Embracer Group Reportedly Looking for Buyers to Purchase Gearbox Entertainment
Recent reports have indicated that Embracer Group, the parent company of Gearbox Entertainment, is looking for potential buyers to purchase the studio. Gearbox Entertainment is a video game development and publishing company that is best known for its popular franchises such as Borderlands and Brothers in Arms. The news of Embracer Group’s search for buyers comes after the company recently acquired Aspyr Media, another video game publisher.
Embracer Group has been on an acquisition spree in recent years, having purchased a number of studios and publishers, including THQ Nordic and Coffee Stain Studios. The company has also invested in a number of other companies, such as Saber Interactive and Easybrain. With the acquisition of Aspyr Media, Embracer Group now owns a total of nine studios and publishers.
The potential sale of Gearbox Entertainment is likely to be a major deal for the video game industry. Gearbox Entertainment has been responsible for some of the most popular franchises in the industry, and its games have sold millions of copies worldwide. The studio is also responsible for the popular Battleborn franchise, which was released in 2016.
It is unclear at this time who the potential buyers for Gearbox Entertainment may be. However, it is likely that there will be a number of interested parties. It is also unclear how much Embracer Group is looking to sell Gearbox Entertainment for.
The potential sale of Gearbox Entertainment is sure to be a major event in the video game industry. It remains to be seen who the potential buyers may be and how much Embracer Group is looking to sell the studio for. However, it is clear that this could be a major deal that could have a significant impact on the industry.