Dark Horse Company Behind Hellboy Sold To Video Game Group Embracer

Dark Horse, Company Behind Hellboy, Sold To Video Game Group Embracer

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By Ryan Scott/Dec. 21, 2021 1:49 pm EST

Mike Richardson, founder and CEO of Dark Horse, had this to say in a statement:

“I can’t express the excitement I feel as Dark Horse moves into this new chapter in our history. The synergies that exist with the Embracer network of companies promise exciting new opportunities not only for Dark Horse, but also for the creators and companies we work with. I’ve had a number of compelling conversations with Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors and I’m very impressed with him and what he and his team have built. I have to say, the future for our company has never looked brighter.”

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Importantly, Richardson is staying in place as head of Dark Horse, along with the current management. It sounds like Embracer is not trying to mess with the business as it exists. So, why make the purchase? The press release states that there is “untapped potential in creating games based on Dark Horse IP and substantial opportunity for synergies within the Embracer group.” To that end, Dark Horse actually launched Dark Horse Games earlier this year looking to do exactly that. Now, they have the backing of a massive company.

While movies and TV shows based on comic book properties are big business, video games are an even bigger business in North America, especially thanks to the pandemic. There could be a lot of money in a “300” video game, for example. Or, perhaps most obviously, a “Hellboy” video game. Plus, Dark Horse can continue making shows like “The Umbrella Academy” for Netflix, or “Resident Alien” for Syfy.