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Nordisk acquires Flashbulb Games
Nordisk Games has announced that it has acquired Flashbulb Games, a Danish studio that the company has had an interest in for some time.
Mario Kart returns to the top of the UK game sales chart
UK Charts. Week of November 27, 2021:
1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Edition
2. FIFA 22
3. Minecraft Switch Edition
Nodisk Games acquires major stake in Star Stable
Nordisk Games has now become a majority shareholder in Star Stable Entertainment after increasing its stake in the company.
More than 1,300 employees and contractors requested Bobby Kotick leave Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard employees and contractors have called for the company’s CEO, Bobby Kotick, to be removed.
Xbox Head evaluating relationship with Activision Blizzard
Phil Spencer, Xbox Head, made it public that he is carefully considering the company’s relationship with publisher Activision Blizzard.
Saints Row pushed back further in 2022
The upcoming Saints Row title has been delayed by a few months so that it will now launch on August 23, 2022.
PlayStation CEO criticizes Activision Blizzard situation
PlayStation’s CEO Jim Ryan isn’t happy with how Activision Blizzard has responded to the allegations made against Bobby Kotick.
Some Activision Blizzard shareholders call for Kotick’s departure
A group of Activision Blizzard shareholders called for the resignation of CEO Bobby Kotick in light of the recent stories and allegations.
Thunderful acquires Early Morning Studio
Early Morning Studio has been acquired for SEK 80.0 million by Thunderful Group, including SEK 45.0 cash and SEK 35.0 in shares.
Kotick given vote of confidence by Activision Blizzard board
Despite so many calls for Activision Blizzard’s CEO to step down, Kotick has been given a vote of confidence from the company’s board.
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