Ubisoft buys Brazilian videogame maker Southlogic Studios

January 20, 2009 A fair hostess of computer games manufacturer Ubisoft plays an interactive computer game

A fair hostess of computer games manufacturer Ubisoft plays an interactive computer game at the GC (Games Convention) fair for computer games and entertainment in 2008. French videogame-making powerhouse Ubisoft said Tuesday it has bought Southlogic Studios, adding Brazil's oldest videogame developer to a growing list of acquisitions.

French videogame-making powerhouse Ubisoft said Tuesday it has bought Southlogic Studios, adding Brazil's oldest videogame developer to a growing list of acquisitions.

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