Gamer.Blorge: "A couple of days ago I wrote a story about how Microsoft announced the closure of one of its first party studio, Ensemble Studios. The stated reason behind this decision to close one of its studios was due to lack of scalability. In other words, Microsoft execs felt that Ensemble as a venture could not grow profitably. This raises an interesting question; could the same fate fall upon Rare as well?"
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Playdead co-founder Dino Patti is allegedly being sued by his former studio and business partner.
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This is more than likely to happen. Microsoft has been known to mismanage any studios that have been acquired by the corporation. Dark Sniper can personally state that the quality of Rare LTD. has been dwindled to nearly nothing after Microsoft's acquisition.
Rare's release will also further prove the notion that Xbox 360 is one step closer to throwing in the towel this generation to the far more superior PLAYSTATION®3. Once this does happen, Sony will surely find a sweet home for Rare. Killer Instinct 3 will receive the proper treatment it deserves for a next generation fighter once it comes to PLAYSTATION®3.
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You never know with this industry
But there are a lot of rumors saying Ensemble being dissolved was result from the price cut wave. Now the thing is there is nothing immediate that shows that was the reason for Ensemble's demise. But at the same time, there isn't any evidence to say Ensemble wasn't sacrificed for the price cut. So it's a mute point
Now if MS price cuts again and all of a sudden we see another game studio go away, then that'll be "proof"
But Rare would be the most likely candidate financially to be dissolved. Most of the other game studios within MS are more profitable than Rare. Rare's fate might be dependent on how Banjo sells. The thing is Viva Pinata both 1 and 2 are great games. But didn't sell well for all the work that was put into the series. So if Banjo sells the way the 2 Pinata games do, THEN Rare might be in trouble
I don't think this story has any substance, but it would be in MS's best interest. NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY MS, YOU ARE NOT AND WILL NEVER BE A CASUAL CONSOLE!!!
just let ensemble go,don't kill them,just how you let Bungie to go,I want moar age of empires:(
hmmm i would think they would cut their failing studios first..
like Microsof Game Studios..
cut the losses there first.. Then shut down your manufacturing plants.. if need be maybe the P.R. staff as well..
keep the marketing company though, they are doing an outstanding job