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inXile's unannounced RPG can now be an actual Arcanum game!
They have basically always owned it. Arcanum was published by Sierra, which at that point was already owned by Vivendi. Also, Vivendi had bought the company that owned Blizzard since before it was even called Blizzard at the same time as they bought Sierra, sometime in the mid-90s.Interesting development. Microsoft seems to be buying all video game developers.
Can someone explain how Arcanum was bought by Acti-Blizz?
I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft attempts to buys Valve too, just so they can their Linux gaming initiative.Gaben is sleeping.
Gaben is too old, to givea shit.
Someone should neuronet Phil instead of Bolvar
Sony could afford Square Enix but it would wipe them out pretty much. They'll just continue to pay for timed exclusivity deals, essentially the same thing.What are the chances of Sony following suit with Japanese companies? Their just lost future CoDs after losing future Bethesda games. Acquiring Square Enix would for example give them all their popular JRPG IPs plus few viable Eidos IPs like Tomb Raider.
You won't. In the near future important parts of the code will run on MS servers only. Unless someone hacks those servers, these games will not be available to run independently.The main question for the near future will be "how to pirate a game from "game pass"-like service?".
Until the deal goes through he will stay. They didn’t say anything about whether he’s sticking around afterwards and Spencer made sure to emphasize that he’ll be calling the shots. Kotick will get his golden parachute and be kicked out the door.
And what a golden parachute.
They could do a Dark Reign remake. The only RTS with realistic artillery,also underground and camo units were cool, It only lacked navy (but had difference between foot, wheel, truck, hover and Flying).We can get Bethesda to finally make Warcraft Adventures
So, Obsidian and InXile are gonna be busy making new DLCs for WoW?
Amazon. Seriously.Who is going to buy Steam? M$ or Dizney?
This is precisely what happened. The only winners with this deal are the shareholders, many of whom are glad to walk away from the bad press and public outrage with a multi-million-dollar pay day.1. Setting a goal to buy out one of our direct competitors.
2. Gently fueling the toxic theme of sexual harassment and "bro culture".
3. Waiting for the collapse of shares and the chaos of management.
4. Buying out a direct competitor for an amount significantly less than the company was worth before the start of a series of scandals.
5. PROFIT!
There are no big budget games in 202X, which worth the hassle. So what if you lose the right to play Halo 12 or World of Warcraft 3? These games are like junk food, you eat them then forget about them. The fine meals are the indie games or AA games, which are not under the Microsoft umbrella. And you can still own those.Like playing Baldur's Gate 2? Well, you posted something not very nice on a message board. We are removing your Windows Gaming rights. Now, since that is bound to the TPM of your computer, don't try creating another account. Also, all installations of software will be completed through the Microsoft Store, you no longer need (or will be able to) install your own software. Good luck getting a warez or unmolested version of VTmB on there.
Ftfy
There are always licensing deal technicalities but I don't see why Paradox wouldn't be interested, it should increase the value of their IP. Particularly given that they are interested in making & selling a sequel.I don't think Activision ever had the rights to do anything other than resell the original VTMB. They would not be allowed to remake it without Paradox approval.
I completely forgot it was published by Sierra. I guess Troika sold their game entire to the publisher upon it being a flop or it was the contract from start.They have basically always owned it. Arcanum was published by Sierra, which at that point was already owned by Vivendi. Also, Vivendi had bought the company that owned Blizzard since before it was even called Blizzard at the same time as they bought Sierra, sometime in the mid-90s.
When Activision and Vivendi merged they called themselves Activision-Blizzard, because Blizzard was the big name that was owned by Vivendi. Could also have called themselves Activision-Vivendi, or Activision-Sierra, or whatever.