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CNA
01-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Private equity CVC to invest in 'Royal Match' developer Dream Games
LONDON :European private equity firm CVC will invest in Dream Games, the mobile games developer known for "Royal Match" and "Royal Kingdom" said on Thursday The transaction, which includes debt provided by funds managed by Blackstone and other investors, values Dream Games in around $5 billion, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. Dream Games and CVC did not disclose the financial terms or the size of the stake acquired in a joint statement. CVC will buy out Dream Games' initial venture capital partners and become its sole equity partner as part of the deal that it said will boost development of new games. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025, Dream Games' statement said. "Their (CVC's) experience investing in category-leading companies, and track-record of supporting the long-term vision of founding teams, make them ideal partners as we continue to enhance our global leadership," said Soner Aydemir, co-founder and CEO of Dream Games. It said Royal Match is the leading global puzzle game by revenue.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Private equity CVC to invest in 'Royal Match' developer Dream Games
LONDON (Reuters) -European private equity firm CVC will invest in Dream Games, the mobile games developer known for "Royal Match" and "Royal Kingdom" said on Thursday. CVC will buy out Dream Games' initial venture capital partners and become its sole equity partner as part of the deal that it said will boost development of new games. Dream Games did not disclose the financial terms or the size of the stake acquired by CVC, but said funds managed by Blackstone, and other investors will provide debt financing as part of the transaction. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025, Dream Games' statement said. "Their (CVC's) experience investing in category-leading companies, and track-record of supporting the long-term vision of founding teams, make them ideal partners as we continue to enhance our global leadership," said Soner Aydemir, co-founder and CEO of Dream Games. It said Royal Match is the leading global puzzle game by revenue. Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
01-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Private equity CVC to invest in 'Royal Match' developer Dream Games
LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - European private equity firm CVC ( opens new tab will invest in Dream Games, the mobile games developer known for "Royal Match" and "Royal Kingdom" said on Thursday. CVC will buy out Dream Games' initial venture capital partners and become its sole equity partner as part of the deal that it said will boost development of new games. The Technology Roundup newsletter brings the latest news and trends straight to your inbox. Sign up here. Dream Games did not disclose the financial terms or the size of the stake acquired by CVC, but said funds managed by Blackstone, and other investors will provide debt financing as part of the transaction. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025, Dream Games' statement said. "Their (CVC's) experience investing in category-leading companies, and track-record of supporting the long-term vision of founding teams, make them ideal partners as we continue to enhance our global leadership," said Soner Aydemir, co-founder and CEO of Dream Games. It said Royal Match is the leading global puzzle game by revenue.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lakers legend LeBron James trolls his own reading memes in hilarious new Royal Kingdom ad
LeBron James. Image via: Getty Images LeBron James has spent years proving his critics wrong, and now he's leaning into one of the internet's longest-running jokes at his expense. The Los Angeles Lakers star stars in a new commercial for the mobile game Royal Kingdom, where he humorously addresses the memes about his reading habits. The ad, which also features celebrities like Jimmy Fallon and Shakira, is set to run throughout the NBA playoffs . Even if the Lakers make an early postseason exit, James' presence will still be felt thanks to this playful campaign. Here's a breakdown of the commercial and the backstory behind the viral reading jokes. The origin of the LeBron James reading memes by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experience three trade fairs with just one ticket Undo automatica 2025 Undo Laser World of Photonics Undo World of Quantum Undo Visit automatica: June 24-27, Munich Undo LeBron James has long claimed to be an avid reader, often sharing photos of himself diving into books like The Autobiography of Malcolm X before big games. However, fans have repeatedly trolled him, suggesting he only pretends to read for show. The skepticism stems from observations that James always seems to be on the same few pages whenever he's photographed with a book. Social media has been flooded with side-by-side comparisons showing him holding books open to nearly identical sections, fueling the theory that he's more interested in the appearance of reading than actually finishing books. LeBron embraces the joke in Royal Kingdom ad Royal Kingdom | LeBron James | Books Part 1 Instead of ignoring the memes, LeBron James leans into them in the new Royal Kingdom commercial. The ad takes a mock-documentary approach, with a gamer accusing James of lying about reading 23 books this year. The gamer presents "evidence," including secret footage that shows James swiping his fingers across book pages like a phone screen—and even holding books upside down. To drive the joke further, the gamer enlists James' librarian as a witness, adding another layer of humor to the conspiracy. The ad cleverly flips the script, letting LeBron James poke fun at himself while promoting the mobile game. Why the Royal Kingdom commercial works The Royal Kingdom spot succeeds because it doesn't take itself too seriously. James, who has faced relentless scrutiny over his career, shows he can laugh at himself—something that resonates with fans and critics alike. With the ad running throughout the playoffs, the meme is set to live on, whether the Lakers advance or not. For now, James gets the last laugh, turning a viral joke into a winning marketing campaign. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Johnny Galecki Makes Surprise Return to Acting After 5-Year Hiatus
Johnny Galecki took on a new acting gig, but it wasn't for a TV series or movie. Instead, the Emmy-nominated actor reunited with his longtime Big Bang Theory co-star Kaley Cuoco to shoot an ad for Royal Kingdom. In the 60-second spot, the former co-stars tossed out their board games—and a bunch of other stuff— and downloaded the free mobile puzzle app for a new twist on a traditional game night. For more than a decade, Galecki and Cuoco played Leonard and Penny Hofstadter on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The show ended its 12-season run in 2019. While the Royal Kingdom ad may not have been the reunion fans have been waiting for, the actors had a blast shooting it. 'This was so fun to shoot! Back together with my buddy JG,' Cuoco wrote on Instagram. 'It truly was. XO,' Galecki agreed. The commercial marks Galecki's first onscreen acting gig since 2019. In addition to The Big Bang Theory finale, Galecki appeared in a 2019 episode of The Conners, where he reprised his role as David Healy, the ex-husband of Sara Gilbert's character, Darlene Conner, per IMDb. Fans had been hoping to see Galecki one last time to wrap up his character on the seventh and final season of The Conners. The series finale for the Roseanne spinoff airs on April 23 on ABC, but Galecki won't be a part of it. In an interview with TV Line, executive producer Bruce Helford explained, '[David is] very much mentioned, very much alive in the story. We love Johnny, he was always welcome, but he has more or less started life anew down in Nashville [following the end of The Big Bang Theory]." Helford added that Galecki's Conners character didn't have much to offer as his ex-wife has long moved on. 'Honestly, once you see the arcs [you will understand],' The Conners EP added. 'What we never want to do is just bring somebody in just to see that person on the show. We want everyone to have something important to play.'
