Another rumor from 4chan. this rumor though was floating around for decades, Microsoft need a Japanese studio for the Japanese market, they are going first in the next Tokyo Game Show this Wednesday, will they finally confirm this old rumor?
This video explains the long history of Microsoft with SEGA
Edit: a hint from Xbox??
We need a mind_blown reaction emote.
If this is what it takes to get a Panzer Dragoon Saga remake or sequel....welp, we know how these corporations get down. I'm still uneasy about these kind of big corporate purchases, but I can also separate my personal moral/ethical take on that while acknowledging the realities of the market and why these massive companies are doing it (and will continue to do so). Whoever ends up where, I just hope it's for the best for them and for us.
That being said, MS and SEGA have a hell of a long history, so this might actually end up happening. Just curious how the whole Sammy side of this would be handled; would they spin the SEGA side off, or would that come with the package?
Around 15 years or so ago, authorities would act on Microsoft. But they're one of the biggest lobbyists in congress now, therefore pretty much unstoppable.
Make no mistakes, they are taking over the industry and are going to gateway everything everyone plays. This isn't just about "crushing Sony". It's about absolute control.
True gamers who love the hobby should not support this. But here we are.
You have to operate within reality, not your feelings.
On a
personal level I feel much the same way about this as you do. But I also know what these companies are after, and that in such respects, they're all eager enough to do this type of thing. If Microsoft didn't buy Bethesda, it'd of been Google, or Amazon, or Sony, etc. SOMEONE would've purchased them, so being okay with where they end up just comes down to personal preference.
But, I don't think people should use that personal preference as any way to strongly approve or condemn these sort of deals. It just is what it is. If people
seriously wanted to shut this kind of stuff down, they'd of been adamant back when EA were buying out devs like Bulldog back in the '90s. They'd of been adamant when EA purchased exclusivity of the NFL license back in the early '00s (going by the sales of Madden games after that, most didn't seem to give a shit). If people were adamant about this stuff, they'd be balking against Sony buying out some of these massive 3rd-party exclusives and timed exclusives (I mostly saw people getting hyped and wondering how MS were even going to compete on that front).
People can't pick and choose when to get on this hill and be against these sorts of things; either bring that energy all the time or don't bring it at all. I'm honestly not fussed over these deals anymore: if that's what these corporations feel they have to do to compete, and have the means (money) to do so...why not flex their strengths. I do find it a bit ridiculous some are trying to say MS buying Bethesda is akin to a monopoly; it
literally isn't. Bethesda might be a giant in and of itself, but they (nor MS) have any sort of majority control of the money or businesses in the gaming industry.
As long as these companies getting purchased are treated well, and get to creatively express themselves and get the support in resources needed to bring their visions to life, then I'll tolerate it. That doesn't mean it's
idealistically what I'd prefer in a truly just business world, but I also have to learn to
separate my idealistic wishes from the objective reality of how things actually
are.