{"id":3005846,"date":"2019-08-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2019-08-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T00:00:00","slug":"sony-interactive-entertainment-to-acquire-insomniac-games-developer-of-playstation4-top-selling-marvels-spider-man-ratchet-clank","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2019\/sony-interactive-entertainment-to-acquire-insomniac-games-developer-of-playstation4-top-selling-marvels-spider-man-ratchet-clank\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Interactive Entertainment to Acquire Insomniac Games, Developer of PlayStation\u00ae4 Top-selling Marvel\u2019s \nSpider-Man, Ratchet & Clank"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SAN MATEO, Calif., August 19, 2019 <\/b>– Sony Interactive Entertainment (\u201cSIE\u201d) announced today that SIE has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Insomniac Games, Inc. (\u201cInsomniac Games\u201d), a leading game developer and long-time partner of SIE, in its entirety. Insomniac Games is the developer of PlayStation\u00ae4\u2019s (PS4\u2122) top-selling Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man<\/i> and the hugely popular PlayStation\u00ae Ratchet & Clank<\/i> franchise. Upon completion of the acquisition, Insomniac Games will join the global development operation of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios (\u201cSIE WWS\u201d). Insomniac Games is the 14th<\/sup> studio to join the SIE WWS family. This addition furthers SIE\u2019s continued commitment to creative excellence and innovation in game development exclusively for the PlayStation platforms.<\/p>\n

Based in Burbank, California, and Durham, North Carolina, Insomniac Games is the award-winning studio behind many of PlayStation\u2019s most highly-successful franchises, including Spyro the<\/i> Dragon<\/i>, Ratchet & Clank<\/i>, and Resistance<\/i>.  Most recently, Insomniac Games, in partnership with SIE and Marvel Games, launched Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man<\/i>, one of <\/a>2018\u2019s most highly-acclaimed PS4\u2122 games. Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man<\/i> has sold more than 13.2 million copies worldwide as of July 28, 2019. <\/p>\n

In addition to the studio\u2019s signature storytelling infused with humor and highly interactive worlds, Insomniac Games has been recognized for its collaborative workplace culture, having earned 20 awards since 2005. <\/p>\n

Building on a working relationship between Insomniac Games and SIE spanning more than 20 years, this acquisition enhances the creative force within SIE WWS and formally adds a studio to the PlayStation family that continues to raise the bar on open world, story-driven games. The day-to-day operations of Insomniac Games post-closing of the acquisition are expected to be run by the current management team in conjunction with SIE WWS San Mateo Studio. Completion of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and certain other closing conditions. Financial terms of this transaction including the acquisition cost are not disclosed due to contractual commitments.<\/p>\n

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\u201cInsomniac Games is one of the most highly-acclaimed development studios in the industry and their legacy of best-in class storytelling and gameplay is unparalleled,\u201d said Shawn Layden, Chairman, SIE WWS.  \u201cWe have enjoyed a strong collaborative partnership with the studio for many years, and are thrilled to officially welcome them to the Worldwide Studios family. The addition of Insomniac Games to SIE WWS reiterates our commitment to developing <\/a>world class gaming experiences that can only be found on the PlayStation platform.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cJoining the WWS family gives Insomniac even greater opportunities to achieve our studio vision of making positive and lasting impressions on people\u2019s lives,\u201d said Ted Price, Insomniac Games founder and CEO. \u201cWe\u2019ve enjoyed a special relationship with PlayStation practically since our inception. Our partnership amplifies our potential, and Spider-Man<\/i> was a testament to this. We\u2019re excited to take the next step in our growth alongside our longtime WWS partners. Most of all, we look forward to delivering fresh, new experiences for our fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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About Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/b><\/p>\n

Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation\u00ae brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation\u00ae4, PlayStation\u00aeVR, PlayStation\u00aeVita, PlayStation\u00ae3, PlayStation\u2122Store, PlayStation\u00aePlus, PlayStation\u2122Video, PlayStation\u2122Music, PlayStation\u2122Now, PlayStation\u2122Vue, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions in California, London and Tokyo.<\/p>\n

About Insomniac Games<\/b><\/p>\n

Insomniac Games has created and developed award-winning video game franchises for more than 25 years. It is best known for developing the PlayStation\u00ae4 smash-hit, Marvel\u2019s Spider-Man (2018), and creating iconic PlayStation franchises such as Spyro the Dragon (1998), Ratchet & Clank (2002) and Resistance (2005). With studios in Burbank, CA and Durham, NC, Insomniac has earned 20 local, regional, state and national awards for its workplace culture. More information about Insomniac Games can be found at https:\/\/insomniac.games<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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