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[eyesabitdull]

I believe MS is on a content purchase mission to fill gamepass, not so much a raw talent push.

Sony wants talent to foster their internal IP building prowess. Different approaches.

Smartest comment in this thread.

Congratulations to Housemarque!

My mind is racing trying to imagine an expanded and full fledged AAA game by Housemarque would look like. Can't wait.

 

[Beer Baelly]

 

[Topher]

Because Sony wouldn’t have bought Bethesda if they could . Man you guys are something else.

Don’t blame MS because all they could afford was to money hat Todd for Starfield timed exclusivity.

Buying big studios requires big investments, something Sony doesn’t have the capacity to do like MS.

Sony also doesn't have the need to make big purchases. It is easy to brag about Microsoft's massive amount of money, but that doesn't change the fact that they are they ones who are having to play catch-up here.

 

[The Alien]

Good deal. Expected.

This come on the heels after Jim Ryan's comment about 'throwing money' around to solve their problems.

Guess its the same as having defined generations.

 

[McCheese]

i was about to say sackboy is there but just checked the image and he's not....the sweat is warranted lol

Yer someone from MM messaged me joking about it, but he relaxed once I said their most popular mascot Knack is missing too, probably saving him and Sackboy for the SEGA buyout one

 

[Fake]

First fanboys vs fanboys. Then Sony fanboys vs Sony fanboys.

Now, we're entering into a new kind of war. Acquisition vs Acquisition

At least Nintendo have Brazzer, right?

 

[Dr. Samuel Hayden]

Finally. I know they were having some trouble before Returnal so this makes me happy to see.

One of my favorite devs, treat them well Sony.

 

[mckmas8808]

Yes!!

Really good news!

Edit: It’s funny, everyone wants Sony to buy Square Enix and other publishers but this makes me more excited than stuff like that.

Me too. 2 companies that understands each other's goals and wants. Now get Housemarque to make a PSVR2 launch game and we are in business!!!

 

[Clear]

Good deal. Expected.

This come on the heels after Jim Ryan's comment about 'throwing money' around to solve their problems.

Guess its the same as having defined generations.

Do Sony have a problem with their first party game dev? Don't think so, so wouldn't this be just a case of further strengthening an already strong line up?

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Good deal. Expected.

This come on the heels after Jim Ryan's comment about 'throwing money' around to solve their problems.

Guess its the same as having defined generations.

I doubt they were that costly. And sony doesn't have the problems ms does.

 

[nowhat]

At least Nintendo have Brazzer, right?

Sources as reliable as the ones that usually merit their own threads tell me MS is just about to buy xHamster.com

(I mean, there's the "x", synergy and all that)

 

[yurinka]

Awesome news! As fan of their games since back in the Commodore Amiga days, it makes me so happy. It will give them stability, let's hope now they can make small classic arcade games, in addition to bigger stuff like Returnal. It gives them extra stability to don't worry about the economical crysis, and also gives Sony quality 1st party games for the future!

Dat organic growth...

All jokes aside, seems like a great get for Sony. Whos next?

Bluepoint and Arc System Works.

 

[OverHeat]

Good buy Sony!!!

 

[Unknown?]

No, it just didn't seem like anything really changed at all, but i guess they will receive more funding so that's something to be happy about, if you like their games.

They will also get access to WWS tech and support.

 

[HarryKS]

Not gonna lie, I thought they were already part of it.

 

[nowhat]

They will also get access to WWS tech and support.

And it goes both ways! WWS will get access to their particle tech - which, if you've played Returnal (or any of their games, really) is phenomenal.

 

[Negotiator101]

PlayStation Japan also tweeted this:

Isn't that the Resident Evil 7 slogan?

 

[MOTM]

So it's not just the false equivalencies, you really are a smooth brain. I'll get out of your way, post that drivel at will my boy, don't let anybody ever stop you.

Ah no arguments. Surprise surprise.

Keep on telling yourself that if Sony had the choice they would buy Housemarque rather than Bethesda

 

[SLB1904]

Good deal. Expected.

This come on the heels after Jim Ryan's comment about 'throwing money' around to solve their problems.

Guess its the same as having defined generations.

holly shit.
i feel like you guys play dumb just to troll. Jim Ryan said he would grow PlayStation studios through both acquisition and internal growth.
does buy housemarque is even consider throwing money around? jesus

 

[Wooxsvan]

i will def get around to trying Returnal. really enjoyed Resogun. looking fwd to seeing how a bigger project turns out

 

[Thirty7ven]

Ah no arguments. Surprise surprise.

Keep on telling yourself that if Sony had the choice they would buy Housemarque rather than Bethesda

Keep sniffing glue, it makes you smart.

 

[iHaunter]

Nice one, but doesn't really change that much given their strong history with PlayStation. Feels kind of like Insomniac.

More budget = Bigger studio

Also excellent news! LOVED Returnal!

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Ah no arguments. Surprise surprise.

Keep on telling yourself that if Sony had the choice they would buy Housemarque rather than Bethesda

How has that acqustion of Bethesda worked out for them so far? Have consoles sales surged? Is gamepass profitable yet? I thought not. Go troll somewhere else.

 

[Rolla]

In terms of quality...

 

[MightySquirrel]

Xbox needs to respond!

You win MVP of the thread.

 

[IntentionalPun]

I don’t think MS would be interested in a studio like Housemarque as it doesn’t come with any valuable IP. I believe MS is on a content purchase mission to fill gamepass, not so much a raw talent push.

Sony wants talent to foster their internal IP building prowess. Different approaches.

