Z2: Expanding into new genres, King buys Z2Live for up to $150 million

One interesting subplot to King's announcement of its 2014 financials was the acquisition of Seattle-based studio Z2Live. King paid $45 million in cash, with a further $105 million due depending on the performance of Z2Live's future games. One of the original core F2P mobile developers, Z2Live is best known for its Trade Nations trading sims and air combat franchise MetalStorm . It also ope...