Embracer have acquired the rights to J.R.R.
Tolkien’sThe Lord Of The RingsandThe Hobbitproperties from long-time owner The Saul Zaentz Company.
That includes games, along with movies and other media content, folks.
Ol Embracer have also acquired seven companies within the gaming realm.
I think thats about how much my golden superyacht cost in total.
Sweden’sBitwave Games, another acquisition, are bringing Toaplan’s shmups to PC.
Embracer also announced that Freemode have acquired gaming accessory manufacturersGioteck.
Tolkien’s fantasy world and isnt the only high-profile great white that Embracer have landed this year.
That deal includedTomb Raider,Deus Ex,ThiefandLegacy Of Kain.
The studios acquired by Embracer were Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montreal and Square Enix Montreal.
In April, Embracer scoredPerfect World Entertainment,Lost Boys InteractiveandBeamdog.
The consolidation of the games industry continues apace.
Now, if youll excuse me, Im off to colonise Mars in my purpose-built rocket ship.
