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popsicledeath said:
But what happens to all the games they own?
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They are probably about as accessible as all my games on 5.25/3.5 floppys and CDs, being that my computer has not had a drive for any of them in 10+ years. Actually, a VPN is cheaper and faster than buying and hooking up a drive.
 
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As explained to me by someone who's successful studio was bought and closed by Microsoft:
The Microsoft managers have a certain promotion cadence, and if you're not launching your next product within that window, the cost of your studio is basically just an anchor around their neck, no matter how much money you'll make in the long run. The initial acquisition team likely needs you to make your money back for their reputation of course, but the more promotion cycles that have passed since your acquisition, the easier it is for someone to decide that their career is going to go better if they get you off of their balance sheet.
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So apparently some Microsoft Exec was quoted today as saying they need more games like HiFi Rush on Game Pass, lol.

The video game industry fucking sucks lol.
 
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pysek

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popsicledeath said:
But what happens to all the games they own?
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Kharzette

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I've twice seen external teams have games cancelled and the publisher didn't even bother telling them. The teams kept working on the games (and paying everyone) because they didn't know any better.

It was only after a month or two and a few "where's our goddamn money?" emails that we found out.

And yea one of the publishers was Microsoft.
 
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So, speaking of the games industry being turned upside down, apparently the first game that Dunkey's publishing company Bigmode released is actually incredible?



This is the shit that needs to happen.

I'll wait a few days to see how the reviews shake out, but I'm already impressed.
 
Kharzette

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Mist said:
So, speaking of the games industry being turned upside down, apparently the first game that Dunkey's publishing company Bigmode released is actually incredible?



This is the shit that needs to happen.

I'll wait a few days to see how the reviews shake out, but I'm already impressed.
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I love the look of that. Sort of a moody 16 bit.
 
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Looks like another generic metroidvania game with shit visuals that get excused because it’s indie
 
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spronk

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i posted in ps5 thread but its on PS+ Extra if you have that tier. i downloaded it, its only 100 megs and uninstalled after 15 mins. looked like some shit i played on my apple II in the 1980s. no real combat or bosses either, everything is basically platform puzzling (even "boss" fights). i'm sure it clicks for some people but i found it gay as fuck
 
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I played it for like 20 minutes and it was alright, but then I got stuck in a spot I couldn't get out because a switch got flipped. There was no "reload to last checkpoint" option so would've lost like 8 minutes of game, so just gave up altogether. I might try again some other time.
 
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i 100%'d it on ps5 and its ok, nowhere near as good as the 2018 god of war and long stretches suck ass. like 2 fucking hours following a stupid bitch and her cow
 
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spronk said:


i 100%'d it on ps5 and its ok, nowhere near as good as the 2018 god of war and long stretches suck ass. like 2 fucking hours following a stupid bitch and her cow
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I loved the first and did a 100% with zero regrets. Amazing game.

Beat the second and dropped it, I think it’s 26% complete or so. They fucked up the formula somehow.
 
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I got to the the ironwood part and I just couldn't do it anymore. It drug on for wayyyyy too long and the previous sections were not a whole lot better. It's felt like it wasn't even made by the same developer.
 
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Bloodstained release 2 new modes. Chaos mode which I guess is a hoard mode and a pvp mode. Anyone tried it?
 
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We need more updatable product placements. Works great for the sports games. Jack from State Farm is a great addition to NBA2K. Patch notes could indicate any change in the official vehicle or soda sponsors, for instance, with lots of product placements. You could of course buy different skins in the cash shop if you wanted, but don't forget Star Wars: This Again is brought to you by Pfizer!
 
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