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5 Ways Passion‑Driven Companies Can Boost Employee Productivity

In the global gaming industry, where creativity, innovation, and rapid iteration are daily requirements, companies are constantly seeking new ways to support productive and motivated teams. Finnish game studio Fingersoft, known for the hit Hill Climb Racing franchise, has become a standout example of how a passion-industry company can help employees do their best work while feeling their best, too.Daniel Fischer, Producer of Fingersoft’s latest game, Hill Climb Racing 3, explains five practical ways the company elevates productivity in a uniquely human-centred, creativity-driven way.

Iconic Hill Climb Racing breaks a new record with 2 billion downloads

Fingersoft announces its original Hill Climb Racing mobile game has zoomed past 2 billion downloads. First launched in 2012, the evergreen hit game is the solid foundation of the Hill Climb Racing franchise, a global phenomenon known and loved worldwide.Hill Climb Racing is the genre-defining physics adventure that’s captivated players for over a decade. With regular updates, this mobile classic continues to push the boundaries, and even after 13 years, the game is being played by over 4 million people every day. “We are truly humbled and grateful for our players all over the world”,

Hill Climb Racing Lite brings nostalgia to browsers: now globally available at Poki.com

Fingersoft is pleased to announce that its browser-based Hill Climb Racing experience, Hill Climb Racing Lite, has been launched globally at Poki.com, the leading platform for free-to-play web games. This makes the beloved mobile racing classic available on browsers everywhere, with exciting new features and a dose of nostalgia, and no downloads required!Hill Climb Racing Lite gives the evergreen game’s longtime fans and new players alike the chance to relive the game they grew up with - now seamlessly accessible through the browsers they use every day. In addition to the classic infinite

Estonia Expands High School Defense Education with New Drone Training Initiative

The optional course in drone training is intended for tenth grade students.Tallinn, Estonia — November 26, 2025 — Estonia is strengthening its next generation of technical and national defense talent through a new pilot program that introduces drone technology education to tenth grade students. The initiative, launched this fall and developed by the Defence Resources Agency in cooperation with the Estonian Aviation Academy, is designed to equip students with a structured introduction to drone technology, supported by simulation-based practice and supervised hands-on operation. The new

Fingersoft announces soft launch of Hill Climb Racing 3 – A wild ride of physics-fueled multiplayer mayhem begins

Fingersoft, the Finnish developer of the Hill Climb Racing mobile games, is excited to announce the soft launch of its highly anticipated sequel. Hill Climb Racing 3, the next evolution in physics-driven racing, is now available to play in the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.Taking the wild, unpredictable action the players know and love to the next level, Hill Climb Racing 3 introduces real-time multiplayer for the first time in the series. This will let racers go head-to-head in real time as they crash, climb, and compete their way to the top of the leaderboards. “Soft

Estonia Emerges as a Key Player in NATO DIANA Defence Innovation Effort

Wayren and Telearmy to receive exclusive NATO support to tackle crucial defense challenges.In a field of more than 2,600 applicants from across the NATO Alliance, two of Estonia’s defense sector companies – Wayren and Telearmy – have been selected among a group of 15 advancing to Phase 2 of NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA ) program that connects 75 innovation centres worldwide. Wayren and Telearmy are building solutions that tackle some of NATO’s toughest defense challenges in modern warfare: · Wayren 

Auve Tech Unveils MiCa 2.0, the Next-Gen AI Brain for Self-Driving Vehicles

Autonomous mobility innovator Auve Tech has launched MiCa 2.0 and Auve Stack 2.0, the latest evolution of its AI-powered vehicle software designed to transform the capabilities of self-driving shuttles. The software combines cutting-edge sensor technology with advanced neural logic that can enhance vehicle perception, predictive navigation, and fleet coordination in real-time, marking a major milestone in the evolution of safe, efficient, and intelligent unmanned urban transportMiCa 2.0 is the intelligent core of Auve Tech’s autonomous vehicles, enabling smarter navigation, smoother

Finland Becomes the First to Join the Global Coalition for Ukrainian Studies

During her visit to Finland, the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, met with the Rector of the University of Helsinki, Sari Lindblom, and the Vice President of Tampere University, Jarmo Takala.The First Lady expressed gratitude for the cooperation between Finnish and Ukrainian higher education institutions. “A striking example of successful inter-university collaboration is the partnership between the University of Helsinki and Karazin Kharkiv National University. The hero city of Kharkiv suffers daily from Russian missile attacks, yet student life continues to thrive there thanks to

