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Paramount and Warner Bros. merge game divisions

Original: Paramount & Warner Bros. game divisions are now combined with an impressive IP roster: LOTR, TMNT, Harry Potter, Mortal

Paramount and Warner Bros. have combined their video game operations, creating a studio with rights to major franchises including Lord of the Rings, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat and Batman. Fans are hoping the merged company revives WB's acclaimed Nemesis system, though some warn the consolidation could mean less competition and higher prices for consumers.

Why now: The merger concentrates some of gaming's best-known franchises under one roof, raising both excitement and antitrust concerns.

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• Paramount & Warner Bros. game divisions are now combined with an impressive IP roster: LOTR, TMNT, Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, Batman, & others. Hopefully, the new studio will be smart & revive the Nemesis system. This could still be bad news for consumers as it reduces… · cypherreport · 2

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