Warner Interactive has announced the acquisition of TT Games, encompassing Traveller’s Tales and TT Games Publishing, responsible for developing the popular Lego: Star Wars series of games, Bionicle, and upcoming Lego: Batman and Lego: Indiana Jones games.
“TT Games is very successful and respected in the game development and publishing world,” said Barry Meyer, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. “They are a great fit for us and the right next step for Warner Bros. as we grow into a significant presence in the games space.”
“TT Games is the leading video game developer for young gamers and their families,” said Kevin Tsujihara, president of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. “The expertise that TT Games brings to Warner Bros. is a great match with our brands as well as an opportunity to effectively leverage our existing global infrastructure.”
“After 18 years in the video games industry, the opportunity to become a meaningful part of the world’s leading entertainment company is the fulfillment of a dream,” said Jon Burton, managing director of Traveller’s Tales. “Now that we are part of Warner Bros., I think it’s safe to say we are exactly where we want to be.”
