Been that way long before MS bought them.
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Activision and EA tried to buy Minecraft
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Been that way long before MS bought them.
Steverulez
Member
Because Xbox!
PedroLumpy
Member
Indeed. Its good to see him getting away from all the negative stuff and just enjoying himself.
DarthWalden
Banned
I think you guys are missing the point. If EA and Activision owned this license they would simply be content milking it.
I think Microsoft can use the property to leverage some of there other technologies like VR/AR, cloud computation, and cross play/cross save with Windows.
I think Microsoft can use the property to leverage some of there other technologies like VR/AR, cloud computation, and cross play/cross save with Windows.
PrivateRyan
Member
Microsoft doesn't release annual games for IP - "see, they killed it!"
Microsoft releases annual games for IP - "see, they're milking it!"
Some of the complaints in this thread are utterly bizarre.
Microsoft releases annual games for IP - "see, they're milking it!"
Some of the complaints in this thread are utterly bizarre.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Divorced wife before the billions must have some amazingly bitter tales to tell.
Notch sounds like a wreck walking, I hope he has been wise enough to employ some damn good psychiatrists and therapists.
Notch sounds like a wreck walking, I hope he has been wise enough to employ some damn good psychiatrists and therapists.
Ol No Bones
Banned
I'm so glad that didn't happen. Especially Activision.
I agree now that they aren't at their best but at least there is still a demand for those games.
Activision drove Tony Hawk into the ground.
The Artisan
Member
and it hasn't gotten any better. at best, those dlcs were timed exclusives, but one can infer they've become permanent after the acquisition.
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Agreed. At least it will have some degree of integration with Windows 10. At least, that would be the logical thing to do.
And each Forza game is awesome. If it was a crappy game, you'd have a point. Since they're awesome, not so much. I like awesome things. I like having awesome things often.
I don't mind the texture and skin packs arriving later, but when the fixes and content updates arrive late, that bothers me. At this point, I'm just happy to have a PS4 version of the game.
People forget that MS is moving towards software on all platforms; as pointed out, the Outlook app is the best app to use GMail for. They're planning to release Office on iOS and Android devices, etc. So unless the new CEO is fired randomly; MS is going more towards having ubiquitous software rather than the walled garden approach. (This change in philosophy has been huge news in the software / business world out here in Seattle)
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
The Artisan
Member
they've been delaying updates on the playstation versions as well?
this shit wouldn't have been happening if ea or activision bought it instead of mS.
Ardenyal
Member
Except Forza 5 which was designed like a free to play game and sold for 60$ at launch.
casnix
Member
Don't worry. You have more choices this way...but I want my Minecraft Premium Edition
Minecraft Starter
Minecraft Home Basic
Minecraft Home Premium
Minecraft Professional
Minecraft Enterprise
Minecraft Ultimate
Terbinator
Member
Thanks for clarifying you have no idea what you're talking about.
Ardenyal
Member
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-12-12-fixing-forza-5-how-turn-10-wants-to-turn-things-around
I'm sorry, I forgot Forza 4 already had the obnoxious microtransactions.
Microsoft definitely is not "the lesser of the three evils".
I'm pretty sure instead that Minecraft 2 or what ever new game from Mojang will be an Xbox and Microsoft Lumia exclusive, Minecraft was already out in every platform and there were deals between Mojang and other companies, so Microsoft couldn't just delete the other versions. The money motivation has no sense, in that way Microsoft should release all its exclusives to Playstation 4 too
The Artisan
Member
so your saying all future minecraft iterations will be, either mS/xbox exclusive or just not on playstation.
LOL@ the Forbes article:
"Hence, the $180,000 nightclub bills"
Tell me about it Notch...
Terbinator
Member
So you've actually jumped from the original game you were trying to slate? Incredible.
Again, that has no relation to your post about Forza 5. Obnoxious MT have no bearing on, or indeed, evidence on your claim of "designed like a F2P" game. The fundamentals of the core game have remained the same since forever and always. Grinding is part of the game. If people - most likely casuals - want to pay for cars then more power to them. They won't be playing game in a months time, ruin the core experience for themselves and are probably shite at the game to boot.
So, I'm still not sure where the $60 dig is coming from either? The game was well supported post-launch with free tracks and reasonable DLC. Not bad at all for a launch game which is actually the best in the series as far as the racing is concerned.
