2022 was a wild year for games and I’m still spinning | Kaser Focus
We’re almost to the finish line of 2022, and it’s been one for the history books. This year we had, in no particular order,...
Kaser Focus: The end-of-year game releases are upon us
I have finally finished my review of God of War Ragnarok, and fittingly just as the cold has come to my home. Tis the...
Square Enix Montreal rebrands as Studio Onoma
The studio formerly known as Square Enix Montreal is now called Studio Onoma. Following its acquisition by Embracer — and departure from the Square...
Savvy’s $38B plan to make Saudi Arabia a global gaming hub
Savvy Games Group (SGG) unveiled plans to invest SAR 142 billion — ~$38 billion — through 2030 to propel Saudi Arabia to the forefront...
Kaser Focus: Return to me, Norman Reedus
In case you haven’t heard, Death Stranding is set to launch on PC Game Pass next week I’ll be perfectly frank: I never actually...
Quantum Tech Partners: Gaming M&A isn’t taking a summer break
The gaming industry has seen gigantic acquisitions in the last year. With giant companies buying other giant companies, mergers galore, and Web3 drawing huge...
Embracer Group agrees to buy Tripwire Interactive
Embracer Group, through its Saber Interactive division, has entered into an agreement to acquire U.S. developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive. Tripwire Interactive is well...
Kaser Focus: Squared away
It’s always fun when major news breaks on a weekend, and while I’m asleep no less. I’m not being facetious — it means I...
Square Enix didn’t know how to squeeze profits out of its western studios
Square Enix is washing its hands of its biggest western studios. The company announced it is selling Eidos and Crystal Dynamics to Embracer Group....
Embracer agrees to buy Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Square Enix Montréal, and their IP
Embracer Group announced today that it has entered an agreement with Square Enix to acquire Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, and Square Enix Montréal. Embracer will...