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Tag: Embracer Group

New Lord of the Rings Movies on the Way from Warner Bros. & New Line, Won't Retread Peter Jackson Films
Movies & TV

New Lord of the Rings Movies in Development, Won’t Retread Peter Jackson Films

The Lord of the Rings universe will expand with new movies from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, as shared during an investor’s ...
By Michael CripeFebruary 23, 2023
Five Lord of the Rings video games are in the works to release by fiscal year 2024, according to a financial report from Embracer Group.
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Five Lord of the Rings Video Games Will Release by April 2024

The Lord of the Rings fans have more video games to look forward to in the next year, according to a recent financial ...
By Michael CripeFebruary 16, 2023
KOTOR remake Aspyr paused development indefinitely Saber Interactive developer shift Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Remake KOTOR should not be constrained by Disney Star Wars canon
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KOTOR Remake Reportedly Changes Developer to Saber Interactive

Last month, Bloomberg reported that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake development had stopped at developer Aspyr Media, and it stated ...
By John FrisciaAugust 22, 2022
Embracer Group acquires Middle-earth Enterprises (Lord of the Rings IP), Limited Run Games, Tuxedo Labs, Singtrix, & Tripwire Interactive buy purchase
Movies & TV

Embracer Group to Acquire Lord of the Rings IP, Limited Run Games, & More

In a stunning series of back-to-back announcements, Embracer Group has announced it is acquiring multiple businesses and IP through its newly established subsidiary, ...
By John FrisciaAugust 18, 2022
Tomb Raider, Deus Ex
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Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Legacy of Kain Franchises Sold by Square Enix

Thirteen years after acquiring Eidos Interactive, Square Enix has divested itself of the development group, along with several key franchises including Tomb Raider, ...
By Damien LawardornMay 2, 2022
Gearbox Software
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Borderlands Developer Gearbox Software Snapped Up By Embracer Group

The Embracer Group continues its purchase spree, with Borderlands developer Gearbox Software its latest acquisition. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Gearbox ...
By Damien LawardornFebruary 3, 2021
Embracer Group THQ Nordic Parent Purchases Developers of Metro, Insurgency, and More 4A New World Interactive
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THQ Nordic Parent Purchases Developers of Metro, Insurgency, and More

Embracer Group’s aggressive growth in the gaming sector continues, with the parent company of THQ Nordic announcing eight new studio acquisitions. The headline ...
By Damien LawardornAugust 13, 2020
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