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Embracer Group split again spinning off their biggest IP, along with plans for IP partnerships

By Liam Squires-Hand, 4 days ago

Embracer Group are still going through some massive changes, after all their previous troubles and selling off multiple companies they're now splitting again.

Toei Company established Toei Games and revealed the first titles

By Liam Squires-Hand, 24 Apr 2026

Toei Company, famous for many different anime, have announced the formation of Toei Games to get into publishing and they've revealed the first titles.

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Ubisoft implementing cost-reduction restructuring, cancelling various games and closing studios

By Liam Squires-Hand, 23 Jan 2026

Ubisoft are implementing various cost-cutting measures and have announced they've cancelled 6 games, while also closing studios in a big shift.

Netflix want to acquire Warner Bros. but they have to fight off Paramount

By Liam Squires-Hand, 9 Dec 2025

While I was off running around the woods for the weekend, Netflix announced their intention to acquire Warner Bros. but now Paramount want to fight.

Confirmed - Electronic Arts (EA) sold off to investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund

By Liam Squires-Hand, 29 Sep 2025

Well, there it is. It's now official after earlier reports that EA (Electronic Arts) is being sold off to an investor consortium.

Atari acquires the rights to five classic Ubisoft titles

By Liam Squires-Hand, 27 Aug 2025

Atari are continuing to acquire more IP and now they've managed to pull a bunch of games away from Ubisoft.

Blackbird Interactive take back full ownership of Hardspace: Shipbreaker

By Liam Squires-Hand, 15 Aug 2025

Hardspace: Shipbreaker developer Blackbird Interactive have announced they've broken off from Focus Entertainment.

Embracer to spin off Coffee Stain, rebrand as Fellowship Entertainment and release 76 games in the next year

By Liam Squires-Hand, 22 May 2025

Embracer have released their latest interim report, along with a statement on their plans to spin off Coffee Stain Group and go through a rebrand to Fellowship Entertainment.

Twin Sails Interactive break off from Asmodee and Embracer to go independent

By Liam Squires-Hand, 7 Apr 2025

Some hopefully good industry news here. Twin Sails Interactive have officially broken away from Asmodee Group AB / Embracer to become independent.

Acclaim Entertainment returns to 'support indie developers and reignite classic franchises'

By Liam Squires-Hand, 4 Mar 2025

Another old name has returned. Acclaim Entertainment that was originally founded in 1987 has relaunched, with a plan to bring back some classic games as well as new indie games.

Secret Mode splits from Sumo Group (Tencent) to be an independent publisher

By Liam Squires-Hand, 3 Mar 2025

Secret Mode some of you may know from publishing titles like Wobbledogs, Still Wakes the Deep, Eternal Threads and more have split from Sumo Group (Tencent).

Palworld developer Pocketpair launches Pocketpair Publishing

By Liam Squires-Hand, 23 Jan 2025

Palworld developer Pocketpair are not slowing down, as they just launched their own video game publisher with Pocketpair Publishing.

Sony buy up KADOKAWA shares to become largest shareholder of the FromSoftware parent company

By Liam Squires-Hand, 19 Dec 2024

There it is, the deal has been announced. Sony and KADOKAWA have "signed a strategic capital and business alliance agreement" that will make Sony the largest shareholder.

Palworld dev details the patents Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are suing for

By Liam Squires-Hand, 8 Nov 2024

Back in September Nintendo and The Pokemon Company filed a lawsuit in Japan against Palworld developer Pocketpair, and now we actually know why.

Intel and AMD join up to form the x86 ecosystem advisory group to shape the future

By Liam Squires-Hand, 15 Oct 2024

Seems AMD and Intel may be feeling the pressure from Arm? Today both companies announced the forming of a new x86 ecosystem advisory group to help shape the future of the platform.

Devolver launch Big Fan Games a label for indie devs to work on licensed games

By Liam Squires-Hand, 1 Oct 2024

Devolver Digital have just announced the proper launch of Big Fan Games, a new label that will work with indie developers to work on licensed content to make games from their favorite movies, comics, TV shows, and cult heroes and more.

Behaviour Interactive has acquired Darkest Dungeon developer Red Hook Studios

By Liam Squires-Hand, 24 Sep 2024

Today, Behaviour Interactive who made Dead by Daylight announced they have acquired Darkest Dungeon developer Red Hook Studios.

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company file lawsuit against Palworld maker Pocketpair

By Liam Squires-Hand, 19 Sep 2024

You might want to grab a big bucket of popcorn for this one, as the big fight is about to begin. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have formally gone after Palworld maker Pocketpair.

Square Enix invests in Playtron for their Linux-based PlaytronOS - first Alpha out now

By Liam Squires-Hand, 3 Sep 2024

Playtron are quietly building up their Linux-based PlaytronOS, and not only have they released their first Alpha but they've pulled in another investor too.