STOCKHOLM, May 2 — Swedish video game publisher Embracer said today it had acquired three development studios responsible for hit games such asThe acquisition of the three North American studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montreal and Square Enix Montreal, totalled US$300 million and affects around 1,100 employees, Embracer said in a statement.Tomb Raider,
starring British adventuring archeologist Lara Croft, who has been a video game character icon since her debut in 1996. “We are thrilled to welcome these studios into the Embracer Group. We recognize the fantastic IP, world class creative talent, and track record of excellence that have been demonstrated time and again over the past decades,” Lars Wingefors, co-founder and CEO of Embracer, said in a statement.Thief, The purchase is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close between July and September, the group said.
Following the close of the transaction, Embracer, which has been on an acquisition spree for several years, will have more than 14,000 employees and 124 internal game development studios.In a separate statement, Square Enix said “the move is based on the policy of business structure optimisation,” which it had outlined in its “medium-term business strategy,” announced in May of 2021. — AFP
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