Ubisoft has bought up RedLynx for an undisclosed sum of cash and 108 broken bones, the publisher announced today.
The Finnish dev is probably best known for the Trials brand, although they apparently also released something called Pathway to Glory for the N-Gage back in 2004 – as well as a sequel, Pathway to Glory: Ikusa Islands in 2005.
Nope, never heard of them either.
“The team at RedLynx has developed exceptionally strong digital brands that stand out for their high replay value, their long tail sales and their multiplatform positioning,” says Ubisoft’s Yvse Guillemot.
“We are delighted to welcome RedLynx to the Ubisoft family. Their expertise in asynchronous online games and physics-based game mechanics provides us with a great opportunity to bring their powerful brands, most notably Trials, to an even broader range of fast-growing digital platforms.”
“We were attracted by Ubisoft’s focus on creativity and quality, and the fact that they base their long-term strategy on both the traditional and digital distribution video game markets,” adds RedLynx CEO, Tero Virtala.
“The reality of today’s market is not about platforms, it’s about creating excellent gaming experiences that consumers can play on any device or screen they like. As part of the Ubisoft team, RedLynx will be able to focus even more intently on creating stand-out, excellent brands that push the boundaries of online gaming in many new growth areas.
“With Ubisoft, a wider audience will get the chance to enjoy our games, we’ll generate more value for our brands, and also leverage our experience more broadly in digital distribution channels.”
RedLynx is currently working on Trials Evolution for XBLA, due to launch sometime next year.
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