🎮 Warner Brothers is considering selling their gaming division to avoid lawsuits from debt investors. Despite advice from executives, CEO David Zaslav sees the division as strategic.
💰 The gaming division has faced challenges, including a loss of $200 million from the Suicide Squad game. This may prompt Zaslav to reconsider selling.
🕹️ If sold, franchises like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, DC Universe, and The Matrix could be licensed to other developers, similar to how Marvel and Star Wars have expanded their gaming presence.
🔄 Licensing could lead to a variety of new games, allowing developers to explore different genres and stories. This could revitalize franchises that have been dormant for years.
💡 The Matrix franchise, in particular, has potential for a successful game, especially after the Unreal Engine 5 demo featuring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss.
📈 Selling the gaming division could provide Warner Brothers with significant profits while allowing them to retain rights to their franchises.
🤔 The gaming industry could benefit greatly from this change, with developers eager to create new stories within these beloved universes.
💬 What are your thoughts? Should Warner Brothers sell their gaming division? What kind of Matrix game would you like to see?