We receive and publish the following press release in which Bandai Namco announces the acquisition of a stake in Limbic Entertainmentthe German studio behind the Tropico series.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe (BNEE) announced today the acquisition of a minority stake in the German development studio Limbic Entertainmentvalid from 30 December 2020.
The news follows that of the acquisition of Reflector Entertainment in September 2020.
BNEE has also appointed Aurore Briere Deputy COO of BNEE starting January 1, 2021. In his new role, he will manage all back office functions related to departments such as Finance, Human Resources, Operations, IT and Legal Affairs, also focusing on integration company and studio. Aurore will report directly to Arnaud Muller, COO of BNEE.
BNEE acquires a minority stake in Limbic Entertainment
In order to achieve one of its main priorities, which is to create and own more IPs, BNEE announced that it has acquired a minority stake in the German developer Limbic Entertainment.
The studio, made up of more than 80 employees, will leverage its enormous experience from working on titles such as Tropico 6, Memories of Mars and the Heroes of Might & Magic series to develop two new franchises for BNEE.
“When we first met the BNEE team, there was an immediate affinity. This collaboration provides us with the support, skills and resources to continue developing and growing our studio, ”commented Stephan Winter, CEO of Limbic Entertainment GmbH, adding:“ We are really excited about this new phase of Limbic Entertainment and not. we might be happier to share this journey with BNEE, as we work together on two fantastic new projects ”.
“We are delighted to announce our partnership and acquisition of a minority stake in Limbic Entertainment. An experienced team that in the past has shown all their talent in the various titles they have worked on, such as the famous Tropico 6. It will develop two new franchises, ”said Arnaud Muller, COO of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. “Limbic Entertainment fits perfectly into BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s strategy that started a few years ago, allowing us to expand our portfolio of new IPs with BNEE-related studios.”
Currently, Limbic Entertainment is recruiting new professionals to work on the new titles. For more information, visit www.limbic-entertainment.de/jobs.
Aurore Briere appointed as the new Deputy COO
Aurore Briere began her career as an external auditor at KPMG France, joining BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe in 2010 as head of accounting and corporate consolidation. Her responsibilities to her and her scopes have been progressively expanded over the years and recently she has been responsible for all financial control matters, as CFO of BNEE since 2019.
“It has been fantastic to have been on this incredible journey with BNEE for more than 10 years, and to have seen the company grow and prosper,” said Aurore Briere. “With the confidence of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. and Arnaud Muller, we will achieve even more success over the next ten years!”
“Aurore has been instrumental in the success of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, participating in the growth of our brands, such as Little Nightmares, contributing to the acquisition of Reflector Entertainment, the first studio owned by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, and a share of minority of Limbic Entertainment, ”said Arnaud Muller. “In his new role, he will play an even more important role in helping BNEE achieve its goals in the coming years, from expanding operations with the opening of the new BNEE headquarters planned for 2021, to the steady growth of our businesses, our brands and also the impact on the players ”.
