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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.
'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'
Changhan 'CH' Kim says Tango's real value is the creative talent it brings to the company.
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 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.
Krafton CEO says it acquired Tango for its creativity, even if Hi-Fi Rush 2 won’t make money
The CEO of Krafton says the acquisition of Tango Gameworks was designed to add more creativity to its portfolio, rather than to make big money. Microsoft announced in April that Tango was one of four Bethesda developers it would be shutting down, and the studio seemingly closed its doors in June.
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 Acquires Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush IP
Last month, Krafton acquired both Tango Gameworks and Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox. This acquisition means that the studio will no longer be shut down as was previously announced. The move comes after fans of the game were mourning the studio’s shutdown since it was announced last May.
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,
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 CEO Explains the Decision to Buy Tango Gameworks
Despite being Xbox’s biggest and most charming exclusive released in 2023, the rhythm-based action game Hi-Fi Rush couldn’t ...
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Hi-Fi Rush 2 Probably Won't Make Krafton Any Cash, But That's Ok
They want to try something new, and we want to do more of that." Following its acquisition of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango ...
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Krafton’s Bold Bet on Tango Gameworks: Prioritizing Creativity Over Cash in a High-Stakes Industry Is The New Approach With Hi-FI Rush 2
The game industry is a cut-throat business and Krafton had the guts to bet on passion and creativity over sales. There is no ...