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Forza Horizon Developer Confirms New Project is an RPG

Playground:

“We have a home for our new AAA open-world action RPG project!"

UCForce2438d ago

I’m very interested to see that.

chrisx2438d ago (Edited 2438d ago )

Yea sounds interesting. Curious to see which setting the game takes place in.

nix2438d ago

it'll be like Mad Max.

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darthv722438d ago

Seems the question on everyone's mind (down below) is will it be exclusive to MS or will it be multiplat for MS, sony and Nintendo?

I'm going to take a guess and say it will be for MS (XB and PC) because of all the work they have done on their Horizon engine and assets at their disposal from MS libraries. Not only that... MS could use more new games and would be stupid to let this one fall through the cracks.

_-EDMIX-_2438d ago

@Darth-but that work was also done on a Microsoft to owned property there an independent team so at this point who knows.

Being contracted to work on another company's intellectual property that you don't own doesn't actually mean your next game will be published by that company automatically, if anything look at ready at dawn or look at Ninja Theory after Heavenly sword. Or even look at creative assembly after Halo Wars 2.

When an independent team is contracted to work on an intellectual property that they do not own them making their own new IP doesn't really mean by default it will be with the same publisher that they worked with previously but there definitely is a chance.

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Aceman182438d ago (Edited 2438d ago )

OMG could it be a new IP in another genre? Color me surprised, and keen to see how this project turns out.

Finally an internal studio trying their hand at something different. Hopefully they'll find great success how Guerilla did with Horizon.

IRetrouk2438d ago

They are independant developers, ie 3rd party

Obscure_Observer2438d ago

@IRetrouk

They are second party. They work exclusively for MS until further notice. Just like Naughty Dog before Sony bought them.

Krysis2438d ago

@obscure even though you are 100% right you will get downvoted to oblivion out of spite. The problem is the fanboys here complain about MS lack of games but they don't actually want them to get more games cause then they lose ammo for the fanboy wars.

bluefox7552438d ago

@Obscure They work with MS because they've only worked on IPs that were owned by MS. This is a new IP, they have no obligation to stay.

Aceman182438d ago (Edited 2438d ago )

Well I know I didnt down vote anyone, I'm just surprised to hear that a new IP coming to xbox is more than just halo, forza or gears from internal or 2nd party studio.

uptownsoul2438d ago (Edited 2438d ago )

@Obscure_Observer - "They are second party. They work exclusively for MS until further notice. Just like Naughty Dog before Sony bought them." ...Wrong...

Playground Games only worked on Forza Horizon & expansion packs and that is a franchise that Microsoft owns. That does NOT mean that any new IP they work on will automatically be exclusive to Microsoft. Maybe Microsoft makes a deal with them to keep it exclusive, maybe not (and if they both agree to make it exclusive then thats perfectly fine). But Playground Games are free to work with whichever publisher they want...(and are under no obligation to make their next game exclusive to Microsoft).

@Krysis - "@obscure even though you are 100% right you will get downvoted to oblivion out of spite." ...Wrong...

Obscure is 100% wrong...And that's why this particular comment will & should get downvoted to oblivion

bluefox7552438d ago (Edited 2438d ago )

@Krysis Unless they have a deveopment contract with MS to only make games for Xbox, which I wasn't able to find anywhere on google, then no, you and he are both wrong. Maybe you guys don't know what second party means, but they are NOT second party.

IRetrouk2438d ago

Yeah and insomniac was considered 2nd party till they wernt....point was they arnt an internal studio....

Obscure_Observer2438d ago (Edited 2438d ago )

@bluefox

"They work with MS because they've only worked on IPs that were owned by MS. This is a new IP, they have no obligation to stay."

And where did you get the info that Playground owns the IP? Lmao! Xbox is lacking on RPG front after the cancelation of Fable and Scalebound and you think a new RPG from a studio that only work for Microsoft for its entire life would all of sudden be on Playstation?

Wake Up!

uptownsoul2438d ago (Edited 2438d ago )

@Obscure_Observer - "And where did you get the info that Playground owns the IP? Lmao! Xbox is lacking on RPG front after the cancelation of Fable and Scalebound and you think a new RPG from a studio that only work for Microsoft for its entire life would all of sudden be on Playstation?"

Just b/c Xbox is lacking in the RPG genre does NOT mean that a deal with PlayGround Games has been made. Maybe it has, maybe it hasn't...Maybe they're still in talks...But maybe, just maybe, a 3rd party publisher has made the deal

Its as simple as this:
If Microsoft & PlayGround Games make a deal...New IP = Microsoft Exclusive
If Microsoft & PlayGround Games do NOT make a deal...New IP = FULL Multiplat

bluefox7552438d ago (Edited 2438d ago )

@Obscure I didn't, I have no idea if they own the IP. I think it goes without saying that if MS owns the IP, then PG has no choice. But until I know, I'm not going to make blind assumptions and baseless proclamations like: "They're second party", even if Playground games didn't own the IP, that still wouldn't make them second party. Furthermore, I didn't say anything about Playstation, you did. For all you or I know this could be a Switch exclusive You're spreading misinformation. Just admit you were wrong.

