Interview
Tjodolf Sommestad, President of King talks about the importance of teamwork to Candy Crush's huge success
"It is critical to create that culture which is creative, where we continue to be curious"
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King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, with people all around the world playing one or more of our games. We have developed more than 200 fun titles, offering games that are enjoyed all around the world.
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