Making Hi-Fi Rush 2 Is About 'Legacy' Not Money, Says New Owner
It was a surprising bit of feel-good news when Krafton, which publishes the hit battle royale PUBG, swooped in to buy Hi-Fi Rush maker Tango Gameworks after it was suddenly shut down by Microsoft amid budget cuts earlier this year.
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 continue developing their games, but especially Hi-Fi Rush. When I think about our fans,
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 Gameworks, Krafton already has plans in place for a sequel to the critically acclaimed rhythm-action game.
Krafton CEO doesn't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 will make money
Speaking with Game Developer, Krafton's CEO Changhan Kim explained the decision to save Tango was not a financial one. "We wanted to maintain their legacy," he said. "Although they did not have a big success in their games, we saw many creatives worth pursuing. That's why we wanted to work with that organization."
Krafton Says It Acquired Tango to Maintain Legacy Even if Hi-Fi Rush 2 Doesn't Make Money - News
Publisher Krafton last month announced it had acquired developer Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from Xbox.Krafton CEO Changhan [...]
Krafton CEO reveals one reason it bought Hi-Fi Rush studio
Most business deals like this are about money to some extent, but Krafton CEO said the deal to buy Tango Gameworks was more ...
The excellent Hi-Fi Rush might now see a sequel, regardless of profits
Krafton’s CEO says he doesn’t expect a potential Hi-Fi Rush 2 to turn a big profit, but that aiming for profits “shouldn’t be ...
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Hi-Fi Rush 2 Won't Make a Profit, and Krafton Doesn't Care
With the Hi-Fi Rush IP secured by publisher Krafton at the eleventh hour, Tango Gameworks was saved from the cutting room ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...