Alex Pelletier-Normand
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Gamescom 2026 attendance rose 6% to 368,000 visitors
Gamescom 2026 saw a 6% increase in attendance, reaching 368,000 visitors, with a notable rise in international participation and exhibitors. In contrast, Rovio has closed its Copenhagen studio and cancelled the mobile game Sonic Blitz due to poor retention, impacting approximately 20 employees and reflecting broader industry challenges.
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.
Sega Europe vet Post steps down as West Studios COO, Rovio's Pelletier-Normand taking his place
Jurgen Post is stepping down as COO of Sega Europe's West Studios and will be replaced by Rovio's CEO, Alex Pelletier-Normand, who will hold both positions. Post will remain with Sega Europe in an advisory capacity, while Tatsuyuki Miyazaki takes over his regional managing director responsibilities. This transition follows Sega's acquisition of Rovio in 2023.
