Sega Admits Acquisition of Angry Birds Maker Rovio Hasn't Worked as Planned, Blames 'Rapidly Changing' and Competitive Mobile Market
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by Vikki BlakeFebruary 13, 2026
Sega has written off $200 million of its $776 million acquisition of Angry Birds maker, Rovio, stating the "profitability of [the mobile] business had fallen below the initial forecast" — corporate speak for, 'this hasn't made us as much money as we thought it would.'
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Originally published on IGN on 2/13/2026