Embracer/THQ Nordic kupio Eidos, Crystal Dynamics i Square Enix Montreal

[dex3108]

Embracer Group AB (”Embracer”) has entered into an agreement to acquire the development studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Square Enix Montréal, and a catalogue of IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, Legacy of Kain and more than 50 back-catalogue games from SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (“Square Enix Holdings”). In total, the acquisition includes ~1,100 employees across three studios and eight global locations. The total purchase price amounts to USD 300 million on a cash and debt free basis, to be paid in full at closing. Embracer has secured additional long-term debt funding commitments for this and other transactions in the pipeline. The company today reiterates its current Operational EBIT forecast for FY 21/22, FY 22/23, and FY 23/24. The transaction is subject to various regulatory and other external approvals and is expected to close during the second quarter of Embracer’s financial year 22/23 (July-September 2022).

The portfolio of IP consists of iconic franchises appreciated by critics and players alike. For example, two original IPs, Tomb Raider and Deus Ex, have sold AAA units of ~88M and ~12M, respectively. Embracer sees an opportunity to invest in these franchises, as well as the additional acquired IPs such as Legacy of Kain, Thief, and other original franchises. The acquisition also includes the continued sales and operations of the studios’ more than 50 back-catalogue games.

Founded in 1992, Crystal Dynamics consists of almost 300 employees across San Mateo, CA; Bellevue, WA; and Austin, TX. The studio is committed to creating narrative-focused AAA action-adventure games and is led by 30+ year veteran Scot Amos. Prior AAA releases from the studio include Rise of the Tomb Raider and Legacy of Kain Defiance. Crystal Dynamics is actively working on several AAA projects, including the next mainline Tomb Raider game that will deliver next-generation storytelling and gameplay experiences.

Founded in 2007, Eidos Montréal consists of almost 500[1] employees across Montréal, Canada; Sherbrooke, Canada; and Shanghai, China. The studio focuses on creating memorable AAA experiences focused on unique stories and strong characters within the action-adventure and RPG genres. The studio is led by David Anfossi, who has 26 years of industry experience. Prior AAA releases include Thief 4, Deus Ex Human Revolution, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The studio is working on a host of AAA projects including both new releases from beloved franchises and original IP.

Founded in 2011, Square Enix Montréal consists of almost 150 employees across Montréal, Canada and London, UK. The studio focuses on building mobile games that players will want to return to for years to come. The studio is led by Patrick Naud, who has 24 years of industry experience. The studio is uniquely talented in creating mobile experiences based on traditionally PC/Console IPs such as Hitman, Tomb Raider, and Deus Ex. The studio will continue to develop and operate memorable mobile games based on AAA IP.

https://embracer.com/release/embrace...-other-assets/

[DeCoy]

TR

[dex3108]

DeCoy kaže:

TR

Mozda zapravo i vidimo Deus Ex ponovo XD Kao i Legacy of Kane i iako jos nij epotvrdjeno da su uzeli IP Sleeping Dogs 2 XD

[Exia]

Jedino što novi vlasnici nisu pokazali (do sada) da su sposobni za kvalitetne produkte. Samo kupuju a rezultati su im mizerni. A verujem da će i sam SE postati nečija akvizicija u odgledno vreme.

[M.C.]

Što se mene tiče dobra do neutralna vest. Square Enix je uvek imao nerealna očekivanja o prodaji svojih naslova smatrajući neuspehom ako se proda u "samo" par miliona primeraka. Da su malo manje kukali tokom godina i dali ljudima prostora da kršteno završe Mankind Divided...

Mogli su i malo da se ugledaju na Capcom npr. Uzmimo za primer njihov portfolio u poslednjih 5 godina: Resident Evil 7 + 2 + 3 + Village, Monster Hunter: World + Iceborne + Stories 2 + RISE, Devil May Cry 5 + HD Collection, Ace Attorney Trilogy + Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Mega Man 11. Naravno tu ima i portova, ali je količina izdatih naslova za tako kratak vremenski period i sam kvalitet neverovatan - svaki je odlično primljen i kod kritike i kod igrača, PC portovi su odlično optimizovani zahvaljujući RE Engine-u. Jesu Japanci, ali prihvataju PC platformu kao glavnu, mislim da se MH: World prodao najviše na PC iako je izašao 8-9 meseci nakon konzola što je neverovatno.

