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Sosokrates
Report me if I continue to console war
Denial
Why be bother by playstations installbase when they are putting gamepass on TVs and more devices.
Also I could see them putting a cloud version on ps5 but native is a different story.
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Angel of BOOM!
Member
Destiny 2 continues to make a ton of cash. It was in Steam's Platinum games for gross revenue last year alone. I'm sure that will continue next year too. As to whether it's a system sellar, it's a bit old for that (but the original Destiny was). When you consider the current market, what knowledge base they offer Sony (in terms of FPS, GaaS, multi-platform, etc.) plus the continued rev from Destiny 2, I think it all adds up to be a resonable valuation.
tommib
Gold Member
He reminds me of an English ex I had. Totally mental but great in bed.
The Alien
Banned
Good move...great move actually.
They needed someone with competent MP capabilities and experience (sorry their current 1st party wasn't cutting it for MP).
With this and other acquisitions likely in the future (by Sony or others) it'll make that Activision deal go thru easier.
They needed someone with competent MP capabilities and experience (sorry their current 1st party wasn't cutting it for MP).
With this and other acquisitions likely in the future (by Sony or others) it'll make that Activision deal go thru easier.
M1chl
Currently Gif and Meme Champion
gimme
ehh
I always hated Halo and Destiny
But I said like a 100 times in past year, that I want another Killzone.
Jigsaah
Gold Member
Oh Shit, clap back from SOONNNNYYYY!!!
So everything still remaining multiplatform...I don't get it, why purchase them?
Maybe they'll finally make Destiny 3. The PR twitter posts looks like Sony is trying to hint to Microsoft what they would like them to do. It's nice to see Sony be very clear from the start. Multiplatform. Now and future games.
Microsoft, take notes. More Clarity please.
So everything still remaining multiplatform...I don't get it, why purchase them?
Maybe they'll finally make Destiny 3. The PR twitter posts looks like Sony is trying to hint to Microsoft what they would like them to do. It's nice to see Sony be very clear from the start. Multiplatform. Now and future games.
Microsoft, take notes. More Clarity please.
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StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
If this purchase still leads to multiplat games, then the buy out is for the money Destiny brings in with mtx. Not for console exclusive hoarding unless they change their minds which they can always do. Its not like Sony and Bungie are going to say all games going forward are PS only on day one of the announcement.
From the purple board:
From the purple board:
R3claimer117
Member
Stop writing fan fiction
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Most will from find it great here , splendid really.
Javthusiast
Banned
How do you kill Halo? You make Halo disguised as Killzone.
lughnasadh123
Member
Acquistion Evolved.
tommib
Gold Member
More money from micro transactions.
MatrixReloaded101
Member
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Didn't they have some sort of exclusive deals on advertising when Destiny 1 came out? They've worked together since they separated from MS. This isn't completely out of nowhere.
StateofMajora
Banned
It’s going to be crazy to look back in 10 years to see how many of these studios will close after purchase.
Angel of BOOM!
Member
I think the most interesting thing out of all this is a fairly clear admision that the future for Sony is not tied to Playstation hardware.
Gamepass and Project Spartacus are the future...
Gamepass and Project Spartacus are the future...
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Destiny 3 probably exclusive.
nowhat
Gold Member
You know what - forget the park!
is a good get just because of the very poor situation of the FPS genre on PlayStation .. at the same time would be useless get for Ms.... that said let's face it here we are not even at Bethesda levels .. leave alone Activision Bliz. I was hoping for a little pub at least
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And to remove it from Xbox.
BlackM1st
Banned
Word lol
Sleepwalker
Member
I haven't bought a bungie game since uhh halo 2 I think. Played destiny for a bit for free with a friend and didn't like it. Wish they bought something I enjoy more lol.
Destiny is too big now for them to do anything else I guess.
Destiny is too big now for them to do anything else I guess.
