Z2: Candy Crush maker gobbles up Seattle gaming company Z2

Seattle mobile gaming company Z2Live was scooped up by gaming giant King Digital Entertainment, better known as the makers of Candy Crush, in a deal announced Thursday. London-based King will pay $45 million in cash to acquire Z2. It will pay an additional $105 million if Z2 hits certain benchmarks, including revenues generated by specific games. Z2, founded by Seattle entrepreneur David Bluhm and Microsoft vet Damon Danieli, was originally founded at Madrona Venture Group. It had raised $6.5 million…