(NOTE: My loving computer flipped off my microphone in favor of my laptop mic for this one, and I sincerely apologize. I believe it still comes through, but it is obviously very far from ideal. Apologies to your ears.)
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Embracer Group "embraces" Square Enix subsidiaries Crystal Dynamics and Eidos (as well as IP like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Legacy of Kain), while Square Enix "embraces" an entirely different view of the future.
What does this acquisition mean (and what does it not)?
Two competing visions of the future - sounds like a good concept for a video game...in Virtual Legality.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/hd262jim2LI
#Embracer #SquareEnix #GaaS
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Discussed in this episode:
PRESS RELEASES
https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-eidos-crystal-dynamics-and-square-enix-montreal-amongst-other-assets/
https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/pdf/20220502%20A_Press%20Release_fin.pdf
ARTICLES
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-claims-crystal-dynamics-was-the-wrong-fit-for-disappointing-marvels-avengers/
https://venturebeat.com/2021/09/29/why-the-initiative-hired-crystal-dynamics-to-help-with-perfect-dark/
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"Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
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DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.
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