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Quantic Dream, Nagoshi Studio, Grasshopper might be shutdown by NetEase Games
Deft Beck
Member
There's only room for so many auters in Sony, and Cage didn't fit the environment.
This is a David Cage level plot twist.
Topher
Identifies as young
Eh....really? I've never understood the appeal of any of the Quantic Dream games myself.
Not_A-Cop_Maybe
Member
Probablly for the best. No way Sony would let them as a first person studio let a game marinate as long as these guys take to get a game done in today's dollar values
Varteras
Gold Member
I could be wrong, but I remember a fair few claims that David Cage was the reason Sony never bought them. I seem to recall a story of someone from Sony at a convention saying they couldn't stand him. Add in the allegations of a very bad work environment.
ChorizoPicozo
Member
according to rumors it was because David Cage it was too much of a MAN
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
China don't care.
ChorizoPicozo
Member
grasshopper?! Let It Die (don't)
{insert code here}
Member
They see the writing on the wall. Western AAA is a dumpster fire and they want to get rid of them while they still can.
Source only mentions 3 Western studios and the rest of the articles behind a paywall but, seems like there's Japanese studios on the block as well.
Source only mentions 3 Western studios and the rest of the articles behind a paywall but, seems like there's Japanese studios on the block as well.
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Mibu no ookami
Demoted Member® Pro™
Sony didn't want to get in bed with David Cage and maybe more importantly, the genre that Quantic Dream makes is probably peaking.
People say Sony should have bought them and complain about Sony's pipeline, but we're talking about a studio that hasn't released a game in nearly 7 years and haven't even displayed their new game (Star Wars).
People say the same thing about Ready at Dawn and Evolution despite what happened to those studios as well.
Sony has largely made the right choices with their studio investments, outside of a couple of low risk startups not panning out.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
Never shouldve sold to china.
Though its been 7 years since their last game and they havent shown a single screenshot so they have clearly been sitting at home jerking off instead of making games.
sony dodged a bullet.
Though its been 7 years since their last game and they havent shown a single screenshot so they have clearly been sitting at home jerking off instead of making games.
sony dodged a bullet.
they have that lame star wars game in development that is slated for a 2027 release.
HR was a nice novelty, that's about it, DBH is their best game and that's not saying much
Agent X
Member
Maybe they'll have another opportunity to do so soon enough.
Their bread and butter is a style of adventure game that has an almost movie-like presentation, with impressive visuals and richly detailed environments. These games are like modern-day successors to the old graphic adventures made popular by Sierra and LucasArts about 20-40 years ago. These games have the ability to appeal to casual and hardcore players alike. There aren't very many other major developers making these types of games at this level, so it would be a shame if they were to dissolve.
peronmls
Member
If you've never played one, then you won't.
Shaki12345
Member
Why? Do they force you to play their game? I like their games so keep the favour to yourself.
semiconscious
Member
same. but i'm glad they didn't...
The Pleasure
Gold Member
Topher
Identifies as young
What is that? Indigo Prophecy?
nial
Member
ftfy
ChorizoPicozo
Member
Who said this, Kojima or Cage:
"The first movies were made by technicians building their own cameras. Movies became an art when technicians worked on the technique and artists took care of the content"
"When I started crediting myself as writer and director, I saw that as a political act"
"Innovation is a big risk. It can also be a big reward - but a big punishment if you fail"
"I approach video games the same way I approach theatre, filmmaking, poetry, or painting. I wish more people would take that point of view. It would help the industry to move on"
"When I started, I wanted probably to make games that were inspired by films that I liked"
"I don't differentiate game design and script; it is one and only document. I think that one of the biggest problem with storytelling in games is that people tend to separate story and interactivity. Both should be conceived as one entity, each using the other"
"Some people are shocked when a game evokes real-world issues. But this platform is about becoming the characters, not just seeing them from the outside, like in a film"
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
love me some grasshopper. QD went woke having that pre-trans star in their game. OG wokey.
bender
What time is it?
TIL: David Cage posts on GAF.
Kerotan
Member
What if the choice related to which MTX you buy.
Mhmmm 2077
Member
So many years waiting for Nagoshi game to get released and now it might not even get announced...
That's the problem since it would be 9 years since their last game. Also 2027 is probably optimistic since it would make no sense to close the studio when the game is couple of years from release. Western development times are way too long with 7-8 years development time starting to become a trend. This is crazy because investors basically have to wait a decade for their investment to return. Alternative to that is moving development to cheaper regions like China and eastern Europe and that's what we see happening at the moment.
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March Climber
Member
Ritsumei2020
Report me for console warring
Nagoshi getting fired after they headhunted him would be amazing.
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BigBeauford
Member
Y'all sleeping on Detroit, what an awesome experience that was.
hinch7
Member
Same with Supermassive Games. Those companies seemed like a great fit for Sony.
All they needed was a bit of direction and perhaps some assistance from SIE and they could've been churning out great narrative driven AA/AAA titles.
Dirk Benedict
Member
It's no longer the same Sony, say... as in the PS4 Era. I don't even recognize this Sony anymore, even arrogant PS3 Sony had more going for it, imo. LOL.
kiphalfton
Member
Some people like playing exclusively with joysticks.
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Killjoy-NL
Member
I liked Heavy Rain, Beyond and Detroit, but can't say this is surprising.
Can't run a business on just cool concepts.
Can't run a business on just cool concepts.
RickMasters
Member
NOOOOOOOOOO THE STAR WARS CURSE STRIKES AGAIN WITH YET ANOTHER PROMISING PROJECT THAT GETS WHAT STAR WARS IS ALL ABOUT INSTEAD OF WITH SLOP SUCH AS THE JEDI SERIES OR OUTLAWS
Someone please save Quantic Dream and David Cage
Yeah but…. The guy who posted JUST before swears he’s an asshole
Hudo
Gold Member
Is linking to dubious websites allowed? I don't trust these guys.
Hypereides
Member
If true, Grasshopper and Nagoshi should start shopping around for new investors/buyers. Would be terrible to see them fold.
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Hudo
Gold Member
I think in the long-term, it's better for everyone. I highly doubt that NetEase are a good company to work with, since they behave like unprofessional little bitches when something does not go their way. And I am pretty sure NetEase will get frustrated with Suda et al. as well at some point.