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Razer and Tencent collaborate for cloud gaming standards

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John Earner

CEO, Space Ape Games
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Last Updated: Dec 3rd, 2014
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Articles featuring John Earner

Articles featuring John Earner

The madness and method of Supercell’s M&A philosophy BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR Jun 14th, 2018

The madness and method of Supercell’s M&A philosophy

A double-edged sword

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  • M&A
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“I’ve always struggled to imagine ourselves anywhere else”: Space Ape CEO on Supercell deal SUPER SPACE APE Jun 30th, 2017

“I’ve always struggled to imagine ourselves anywhere else”: Space Ape CEO on Supercell deal

John Earner discusses why the London studio turned down other offers to partner with the most successful mobile games developer in the world

  • Investment
  • Acquisition
Supercell acquires 62% stake in UK mobile games studio Space Ape for $55.8 million OUT OF THIS WORLD May 23rd, 2017

Supercell acquires 62% stake in UK mobile games studio Space Ape for $55.8 million

New future beckons for successful London developer valued at $90 million

  • Finland
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  • Acquisition
  • Deal
  • London
Space Ape Games taps over 20 YouTube stars as characters in Fastlane: Road to Revenge FASTLANE TO YOUTUBE Mar 31st, 2017

Space Ape Games taps over 20 YouTube stars as characters in Fastlane: Road to Revenge

The kids will love it

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Rival Kingdoms smashes 1 million downloads a week after launch KINGDOM OF HEAVEN May 14th, 2015

Rival Kingdoms smashes 1 million downloads a week after launch

Space Ape Games hits jackpot

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  • London
  • Rival Kingdoms
Mobile strategy dev Space Ape raises $7 million for Samuari Siege follow up INVESTMENT Dec 3rd, 2014

Mobile strategy dev Space Ape raises $7 million for Samuari Siege follow up

Outfit prepping Rival Kingdoms for 2015

  • Investment
  • Jobs
  • UK
  • London
  • Series C
Clash of the clan makers: Space Ape on building the world's #2 mobile RTS Oct 23rd, 2013

Clash of the clan makers: Space Ape on building the world's #2 mobile RTS

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