Super Sonic
"Rovio x Sega" is real as Sonic Rumble enters closed beta May 24th
The first title from Sega and Rovio is appropriately on mobile and the latest in the on-going Sonic series
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Sega Corporation is a multinational video game software developer and an arcade software and hardware development company headquartered in Ota, Tokyo, Japan, with various offices around the world.
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Loads Of Layoffs
Sega lays off 240 employees and sells Relic Entertainment
Sega Europe, Creative Assembly and Sega HARDlight are all affected by the layoffs
In-game Events
Sega and Rovio's deal bears first consumer-facing fruit across FIVE game collabs
After testing the water pre-Sega/Rovio buyout, now Angry Birds and Sonic are cross-promoting in a week-long multi-game special event
Job News
Sega taps ex-Disney and Scopely exec Justin Scarpone to lead transmedia division
With more than 30 years of experience, Scarpone has a proven track record in developing entertainment strategies across Asia Pacific and the West
Financials
Sega Sammy's entertainment profits slide by 52.5% Y/Y despite Rovio sales boost
Angry Birds developer had its worst quarter for game sales in three years following Sega acquisition
Who's At The Show
A masterclass in gaming excellence: Gain insights from industry titans this month
Sharing knowledge and inspiring success: Learn from the masters at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2024, the premier gaming event of the year!
Coo Comeback
Sega Europe brings back former president Jurgen Post amidst leadership changes
President and COO Gary Dale and chief studio officer Tim Heaton are departing from the studio
Five New Games
New release roundup: The best new mobile games from Sonic’s latest adventure to a gyroscopic rhythm game
We highlight five new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Angry Nerds
Rovio close Studio Lumi in Montreal with the loss of 16 jobs
Rovio's second studio in Montreal, Studio Six remains unaffected, alongside roles held by key Rovio Montreal-based staff
Subs Only
3D Sonic adventure Sonic Dream Team launches as an Apple Arcade exclusive
This marks Hardlight’s second exclusive Sonic game on Apple Arcade
Roviocon 23
Sega teases the 'Segaverse' with Rovio acquisition central to its transmedia strategy
Rovio already working on Sonic and Yakuza games and Angry Birds coming to PC/console?
Sega's Sonic Foresight
Sega Sammy Group teases first "Rovio x Sega" mobile game
The group’s financial report highlights future IP ambitions for Sonic, Persona 5 and more
Rovio Financials
Rovio saw a 5.6% decline in revenue in the third quarter of 2023
The company is "focused on finding out synergies that our life with Sega may entail to bring out the best in Rovio."
Feature
Mass games industry job losses in 2023, but is the end in sight?
Not counting the losses at Alphabet, these collective layoffs surpass 3000 jobs
Layoffs
Epic and Sega announce 900 more games industry lay-offs
A brutal end to another tough quarter for games jobs, with the UK hit especially hard
Acquisition
Sega officially welcomes Rovio to its family of studios
However, there are still several stages to go before the deal is finalised
Birds Of A Feather
Sega to finalise Rovio acquisition next week
Sonic and Angry Birds to be one big family as Sega takes 96.3% of shares
Deals
Sega's Rovio deal clears regulatory hurdles and gets the green light
Barring a sudden 11th hour flap, the Sega's Rovio acquisition is set to go ahead
Stocks
EA and other video game stocks see big boost as M&A fever creeps in
Shares are trading ‘in sympathy’ with Microsoft and ABK as the AquiBlizz saga looks set to close
Blockchain
Sega cools off on blockchain gaming after Rovio acquisition
Mobile could be the way forward for the home of the hedgehog
Jobs
Industry Moves: Hirings and Promotions around the Mobile Games Industry; July 10, 2023
Yat Siu joins a crack team of Web3 enthusiasts, CEO of Nine66 goes back to VC and a NetEase vet joins Sega
Appointments
Sega appoints NetEase alumni as new senior general manager of mobile publishing
Robin Ng served with NetEase from 2019 to 2021
Sonic Speculations
Microsoft acquiring Sega? Rumours get extinguished by COO Shuji Utsumi
The Federal Trade Commission’s suit against Microsoft reveals notions of acquiring Sega… Which went precisely nowhere
Week That Was
Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days
The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news and discuss the big Rovio buyout, big-ups and back-slapping and Epic moves…
Industry Insight
“Rovio devs must be salivating at the thought of working with these IPs...” The Sega/Rovio deal: The industry speaks
Industry experts give their take on what Sega will do with Rovio and who'll be splashing the cash next
Comment & Opinion
“The shame for Finland is it isn’t Rovio buying Sega…" Six ex-Rovio staff give their take on the big deal
It's the big money buyout that's got everyone in mobile talking. But what do famous 'ex-Rovians' make of it?