Fingersoft introduces the official web version of Hill Climb Racing, available exclusively on Poki

The classic mobile smash hit is in soft launch at Poki.comOne of the definitive hits of the early App Store can now be enjoyed by anyone with an internet connection. Poki and Fingersoft are thrilled to announce Hill Climb Racing Lite, a new version of the classic mobile game, now available in early access on the web’s largest gaming platform. "At our core, we are a company that is passionate about our games and our players. With more than 2.5 billion installs around the globe, we've built something truly special, and we are committed to expanding that experience even further. We have

Fingersoft appoints Teemu Närhi as new CEO

Teemu Närhi takes the wheel as the CEO of the Finnish mobile game studio Fingersoft, effective February 7. The company’s previous CEO, Jaakko Kylmäoja, joins the board of directors.Teemu Närhi has served as the CEO of Fingersoft before, from 2014 until 2019. Since then Närhi has worked as a game developer and served as a member of the board at Fingersoft.   “Fingersoft has had a long-standing success with the Hill Climb Racing franchise, and we are aiming to continue that story with Hill Climb Racing 3 in the future. 2024 was a tough year for the whole industry and while we were also

Estonia Becomes a Fully Digital Nation No More “Bureaucrazy”: All Government Services, Even Divorce Filings, Available Through Online Portal

Estonia marks a new era in citizen-centric governance by eliminating bureaucracy and achieving 100% digitalization of its government services with the addition of online divorce filing capability. Estonian citizens can now easily access all government services through a portal using a single, centralized login that connects users across the ecosystem of services needed.Digital Divorce Marks the 100% Digitalization Moment  With the introduction of e-Marriage in 2022, Estonia could still only offer 99% of citizen services online. e-Divorce now makes Estonia a completely digital country,

Polar Shares Global Fitness and Sleep Insights in 2024 Year in Review Report

KEMPELE, Finland, December 19, 2025 - Polar, the leader in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, today released “2024: Reflected”, its comprehensive year in review report, offering a look into global exercise and sleep patterns derived from anonymized data collected from millions of users worldwide. Based on this report, Polar encourages users to compare their personal stats with global trends. Through the Polar Flow app, they can explore their 2024 data, providing a detailed view of their individual health and fitness journey.In 2024, Polar users maintained a highly

Hill Climb Racing becomes the world's most downloaded racing game series with more than 2.5 billion installs

Fingersoft ’s beloved Hill Climb Racing games have reached 2.5 billion installs across platforms, making it the world's most downloaded racing game series. The evergreen mobile game family includes the smash hits Hill Climb Racing, Hill Climb Racing 2, and the new LEGOⓇ Hill Climb Adventures launched  earlier this year.Hill Climb Racing is a global phenomenon known for its cartoony style, simple gameplay, and smooth, fun physics. Since the original was launched in 2012,

Hill Climb Racing and Bomberman meet in exclusive IP collaboration

Fingersoft  and Konami  announce a crossover of the iconic Super Bomberman R 2 and the evergreen mobile game Hill Climb Racing 2 with over 500 million downloads.Fingersoft, a Finnish mobile game developer, has entered into a partnership with Konami Digital Entertainment, a Japanese gaming powerhouse, to bring Konami’s beloved Bomberman IP into Fingersoft’s Hill Climb Racing 2 mobile game. For a limited time, starting on September 25, Hill Climb Racing 2 will run an exclusive Bomberman-themed event that enables players to suit up as

$5.5 Million Raised in the United States to Preserve Finnish Cultural Heritage

Finnish cultural heritage in the United States faced an existential threat, but donors stepped in. Now, over $5.5 million has been raised to preserve the unique Finnish-America history.Finlandia Foundation National (FFN), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Finnish cultural heritage in the US, has announced the results of the "Saving Finland in America" campaign. Over 900 individual donors, families, organizations, and nonprofit foundations across Finnish-America have donated a record-breaking $5.5 million to ensure the preservation of the unique Finnish-American cultural

International coding school kood/Sisu opens new hybrid campus in Finland –Application for free coding education starts in July

