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MTV Networks to Buy Game Maker Harmonix

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September 23, 2006|From Reuters

Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks said it would buy Harmonix Music Systems Inc., a maker of music-related video games, for $175 million in its latest move to expand its digital business.

Harmonix is the developer of Guitar Hero, a popular game on Sony Corp's PlayStation 2, and has also come out with a line of karaoke games.

Viacom is aiming to focus more on digital media. With the Harmonix deal, Viacom will have spent at least $577 million on video game acquisitions this year.

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