Microsoft buys Lionhead Studios

GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
edited April 2006 in Science & Tech
Reuters reports that Microsoft has purchased game maker Lionhead Studios, the British game development studio responsible for the "Fable" video game.
Microsoft Game Studios said Lionhead would now develop exclusively for the Xbox 360 and Windows-based PCs.

Video game publishers frequently acquire the external developers that are responsible for their hit franchises, not only to increase their own in-house development talent but also to cut down on milestone and royalty payments that independent developers command as part of making a game.
Source: Reuters

Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    There goes any hope of a decent followup to Black & White II.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    Hahahaha Penny Arcade is always RIGHT THERE with what we need :D
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    I thought that one was hilarious as well.
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