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===Background===
'''King.com Limited''', trading as '''King''' and also known as '''King Digital Entertainment''', is a video game developer and publisher launched in 2003 and based in St. Julian's, Malta that specialises in social games. The company gained fame after releasing the cross-platform title ''Candy Crush Saga'' in 2012, considered one of the most financially successful games
In February 2016, the company was acquired by [[Activision Blizzard Studios|Activision Blizzard]] for $5.9 billion, and operates as its own entity within that company. King is led by Riccardo Zacconi, who has served in the role of chief executive officer since co-founding the company. Gerhard Florin took over Melvyn Morris's role as chairman in November 2014. As of 2017, King employs 2,000 people.
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'''Logo:''' On an {{color|orange}} background lit up by a spotlight, the stylized {{color|gold}} text "{{color|gold|'''''King'''''}}" is seen in the center of the screen. Both ends of the text have a orb on the ends, the top arm of the "K" extends up into a point, and the "g" forms an underline below the rest of the text, creating an abstract crown silhouette.
'''Variants:'''
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Background
King.com Limited, trading as King and also known as King Digital Entertainment, is a video game developer and publisher launched in 2003 and based in St. Julian's, Malta that specialises in social games. The company gained fame after releasing the cross-platform title Candy Crush Saga in 2012, considered one of the most financially successful games utilizing the freemium model.
In February 2016, the company was acquired by Activision Blizzard for $5.9 billion, and operates as its own entity within that company. King is led by Riccardo Zacconi, who has served in the role of chief executive officer since co-founding the company. Gerhard Florin took over Melvyn Morris's role as chairman in November 2014. As of 2017, King employs 2,000 people.
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Logo: On an orange background lit up by a spotlight, the stylized gold text "King" is seen in the center of the screen. Both ends of the text have a orb on the ends, the top arm of the "K" extends up into a point, and the "g" forms an underline below the rest of the text, creating an abstract crown silhouette.
Variants:
- Sometimes, "Loading..." is below the logo.
- On Candy Crush Jelly Saga, text appears below the logo, which changes every time. (examples: "Waking up Cupcake Carl", "Making more green jelly for the Queen")
- On Candy Crush Friends Saga, facts about the characters in the series are shown instead, with the respective character to the right.
Technique: None.
Music/Sounds: None or the game's music.
Availability: Seen on games released by this company.
