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Nintendo to acquire Shiver Entertainment to secure high-level resources for porting and developing software titles

May 20, 2024•over 1 year ago

Acquiring Company

Nintendo Pictures

Acquired Company

Shiver Entertainment

Las VegasMiamiInformation TechnologyVideo GamesVideoGamingSoftware

Description

Nintendo has entered into an agreement with Embracer Group to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Miami-based game developer Shiver Entertainment. This acquisition aims to bring Shiver’s experienced and accomplished development team under Nintendo’s umbrella, intended to secure high-level resources for porting and developing software titles while allowing Shiver to continue its focus on commissions for multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch.

Company Information

Company

Nintendo Pictures

Location

7135 SOUTH DECATUR BOULEVARD

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

About

Nintendo Pictures is a CG animation and motion capture company. Previously known as Dynamo Pictures, it was acquired by Nintendo to enhance the development of visual content utilizing Nintendo's intellectual properties. The company specializes in motion capture and CG for both games and animated content. Since its acquisition, it has focused primarily on Nintendo titles.

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