Aceman182438d ago

I will say this if this game turns out to be just as great as Horizon ZD then I might consider buying another xbox system.

UltraNova2438d ago

@obscure and uptown

If PG developed this RPG exclusively for MS wouldn't Phil be the first to break out the news ? I mean they kinda need some new game announcements right now....

Just laying this ^^ out there....

Obscure_Observer2438d ago

@uptownsoul

Keep on wishing! They are second party. IF they want to go full independent third party, then yes, they can. But if it was the case, we´ll be aware of their decision before hand. Just like Ready at Dawn, Insonmiac and now Remedy.

If you think this game is comming to PS4, be prepared for some serious disappointment.

Obscure_Observer2438d ago

@Bluefox

"But until I know, I'm not going to make blind assumptions and baseless proclamations like: "They're second party", even if Playground games didn't own the IP, that still wouldn't make them second party. Furthermore, I didn't say anything about Playstation, you did. For all you or I know this could be a Switch exclusive You're spreading misinformation. Just admit you were wrong."

Blind assumptions and baseless proclamations? Did you saw Xbox fans saying The Last of Us would be multiplat? Naughty Dog were second party back then in case you don´t remember? So, i would love to see what you Sony fans would say if Quantic Dream announces a new ip and Xbox fans crowed the articles saying it i´ll be multiplatform.

Aceman182438d ago

@obscure

Yes you are right they were 2nd party until being purchased after the release of Jak&Daxter in 2001.

uptownsoul2438d ago (Edited 2438d ago )

@Obscure_Observer - "If you think this game is comming to PS4, be prepared for some serious disappointment."

I never said what I think...I'll state what I said again:
If Microsoft & PlayGround Games make a deal...New IP = Microsoft Exclusive
If Microsoft & PlayGround Games do NOT make a deal...New IP = FULL Multiplat.......Neither you, nor I, know if an exclusive deal has been (or will be) made or not.

Nobody (including you & me) have enough information (as of this comment) to know if the game will be exclusive or multiplat

rainslacker2438d ago

They also talked about multi-plat gaming after they released FH3. They didn't commit, but they are free to do so if they wish. However, it's possible MS is funding a project through them. Obviously, MS would want something to go against Horizon, and if Playground wanted to move on and had a good idea then why not?

Maybe it's one of those games MS stated they started work on.

sinspirit2438d ago

Until further notice, it is more likely that this is not an exclusive IP. Why wouldn't this be announced as a XBox exclusive if they get flamed for no exclusives so much? They worked with MS for money. It doesn't mean they want to stay on one side. Especially, since the last one did so well. Now they have more budget to make what they want to and hopefully be fully independent, aside from a third party publisher.

_-EDMIX-_2438d ago

@obscure - not really because to my understanding the team has only out of happenchance only worked on specific Microsoft properties to my understanding this team is not owned by Microsoft.

I mean basically what you're trying to say is that this is not a third-party team despite them being an independent team that is not owned....

Yui_Suzumiya2437d ago

Horizon and Horizon. Mind blown.

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GUTZnPAPERCUTZ2438d ago

Yep, After playing FH3, I always would stop and look around and think what it would be like if they made another type of open world game using that engine!

_-EDMIX-_2438d ago

Agreed this is nice to hear but wasn't this confirmed like a long time ago?

Are they going to development independent or haven't they found a publisher for it yet?

I would assume with an open world action RPG there's going to be a pretty high cost of the development so it wouldn't surprise me if Microsoft was publishing.

fenome2438d ago

Cool, let 'em spread their wings.

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FallenAngel19842438d ago

Forza Horizon developer says new game is...

on the horizon.

Shiken2438d ago

New iteration of racing game, Forza Zero Dawn.

Takes place in a post apocalyptic world where cars now have a mind of their own. You design a car and deveop stats as you upgrade throughout the game, hence being and RPG. Lootboxes will offer premium parts not available elsewhere in the world.

Also in the future, we have Gears of War: Uncharted Territory featuring a quest for a lost treasure to end the threat against humanity and Halo Wars X, because to MS strategy is a still a newer way to play.

zerocarnage2438d ago

What you refer to has already been done and it's called transformers.

You just not funny or make no sense..

Shiken2438d ago

Transformers are an alien race that has taken the form of cars and the like to blend in, set in a madern world. Forza Zero Dawn will feature cars built from human technology gone wrong in a post apocalyptic world.

