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  • Runescape developer Jagex acquired by private equity backer of Six Nations CVC in deal worth £910m

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    RuneScape developer Jagex has been acquired by the private equity backer of Six Nations Rugby, CVC from Carlyle Group for £910m. Jagex, which launched in 2000, is primarily known for Runescape and Old School Runescape and is headquartered in Cambridge with around 700 employees. Throughout its more than 20-year history, RuneScape has drawn over 300m [...]

    RuneScape is one of the first modern massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG).

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