Why Embracer is acquiring ‘Tomb Raider’ and other video games

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KARLSTAD, Sweden —  Like so many on-screen action heroes, she was elbowed aside when newer stars appeared and started grabbing more viewers with bigger weapons, better special effects and more elaborate adventures. That’s when Lars Wingefors […]

Who owns The Lord of the Rings rights? Embracer Group buys in, but it’s not the only player

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Embracer Group, the ambitious, acquisition-hungry Swedish gaming conglomerate, has bought the rights to make films, games, merchandise, and theme parks based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The deal comes […]

Embracer Group’s game buying spree includes rights to Lord of the Rings and Hobbit

Embracer Group’s game buying spree includes rights to Lord of the Rings and Hobbit

Embracer Group has embarked on an acquisition spree today that includes Limited Run Games, Tripwire Interactive, and the IP rights to Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. There are five acquisitions in total today, […]