‘Angry Birds’ Maker Hatches IPO Plan
Finnish videogame company reports sharp rise in first-half sales and profit
https://www.wsj.com/articles/angry-birds-maker-rovio-confirms-ipo-plan-1504597726

My Summer Car is a Finnish video game, which is sent every car enthusiast’s dream: an eternal hot summer, the restoration project car, as well as laid-back rides along the sunny roads.

The game will be published as part of the Steam gaming service GreenLight program. Green Light in the player community itself to vote for candidates from among those games that can get through a sieve, and thus the Steam gaming service application. In this way, both the developer and Steam will know that the game will be in demand.

Source: http://www.tivi.fi/Kaikki_uutiset/suomalainen-unelmapeli-ikuisesta-kesasta-ja-projektiautosta-toteutuu-julkaisija-loytyi-6572643

Game homepage:
http://www.amistech.com/msc/

Red hooded man will focus on investment and start-up coaching, says Helsingin Sanomat.

Rovio’s reel-up, “Mighty Eagle,” Peter Vestarbacka leave the company, says Helsingin Sanomat .

Vester moves to start-ups as a coach and as an investor.

The Red Hoodie known man justifies the HS for his departure as a desire to “go out and do a little bit bigger stuff.”

Sources:
http://www.hs.fi/talous/a1466473476250
http://www.digitoday.fi/tyo-ja-ura/2016/06/21/hs-peter-vesterbacka-lahtee-roviolta/20166684/66

Tencent Holdings Ltd. has reached an agreement to buy Finnish mobile game maker Supercell Oy from SoftBank Group Corp., people familiar with the matter said, in a deal that could turn the Chinese internet giant into a global videogame powerhouse.

Chinese technology giant Tencent to buy a gaming company Supercell from Japanese telecom operator SoftBank.

According to Wall Street journal the price will be around 8 billion USD, which is around 7 billion Euros.

Sources:
http://www.iltalehti.fi/digi/2016062121770503_du.shtml
http://www.talouselama.fi/uutiset/tencent-ostaa-supercellin-yli-7-miljardilla-eurolla-suomen-yrityshistorian-suurin-myynti-6561355

China’s Tencent Seeks to Buy Majority Stake in ‘Clash of Clans’ Maker Supercell
Chinese Internet firm’s discussions with Japan’s SoftBank are still at early stage
http://www.wsj.com/article_email/tencent-in-talks-with-softbank-for-majority-stake-in-clash-of-clans-maker-supercell-1463987609-lMyQjAxMTA2NjI1MzgyODM2Wj

Internet company Tencent Holdings Ltd. of China is in talks with SoftBank Group Corp. to buy the Japanese telecommunications giant’s majority stake in Supercell Oy, the Finland-based maker of some of the world’s most popular mobile games, according to people briefed on the discussions.

SoftBank bought a 51% stake in Supercell—maker of the farm simulator game “Hay Day” and combat simulator “Clash of Clans”—for US$1.53 billion in 2013.

The Japanese company last year raised its stake to 73%, but didn’t disclose how much it paid.

Bloomberg reported last week that SoftBank (OTCPK:SFTBY) is mulling the sale of its subsidiary, Supercell Oy, to some unidentified Chinese buyers. Bloomberg speculated that the deal could be worth more than $5 billion.

Summary

Rumor has it that SoftBank is entertaining offers from Chinese firms interested in buying Supercell.

Supercell is the developer and publisher of multibillion-dollar-earning mobile game, Clash of Clans.

Supercell reported FY 2015 revenue of $2.3 billion and $924 million in net income.

Mobile is the biggest growth catalyst for video games. Electronic Arts is not yet one of the top publishers of mobile games.

Google has chosen two Finnish game finalists of the best Android apps and games in the race.

Supecell Clash Royale is competing for the best game for the title. Fingersoft Fast Like a Fox is a candidate, as well as indie game developers the most innovative application or game category.

Source: http://www.tivi.fi/Kaikki_uutiset/google-palkitsee-androidin-parhaimmistoa-mukana-kaksi-suomalaista-pelia-6544235

Supercell rose for the second year in a row in the game world ruler.

Supercell is the king of free games, and no longer even the uncrowned one analyzes the markets that App Annie , who at the same time to give the Super Cell in a playful crown. Game World suitably it is a trump card deck, the ace of spades.

As a tribute to Finnish Supercell deserves, above all, because it managed to stay last year for the second year in a row free games as a market leader.

In early March, Supercell told billion revenue and nearly one billion rising profits.

Source: http://www.tivi.fi/Kaikki_uutiset/supercell-onnistui-huikeassa-suorituksessa-pelimaailman-pataassa-6538689

More:
Top 52 Winners Profile: How King and Supercell Capitalized on Their Flagship Titles
http://blog.appannie.com/app-annie-52-top-spotlight-king-supercell/

Taking the top spot on the App Annie 52 for two years running, Supercell’s success is all the more impressive considering its small portfolio. In 2015, the company didn’t launch a new game, but rather concentrated its efforts on maximizing its existing franchises.

The cash cow of the company, freemium strategy game Clash of Clans, is the main revenue driver for Supercell, although its other games are also doing well. The publisher’s games are most popular in the US and China, but they’re played nearly everywhere.