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Itagaki leaves Tecmo, sues Tecmo president
- Thread starter godhandiscen
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Absinthe (Permed)
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Yoboman said:
Considering he shits on his employees, I can't see many people following out the door. Just being honest.
lastendconductor
Put your snobby liquids into my mouth!
I can see him joining SEGA.
Kill Your Masters
Member
Then what are Namco Bandai and Tri-Ace/Square Enix doing with Vesperia, Eternal Sonata and Infinite Undiscovery?Absinthe said:
Like I said, Tecmo probably wont refuse MS moneyhats when it comes to the next DOA or NG just because they are Japanese.
EverSoTrendy
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Hellraizer said:
YOU ARE NOT UNDERSTANDING. Seriously dude, what the fuck is so hard to comprehend?
Wtf that was the fast edit in history.
Absinthe (Permed)
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Hellraizer said:
It depends on the company, really. Metal Gear 4 and Final Fantasy 13, as far as we know, are exclusives. They're two of the biggest games yet to be released and they're from third party Japanese companies.
Also, if Tecmo loves money so much why haven't they made DOA multiplatform by now? You know Microsoft isn't paying them beaucoup bucks just to keep that as an exclusive.
The Innocent X
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Absinthe said:
Hang on a minute. Are you claiming that MGS4 and FF13 aren't moneyhatted?
Absinthe (Permed)
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The Innocent X said:
I honestly don't believe so, no. Sony didn't moneyhat Devil May Cry 4, Monster Hunter, Dragon Quest, etc. and a couple of those games I just listed are bigger than Final Fantasy 13 and MGS4.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
OH WOW!
Now Itagaki con join Illusion and make the game he always wanted to do!! :lol :lol
Seriously, this is pretty fucked up, but I can see MS hirng Itagaki in no time..., but obviously DOA and NG aren't gonna be the same....
Now Itagaki con join Illusion and make the game he always wanted to do!! :lol :lol
Seriously, this is pretty fucked up, but I can see MS hirng Itagaki in no time..., but obviously DOA and NG aren't gonna be the same....
ChaoticBlue
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The Innocent X said:
no. the devs wanted it on the ps3.
flipping_heck
Member
Bye Bye Itagaki.. but sueing the Tecmo President, he's so hardcore
Kill Your Masters
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MGS4 and FFXIII being exclusive has more to do with the success of the PS2 + Sony probably "funds" both projects in some way.Absinthe said:
I dont think it has much to do with brand loyalty. Wada and the Konami execs probably shit on loyalty, otherwise DQIX would have been a PS3 exclusive, right?
And what about Capcom?
None of the big publishers are really exclusive to the 360 or PS3, yes they have 1-2 games that are (Dead Rising, MGS4, FFXIII, IU) but those Titles are split between two different systems. I seriously doubt that Tecmo would go PS3 exclusive (unless Sony pays them more than MS to do so) just because "they are Japanese" since nobody else does it, and they are already multiplatform (Sigma, NG for DS), its just a matter of will DOA5 and NG3 come to the PS3 or not.
Um...that would be even more proof that MGS4 and FFXIII are indeed funded
DevilWillcry
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HOLY FUCKING SHIT! This news came out of nowhere!
The Innocent X
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Absinthe said:
I think your nuts. Seriously nuts.
AlucarD.eq
Member
Damn... bu .-- but my DoA 5?
He chose both
He chose both
WickedLaharl
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thrasher said:
don't smoke crack
just thinking out loud
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Anybody taking perma ban bets on NG2 coming to PS3? I like to play these. I'll take the "No, NG2 isnt coming to PS3" side just for kicks (I already stated how I feel about this), anybody willing to back up their talk by taking the bet against me?
The reason why I do this is because this thread has turned into a shitfest of "NG2 coming to PS3". I feel guilty because I think I started it. I would love to focus the discussion back on "what Itagaki will work on next" rather than the fanboy bullshit of "which platform wins/loses with these news".
As I said, I can totally see Itagaki joining western devs this time. He has expressed this not so long ago.
The reason why I do this is because this thread has turned into a shitfest of "NG2 coming to PS3". I feel guilty because I think I started it. I would love to focus the discussion back on "what Itagaki will work on next" rather than the fanboy bullshit of "which platform wins/loses with these news".
As I said, I can totally see Itagaki joining western devs this time. He has expressed this not so long ago.
This news has got me thinking about what he said in his recent Kikizo interview:
I wonder if he was talking about Tecmo/Team Ninja or him-self and whoever he takes along with him?
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Ok sorry. However, as I said, I think this thread should focus more on what happens to Itagaki, not what happens to NG2.duckroll said:
EverSoTrendy
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As I said earlier, I'll bet my account NG2 doesn't come on PS3.
