'Eve Online' studio acquired by Korean MMO maker

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Eve Online developer CCP Games

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, the South Korean studio behind the action-oriented MMORPG Black Desert Online. According

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, the deal was worth $425 million and will close in early October. It's a surprise announcement for CCP, which has long operated as an independent developer. Eve Online isn't the biggest MMORPG on the market, but it has maintained a steady and loyal userbase through continuous updates and a well-timed switch to a hybrid premium and free-to-play model. The 15-year-old game is unique, too, with

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