Roots Corporation Agrees to Go Private in Transaction Led by Marquee Brands, in Partnership with Canadian Retail Leaders Joseph Mimran and Frank Rocchetti, to Position Roots for Next Chapter of Global Growth

Roots agrees to be acquired for C$4.10 per share in cash, in transaction that is unanimously recommended by Roots Board of Directors TORONTO — Canadian heritage outdoor and lifestyle brand Roots Corporation (“Roots” or the “Company”) (TSX: ROOT) and Marquee Brands, the premier global brand management company and leading brand accelerator, today announced they have […]

A brief history of Nintendo NOT letting you play as Zelda

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a big deal for the franchise because it’s finally the first MAINLINE game where you get to play as Princess Zelda. But it’s actually not the first game where you can play as Zelda. Not by a slingshot. Polygon’s Clayton Ashley walks through a history of Hyrule’s princess and the games in which she’s playable — from the Philips CD-I, to Smash Bros., and beyond!