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Rovio's struggles continue as CEO steps down
Rovio's struggles continue as CEO steps down
Struggling gamemaker Rovio has just lost another major executive as CEO Pekka Rantala has stepped down. 10 Dec 2015
'Angry Birds' movie is an origin story about why they are so angry
'Angry Birds' movie is an origin story about why they are so angry
Rovio has released the first trailer for their upcoming 'Angry Birds' movie, one that should answer the question about why birds and pigs hate each other. 25 Sep 2015 - 3 comments
Rovio tries again with new puzzler called 'Nibblers'
Rovio tries again with new puzzler called 'Nibblers'
Angry Birds creator Rovio is trying its hand at puzzle games again, launching the 'Nibblers,' a delicious new matching game with cute characters and fresh and fruity puzzle gameplay. 12 Sep 2015
Rovio to cut 37 percent of workforce
Rovio to cut 37 percent of workforce
Finland's casual mobile game hitmaker Rovio has forecasted yet another large drop in earnings this year, and will cut 37 percent of its workforce. 26 Aug 2015
'Angry Birds 2' sees over 25 million downloads in first week
'Angry Birds 2' sees over 25 million downloads in first week
Rovio's latest franchise game, 'Angry Birds 2,' has seen over 25 million free downloads in its first week of availability 09 Aug 2015
Rovio announces Angry Birds 2, six years after the original
Rovio announces Angry Birds 2, six years after the original
Six years after the original launched for mobile in 2009, Finnish games developer Rovio has announced 'Angry Birds 2,' the long-awaited sequel. 18 Jul 2015
Rovio unveils 'Angry Birds Fight' puzzler hybrid
Rovio unveils 'Angry Birds Fight' puzzler hybrid
Finnish casual gaming company Rovio has unveiled Angry Birds Fight, a new game that mixes elements of an RPG with a puzzle game akin to hit games like Candy Crush. 12 Jun 2015 - 1 comment
'Angry Birds' parent Rovio inks toy deal with Lego
'Angry Birds' parent Rovio inks toy deal with Lego
Casual gaming company Rovio has signed a deal with giant toymaker Lego to launch a line of 'Angry Birds' blocks. 09 Jun 2015
Angry Birds Stella gets a puzzler sequel called POP!
Angry Birds Stella gets a puzzler sequel called POP!
Rovio, who for years was the golden standard of casual mobile gaming, has a new game today as it looks to get back to the top of the iOS and Google Play charts. 12 Mar 2015
Rovio's latest game is here: 'Jolly Jam'
Rovio's latest game is here: 'Jolly Jam'
Rovio has announced the latest game from its third-party publishing division: Jolly Jam. 20 Feb 2015 - 1 comment
Happy 5th birthday Angry Birds!
Happy 5th birthday Angry Birds!
In December 2009, a relatively unknown Finnish game developer called Rovio Entertainment released the first 'Angry Birds' title for iOS and the game quickly became a hit. 12 Dec 2014 - 1 comment
New 'Angry Birds Transformers' is the latest spinoff in the series
New 'Angry Birds Transformers' is the latest spinoff in the series
Rovio has announced the latest game in their ever-expanding Angry Birds universe, a 'Transformers' tie-in game. 17 Jun 2014
New Rovio RPG 'Angry Birds Epic' coming this week to iOS, Android
New Rovio RPG 'Angry Birds Epic' coming this week to iOS, Android
Rovio fans need no longer wait for the launch of the turn-based RPG 'Angry Birds Epic,' as the casual gaming company says the new game will reach iOS and Android on June 12th. 10 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Rovio reveals more about 'Stella' Angry Birds spinoff game
Rovio reveals more about 'Stella' Angry Birds spinoff game
Earlier this year, Rovio did a quick teaser about their upcoming Angry Birds spinoff game Stella, and this week they have revealed more of the characters and a bit more of the gameplay. 04 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Angry Birds maker Rovio sees profits fall by 50 percent
Angry Birds maker Rovio sees profits fall by 50 percent
Rovio, the gaming company behind the blockbuster Angry Birds series, saw its profits fall almost 50 percent in 2013, on Rovio that barely grew. 29 Apr 2014 - 2 comments
New 'Angry Birds Epic' is an adventure, turn-based RPG
New 'Angry Birds Epic' is an adventure, turn-based RPG
Earlier this week, Rovio teased their upcoming 'Angry Birds' game with a video showing a bird hiding in a suit of armor and the tagline of it will be epic. 12 Mar 2014 - 4 comments
Rovio teases upcoming medieval-themed 'Angry Birds'
Rovio teases upcoming medieval-themed 'Angry Birds'
Rovio has teased another upcoming 'Angry Birds' game this week, following last month's reveal of Angry Birds Stella. 10 Mar 2014 - 3 comments
Rovio announces 'Angry Birds Stella' spin-off
Rovio announces 'Angry Birds Stella' spin-off
Finnish gaming giant Rovio has announced a new spin-off of their popular Angry Birds series, basing the new game on the female character 'Stella.' 13 Feb 2014
Rovio reports $71 million profit on just $200 million revenue
Rovio reports $71 million profit on just $200 million revenue
Angry Birds maker remains extremely popular 03 Apr 2013 - 1 comment
Rovio's 'The Croods' now available on iOS, Android
Rovio's 'The Croods' now available on iOS, Android
Based on movie by DreamWorks Animation 15 Mar 2013 - 1 comment
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