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catsuka.bsky.social
Two Chinese indie animated projects that I had highlighted are now in production at Moonton / Lighthouse studio : "You Ming Zhi" (by Yu QIuyang) & "Xita" (by Cetus).
>> www.catsuka.com/news/2026-03...
March 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Savvy Games Group to acquire Moonton Games for $6 billion
Savvy Games Group to acquire Moonton Games for $6 billion
TikTok maker ByteDance paid $4 billion for Moonton in 2021.
www.gamedeveloper.com
March 20, 2026 at 5:35 PM
gamesbrieflynews.bsky.social
Savvy Games Group acquired Mobile Legends developer Moonton from ByteDance for $6 billion, marking a major consolidation in mobile gaming.

https://gamesbriefly.news/savvy-games-acquires-mobile-legends-developer-moonton-in-6-billion-deal

#mobilegaming #gamedev #acquisition
Savvy Games acquires Mobile Legends developer Moonton in $6 billion deal
April 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM
knoebel.bsky.social
TikTok owner ByteDance is selling Moonton (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang) to Savvy Games Group for over $6BN.

asia.nikkei.com/business/bus...
March 20, 2026 at 11:43 AM
knoebel.bsky.social
ByteDance (TikTok) is reportedly considering selling Moonton (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang) to Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group for over $6BN.

www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
February 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
yicaiglobal.bsky.social
ByteDance is in talks to sell its gaming studio Shanghai Moonton Technology to Saudi Arabia-based Savvy Games Group, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Chinese tech giant acquired Moonton in 2021 at a valuation of about USD4 billion.
November 27, 2025 at 7:05 AM
knoebel.bsky.social
Tiktok owner ByteDance is reportedly in talks to sell its gaming studio Shanghai Moonton Technology Co. to Saudi Arabia-based Savvy Games Group.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
mynintendonews.com
Indonesia unveils new rules for Nintendo, Moonton, and Valve mynintendonews.com/2024/01/29/i...
Indonesia unveils new rules for Nintendo, Moonton, and Valve
Indonesia is set to reset rules for game publishers, including industry giants like Nintendo, Moonton Technology, and Valve Corp. The government’s new directive mandates both local and foreign game�...
mynintendonews.com
January 29, 2024 at 6:19 PM
gamedevdaily.bsky.social
Savvy set for $6bn Moonton deal

#gamedevelopment #indiedev #gamedev
Savvy set for $6bn Moonton deal
A Bloomberg report says the Saudi Arabia-led buyout of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang maker will close in the “near future”.
mobilegamer.biz
March 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
mobilegamerbiz.bsky.social
Saudi Arabia's Savvy Games Group is thinking about creating one giant gaming supergroup by combining EA, Scopely and Moonton, according to a new Bloomberg report: mobilegamer.biz/saudi-bosses...
Saudi bosses are considering merging Savvy and EA to create a new gaming supergroup, says Bloomberg
A merger would bring together the makers of Pokémon Go, Monopoly Go, EA FC, Madden, The Sims and Apex Legends – but only once Savvy seals its $6bn Moonton acquisition.
mobilegamer.biz
September 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
gamingamigos.com
After years of legal battles, gaming giants Riot Games and Moonton have finally settled their copyright infringement dispute
#Riotgames #LeagueOfLegends #MobileLegend www.gamingfoodle.tech/2024/04/riot...
Riot Games and Moonton Reach Global Settlement in Copyright Infringement Saga
Riot Games vs. Moonton: Exploring the long-running legal battle over alleged copyright infringement in mobile gaming.
www.gamingfoodle.tech
April 4, 2024 at 9:02 AM
tonywaldmanvo.bsky.social
I am voicing in the RPG Watcher of Realms as the villain Dong Zhuo! #watcherofrealms #WoR #DongZhuo #voiceactor #vo #voiceover #moonton
February 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Report: Saudi Arabia eyeing $7 billion purchase of mobile studio Moonton
Report: Saudi Arabia eyeing $7 billion purchase of mobile studio Moonton
Moonton is owned by TikTok maker ByteDance and is known for titles including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
www.gamedeveloper.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:48 AM
gamedevdaily.bsky.social
The decision to ban TikTok in the US has resulted in Marvel Snap, along with other games from Nuverse and Moonton, becoming unavailable online

##gamedev##gamedevelopment##indiedev
US TikTok ban pulls Marvel Snap plus other Nuverse and Moonton games offline - Mobilegamer.biz
mobilegamer.biz
January 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
nanashrew.bsky.social
the developer of marvel snap, moonton, is owned by bytedance. for those curious.
January 19, 2025 at 5:13 AM
gibiz.bsky.social
ByteDance reportedly looking to divest Mobile Legends developer Moonton Technology to PIF's Savvy Games
www.gamesindustry.biz/bytedance-re...
ByteDance reportedly looking to divest Mobile Legends developer Moonton Technology to PIF's Savvy Games
TikTok owner ByteDance is allegedly in talks to sell Mobile Legends: Bang Bang developer Shanghai Moonton Technology Co…
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
beliksunflower.bsky.social
moonton, what are we???
October 24, 2024 at 1:42 AM
nazihfares.com
Asking for a friend here... Are Saudis forgetting the pool of local talent in the gaming industry or we just "stockwashing" the industry ? www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sav...
Savvy Games Group to acquire Moonton Games for $6 billion
Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has agreed to acquire Moonton Games for $6 billion.
www.gamedeveloper.com
March 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
gibiz.bsky.social
TikTok owner ByteDance is allegedly in "advanced talks" to sell Mobile Legends developer Moonton Technology to Savvy Games Group for between $6 billion and $7 billion

www.gamesindustry.biz/bytedance-re...
February 16, 2026 at 9:09 AM
samueldrake.bsky.social
Continuing the trend of having no idea when things I do actually see the light of day: I'm the voice of Granger in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang as of the character revamp over a month(?) ago. Thanks to Moonton and director @kylehebert.com
December 16, 2024 at 7:48 PM
birtina.bsky.social
Spielt hier jmd Moonton?
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
thisweekinvideogames.com
The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund is reportedly considering merging Electronic Arts and its Savvy Games Group in a bid to better coordinate its assets, according to Bloomberg.

Savvy was formed in 2021 as the fund’s dedicated videogame division.
Saudi Arabia Considering Electronic Arts and Savvy Games Group Merger — Report
Any deal is unlikely to take place until after the PIF has completed its acquisition of mobile developer Moonton, it's suggested.
thisweekinvideogames.com
September 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
techmeme.com
Memo: ByteDance agrees to sell gaming unit Moonton to Savvy Games, owned by Saudi Arabia's PIF, a source says for $6B; ByteDance bought Moonton for $4B in 2021 (Bloomberg)

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March 20, 2026 at 9:51 AM