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RuneScape Developer Jagex Officially Acquired by Two Private Equity Firms

RuneScape and Scum developer Jagex has been acquired by two private equity firms for an undisclosed sum. In a press release, investment companies CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments announce…

February 9, 2024 | 10:03 EST

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Jagex Makes First Ever Acquisition With Oregon Studio Pipeworks

British developer Jagex, best known for its long-running MMORPG RuneScape, has made its first-ever acquisition. The studio has picked up Oregon-based developer Pipeworks for an undisclosed amount,…

July 21, 2022 | 11:08 EDT

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Old-School RuneScape Update Adds New Quest 'Beneath Cursed Sands'

A new Old-School RuneScape update has arrived, launching the "Beneath Cursed Sands" quest in advance of the Tombs of Amascut raid that's set to arrive in Summer 2022. Old-School RuneScape is a long-…

April 27, 2022 | 03:11 EDT

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Sci-Fi Looter Shooter Space Punks Release Date Announced

Polish developer Flying Wild Hog has just announced the Space Punks release date. Players will be able to play the top-down sci-fi looter shooter's open beta via the Epic Games Store on April 20th,…

March 28, 2022 | 10:23 EDT

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Jagex Will Allow 117Scape's RuneLite HD Plugin to Launch

Jagex will allow the publication of 117Scape's RuneLite HD plugin for RuneScape next week, putting an end to a controversy that greatly upset the Old School RuneScape community. RuneScape is a…

September 10, 2021 | 01:56 EDT

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[Updated] Jagex Puts a Stop to Runescape Third-Party HD Clients

Update (09/08/21, 2:12 PM) – Jagex has announced that it will amend some of its decision made yesterday and is exploring options with 117 and Adam from RuneLite to allow for the use of the RuneLite…

September 7, 2021 | 01:53 EDT

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RuneScape Android and iOS Release Date Locked in

The RuneScape iOS and Android release date has been confirmed — you'll be able to enjoy nearly two decades worth of RPG content on your iOS and Android devices starting tomorrow. RuneScape is a long…

June 16, 2021 | 04:30 EDT

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Macarthur Fortune Holding Acquires Runescape Dev, Jagex

There are a number of titles that cemented their name in the gaming industry history books, and even were a major part of some of the older generation's love for video games, including the likes of …

April 28, 2020 | 04:00 EDT

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No, Runescape Muting is Not a Free Speech Violation

A Pennsylvania federal court of appeals has dismissed a man's lawsuit against Jagex, the company behind the MMORPG Runescape. The lawsuit alleged that Jagex violated his free speech rights when he…

January 25, 2020 | 07:15 EST

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RuneScape

RuneScape is a game that doesn't immediately scream 'beloved'. To put it bluntly, it doesn't look that great, and on first glance it doesn't play that well either. But if you delve below the surface…

January 16, 2020 | 12:55 EST

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RuneScape made a lot of money in 2019

As RuneScape enters its 20th year, Jagex has announced that 2019 was a very good year for both Old School RuneScape (OSRS) and RuneScape. Their best ever, in fact, reaching their highest player…

January 15, 2020 | 12:58 EST