News and Press releases
Regulatory
October 20, 2021
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes Interim and Year-End Report September – August 2020/2021
MAG recorded its strongest yearly revenue in company history, mainly as a result of continued improved ARPDAU across its portfolio. Net sales in Q4 grew by 26% and ARPDAU increased by 59% compared to the same period last year.
October 5, 2021
MAG collaborates with UN environment initiative Playing For The Planet
In October, MAG launches environment-focused events through the UN gaming initiative Playing For The Planet to draw attention to the preservation of the world's ocean and coral reefs.
September 23, 2021
MAG supports the charity fundraiser One Special Day for the fifth year in a row
On October 1, MAG Interactive will support players with disabilities by donating revenue generated in the UK to the One Special Day charity fundraiser.
August 10, 2021
New QuizDuel to introduce cash prizes to QuizDuel Live
Starting August 15th, MAG will introduce cash prizes to the live game mode QuizDuel Live in the German version of New QuizDuel.
July 2, 2021
Nomination committee at MAG Interactive AB (publ) for the Annual General Meeting 2022
Nomination committee appointed at MAG Interactive for the Annual General Meeting 2022.
Regulatory
June 30, 2021
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes Interim Report September – May 2020/2021
MAG reached its highest quarterly revenue in company history with 81.4 MSEK thanks to improved ARPDAU across its portfolio of games. Net sales are up 26%, and ARPDAU increased by 84% compared to the same period last year.
May 25, 2021
Apprope test launches new word game
MAG Interactive’s newly acquired game studio Apprope will soon test launch a new word game in the U.S. market.
May 12, 2021
Word Mansion passes one million downloads
The word puzzle game Word Mansion reaches a milestone and continues to show strong average revenue per user.
April 29, 2021
MAG Interactive and the European Central Bank launch quiz to celebrate Europe Day
In collaboration with the European Central Bank, MAG has developed a special quiz in New QuizDuel which will be launched in all markets within the EU to celebrate Europe Day.
April 15, 2021
MAG Interactive collaborates with students from the Stockholm School of Economics to increase knowledge of global sustainability goals
Through a unique collaboration with students at the Stockholm School of Economics, MAG launches a special quiz in New QuizDuel with the aim of increasing knowledge about the UN's global goals for sustainable development.
Regulatory
March 31, 2021
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes Interim Report September – February 2020/2021
The revenues in Q2 grew by 44% to 72.6 MSEK and ARPDAU increased with 67% compared to the same period last year thanks to an increase in In-App Purchases.
March 8, 2021
MAG Interactive launches live trivia shows in New QuizDuel in Germany
After a successful test period, MAG launches QuizDuel Live, a game mode with live trivia shows in New QuizDuel. The game mode is now available to all players in Germany.
February 25, 2021
Live mode in New QuizDuel scales up in Germany
MAG expands the rollout of New QuizDuel's new live trivia mode to a considerably larger audience in Germany.
February 9, 2021
MAG Interactive recruits industry veterans as Product Lead and Monetization Lead
MAG appoints mobile gaming veterans Louise Carell as Product Lead for New QuizDuel and Måns Wide as Monetization Lead for the entire organization.
Regulatory
January 20, 2021
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes Interim Report September – November 2020/2021
Net sales grew by 34% and ARPDAU increased by 43% compared to the same quarter the previous year.
Regulatory
January 20, 2021
Bulletin from MAG Interactive's annual general meeting
The annual general meeting of MAG Interactive AB (publ) was held on Wednesday, 20 January 2021 by way of postal voting procedure. The annual general meeting resolved upon, inter alia, the following:
Regulatory
December 21, 2020
MAG Interactive (publ) acquires Swedish game developer Apprope
The company expands in the word puzzle category by acquiring the Swedish game studio Apprope.
Regulatory
December 17, 2020
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes the Annual Report for 2019/2020
MAG Interactive AB (publ) has today published the Annual Report for 2019/2020 on the company’s website.
Regulatory
December 14, 2020
Welcome to attend MAG Interactive AB (publ)'s Annual General Meeting
December 11, 2020
MAG prepares testing of new live mode in New QuizDuel
Starting next week, MAG Interactive will test launch a new live mode in New QuizDuel in the German market.