Deal Diary
Sega & Rovio: Four key dates to watch
The deal isn't out of the woods yet. Here are the important moments to pencil into your calendar
Collaborations
The last time that Sonic and Angry Birds teamed up
Thanks to cross-promotion deals between the two friendly companies, today's Rovio and Sega deal isn’t without precedent
Acquisition
Sega + Rovio: How did we get here?
Now that Sega is acquiring the Angry Birds developer, we retread the steps both parties took towards the big deal
Acquisitions
Rovio: What's the big deal and why did Sega buy them?
It's the big money deal that has set the mobile gaming world talking. But just what's in it for both parties?
Done Deal
Sega buys Rovio for €706 million
It's official. After a weekend of rumours the deal is done. Full details inside
Pending Deal
Sega to snap up Rovio for $1 billion?
Will Sonic join forces with the Angry Birds?
It’s Showtime
Persona: The Phantom X available for pre-order in China
The game is the first in the franchise released on mobile
Working Practices
Sega to increase wages by an average of 30%
The iconic Japanese gaming giant is increasing wages to retain talent
Supersonic Studio
Sega opens new California-based office to encourage creativity and facilitate streaming
Office will be a space for 235 employees across Sega and Atlus
Sega In Singapore
Sega announces Singapore-based subsidiary as it seeks to expand in the Southeast Asia market
Established as a "key base" for future activity
Bringing The Blockchain
Sega’s first blockchain game is coming from partnership with double jump.tokyo
A blockchain game using the Sangokushi Taisen IP is on the horizon
Sonic Boom
SEGA announces Jinke as exclusive licensee of Sonic the Hedgehog mobile titles
Entertainment firm declared exclusive licensee of Sonic Dash and Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom in mainland China
Gaze Into The Crystal Ball
PocketGamer.biz’s predictions for 2022 mobile gaming
NFTs, the metaverse, and hybrid monetisation
Dashing Ahead
Sonic Dash surpasses 500 million downloads
Most played Sonic Mobile game ever
Follow The Rhythm
Sega reveals upcoming rhythm game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!
Heading to iOS and Android later this year
Digital Event
Gamescom 2021 roster includes Bethesda, EA, Sega, Ubisoft and more
Taking place between August 25th and 29th, 2021
Pgc Digital #7
PGC Digital: Sega's Rowan Tafler breaks down marketing basics and why 'no one really cares about your game'
Sega Searchlight brand director spoke at PGC Digital #7 on the do's and don'ts of marketing
Big The Cat Missing
Mojang and Sega partner to bring Sonic the Hedgehog to Minecraft
Two-week Sonic-themed event
Sonic Rangers?
Sonic Central debuts Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Sonic 2022 and mobile partnerships
Sonic Dash, Sonic Forces and Sonic Racing all receive new content
Unstoppable
Sega unveils Sonic 30th anniversary event and celebratory video
Sonic Central will take place on May 27th, 2021
Eggman Or Robot-brick
Sega partners with LEGO on Sonic the Hedgehog set
The design was approved by 10,000 fans
Spinning Around
Second Sonic movie enters production next year
From March 15th to May 10th
Arcade Anniversary
Apple Arcade is a "welcome alternative to the free-to-play title", says Sega Hardlight's Neall Jones
Sonic Racing and ChuChu Rocket both launched with Apple Arcade
Farewell
Sega president Kenji Matsubara resigns
Comes just months after he was giving chief publishing officer role