På trods af Angry Birds 2's succes (næsten 50 millioner downloads på den første måned), har udvikleren Rovio afsløret, at de vil fyre op til 260 stillinger på tværs af hele firmaet. Fyringerne er et resultat af, at Rovio fokuserer på tre kerneområder: spil, medier og produkter.
"While we have gathered good momentum this year, especially with the launch of the Angry Birds 2 game -- downloaded nearly 50 million times in its first month of release -- fundamental changes are needed to ensure Rovio succeeds in its global ambitions to be the leading entertainment company with mobile games at its heart," siger Rovio's CEO Pekka Rantala "This is personally a difficult decision. However, it is certain that a leaner and more agile Rovio is absolutely necessary to move forward and take the company to new successes in the future. We will work with and support all our employees through this period of change."
"Rovio's growth and eagerness to explore new business opportunities over the past few years has been exceptional,"tilføjer Rantala. "As a result, we did too many things. In our current financial condition we must now put focus on where we are at our best: in creating magnificent gaming experiences, in producing an amazing animation movie and in delighting our fans with great products."
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