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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.

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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

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