Brighton studio Delinquent acquired by MAG Interactive

MCV Staff 1st July 2015 Business News

MAG Interactive has acquired Brighton studio Delinquent.

The Swedish company had previously invested in the start-up in January to help fund development of its first mobile title, Potion Pop.

Delinquent was formed by former PopCap senior game designer David Bishop, Relentless co-founder David Amor and investor Chris Lee. It houses a team of 12 staff with experience at companies such as EA and Activision. The deal means MAG Interactive now employs 50 people across is Sweden and UK studios.

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