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JRPGfan on 16 June 2026
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ConciousMan said:
JRPGfan said:

I really don't think Ninja Theory has a chance.
Its really reliant on graphics and sound design, that were developed at microsoft/xbox. The mocap stuff ect.... they will want to keep that.
So even if they get to keep the IP (senua/hellblade) and maybe get to finish the game (that's like half a year - 1year out).

What do you do with the studio afterwards?  What is Ninja theory without the mocap/sound design stuff? what will their next game look like?
Do you want to gamble on that as a investor?


Compulsion games is just dead. 17years+ and 3 games that just did not sell well, and only 1 that really was critically well received.
Its dead jim.... it's probably not worth anything, nor the IP of its games.

Double Fine, IP are worth something, and the studio is too.  Give them some direction, and lets start pumping out some Psychonauts (platformers) or some of their older Action-Adventure games.  I think Double Fine should survive, or at least deserves too. Hopefully some investors step in.

Yeah, Ninja Theory became way to dependent on Senua IP. I wish Nintendo could help them out. They can grow with Nintendo as they are visionaries, forward thinkers, and like to micromanage which is essential in game development. If Nintendo was willing to invest in Bayonetta brand, I think Senua might make sense. It could sell 2 to 3 millions units being Switch 2 exclusive.

Nintendo appeals to everyone, and is family friendly.
Their 1st party games are not dark, filled with gore, horror, killings, mental illness and hallucinations ...   It goes against what nintendo stands for at its core.

Nintendo might agree to fund a exclusive 3rd party money hat, if they can get Senua as a exclusive (i.e we'll help you fund last 1 year of development of the game) if Xb/MS allows them to use the work/IP.  That is a tough sell though, first they would need to buy themselves out, and beg nintendo to do the rest (1+ year of salaries at minimum and marketing for them).

I just don't see that happening.
There is a better chance with playstation.... as they atleast have a install base that would gravitate towards the story telling aspects,
and already have had Hellblade 1 + 2.

But again sony would likely not buy Ninja theory. 
And I don't think Ninja theory has or can raise the capital to buy itself out.... nor would Xbox be happy just giving away 3/4th's of a finished game.

Its just dead, imo.

Studio closes, no game ever gets released, people are let go, and have to start looking for new jobs. the end.

Last edited by JRPGfan - on 16 June 2026