Please pay attention =P

Krysis2438d ago

Microsoft should totally take notes from Sony on the 1st party games as they are fantastic. Sony had no problem taking a cue from MS on the networking side and they finally have a good online network this gen.

Nyxus2438d ago

I'm certainly interested.

mcstorm2438d ago

Me to Horizon games have been amazing cant wait to see what they do next.

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rainslacker2438d ago

Same. Always for a new RPG IP. Will be eager to see what they have going on. Playground has proven themselves to be capable developers, so bring it on.

Yi-Long2438d ago

Does this mean we won't see a Forza Horizon 4 releasing next fall...?

UCForce2438d ago

This is the second studio who will do new IP.

Why o why2438d ago

Forza horizon team doing what the guys who did horizon zero dawn did

Good luck to them. .

_-EDMIX-_2438d ago

I mean not necessarily Microsoft owns the intellectual property for all we know they've already got another developer working on the game.

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Sea of Thieves Developer Rare Now Has a Dedicated Doggo Park

Rare, the developer behind pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, has introduced a dedicated dog park to its studio grounds for employees' good boys and girls.

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CrimsonWing691d 7h ago

Is the industry hurting for money or not?

Hofstaderman1d 7h ago

They belong to XBOX. Its a dog's life....

Chocoburger1d 7h ago

Nice thing they did, but not actually gaming related, not sure why this article was approved. Also strange informing us what game Rare worked on, as if we don't know their legacy.

Tacoboto1d 6h ago

Sorry you hate dog news - here's a game-related headline for you, the latest: "Deathsprint 66 is a hyperviolent freerunner that proves game journos suck at games | Video Gamer"

Yeah we need more headlines like *that* on this site, instead of news about a studio's employee perks.

GaboonViper1d 6h ago

Its actually nice to see a story like this instead of the usual doom and gloom but people still moan, anyhow hope these beautiful doggos have a great life.

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GaboonViper1d 6h ago

Really nice story, kudos to Rare.

Mulletino13h ago

I went to look at new apartments and saw only dog parks, no kid parks. We're so screwed.

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Concept Art For Bluepoint's Next Game Spotted In PlayStation Tour Video

A new PlayStation Malaysia tour video shows what looks to be concept art for Bluepoint's next game.

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phoenixwing1d 10h ago

Damn was hoping for a fantasy setting. Looks futuristic

jznrpg1d 9h ago (Edited 1d 9h ago )

I think that’s a screensaver if you look to the right it looks more like a fantasy game and so does the concept art leaked earlier. Who knows though

phoenixwing11h ago

Unless that structure/pillar thingy in the right picture is long forgotten technology it's futuristic.

Name Last Name1d 10h ago (Edited 1d 10h ago )

Another shooter? Yawn. Thought the prevous concept looked more fantasy.

just_looken20h ago

With there same look on the right a arena setting this might be live service game #5 from sony

So a live service shooter like concord.....

StormSnooper19h ago

It looks like a fantasy game on the right screen. You are looking at a screensaver.

Goodguy011d 10h ago

Been looking forward to what they have next. Looks interesting.

Eonjay1d 10h ago

Really excited to see them release an original IP

GaboonViper1d 6h ago

Looks like my dream of them remaking Metal Gear Solid is over, still cant wait to see what they are cooking up.

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World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment

The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.

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XiNatsuDragnel1d 20h ago

Unions in gaming are necessary fr fr

montebristo1d 8h ago

I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.

shinoff21831d 8h ago

Unions are necessary regardless of how you feel. You know how fked the working class would be without them. As if we're not already.

montebristo1d 7h ago

No they aren’t, regardless of how you feel. Unions make zero sense for skill based labor. They are for people who press a button every 10 seconds on an assembly line. “working class” is a made up term. I don’t care about corporations or developers, I just want good games lol. Killing your incentives to appease the lowest common denominator doesn’t lead to great games imo

montebristo1d 1h ago (Edited 1d 1h ago )

I wasn’t trying to be offensive if I came off that way. The Union is an old mentality and I can see their usefulness but also the danger. We’re in the age of AI and robots and skill based labor. Unions can be dangerous these days. You could replace your entire workforce in one move. Checkmate. Look to the kiosk replacing workers in the 20 dollar minimum wage era.

Well run businesses don’t need unions. If you need a Union that business won’t survive anyway. Unless it’s propped up by the government with corporate welfare (which is the real issue). If you’re not going to spend some on your workers (Amazon, Google) then your welfare is cut off. No tax breaks. All you put together don’t match their wealth and resources, the union is a traditional memory at this point and counterproductive with this new enemy we face. They need a flying elbow from the top ropes. And by “working class is a made up term” I just mean we’re not a class system and even CEO Bobby Kotick puts in a days work lol. Or did.. It’s just a vague term that doesn’t mean anything no offense lol. People say “middle class” but that can change quick right? Up or down. That’s not a “class system”.