The DeanBeat: Helsinki is still a hotbed for mobile games and tech Posted byby Dean Takahashi November 22, 2019 5 min This week, I found myself at a party at Löyly, a sauna and bar at the edge of the Baltic Sea in Helsinki, Finland.... Continue Reading 5 min
Angry Birds maker Rovio teases Shakira partnership Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 2, 2015 1 min Shakira is going to be part of Rovio’s Angry Birds family. That’s not so easy to do, as her hips don’t lie, and the Angry Birds... Continue Reading 1 min
The DeanBeat: Finnish game companies want to dominate, but they don’t want to be rock stars or emperors Posted byby Dean Takahashi November 21, 2014 5 min Supercell in particular isn't engaged in empire building, in contrast to Silicon Valley companies. Continue Reading 5 min
Angry Birds and Supercell game designers unveil ‘IronDanger,’ a giant fantasy film trilogy they’re doing in their ‘spare time’ Posted byby Dean Takahashi November 19, 2014 2 min The Finnish game companies gather to support a patriotic project. Continue Reading 2 min
In the land of Angry Birds: Rovio reveals its global entertainment ambitions (photo gallery) Posted byby Dean Takahashi November 24, 2013 9 min Rovio is building an entertainment empire and trying to become more than a one-brand company. Continue Reading 9 min
Angry Birds Star Wars tests just how far those funny birds can fly (interview) Posted byby Dean Takahashi November 11, 2012 6 min Rovio is figuring out how it will reach its next billion game downloads -- and how to become a huge entertainment brand. Continue Reading 6 min
Rovio: Star Wars Angry Birds ‘is the best Angry Birds we’ve ever done’ Posted byby Jeff Grubb October 8, 2012 1 min Rovio and Lucasfilm have officially partnered to bring the anger-prone fowl to Tatooine, the Death Star, and more. The developer will also have Angry Birds Star Wars merchandise in retailers by the end of the month. Continue Reading 1 min
Angry Birds maker Rovio plans to reveal its mobile book app Posted byby Dean Takahashi October 4, 2012 1 min Will it be about Bad Piggies or something else? Continue Reading 1 min
Angry Birds maker Rovio unveils new mobile game: Amazing Alex Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 11, 2012 2 min Angry Birds is apparently not enough for Rovio. The makers of the biggest game on mobile devices is ready to roll out a new... Continue Reading 2 min
17 reasons to go to GamesBeat 2012 Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 9, 2012 5 min We’ve been writing a lot of posts about our speakers at GamesBeat 2012. But here’s a summary of why we think this is the... Continue Reading 5 min