This is such a bizarre comment.

 

[Birdo]

You can't buy yourself to victory - Sony.

 

[Cyber_hunter026]

Congrats to the team Housemarque!! this can only lead to bigger and better developed games from this point on.



Off-topic: also no surprise this and the bluepoint acquisition rumor is bringing out the trolls lol

 

[OmegaSupreme]

You can't buy yourself to victory - Sony.

Good lord these comments. They don't have to.

 

[Mr Hyde]

Expected news but great nonetheless. I'm so happy for Housemarque and the success of Returnal. It's a fantastic game with some of the best gameplay of today. Tight, tense encounters that really makes your blood rush. And the particle effects are out of this world. Will most likely bag the platinum in the coming weekend (depending on the rng of course). I hope Bluepoint is up next (which might be the case given the recent leak).

 

[Oddvintagechap]

Is cute seen the usual suspects implying housemarque would have survived without Sony lol

Are you seeing ghosts?

 

[Mr Moose]

Good deal. Expected.

This come on the heels after Jim Ryan's comment about 'throwing money' around to solve their problems.

Guess its the same as having defined generations.

Nurturing creative talent is not as simple as throwing money at it. You also must give them the freedom to be creative, to take risks and come up with new ideas.

You mean because people don't read?

 

[Dane]

Nice acquisition.

 

[SoloKingRobert]

I don’t think MS would be interested in a studio like Housemarque as it doesn’t come with any valuable IP. I believe MS is on a content purchase mission to fill gamepass, not so much a raw talent push.

Sony wants talent to foster their internal IP building prowess. Different approaches.

Arkane Studio, Id Software, Machine games, Tango games works etc.. Isn't talent?

Also, within the Zenimax bubble all the games studio has multiple studios.

You need to check your facts instead of saying Microsoft only cares about gamepass fillers, Microsoft aim is to increase their Subscription service, not decrease them.

 

[IntentionalPun]

Returnal is an interesting project; was cool to see Sony fund something sort of risky.. and now buying the studio, who was in some financial trouble before, and after funding a project that basically expanded the studio.

Good stuff for both sides it seems.

 

[Derktron]

Xbox needs to respond!

Okay, no they don't stop the console war BS.

 

[Alebrije]

Returnal is so much better than anything developed by Bethesda after fallout4...only Doom saves the day to them.

Note I am not comparing Bethesda vs Housemarqe..but just their recent games. If Microsoft fix Bethesda they could have great games again.

 

[reksveks]

I don’t think MS would be interested in a studio like Housemarque as it doesn’t come with any valuable IP. I believe MS is on a content purchase mission to fill gamepass, not so much a raw talent push.

Sony wants talent to foster their internal IP building prowess. Different approaches.

Ninja Theory would be the counter point, there wasn't any valuable IP for them. I think Microsoft is after both,

 

[Zghia]

In terms of quality...

Hope this will be true in the near future =)

 

[Jemm]

Good deal for both

 

[Derktron]

I don’t think MS would be interested in a studio like Housemarque as it doesn’t come with any valuable IP. I believe MS is on a content purchase mission to fill gamepass, not so much a raw talent push.

Sony wants talent to foster their internal IP building prowess. Different approaches.

You fanboys and I mean all fanboys are just funny. So now Microsoft just buys studios just to buy them? I don't get it.

 

[Spidey Fan]

Well done Sony. Now try to get more talented studios. Your current devs won't carry you for long.

 

[Castef]

I think they just posted the wrong picture. Like, it's happening - just not meant to be revealed yet. Oops

Of course they posted the wrong picture. They meant "Blue Box Games", not "Bluepoint".

 

[SLB1904]

Well done Sony. Now try to get more talented studios. Your current devs won't carry you for long.

whats going to happen with their current devs?

 

[Tiptop10]

Okay, no they don't stop the console war BS.

 

[SlimySnake]

I don’t think MS would be interested in a studio like Housemarque as it doesn’t come with any valuable IP. I believe MS is on a content purchase mission to fill gamepass, not so much a raw talent push.

Sony wants talent to foster their internal IP building prowess. Different approaches.

Eh. Why do you think they bought Ninja Theory, Obsidian, Moon studios and Playground Games? What IPs do they own?

I think MS is doing both. They HAD to buy Zenimax to fill the content gap after they realized their first party studios are wholly inefficient outside of Playground and Coalition. They cant wait 6 years for 343i to make one game so they needed to buy the 8 zenimax studios to fill gamepass months.

But that doesnt mean thats all they are doing. Just like Sony, they went out and bought smaller fledgling studios last gen.

 

[Castef]

I don’t think MS would be interested in a studio like Housemarque as it doesn’t come with any valuable IP. I believe MS is on a content purchase mission to fill gamepass, not so much a raw talent push.

Sony wants talent to foster their internal IP building prowess. Different approaches.

And yet Microsoft bought other studios without "valuable IPs", so your theory crumbles a bit.
I really think they (Microsoft) are acquiring for both having prestige developers and lots of "fire power". Not to mention IPs, of course.

On the other hand, due to this Sony felt "pushed" to secure developers like Insomniac and Housemarque. Microsoft "growth" led to Sony buy studios that historically worked almost exclusively for her.

 

[Derktron]

There is no time to joke, it's time to celebrate.

 

[Derktron]

Moon studios

They are still an Indie studio and not bought by Xbox or anyone yet.

 

[skit_data]

Eh. Why do you think they bought Ninja Theory, Obsidian, Moon studios and Playground Games? What IPs do they own?

They don’t own Moon studios? Or do they?