Rovio buys fellow Finns Futuremark Games Studio

Rovio, the team responsible for Angry Birds and Angry Birds Space (and parts of this), has acquired Futuremark Games Studio, creator of Unstoppable Gorg and Shattered Horizon, among other titles. Futuremark Games was founded in 2008 and is based in Finland alongside Rovio, which may explain why Rovio chose to acquire this particular smaller studio over your own basement operation in Florida. Maybe.

“They are an incredibly talented and experienced team, and we are thrilled to have them on board,” Rovio Entertainment CEO Mikael Hed said. “Rovio’s success is founded on the excellence of our team, and Futuremark Games Studio is going to be a superb addition.”

That might also be why Rovio chose Futuremark Games, but if it helps just keep telling yourself that this is a classic case of nationalism.Continue reading Rovio buys fellow Finns Futuremark Games StudioRovio buys fellow Finns Futuremark Games Studio originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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