Why is a Swedish billionaire buying up California's video gaming empire?

Fuelled in part by a boom during pandemic-era lockdowns, the gaming industry's price tag now rivals those of Hollywood and music. — Image by Freepik

Like so many on-screen action heroes, she was elbowed aside when newer stars appeared and started grabbing more viewers with bigger weapons, better special effects and more elaborate adventures.

That's when Lars Wingefors spied an opportunity and swooped in.