GamesAfter taking on $1.5 billion in debt over a $2 billion gamble, embattled Embracer CEO responsible for over 1,400 layoffs breaks out classic scapegoats: Russia and CovidWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesAfter taking on $1.5 billion in debt over a $2 billion gamble, embattled Embracer CEO responsible for over 1,400 layoffs breaks out classic scapegoats: Russia and CovidWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Deep Silver) The embattled CEO behind more than 1,400 industry layoffs, seven total studio closures, and nearly 30 canceled games has blamed his calamitous premiership of the Embracer Group on two classic scapegoats: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic. In an interview withGamesIndustry.biz, Lars Wingefors …