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Press release:
Bucharest, August 5th 2024.
Amber, a video game development agency headquartered in Bucharest with offices worldwide, has announced the acquisition of Colombian game studio Madbricks.

This acquisition marks the vanguard of Amber’s new initiative to foster a collaborative approach to co-development, as it seeks to expand its global workforce by integrating external studios.

Based in Bogotá, Colombia, Madbricks specializes in co-development and full development across multiple genres and platforms over the past ten years. During that time, it has grown to roughly 40 staffers, and has successfully shipped games on every major platform from mobile to PC and console, solidifying its position as a leading studio in the emerging gaming landscape of Colombia and South America.

Madbricks leadership team

The acquisition builds on the two parties’ successful collaboration, as Amber and Madbricks have worked together in the past on various projects with great results.

“We were impressed by the dedication and professionalism of the Madbricks team during our past collaboration, so this acquisition is a natural next step in our relationship. Emerging markets are part of our DNA, and Madbricks will solidify our presence in the South American games industry landscape” said Mihai Pohonțu, CEO of Amber.

“For Madbricks, becoming part of Amber means bigger projects and the opportunity to learn from a developed organization like Amber,” said Miguel Benavides, CEO at Madbricks.

“We pride ourselves on our ability to generate a fast-paced high production value pipeline, and we believe that joining Amber, with its vast, global resources, will tighten our efficiency even further and allow us to fully realize our vision for the company and local industry.”
Amber company reel

About Amber
Founded in 2013 in Bucharest, Amber is a game development agency structured as a network of studios with different specializations, offering a wide range of video game development solutions, including complete product delivery, co-development, platform conversion, live operations, and support services. Amber currently employs more than 850 staff and, through its partners, maintains a global talent network of 3,400+ specialists.

Amber has worked or continues to work with the most popular gaming companies: Amazon, King, Big Fish Games, Disney, N3twork, Rovio, Warner Media, and That Game Company. Amber has developed games such as Tetris Beat, Super Spy Ryan, Formula E: High Voltage, PositronX, and Link Twin, and has contributed to developing successful titles such as Sky: Children of Light, Nascar Heat 5, Secret Neighbor, Wild Things and others.

Amber is headquartered in Bucharest and has offices in Botoșani, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Bogotá, Montreal, Manila, and Kyiv.

Website Amber: https://amberstudio.com/

About Madbricks
Madbricks stands as one of Colombia’s longest-standing studios, boasting a seasoned executive staff with decades of combined experience in the industry. With a track record of creating games for Voodoo, ByteDance, and Maximum Games, Madbricks has earned a reputation for delivering top-tier gaming experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Their titles have sold hundreds of thousands of units across various platforms, showcasing their versatility and proficiency in game development. From console to PC and mobile, Madbricks has successfully shipped games on every major platform, solidifying its position as a leading force in the global gaming landscape.

Committed to innovation and excellence, Madbricks continues to shape the future of interactive entertainment, pushing creative boundaries and embracing new technologies to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.

Website Madbricks: https://madbricks.co/

Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround