Activision buys Budcat Creations
Times Wire Services
Activision Blizzard Inc. acquired Budcat Creations, the developer of games for Wii consoles that’s helping the company with its new Guitar Hero title.
Budcat, based in Iowa City, Iowa, has worked on several versions of Guitar Hero, Santa Monica-based Activision said. Terms weren’t disclosed.
The acquisition strengthens Activision’s ability to develop games for Nintendo Co.’s Wii and hand-held DS player.
Budcat, now a unit of Activision, will stay in Iowa City with its management team intact.
