Latest clearly sourced MAXGG coverage about King.
The puzzle game spinoff is back in Malaysia on Google Play with six new blockers, four new chapters, a Raid Tournament, and a customisable companion system.
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Microsoft's Candy Crush studio reached a deal with Engineers of Sweden and Unionen just before a scheduled September 25 strike, securing workplace protections for around 100 unionized employees.
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Candy Crush maker King has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Swedish unions Unionen and the Engineers of Sweden, cancelling planned strikes scheduled for September 25 at its Stockholm and Malmo offices.
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Lead artists Silvia Toma and Emil Sellström reveal the design rules and creative process behind Candy Crush's enduring "ugly-cute" aesthetic, from papercraft foundations to seasonal transformations.
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Chase Shi returns to Scopely as VP of game product after five years at Blizzard, while King promotes Andreas Jansson to senior director of engineering. Other studios including Loom, Funday, Tactile, and Zynga also announce executive appointments.
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Swedish trade unions have issued a strike notice against King following the company's rejection of a proposed collective bargaining agreement. If mediation fails, employees will strike on September 25.
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Brian Ward is stepping down as CEO of Savvy Games Group, with Saudi Arabia's PIF deputy governor Turqi Alnowaiser taking over as interim lead amid various major industry promotions and departures.
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