Remedy has acquired full rights to the Control franchise from 505 Games
Remedy Entertainment has acquired full rights to the Control franchise from 505 Games.
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Control IP Acquired by Remedy for €17 Million
Today, Remedy announced the acquisition of the full rights to the Control franchise from publisher 505 Games for €17 million, which is basically what the publisher had paid for the development of Control 2 and codename Condor to date. 505 Games will remain the publisher of the original Control through a transition period that will end on December 31, 2024.
Remedy Entertainment now owns the rights to the Control franchise
Remedy Entertainment, the developer behind 2019’s Control and critically acclaimed games like Alan Wake 2, now fully owns the rights to the Control franchise. That means the Finnish studio now has full, for the lack of a better word, control over the future of this series, including its sequel and multiplayer spin-off.
One of the the largest ransomware outfits in the world has been magnificently trolled by the Swedish police and Europol
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Alan Wake 2 Is Remedy’s Fastest-Selling Title at 1.3 Million Units
Alan Wake 2 received widespread critical acclaim when it was released in late November. Our own Francesco De Meo gave it a 9/10 and said:
Alan Wake 2 Is Remedy’s Fastest-Selling Game, Hasn’t Recouped Development Costs
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Classic PS2, Original Xbox Game Free for Limited Time
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Remedy and Rockstar Trademark Dispute Has Already Been Resolved
The recently reported trademark dispute between video game giant Take-Two Interactive and renowned developer Remedy Entertainment has already been resolved, the latter claimed. In addition, the studio noted that its working relationship with Take-Two Interactive remains unchanged.