ookami
Member
It will never happen. We're talking about a South Korean studio with multiple divisions and having a partnership with Nexon.
I'm not even sure Microsoft was able to found their korean video game studio as they wanted in 2008.
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PlayerUnknown on the benefits of working with Microsoft
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I'm not even sure Microsoft was able to found their korean video game studio as they wanted in 2008.
Thebonehead
Banned
It'll probably be FH3 water rather than Sea of Thieves water.
I'm wondering if MS will upgrade the textures because your right - It isn't a looker.
Half the fun is the crazy driving physics, so I hope they don't 'fix' that.
Thebonehead
Banned
Actually the Dollar is strong at the moment, and it makes sense for companies with high cash reserves to buy foreign assets.
They benefit from write-downs, tax savings ( They'd rather pay it abroad than the punitive US rates )
All the big US corps are at it .. Apple, MS, IBM etc
Why the hell do people think this? Do people just not know who Bluehole is and just assumes it is PUBG only?
SlipperyMoose
Member
Do we still think this is coming out in 2017? I saw some things in the Microsoft Expertzone that state 2018. To be fair they also show Crackdown 3 as Nov. 7th so perhaps it isn't up to date.
Re reading the actual interview especially this part
I can see this game on PS4 maybe in 2019. But I would imagine new maps and features on the PC version would take precedence over worrying about adding another console version.
I think it'll make it. From reading the interview MS is really helping with controller feel for console players. They know the PR boon it will be to have this game out this side of the year.
Early access or not.
I can see this game on PS4 maybe in 2019. But I would imagine new maps and features on the PC version would take precedence over worrying about adding another console version.
I think it'll make it. From reading the interview MS is really helping with controller feel for console players. They know the PR boon it will be to have this game out this side of the year.
Early access or not.
You do know acquisitions that large would have to go through the SK government? And MS would have to pay a hefty hefty sum?
This isn't a tiny indie company with a single IP that blew up, this is a long running Korean Company.
rakkadakka
Member
It's more likely they just pay to lock down console exclusivity for the next couple years than it is for them to outright buy Bluehole.
That still might not be cost effective though.
That still might not be cost effective though.
Keeping it off Sony consoles for a year or two will be big though. The hype for this game would have already died off and everyone will move on to bigger and better things . Can't see it being 2. Most likely one year .
Thebonehead
Banned
Yeah I know the history on Bluehole. Not at all knowledgeable on SK business regulations so I'll bow to you on the SK government getting involved.
Do I think it likely MS would buy them? On the balance of things, probably not.
ToxicPhantom
Member
Offset what losses? This is a huge gain for both parties.
I bet this game is still going strong a year from now and far longer than that. I'd go so far as to say it will have long legs for years analagous to a game like CS:GO. They have a compelling game mode with plenty of room to build upon with new maps, guns, alternate modes, etc. Another game could come along and deliver a better battle royale experience but PUBG isn't going to just stay idle either and make it easy to steal their thunder.
The problem for Sony is that a lot of players aren't going to want to have to wait a year or more to play the game. The hype is huge and they want it right now. They especially don't want to wait when they don't know how long the wait is or if it is even coming to their platform eventually at all. "Problem" may be an overstatement....maybe more of a missed opportunity. It will help sell xboxes. It will motivate people to build PC's (like me).
Bigger and better? What is on the horizon and in the same vein?
I'd say it's more likely that they simply continue as they are and assist with the Xbox development. Eventually Bluehole will decide to port to PS4, or Sony will bring in a studio to help, but until then it doesn't sound like MS is "paying" anything to hold it off the PS4.
Complicated
Banned
I don't see how it wouldn't come out this year considering it'll be early access.
Liliana Eileen
Member
Will Microsoft advertise the hell out of this? Because if they do.... man.
Shadowhaxor
Member
I mean, they already have. Every major gaming show, they keep talking up PuBG. I'm sure they'll be advertising the hell out of it when it comes to Xbox.