[Exia]

Marvel - that’s the reason why Square sold its NA team for $300m. Because in a little under two years they lost $200m on two Marvel games. But it still looks like a low price given the optionality on probably 4 AAA titles coming through.

Zadnja TR triologija 38 miliona kopija...SE vode idioti

[Aibo]

Cifra mi deluje nisko nakon što je npr. Sony keširao 13x više za Bungie. Znam da se u online naslovima vrti kinta ali nije TR franšiza za bacanje uopšte, DE takođe.

SE je malo izgubio kompas po mom mišljenju. Kenj*li su konstantno o maloj prodaji TR, ej njima je 10ak milki po nastavku malo za story driven SP naslov. 🤦 DE takođe, i tu su uspeli po 6-7m po naslovu, a ima potencijala i za više ako bi se rebootovao kako valja. Ali umesto da lepo neguju te zlatne koke oni se naravno polakomili na Marvel kolač pa spucali stotine miliona u te gluposti.

Problem im je izgleda apetit koji je osetno veći od talenta. Maštaju brojke jednog TakeTwo, CDPR... Iako to ne mogu da postignu čak ni sa izuzetno jakim RPG IP-em kao što je FF. Tu već deceniju ipo ne znaju gde udaraju i samo kopiraju trendove koje drugi postavljaju. Poslednji u pokušaju je evo FFXVI koji više liči na neki Witcher-Souls mix nego na FF.

[Cracked But Whole]

Ma tripuju da je budućnost u NFT-u, neka ih, nek se fokusiraju na to i nek bankrotiraju. Ovde franšize makar imaju šansu u tuđim rukama.
Takođe, Embracer se konkretno raspitivao za Legacy of Kain tako da možda KONAČNO ima šanse da novi deo ugleda svetlost dana

[dex3108]

Aibo kaže:

Cifra mi deluje nisko nakon što je npr. Sony keširao 13x više za Bungie. Znam da se u online naslovima vrti kinta ali nije TR franšiza za bacanje uopšte, DE takođe.

SE je malo izgubio kompas po mom mišljenju. Kenj*li su konstantno o maloj prodaji TR, ej njima je 10ak milki po nastavku malo za story driven SP naslov. 🤦 DE takođe, i tu su uspeli po 6-7m po naslovu, a ima potencijala i za više ako bi se rebootovao kako valja. Ali umesto da lepo neguju te zlatne koke oni se naravno polakomili na Marvel kolač pa spucali stotine miliona u te gluposti.

Problem im je izgleda apetit koji je osetno veći od talenta. Maštaju brojke jednog TakeTwo, CDPR... Iako to ne mogu da postignu čak ni sa izuzetno jakim RPG IP-em kao što je FF. Tu već deceniju ipo ne znaju gde udaraju i samo kopiraju trendove koje drugi postavljaju. Poslednji u pokušaju je evo FFXVI koji više liči na neki Witcher-Souls mix nego na FF.

Ima tu i jos jedna stvar, plate na istoku su mnogo manje nego plate na zapadu, a rade duplo vise. Tako da im je profit bio mnogo veci od igara sa istka. Mislim Eidos Montreal je uveo cetvorodnevnu sedmicu od ove godine, tako nesto n aistoku je pusti san.

[DeCoy]

Embracer Group wants remasters, remakes and spinoffs of Tomb Raider and Deus Ex...

Embracer Group wrote that it received "an overwhelming and positive response," saying that it sees "great potential, not only in sequels, but also in remakes, remasters, spinoffs, as well as transmedia projects across the Group."

[Cracked But Whole]

A jel možemo da dobijemo završetak priče Mankind Divided-a

[doctor]

DeCoy kaže:

Embracer Group wants remasters, remakes and spinoffs of Tomb Raider and Deus Ex...

Nadam se da će da odrade remake originalnog Deus Ex-a. Baš je, ono, krajnje vreme.
To je takav zicer da je teško zamisliti da uopšte uspeju da ga upropaste. Jedina škakljiva stvar je RPG mehanika oko augmentacija i perkova i inventory managementa ali to mogu da "dignu" direktno iz Mankind Divided i zalepe na remake, ne bih se bunio.

E sad, ovo "spin-offs" mi je baš onako red flag

[Exia]

Hoce sigurno to im je main fetish, remakes and more remakes