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We Learned How Much Embracer Paid for Lord of the Rings

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.

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Marcin Przała

June 22, 2023

We Learned How Much Embracer Paid for Lord of the Rings
Lord of the Rings is 'One of the Biggest Gaming IPs in the World'; Embracer has Plan

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.

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Adam Celarek

June 13, 2023

Lord of the Rings is 'One of the Biggest Gaming IPs in the World'; Embracer has Plan
Tough Decisions at Embracer Group; Company Closes Studios and Cancels Games

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.

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Adam Celarek

June 13, 2023

Tough Decisions at Embracer Group; Company Closes Studios and Cancels Games
Embracer Loses $2 Billion Deal; Company's Stock Price Plummets

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.

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Marcin Przała

May 24, 2023

Embracer Loses $2 Billion Deal; Company's Stock Price Plummets
Fear for KotOR Remake Intensifies; Embracer CEO Leaves 'No Comment'

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.

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Jacob Blazewicz

May 24, 2023

Fear for KotOR Remake Intensifies; Embracer CEO Leaves 'No Comment'
Dead Island 2 In for an Earthquake; Big Changes Coming

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.

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Adrian Werner

May 7, 2023

Dead Island 2 In for an Earthquake; Big Changes Coming
New Lord of the Rings Game in the Pipeline; Launch Sooner Than You Think

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.

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Adrian Werner

February 17, 2023

New Lord of the Rings Game in the Pipeline; Launch Sooner Than You Think
Tomb Raider and Deus Ex Devs Prepare Big AAA Offensive

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.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

February 17, 2023

Tomb Raider and Deus Ex Devs Prepare Big AAA Offensive
Embracer Records Big Profit Increase Thanks to Evil West

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.

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Jakub Tarchala

February 16, 2023

Embracer Records Big Profit Increase Thanks to Evil West
New Tomb Raider Will be Revealed This Year (Leak)

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.

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Adrian Werner

January 22, 2023

New Tomb Raider Will be Revealed This Year (Leak)
Deus Ex GO to be Killed Off; Even Owners Will Lose It

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.

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Agnes Adamus

November 24, 2022

Deus Ex GO to be Killed Off; Even Owners Will Lose It
Saints Row's Flop Brings Volition Under Gearbox's Supervision

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.

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Adrian Werner

November 20, 2022

Saints Row's Flop Brings Volition Under Gearbox's Supervision
Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief Return to Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal

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.

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Kamil Kleszyk

September 8, 2022

Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief Return to Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal
KOTOR Remake Saved? New Developer Found

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.

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Zuzanna Domeradzka

August 19, 2022

KOTOR Remake Saved? New Developer Found
Lord of the Rings With New Owner; Publisher's Shopping Spree

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.

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Adrian Werner

August 18, 2022

Lord of the Rings With New Owner; Publisher's Shopping Spree
Not Just Acquisitions; Embracer Invests Millions in Giant Gaming Museum

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.

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Kamil Kleszyk

July 17, 2022

Not Just Acquisitions; Embracer Invests Millions in Giant Gaming Museum
The World's Biggest Video Game Archive is Being Created

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.

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Kamil Kleszyk

May 31, 2022

The World's Biggest Video Game Archive is Being Created
Borderlands Devs Plan 9 AAA Games

Borderlands Devs Plan 9 AAA Games

Embracer Group has announced that Gearbox, the studio known for the Borderlands series, has as many as nine AAA games planned.

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Adrian Werner

May 22, 2022

Borderlands Devs Plan 9 AAA Games
Deus Ex, Thief and Tomb Raider Could Get Remasters and Remakes

Deus Ex, Thief and Tomb Raider Could Get Remasters and Remakes

Embracer Group speaks openly about potential remakes and remasters of iconic brands.

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Sonia Selerska

May 20, 2022

Deus Ex, Thief and Tomb Raider Could Get Remasters and Remakes
Second Experienced Studio Joins Work on KOTOR Remake

Second Experienced Studio Joins Work on KOTOR Remake

The experienced studio Saber Interactive has joined the work on KotOR Remake. It is to support Aspyr in creating this „fantastic, huge game”.

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Hubert Sledziewski

May 19, 2022

Second Experienced Studio Joins Work on KOTOR Remake