About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired NetGames USA, a transaction announced in July 2000.

NetGames USA operates in MSN Gaming Zone (Zone.com), is based in Kansas, United States. NetGames USA, based in Kansas, developed scoring, matchmaking and other online enhancements for retail and Web-based games. Microsoft acquired it to boost the competitiveness of its Zone.com gaming site and to add matchmaking technology to retail titles then in development, such as MechWarrior 4: Vengeance.

Strengthen Zone.com's online gaming with NetGames' scoring/matchmaking technology and integrate it into upcoming retail games.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
NetGames USA
Value
Not disclosed
Date
July 2000
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Kansas, United States
Segment
MSN Gaming Zone (Zone.com)
Announced
July 12, 2000

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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