Microsoft Corporation acquired BigPark Inc., a transaction announced in May 2009.
BigPark Inc. operates in Microsoft Game Studios, is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. BigPark was an interactive online gaming studio founded in 2007 by industry veterans previously at Distinctive Software and Electronic Arts Canada. Microsoft agreed to acquire the studio to bring experienced developers into Microsoft Game Studios for exclusive Xbox 360 game development and to strengthen its gaming innovation.
Add experienced game developers to Microsoft Game Studios to accelerate growth and innovation in gaming experiences for Xbox platforms.
The team is composed of some of the most experienced and creative minds working in the industry today.Phil Spencer, General Manager, Microsoft Game Studios
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.