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2016 saw $30.3 billion in gaming mergers, acquisitions, and investments

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2016 saw plenty of money moving around in the game industry.

Tech mergers and acquisitions adviser Digi-Capital released its Games Report 2017, which revealed that $30.3 billion in game industry deals happened in 2016. This includes $28.4 billion of games mergers and acquisitions. This is a new record, up 77 percent from the previous record year in 2014. The $1.9 billion in games investment was the second-highest ever for a year.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.