Obsidian and inXile acquired by Microsoft

[Latelistener]

Indiana could boost the company's value significantly, so it would be unwise to sell it now.

 

[fantadomat]

Indiana could boost the company's value significantly, so it would be unwise to sell it now.

Or it could bankrupt it.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

Indiana could boost the company's value significantly, so it would be unwise to sell it now.

Or it could bankrupt it.

All they have to do is start another kickstarter promising far more than they'll ever deliver

 

[fantadomat]

Indiana could boost the company's value significantly, so it would be unwise to sell it now.

Or it could bankrupt it.

All they have to do is start another kickstarter promising far more than they'll ever deliver

Yeah,that won't be successful a second time. It is make it or break it from what i see. They managed to squander all the good will they accumulated for years with poe games and tranny. They also lack the talent and marketing to push the game. Doubt it will be success,i don't care about it even if i was obsidian fan.

 

[agris]

[RUMOUR] Obsidian Entertainment letter-of-intent for an acquisition by MS

I stole it from reddit.

Feargus is taking estimates for that heated tile bathroom remodel as we speak.

 

[Roguey]

He's not dumb, just greedy and bad-tempered.

Feargus is actually a dragon in a human suit.

 

[Cael]

He's not dumb, just greedy and bad-tempered.

Feargus is actually a dragon in a human suit.

No. This guy:

Spoiler

Jay: And what, we don't like bugs?

Kay: Bugs thrive on carnage, Tiger. They consume, infest, destroy, live off the death and destruction of other species.

Jay: You were stung as a child, weren't you?

Kay: Imagine a giant cockroach, with unlimited strength, a massive inferiority complex, and a real short temper, is tear-assing around Manhattan Island in a brand-new Edgar suit. That sound like fun?

 

[Jenkem]

Project Indiana to be changed into a Blinx the Cat RPG!!!

 

[Iluvcheezcake]

ZOMG seems they dont want to be owners any more xD

 

[Ulfhednar]

ZOMG seems they dont want to be owners any more xD

Obsidian has been declared a socialist democracy under ownership of the New California Republic.

 

[IHaveHugeNick]

Please not be true. Phil Spencer is a good guy, he doesn't need this clusterfuck of a company.

 

[Latelistener]

He has a huge spencer, long enough to de-owner Feargus himself and make him sign an agreement for not making games ever again.

Spoiler

Then he'll bring back Avellone, Gonsalez, Mitsoda, Ziets, Stout and hire Vince, Styg and Cleve to make The Ultimate RPG™.

Spoiler

But only for XBox.

 

[Grampy_Bone]

He's not dumb, just greedy and bad-tempered.

Feargus is actually a dragon in a human suit.

No. This guy:

Spoiler

Jay: And what, we don't like bugs?

Kay: Bugs thrive on carnage, Tiger. They consume, infest, destroy, live off the death and destruction of other species.

Jay: You were stung as a child, weren't you?

Kay: Imagine a giant cockroach, with unlimited strength, a massive inferiority complex, and a real short temper, is tear-assing around Manhattan Island in a brand-new Edgar suit. That sound like fun?

You know, Vincent D'onofrio's performance in that movie was really inspired.

 

[Cael]

He's not dumb, just greedy and bad-tempered.

Feargus is actually a dragon in a human suit.

No. This guy:

Spoiler

Jay: And what, we don't like bugs?

Kay: Bugs thrive on carnage, Tiger. They consume, infest, destroy, live off the death and destruction of other species.

Jay: You were stung as a child, weren't you?

Kay: Imagine a giant cockroach, with unlimited strength, a massive inferiority complex, and a real short temper, is tear-assing around Manhattan Island in a brand-new Edgar suit. That sound like fun?

You know, Vincent D'onofrio's performance in that movie was really inspired.

Yes. But he is still a cockroach in an Edgar (human) suit. Which describe Feargus and his nepotism perfectly.

