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 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 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 floor, a victim of Bethesda's bloody Microsoft-mandated restructure. In a year full of layoffs and studio closures,
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."
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 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.
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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 ...
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Hi-Fi Rush 2 Probably Won't Make Krafton Any Cash, But That's Ok
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Shinji Mikami thought Tango Gameworks would be safe from closure if they made Hi-Fi Rush games
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‘Hi-Fi Rush’ might be getting a sequel
Released at the start of 2023, Hi-Fi Rush went on to win a number of awards and was described by one Xbox marketing executive as “a break out hit for us and our players in all key measurements and ...