Microsoft to Acquire Epic Games?

[Andy Chalk]

Microsoft to Acquire Epic Games?

Epic Games [http://www.gamepro.com/].

In the latest issue of the magazine, according to a PlayStation 3 [http://www.wral.com/business/local_tech_wire/opinion/blogpost/2449264/]and PC.

"Epic Games is one of the few highly regarded indie developers... partly for their games but mostly for their Game Developers Conference [http://www.unrealtechnology.com/].

Such a move would also bring a high-profile replacement for broke away [http://www.bungie.net/] from Microsoft in October 2007, saying it wanted to pursue new IPs as an independent company.


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[ArchAnemone]

What would happen to the Unreal Engine 3 for PS3?

 

[Northern]

I'm not too sure about all this buying other companies. It seems as if the larger companies are monopolising the market.

But, on the other hand, maybe this is good because it gives developers more money for their development.

Hmm

 

[Arbre]

Huh, I'm not even sure Epic needs more money. Their games are huge sellers, and they licence their engine, one of the best, at huge prices.
This sure is going to give Epic an even more impressive status, even if the deal isn't made.
Can't say I'm happy to see Microsoft try to grab them.

 

[p1nkm15t]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel that sentiment.

What would happen to the Unreal Engine 3 for PS3?

It would mean they'd probably put a stop to user created materials being put on the PS3.

I suspect they would make you pay for it.