Embracer Group buys Square Enix's TOMB RAIDER, DEUS EX studios, FORTNITE launches on Xbox Cloud Gaming, Developers sign anti-NFT pledge

NEWS THIS WEEK

• Embracer Group enters into an agreement to acquire Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix Montréal amongst other assets
• FORTNITE Now Free to Play on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Mobile, Desktop, Console
• AFTERLOVE EP resumes development but will be delayed due to death of lead developer Mohammed Fahmi's death
• Global chip shortage to continue through to 2024 says Intel CEO
• Details leak for GTA 5 producers new ‘Ready Player One’ style game
• Breath of the Wild sequel details leaked by voice actor
• Indie developers sign pledge to only use NFT’s responsibly
• Prince of Persia remake in development limbo as new team takes over
• New Mafia game reportedly in development at Hangar 13

RELEASE RADAR

• SALT AND SACRIFICE - 10 May 2022 - Playstation 4 & Playstation 5, PC
• EIYUDEN CHRONICLE: RISING - 10 May 2022 - Xbox One & Series X|S, PC
• EVIL DEAD: THE GAME - 13 May 2022 - PlayStation 4 & Playstation 5,Xbox One & Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC

SIFTER is produced by Nicholas Kennedy, Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer.

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