Tag Archives: Mikael Hed
Sat, Jun 09, 2012 | 21:37 BST
Rovio considering Dublin move to take advantage of tax breaks, says CEO
Rovio CEO Mikael Hed has said the firm is considering moving its headquarters from Finland to Dublin in order to take advantage of Ireland’s 12.5% tax rate. Speaking with the Irish Times, Hed said the tax rate is a plus in the country’s favor, as Finland’s current rate is 24%. Currently, the firm employs a staff of 400 in Finland, and Hed said an Irish studio could also end up manufacturing Angry Birds, and other titles the firm is working on. and other new games they have created. “We are considering [Ireland,] said Hed. “It is something that we need to look at. For now we have stayed in Finland. But it is on top of our minds.”
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Posted in: Casual, Development, Finland, Ireland
Tags: Angry Birds, Mikael Hed, rovio
Wed, May 09, 2012 | 00:10 BST
Angry Birds Space getting closer to Windows Phone launch
After all that is-it-or-isn’t-it over whether Angry Birds Space would reach Windows Phone, Rovio has apparently confirmed the new port is not far off.
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Posted in: Casual, Mobile, Windows Phone 7
Tags: angry birds space, Mikael Hed, rovio
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 | 09:31 GMT
Rovio CEO: Gamers aren’t ‘walking wallets’
Angry Birds creator Rovio wants to treat its end users as human beings, not infinite cash cows.
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Posted in: Casual
Tags: Angry Birds, Mikael Hed, rovio
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 | 23:23 GMT
Rovio Boss: Piracy isn’t always bad for business
Angry Birds developer Rovio’s boss feels that piracy isn’t always bad for business and can actually help in building an entertainment brand.
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Posted in: Casual, Piracy
Tags: Angry Birds, Mikael Hed, rovio
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 | 13:29 BST
Angry Birds Halloween sees 1 million downloads on App Store in 6 days
Rovio’s announced Angry Birds Halloween has seen 1 million downloads from the App Store in its first six days on sale.
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Posted in: Casual, iPad, iPhone
Tags: Angry Birds Halloween, Mikael Hed, rovio
Deciphering Dark Souls 2′s ‘accessibility’