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Koch Media spent big at THQ’s auction yesterday, snapping up the Saint’s Row and Metro licenses, as well as developer Volition. The company has issued a statement on its purchase, promising a “bright new future” for its new IP and studio.

In a statement sent to VG247, CEO of Koch Media Dr. Klemens Kundratitz said, “Koch Media welcomes the addition of these magnificent franchises to the Koch Media family of entertainment properties.

“With more than 200 games on notable platforms globally, and its proven success creating renowned franchises like Dead Island, Deep Silver is perfectly positioned to lead these brands into the next generation of interactive entertainment for fans around the world.

Menno van der Bil, international commercial director at Deep Silver added, “Deep Silver already has a track record for out-of-the-ordinary games, including the immensely successful Dead Island brand. Both the Saints Row and the Metro franchises perfectly fit into our future lineup and strategy.

“We’re really excited to lead these well-respected licenses into a bright new future. We also welcome the legendary development studio Volition to the Koch Media/Deep Silver group.”

Koch bought Metro game rights for $5.8 million and purchased Volition for $22.3 million. The statement adds that Koch will roll out its plan for its purchased IP and Volition in coming months.

Did they mention their flagship game Dead Island? It's just one of many.

No mention of Red Faction. Not a good sign.

I wasn't aware that Koch Media is so big, that they can put that much $$$ on the table.

I already asked in another thread and got no response so far: Who the fuck is Koch Media??? Never heard of em.

Koch Media is almost a pure publisher. Originally they didn't create anything themselves but published PC software like Kapersky, Lexware and Pinnacle stuff in german speaking countries. Addtionally they publish DVDs and Blu-Rays and in more recent years created some in house games developers, still their main focus is in publishing.

They pulished some nichè stuff like Catherine and Cursed Mountain over here and PC games created in germany, like the X series from Egosoft (single player space economy simulation game), or Anno 1701, which was before Ubi bought it's creators, and the Risen games.

:(

I hope it's not the end for Red Faction.

Thanks. So they haven't "made" any games besides Dead Island, right? Should we be worried about SR and Metro?

no,but Koch Media were going to publish Metro: Last Light anyway, now they won't even have to pay THQ royalties for doing so

I never will understand why Sony or Microsoft never buy Ip's that go up for sale.