Video Game News and Miscellany
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This week Capcom decided not to renew their anti-takeover clause, which means now anyone can buy out Capcom if they own enough of the company shares.
I'd rather this happen than see the company die. I'm just getting into the Monster Hunter series, so I'd like to see it continue, and there's always hope that Mega Man will return if another company is calling the shots. Hell, maybe the Resident Evil series could get good again. Who knows? But at the very least, this could mean the ousting of the old guard, if another game company decides they want it.
I'd rather this happen than see the company die. I'm just getting into the Monster Hunter series, so I'd like to see it continue, and there's always hope that Mega Man will return if another company is calling the shots. Hell, maybe the Resident Evil series could get good again. Who knows? But at the very least, this could mean the ousting of the old guard, if another game company decides they want it.
Maybe they could just sell Mega Man to Nintendo
I'd be fine with this, but it doesn't sound like they want to strip the company and sell the parts a la THQ (at least, not themselves--if another company bought them, there would be nothing to stop the new owners from doing just that). It sounds like they're just opening the door for a takeover. What happens after that will depend on who does the taking over. I doubt any franchises of value will be sold off.
But that's kind of the thing... who would want ALL of Capcom? What franchises do you want from Capcom?
- Street Fighter
- Mega Man
- Resident Evil
- Monster Hunter
... and that's it. Sure, they have OTHER great franchises, but who's going to buy Capcom to make another Dragon's Dogma? Another Breath of Fire? Phoenix Wright? Those aren't what is going to sell the company. It's those 4... and to be Frank, I could see Sony buying the company and making it 2nd-party just to keep those games from being exclusive to Xbox One.
I just mean, a takeover would equal buying the bunch, not just the top ranking franchises. If afterward they chose to sell off unwanted properties, that'd be their call.
I so badly want Nintendo to make a Mega Man game because I know they'd put the right people to the task, but it'd probably for the best if none of the console-makers take control--too many people getting shafted that way. On the other hand, Capcom's had a time of "oh sure, this game will be exclusive to your console only, I promise and totally don't have my fingers crossed". Owning them would be a way to ensure those exclusives were actually exclusive.
If Nintendo got the rights to Mega Man, you can be damn sure they'd milk that bitch dryer than the Sahara.
Of course, it might mean we get a new Mega Man Legends, which I'd be totally down for.
Of course, it might mean we get a new Mega Man Legends, which I'd be totally down for.
We'd DEFINITELY get Mega Man Legends 3 from Nintendo... but we'd probably see re-releases of Legends 1 and 2 first. Which, hey, I'd be totally fine with.
I never got to play them and they're not on the PSN. Well, Legends 2 is, but it's "Disc Only", whatever the fuck that means.
On the subject of companies absorbed by other companies, I'm not sure if Atlus's current "let's just make Persona spin-offs" thing is a continuation of previously existing business decisions or if if Sega is pushing them to expand on their most profitable franchise. Haven't heard a word about Devil Survivor 2: Break Record, which was supposed to be released in Japan in fall 2013.
So, how's the focus on consoles working out Crytek?
http://kotaku.com/sources-crytek-not-paying-staff-on-time-ryse-sequel-d-1594967505
http://kotaku.com/sources-crytek-not-paying-staff-on-time-ryse-sequel-d-1594967505
From what the rumor-mill around me has been saying, Crytek's problems have nothing to do with being on console vs PC, and much more to do with the company apparently having waaay more "admin" staff than is needed who all charge much higher salaries than any of the actual developers, poor financial planning, and the fact that they spent a ton of money on Warface with the belief they would make it back in MTX, but that didn't happen at all.
Well, their first mistake was naming it WARFACE. I mean, really?
It is definitely hard for me to not think of this scene when thinking of that title.
Which is really NOT what the game is.
I can't stop watching this.
Not just for the fact that Sega went through the trouble of individualizing animation for costumes in a cutscene, but the image quality. My wife and I love Bayonetta, it's the game that ruined God of War for me, so it's easy to forget it came out before they were taking full advantage of HD capabilities. Really looking forward to replaying this on the Wii U and unlocking everything ... and fuck, that's just a bonus that comes with the sequel.
