Mikey Dowling 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 On Twitter @MikeyDowling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Congratulations, Feargus. WIll you still make niche computer role-playing games? 9 "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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White.Kelevra Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Congratulations! I believe in POE-III 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injurai 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmp10 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 So an end of an era. All the best in the future. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leferd 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 "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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeOcelot 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilcat 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormerine 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blarghagh Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Huh. Is this an off season April Fool's joke? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormerine 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnms 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp2267 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyrock 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 RFK Jr 2024 "In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together." - President Dwight D. Eisenhower January 17th 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drithius Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 So... about that Project Indiana... it still a go? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_dog_days 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicMage117 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 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oerwinde 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 The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draego Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Looks like inxile is part of Microsoft now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicMage117 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* 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 What is going to happen to us? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokens Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Will your games be Xbox exclusive? Pleaese excuse grammar, spelling mistakes and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairchucker 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK htiw klaw eriF 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 "Akiva Goldsman and Alex Kurtzman run the 21st century version of MK ULTRA." - majestic "I'm gonna hunt you down so that I can slap you square in the mouth." - Bartimaeus "Without individual thinking you can't notice the plot holes." - InsaneCommander "Just feed off the suffering of gamers." - Malcador "You are calling my taste crap." -Hurlshort "thankfully it seems like the creators like Hungary less this time around." - Sarex "Don't forget the wakame, dumbass" -Keyrock "Are you trolling or just being inadvertently nonsensical?' -Pidesco "we have already been forced to admit you are at least human" - uuuhhii "I refuse to buy from non-woke businesses" - HoonDing "feral camels are now considered a pest" - Gorth "Melkathi is known to be an overly critical grumpy person" - Melkathi "Oddly enough Sanderson was a lot more direct despite being a Mormon" - Zoraptor "I found it greatly disturbing to scroll through my cartoon's halfing selection of genitalias." - Wormerine "Am I phrasing in the most negative light for them? Yes, but it's not untrue." - ShadySands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suen Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Congratulations! Can't wait to see your future games! I've come to burn your kingdom down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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