Rumor: Microsoft Acquiring Playground Games and other Unknown Studios

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Bandorr said:

CGI-Quality said:

Eh, nah. This is a logical acquisition. Very similar to the idea of Sony acquiring Quantic Dream. Of course they could strengthen the teams they already have, but I prefer this method of business over spending money on timed exclusive content. With it, we can get full IPs only for their brand (Xbox/Windows). 

And i'd consider the purchasing of Quantic dream to also be fairly foolish without reason. You are already getting the games, with no competition. So why spend time/money/effort on getting something you've already gotten.

Feels like there is a "reason" missing. Why now? Did they want to stop making Forza games (IE bungie). Did they want to go third party (like Remedy). Did another Company offer them something?

Then again what is the name of the studio that makes the other Forza games? Is that first party, or third party? Maybe Microsoft wants to combine them.

There is a reason - and without that reason I think it appears foolish.

Actually, the purchasing of quantic dream would be great. Sony would get to keep their advanced CG Tech for themselves.

Also, Sony and Quantic Dream had a three-game deal, which ends with Detroit. We don't even know if Quantic Dream will even make another PS exclusive.

And Playground recently opened a new studio to make an AAA RPG, something that Microsoft could really use to bolster their lineup.

edit- https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-11-23-playground-games-hires-gta-v-metal-gear-solid-and-hellblade-devs-for-open-world-action-rpg

they also acquired some devs from various places just recently. It's not just about racing games now.