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Krafton CEO reveals one reason it bought Hi-Fi Rush studio
Most business deals like this are about money to some extent, but Krafton CEO said the deal to buy Tango Gameworks was more about preservation.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
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.
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.
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.
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
Krafton CEO doesn't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 will make money
Speaking with Game Developer, Krafton's CEO Changhan Kim explained the decision to save Tango was not a financial one. "We wanted to maintain their legacy," he said. "Although they did not have a big success in their games, we saw many creatives worth pursuing. That's why we wanted to work with that organization."
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,
'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'
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 ...
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Krafton以热爱为核心，斥资收购《完美音浪》：利润非首要考量
金昌汉指出，收购的主要目的是为了丰富Krafton的产品线多样性。他认为游戏行业风险高但机会众多，通过拥有多个项目可以分散风险。“我们不会仅凭财务数据决定是否收购。”他补充道，“坦白说，《Hi-Fi Rush 2》可能无法带来大量利润。但这是一次挑战自我、尝试新事物的机会。” ...
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韩国游戏公司 Krafton 首测成绩不佳 CEO 指出玩法是最重要的
据外媒报道，韩国游戏公司Krafton的现任CEO Kim近日在接受采访时表示，该公司首次开发的单人3A级项目《木卫四协议》在市场上的表现并不尽如人意。 Kim表示：“这是我们第一次尝试这样的项目，所以很难预测它的进展是否会按照我们预期的方向发展。但从中我学到了两个重要的教训。”他进一步解释称：“虽然这款游戏拥有令人惊叹的视觉效果和高质量的内容，但是玩法才是最重要的。如果一个游戏没有独特的玩法优势 ...