Posted January 28 They're investing in Dontnod, similar sort of deal to the one with Platinum - basically just helping them to self publish their own games. It's pretty surprising really, outside of Life is Strange Dontnod's titles haven't been commercially successful, it seems like more of an altruistic move from Tencent than a financial investment. Hopefully it is as hands off as they say, would give Dontnod some wriggle room - the failure of a title they self publish wouldn't lead to them having to lay people off if they have this financial buffer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 28 (edited) Can’t imagine that Dontnod’s heavy LGBT representation will go unscathed if Tencent are looking to get their upcoming games also released in China... Edited January 28 by Dcubed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 (edited) https://www.resetera.com/threads/sega-is-splitting-its-console-pc-and-pachinko-businesses-into-2-different-companies-owned-by-sega-sammy.369741/ Oh shit... SEGA are being separated from the Sammy side? Looks like Sammy are setting up to sell SEGA... Edited January 29 by Dcubed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 14 minutes ago, Dcubed said: https://www.resetera.com/threads/sega-is-splitting-its-console-pc-and-pachinko-businesses-into-2-different-companies-owned-by-sega-sammy.369741/ Oh shit... SEGA are being separated from the Sammy side? Looks like Sammy are setting up to sell SEGA... Microsoft is apparently gearing up to make a large acquisition as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 17 minutes ago, Dcubed said: https://www.resetera.com/threads/sega-is-splitting-its-console-pc-and-pachinko-businesses-into-2-different-companies-owned-by-sega-sammy.369741/ Oh shit... SEGA are separating from the Sammy side? Looks like they’ve just become a prime acquisition target... NOOOOO!! Do the right thing MS. If anyone is going to buy them, I hope it's MS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 Trying to think who I'd most want to buy Sega if they did go up for sale. If it was Nintendo, would that mean an end to the 18+ age rated games like Yakuza? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 8 minutes ago, Mandalore said: Trying to think who I'd most want to buy Sega if they did go up for sale. If it was Nintendo, would that mean an end to the 18+ age rated games like Yakuza? Sure, just how it lead to the end of games like Bayonetta! Speaking of which... I would think that Nintendo would not allow the Umbra Witch to be snatched away from them by anyone else... (Likewise, they’d surely want a stake in Sonic at the very least) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 I think Microsoft would make the most sense. Sega are heavily involved with both console and PC gaming, something which Microsoft are also part of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 I think people are reading far too much into this. SEGA re-structures whenever they need to give Haruki a promotion. The key thing about this restructure? Haruki is becoming CEO of both companies and becoming chairman of SEGA. It allows him to learn the ropes on one side while his Dad covers the other half of the business. Next promotion time they’ll re-merge them and put him in charge of the whole thing. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 The Japanese government also has a lot of say over allowing foreign companies buying stock. Microsoft buying them would be awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 11 hours ago, Nicktendo said: NOOOOO!! Do the right thing MS. If anyone is going to buy them, I hope it's MS. Are those the same guys who bought that studio that had a minor hit or two? Name was something like Rare or so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 7 hours ago, Rummy said: Are those the same guys who bought that studio that had a minor hit or two? Name was something like Rare or so? Yeah MS completely ballsed-up Rare but the writing was on the wall. Nintendo got out just at the right time. Many of the N64 crew went on to form Free Radical who gave us Second Sight and Timesplitters, which were all more critically acclaimed than any 360 Rare game. A lot of them are at Playtonic now and doing Yooka-Laylee. I don’t want Sega to go to Microsoft, but if the have to go somewhere, that would be the least worst option IMO. Nintendo would be better but it’s not gonna happen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 Yeah I know I just wanted to make a nostalgic joke There honestly really isn't any situation vaguely anything worthy enough to ever be held in comparison to Rare. Made me sad when they sold cos of the Britishness of them Sega simiarly have few comparisons to be held against them and are ofc a totally different kettle of fish to Rare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
