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Meh, don't have a problem with this. Sony has done the same with a few studios and it seems first party studios always release the most polished and often the most critically acclaimed games for their respective systems.
So, yeah, I say congrats to 360 owners for this. They should be the ones that benefit from it.
So, yeah, I say congrats to 360 owners for this. They should be the ones that benefit from it.
Let's hope they can put out some good ip's. Always worrying though I mean what the fuck have rare put out recently?
This is a good thing.
Twisted Pixel creates some fine games, and I'm happy to see that this has been acknowledged. Second-party studios typically get some pretty good funding, so here's hoping they make the jump from digital releases to retail sometime in the future. I'm really interested to find out what they could do with a retail game budget.
Twisted Pixel creates some fine games, and I'm happy to see that this has been acknowledged. Second-party studios typically get some pretty good funding, so here's hoping they make the jump from digital releases to retail sometime in the future. I'm really interested to find out what they could do with a retail game budget.
Named ms the leader of digital distribution and innovation.
Yeah immediate ass kissing of their new corporate overlord, that's always a sign of good things to come.
Yeah immediate ass kissing of their new corporate overlord, that's always a sign of good things to come.
Actually im glad about this though I hope they take over some bigger studios as well...In general Microsoft just doesn't have the amount of studios needed to bring out a steady flow of high quality exclusives. I have been so bored with my Xbox last year or so, so yeah I have been doubting their commitment.
Im sorry but exclusive DLC doesn't do it for me and I can only assume that making financial agreements for exclusive games is starting to become real pricy cause most games we see are multiplatform now.I mean sure you can keep the arrangement with Epic going cause Gears of War is a proven financial succes but I want more!
Im sorry but exclusive DLC doesn't do it for me and I can only assume that making financial agreements for exclusive games is starting to become real pricy cause most games we see are multiplatform now.I mean sure you can keep the arrangement with Epic going cause Gears of War is a proven financial succes but I want more!
Is it really so bad if they developer Kinect games? Given the solid track record of this developer, maybe they can finally do something to make you guys care about the Kinect? It's at least worth giving them the benefit of the doubt and letting them try isn't it?
It's the way the world is now. Start an indie developer, hopefully have a hit or two, get one of the big guys to buy you up, hang on for a year or so, retire to the Bahamas.
@JSRF
Sounds legit to me. That's what I'd do. Hell, anyone wanna start a dev studio? Lets make this shit happen.
Sounds legit to me. That's what I'd do. Hell, anyone wanna start a dev studio? Lets make this shit happen.
Agrees with @wkpsrk R.I.P. Twisted pixel Games. Now here's a developer we can say is "no longer indie". Unlike Spiky Snail; they're just getting The Splatters *published* by Microsoft Studios, and then again only on XBLA (they replied to me to say they're going to bring The Splatters to Steam). Talking of Steam, will The Maw be taken of Steam? Will we have to cope with... *shudder*... GFWL?
Also and honestly, no matter what Team Meat said about XBLA, if the big M offered up cash for their studio, they would take the money and run so goddamn fast, their feet would leave skidmarks on the sidewalk.
@jimmyx I was waiting for you. Why? To say you're 12. If i was feeling cheeky, I'd say it before you commented. :P
I don't really see the problem. To me, indie game developers are just like start up companies. No one bitches when a start up gets purchased by a large tech company: that's the point of having a start up. That's the big goal. Make a great product/service, make a name for yourself, make money when you get bought up.
In my opinion, good for Twisted Pixel. They deserve the assured extra perks that will come along with being owned by MS, like more marketing dollars and hopefully some bigger budgets for more retail releases. Good for them.
In my opinion, good for Twisted Pixel. They deserve the assured extra perks that will come along with being owned by MS, like more marketing dollars and hopefully some bigger budgets for more retail releases. Good for them.
I'm convinced that jimmyx isn't real. He's just trolling all of us with this dumbass persona he has created. Whoever you really are, jimmyx, I commend you for keeping the troll going.
Thats a bummer... I mean, the "splosion" series sucks major ass, but it sucks that ps3 only bros wont be able to enjoy the godly game Comic Jumper.
@jimmyx
IT RUBS THE LOTION ON ITS SKIN OR ELSE IT GETS THE HOSE AGAIN.
As for the news story, I love these guys, Microsoft. Don't screw them up. I really want another song/game from these guys.
IT RUBS THE LOTION ON ITS SKIN OR ELSE IT GETS THE HOSE AGAIN.
As for the news story, I love these guys, Microsoft. Don't screw them up. I really want another song/game from these guys.
MS does need to own more studios. The problem is that until they prove that they don't ruin them I and others will continue to fear the worst.
I mean, Rare? Might as well be dead. Lionhead? Uh, well, I'm willing to lay as much blame on Molyneux's feet (if not more). Still, Bioshock, ME and Gears are all owned by some other big entity and two of which came PS3 side in the end anyway.
I mean, Rare? Might as well be dead. Lionhead? Uh, well, I'm willing to lay as much blame on Molyneux's feet (if not more). Still, Bioshock, ME and Gears are all owned by some other big entity and two of which came PS3 side in the end anyway.
