Embracer Group
Embracer Group is a Swedish video game and media holding company. Starting from its acquisition of JoWooD and THQ in 2011 and 2013 respectively, it has gone on to acquire notable and classic developers and franchises such as Coffee Stain Studios (Goat Simulator series), Gearbox Entertainment (Borderlands series), Koch Media (several developers such as Volition, Flying Wild Hog, Prime Matter etc), and many others. Stay with us as we investigate the latest and hottest news regarding the Embracer Group and bring it to you.
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Industry
Tomb Raider IP Rights Seemingly Purchased By Amazon For $600 Million
Amazon has acquired the rights to the Tomb Raider IP by Embracer Group for $600 million; the currency is assumed to be USD but not confirmed.
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Games
Slipgate Ironworks Acquires Core Decay Developer ALL CAPS
The studio behind Ghostrunner, Slipgate Ironworks, has acquired ALL CAPS to continue the development of the ongoing Core Decay game in tandem.
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Games
Saints Row’s Reboot “Did Not Meet Full Expectations,” Says Embracer Group
The reception of the Saints Row reboot did not meet the expectations of the Embracer Group, but the financial performance wasn't bad.
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Industry
Embracer Group Rumored To Have Acquired Risk Of Rain Developer
Embracer Group is rumored to have bought America-based Hopoo Games, the developer behind the Risk of Rain series.
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Industry
Square Enix Montreal Gets Shut Down By Embracer
Square Enix sold Montreal to an embracer group just over a month ago, the rebranded studio, despite showing signs of hope, shut down.
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Industry
Embracer Group Completed Crystal Dynamic, Eidos & Square Enix Montreal Deal
Embracer Group has announced the anticipated completion of Crystal Dynamic Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix Montréal Acquisition.
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Industry
Embracer Group to Acquire IP Rights to The Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit
Swedish gaming publisher and media company Embracer Group has entered an agreement to acquire Middle Earth Enterprises, owner of the rights of the Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit,…
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Industry
Square Enix Sold To Embracer Group To Save Its Other Game Sales
According to a recent conference call, Square Enix sold Crystal Dynamics and Eidos-Montréal to avoid cannibalizing the rest of its sales.
