Focus Home Interactive acquires Dotemu to capitalize on retro nostalgia

Focus Home Interactive announced today that it is acquiring Dotemu, one of the biggest indie studios for throwback retro-style games. As part of the deal, Focus Home will get a 77.5% controlling share of Dotemu for 38.5 million euros ($46 million). Dotemu chief executive officer Cyrille Imbert remains in charge of the studio. Imbert is also still a shareholder in Dotemu and is joining Focus Home Interactive Group’s executive committee.

And according to Focus Home Interactive chief executive officer Christophe Nobileau, this deal is about exactly what you would expect. Dotemu has built a reputation for developing new versions of classic franchises, and Focus Home wants to get in on that space. Most recently, Dotemu released the excellent Streets of Rage 4, but it has also brought back classics like Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap.