Rockstar Games to acquire Video Games Deluxe

Rockstar Games will acquire Sydney-based development studio Video Games Deluxe, which it will rename Rockstar Australia, the company announced.

Video Games Deluxe, which was founded by L.A. Noire developer Team Bondi founder Brendan McNamara, has previously worked with Rockstar Games on the 2017-releases of L.A. Noire and L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, as well as the upgrades to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for iOS and Android, Netflix, and modern consoles.

“After working together closely over many years, we are excited to have Video Games Deluxe join the team as Rockstar Australia,” said Rockstar Games head of publishing Jennifer Kolbe in a press release.

Video Games Deluxe founder Brendan McNamara added, “It’s been an honor to work closely with Rockstar Games this past decade. We are thrilled to be a part of Rockstar Games and to continue our efforts to make the best games possible.”