Microsoft har nemlig haft fat i den uendeligt dybe pengepung og har simpelthen købt Lionhead Studios i forbindelse med udvikling af Xbox 360-spil.
Vi har herunder et uddrag fra et interview, hvor Peter Molyneux fortæller om sin entusiasme for Revolution-controlleren. Ikke fordi det skulle virke særligt trøstende:
<i>G4: Now Peter, I wanna start off with breaking news. The Nintendo Revolution controller. That was unveiled last week. A few weeks ago, you had this quote about never underestimate Nintendo. So I assume you got to see it ahead of time right?
Peter Molyneux: I mean…
tutters: you know, I’ve heard rumors about it for a little while, and I can tell you it’s a great great product, and that’s exactly what I meant by never underestimate Nintendo. You know, this is a Revolution. It’s what they, you know, it’s not the hardware of the machine, it’s not the speed of the machine, it’s the fact that that device will enable games to be made unlike no other have ever been.G4: So you already thinking of ideas? You think you’re gonna do a game for it?
Peter Molyneux: Well, I mean, you know, absolutely. It, it’s so exciting to actually, for the first time, feel that you can move something in a 3D space. I mean, you gotta remember Jeff, that, the controllers that we’re currently using on the other consoles, really have their origin in platform games. They have no sympathy for moving around in a you know, a 3D world, and that’s what makes Revolution so exciting. Yeah, I would love to be doing something for it.</i>
<b>UPDATE</b>
Vi har nu fået fat i kommentarer fra Microsoft og Peter Molyneux omkring denne sag, og det lader til at Molyneux er ganske tilfreds med hele situationen:
Shane Kim, general manager for Microsoft Game Studios udtaler: <i>"At Microsoft Game Studios we have worked hard to become the best partner for the best creative talent in our industry, and this acquisition underscores our commitment to excellence. Peter Molyneux is one of the few true visionaries in our industry, and his joining us is incredibly important to the future of both interactive entertainment and MGS. Lionhead is a shining example of the innovative and creative talent that has delivered some of the most influential and unique games experiences to date, and I am honored to welcome Peter and the incredible people at Lionhead Studios."</i>
Lionhead's Molyneux udtaler: <i>"We could not be more excited about being part of MGS. They have long supported our creative vision, and this teamwork resulted in the hugely successful 'Fable' franchise. This acquisition gives Lionhead the stability and opportunity to focus on creating world-class next-generation titles. We are joining some of the most incredible game creators in the industry, the combined talent of which will truly take next-generation gaming to a new level."</i>