The Swedish Tax Agency is going after the maker of Candy Crush Saga for 3.6 billion kronor (€346 million, $397 million) that the agency says Sweden has missed out on.
Sweden's data protection agency has banned King, the gaming company best known for Candy Crush, from collecting statistics on the ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientation of employees, even when used for promoting diversity.
King Digital, game makers behind the addictive app Candy Crush, was shunned by investors for a second day on Thursday after suffering a 15 percent share price drop in its Wednesday debut on the New York Stock Exchange.
Swedish creations topped the tables in Apple's yearly global app lists, with Candy Crush earning the most money and Minecraft Pocket Edition topping the paid downloads charts.
Swedish mega-hit game Candy Crush has taken over the distracted minds of the entire world, with over 150 billion plays in the last year alone. The Local shares five signs you (or someone close to you) is addicted, and five potential cures.
Swedish company King is responsible for mega-hit games such as Candy Crush and boasts 200 million monthly players. The Local's Patrick Reilly visits the company's offices to find out more.
