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Sega-owned Rovio is shutting down its Copenhagen studio

Rovio is closing its Copenhagen studio after Sega canceled Sonic Blitz, leaving the team facing redundancies that have not yet been finalized. For developers, it’s another reminder of how quickly …

News Game Developer · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Rovio closes Copenhagen studio following shut down of Sonic Blitz

GamesIndustry.biz reports Rovio has closed its Copenhagen studio after cancelling Sonic Blitz, a mobile Sonic project that soft-launched in the Philippines and Brazil in 2025. Roughly 20 people had been …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Sega reports 17.3% rise in Q3 net sales; games segment exceeds expectations

Sega Sammy’s first quarter came in stronger than expected, with net sales up 17.3% to ¥95 billion and operating income swinging to ¥2.3 billion. The games-heavy Entertainment Contents segment reached …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sega Europe vet Jurgen Post steps down as West Studios COO, Rovio's Alex Pelletier-Normand taking his place

Sega Europe is reshuffling leadership at West Studios: COO Jurgen Post is stepping down and Rovio CEO Alex Pelletier-Normand is taking over the role. Post stays on as an adviser, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
What went wrong with Sega's $776m acquisition of Angry Birds giant Rovio?

Sega’s $776 million Rovio buy is already down $200 million in impairment, and the core issue looks less like execution and more like market reality. Rovio’s mobile expertise didn’t translate …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 1 week ago
Update: Sega is lowering the priority of games-as-a-service titles

Sega's recent financial report reveals a significant $200 million impairment loss for Rovio, prompting a strategic shift away from games-as-a-service titles. This decision may impact roles across the development spectrum, …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 1 week ago
Sega reports $31.6m net loss during FY26, cancels 'Super Game' project amid strategic pivot

Sega’s FY26 results show the cost of a few bad bets: a $200 million Rovio impairment helped push the company to a ¥5.7 billion net loss. The bigger strategic shift …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
How have things been going at Rovio since it was bought by Sega?

Rovio's acquisition by Sega for $776 million has led to significant shifts in strategy, particularly in mobile development. With Sega's focus on core IPs and a $200 million impairment attributed …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months ago
Sega responds to concerns after recording $200 million impairment write-down for Rovio

Sega's $200 million write-down for Rovio highlights significant challenges in integrating acquired technology. Developers should note the impact on Sega's mobile strategy and the shift towards a global marketing approach, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Sega records $200m impairment write-down for Rovio during Q3

Sega's recent $200 million impairment write-down for Rovio highlights the financial strain from underperforming game releases. This significant loss reflects broader challenges in the gaming market, particularly affecting roles tied …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 1 week ago
Rovio announces partnership with Kingsoft Shiyou to bring Angry Birds back to China

Rovio's partnership with Kingsoft Shiyou marks a significant return of Angry Birds to the Chinese market after a two-year hiatus. This collaboration could open new avenues for developers in mobile …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months ago