Yes, that's what i think, if Microsoft pays 2.5 billions for a developer, they do that to push their own platforms, of course i'm talking about an hypothetical Mincraft 2, not stuff for the actual Minecraft
Dyson Industries
Banned
Sure thing, buddy. That "part of the game" was F2P-worthy and had them backpedaling like nobody's business post-launch. Love that revisionist take though.
Terbinator
Member
Back-pedalling on what, though? I've now got more credits than I can shake a stick it and the online economy was fucked because everyone ended up with the E21. It isn't revisionist history when I've played the game through every iteration and the game is expected to have a grinding element to it.
The Artisan
Member
well that's going to fucking suck for all the fans mojang has garnered on the playstation platforms.
thelastword
Banned
Well, If someone was giving me 2.5 billion for my franchise I'd take it in a heartbeat. I definitely believe it was the money, it's always about the money with these deals anyway.
Wow, what a list. I'm not sure that list scales well to the franchises people were talking about though. I'm also not sure that these titles even fancy the hardcore xbox demographic of halo and gears lovers. I mean, you're talking about crimson dragon, lococycle, ori and the blind forest. You also don't know how Quantum Break will end up since so many new ip's have been given the battering stick lately, some after lots of hype from the press too. Destiny, Titanfall, The Crew, Watch dogs, Evolve etc..
Isn't a new Tony Hawk coming this year according to the skater's own tweets.
The Artisan
Member
anybody know what notch's net worth was before he sold?
Do people still think the Xbox demographic are meat heads?
Let's put it this way. If he spent just 1% of it on Wii U's, he would double Wii U sales.
This is not an actual fact
Actual fact though: based off his current net worth (~1.5 Billion USD), he could buy approximately 6 million Wii U's (assuming he bought them at $250 a piece)
Not really, no. There was really no need to use any of the accelerators to unlock cars. I played a ton of it.
Pretty much sums it up.
you really have no freakin clue
The Artisan
Member
where'd the other $500m go?
KingJ2002
Member
Hmm... doesn't seem like much has changed since Microsoft's acquisition... but i can definitely say if Activision got their hands on it... it could be another pillar to their other hit franchises.
I mean:
Skylanders
Minecraft
World of Warcraft
Call of Duty
Destiny
Guitar Hero
along with their Movie tie in titles... wow... they would be untouchable for years to come... but something also tells me they would screw up the Minecraft formula.
I mean:
Skylanders
Minecraft
World of Warcraft
Call of Duty
Destiny
Guitar Hero
along with their Movie tie in titles... wow... they would be untouchable for years to come... but something also tells me they would screw up the Minecraft formula.
Quadraphonic
Member
Yeah. The way he's blowing money on extravagant parties and alcohol, I'm realllly concerned for his personal health.
Should we make a new thread about this one? I was searching to see if it's posted. It's a pretty long and fairly well-written article, in my opinion.
It's kind of sad and interesting. I didn't know about the suicide, for example. I know having insane amounts of money makes up for a lot of things in life, but I still hope he finds some sort of peace and a healthy lifestyle.
I think all MS exclusives are different to minecraft though lol. Minecraft is huge, halo etc are just big.
I'll be shocked if it's true exclusive, MS will make their money off hololens & minecraft I imagine.. not xbox.
Dyson Industries
Banned
Oh hey let me google that for you
What New Forza is Doing About Forza 5's Disastrous Economy lol @ that URL, btw
Forza Motorsport's 5's Microtransactions Controversy "Couldn't Go Unnoticed", Forza Horizon 2 Dev Says
Fixing Forza 5: How Turn 10 wants to win fans back
Forza 5 Proves Microtransactions in Games are a Real Problem Now
Forza 5 And Top Car Will Run You $110, Why Is This Okay?
Tons more where that came from. It's not just backpedaling, it's a full on backwards sprint. Any faster and we'll be going back in time.
On behalf of gamers who aren't bending over for F2P bullshit in $60 games...you're welcome.
Estocolmo
Member
Agree completely. Some people are impossible to satisfy.
# short term cash loans
Junior Member
wow....damn...the whole economy didchange after MS got bitched out on that crap.
ChosenPredator
Banned
it hurts my soul but what can we do, lol.
tonythedemon
Neo Member
I guess Microsoft was for the best then. Can't even imagine what Minecraft would be like if EA bought it.