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Embracer is ripping a beloved mobile game away from people who paid for it
Summary
The article discusses Embracer Group's decision to shut down four of its games, including Deus Ex Go, and to make them inaccessible to players who have already purchased them. The move has been criticized by gamers and games preservationists, and it is unclear why Embracer is doing this, as it owns the rights to the Deus Ex franchise.
Q&As
What is Embracer Group?
Embracer Group is a massive conglomerate that’s gobbling up rights to franchises like Deus Ex and Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings and more.
What is the Embracer Group's relation to Deus Ex?
Embracer Group purchased the rights to Deus Ex alongside the mobile games studio that developed the title.
What are the Embracer Group's plans for Deus Ex?
Embracer Group has decided to remove their games from mobile app stores, it’s apparently taking the extra step of making them inaccessible even if you’ve already downloaded them — or in the case of Deus Ex , even if you’ve paid $5 or $6 to do so.
How will this affect players of Deus Ex?
Current players will not be able to access the games past January 4th.
What is the reaction to the Embracer Group's decision?
The reaction to the Embracer Group's decision is mixed. Some people are upset because they can no longer play the game, while others are critical of the Embracer Group for buying up franchises and taking a billion dollars from Saudi Arabia.
AI Comments
đź‘Ť I'm so glad Embracer is shutting down those mobile games. I never liked playing them on my phone.
đź‘Ž This is such a ripoff. I paid for Deus Ex Go and now I can't even play it.
AI Discussion
Me: It's about how Embracer is shutting down Deus Ex Go and three other games, and how players who have already purchased the game won't be able to play it after January 4th.
Friend: That's really sad. I loved that game.
Me: I know. It's a shame that Embracer is doing this.
Action items
- If you have purchased Deus Ex Go, make sure to play it before January 4th when it will no longer be accessible.
- If you were planning on purchasing Deus Ex Go, do so before January 4th.
- Spread the word to other gamers about the situation so they can take action as well.
Technical terms
- Embracer
- a massive conglomerate that’s gobbling up rights to franchises like Deus Ex and Tomb Raider and The Lord of the Rings and more
- Onoma
- the studio that produced Deus Ex Go
- Deus Ex Go
- the excellent mobile puzzler from Square Enix Montreal
- App Store
- a digital marketplace where you can purchase mobile apps
- Kotaku
- a website that covers video games and gaming culture
- Luke Plunkett
- a games journalist for Kotaku
- Jason Schreier
- a games journalist