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Embracer Group now owns 3D Realms and Gearbox, paving the way for a Duke Nukem revivalOr not. Don’t let me tell you what to do
Or not. Don’t let me tell you what to do
Embracer Group, named for the wonderful hugs they give, have announced the acquisition of several development studios under their various subsidiaries. They now own 3D Realms, who, despite operating largely as a publisher nowadays, will forever be linked toDuke Nukem. This means that Embracer now owns both 3D Realms andDuke Nukem’s owners, Gearbox, who they acquiredearlier this year. Can you see where this is heading?
Duke Nukem Forever Launch TrailerWatch on YouTube
Duke Nukem Forever Launch Trailer
3D Realms now becomes part of Saber Interactive. Andrey Iones, Co-founder Saber Interactive,said: “We have a deep appreciation for 3D Realms’ heritage and look forward to seeing them enter a new era and thrive.” Interestingly, that’s a line lifted directly from the Duke Nukem Forever 2 script*.
Saber also swallowed upGravendevelopers Slipgate Ironworks. Other relevant purchases include Ghost Ship Games, the makers ofDeep Rock Galactic, who now become part of Coffee Stain Studios.Road 96developers DigixArt were bought and folded into Koch Media. That brings the number of studios they own to over 70. Their Christmas parties must cost an absolute fortune.
*A big stinky lie.
