'I think you can blame Lars for maybe being a little bit naive that this gravy train would just continue.'

So, who needs to shoulder the responsibility for Embracer’s colossal failings? Some might point the finger at Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors, who earlier this year said the company would “always maximize shareholder value in any given situation.”

Not Saber Interactive boss, Matthew Karch, mind you. The CEO, who recently bought back the company from Embracer, believes Wingefors is actually being unfairly maligned.