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Embracer to spin off major video game franchises and studiosEmbracer Group is spinning off its major video game franchises and studios into a new publicly listed company called Fellowship Entertainment, set to launch in 2027. This move aims to provide sharper management focus and clearer accountability for its diverse portfolio. Fellowship Entertainment will house key IPs like Darksiders, Dead Island, and Tomb Raider, alongside studios such as 4A Games and Crystal Dynamics.
Deus Ex and TimeSplitters games teased as Embracer Group does more restructuringEmbracer Group is restructuring and exploring external partnerships for its less prominent game franchises, including Deus Ex and TimeSplitters. This comes after the company previously cancelled new installments in these series and shut down studios like Free Radical Design. The conglomerate aims to capitalize on IPs such as Saints Row, Legacy Of Kain, Red Faction, and Thief, while its core AAA IPs like Tomb Raider and The Lord Of The Rings will be managed by a new entity called Fellowship Entertainment.
Classic series like Deux Ex, Legacy Kain, and Saints Row will be "more actively" explored following Embracer Group structure shiftEmbracer Group is splitting into two public companies, Fellowship Entertainment and the new Embracer, to better manage its extensive intellectual property portfolio. This restructuring aims to revitalize dormant franchises like Deus Ex and Legacy of Kain, with Fellowship Entertainment focusing on IP licensing and managing key studios. The move comes after a period of significant layoffs and studio sales for Embracer.
Embracer Group’s Game Development Arm is Being Spun-Off Into Fellowship EntertainmentEmbracer Group is splitting into two publicly listed companies: Fellowship Entertainment and a streamlined Embracer Group, with Fellowship Entertainment expected to list on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2027. Fellowship Entertainment will focus on game development, publishing, and licensing, retaining IPs like Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings. The move aims to provide more focused management and unlock the potential of each business.
Another Switch 1 Release Might Be Ditching The "Cloud Version" Label On Switch 2Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy may be receiving a native port on the Nintendo Switch, as indicated by a rating on the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee website. This would allow the game to shed its 'Cloud Version' label, which has been a limitation for its performance on the console. Other games like Hitman: World of Assassination and Resident Evil 7 have already made this transition.
The best Marvel video game you've never played is coming to Switch 2Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, originally released in 2021, is reportedly receiving a native port for the Nintendo Switch 2. A listing on the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee suggests the action-adventure game, developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix, will be available on the new console. This follows the game's previous release on the original Nintendo Switch as a cloud version.
Marvel Guardians of The Galaxy rated for Nintendo Switch 2The action-adventure game Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, developed by Eidos-Montréal, has received a rating for the Nintendo Switch in Taiwan. This suggests an official announcement for the game's release on the platform may be forthcoming.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy could be making its way to Nintendo Switch 2A new rating from the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee suggests that Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy may be receiving a port for the Nintendo Switch 2. The original game, developed by Eidos Montreal and published by Square Enix, was released in 2021 and previously had a cloud version on the original Nintendo Switch. A similar leak also indicated a potential Nintendo Switch 2 version of Devil May Cry 5.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy rated for Switch 2 in TaiwanMarvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Taiwan, suggesting a potential future release on the upcoming console. The game is currently available on multiple platforms, including a cloud-only version for the original Nintendo Switch.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Has Been Rated for Nintendo Switch 2 in TaiwanMarvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2 by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee, indicating a potential new port for the game. The title, originally released in 2021, has already seen success across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles, and was previously available on Nintendo Switch via cloud streaming. This rating comes shortly after Eidos Montreal, the game's developer, experienced significant layoffs.
Talking Highway Noir With Developer Mike ParryEidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, with studio head David Anfossi also departing. The reasons for the layoffs and Anfossi's departure are not yet clear. This marks another round of job cuts for the game developer.- Business and FinanceEidos-Montréal has announced the appointment of Patrice Baig as its new General Manager. Baig, a CPA, CA, will oversee the studio's operations.
Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46Several game development studios have announced layoffs and closures, including Embracer Group's Eidos Montreal and Ivy Road. Shinji Mikami has founded a new studio, Unbound Inc., with Shift Up. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is performing well at the box office, while Nintendo's patent for a sub-character combat mechanic has been rejected. Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability issues, and VR developer Polyarc has also made layoffs.
Neverwinter, Star Trek Online and Champions Online veterans have rejoined Cryptic StudiosEidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees, with studio head David Anfossi also departing. This news follows reports of veterans from Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and Champions Online rejoining Cryptic Studios.- Eidos Montréal Layoffs Reportedly Follow Cancellation of Undisclosed Original ProjectEidos-Montréal has reportedly undergone layoffs following the cancellation of an unannounced original game project. Journalist Jason Schreier claims these layoffs are connected to the canceled project, which was not mentioned in the studio's official statement.
Eidos Montréal Layoffs Reportedly Follow Cancellation of Undisclosed Original ProjectEidos Montréal has laid off 124 employees following the cancellation of an undisclosed original project. Studio head David Anfossi has also departed the company, though the circumstances of his exit are unclear. The layoffs impact the development team working on PC titles.
Eidos-Montréal's latest round of layoffs reportedly follows the cancellation of an "almost complete" open-world gameEidos-Montréal has reportedly laid off approximately 124 employees following the cancellation of an "almost complete" open-world game tentatively titled Wildlands. Studio head David Anfossi has also departed. The game, which had been in development since early 2019, reportedly suffered from numerous issues including engine changes, narrative conflicts, and an exploding budget.
Rumour: Deus Ex Dev Spent Hundreds of Millions on an Open World Action Game Before Mass Layoffs HitEidos Montreal reportedly spent hundreds of millions of dollars on an open-world action game codenamed P11, which was nearly complete before its cancellation. This cancellation, alongside mass layoffs affecting 124 employees, occurred after the studio was sold to Embracer Group in 2022. The troubled project reportedly went through four different game engines during its development.
Moss Developer Polyarc Games Announces LayoffsPolyarc Games, the developer behind the VR title Moss, has announced significant layoffs due to funding issues stemming from a cancelled major project. The studio, founded by former Bungie and Rockstar employees, cited the difficult decision to reduce its workforce, thanking impacted employees for their contributions. This follows a trend of challenges within the gaming industry, with other studios like Epic Games and Eidos Montreal also facing difficulties.- Eidos Montreal studio head departs as it lays off another 124 employeesEidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees and studio head David Anfossi has departed. The circumstances surrounding Anfossi's departure are currently unclear.