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Scalebound cancelled [Platinum Games and Kamiya have commented]
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What the hell?
That's in addition to how much they wasted on That TV, TV, TV initiative before launch.
Glitter and Gold
Banned
Pretty sure over half their staff was working on it
that's a shame for anyone who was anticipating this. I personally think that the game wasn't looking great and I've commented before sharing detailed thoughts on why. I don't really see this as a big loss to Xbox One owners because I think there are going to be much better games in a similar genre.
I see this mainly as a loss for Microsoft because of the money they invested in the development (I'm assuming they did, right?) and a loss of time for the developers on the project after putting in all that hard work and dedication. But I'm stating the obvious at this point so w/e.
I see this mainly as a loss for Microsoft because of the money they invested in the development (I'm assuming they did, right?) and a loss of time for the developers on the project after putting in all that hard work and dedication. But I'm stating the obvious at this point so w/e.
bananafactory
Banned
I feel like MS genuinely tried to listen to gamers and establish some fresh new titles like Quantum Break, Recore, and Sunset Overdrive
But when those games didn't do the financial return they wanted it probably became hard for the company (maybe even higher up than Phil) to continue sinking money with no return
But when those games didn't do the financial return they wanted it probably became hard for the company (maybe even higher up than Phil) to continue sinking money with no return
You're not kidding, right?
Oh Kamiya...I hope you'll end up fine.
He's one of my top-tier, favorite developers!
*Hugs copy of W101*
hosannainexcelsis
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I agree. We don't need more Japanese companies driving their workers to suicide.
Porygon.
Shadow Ranger
Member
Wow that is a shame. I was interested in this, even though the main character was lame.
Wonder what happened. Maybe the game will be revived in some other fashion... revived by Sony more probable.
Wonder what happened. Maybe the game will be revived in some other fashion... revived by Sony more probable.
anothertech
Member
FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Primethius
Banned
Damn, this sucks.
IcyRhythms
Member
Sounds like Platinum was doing some things they shouldn't. Taking a month off? Mental health? This is not reasonable time off. This is not using your time wisely. I blame them both. I can't speak to the MS side of things, but I'm sure they were not innocent in this.
That really stucks for Platinum. I hope they manage to stomach this.
I'm still baffled they thought that was a good idea.
I'm still baffled they thought that was a good idea.
Bear Force One
Banned
Yikes.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
System Wars is on the GameSpot forums.
Yes I did. A demo does not a complete game make.
Also people need to stop dreaming about the IP being rescued by Sony or Nin. MS owns the IP.
Diprosalic
Banned
it's a parody account.
Frozenprince
Banned
Funny how Sony beat them to the punch on an affordable and quality TV platform for ala carte cable despite them trying to make that a cornerstone of the Xbox's functionality.
There's nothing legal preventing me from doing so, but I shouldn't yet. Maybe a year from now
Also, before this gets blown out of proportion, it's extremely minor compared to the cancellation of a huge project.
Let's just hope for the best for Platinum, clearly not easy being an independent developer of large-scale games in Japan (or anywhere really).
Why tease something if you can't talk about it.
funkystudent
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Between Scalebound, Fable, that cancelled Obsidian game, Phantom Dust and Black Tusk's old new IP MS sure has been keen on the chopping block with the XB1.
Publishers can games all the time and we never hear about it. MS probably made a huge error announcing Scalebound and Phantom Dust at all TBH. Seemed like those games didnt really exist at the reveal.
Space Medafighter X
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RIP, wasn't gonna buy an xbone just for this but it looked interesting nonetheless.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
I would really like a Keighley piece on what happened. Nothing about this game looked "Platinum", especially the combat which is literally the only thing Platinum is known for.
Did MS interfere to get it to be more western or did Kamiya want to step out of his norm? The game legitimately looked like a slightly evolved version of drakengard.
Did MS interfere to get it to be more western or did Kamiya want to step out of his norm? The game legitimately looked like a slightly evolved version of drakengard.
PanicFreak
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What does this even mean?
Mass Effect
Member
No. Microsoft does.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Wait taking a month off? i know people need a rest but is it really need a whole month long?
OrbitalBeard
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I wonder if MS will say anything publicly today regarding this.
Verendus has been banned because he wasn't an insider at all and just made up stuff along the way. For years.
I admit to having only paid attention to this game because of it being a Kamiya project, rather than what had been shown leaving much of an impression previously, but it's an unfortunate setback for him and Platinum nonetheless.
R_thanatos
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I'm officially disappointed that we might have lost a potentially great action game
it's a parody account, so it means "here's a joke tweet about a current event"
What Fable?
Don't think MS were wrong to do this reading the reports, PG were not delivering on what they committed to, perhaps the game was far too ambitious? Phil knows and respects Kamiya, to get a game from him is a big deal, so I doubt he made this decision lightly.
Very disappointed nonetheless.
Very disappointed nonetheless.
Crossing Eden
Hello, my name is Yves Guillemot, Vivendi S.A.'s Employee of the Month!
It was one of the first announced triple A open world games running on UE4 too so them running into issues in that regard is definitely not surprising.
Evil Monkey DTT
Banned
I really hope nier sells well, if nothing else to keep them afloat.
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