Gaming giant Embracer Group falls and splits into three companies

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NEWS THIS WEEK

• Embracer Group announces its intention to transform into three standalone publicly listed entities at NASDAQ Stockholm
• Gaming giant Embracer Group is splitting into three companies
• Escape from Tarkov devs attempt to put out fire caused by $250 'pay to win' edition by giving everyone access to an exclusive game mode - but only for 6 months
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• Fortnite will allow you to mute its ‘confrontational’ emotes
• Fortnite Festival Finally Adds Support for Rock Band 4 and PDP Riffmaster Guitar Controllers
• Fallout 76 attracted over 1 million players in a single day, Bethesda says
• Fallout London: 'Bethesda didn't tell us about Fallout 4 update' | BBC News

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