Punch Entertainment

Punch Entertainment, Inc. was an American video game developer based in Palo Alto, California.^[1] 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 DeNA and its US-based staff to Aeria Games.

Punch Entertainment, Inc.

Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Video games
Founded	2005; 20 years ago (2005)
Founder	Tobin Lent
Defunct	September 19, 2011 (2011-09-19)
Fate	Merged with Aeria Games
Headquarters	Palo Alto, California , US
Key people	Tobin Lent (CEO)
Parent	Aeria Games (2011)

History

The company was founded in 2005 by Tobin Lent, who became the company's chief executive officer.^[1][2] The US-based staff of Punch Entertainment was acquired by Aeria Games on September 19, 2011, and moved to Aeria Games' headquarters in Santa Clara, California.^[3][4]

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.^[5] On September 12, 2011, DeNA purchased the studio with its approximately 50 employees.^[6] The acquisition was completed on September 15; terms were not disclosed.^[7] DeNA sold it to Evolabel Asia in May 2017.^[8] As of October 31, 2017, Punch Entertainment (Vietnam) employs 115 people in its offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.^[5]

Games

• Ego^[2]
• Reign of Swords^[9]
• Boom Goes the Earth 3D^[10]
• Gunslinger^[11]
• Hunting Unlimited^[3]