Embracer Group has completed its acquisition of three studios from Square Enix along with a number of major IPs including Tomb Raider and Deus Ex. It’s official. Square Enix has officially sold off Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal, Square Enix Montréal. The sale also includes major IPs like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, Legacy of Kain, and more … Read more
According to an insider, the relationship between Eidos and Square Enix was rocky from the start. Earlier this year, the industry was stunned to learn that Embracer Group bought AAA studios as well as the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Thief IPs from Square Enix. Less shocking than the sale itself was the bargain basement … Read more
The Initiative confirms that Crystal Dynamics will continue to work on the next Perfect Dark. Earlier today, we reported that Embracer Group is buying Crystal Dynamics. It’s a deal worth $300 million that includes IP like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Thief. However, the deal left open the question of Crystal Dynamics’ involvement with the … Read more
Embracer Group has purchased several studios and IPs from Square Enix. The deal includes Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Thief among other franchises. In what can only be described as a steal, Embracer Group is buying three studios and a bunch of video game IPs from Square Enix for $300 million. The deal includes the … Read more
Crystal Dynamics confirmed today that a new Tomb Raider is in development using Unreal Engine 5. The news came via the official Tomb Raider Twitter account. Here’s what they said (which isn’t much): Crystal Dynamics is incredibly excited about the future of Unreal and how it will help us take our storytelling to the next … Read more
Sales will directly benefit Girls Make Games scholarships. Crystal Dynamics and Girls Make Games have launched a new charity event to commemorate Tomb Raider‘s 25th anniversary. Players will be able to purchase redesigned Tomb Raider box art produced by iconic artists. Every purchase supports girls who sign up for Girls Make Games initiatives, enabling more … Read more
Shaun Escayg has left Marvel’s Avengers developer Crystal Dynamics, where he worked as the game’s creative director, to rejoin Naughty Dog. GamesRadar reports more on his background: Before leaving Naughty Dog, Escayg worked as a cinematic animator on The Last of Us and Uncharted 4, and as game director for Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. It’s … Read more
A long-forgotten remake of the original Tomb Raider has resurfaced on the internet over a decade after its cancellation. The game is called Tomb Raider: 10th Anniversary, and it was originally slated to come out on Sony’s handheld, the PlayStation Portable. Even though it was nearly finished, the game was canned in favor of Crystal … Read more
Crystal Dynamics is out with a new Marvel’s Avengers Q&A interview. Head of Studio Scot Amos answers fans’ burning questions. Marvel’s Avengers launched on September 4 for PC via Steam, PS4, and Xbox One. Square Enix also confirmed a while ago that PS4 and Xbox One owners will get a free next-gen upgrade. However, the game was recently … Read more
It’s a little over a week away, but Crystal Dynamics is out with the Marvel’s Avengers launch trailer today. The new minute-long trailer shows off some of the game’s cinematics, characters, and story. We get a look at well-known heroes like Iron Man and lesser-known heroes like Ms. Marvel, who will be a key superhero … Read more
Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that Hawkeye is the first post-launch superhero coming to Marvel’s Avengers. Best of all, he’ll be available for free. The character’s real name is Clint Barton, but he goes by Hawkeye. If you’re unfamiliar with him, he first appeared as a villain in Tales of Suspense #57 and later joined the Avengers. … Read more
Two big-name games are being delayed: Final Fantasy VII Remake and Marvel’s Avengers. Thankfully, Final Fantasy fans will not have to wait long for the highly-anticipated remake. Originally planned for a March 3, 2020 release, Final Fantasy VII Remake will now be released on April 10. “We are making this tough decision in order to … Read more
