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Call of Duty loves Candy Crush

Nov 3, 2015
At least, enough to spend almost $6 billion to buy the game's maker.

Weekend Brunch: Amazon v. Hachette, Axe, and Candy Crush

Aug 15, 2014
Zac Bissonnette and Marketplace's Stacey Vanek Smith wrap up the week's news.
Brunch.
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The sweet smell of King Digital's Candy Crush success

Mar 26, 2014
As King Digital tries to raise about $500 million in IPO, we look at the company's strategy

Practice patience to avoid paying for Candy Crush

Feb 18, 2014
King Digital Entertainment has made a lot of money out of people's impatience.
A man plays at Candy Crush Saga on his Iphone.
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The Candy Crush (IPO) Saga

Feb 18, 2014
King Digital Entertainment hopes to ride the success of its game Candy Crush Saga to stage a $500 million IPO.