Yea, there is also that DOTA clone that Relic is working on. EA could use something like that.
The way C&C is going though, I don´t know if we will see another retail game from Relic if EA ends up buying them. At least not a RTS.
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THQ's bankruptcy sale details: Auction on January 22nd, Will Allow Piecemeal Purchase
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Yea, there is also that DOTA clone that Relic is working on. EA could use something like that.
The way C&C is going though, I don´t know if we will see another retail game from Relic if EA ends up buying them. At least not a RTS.
I'll take Activision any day.
I kind of wonder about that in both directions since on the one hand they're clearly moving more toward f2p as a company, but on the other hand they still launch games like Sim City, and Company of Heroes for example is a much less damaged brand than C&C.
I do think at minimum it will be the end of the Warhammer games though, at least in terms of the license. They might take the concept though and rebrand it to another IP.
Didn't thought about that DOTA clone. EA buying Relic makes more sense then.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Absolutely. They're both bad, but Activision is at least willing to meet me on my terms to sell me their product.
BoboBrazil
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I'm sure EA is trying to get the WWE license first and foremost. Probably Saint's Row too. They want to be THE sports game company and WWE fits that needs.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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I can be wrong but I don't think WWE license belongs to THQ, with WWE reserving the right to revoke the license.
Yeah, Visceral Play4Free is actually making one currently, but Relic is a company with a much better chance of having success.
I think the trial is over until the afternoon.
Perhaps. They did buy the Supreme Commander IP and publisher Order of War, but they haven't made any moves in the space since.
Perhaps. They did buy the Supreme Commander IP and publisher Order of War, but they haven't made any moves in the space since.
BoboBrazil
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That is true, but couldn't they swoop in, get the license and buy it out from under THQ? I'm sure WWE wouldn't have a problem with this as they want to get their money anyway possible. Also isn't this kind of what happened to the UFC license?
WWE wasn't mentioned in Jason Rubin's list of what Clearlake would be doing, so my guess is that even under the original plan that license was going away from THQ.
What does Relic have in its RTS-oriented portfolio that they could possibly want?
Well they've made Company of Heroes and the Dawn of War games. And Homeworld too but everyone's forgotten about that.
Dunno, SE buying SupCom is also super weird.
Baron_Calamity
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I am hoping that:
1. Everyone stays employed
2. The current games in development get released and are allowed to be the best they can be
3. They get to release one more game post current development to prove their worth to Next Gen Development.
1. Everyone stays employed
2. The current games in development get released and are allowed to be the best they can be
3. They get to release one more game post current development to prove their worth to Next Gen Development.
Is the WWE license even worth what it would cost to get it? Seems to me that one of the lessons of this recent generation is that licensed stuff is rarely worth it.
BobTheFork
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MS is going to buy Stick of Truth, cancel the ps3 version and I will sink the entire continent with my rage.
grimshawish
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You could buy the assets that THQ created for WWE and the studios behind it.
That way you have the best chance of buying the licence and making a profit.
Anyone else will have to start from scratch without knowing if their developer can turn it into a profitable game. Less likely to bid high for the licence.
It fits EA anyway so it wouldn't surprise me if they tried to get it.
I think the main things worth buying will be the games currently in development.
They should all be safe as even if some pubs see it as doubtful to be much value, someone else can take it for the lower price. The market will even it all out.
People will lose jobs in this whole situation whatever happens, so don't not expect it.
That way you have the best chance of buying the licence and making a profit.
Anyone else will have to start from scratch without knowing if their developer can turn it into a profitable game. Less likely to bid high for the licence.
It fits EA anyway so it wouldn't surprise me if they tried to get it.
I think the main things worth buying will be the games currently in development.
They should all be safe as even if some pubs see it as doubtful to be much value, someone else can take it for the lower price. The market will even it all out.
People will lose jobs in this whole situation whatever happens, so don't not expect it.
Well they know how to make good RTS games, and afaik Eidos lacks in that departement. Also they could try to go for the Warhammer IP and do another Space Marine game?
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Knowing the fact that THQ owes WWE shit loads of money ($45 million to be exact), I believe so.
I think Microsoft will continue to use Ruffian Games for Crackdown.
I guess all the money from sales around Christmas did help
The issues that are on the table go far beyond whatever revenue was obtained from Christmas sales.
AHA-Lambda
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Ok who is taking bets?
EA: Relic
Ubisoft : Saints Row
Warner Bros: Darksiders
EA: Relic
Ubisoft : Saints Row
Warner Bros: Darksiders
Yeah, I feel it's looking quite likely that even psuedo-THQ won't exist after this is over.
Dark Octave
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I was just about to ask how things are going, but it doesn't seem like I need to.
Dude Abides
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For those interested, here is where you can find links to all the documents filed in the bankruptcy case, as well as news releases:
http://www.kccllc.net/thq
This way you can see the filings for yourself rather than relying on media accounts. You generally won't be able to see hearing transcripts until well after the hearing, though.
http://www.kccllc.net/thq
This way you can see the filings for yourself rather than relying on media accounts. You generally won't be able to see hearing transcripts until well after the hearing, though.
snoopeasystreet
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Ok who is taking bets?
EA: Relic
Ubisoft : Saints Row
Warner Bros: Darksiders
EA: WWE
Blizzard: Relic
Warner/Square: Volition, Metro & South Park
Bethesda: Patrice's game + Vigil
^ That'd be my dream outcome but it'll never happen.
Glass Rebel
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EA Relic would be a fucking tragedy. Almost any company would be, though. SEGA, judging by their handling of CA, would be one of the best but I guess they can't really compete with the likes of EA and Ubisoft...
i fucking hope so. ms created the studio just to make crackdown 2.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Games removed from Steam remain re-downloadable in perpetuity.
That is looking more and more likely to happen.
Jibbajabbawockky
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
I really hope Relic at least ends up somewhere not EA or Activision or Ubisoft.
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I expect Warhammer RTS, StarCraft clone.
edit: Oh, duh, it already exists.
edit: Oh, duh, it already exists.
Ruffian Games is actually independent, they did Crackdown 2 on order from Microsoft.
Edit: Sort of like Playground Games
I was expecting Chopin's funeral march http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yh2InVsFag
I guess it depends on which party brought the DJ.
El Pescado
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I just hope whoever ends up with the WWE license finally kicks Yukes to the curb. Please! I'm begging somebody! Anybody!
Technically Generals 2 is also already heavily like StarCraft 2, especially with the changes they're making, so buying Relic would give them an RTT title along with their f2p MOBA.
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