Finnish studio Rovio Entertainment has been bought by Japanese publisher Sega for just over $770 million.
The global gaming market is expected to reach $263.3 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 3.5% between 2022 and 2026. the growing global mobile gaming market, which subsequently led to the decision to acquire Rovio Entertainment.
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Sega CEO Haruki Satomi said:
In the rapidly growing global gaming market, the mobile gaming market has particularly high potential, and Sega’s long-term goal is to accelerate its expansion in this area. I am honored to announce such a deal with Rovio, the company that owns the world-favorite game Angry Birds and is hiring a number of skilled employees who support the company’s mobile game development and operational capabilities. the forefront of the industry. Historically, as evidenced by the Sonic the Hedgehog license, Sega has released countless games for various platforms. Therefore, I believe that the combination of brands, characters and fans of both companies, as well as the culture and functionality of the company,