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Why does everyone think Sony is going to start buying up other large companies? When was the last time Sony ever bought a company anywhere near as large as Bethesda?
I would much, much rather have a beloved developer in the hands of Microsoft than Sony, if only because Microsoft has been so much more liberal about allowing other platforms to publish their content.
even the already announced games will see/could see so drastic changes?!
Correct. These won't go full exclusive. Just free with GP or pay $70 elsewhere.
It's a win win for them. Going to be amazing to see the mod support when it is now part of MS and they can integrate it.
Now that I think about it, this makes sense.
Bethesda produces a lot of pure single-player games and several high-profiles bets tanked in the last few years (Dishonored 2, Prey, The Evil Within 2). It's really a good solution if, instead of having to compromise on the concepts of their games, they can just put them on gamepass.
I hope that also means they will fund The Evil Within 3.
Bethesda produces a lot of pure single-player games and several high-profiles bets tanked in the last few years (Dishonored 2, Prey, The Evil Within 2). It's really a good solution if, instead of having to compromise on the concepts of their games, they can just put them on gamepass.
I hope that also means they will fund The Evil Within 3.
This is a HUGE get for MS, reaching Sony's value on first party devs in one move IMO!
Good thing I game on PC too, because I fear for these IPs availability on other platforms. Has there been a bigger game studio acquisition than this?
Good thing I game on PC too, because I fear for these IPs availability on other platforms. Has there been a bigger game studio acquisition than this?
If those Bethesda RPGs really do not come to PlayStation anymore, this is the first real step to migrate a lot of PS users to XBox/PC. This is really f'ing huge and I'm damn disappointed that I won't be able to play them on my main platform. Doom is not a must have, but I'll be missing that too.
Potentially gonna buy a XBox now sooner than I thought, because now it is guaranteed that XBox will have great exclusives that can't be missed.
Potentially gonna buy a XBox now sooner than I thought, because now it is guaranteed that XBox will have great exclusives that can't be missed.
This is not only a huge loss for Sony and Nintendo, but for the video game consumer in general...
I don't like this one bit.
I don't like this one bit.
Well that's fucking massive. Not holding out for a Fallout Switch port now (although MS has been liberal with putting stuff there so who knows)
Big games will be timed exclusive to gamepass ill wager rather than xbox specifically. Come to ps5 3, 6, 12 months later, but if your gagging to play starfield or ES6, youre not gonna wait. Incredibly powerful play
Exactly! Where are the games Microsoft? in the bank man
Exactly! Where are the games Microsoft? in the bank man
I'm not going to lie, I'm already subscribed to Game Pass for the next two years but knowing games like Starfield and the next Elder Scrolls will be dropping Day 1 on it have pretty much sealed the deal on buying a Series X. But holy hell, crazy acquisition by Microsoft
In case there was any doubt, Microsoft is really serious about becoming the Netflix of gaming. (Bethesda acquisition). Microsoft and Bethesda offerings guaranteed, plus that EA deal they did recently.
Those games are definitely going xbox/pc exclusive. You don´t pay that kinda money to aquire them and then pay them to have them continue making games for your competitor.
Things that are currently in development or have previous contracts for multi platform release will come out everywhere.
After that though, you´re gonna need an xbox or pc if you wanna play bethesda games.
Things that are currently in development or have previous contracts for multi platform release will come out everywhere.
After that though, you´re gonna need an xbox or pc if you wanna play bethesda games.
It feels like it was only yesterday that Microsoft would sell the Xbox division and quit gaming.
This is beyond wild.
I expected them to purchase some big studios, but not Bethesda. Considering Bethesda has some really talented studios (and also has Bethesda RPGs), this makes the GamePass far more appealing.
I wonder what this can mean for future projects, PC will be fine and I'm sure Nintendo ports will still be a thing, but I wonder if they will use exclusive Elder Scrolls games etc... to make Xbox/PC a stronger choice. With both Bethesda and Obsidian, they have some of the most popular WRPG developers as internal studios now.
I expected them to purchase some big studios, but not Bethesda. Considering Bethesda has some really talented studios (and also has Bethesda RPGs), this makes the GamePass far more appealing.
I wonder what this can mean for future projects, PC will be fine and I'm sure Nintendo ports will still be a thing, but I wonder if they will use exclusive Elder Scrolls games etc... to make Xbox/PC a stronger choice. With both Bethesda and Obsidian, they have some of the most popular WRPG developers as internal studios now.
Elder Scrolls 6 day 1 on gamepass confirmed. Possibility for an Obsidian made Fallout too? Legit can't believe this happened. Damn...
Buying a Studio is one thing. Buying a Publisher and all their Studios is quite another. As primarily a Playstation player, I'll be very interested in how this shakes out. If you are an Xbox player though - damn. Gamepass got a hell of a lot thicker today. Girthy even.