Embracer Group Shuts Down Onoma, Former Square Enix Montreal Studios

After only a month since what was previously the Square Enix Montreal studio, Onoma has been shut down by Embracer Group.  According to a report by Bloomberg, Embracer Group informed employees today that several members of the staff will be transferred to Eidos Montreal. Square Enix Montreal is best known for developing mobile games like Hitman...

Square Enix Montréal Rebrands To Studio Onoma

Following the acquisition by Swedish company Embracer Group, the studio formerly known as Square Enix Montréal has rebranded as Studio Onoma. Square Enix Montréal was founded in 2011 with the goal of developing premium games before switching its focus to free-to-play games in 2013. It is the developer behind mobile games Hitman Go, Hitman S...

Embracer Group Will Buy Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, & Square Enix Montreal, Plus Its IPs

Embracer Group, the investment firm who recently bought Gearbox Software, are continuing its buying spree with notable Square Enix Western studios. The group has entered an agreement to acquire Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider, Marvel's Avengers), Eidos Montreal (Deus Ex, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy), and Square Enix Montreal. The group has al...