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[Rumour] Relic Entertainment Reportedly Acquired by Microsoft
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I'll add to this.
I specualted that if RELIC would be acqurired by microsoft (because they fill in gaps in microsofts base) that a small indie stuidio might be acquired later. (hinterland)
I specualted that if RELIC would be acqurired by microsoft (because they fill in gaps in microsofts base) that a small indie stuidio might be acquired later. (hinterland)
I did enjoy me some Dawn of War but Space Marine was fucking sick. I've been waiting for it to hit BC
As long as their output os pc first and console never pr 2nd, im happy. The moment they start ramming console limitations on the games i stop being interested.
it really felt like a damn good Gears of war game. But you were a space marine. fucking perfect.
It's already been confirmed that Age of Empires 4 will be PC (mouse and keyboard) first (and probably only). We could see it end up on consoles with mouse and keyboard support.
Not sure how it'll work on the Switch tho.
I dunno, klob teases a lot. Like all that teasing he did that CD3 development was going well and the game was good. Such a jokester lol.
why would Sega sell them? not saying it's not happening but this one doesn't fit the pattern of their other recent acquisitions
Yeah, I agree with all those things. It still doesn't make it a huge acquisition. Huge would be if Microsoft were to buy Bungie, or Capcom, not Relic Entertainment.
Oh, boy! That would be AWESOME! FOR FENRIS! FOR RUSS AND THE ALLFATHER!
Dawn of War 3 was a huge disappointment, so it's not unlikely that Sega allowed Relic to be bought by Microsoft. And Microsoft has been buying PC focused studios before.
Relic didn't develop AoE:DE...
I can't recall precisely. Wasn't that another user uncovering some documents on a website showing a change in directors at PG?
I don't think it's too far fetched. They're already working with Microsoft on AoE4 and it's not like they've been putting out hits under Sega.
My prediction is that they'll launch the game on Steam and the Microsoft Store. With Game Pass support on the latter and crossplay between the two versions.
Huh, didn't even think to double check that.
Forgotten Empires is living up their name.
YA, it wasn't klob, it was some weird name. like " h1cb2" or something. *probably not even close
Depends. They are reworking Windows Store. It could play on Xbox One with kb+m. If xCloud is finished by then, it will be playable in streaming on mobiles, Switch, etc., and all of it will be cross-play. Microsoft releasing an RTS game in a couple years is going to be a hugely different scenario than what happened last year with AOE:HD. That's it, of course, if there is any truth in this rumor.
Games like AoE are games for a much more focused group imo and that group is on Steam, not on game pass.
DoW 3 was a flop and CoH 2 wasn't as good as the original. That being said, I still have faith in Relic.
Game Pass will probably bring many PC gamers into Microsofts store/ecosystem on PC. These PC focused studio acquisitions are meant to push Game Pass on PC.
I may be wrong about this, but i think he even said that shortly before the game got delayed. point is, he is not reliable enough yet to make threads on.
Sounds like a long term publishing deal rather than an acquisition. An acquisition would be Sega signing an agreement (rarely "contract") with MS, not Relic.
I think Sega's western studios have a lot of freedom. But who knows, maybe all of this is true.
Could it be possible for Microsoft to work with Steam and have Game Pass games available there? That would convert me.
I'd argue that, but the thing is, this wasn't a riddle or something he actively teased, this is literally a generic meme video (that doesn't mention Relic) and then a mock-up, which again could be a meme as well, or be a tease. There's not a lot to add at this point, if he knows something chances are he'll spread a few more hints and that will make things more clear.
I don't think Klob wanted that tweet turned into an article but anyways It's obvious MS isn't done acquiring devs. I bet they will keep the announcements for E3. :)
It says "rumour" in the thread, so unless you're telling us now that your rumour is false, let's go crazy about this ^^
Because they also bought Sega, which they'll announce at E3 :P.
I'd subscribe to the announcement thread for that the second it's posted. It would be quite a ride.
I don't think SEGA would sell, nor would Relic want to be sold... SEGA allow their acquired studios to operate with a pretty unprecedented level of freedom. From what I have heard they don't dictate to them what to make or how to operate their business and simply trust they will continue create good at the standard that SEGA acquired them for. Other publishers could learn a thing or two, tbh.
Besides, SEGA also let Creative Assembly work on Halo Wars 2, but had no intention of selling them to MS.
Besides, SEGA also let Creative Assembly work on Halo Wars 2, but had no intention of selling them to MS.
How is it a meme post? It's exactly the same thing he did with Obsidian.
Possible? Yes. Likely? No.
But yeah, that would be awesome: mainstream gamers would be able to play MS' games in a console-like environment using the Windows Store and Game Pass, and pc enthusiasts could buy these games on Steam with full mod and tinkering support.
They better hurry before THQ Nordic buys them all ^^
No, he was just showing off a template for memeing and used relic as an example. Hence, a meme.
The only time he made a mockup like that with a studio is with Obsidian. It's not a meme post.
With that said, it's not a crazy suggestion for a plausible acquisition. I predicted it last year as a much more plausible version of the crazy "MS to acquire Sega" memes.
Jesus Christ, the original tweet source literally states is a template for memes.
That said, the headline itself is not that crazy, but what would Sega gain from selling Relic? Unless they want to cash a shit ton of money for whatever projects they have next, but Relic is just too important of an asset to let them go like nothing for a couple millions, IMO.
That said, the headline itself is not that crazy, but what would Sega gain from selling Relic? Unless they want to cash a shit ton of money for whatever projects they have next, but Relic is just too important of an asset to let them go like nothing for a couple millions, IMO.
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