December 4, 2020
New QuizDuel passes five million downloads
Milestone reached for New QuizDuel - next step is the launch of a live mode in the game in Germany.
November 30, 2020
Wordzee celebrates one year since global launch
MAG releases new interview with the game team about the development of Wordzee.
November 9, 2020
MAG Interactive celebrates its ten-year anniversary with festive game events and nominates Player of the Decade
MAG Interactive celebrates its tenth year by launching special events in six of its games where players can compete to become the MAG player of the decade.
Regulatory
October 21, 2020
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes Interim and Year-End Report September – August 2019/2020
Net sales grew by 28% compared to the same quarter the previous year.
October 19, 2020
MAG Interactive enters cooperation with Swedish TV show Vem kan slå Anja och Foppa
New QuizDuel launches eight special quizzes where players get to compete against sports legends Anja Pärson och Peter “Foppa” Forsberg in a unique cooperation with the popular TV show Vem kan slå Anja och Foppa.
September 25, 2020
MAG Interactive supports gamers with disabilities through the One Special Day fundraiser
MAG Interactive donates all UK revenue earned on 2 October towards support for gamers with disabilities.
Regulatory
August 28, 2020
MAG Interactive (publ) acquires Primetime
MAG Interactive has entered into an agreement to acquire the Swedish media company Sventertainment AB, the developer of the successful trivia app Primetime.
July 2, 2020
Nomination committee at MAG Interactive AB (publ) for the Annual General Meeting 2021
Nomination committee in MAG Interactive appointed for the Annual General Meeting 2021
Regulatory
July 1, 2020
MAG offers to repurchase warrants during the period July-September
The Board of Directors of MAG Interactive has resolved to offer the holders of warrants of program 2017/2020:2 to repurchase their warrants.
Regulatory
June 30, 2020
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes Interim Report September – May 2019/2020
Revenue increases by 34% in Q3 compared to the same quarter the previous year
May 19, 2020
New QuizDuel passes 1 million downloads
Successful takeoff for the sequel to the classic quiz game
Regulatory
May 13, 2020
MAG moves publication date of the Q3 interim report
Regulatory
May 8, 2020
MAG offers to repurchase warrants
The Board of Directors of MAG Interactive has resolved to offer the holders of warrants of program 2017/2020:1 to repurchase their warrants.
May 5, 2020
New QuizDuel launches globally
The new generation of the classic trivia game releases worldwide
April 23, 2020
Wordzee passes 1 million downloads
MAG's newest word game continues to grow and develop with launch of new social features
April 9, 2020
MAG donates proceeds to charity fighting against Covid-19
The global earnings from QuizDuel on April 10 will be donated to WHO's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
April 1, 2020
An update from MAG Interactive with regards to Covid-19
Number of active players increased during the month of March
Regulatory
April 1, 2020
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes interim report September – February 2019/2020
Revenue increased by 23% in Q2 and EBITDA improved compared to the same period previous year
March 20, 2020
New QuizDuel launches in several markets
After positive launches in Sweden and the UK, New QuizDuel releases in several new markets, including Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland
March 5, 2020
Word Domination celebrates 10 million downloads
MAG Interactive's tactical word game reaches milestone - and ranks high on leaderboards worldwide
Regulatory
January 22, 2020
Addition: MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes interim report September – November 2019/2020
Increased revenues and strengthened EBITDA in the financial year’s first quarter
Regulatory
January 22, 2020
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes interim report September – November 2019/2020
Increased revenues and strengthened EBITDA in the financial year’s first quarter
Regulatory
January 14, 2020
Bulletin from MAG Interactive's Annual General Meeting
On Tuesday, 14 January 2020, MAG Interactive AB (publ) held its Annual General Meeting with Birgitta Stymne Göransson as chairman. The Annual General Meeting revolved upon, inter alia, the following:
December 18, 2019
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes the annual report for 2018/2019
MAG Interactive AB (publ) has today published the annual report for 2018/2019 on the company’s website.
Regulatory
December 11, 2019
Welcome to attend MAG Interactive AB (publ)'s Annual General Meeting
December 10, 2019
QuizDuel passes 100 million downloads
Europe's leading mobile quiz game reaches an impressive milestone.