Not just for the fact that Sega went through the trouble of individualizing animation for costumes in a cutscene, but the image quality. My wife and I love Bayonetta, it's the game that ruined God of War for me, so it's easy to forget it came out before they were taking full advantage of HD capabilities. Really looking forward to replaying this on the Wii U and unlocking everything ... and fuck, that's just a bonus that comes with the sequel.
The sequels aren't -that- bad. I rather liked 2 and 3.
I liked them all the first time I played them, and 2 and 3 are definitely a step up. But then I played Bayonetta. When I tried going back to God of War, Kratos felt slow, his moves felt more clunky than fluid.
Oh, definitely, Bayonetta is one of the finest action games I've ever played. Hell, I'm going to buy a Wii-U just for the sequel.
Finding out the first will come bundled with 2 made me pretty happy, as I kept putting off buying it. Now I can get both for the price of one.
It was certainly one of our motivators. Put down a pre-order not long after buying the Wii U.
Hell, I have the first one for PS3 and this makes me grin.
Can't wait.
Whoa. Fresh off the heels of their Blackwell series concluding, Wadjet Eye Games is already teasing their new game, A Golden Wake.
I'm getting some serious Laura Bow vibes from this and love it even more for that.
I'm getting some serious Laura Bow vibes from this and love it even more for that.
So is Konami done doing Symphony of the Night-style Castlevania games or are they going to go back to that anytime from this Lords of Shadow shit?
The guy who did the Metriodvania style games is going indie and will probably have a project up on KS soon. He's said as much in at least one interview since he left Konami.
KS has basically made it so that, if you are already successful, you don't have to put up with shit at your company anymore. They don't want to make your style of games anymore and they are turning you into a glorified manager? Just take your ideas to the public. I assure you that someone, somewhere is going to feel nostalgic enough to help fund your project... and one successful project is basically all you need to get investors later. Almost to the point where you could bring it up to your bosses.
It's a brave new world and I couldn't be happier.
KS has basically made it so that, if you are already successful, you don't have to put up with shit at your company anymore. They don't want to make your style of games anymore and they are turning you into a glorified manager? Just take your ideas to the public. I assure you that someone, somewhere is going to feel nostalgic enough to help fund your project... and one successful project is basically all you need to get investors later. Almost to the point where you could bring it up to your bosses.
It's a brave new world and I couldn't be happier.
The projects by Inafune alone have my mouth watering. Shovel Knight has been great (though I'm sadly close to finishing it). I would snap up a Metroidvania indie game like that if it was as good as these other projects at their stuff. I haven't gotten far in Shadowrun Returns, but so far it's great.
The funny thing for me is, I didn't play the games these are from until recent. There's no nostalgia factor to work from for me--these are just good, solid games and it's unfortunate that mainstream gaming has turned in such a direction that these kinds of titles are so rare. Small wonder that I'm mainly playing either indie titles or Nintendo games.
The funny thing for me is, I didn't play the games these are from until recent. There's no nostalgia factor to work from for me--these are just good, solid games and it's unfortunate that mainstream gaming has turned in such a direction that these kinds of titles are so rare. Small wonder that I'm mainly playing either indie titles or Nintendo games.
I'm TOTALLY pumped for Mighty No. 9. It looks amazing and I'm glad I backed it.
If you dig Shadowrun Returns, you should try and track down a copy of Shadowrun on the SNES. It's basically the entire inspiration of the game (though the SNES s an action rpg) and many of the tracks (like Double Cross and Dark Alley) are revamped tunes from it. Jake Armitage is also the main character and some other characters from that game are big players in Dead Man's Switch.
I no longer have an SNES, so that's not gonna do me much good. But this one is fun and I'm good with it.
It's a shame some games haven't come to the Wii or Wii U VC. I really wanted to play Illusions of Gaia.
It's a shame some games haven't come to the Wii or Wii U VC. I really wanted to play Illusions of Gaia.
Didn't someone recreate the SNES game with the current Shadowrun's modding community or something? Or maybe they were just working on it.
Also pumped for it. You may get it before I do since you're a backer. I need to pay more attention to Kickstarter projects.