Activision Blizzard subsidiary Z2 shuts down Seattle game studio amid larger layoffs Z2, a Seattle game studio owned by Activision Blizzard, is shutting down. The office closure is part of larger layoffs… Read More
Z2, a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, cuts jobs to better align with ‘strategic goals’ Z2, the Seattle-based game studio acquired by King Digital Entertainment last year, has cut jobs in its support functions group. Founded… Read More
Activision Blizzard buying Candy Crush maker King Digital for $5.9B, along with Seattle gaming studio Z2 In one of the biggest acquisitions in the gaming industry this year, Activision Blizzard announced today that it is buying… Read More
Z2 launches first title under King Digital, a new simulation game dubbed Paradise Bay Six months after its acquisition by Candy Crush maker King Digital, Z2 is back with a new mobile gaming title… Read More
GeekWire Awards: Voting begins for Deal of the Year, after a blockbuster year There were some blockbuster deals in the Seattle tech industry over the past 12 months — so many that it… Read More
Podcast GeekWire Radio: Candy Crush maker arrives in Seattle, Expedia’s big moves, and cutting the cord with Sling TV This week on the GeekWire Radio Show: The maker of Candy Crush makes a sweet deal in Seattle, acquiring Battle… Read More
Candy Crush maker King buys Seattle gaming startup Z2 for up to $150M, creating first U.S. studio Battle Nations meet Candy Crush. Z2, the Seattle mobile gaming company known for titles such as Battle Nations and Metalstorm,… Read More
Seattle mobile game maker Z2 cuts support staff Z2, the Seattle mobile game maker behind titles such as Battle Nations; Metalstorm and Nitro, has laid off an undisclosed… Read More
Z2 chases car racing fans with new iOS game Nitro Z2 Live has a new name, and a new game. The Seattle mobile gaming company, which earlier this month switched… Read More