December 2, 2019
MAG Interactive welcomes Magnus Holmström as Head of Production
DICE veteran joins management team at MAG Interactive
November 28, 2019
MAG Interactive globally launches the ingenious word game Wordzee
After reaching the top rankings in Sweden, Wordzee is ready to take the world by storm. MAG releases its new word game to a global audience today.
November 22, 2019
New QuizDuel launches in Sweden
The sequel to Europe’s most popular trivia game, QuizDuel, soft launches in Sweden
October 30, 2019
MAG soft launches the new word game Wordzee in Sweden
Wordzee combines classic word creation with Yatzy mechanics
Regulatory
October 23, 2019
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes interim and year end report September – August 2018/2019
Multiplayer games grow and ARPDAU improves
September 23, 2019
MAG Interactive supports gamers with disabilities with One Special Day fundraiser
MAG donates UK revenue generated on October 4th to charity One Special Day in support of gamers with disabilities
September 11, 2019
MAG Interactive reveals plans to soft launch new game
MAG announces intent to soft launch new game during the quarter September-November
July 9, 2019
MAG supports Pride with donation to charity
Employees at MAG raise funds in support of global LGBTQ+ rights
June 28, 2019
Nomination committee appointed at MAG Interactive AB (publ) for Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Nomination Committee at MAG Interactive appointed for Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Regulatory
June 26, 2019
MAG Interactive AB (publ) presents interim report Sep – May 2018/2019
Multiplayer games strengthen quarterly revenue as a result of improved ARPDAU
May 17, 2019
MAG Interactive’s CEO Daniel Hasselberg presents at Redeye Gaming Day 2019
May 2, 2019
For MAG Interactive, Climate Change Isn’t a Game
Mobile game developer and publisher MAG Interactive takes a big step towards carbon neutrality.
April 18, 2019
Word Domination Reaches 5 million!
Swedish developer and publisher MAG Interactive announces that it’s newest game Word Domination, has reached the 5-million download mark.
Regulatory
April 10, 2019
MAG Interactive AB (publ) presents interim report Sep – Feb 2018/2019
Multiplayer games show continued revenue growth while user acquisition investments put pressure on the result
Regulatory
January 23, 2019
MAG Interactive AB (publ) presents interim report Sep – Nov 2018
Focusing on multiplayer and investing in future growth
December 18, 2018
Bulletin from MAG Interactive's Annual General Meeting
On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, MAG Interactive AB (publ) held its Annual General Meeting with Pontus Enquist as chairman. The Annual General Meeting revolved upon, inter alia, the following:
December 11, 2018
Revision of the Nomination Committee of MAG Interactive AB (publ)'s proposal for the Annual General Meeting 2018
November 27, 2018
MAG Interactive AB (publ) publishes the annual report for 2017/2018
MAG Interactive AB (publ) has today published the annual report for 2017/2018 on the company's website.
November 22, 2018
Quiz Duel Now Available on Amazon Echo in Germany
MAG Interactive offers groundbreaking trivia gaming experience via voice-control technology
November 14, 2018
Welcome to attend MAG Interactive AB (PUBL)´s Annual General Meeting
MAG Interactive AB (publ) hereby gives notice of its Annual General Meeting to be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday 18 December 2018 at 7A Odenplan, address Norrtullsgatan 6, Stockholm, Sweden. The convention hall opens for registration to the Annual General Meeting at 09:30 am.
November 1, 2018
Paint Hit Celebrates 20 Million Downloads!
Regulatory
October 17, 2018
MAG Interactive AB (publ) presents interim report Sep 2017 – Aug 2018
September 26, 2018
MAG to Join One Special Day Charity Initiative
August 28, 2018
Paint Hit Racks Up 15 Million Downloads
Regulatory
August 27, 2018
Responsibility for publishing Backpacker is transferred to WeAreQiiwi Interactive
August 20, 2018
MAG Interactive Names Patric Blixt Chief Marketing Officer
July 26, 2018
MAG Interactive Strikes 250 Million Downloads
Swedish publisher reaches major milestone following IPO
July 19, 2018
Join PvP Trivia Battles in ‘Backpacker Arena’ Today!
Regulatory
July 5, 2018
CORRECTION: MAG Interactive AB (publ) interim report Sep 2017 – May 2018
July 4, 2018
Latest MAG Interactive Games Surpass Multi-Million Player Base!
Paint Hit and Word Domination strike 5 million and 1 million downloads, respectively.
