Microsoft's game division head says 'acquisition of game studio is good'
Xbox's Phil Spencer explains why he believes studio buyouts are good for gaming | VGC
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Studio Acquisitions Are “a Natural and Healthy Part of Our Industry” – Phil Spencer
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There are many cases where large companies buy popular title game studios, such as Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda Softworks , Sony's acquisition of Insomniac Games , and Epic Games' acquisition of Tonic Games Group. I will.
Microsoft acquires DOOM and Fallout's Bethesda Softworks, future releases outside of Xbox on a case-by-case basis-GIGAZINE
When there are reports of such acquisitions, general users raise concerns about what will happen to the titles developed by the acquired studios. Regarding such acquisitions of game studios, Spencer often sees the debate in the gaming industry,'Is the acquisition good or bad?' And Sony has acquired several game studios. When I announced that, I saw congratulations to the small studio that was acquired, and of course, that this is just part of the sentiment from the community. I understand, 'he said, and although there are various opinions, he welcomes the mood to congratulate the acquisition.
Spencer went on to say, 'Starting a new game studio is just as risky as starting a small business. A small game development team launches a company and then a game studio. If you've taken the risk of developing a game for years, it's too short-sighted to say 'you shouldn't sell your studio' to such an opponent. The acquisition is a great opportunity for those who set up new studios at great risk to realize the value of what they have created, 'said the sale of game studios as an opportunity for game developers to take. Claimed to be one.
He went on to say, 'Not all development teams have to sell their studios, but I think it's natural and healthy for the gaming industry to have a particular development team set up a studio, but many. Teams will fail to run their studios. This is just that most small businesses, whether in the gaming industry or whatever, will fail. What is truly valuable after such a risky journey. Teams that succeed in creating a game should always be blessed, whether they sell the studio or follow the same path of independence as before, 'said a successful game studio, whether or not they chose to sell their own. I'm trying to congratulate you on your choice.
Matt Booty of Xbox Game Studios , which oversees Microsoft's game studios, has steadily increased game releases on Microsoft's paid game service, the Xbox Game Pass , while releasing at least one unique title each quarter. He says he will continue to acquire Game Studios in order to continue.
You can check the interview with Mr. Spencer by IGN Games from the following movie.
Phil Spencer Interview: 20 Years of Xbox --Unlocked 500 --YouTube
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