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Embracer Group is Shutting Down Onoma, Previously Known as Square Enix Montreal

Embracer Group is Shutting Down Onoma, Previously Known as Square Enix Montreal

The mobile-focused studio was acquired by Embracer Group only a few months ago, and unveiled a rebranding less than a month back.

Square Enix Montreal Has Rebranded as Studio Onoma

Square Enix Montreal Has Rebranded as Studio Onoma

Recently alongside by the Embracer Group, the Canadian studio will be known as Studio Onoma going forward, it's been announced.

Embracer Group Has Completed the Acquisition of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, Square Enix Montreal

Embracer Group Has Completed the Acquisition of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, Square Enix Montreal

They form the 12th operating label under the Embracer Group, which now owns Deus Ex, Tomb Raider, Legacy of Kain, and several back-catalog titles.

Embracer Group Says Acquired Square Enix IPs Will Probably See Remakes, Remasters, and Spinoffs

Embracer Group Says Acquired Square Enix IPs Will Probably See Remakes, Remasters, and Spinoffs

"We see a great potential, not only in sequels, but also in remakes, remasters, spinoffs as well as transmedia projects," the company says.

Square Enix Details Strategy for Selling Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal

Square Enix Details Strategy for Selling Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal

Investments in blockchain, AI and the cloud along with better aligning its Tokyo organization and overseas publishing are some of the reasons.

Embracer Group to Acquire Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix Montreal, and Eidos Montreal

Embracer Group to Acquire Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix Montreal, and Eidos Montreal

It's also purchasing IPs like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, and Legacy of Kain, along with over 50 back-catalogue titles for $300 million.

Project Hitman Sniper Assassins Announced for iOS and Android

Project Hitman Sniper Assassins Announced for iOS and Android

It's from the makers of Hitman Sniper and releases later this year.

Square Enix Montreal Won’t Make Any More “GO” Games

Square Enix Montreal Won’t Make Any More “GO” Games

Citing unfavorable conditions in the mobile market.

Square Enix Montreal Director Quits Studio Following Game Cancellation

Square Enix Montreal Director Quits Studio Following Game Cancellation

It's a shame we never got to see this game.

Hitman Go: Definitive Edition Review – Small Doses

Hitman Go: Definitive Edition Review – Small Doses

Looking for a board game to play in small doses? It's Go time!

Hitman Next Gen Cancellation: Square Enix Europe Cites Confusion on Developer for Future Games
Hitman Next Gen Spin-Off Cancelled

Hitman Next Gen Spin-Off Cancelled

Square Enix Montreal's first big title has been shelved.

Crystal Dynamics Studio Head is Now Square Enix Head of Studios

Crystal Dynamics Studio Head is Now Square Enix Head of Studios

Darrell Gallagher steps up to plate for the publisher's Western studios.

Hitman Yearly: Why it’s Brilliant (And Ultimately Sad)

Hitman Yearly: Why it’s Brilliant (And Ultimately Sad)

On one hand, more Hitman. On the other, though, more Hitman.

First Look at New Hitman Game? Concept Art Lands on Square Enix Montreal Website

First Look at New Hitman Game? Concept Art Lands on Square Enix Montreal Website

Agent 47 visits a court house. Must be a courtesy call.

Square Enix Montreal is working on a new Hitman game

Square Enix Montreal is working on a new Hitman game

IO Interactive: "It's like with Treyarch and Infinity Ward."

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Stealth Trailer

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Stealth Trailer

[HTML1] Here is the latest trailer for Deus Ex: Human Revolution explaining Stealth gameplay, one of the four pillars to choose how you play the game.  The game is out for the Xbox 360, Playstation ... Read More

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Video Interview with Art Director Jon Jacques-Belletête

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Video Interview with Art Director Jon Jacques-Belletête

I was able to interview the art director for Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Jonathan Jacques-Belletête in NYC recently.  It was at an art show preview where they will be auctioning off all the art th... Read More

Deus Ex Human Revolution Will Not Feature Multiplayer or Natal Support

Deus Ex Human Revolution Will Not Feature Multiplayer or Natal Support

So that's certainly a bummer. The next Deus Ex title lacks something that is almost certainly a critical element for most games these days, one that might go on to set it aback quite substantially. A... Read More