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'''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 utilising the freemium model. |
'''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 utilising the freemium model. |
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'''Logo:''' On an {{color|orange}} background with a spotlight, we see the King logo. |
'''Logo:''' On an {{color|orange}} background with a spotlight, we see the King logo. |
Revision as of 19:55, 23 January 2023
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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 utilising 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.
(2013?-)
Logo: On an orange background with a spotlight, we see the King logo.
Variant: 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")
Technique: None.
Music/Sounds: None or the game's music.
Availability: Common. Seen on games released by this company.