Former Eidos Montreal exec describes Square Enix takeover as ‘train wreck in slow motion’

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

Embracer Group buys Crystal Dynamics, Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief IPs for $300M

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