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34BigThings Regains Independence From Embracer After Founder Buyback
Italian studio 34BigThings has returned to independent ownership after co-founder Valerio Di Donato reacquired the company from Embracer Group.
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Italian studio 34BigThings has returned to independent ownership after co-founder Valerio Di Donato reacquired the company from Embracer Group.
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