Xbox Acquisition |OT| - So We’re Back to Making Lists, Huh?

[Jimmy_1984]

@Opatschi

ed I think dont qoute me on it thought

yes, Ed said this

[DeoGame]

@LavishAssassin

That doesn’t look good at all

In fairness, they were way overvalued. At one point their market cap exceeded that of Ubisoft. I really don’t think a company with a decent if less popular launcher and a game every half decade should be valued more than the company with 40 teams and at least one AAA game per quarter.

[batman14]

@Jimmy_1984

I love CDP: I think they are on of the best developers around the world but there’s a main problem: they’ve not own IP.

And arent they worth more then say Sega and Capcom?

[batman14]

@Marduk

You and some other members here are bunch of blind fanboys and the only thing you want is to end any kind of arguments that don’t suit your little fanboy brain. Many ective members left this forum because of you and your gang and the Mods are ok with it. This forum is exclusively for blind fanboys now.

The thing is you are making it seem like Xbox dont have 3rd person games which they do Hellblade 2 Fable State of Decay and Gears plus FM FH Starfield Fallout and TES you can play in 3rd person

[GucciGaropp]

@LavishAssassin

That doesn’t look good at all

Well tbh it stopped dropping so they’re around the same as in may. Hopefully it didn’t hurt them too much.

@Jimmy_1984

I love CDP: I think they are on of the best developers around the world but there’s a main problem: they’ve not own IP.

I don’t really care personally. Microsoft needs the talent and has the money to buy the rights for whatever they want.

[Boosted_Gear]

@Jimmy_1984

About italian insider i posted that info few week ago (he answered to my questions on hwupgrade community, an italian hw site). But i think Ed of XEra said something about a studio bought by Xbox not only negotations.

@Shpeshal_Nick also said something about Microsoft negotiating something with Discord, he didn’t know what it was, but that he has heard something too.

[Opatschi]

@Boosted_Gear

also said something about Microsoft negotiating something with Discord, he didn’t know what it was, but that he has heard something too.

Discord chat on xbox would be huuuuge. makes it even more easy to comunicate between xbox and pc I love this and it would fit the ecosystem very well!

[Boosted_Gear]

@Opatschi

Discord chat on xbox would be huuuuge. makes it even more easy to comunicate between xbox and pc I love this and it would fit the ecosystem very well!

Exactly, as they want to bring the PC and Xbox platform closer together.

[Opatschi]

@Boosted_Gear

Exactly, as they want to bring the PC and Xbox platform closer together.

Imagine :o

[batman14]

@Marduk

This forum is dying because of a few members who keep forcing everyone to say “happy” and “positive” things. Go look around there is no much activity anymore. The “positive” gang is killing this forum, many active members left because they don’t say “happy” things all the time.

Usually people don’t discuss positive things, we discuss the negative, the problems and the needs but the “positive” gang don’t like any of that.

I mean if people are happy where Xbox First Party is who am I to tell them they are wrong and I agree with you them need a Sony type of Studio but I would rather have a studio that is great over one that isnt

[pg2g]

I wonder if Microsoft approaches acquisitions from a “we need to fill this gap in our portfolio” perspective, or if its based on the best available/close relationships. I kinda assume the latter.

[AllianceOfficer]

@batman14

I mean if people are happy where Xbox First Party is who am I to tell them they are wrong and I agree with you them need a Sony type of Studio but I would rather have a studio that is great over one that isnt

I’d love to see Xbox add studios that can put them at the level Sony is at with 3rd person action adventure. They are out there too, they could acquire Asobo, Crytek and Remedy or just acquire a publisher like Square Enix West or WB Games and be right there with Sony.

However, it looks like Phil may want to make the console known for different strengths than Sony and to focus on that first. Seems like from quotes I’d expect the focus of acquisitions to be on making them a leader in areas Sony really doesn’t have too much first party focus.

[Opatschi]

@AllianceOfficer

I’d love to see Xbox add studios that can put them at the level Sony is at with 3rd person action adventure. They are out there too, they could acquire Asobo, Crytek and Remedy or just acquire a publisher like Square Enix West or WB Games and be right there with Sony.

However, it looks like Phil may want to make the console known for different strengths than Sony and to focus on that first. Seems like from quotes I’d expect the focus of acquisitions to be on making them a leader in areas Sony really doesn’t have too much first party focus.

Like first person…

[pg2g]

@AllianceOfficer

I’d love to see Xbox add studios that can put them at the level Sony is at with 3rd person action adventure. They are out there too, they could acquire Asobo, Crytek and Remedy or just acquire a publisher like Square Enix West or WB Games and be right there with Sony.

However, it looks like Phil may want to make the console known for different strengths than Sony and to focus on that first. Seems like from quotes I’d expect the focus of acquisitions to be on making them a leader in areas Sony really doesn’t have too much first party focus.

Tbh, I don’t think anything good has ever come from “we need a game/studio to answer to game/studio” outside of forza. Putting talented people together and letting them make what they want is the best approach IMO.

[batman14]

@pg2g

Tbh, I don’t think anything good has ever come from “we need a game/studio to answer to game/studio” outside of forza. Putting talented people together and letting them make what they want is the best approach IMO.

Yes you should forcus on getting great studios over what they need but pointing out they do have a weaknees in some areas is not a bad thing that said I am very happy with MS games coming out in the next couple year

[Knottian (Daniel)]

@pg2g

I wonder if Microsoft approaches acquisitions from a “we need to fill this gap in our portfolio” perspective, or if its based on the best available/close relationships. I kinda assume the latter.

I honestly think it’s more of a latter but the former is definitely a factor in who they continue to nurture relationships with, and eventually acquire.

[pg2g]

@batman14

Yes you should forcus on getting great studios over what they need but pointing out they do have a weaknees in some areas is not a bad thing that said I am very happy with MS games coming out in the next couple year

I agree, every publisher has strengths and weaknesses. Due to Game Pass (and less third party , Microsoft probably needs to work harder than others to address those weaknesses. Whether it be through acquisitions, XGSP, or third party deals.

[batman14]

@pg2g

I agree, every publisher has strengths and weaknesses. Due to Game Pass (and less third party , Microsoft probably needs to work harder than others to address those weaknesses. Whether it be through acquisitions, XGSP, or third party deals.

I know some people think 3 Person Story driven game is the weaks point but I think its Platformers they need to get a studio for that IMO

[uouit_iyyur]

@batman14

I know some people think 3 Person Story driven game is the weaks point but I think its Platformers they need to get a studio for that IMO

I agree, MS already have 3rd person story driven game covered, but man, they don’t have game like mario or zelda

[batman14]

@uouit_iyyur

I agree, MS already have 3rd person story driven game covered, but man, they don’t have game like mario or zelda

I wouldnt say they have 3rd person story drivne game covered but I think Platformers Fighers and JRPG they lack more in