SEGA's Acquisition of Rovio: Insights and Possibilities.
TL;DR
Six former Rovio employees share their thoughts on Sega's acquisition of Rovio for $775 million. While some see it as a good deal for both parties, others express sadness at another big Finnish studio passing into foreign hands. However, they also believe that Rovio's success will inspire and start new game start-ups in Finland. The Finnish mobile games ecosystem has been the most successful per capita in the world, and they believe that this deal will make Rovio even stronger in the long run, enabling more talent to grow in Finland.
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