Mikey Dowling 1,236 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Hi, all! We're very excited to be able to announce that we are joining the Microsoft family. This is something that is huge for us and we can't express what this will mean for us and our games going forward. While we will be able to get more information out to you in the coming days, we wanted to share this video we did that may answer some of your questions now. 20 Quote On Twitter @MikeyDowling Link to post Share on other sites
Leferd 3,046 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Congratulations, Feargus. WIll you still make niche computer role-playing games? 9 Quote "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to post Share on other sites
White.Kelevra 38 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Congratulations! I believe in POE-III 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
injurai 3,507 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) Literally just saw the news and rushed over here. Congratulations team! Microsoft seems to have a refocused plan for investing in first-party developers, I think this will be a fine partnership. Just don't forget to give them grief about Stormlands and their good old days with Ensemble. Keep them humble! Edited November 10, 2018 by injurai 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmp10 236 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 So an end of an era. All the best in the future. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leferd 3,046 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 A video that doesn't really answer much of anything. Some starter questions: 1) Will you be hiring? Expanding the number of projects? 2) It's a given that you'll be developing XBox games. But will you still be making classical-style tactical-focused cRPGs? 3) Will Obsidian be deciding on which games they will develop? Or will this be assigned from the powers that be in Redmond? 4) Is MCA drunk yet? Has he raged-posted? 11 Quote "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle Link to post Share on other sites
AwesomeOcelot 439 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Is Obsidian going to still make games with PC led design with optional console ports? Is Obsidian going to still release games on GoG or Steam? Is this an off season April Fool's joke? 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evilcat 587 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Good luck in the new herd. Roll forward like the rock. So when new awesome games will be announced, hmm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wormerine 4,381 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So the rumors were true after all. Wishing you all the best guys, and I hope this will result in you guys having a stability and it will give you budget and space to flourish. Looking forward to whatever will be your next projects will be. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blarghagh 4,871 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Huh. Is this an off season April Fool's joke? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wormerine 4,381 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Huh. Is this an off season April Fool's joke? Announcing Pillars of Eternity mobile. On smartphones running Windows only 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimnms 7 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Is Obsidian going to still release games on GoG or Steam? ^^^ I really hope this doesn't mean your games will only be on the Windows/xbox store. I'm sick of intrusive DRM infecting my system and having multiple online clients to play games, so it's now GOG or nothing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mp2267 5 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I notice that InXile Entertainment also joined Microsoft. Maybe Microsoft is planning a large cRPG project. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keyrock 9,145 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So the next logical step is Microsoft buying the Alpha Protocol IP from SEGA and funding the sequel that EVERYBODY wants, right? 14 Quote I wonder if there is beer on the sun Link to post Share on other sites
drithius 25 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So... about that Project Indiana... it still a go? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_dog_days 1,581 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So the next logical step is Microsoft buying the Alpha Protocol IP from SEGA and funding the sequel that EVERYBODY wants, right? Might as well grab Tyranny from Paradox, too, while they're at it. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SonicMage117 961 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Copy and pasted from the other thread: Congrats Obsidian, you definitely made the right choice. Ignore the snide comments, celebrate the victory and the paycheck, I'll continue to suport you guys and buy your games. Talent is not limited by the parent/owner company, it's quite baffling that some members here would say "Goodbye quality games" due to Mucrosoft buying them out, if anything quality will only go up as they are now free to fund. Again, I'll say it again, CONGRATULATIONS OBSIDIAN! May you prosper and continue to give us great games, better games regardless of if only console or not (could care less as I play on both pc and console). 3 Quote Just what do you think you're doing?! You dare to come between me and my prey? Is it a habit of yours to scurry about, getting in the way and causing bother? What are you still bothering me for? I'm a Knight. I'm not interested in your childish games. I need my rest. Begone! Lest I draw my nail... Link to post Share on other sites
Oerwinde 1,272 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So the next logical step is Microsoft buying the Alpha Protocol IP from SEGA and funding the sequel that EVERYBODY wants, right? Might as well grab Tyranny from Paradox, too, while they're at it. I'm all for that. I liked Tyranny more than PoE, but it needs a sequel, and I don't want anyone but Obsidian doing it. 1 Quote The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity. Link to post Share on other sites
draego 747 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Looks like inxile is part of Microsoft now too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SonicMage117 961 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Looks like inxile is part of Microsoft now too.Yarp. We know Microsoft is flipping heads right now. Fun to see the fanbase reaction though it's like "Whatcha gonna do?" *shruggles* Quote Just what do you think you're doing?! You dare to come between me and my prey? Is it a habit of yours to scurry about, getting in the way and causing bother? What are you still bothering me for? I'm a Knight. I'm not interested in your childish games. I need my rest. Begone! Lest I draw my nail... Link to post Share on other sites
Hurlsnot 8,219 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 What is going to happen to us? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tokens 4 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Will your games be Xbox exclusive? Pleaese excuse grammar, spelling mistakes and such. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chairchucker 289 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So the next logical step is Microsoft buying the Alpha Protocol IP from SEGA and funding the sequel that EVERYBODY wants, right? Yeah but instead, the Archer IP. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArtistFormerlyKnownasKP 6,393 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 What is going to happen to us?Climate change is going to destroy half the planet in 20 years or we'll be living Fallout but with iphones instead of retro-futuristic gadgets. 1 Quote "I am the expert, asshat." - Hurlshot "You need to be careful, lest I write another ten page essay on mythology and how it relates to Sailor Moon." - majestic "I won't say what just in case KaineParker is reading" - Bartimaeus "Oh no! Is there super secret ending as well? I don’t care." - Wormerine Link to post Share on other sites
Suen 161 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Congratulations! Can't wait to see your future games! Quote I've come to burn your kingdom down Link to post Share on other sites
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