Punch Entertainment, Inc. was an American video game developer based in Palo Alto, California.[1] Founded in 2005 by Tobin Lent, the company established a Vietnamese satellite studio that same year. In September 2011, Punch Entertainment sold off its Vietnamese studio to DeNA and its US-based staff to Aeria Games.
Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Video games |
Founded | 2005 |
Founder | Tobin Lent |
Defunct | September 19, 2011 |
Fate | Merged with Aeria Games |
Headquarters | , US |
Key people | Tobin Lent (CEO) |
Parent | Aeria Games (2011) |
The company was founded in 2005 by Tobin Lent, who became the company's chief executive officer.[1][2] The US-based staff of Punch Entertainment was acquired by Aeria Games on September 19, 2011, and moved to Aeria Games' headquarters in Santa Clara, California.[3][4]
Punch Entertainment (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. is a Vietnamese video game developer. It was established as a satellite office for Punch Entertainment on June 20, 2005.[5] On September 12, 2011, DeNA purchased the studio with its approximately 50 employees.[6] The acquisition was completed on September 15; terms were not disclosed.[7] DeNA sold it to Evolabel Asia in May 2017.[8] As of October 31, 2017, Punch Entertainment (Vietnam) employs 115 people in its offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.[5]