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1 month ago

Embracer sales decline 26% to $1.3bn during first nine months of fiscal year CEO describes Q3 results as a "clear improvement" compared to previous quarters, citing success of core IPs

#swedentech #gamedev @embracergroup sales decline 26% to $1.3bn during first nine months of fiscal year. CEO describes Q3 results as a "clear improvement" compared to previous quarters, citing the success of core IPs. By @GIBiz

www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-sal... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 month ago

Supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025 Headcount grew 30% with 890 employees globally, developer contributed €220 million to Finnish economy

#helyes #gamedev @supercell revenue declines 4% to €2.65bn in 2025, and headcount grew 30%, reaching 890 employees globally, developer contributed €220M to the Finnish economy. By @GIBiz

www.gamesindustry.biz/supercell-revenue-declin... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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3 months ago

Netflix acquires Estonian avatar platform Ready Player Me — Invest in Estonia From Tallinn to the global screen! Netflix just acquired Estonian avatar platform, Ready Player Me, to expand its gaming ambitions.

#exit: 🇪🇪 #estotech #avatar platform @readyplayerme has been acquired by @netflix to expand its #gaming ambitions. By @EstoniaInvest

investinestonia.com/netflix-acquires-estonia... #NordicMade #balticdev #gamedev #NordicDev

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3 months ago

‘If we build it, they will come’: Skövde, the tiny town powering up Sweden’s video game boom It started with a goat. Now – via a degree for developers and an incubator for startups – the tiny city is churning out world-famous video game hits. What is the secret of its success?

‘If we build it, they will come’: Skövde, the tiny town powering up Sweden’s video #gamedev boom. By The @guardian

www.theguardian.com/games/2025/dec/12/skovde... #NordicMade #swedentech #NordicDev @Perarnelundberg @UNIofSkovde

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3 months ago

Supercell promotes Sara Bach to president amid restructure The company is bringing its business operations, marketing and community, people, and game tech teams under the newly-formed Live Games division

🇫🇮 #helyes #gamedev @supercell promotes Sara Bach to president amid restructure. By @GIBiz

www.gamesindustry.biz/supercell-promotes-sara-... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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3 months ago

Embracer shares drop 30% ahead of Coffee Stain spin-off The company is set to go public as its own entity on December 11

#swedentech #gamedev @Embracer Group shares drop 30% ahead of Coffee Stain spin-off. By @GIBiz

www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-shares-drop-30-... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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4 months ago

Embracer sells off Arc Games and Cryptic Studios Embracer has divested another two studios from its sprawling portfolio. Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have been purchas…

🇸🇪 #swedentech #gamedev @embracergroup continues to downsize following previous acquisition spree, sells off @ArcGames and Cryptic Studios. By @GIBiz

www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-sells-off-arc-g... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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4 months ago

Arc Raiders becomes "most successful global launch" in Nexon's history Publisher releases Q3 results, experiences declines in revenue and operating income while recording a 41% rise in net income

#sthlmtech #gamedev @EmbarkStudios' @ARCRaidersGame has become Nexon's "most successful global launch in its history," having sold over 4M copies since October 30. By @GIBiz

www.gamesindustry.biz/arc-raiders-becomes-most... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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4 months ago

Swedish games industry revenue grew 6.8% in 2024 Number of games companies rose by 9% to 1,101, with 105 new firms established last year

Swedish games industry revenue grew 6.8% in 2024. Number of games companies rose by 9% to 1,101, with 105 new firms established last year. By @GIBiz

www.gamesindustry.biz/swedish-games-industry-r... #NordicMade #NordicDev #gamedev #sthlmtech #gbgtech #skanestartups

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4 months ago

Finnish indie studio Yrdvaab receives €130k backing to continue work on space strategy title Ephemeris | EU-Startups Yrdvaab Ltd, an indie game studio based in Oulu, has secured over €130k in new funding from the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the

🇫🇮 #oulutech indie #gamedev @Yrdvaab has raised €130K+ in new funding from the European Structural Investment Funds to continue developing its #space strategy game #Ephemeris. By @EU_Startups

www.eu-startups.com/2025/11/finn... #NoridMade #NordicDev

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7 months ago

Finnish games industry generates €2.85bn in 2024 The Finnish games industry has declined 4.9% over the past two years, turning over €2.85 billion in 2024.

The Finnish games industry generated €2.85 billion in 2024, representing a 4.9% year-over-year decline. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/finnish-games-industry-g... #NordicMade #NordicDev #gamedev #finlandtech #helyes

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8 months ago

Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen: "Europe doesn't need to become Silicon Valley" Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen on how AI will change gaming, how to take the fear out of failure and why he's bullish on European tech

#helyes #gamedev @supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen (@ipaananen): "Europe doesn't need to become Silicon Valley". The Finnish gaming unicorn's cofounder joins the @Siftedeu #Podcast sifted.eu/articles/ilk... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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8 months ago

From Vilnius to the world: led by Nordcurrent, Lithuania’s gaming ambitions grow With talent, low overheads, and breakout studios like Nordcurrent, the country is making its mark on the global stage.

Lithuania is emerging as a promising hub for #gamedev #startups in the Baltics, thanks to its combination of strong technical talent, low operational costs, and a supportive business environment. By @tech_eu tech.eu/2025/07/25/f... #NordicMade #baltictech #LTstartups #NordicDev

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9 months ago

Studio555 raises €4M to blend interior design with gaming Studio555 is creating a next-generation experience that transforms interior design into a playable, interactive, and accessible experience for all.

