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Two of the biggest names in games are to become one. Activision Blizzard has announced that it will purchase Candy Crush firm King for $5.9 billion (3.8bn), in a deal unanimously approved by both boards. The sum works out to a value of $18 (11.67) per share for the latter …

Mark Taylor replaces Ciara Smyth, who has left the role after two years

Tim Browne takes up role of game studio design director at Candy Crush Saga studio

Players spending less on Candy Crush Saga as game 'continues to mature'

Mobile giant King’s revenues and profits have both dipped year-on-year as Candy Crush spending slows. That’s according to the firm’s most recent financial report, which indicates that its revenues dipped 18 per cent year-on-year, representing a drop of $104m. Meanwhile, its profits dropped $46m (28 per cent) year-on-year. In addition, …

Trade body UKIE has made some new additions to its Board of directors. The firm has added EA UK country manager Shaun Campbell to its Board, alongside Rob Miller, Candy Crush company King’s chief legal office and corporate secretary. The duo replace EA’s Keith Ramsdale and Preloaded’s Kate Booth, both …

Former King man and Candy Crush mastermind Tommy Palm thinks VR is not only nearly upon us, but is destined to become a mass-market proposition. One of the most important takeaways from massively popular mobile games like Candy Crush Saga, is that the majority of all gamers span across many …

Nick Gibson analyses the marketing strategies of the casual games giant behind Candy Crush Saga

New initiative from leading Swedish devs signs top talent to support new studios

Confirmed speakers include Jiggery Pokery’s Matthew Wiggins, Bossa Studios’ Ric Moore, Monster and Monster’s Dan Griffiths