Blockchain game developer Animoca Brands has consolidated its growing presence in the gaming sector after completing the full acquisition of indie game developer Grease Monkey Games.
The deal represents another step for Animoca Brands’ expansion.
The agreement is another step toward Animoca Brands’ long-term aim of bringing its vision for the future of gaming to life via blockchain technology.
The Melbourne-based business was founded in 2013 and is managed by Arran Potter. He’s a visual effects veteran who has worked on films such as Wolf Creek 2 and Seven Swords.
“We can create new digital experiences for the REVV ecosystem with our combined experience and licensed partners”. Mr Potter also stated, “Blockchain technology will play a significant role in the future of gaming and the web in general. In addition, I can’t think of a greater partner to collaborate with than Animoca Brands.”
“We’re ecstatic to be joining the Animoca Brands family and their vision for the future of gaming,” he continued.
Grease Monkey Games began as a “contract-based firm” serving worldwide vehicle manufacturers. However, in 2014 it swiftly transitioned to create original IP games.
Grease Monkey Games now has a large number of licensed relationships with automotive and aftermarket parts manufacturers such as Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Ford, BMW, and Mishimoto.
The studio’s games have received more than 45 million downloads across all platforms after over a decade of development.
Grease Monkey rationale
Grease Monkey’s vast experience in racing game production and “existing industry ties across motorsports and automobile manufacturing”. According to Animoca Brands, are the driving forces for the company’s most recent purchase.
Importantly, the acquisition of Grease Monkey Games expects to provide Animoca Brands with significant game development capabilities and expertise. With a key upcoming milestone already on the horizon: the announcement of a “major cross-platform racing game built in Unreal Engine 5” in the coming weeks.
Moreover, despite the acquisition, Grease Monkey’s present management will continue to run the firm and collaborate with the team.
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