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Krafton Says It Didn't Buy Tango Gameworks From Microsoft for Profit: 'We Don't Think Hi-Fi Rush 2 Is Going to Make Us Money'
PUBG publisher Krafton has sad it didn't buy Tango Gameworks from Microsoft because it cares about making a profit, with CEO Changhan Kim admitting "we don't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make us money.
Krafton Acquired Tango Gameworks to Preserve 'Hi-Fi Rush' Studio's Legacy
Krafton CEO Changhan "CH" Kim said that the South Korean publisher acquired Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks to preserve its legacy.
Krafton CEO Reveals Reason For Buying Tango Gameworks
The chief executive of South Korean publisher Krafton reveals the company's reason for acquiring Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks from Microsoft.
'We don't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 is going to make us money,' Krafton chief says, but they bought Tango Gameworks anyway 'to maintain their legacy'
Changhan 'CH' Kim says Tango's real value is the creative talent it brings to the company.
Why Krafton Bought Tango Gameworks From Microsoft: CEO Kim Reveals 'We Don't Think Hi-Fi Rush 2 Is Going To Make Us Money'
South Korean gaming giant Krafton's recent acquisition of Microsoft Corp.’s MSFT Tango Gameworks, known for titles like The Evil Within and Hi-Fi Rush, marked a significant move in the gaming sector. The deal, announced on Aug. 13, was driven more by a commitment to preserving creative talent than by financial incentives.
PUBG studio doesn't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 will "make us money," but that's not why they saved Tango Gameworks: "The big hit shouldn't be your goal"
PUBG's studio reckons a Hi-Fi Rush sequel might not make the company buckets of cash, but the team wasn't saved from a shutdown to be a money-printer anyway. Tango Gameworks' closure was a shocking headline earlier this year when Microsoft shut down multiple studios,
Krafton acquired Tango Gameworks to "maintain" its legacy rather than cash-in
Krafton's acquisition of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks was motivated by the desire to maintain its legacy, rather than actually make money. Krafton boss Changhan 'CH' Kim spoke to Game Developer about the "last minute deal" after the studio was closed by Microsoft alongside Arkane Austin and Alpha Dog Games back in May.
Hi-Fi Rush 2 "Isn't Going To Make Us Money", Says Krafton
A union representing Blizzard workers calls out the "heartless" Microsoft job cuts, "heartless layoffs like these have become all too common." However, a few months after its closure, PUBG publisher Krafton swept in to save the day,
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Xbox lays off 650 employees in latest round of job cuts
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"We can't acquire Tango Gameworks based on their financials."
Krafton announced its intention to buy Tango Gameworks on ... This would cause it to move slowly and add to the stress of already "anxious" employees. "Because Hi-Fi Rush fans really want to see ...
Why is Microsoft laying off 650 employees from its video game division?
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Microsoft is Laying Off 650 More Employees in its Gaming Division
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Microsoft has laid off another 650 employees in its gaming division.
Krafton Boss Says Hi-Fi Rush Acquisition Was a "Last Minute Deal"
Krafton is a pretty big company, but Microsoft is very complicated," Kim told Game Developer. "We wanted to help the team ...
The excellent Hi-Fi Rush might now see a sequel, regardless of profits
Krafton’s CEO says he doesn’t expect a potential Hi-Fi Rush 2 to turn a big profit, but that aiming for profits “shouldn’t be ...