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Microsoft Buys Lionhead Studios

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the doesn't-matter-if-you're-black-or-white dept.

Grench writes "The BBC has an article on Microsoft's purchase of Lionhead Studios. They focus in particular on Peter Molyneux, and the kind of talents and expertise that he can bring to Microsoft's future gaming efforts. A sequel to Fable was mentioned as a probable endeavor." From the article: "Some of the giants of the games industry, such as Electronic Arts and Ubisoft, were reported to have been interested in acquiring Lionhead. But Microsoft has emerged as the victor, adding the studio to its roster of British gaming talent. In 2002, it acquired developers Rare in a $375m deal."

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  1. Aha! by MyLongNickName · · Score: 3, Funny

    We now know why Microsoft could not afford to buy Bill the digital whiteboard he wants so bad...

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  2. Put some of that Black and White experience to use by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    In hyping Windows Vista as the greatest thing EVER and then letting everyone down with how much it sucks.

  3. Re:Put some of that Black and White experience to by tourvil · · Score: 5, Funny
    Perhaps they could use their B&W experience to reintroduce clippy as a trainable creature.

    Clippy: It looks like you are trying to write a letter. Would you like some help?

    *slap* *slap* *punch* *slap*

  4. Re:Put some of that Black and White experience to by orderb13 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yeah, but then Clippy will end up crapping all over your word doc and then eating some of the letter at random. I mean, how are you going to explain that to your boss? "I'm sorry, but Clippy ate it."

  5. Re:There goes another good game co to hell... by Swanktastic · · Score: 3, Funny

    I also disagree. The Bungie Webmaster in 1996 is just as funny in 2006.