Disney is planning a big-money move into the social games space, according to TechCrunch.
The investment and technology site reckons that Disney plans to spend big on the firm, with VentureBeat claiming that up to $600m could be used for acquiring Playdom, one of the major Facebook and social games developers.
If true, it comes just a few weeks after Disney swooped for iPhone music game pioneer Tapulous.
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The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) is proud to announce the return of Games Day 2026, a landmark one‑day event coming to Dundee on Friday 25 September. Building on the success of last year's event alongside DICE Europe, the 2026 edition will unite the creators behind Grand Theft Auto, senior leaders from global studios and platforms, and Scotland's thriving community of independent developers for a day of talks, panels, showcases, and networking.
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