International and free coding school kood/Sisu has opened its new campus in Kuopio, Finland. The hybrid and business-driven school collaborates closely across the Baltic Sea with the Estonian Coding School.The school's new campus covers over 650 square meters, specifically designed to meet the needs of software developers. The campus is open to students around the clock, and it has various workspaces, a large kitchen and event area, and a separate zone for visitors from the school’s partner companies.  kood/Sisu, established in Finland in 2023, offers intensive studies in close

Kristiina Helenius Joins Global Fairness Initiative Board of Directors

Distinguished Finnish emissary and public influencer joins community of leaders advancing a more just, equitable future of work for the world’s working poorKristiina Helenius, former Finnish Journalist and CEO of the International Sanctions and Export Control Society, received unanimous support to join the Global Fairness Initiative (GFI) Board, serving with Kenya’s Rose Omamo as GFI’s newest Directors.  Ms. Helenius joins GFI on the 20th anniversary of its founding by Karen Tramontano and Former GFI Board Chair William Jefferson Clinton.   “We are thrilled Kristiina has joined our

Decatrip Project Completed - RMC, Viking Line, Åbo Akademi, and Kempower Collaborate to Create a Green Maritime Corridor Between Turku and Stockholm

The innovative project, Decatrip, which began in 2022, has been completed. The project enables the development of one of the world's first carbon-neutral sea routes. RMC explored how existing ships could be modified to become more environmentally friendly. The company is now equipped to modernise ships, enhancing their environmental friendliness.The joint Decatrip project, undertaken by Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), Viking Line, Åbo Akademi, and Kempower, has concluded. The project's goal was to develop one of the world's first carbon-neutral “green” corridors on the maritime route

The Wait is Over: The LEGO Group and Fingersoft Officially Release LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures

The new mobile game, LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures, is now globally available to play via Google Play and Apple App Store.The LEGO Group and Fingersoft have today announced the global release of LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures. LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures is a new take on Fingersoft’s popular Hill Climb Racing games, combining the evergreen gameplay and world of Hill Climb Racing with the creative fun of LEGO play.    In the single-player exploration game, the player embarks on a grand adventure, braving the hills in 3D. With a variety of Hill Climb Racing and LEGO brick vehicles and

ISECS Appoints Juan Carlos Medrano Castro as Board Director and Regional Ambassador for South America

Renowned Trade Compliance Expert to Spearhead ISECS Expansion into Central and South American MarketsThe International Sanctions and Export Control Society (ISECS), the leading organization dedicated to the mastery of sanctions and export controls, today announced the appointment of Juan Carlos Medrano Castro as Board Director and Regional Ambassador for South America. In this dual role, Mr. Medrano Castro will drive ISECS’ strategic expansion across Central and South American countries while serving as a key member of the ISECS Board of Directors.   As highly respected authority in

Fingersoft appoints new directors to accelerate growth

Fingersoft , the Finnish developer of Hill Climb Racing games, advances its growth strategy with three new director roles.Mikko Kirmanen has been appointed Director of Growth. Kirmanen has 16 years of experience in the games industry, having previously worked as the Head of Growth Marketing, leading Fingersoft’s user acquisition activities. Jonathan Massey has been appointed Director of Game Products. Massey was previously a producer at Fingersoft, steering the Hill Climb Racing 2 team for the past three years. Pasi Brännlund has been appointed Director of

Polar Vantage V3 wins the Red Dot Award for Product Design

Polar, the leader in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design. Widely considered one of the most prominent honors in the global design sector, the award was granted to Polar Vantage V3 premium multisport watch for its outstanding design, functionality and innovation. This is yet another accolade for Vantage V3, which won earlier this year the internationally respected iF DESIGN AWARD. An international judging panel consisting of top design experts selected Vantage V3 as the winner of the Red Dot Design

Keel laying of the first multi-role corvette celebrated at Rauma shipyard

The keel laying ceremony of the first Squadron 2020 multi-role corvette was celebrated today in Rauma shipyard. Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), an entirely Finnish-owned company that just marked 10 years since its foundation, is building in total of four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes for the Finnish Navy.   The keel of the first Squadron 2020 multi-role corvette was lowered at Rauma shipyard on Thursday 11 April. The traditional keel laying ceremony celebrates in effect the birth of the ship and marks the actual start of construction of the ship’s hull. The keel of a ship and

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