Spicalicious 128 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 https://www.windowscentral.com/former-uncharted-last-us-game-designer-joins-xbox-game-studios-initiative Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DynamiteCop 2,085 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 That studio has scalped a lot of high end talent. I'm curious if we'll at least get a teaser of what they're working on at E3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spicalicious 128 Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) I have a feeling MS is allowing these people to go wild with whatever it is they want to do. Or they may have very organized goals. Money is no object for Microsoft at this time. This is a huge investment for them and they are going all in. I'm sure we will see spectacular things. Edited May 13, 2019 by Spicalicious Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DynamiteCop 2,085 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Spicalicious said: I have a feeling that MS is allowing these people to go wild with whatever it is they want to do. Money is no object from Microsoft's standpoint. I'm sure we will see spectacular things. MS going all in. That was basically what they said, they are granting these studios autonomy and large budgets with the ability to hire people so they can create what it is they want to. There's no doubt oversight so they're kept in the loop but from the sound of it they're not meddling in decisions. Here are some other notable people The Initiative has taken in. Brian Westergaard - Lead Producer/Senior Producer on ROTR and Senior Managing Producer on God of WarChristian Cantamessa - Leader Writer and Designer on Red Dead RedemptionTom Shepherd - Technical director at Rockstar games (RDR GTA)Chris O'Neill - Senior level designer at Santa Monica and Kojima ProductionDrew Murray - Lead designer at Insomniac gamesDaniel Neuburger - Game director at Crystal Dynamics for 12 years. Edited May 13, 2019 by DynamiteCop! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spicalicious 128 Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, DynamiteCop! said: That was basically what they said, they are granting these studios autonomy and large budgets with the ability to hire people so they can create what it is they want to. There's no doubt oversight so they're kept in the loop but from the sound of it they're not meddling in decisions. I say just let them run with it.. They aren't hiring beginners here. They've got seasoned developers and designers with proven track records. They'll just let them go wild and be creative. Edited May 13, 2019 by Spicalicious Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DynamiteCop 2,085 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Spicalicious said: I say just let them go.. They aren't hiring beginners here. They've got seasoned developers and designers with proven track records. They'll just let them run. This could harken back to the days of quality AA and AAA development not just for Microsoft but for the industry in general. Even though some of the studios Microsoft has picked up are not anything considered special or amazing from the sound of it they have freedom of control and creation which means we'll see a lot of really interesting games, risks, a host of variance not seen since the early 2000's. Nintendo is cookie cutter, Sony is cookie cutter, the AAA third party market is cookie cutter, they're all safe and predictable. I want to see Microsoft and Xbox Game Studios become the wildcard. Edited May 13, 2019 by DynamiteCop! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lynux3 2,052 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Is this a joke thread? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DynamiteCop 2,085 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Just now, lynux3 said: Is this a joke thread? You're getting scalped Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teh_Diplomat 2,054 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, lynux3 said: Is this a joke thread? Kind of, it's a Lemming thread; which for the last four years have been both simultaneously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonDnD 2,608 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 MS taking everybody. They are gonna be the Epic of console gaming . Hopefully they buy some exclusives too to burn the cow patties Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmaltese★ 2,553 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 So now lemmings are fans of Sony Santa Monica, Insomniac and Naughty Dog 'movie games' aye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 minute ago, madmaltese said: So now lemmings are fans of Sony Santa Monica, Insomniac and Naughty Dog 'movie games' aye i still aint. last of us is garbo. its a game for lesbians who dont game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmaltese★ 2,553 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, Handsome Horse said: i still aint. last of us is garbo. its a game for lesbians who dont game. What about lesbians who do game? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Just now, madmaltese said: What about lesbians who do game? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teh_Diplomat 2,054 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, madmaltese said: What about lesbians who do game? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lynux3 2,052 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Teh_Diplomat said: Kind of, it's a Lemming thread; which for the last four years have been both simultaneously. It definitely is a joke/troll thread. I mean... does anyone really believe this shit? Quote Nintendo is cookie cutter, Sony is cookie cutter, the AAA third party market is cookie cutter, they're all safe and predictable. I want to see Microsoft and Xbox Game Studios become the wildcard. This is the epitome of Hopes & Dreams™ laced in delusion. Edited May 13, 2019 by lynux3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 34 minutes ago, lynux3 said: It definitely is a joke/troll thread. I mean... does anyone really believe this shit? This is the epitome of Hopes & Dreams™ laced in delusion. i do i want ms to turn around Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lynux3 2,052 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Handsome Horse said: i do i want ms to turn around Microsoft is cookie cutter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Just now, lynux3 said: Microsoft is cookie cutter. halo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLHBO 2,160 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Enjoy the sjw agenda lemmings, should fit right in with microsoft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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