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Angry Birds developer Rovio has announced plans to simplify” its organisation by cutting 130 jobs – around 16 per cent of its workforce. We work in businesses that are so fast moving that the only constant is change. At Rovio we have always been innovative and forward-looking, and to succeed …
Read More »Rovio teams up with Room to Read to promote global literacy
Players of Angry Birds Epic are now able to donate to literacy charity Room to Read by buying an in-game item. In honour of International Literacy Day, which took place on September 8th, Angry Birds Epic is for the next two weeks offering players the chance to purchase a Good …
Read More »Swedish games industry grew by 80% this year
There are now 170 studios across the nation, and Mojang's a major revenue driver
Read More »Angry Birds Stella arrives, isn’t ‘just for girls’ says Rovio
The latest entry in the ever-successful Angry Birds series is now available to download on iOS and Android. Angry Birds Stella joins the many assorted Angry Birds brands already available on the market including Space, Star Wars, Transformers, Epic, Friends and Go. Stella is broadly in line with what players …
Read More »Rovio boss steps down
CEO of Angry Birds studio Mikael Hed moving into animation and movies
Read More »Angry Birds Transformers toys priced and dated
Rovio’s extensive toy line that will accompany the upcoming Angry Birds Transformers has been priced and pictured for the first time. The game itself sees Optimus Prime, Galvatron and co battling for control of the Egg Spark. As was seen with karting title Angry Birds Go, players will be able …
Read More »One shall stand, one shall fall as Angry Birds Transformers rolls out
The rapid expansion of the Angry Birds universe is continuing with news of yet another new brand to the IP. Having enjoyed success with IP crossovers such as Star Wars and Rio, Rovio has now tied up with Hasbro for an Angry Birds Transformers game. The debut art offers a …
Read More »Rovio launches experimental publishing arm LVL11, first game Retry available now
Angry Birds creator Rovio has launched a new publishing arm designed to bring more experimental titles to the smartphone games market. It’s called LVL11 and its first title – the Flappy Bird inspired Retry – is available now on iOS in some select countries. We’ve always been doing a lot …
Read More »Rovio profits cut in half during 2013
Angry Birds studio Rovio saw little growth in revenue and a significant dip in profits last year, the company’s annual financial report reveals. The company saw a year-on-year rise of just 2.5 per cent in total revenue for 2013, while profits before interest and taxes dropped to €36.5m – compared …
Read More »Rovio profits halve in tough 2013
Angry Birds developer claims 'foundation-building year' and diversification of business as reasons for stalled growth
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