 

[ScrotumBroth]

He's not dumb, just greedy and bad-tempered.

Feargus is actually a dragon in a human suit.

No. This guy:

Spoiler

Jay: And what, we don't like bugs?

Kay: Bugs thrive on carnage, Tiger. They consume, infest, destroy, live off the death and destruction of other species.

Jay: You were stung as a child, weren't you?

Kay: Imagine a giant cockroach, with unlimited strength, a massive inferiority complex, and a real short temper, is tear-assing around Manhattan Island in a brand-new Edgar suit. That sound like fun?

You know, Vincent D'onofrio's performance in that movie was really inspired.

Yes. But he is still a cockroach in an Edgar (human) suit. Which describe Feargus and his nepotism perfectly.

And judging by the width, he's already acquired sufficient sugar.

 

[Forest Dweller]

Here are my thoughts on Obsidian at the moment.

 

[TT1]

Rumour is spreading

 

[aweigh]

Obsidian Entertainment Letter-of-intent for an Acquisition by Microsoft Leaked
August 8, 2018Marcin Dzieciol


We all remember Phil Spencer announcing 5 new studios acquisition during this years E3. They bought Playground Games, Compulsion Games, Undead Labs, and Ninja Theory. The Initiative is a brand new studio that MS is building from scratch.
This announcement was quite big in itself but it was not all. Shortly after E3 we started hearing more rumors about Microsoft being interested in even more studios.
Then just few weeks ago Matt Booty admitted that they are searching for AA studios which they could support and grow. And it looks like they did not throw words to the wind as Microsoft is getting ready to purchase Obsidian Entertainment.

Obsidian Entertainment is a AA studio well known for RPG games. They have made Fallout New Vegas, Star Wars KOTOR 2 and the latest one being Pillars of Eternity 2.
Microsoft has worked with them before on few projects in the past like KOTOR 2 which was released for OG XBOX and rumored Stormland for Xbox One which was canceled and nearly put Obsidian out of business.
Many said that Obsidian will never want to work with them again but it looks like Obsidian not only agreed to work with them again but also to be bought by them.

According to ResetEra user Obsidian Entertainment Letter-of-intent For An Acquisition by Microsoft has been prepared which means that there are getting ready to finalize the deal.
Now take this info with a grain of salt as this has not been officially confirmed by any party involved in this acquisition but it’s no secret that MS is looking for more studios.
If true this would be a big deal for Xbox owners as this developer with Microsoft backing would sure be capable of delivering great games and Xbox sure need good RPGs.
If I learn more about this I sure will be the first to report on this.
So stay tuned for more.

 

[Lacrymas]

Known for RPG games. They sure are.

 

[IHaveHugeNick]

Well on a plus side, I think Microsoft owns Shadowrun license. I wouldn't mind a proper AAA Shadowrun RPG.

 

[Roguey]

I wouldn't mind a proper AAA Shadowrun RPG.

This can never happen because there's no way on Earth they could possibly compete with CD Projekt's potato power at any level.

 

[Clockwork Knight]

Wait, Obsidian created POE so how the hell other company holds rights to IP?

It is shell company created for holding ips and their protection in case of bankruptcy or merger. It is pretty common in the busyness circles.


I am surprise that Feargus is that savvy .

But not very creative. Obsidian is a black rock.

 

[IHaveHugeNick]

I wouldn't mind a proper AAA Shadowrun RPG.

This can never happen because there's no way on Earth they could possibly compete with CD Projekt's potato power at any level.

It would be next-generation game, so they could beat Cyberpunk in terms of graphics at least.

 

[The Bishop]

Zionmax will buy Obshitian and put Avellone in charge. Orc-Heart to be relegated to janitor.

You realize anybody buying Obsidian is putting money in Feargus' hands, don't you?

 

[imweasel]

The Pillows of Shitternity IP isn't worth very much anymore, so they'd only get peanuts.

Fat ass Feargus should have sold the company before they released the sequel.