Punch Entertainment, Inc. was an American video game developer based in

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. Founded in 2005 by Tobin Lent, the company established a Vietnamese satellite studio that same year. In September 2011, Punch Entertainment sold off its Vietnamese studio to

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and its US-based staff to

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History

The company was founded in 2005 by Tobin Lent, who became the company's

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. The US-based staff of Punch Entertainment was acquired by

on September 19, 2011, and moved to Aeria Games' headquarters in

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Punch Entertainment (Vietnam)

Punch Entertainment (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. is a Vietnamese video game developer. It was established as a satellite office for Punch Entertainment on June 20, 2005. On September 12, 2011,

purchased the studio with its approximately 50 employees. The acquisition was completed on September 15; terms were not disclosed. DeNA sold it to Evolabel Asia in May 2017. As of October 31, 2017, Punch Entertainment (Vietnam) employs 115 people in its offices in

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and Ho Chi Minh City.

Games

* ''Ego'' * ''Reign of Swords'' * ''Boom Goes the Earth 3D'' * ''Gunslinger'' * ''Hunting Unlimited''

References

External links

* {{Official website, https://punch.vn/en/, Official website of Punch Entertainment (Vietnam) Mobile game companies Video game companies of the United States