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Report64 pages
The Game Industry of Finland 2024
The Finnish game industry, a significant player in the European market and among the top five globally by turnover, demonstrates resilience and adaptability despite recent economic shifts.
- The Finnish game industry reached a record 270 active studios employing 4,300 professionals by the end of 2024.
- Annual industry turnover contracted to €2.85 billion, with private investment slowing to €128 million.
- Studios are diversifying away from a mobile-first model, with PC development now reaching parity and increased exploration of console and VR platforms.
Neogames FinlandSep 2025
Presentation4 pages
THQ Nordic AB Acquires Bugbear Entertainment: Investor Presentation
THQ Nordic AB's investor presentation details its acquisition of Bugbear Entertainment, a Helsinki-based racing game developer, on November 14, 2018.
- THQ Nordic acquired a 90% stake in Helsinki-based Bugbear Entertainment in November 2018, with an option to purchase the remaining 10%.
- The acquisition grants THQ Nordic full ownership of Bugbear’s intellectual property, specifically the Wreckfest and Stuntfest franchises.
- Wreckfest, which sold over 400,000 units on Steam following its June 2018 release, serves as the primary driver for the acquisition due to its strong commercial performance.
THQ NordicNov 2018