They don't own Cuphead so they wouldn't mention it here. Not sure about Ori though as that relationship seems much closer.
As far as we know MS owns the IP and would own any assets created for it.
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GI: Shannon Loftis on Exclusives, MS Studios, Success of New IP, Scalebound and More
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They don't own Cuphead so they wouldn't mention it here. Not sure about Ori though as that relationship seems much closer.
As far as we know MS owns the IP and would own any assets created for it.
bitbydeath
Member
Does MS still hold the IP given everything that had occurred? I would hope Platnium are free to do whatever they want with it given it was supposed to be their dream game.
daTRUballin
Member
When I say they couldve been their Naughty Dog, Im not just talking about the types of games Rare couldve been releasing. I meant that Rare couldve been a huge studio for MS in the same way ND is for Sony.
I think both ND and Rare are perfect examples of how incompetent MS is with their first party studios compared to Sony. After Sony bought ND, ND just started going from strength to strength with every passing generation and has been widely regarded as a top tier studio and one of the best developers in the industry. And Rare? Where the hell are they now? Why dont we hear about them anymore? Back in the 90s, they were one of the best and most influential developers in the industry and were in a similar position ND is in now. Maybe even to a larger degree. After MS bought them, they just fell off the face of the Earth.
Youd think a Microsoft-owned Rare would be better than what they are now, but no. Of course not. I do acknowledge Rare shares some blame as well, but as it turned out, MS was of no help whatsoever. And thats a damn shame. Shouldve just stayed with Nintendo, I guess. Say what you want about Nintendo, but at least they know how to handle their studios and work with their partners.
Microsoft owns Ori. The lead posted that here on GAG. You're correct about Cuphead.
Ah, good point.
Yeah I remember the Cuphead dev saying they own the IP but not the publishing rights. So they could do whatever they wanted to on a Cuphead 2.
It is odd she doesn't mention Ori then. It is a beautiful and fun game definitely one of their best new ips.
SatoAilDarko
Member
Make Xbox Great Again.
Yoko Taro is the best there is.
privitsan02
Member
Coincidentally the only noteworthy exclusive on the platform.
I'm okay with a game being cancelled but did they really have to wait this long, while showing that amount of footage before pulling the plug so hard?
I mean, might as well stop feeding an endless pit but it is an interesting topic from a project management perspective.
I hope Microsoft find success in the GaaS area. At least it will differentiate the consoles.
Best wishes.
TyMiles2012
Member
I agree, but I think their hard push for cross play is giving me huge amounts of respect from them this generation. It looks like they're putting all their focus on making an amazing experience for all the gamers they can regardless of platform the year or two. It's probably been under plans since before knowing the draught beforehand. If they nail it down this generation and put all they got for exclusives next generation or late this gen, Sony is done for next time around since people on Xbox, PC and Switch will get their systems of choice and play with each other from how it looks.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Happy that ReCore will most likely be getting a sequel
With adequate time and a proper budget (as well as a switch to UE4), it could be Microsofts Metroid or Zelda.
PLEASE dont twist my words into saying it could be as good/big as those. Im saying it could be their equivalent from a portfolio/franchise perspective.
With adequate time and a proper budget (as well as a switch to UE4), it could be Microsofts Metroid or Zelda.
PLEASE dont twist my words into saying it could be as good/big as those. Im saying it could be their equivalent from a portfolio/franchise perspective.
Ah, my bad. I get what you were trying to say now. I definitely agree. There was a point in time when Naughty Dog was looking at Rare's work for inspiration. Naughty Dog had remade a track from Diddy Kong Racing to test their engine for Crash Team Racing. Now look at them both. The two studios are complete opposites now.
"When we make game decisions, we ask ourselves: Is this the right game? Is it the right experience? Is it the right time? And unless we can answer yes to all three, we wont continue on with a development cycle."
Welp, I guess that's it. RIP literally every Microsoft franchise except Forza and Minecraft.
"And you know, Platinum is obviously doing great. They came out with Nier: Automata, and I thought that was an incredible game, and Im super excited to see what they do next."
Obviously. Doing great is exactly what you call a developer that narrowly avoided sinking when Scalebound got cancelled.
I get that these questions don't exactly have an answer that makes Microsoft look good, but that's some painfully hollow PR babble.
Welp, I guess that's it. RIP literally every Microsoft franchise except Forza and Minecraft.
"And you know, Platinum is obviously doing great. They came out with Nier: Automata, and I thought that was an incredible game, and Im super excited to see what they do next."
Obviously. Doing great is exactly what you call a developer that narrowly avoided sinking when Scalebound got cancelled.
I get that these questions don't exactly have an answer that makes Microsoft look good, but that's some painfully hollow PR babble.
digoutyoursoul
Member
The more I played the more I disliked it. I see potential in it, strange as that sounds, for something much better in future. The lead character and the charming robots are a good start.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Thats what I was kinda leaning towards. The first game obviously has some serious flaws (I still liked it) but its all correctable for a sequel. The foundations are there for something great in the future.
AusRoachman
Member
Would gladly take another quantum or recore .
I would just be happy with any new exclusive game (Xbox is gathering dust waiting ).
Hurry up crackdown.
I would just be happy with any new exclusive game (Xbox is gathering dust waiting ).
Hurry up crackdown.
Where does this hope for ReCore 2 come from? The game failed twice commercially. The game is also still a buggy mess on PC. Next year will be a good indicator of what XBOX is all about now. You'll get the new State of Decay, Crackdown and Sea of Thieves storefronts, that will deliver the most random purchase experience ever.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Time will tell I guess. Not a fan of Loftis to be honest, she doesn't give me much enthusiasm, I thought her and Greenberg came across really phony at Gamescom (yes PR I know but some don't make it aa uncomfortable to watch/listen to).
I'm hoping you end up being right and Recore gets a great game out of itself some day. Could Rare do a job perhaps?
Jaguar Victory
Member
How is that? Did they not pay them? Platinum and MS seem to be ok.
almostjuliuscaesar
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therealbigrich
Member
Based on comments so far MS can't make games and tries to ruin companies lol
Grumplestiltskin
Member
While I understand what you are getting at Darkside is hardly in the same sort of league as Platinum Games. Fortunately their reputation and talent saved them from suffering the same fate but the comments made here come across as ignorant or incredibly callous. Neither is a good look.
DriftingSpirit
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hellishimp
Member
I don't understand how MS dropped the ball so badly on the platform exclusives. Its what sells the PS4, 3DS, Switch, etc. Xbox One has got none of it (or it did in the very beginning and now its as dry as the fields in California).
What were they thinking?
What were they thinking?
I know, right? That deflection at the first question was a smh moment too.
For a minute there, I thought you were channeling Trump!
Annoying Old Party Man
Member
Oh my, what a shameful interview...
Shit answers but honestly they've put themselves in a shit position in a lot of ways so that's to be expected.
Also equating any of these game companies to Trump is like throwing a match on gasoline. Especially the not so popular, under-performing American console. You're begging fanboys to run to Stupid Town with that lol.
Also equating any of these game companies to Trump is like throwing a match on gasoline. Especially the not so popular, under-performing American console. You're begging fanboys to run to Stupid Town with that lol.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
These canned PR responses make Reggie seem naturalistic in his statements.
Always felt Reggie got a bit more flak than he deserves
demigod
Member
Ain't gonna happen. You can come back and quote me if it does.
daTRUballin
Member
Because of your post, I read Y2Kevs post in Trumps voice, and its perfect! XD