Candy Crush Soda Saga.
Candy Crush Soda Saga.
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Candy Crush Saga is becoming a game show for CBS

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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I’ll take “Unlikely game show inspirations” for $1,000, Alex.

King, Lionsgate, and CBS announced that the hit puzzle series for mobile Candy Crush is going to serve as the inspiration for a new one-hour game show. CBS will handle domestic distribution, and Lionsgate will take care of international duties. Candy Crush Saga and its sequel, Candy Crush Soda Saga, are two of the most popular games in the $36 billion mobile industry. Now the franchise is extending its sweet roots to new entertainment venues.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.