LeftThumbstick
Member
3.6 billion for a single dev studio? Seems a bit much compared to the whole of Bethesda for just 4 billion more…
Idk.
That said, i don’t care for Destiny and haven’t played a Bungie game in years so no loss for me personally.
Idk.
That said, i don’t care for Destiny and haven’t played a Bungie game in years so no loss for me personally.
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Mr Moose
Member
Bullshit, this has only been in the works for 2 weeks.
I am assuming those are Bungie people? I have no fucking clue lol.
No, Microsoft sounds as if they turned down Bungie's offer. And Bungie asked Microsoft for less than what Sony just paid. If I had a choice between Bethesda and Bungie, I'm choosing Bethesda. If I have a choice between all of Activision Blizzard and Bungie, I'm again taking Activision Blizzard. But Bungie is an excellent studio pick up for Sony, and this is exciting for all gamers. Let. Them. Fight.
Jez sat in on the meetings so he knows these things.
Corrik
Member
Bungie has an independent board of directors that said it will still be on rival consoles. Did you even read what it says?
Topher
Gold Member
Is it weird that I want to know which guys own the MacBooks and which own the Windows laptops?
Ass of Can Whooping
Gold Member
First you claim there was no reality that Sony spends more than 2 billion and now you're disappointed they didn't spend 3 - 4 x that amount?
You're too obvious
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UnravelKatharsis
Member
Someone gets it.
Bojanglez
The Amiga Brotherhood
When it launched I loved Destiny. But at some point I dropped out and got confused with all the expansions getting released and what I would need to do to get back into it.
I jumped back in on Gamepass when it got released with the expansion and although that elevated the stress of thinking "do I need to buy expansions X, Y or Z?" the in game experience was often confusing.
Maybe I'm just too old. I hope they have time and budget to solve these problems as the core game is fantastic.
I'm assuming/hoping all expansions would be bundled in free on the relaunched PS subscription service. If so I might jump back in.
Corrik
Member
It is probably likely that they were in talks with Microsoft but that it would have cost Microsoft more because Microsoft likely wouldn't have allowed the making for a rival console. Thus, Bungie took the Sony deal.
phil_t98
#SonyToo
Same as when Sony acquired insomniac, they had made a game exclusive to Xbox.
Bungie have a history of working with xbox
No prob with Sony getting them as I have both . Just saying a lot of Sony fans saying they only buy studios that is organic and just with with Sony.
A good get for sure
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Jim Ryan keeps talking about reaching "hundreds of millions of gamers".... I wonder what he means by that exactly.
At least nobody mentioned the fucking metaverse.
At least nobody mentioned the fucking metaverse.
Elog
Member
Our personal opinions re Destiny 2 might differ (not a game for me for example) but your statement is completely wrong.
Destiny 2 was a top revenue generator on Steam in 2019, 2020 and 2021. It is a money making machine with a very loyal fan base. As a matter of fact CoD did not reach the top revenue generating spot on Steam any of those years in comparison.
Check your facts before writing.
Best of 2019 - Top Sellers
This list is as self-explanatory as it sounds - a look at games earning the most revenue in 2019. When measuring revenue, we look at game sales, in-game transactions and DLC associated with the game in question. You'll probably notice some familiar games that were in previous year's lists, along...
Best of Steam - 2020
A look back at the year's top sellers, new releases, most-played games, and more!
Best of Steam - 2021
A look back at the year's top sellers, new releases, most-played games, and more!
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RaZoR No1
Member
This was probably one of the best deals, if we look at the current acquisitions
and Sony buying Insomniac Games
Punished Miku
Human Rights Subscription Service
You need to put a little sparkle in your eye lol. You're glowing!
I don't think they've made any promises for Destiny 3. Or how long the servers will stay up for 2.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Their last few games were Destiny 1 in 2014 and Destiny 2 in 2017. Any numerous DLC in between. That's a lot of money. Somehow Insomniac games was only sold for $230M.