Amber Studio, an agency specializing in game development, has acquired Colombian developer Madbricks for an undisclosed amount.
Both companies have worked together in the past, which laid the groundwork for this acquisition. It also marks the beginning of the agency’s push to “expand its global workforce” by bringing in third-party studios from “emerging markets.”
CEO Mihai Pohonțu stressed that this also offers Amber the opportunity to “consolidate our presence” in the gaming industry in South America.
Madbricks has split its time as a commissioned studio and making its own titles. Looking at its website, its past and current work includes Ekko: Closing the Void, Kaiju Rampage Studio, AND You are here.
For CEO Miguel Benavides, the acquisition offers Madbricks “bigger projects and the opportunity to learn from a developed organization. With [Amber’s] “With our vast global resources, we will further strengthen our efficiency.”
The press release also calls Madbricks a “leading studio” for Colombia and the South American video game industry. Amber's past clients include Epic Games, WB Games, and Unity, giving the work-for-hire studio access to a higher level of clientele.