Borderlands Devs May get Sold
Embracer Group is said to be considering sale of Gearbox Entertainment, the developers of the Borderlands series. In addition, there have been layoffs at another studio due to the Swedish giant's restructuring.
video games
September 11, 2023
Gearbox Publishing Lays Offs Due to Restructuring at Embracer Group
Gearbox is another team that has recently been hit by a wave of layoffs. This is part of the restructuring announced a few months ago by the Embracer Group.
video games
September 1, 2023
Saints Row Devs Shut Down; Studio With 30-year History Ceases to Exist
We will no longer get new games in the Saints Row series from Volition, as it has been closed down. This is due to the restructuring of Embracer Group.
video games
September 1, 2023
We Learned How Much Embracer Paid for Lord of the Rings
Embracer Group's financial report revealed the amount for which the Swedish corporation acquired the rights to works from the Lord of the Rings universe.
video games
June 22, 2023
Lord of the Rings is 'One of the Biggest Gaming IPs in the World'; Embracer has Plan
Swedish media giant Embracer Group has announced major changes in the structure of future projects. The core of the corporation is to become products based on the Lord of the Rings brand.
video games
June 13, 2023
Tough Decisions at Embracer Group; Company Closes Studios and Cancels Games
Embracer Group, one of the gaming industry's largest corporations, has announced changes to the business it runs. The restructuring is expected to entail serious consequences.
video games
June 13, 2023
Embracer Loses $2 Billion Deal; Company's Stock Price Plummets
Embracer Group has lost at the final stretch a strategic partner with whom it had been supposed to be „in agreement” for many months. The Swedish giant thus missed out on a two-billion-dollar deal.
video games
May 24, 2023
Fear for KotOR Remake Intensifies; Embracer CEO Leaves 'No Comment'
The fate of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake remains uncertain. When asked by investors, Embracer Group's CEO refused to even comment on the game's situation.
video games
May 24, 2023
Dead Island 2 In for an Earthquake; Big Changes Coming
Plaion intends to merge its Deep Silver, Prime Matter and Ravenscourt divisions and start publishing games under its own banner.
video games
May 7, 2023
New Lord of the Rings Game in the Pipeline; Launch Sooner Than You Think
Embracer Group has announced that an as yet undisclosed game set in Tolkien's Middle-earth is in development. A total of five interactive Lord of the Rings adaptations are expected to hit the market by April 1, next year.
video games
February 17, 2023
Tomb Raider and Deus Ex Devs Prepare Big AAA Offensive
Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal have ambitious plans for the future. They want to release five AAA games by 2028.
video games
February 17, 2023
Embracer Records Big Profit Increase Thanks to Evil West
The Swedish Embracer Group can consider the third quarter of fiscal 2022 a very successful one - recorded profits can be counted in millions of dollars, thanks to, in no small measure, to Evil West.
video games
February 16, 2023
New Tomb Raider Will be Revealed This Year (Leak)
According to credible rumors, the next installment of Tomb Raider may be revealed later this year.
video games
January 22, 2023
Deus Ex GO to be Killed Off; Even Owners Will Lose It
The small but cherished Deus Ex GO will soon be shut down. Square Enix Montreal's game will be deactivated early next year.
video games
November 24, 2022
Saints Row's Flop Brings Volition Under Gearbox's Supervision
Saints Row turned out to be such a disappointment that Embracer decided to transfer Volition to the care of the Gearbox group.
video games
November 20, 2022
Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief Return to Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal
Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal have officially taken control of the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief brands. Until recently, they were managed by Square Enix.
video games
September 8, 2022
KOTOR Remake Saved? New Developer Found
There is still hope for KOTOR Remake. According to recent leaks, work on it was supposed to be put on hold, but it is possible that a new studio is now working on the title.
video games
August 19, 2022
Lord of the Rings With New Owner; Publisher's Shopping Spree
Embracer Group will acquire Middle-earth Enterprises, and with it the rights to create adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The conglomerate has also bought out the developers of Teardown and the Killing Floor series.
video games
August 18, 2022
Not Just Acquisitions; Embracer Invests Millions in Giant Gaming Museum
Not long ago the world was abuzz with the news that Embracer Group was creating a huge video game archive. Now we can take a look at the amounts the company is investing in the development of this museum.
video games
July 17, 2022
The World's Biggest Video Game Archive is Being Created
Swedish game publisher Embracer Group has announced that it is creating a giant archive, in which 50,000 video games and related accessories have already already collected.
video games
May 31, 2022