Sega to Acquire Rovio, Creator of Angry Birds, for $776 Million

Sega to Acquire Rovio, Creator of Angry Birds, for $776 Million

Sega has announced its plans to acquire Rovio, the Finnish video-game company responsible for the creation of the popular game, Angry Birds, for €706 million (~$776 million). Sega is seeking to expand its mobile gaming business and acquiring Rovio will give it access to Beacon, the platform that simplifies game design, monetization, and maintenance.