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Sony Buys Developer Of Hit Game LittleBigPlanet

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Sony (NYSE: SNE) is buying up the developer of LittleBigPlanet, a top seller on its PlayStation3 and PSP. Sony says in a blog post that the deal to acquire parent Media Molecule will “enhance (its) talent pool, protect past and current investment and ensure a solid base for future investment.” And, indeed, by picking up the company Sony will ensure that it retains LittleBigPlanet as an exclusive on its consoles.

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Mar 2, 2010 1:00 PM ET

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Posted In: Entertainment, Games, Money, M&A & Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Companies, Sony, media molecule

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