Rovio closes Copenhagen studio following shut down of Sonic Blitz
Rovio has closed its Copenhagen studio and cancelled the mobile game Sonic Blitz, impacting approximately 20 employees. CEO Alexandre Pelletier-Normand cited poor retention and a need to concentrate resources as reasons for the discontinuation. Sega, which acquired Rovio in 2023, reported a significant impairment on the acquisition cost due to profitability falling below forecasts and challenges integrating technology.
- Entities
- Person: Haruki Satomi
- Company: SEGA
- Person: Alex Pelletier-Normand
- Game: Sonic Blitz
- Topic: Mobile Gaming
- Topic: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Topic: Game Development
- Company: Rovio
- Company: Sega West
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