IO interactive could make a good Vigilante style of game.
A game based on Stargate SG1 would be a dream
A game based on Stargate SG1 would be a dream
But it's important to know why such comments existed. They were based off devkits, and for a while Xbone devkits had a stronger gpu and a monster server cpu that was said to be equal to the final one, when in reality it was there to emulate the audio chip. Also the extra memory.It could well end up being the case, but it's impossible to gauge based on early rumours. Hell the early rumours prior to the Xbox One and PS4 reveals, were that Durango (XBO) was much more powerful than Orbis (PS4). All insiders hinted at as much, including Arthur Gies, Proelite and Karak, and we all know how that turned out.
You mean that podcast? He was talking about forward compatibility, not BC.You guys think that news from Brad Sams about no PS5 BC is true
IO interactive could make a good Vigilante style of game.
A game based on Stargate SG1 would be a dream
And that's exactly why they need to be bought.I don't think Sega would be anywhere near as expensive as EA but honestly it'd be better just to get Persona and Yakuza on Xbox since that's all there really missing from Sega
I doubt it makes sense for MS to buy Bungie. I'd be happy enough if whatever they have coming up later doesn't fuck Xbox users over anymore, that would be an alright beginning. Paying the same price for gimped versions of the same games - ridiculous shit.
I honestly see it possible. Buy Bungie, let them work on whatever and let 343i stay on Halo.
Bungie is "just" +40% the size of 343Bungie is three times the size of Obsidian. Twice the size of 343i..
I seriously, seriously doubt this.
Imho they should - and will - create what they want to create. And as of right now this is Wasteland 3, The Bards Tale IV console versions, an VR adaption for PSVR out soon as well as "that other" game Brian Fargo teased. They should focus on delivering what they do best - creating great worlds and stories. Forcing them to do an AAA scale game would be the worst thing Xbox could do. With the new resources I'm sure they can accelerate both their development as well as up the general quality their games to AAA polish at least, but they shouldn't change the scale of their games just for the sake of people wanting them to do so.
Has a game ever sold 90 mil on a console alone? Thats a triple of what pokemon game do
Retaining the licences would be key. EA are not worth the acquisition price without them.
Fifa, Madden, SW generate billions each year.
And as I said, keeping all established IP multiplatform means MS as they do with Minecraft receive the profit that's generated.
Denmark not close to Sweden? Already have Mojang there and give to extend the Hub with Finnish studios like Housemarque or Remedy. Germany would also be close and Deck13 would be an excellent acquisition.Unlikely they acquire IO.
Klobrille came up with s good point how MS can easily manage studios in U.K./US/Can but further afield becomes more difficult
When Bungie created Halo:CE, they weren't the mega studio they are today. Neither was Bethesda when they created Morrowind. BioWare when they made KOTOR. Naughty Dog with the first Uncharted.
Who was 4A games last gen? Or Techland?
I think the Microsoft gaming team has been smart with their purchases so far. Playground Games, Obsidian, Ninja Theory, InXile and even Undead Labs have all punched above their weight and on their way up. If Microsoft sees potential for the next Mass Effect, Skyrim, or Halo they can always grow those studios.
Think of Phil Spencer like an NFL GM who's got some cap space and draft picks to rebuild in the offseason. Just because you can make a splashy purchase, doesn't mean you should. Even Microsoft operates with a salary cap. Have to factor the cost of the purchase and the ongoing expense of the employees.
With that in mind, I wonder if you paired someone with the ability to craft story like Amy Hennig with a studio known for good game design like I/O if it wouldn't be a value purchase and potential superstar studio in the future.
I hope that Tencent will be dead on some day. NetEase as well.While I agree that buying us would be insane in terms of costs, we're not that bad number wise. :)
https://blogs-images.forbes.com/niallmccarthy/files/2018/05/20180514_Games_Revenue.jpg
Denmark not close to Sweden? Already have Mojang there and give to extend the Hub with Finnish studios like Housemarque or Remedy. Germany would also be close and Deck13 would be an excellent acquisition.
While I agree that buying us would be insane in terms of costs, we're not that bad number wise. :)
https://blogs-images.forbes.com/niallmccarthy/files/2018/05/20180514_Games_Revenue.jpg
But how would they grow the value of these IP so that they could recoup the costs of the investments?
What would a Multiplatform EA owned by MS do differently that would make it more profitable than EA is currently?
$5BN a year is impressive but it could be so much higher if EA were not so incompetent
It's pretty well known EA are being mismanaged. They have such valuable IP and talented studios that are being wasted.
MS would make them more efficient, produce more games, and if they kept hold of the licences, more would be done with say SW
$5BN a year is impressive but it could be so much higher if EA were not so incompetent
How can we be so sure that MS would make that ship run more efficiently? MS has been accused of being mismanaged too, and are sitting on a ton of IP that they are doing nothing with. People are excited about MS buying spree and increased dev activity, but we have no idea what the fruit of this will be. For all we know these studios could hate working for MS.
Are EAs active IPs guarunteed to sell more Under MS' leadership? Will Madden & Fifa suddenly become more desirable and profitable? What's your evidence that "more" would be done with Star Wars?
The way I see it, EA would be astronomically expensive, and there'd be no clear path for MS to grow EAs business, especially since there would TON of redundancy.
They will show something from Metro Exodus, Jump Force, KINGDOM HEARTS Ⅲ, Devil May Cry 5, The Division 2 again as will for sure.February Inside Xbox episode should have
Could be a good episode if they can deliver this. There isn't any "old stuff" anymore they could show again. So whatever they will do should feel "new".
- Crackdown 3 final push, similar to what they did with FH4
- Game Pass news for February
- Ori and The Will of The Wisps release date
- Sea of Thieves Arena trailer
- Anthem
- (Wildcard) Xbox BC news (X Enhanced or Original Xbox games)
Spencer and Nadella seeing what they have done with MS and Xbox, I think they could do the same with EA.
EA brings in money and makes a profit no doubt, but it would take 30 years for a buyer to see a return on those numbers.While I agree that buying us would be insane in terms of costs, we're not that bad number wise. :)
https://blogs-images.forbes.com/niallmccarthy/files/2018/05/20180514_Games_Revenue.jpg
That's if the market is the same as it is now...I think betting on a streaming future on a global scale, you could see those returns sooner...much sooner. But as of right now, in the current way of doing things, yes.EA brings in money and makes a profit no doubt, but it would take 30 years for a buyer to see a return on those numbers.
Why are we talking about an EA Acquisition? It was about Bungie, and then suddenly shifted to EA. Its highly improbable that Microsoft would buy a publisher.
So far what we have seen is ambitious midsize studios with good leaders that they can grow over time. Maybe they will buy a big studio at some point, but a publisher? I dont see it.
February Inside Xbox episode should have
Could be a good episode if they can deliver this. There isn't any "old stuff" anymore they could show again. So whatever they will do should feel "new".
- Crackdown 3 final push, similar to what they did with FH4
- Game Pass news for February
- Ori and The Will of The Wisps release date
- Sea of Thieves Arena trailer
- Anthem
- (Wildcard) Xbox BC news (X Enhanced or Original Xbox games)
IO interactive could make a good Vigilante style of game.
A game based on Stargate SG1 would be a dream
I hope that Tencent will be dead on some day. NetEase as well.