@wanderingpixel & tuoman
I agree - the character has become a parody of itself which is just sad. Recently it seems he is going through the motions and everyone already accurately predicts what he would do anyways
I agree - the character has become a parody of itself which is just sad. Recently it seems he is going through the motions and everyone already accurately predicts what he would do anyways
Oh my! jimmyx replied to me! I feel honoured... (jk)
And I haven't played any Twisted Pixel games either. And I own a PS3. But I don't *hate* Microsoft and the Xbox360. How can you hate it after watching a video of Forza Motorsport 4? So much graphics.
And I haven't played any Twisted Pixel games either. And I own a PS3. But I don't *hate* Microsoft and the Xbox360. How can you hate it after watching a video of Forza Motorsport 4? So much graphics.
Real or not. "I can read so I can sense that hate MAYBE U need to chanel it or somethin" Made me, well... Rolf! Thanks jimmy.
I always have mixed feelings about publishers buying developer's. On one hand, it adds to MS's waning list of exclusives. On the other hand, it deprives other platforms of Twisted Pixel's games. I actually prefer MS's old approach of paying a 3rd party studio for an exclusive. That way MS has an exclusive and the developer is free to act as they want when the project is over.
This a good thing, Microsoft really doesn't have the stable of first and second party devs that Nintendo and Sony does.
"Twisted Pixel team will help drive further innovation around Kinect and Xbox Live."
The Kinect part is the only part that worries me. After Rare's stumbles with Viva Pinata and Banjo (both great games even if Banjo Nuts n Bolts should've been a new IP instead), along with their good for the time launch games, Rare has basically become Microsoft's shamed developer that now only does Kinect minigames and Avatar clothes. Lets hope the same downward spiral isn't forced up Twisted Pixel
The Kinect part is the only part that worries me. After Rare's stumbles with Viva Pinata and Banjo (both great games even if Banjo Nuts n Bolts should've been a new IP instead), along with their good for the time launch games, Rare has basically become Microsoft's shamed developer that now only does Kinect minigames and Avatar clothes. Lets hope the same downward spiral isn't forced up Twisted Pixel
I always love the pictures you use for your headers, and this one is no exception. It could only be better if you slapped the Microsoft logo on the guy with the labcoat.
Hopefully with Microsoft they'll get increased budget, and produce the same quality games with even more polish. Keep the heart! FIGHTING!
Hopefully with Microsoft they'll get increased budget, and produce the same quality games with even more polish. Keep the heart! FIGHTING!
I swear to God ms if you fuck with them or shut em down, ill drive to Redmond and fucking rape all of you.
I'm happy for Twisted Pixel. They started out as an unknown studio with a game in the PAX 10, and now they'll have tons more marketing, and presumably they'll be getting paid more too.
@HEL105,
huh? Microsoft build 4 new development studios in 2010 alone, add to that BigPark and Good Science aquired in 2009 and now Twisted Pixel. that's a lot of new studios. not to mention over a dozen of 2nd party developers. that's a lot and it seems like MS is preparing for the next generation.
from what Twisted Pixel guys and Phil Spencer have said, MS will basically throw money at them and let them do whatever they want both for Xbox Live and retail(which to me is more exciting). Twisted Pixel games with actual budget? that is huge.
it's also nice to see that MS is not just buying whatever they can but is carefully planning their portfolio of developers. looking at what sony is doing it seems like they're buying any studio that will agree to work on games for them.
huh? Microsoft build 4 new development studios in 2010 alone, add to that BigPark and Good Science aquired in 2009 and now Twisted Pixel. that's a lot of new studios. not to mention over a dozen of 2nd party developers. that's a lot and it seems like MS is preparing for the next generation.
from what Twisted Pixel guys and Phil Spencer have said, MS will basically throw money at them and let them do whatever they want both for Xbox Live and retail(which to me is more exciting). Twisted Pixel games with actual budget? that is huge.
it's also nice to see that MS is not just buying whatever they can but is carefully planning their portfolio of developers. looking at what sony is doing it seems like they're buying any studio that will agree to work on games for them.
This basically means they are stuck making Kinect games forever now. Yay we all love Kinect because um Oprah loves it and I need a machine to tell me when I should flail like an idiot.
@sofik What does those devs put out..? MS history says that whenever they buy devs, they stop being creative. 3rd party is the lifeline of MS. Stop claiming that their 1st party studio put out great and creative games. As for Sony, they're stupid to not purchase Insomiac yet.
Oh, um...hold on I have it here somewhere...
M$ just buyz all the studios and maeks crap shovelware kinect crap crap because casual gamers money xbox has no gaems sixty dollars a year.
That's all.
M$ just buyz all the studios and maeks crap shovelware kinect crap crap because casual gamers money xbox has no gaems sixty dollars a year.
That's all.
... and down goes my hopes of 'Splosion getting ported to PS3 down the road. Oh well, good to see a quality studio making the appropriate amount of money.
"leader in digital distribution"
What, XBLA? That's hilarious. That will never be true as long as the competition is so... Steamy.
What, XBLA? That's hilarious. That will never be true as long as the competition is so... Steamy.
Twisted Pixel made fun games. Kinda surprised MS would buy them now seeing as they haven't really produced anything substantial since Explosion Man, which I loved. Not really into their other games since, but I do like their sense of fun in games.
I don't take any issue with this either. Its just Microsoft adding more direct XBL developers, which only means more quality games for XBL players. I can't wait to see what they come up with for the Kinect.
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