Regulatory
July 4, 2018
MAG Interactive AB (publ) presents interim report Sep 2017 – May 2018
June 13, 2018
Paint Hit Celebrates 1 Million Downloads!
Regulatory
June 11, 2018
Nomination committee appointed at MAG Interactive AB (publ)
Regulatory
June 11, 2018
MAG Interactive launches Paint Hit globally
After seeing success in market testing MAG launches Paint Hit globally on App Store and Google Play
June 5, 2018
Word Domination Celebrates Successful Global Launch
May 31, 2018
‘Word Domination’ Out Now on Mobile Stores Worldwide
Creator of acclaimed word-forming hit game Ruzzle stirs the beloved genre again
May 16, 2018
‘Word Domination’ Invades Mobile Stores on May 31st
Sign up for launch notification campaign on Google Play and collect an exclusive reward!
Regulatory
April 18, 2018
MAG Interactive AB (publ) presents interim report Sep 2017 – Feb 2018
April 3, 2018
Challenge Your Friends in ‘Backpacker Arena’ - Launching in Denmark
Publisher MAG Interactive together with developer Qiiwi Interactive today announced the launch of Backpacker Arena, a new feature of their travel trivia game Backpacker. This feature allows players to challenge each other, chat and compete for placements on top lists. In the first phase of the launch, Backpacker Arena will be activated only for players in Denmark for evaluation and quality assurance.
Regulatory
March 29, 2018
‘Word Domination’ to Launch on Mobile Stores This Spring
An Exciting Take On a Classic Word-Forming Formula With a Twist
February 5, 2018
Expansion of Word Domination soft launch
MAG Interactive’s new game Word Domination now steps into the Swedish market following the initial soft launch on the test markets Australia, Canada and Thailand. This is an expansion of an ongoing soft launch, which means that the game is still being optimized and evaluated before a potential decision to launch globally.
February 1, 2018
‘Backpacker’ Connects Over One Million Travel Trivia Fans
Join a Globetrotting Adventure Around the World and Awaken Your Inner Trivia Guru
Regulatory
January 17, 2018
Strong growth in active players following acquisition
Interim Report sept – nov 2017 MAG Interactive
Regulatory
January 17, 2018
MAG Interactive’s subsidiary FEO Media will reduce its operation with 25 employees
After the acquisition of FEO Media in November 2017 MAG Interactive initiated a review of the organization working with the game Quiz Duel.
January 5, 2018
Over-Allotment Option not exercised and end of the stabilization period
December 18, 2017
MAG Stabilization update
Regulatory
December 12, 2017
MAG Interactive: Backpacker ™ now launched on Facebook.
Backpacker ™ is now playable on Facebook via web browser.
December 8, 2017
Strong interest in MAG Interactive’s listing on Nasdaq First North Premier – trading commences today
November 27, 2017
MAG Interactive publishes prospectus in connection with the listing on Nasdaq First North Premier
November 23, 2017
MAG Interactive Redesigns ‘WordBrain’ in Celebration of 40 Million Downloads
Swedish developer and publisher, MAG Interactive, celebrates a substantial milestone with one of its most popular puzzle franchises, WordBrain, racking up a fantastic 40 million downloads across App Store and Google Play. To commemorate the occasion, WordBrain received a complete redesign in order to improve the overall user experience, adding 80 new levels, new pack names and icons.
November 20, 2017
MAG Interactive intends to list its shares on Nasdaq First North Premier
October 31, 2017
Swedbank Robur Invests 80M SEK ($9.7M) in MAG Interactive to Finance the Company’s FEO Media Acquisition
Stockholm, Sweden — October 31st, 2017 — Swedbank Robur’s Microcap fund has invested 80M SEK ($9.7M) in the game developer and publisher MAG Interactive as part of the acquisition of FEO Media that was announced October 20, 2017.
October 20, 2017
MAG Interactive Acquires FEO Media
Stockholm, Sweden — October 20, 2017 –– Swedish mobile game developer and publisher MAG Interactive today announced that it has acquired the Swedish mobile game developer, FEO Media, creator of highly successful trivia game, QuizDuel.
October 12, 2017
Globetrotting Trivia Game ‘Backpacker’ Out Now on the App Store and Google Play
Swedish developer and publisher MAG Interactive today announced that Backpacker, a travel trivia game developed by WeAreQiiwi Interactive, is available for download on iOS and Android.
