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Microsoft Acquires Virtual World Entertainment Group

Announced January 11, 1999

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What happened

Virtual World Entertainment Group was a company based in United States operating in video games.

Acquirer
Microsoft
Target
Virtual World Entertainment Group
Announced
January 11, 1999
Price
Undisclosed
Industry
Video games

By the numbers

Microsoft's acquisition history
35th of 280 tracked deals
Disclosed prices
70 of 280 Microsoft deals
Microsoft's average disclosed price
$2.55B
Microsoft's largest disclosed deal
Activision Blizzard ($75.40B)
Tracked acquisitions in 1999
74 across all acquirers
Microsoft in Video games
20 acquisitions

Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition

When did Microsoft acquire Virtual World Entertainment Group?

Microsoft acquired Virtual World Entertainment Group on January 11, 1999. This was Microsoft's 35th publicly tracked acquisition out of 280 we have on record.

How much did Microsoft pay for Virtual World Entertainment Group?

The price Microsoft paid for Virtual World Entertainment Group was not publicly disclosed. Only 70 of Microsoft's 280 tracked acquisitions have a disclosed price.

What does Virtual World Entertainment Group do?

Virtual World Entertainment Group was a company based in United States operating in video games.

What other Video games companies has Microsoft acquired?

Microsoft has made 20 acquisitions in Video games, including Virtual World Entertainment Group. See the full list on the Video games and Microsoft acquisition pages.

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