Video Game Publication Kotaku Acquired by Gizmodo Owner Keleops

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Popular video game publication Kotaku has been acquired by Gizmodo owner Keleops from G/O Media in an all-cash deal that closed Wednesday.

Founded in 2004, Kotaku reaches 3 million monthly users in the US, per Comscore, and totals a social media following of more than 4 million.

The Kotaku acquisition by media company Keleops, which has offices based in Switzerland, New York and Paris, comes on the heels of Keleops purchasing Gizmodo one year ago from G/O Media.

Per Keleops, “With this acquisition, Keleops increases its leadership in the U.S. market, the core of its growth strategy. Kotaku brings a complementary audience to Keleops’ existing readership, increases the U.S. scale, and unlocks new commercial and technical synergies. This move confirms Keleops’ continued commitment to empower and grow independent media brands, while strengthening its unique lead- generation-based business model for a wide range of tech industry partners.”

“We are thrilled to welcome the entire Kotaku team to Keleops,” Keleops CEO and co-founder Jean-Guillaume Kleis said. “Kotaku isn’t just a brand—it’s a home for gamers and a place where the culture keeps moving forward. We are honored to shape its future and make such an iconic gaming brand part of our family, as part of our bold vision for Keleops and ongoing U.S. expansion.”

“Organic growth and strategic acquisitions are fundamental for us to stay ahead of the game,” Kleis added. “This sets us apart and creates real long-term value for our audience and partners. We remain committed to our bold expansion plan, looking for new opportunities and expanding our portfolio, with a clear goal of being world-class in the tech media landscape.”

From Variety US

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