Wow shocking news!
Honestly I'd like to hear more on the other side too ( it's a bit hard to believe that a company does not to honour a contract without reasons, the president makes fun of the person they have fuck*d and the injured person decides to take action three years after the contract breech. It's also weird that he attacks his collegues in public interviews, there must be reasons behind that).
As for Itagaki I wouldn't worry about him, in the worst case he'll join Shane Kim at Microsoft Japan, in the best case he could still settle with with Tecmo and make a comeback. If he's hired by Microsoft Tecmo will probably go multiplatform with Team Ninja's IP (DOA and NG).
Honestly I'd like to hear more on the other side too ( it's a bit hard to believe that a company does not to honour a contract without reasons, the president makes fun of the person they have fuck*d and the injured person decides to take action three years after the contract breech. It's also weird that he attacks his collegues in public interviews, there must be reasons behind that).
As for Itagaki I wouldn't worry about him, in the worst case he'll join Shane Kim at Microsoft Japan, in the best case he could still settle with with Tecmo and make a comeback. If he's hired by Microsoft Tecmo will probably go multiplatform with Team Ninja's IP (DOA and NG).
McBradders
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EverSoTrendy said:
Does that include a variant such as "Sigma" or "Black"?
EverSoTrendy
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McBradders said:
Cute, no Just NG2, because than that would be a loophole.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
TBH I can even see Itagaki working in God Of War. He has always expressed extreme praise for that series, and right now I heard they were looking for a director. The possibilities are endless. He could make the next Halo for all I care. He could have my babies too.Defuser said:
Francias Castiglione
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Maybe the full title of "Ninja Blade" is "Ninja Blade N" and Itagaki will be working at FROM
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Nice work at stealing my posts! Nahh jk, but I also mentioned this earlier. Ninja Blade directed by Itagaki and backed by new tech funded by MS.... I can only dream.Francias Castiglione said:
EverSoTrendy
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Prine said:
"Mah man!"
This Industry needs people like Itagaki, not only for the games, but the drama. I'll go where ever Itagaki goes. My Boi
"Good dude, you know I love you like cook food."
This could be the first true test of whether MS are serious about expanding their portfolio of first and second party development studios under Mattrick.
While MS' efforts in Japan have been left wanting (Mistwalker) at least in terms of them making an impact in the Japanese market, no matter what you may think of Itagaki's shameless self promotion he is a developer that appeals to the West just as much as, if not more than, the Eastern market.
Frankly, if MS don't either house him in a new studio or sign him to some sort of deal I think it clearly signals that MS are more intent on signing exclusives from third parties than developing their own stable on IPs that they own outright themselves unlike Gears Of War and Mass Effect.
While MS' efforts in Japan have been left wanting (Mistwalker) at least in terms of them making an impact in the Japanese market, no matter what you may think of Itagaki's shameless self promotion he is a developer that appeals to the West just as much as, if not more than, the Eastern market.
Frankly, if MS don't either house him in a new studio or sign him to some sort of deal I think it clearly signals that MS are more intent on signing exclusives from third parties than developing their own stable on IPs that they own outright themselves unlike Gears Of War and Mass Effect.
Kitschkraft
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I'm one of the few DOA loyalist....fucking damnit.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
I hear you, however, I think DOA reached its peak with DOA4. There is no better fighter "imo", and I can keep playing that for years to come.Liara T'Soni said:
No, but if MS recruits Itagaki it makes sense that he would join a currently announced project. I doubt MS would invest in a whole new project just for Itagaki, at least not right off the bat, but then again iItagaki is the only man to whom I would give $20 Million right now to create the ultimate badass game.duckroll said:Is this going to turn into a "I hope [unannounced game] is directed by Itagaki" thread now? I dunno, I have expectations of Ninja Blade based on Otogi and Otogi 2, it's nothing like the type of games Itagaki would make. What's next, Itagaki to direct MGS5?
Also, how can you hope Ninja Blade be based on Otogi (magical realm) if it has been rumored to be more of a matrix/future type of game? Do you know something we don't?
Busty said:
Itagaki's vision is imo perfect for a western audience. So I think he'd fit neatly with ms with their budget and his creations he can only do better things. I'm not sure if they would opt for it in a rush though since they seem to be slow. Either ea, sega or even capcom might get there before them. However ms is about the only publisher apart from tecmo that i've ever heard him praise so much.
Kabuki Waq
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I bet on him going to Sega.
EverSoTrendy
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godhandiscen said:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xu2jcuqcIRA
Not at all, DOA4 still needs tremendous work, there's so many things wrong In this video I don't know where to begin, those were mid\high level players, (besides the shitty ayane) Mids that looks like lows, clipping, tech roll actually working once in a blue moon online etc.