September 27, 2017
Media Alert: Play WordBrain and help MAG Interactive raise funds for disabled gamers
Swedish developer MAG Interactive invites players to join them tomorrow, September 29th, for One Special Day, a fundraising initiative organised by British charity SpecialEffect to help disabled gamers.
September 25, 2017
MAG Interactive and WeAreQiiwi Interactive Announce Joint Cooperation for the Release of Backpacker
Swedish publisher MAG Interactive and developer WeAreQiiwi Interactive today announced their partnership on the release of Backpacker – the traveling trivia game for iOS and Android. After a successful launch in Sweden, Denmark and Norway,Backpacker will be fully localised in English and is gearing up towards a worldwide launch.
September 21, 2017
MAG Interactive Joins Charity Fundraiser ‘One Special Day’
Swedish developer MAG Interactive today announced participating in an upcoming charity event One Special Day, organised by British charity SpecialEffect to help disabled gamers. Alongside 30 other mobile game developers, MAG Interactive will donate all their UK revenue generated for their word puzzle game WordBrain on September 29th.
June 14, 2017
Ruzzle Adventure Gets a Makeover
Swedish developer MAG Interactive today launched a completely revamped iOS version of their word game, Ruzzle Adventure, adding new level design, rules and more features.
March 30, 2017
Ruzzle Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
MAG Interactive celebrates Ruzzle’s birthday today, as the addictively fun mobile word game that has been downloaded over 70 million times worldwide turns five years old.
March 15, 2017
MAG Interactive’s 2016 Sales Push Past 28M Euro
Swedish mobile games developer MAG Interactive today shared the findings from its 2016 annual report, announcing financial figures that depict sustained growth and profitability based on its portfolio of popular mobile titles including Ruzzle, Wordbrain, Wordalot and more.
February 22, 2017
MAG Interactive’s ‘Ruzzle’ Franchise Hits Whopping 70 Million Download Mark!
Swedish game developer MAG Interactive is excited to announce its flagship mobile franchise Ruzzle has surpassed 70 million downloads.
January 26, 2017
Talk to the Fist with SmackChat, Out Now on iMessage
Today iMessage lets you become your favorite Kung Fu Master in a battle against your friends with SmackChat, the latest social game created by Swedish developer MAG Interactive.
January 19, 2017
WordBrain Hits 30M Downloads, and MAG Teases with a New iMessage Game Project
Swedish mobile developer MAG Interactive starts off 2017 with a big bang as WordBrain hits 30 million downloads, attracting the true word wizards seeking the ultimate puzzle challenge.
November 30, 2016
MAG Interactive’s ‘Wordalot Express’ Now Available on Instant Games
wedish mobile games publisher MAG Interactive announced today that WORDALOT EXPRESS is now available on Instant Games, a new feature from Facebook that lets users join and play a game in seconds on Messenger and Facebook News Feed.
November 10, 2016
‘Wordalot’ Milestone – One Billion Words, And Counting!
With more than 100 million downloads across its portfolio, Swedish mobile developer MAG Interactive continues to bring quality play experiences to all the wordsmiths out there.
July 7, 2016
Introducing Wordalot – A Modern Crossword Puzzle!
MAG Interactive, the studio behind hit games such as Ruzzle and Wordbrain, bring you the global release of a brand new word puzzler: Wordalot!
June 16, 2016
Letter from CEO Daniel Hasselberg
oday I’m thrilled to announce a huge milestone in MAG Interactive´s history: 100 million downloads!!
June 16, 2016
Mag Interactive celebrates 100 million downloads
MAG Interactive are proud to announce that the great milestone 100 million downloads has been reached.
June 30, 2015
Mag Interactive accelerates its ambitions acquiring UK Studio delinquent
MAG Interactive a Swedish mobile games studio, announced today the acquisition of Delinquent Interactive, a Brighton based studio founded by industry veterans from PopCap, Relentless and Media Molecule forming together a world class talent team.
January 24, 2015
Mag Interactive invests in new UK studio
MAG Interactive today announced a strategic investment in new UK-based studio, Delinquent a move designed to widen its footprint in casual mobile gaming, through collaboration with world-class talent.