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Sega reports $31.6m net loss during FY26, cancels 'Super Game' project amid strategic pivot
Sega Sammy reported a net loss of $31.6 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, impacted by significant impairment losses from its acquisitions of Rovio and Stakelogic. The company is pivoting its strategy, reducing the priority of free-to-play games and reassigning over 100 developers to full game development. The ambitious 'Super Game' project has also been cancelled.
Subway Surfers X Angry Birds 2 Collaboration Announced
SYBO's Subway Surfers is collaborating with Rovio Entertainment Ltd's Angry Birds 2 for a limited-time in-game event celebrating Subway Surfers' 14th anniversary. The crossover, starting May 11, will introduce Angry Birds characters Red, Chuck, and Bomb into Subway Surfers, along with themed content and gameplay experiences. Both games are available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Angry Birds marks new milestone with induction into the World Video Game Hall of Fame
Rovio Entertainment's Angry Birds franchise has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play. Launched in 2009, Angry Birds was instrumental in defining the mobile gaming era and has since evolved into a multi-platform entertainment brand with over 5 billion downloads. Creative Officer Ben Mattes attributes the franchise's longevity to its simple core idea, engaged fan community, and globally resonant humor.
How have things been going at Rovio since it was bought by Sega?
Rovio's creative officer Ben Mattes discusses the company's integration into Sega following its acquisition in 2023. Despite a significant financial writedown by Sega, Mattes emphasizes Rovio's value as a mobile-first, transmedia company aiming to elevate the Angry Birds IP to the same level as Sega's Sonic franchise. Collaboration between the companies is ongoing, with examples like Angry Birds characters appearing in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
