Rockstar Games to Acquire Video Games Deluxe
Rockstar Games has announced the acquisition of Sydney-based development studio Video Games Deluxe, which will be renamed Rockstar Australia. The studio has previously collaborated with Rockstar on notable projects including L.A. Noire re-releases, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, and recent upgrades to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for various platforms.
The relationship between the companies dates back to Video Games Deluxe founder Brendan McNamara's former studio, Team Bondi, which created L.A. Noire. This acquisition strengthens Rockstar Games' development capabilities, with the studio having sold over 440 million units of the Grand Theft Auto series worldwide.
Rockstar Games ha annunciato l'acquisizione dello studio di sviluppo con sede a Sydney Video Games Deluxe, che sarà rinominato Rockstar Australia. Lo studio ha precedentemente collaborato con Rockstar su progetti di rilievo, tra cui le riedizioni di L.A. Noire, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files e i recenti aggiornamenti di Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition per varie piattaforme.
La relazione tra le aziende risale allo studio precedente del fondatore di Video Games Deluxe, Brendan McNamara, Team Bondi, che ha creato L.A. Noire. Questa acquisizione rafforza le capacità di sviluppo di Rockstar Games, con lo studio che ha venduto oltre 440 milioni di unità della serie Grand Theft Auto in tutto il mondo.
Rockstar Games ha anunciado la adquisición del estudio de desarrollo con sede en Sídney Video Games Deluxe, que será renombrado como Rockstar Australia. El estudio ha colaborado anteriormente con Rockstar en proyectos notables, incluyendo las re-ediciones de L.A. Noire, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files y las recientes actualizaciones de Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition para varias plataformas.
La relación entre las empresas se remonta al estudio anterior del fundador de Video Games Deluxe, Brendan McNamara, Team Bondi, que creó L.A. Noire. Esta adquisición fortalece las capacidades de desarrollo de Rockstar Games, con el estudio habiendo vendido más de 440 millones de unidades de la serie Grand Theft Auto en todo el mundo.
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Rockstar Games a annoncé l'acquisition du studio de développement basé à Sydney Video Games Deluxe, qui sera renommé Rockstar Australie. Le studio a précédemment collaboré avec Rockstar sur des projets notables, y compris les rééditions de L.A. Noire, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files et les mises à jour récentes de Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition pour diverses plateformes.
La relation entre les entreprises remonte au précédent studio de Brendan McNamara, le fondateur de Video Games Deluxe, Team Bondi, qui a créé L.A. Noire. Cette acquisition renforce les capacités de développement de Rockstar Games, le studio ayant vendu plus de 440 millions d'unités de la série Grand Theft Auto dans le monde entier.
Rockstar Games hat die Übernahme des in Sydney ansässigen Entwicklungsstudios Video Games Deluxe angekündigt, das in Rockstar Australien umbenannt wird. Das Studio hat zuvor mit Rockstar an bemerkenswerten Projekten wie den Neuveröffentlichungen von L.A. Noire, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files und den jüngsten Updates von Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition für verschiedene Plattformen zusammengearbeitet.
Die Beziehung zwischen den Unternehmen reicht bis zum früheren Studio von Video Games Deluxe-Gründer Brendan McNamara, Team Bondi, zurück, das L.A. Noire geschaffen hat. Diese Übernahme stärkt die Entwicklungskapazitäten von Rockstar Games, da das Studio weltweit über 440 Millionen Einheiten der Grand Theft Auto-Serie verkauft hat.
- Acquisition expands Rockstar's development capabilities in mobile and VR gaming
- Strengthens presence in Australian market with established team
- Proven track record of successful collaborations on major titles
- Expertise in remastering and adapting games for multiple platforms
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Insights
Rockstar's acquisition of Video Games Deluxe represents a strategic vertical integration of a proven technical partner with specialized expertise in VR development and game remastering. This Sydney-based studio—soon to be Rockstar Australia—has demonstrated its capabilities through work on L.A. Noire's VR adaptation and the mobile/console ports of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy.
The acquisition secures specialized talent already familiar with Rockstar's proprietary tools, development pipeline, and creative vision—significantly reducing onboarding friction and integration risks typically associated with studio acquisitions. Rather than representing a major production capacity expansion, this move appears focused on securing specific technical expertise.
The timing aligns with Rockstar's development cycle needs. With Grand Theft Auto VI in development and the continued success of GTA Online requiring ongoing support, having dedicated teams for remasters and ports allows Rockstar to monetize its catalog while keeping primary development teams focused on new flagship products.
For investors, this relatively small acquisition demonstrates Take-Two's commitment to strategic talent retention in a competitive hiring market. The renamed Rockstar Australia also potentially provides access to Australian development incentives and establishes a stronger APAC regional presence for technical development.
This acquisition exemplifies Take-Two's thoughtful approach to M&A—focusing on targeted acquisitions of proven partners rather than headline-grabbing megadeals. By acquiring Video Games Deluxe, Take-Two converts an external expense into an internal investment while securing specialized capabilities in technically demanding areas like VR development and cross-platform porting.
While financial terms remain undisclosed, the transaction likely represents a minimal capital outlay relative to Take-Two's
The established working relationship between these organizations substantially reduces integration risk—a critical factor in technology acquisitions where up to
From a corporate structure perspective, this continues Take-Two's federated studio model, maintaining distinct creative identities (Rockstar, 2K, Zynga) while expanding technical capabilities that can potentially benefit multiple labels. This positions the company to efficiently leverage its intellectual property across more platforms and formats while maintaining quality control.
“After working together closely over many years, we are excited to have Video Games Deluxe join the team as Rockstar Australia,” said Rockstar Games Head of Publishing, Jennifer Kolbe.
Rockstar Games’ relationship with the Video Games Deluxe team began with founder Brendan McNamara’s former studio, Team Bondi, and the creation of the critically acclaimed and groundbreaking detective thriller, L.A. Noire.
“It’s been an honor to work closely with Rockstar Games this past decade,” said Video Games Deluxe founder Brendan McNamara. “We are thrilled to be a part of Rockstar Games and to continue our efforts to make the best games possible.”
About Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games cemented their reputation as creators of complex living worlds with the Grand Theft Auto series, one of the most successful entertainment properties of all time with over 440 million units sold-in worldwide. Through a string of critically acclaimed games including the Grand Theft Auto series, the Red Dead Redemption series, the Max Payne series, Bully, L.A. Noire, the Midnight Club series, and The Warriors, Rockstar Games has helped propel interactive entertainment into the center of modern culture.
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