Electronic Arts acquires mobile shooter maker Industrial Toys

Electronic Arts said it has acquired Industrial Toys, a creative team that has made a number of ambitious mobile games, for an undisclosed price. The Pasadena, California-based Industrial Toys started in 2012, and its cofounder has a high-profile pedigree: Alex Seropian, the founder and former CEO of Bungie Studios (makers of Halo and later Destiny).

Seropian and cofounder Tim Harris wanted to bring first-person shooters to mobile games. They sought to create console-like experiences on mobile, but found it was harder to do. They launched titles such as Midnight Star, a sci-fi shooter game where the movement was restricted and aiming was more automated, as that worked better on mobile devices.