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 about preservation.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Krafton CEO Says Acquiring Hi-Fi Rush Was About Creativity Not Profit
In a new interview, Krafton CEO Changhan ‘CH’ Kim has expanded on his company’s decision to purchase Tango Gameworks, and he revealed that it’s more about the creativity put into Hi-Fi Rush than profits made from sales.
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.
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.
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 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 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,
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