Vikings: War of Clans. Plarium was purchased by Aristocraft Digital in 2017 for $500million. Aristocraft Digital employs 2,300 people and also owns Product Madness, Big Fish Games, and Big Fish Games.Futureplay employs 38 people.