#sthlmtech / #helyes #Studio555 raises €4M in #seed funding co-led by @HOFCapital and @FailupVC , to blend interior design with gaming. By @tech_eu tech.eu/2025/06/16/s... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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9 months ago

Lars Wingefors steps down as Embracer CEO, Phil Rogers to take on role in August 2025 Embracer co-founder Lars Wingefors is stepping down as CEO, with current deputy CEO Phil Rogers taking over the role in…

#swedentech #gamedev @Embracer co-founder Lars Wingefors is stepping down as CEO, with current deputy CEO Phil Rogers taking over the role in August 2025. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/lars-wingefo... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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11 months ago

Court Ruling Opens Door for G5  – Silicon Valley Nordic Beat Swedish game developer G5 Entertainment, led from San Francisco by CEO Vlad Suglobov, welcomes the latest ruling in the legal battle between Epic Games and Apple.

#sthlmtech #gamedev G5 Entertainment, led from San Francisco by CEO Vlad Suglobov, welcomes the latest court ruling in the legal battle between Epic Games and Apple. By @MargLevander via Silicon Valley Nordic Beat svnordicbeat.com/court-ruling... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 year ago

Levelling up - Ultra secures €10.8 million to redefine gaming in Europe with one-stop destination | EU-Startups Tallinn-based Ultra, a one-stop destination for gamers, publishers, and developers, has completed a €10.8 million funding round to expand the team,

#estotech #Ultra, a one-stop destination for #gamers, #publishers, and #developers, has completed a €10.8M funding round to expand the team, develop the platform, and lay the groundwork for a future raise. By @EU_Startups www.eu-startups.com/2025/04/leve... #NordicMade #NordicDev #gamedev

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1 year ago

Former EA exec Adolf Kristjansson appointed Starbreeze CEO Adolf Kristjansson has been appointed as Starbreeze's new CEO. Kristjansson will assume the role on April 1.

Former EA exec Adolf Kristjansson (@AdolfKr) was appointed #sthlmtech #gamedev Starbreeze Entertainment (@StarbreezeAB) CEO, replacing current interim CEO Mats Juhl, who resumes his role as CFO. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/former-ea-ex... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 year ago

#exit: #estotech game-based marketing campaign platform startup @Adact_software acquired by Israeli company @Optimove. By @BalticVC www.balticvc.com/2025/03/isra... #NordicMade #baltictech #NordicDev #martech

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1 year ago

Finnish mobile dev Seven Stars secures seed funding round Finnish mobile developer Seven Stars has secured a seed funding round led by Spintop Ventures and Behold Ventures along…

#finlandtech #mobile #gamedev Seven Stars secures seed funding round co-led by Spintop Ventures and Behold Ventures. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/finnish-mobi... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 year ago

#gbgtech #gamedev Thunderful Gothenburg rebrands as Stormteller Games. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/thunderful-g... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 year ago

Unity cuts jobs once again as it makes "important organisational changes" Unity has reportedly implemented another round of layoffs.

#SF / #cphftw @unity cuts jobs once again as it makes "important organizational changes". By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/unity-cuts-j... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 year ago

Dead Astronauts raises €4m in seed funding round Swedish developer Dead Astronauts has raised €4 million in an "oversubscribed" seed funding round led by Behold Venture…

#skanestartups #gamedev @deadastronauts_ has raised €4M in an "oversubscribed" seed funding round led by Behold Ventures. By @GIBiz www.gamesindustry.biz/dead-astrona... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 year ago

In for the Forever Game We founded Supercell to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. We have to always think long-term, stay focused on the work and not on the ou...

Ilkka Paananen (@ipaananen) co-founder and CEO of #helyes #gamedev @supercell summarizes Supercell in 2024: Record year (300M+ players, $3B+ revenue, 77% growth) with unprecedented challenges. For more read his blog post at: supercell.com/en/news/fore... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 year ago

Sweden's Resolution Games unites with Wizards of the Coast for Demeo X Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked - ArcticStartup Stockholm-based XR game studio Resolution Games has partnered with Wizards of the Coast, a division of Hasbro, to launch Demeo X Dungeons & Dragons:

#sthlmtech #XR #gamedev studio @resolutiongame has partnered with Wizards of the Coast, a division of @Hasbro, to launch a new multiplayer, cross-platform tactical RPG 'Demeo X Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked'. By @arcticstartup arcticstartup.com/resolution-g... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 year ago

Aonic invests $10M in Turkish mobile gaming platform mega fortuna Aonic is uniting elite teams to build the next gaming powerhouse, and unlocking cross-team collaboration is a key part of this strategy.

#sthlmtech video gaming and technology group Aonic (@YesItsAonic) has completed a $10M minority investment in Mega Fortuna (@megafortunaco), a mobile gaming discovery and loyalty platform operator based in Türkiye. By @tech_eu tech.eu/2025/01/15/a... #NordicMade #NordicDev

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1 year ago

Lithuania’s Innovation Agency offers funding for gametech and edtech startups - ArcticStartup The Innovation Agency of Lithuania has opened a new funding opportunity for GameTech and EdTech startups, offering grants of up to €62,046.60. A total of

Lithuania’s Innovation Agency offers funding for #LTstartups within #gametech and #edtech. By @arcticstartup arcticstartup.com/the-innovati... #NordicMade #baltictech #NordicDev #nordicedtech @edtech_news