Xbox should acquire Neon Giant, creators of The Ascent.
Let them grow naturally and see what they can do for Xbox. The Ascent is excellent for a game built by 11 people.
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12 people. But yes, they would absolutely be a perfect fit for XGS.
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I wonder if a Private Division-type publishing label would benefit Xbox or if they feel ID@Xbox fills that gap.
Thinking Xbox could purchase and grow/support smaller teams under this publishing arm.
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How big was Ninja Theory when they were acquired?
Yup i agree. The biggest thing that game needed was a couple more QA passes and some QOL features. It’s so close to being a truly great game. But it’s understandable that a small team can only do so much. As it may have already been scoped a bit beyond what could be done by a team of that size.
they would be a good pickup by Microsoft whoever ends up pulling the trigger on that studio as they seem to talented to be free agents for long and embrace and tencent are always lurking.
What’s the smallest studio MS has bought yet? In terms of members.
I think it is Compulsion.
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The ascent 2 should definitely be made, this game is a hidden gem.
Also for the mobile stuff, I understand that this is a giant market and all, but it shouldn’t be one of the objectives right now, they need to firmly plant their roots in the console/PC market first before going beyond anything more.
Xcloud will be the go to stuff for mobile for now and that is enough, mobile studios and acquisitions can come much much later.
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Didn’t Jez and Rand say it was made by over 100 people, it was just lead by 12 people?
Yeah, there was long credits page or something but that’s why I wonder why the game was buggy.
Outriders, D&D, Ascent all the games that are not first party are relatively buggy these days.
I do wonder if we see something this year.
I expect us to, but I think a majority of the announcements will continue to be from Embracer/Tencent.
I think Microsoft is clearly much more selective. 
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I am pretty sure something big will happen this year.
I think MS wants both creators that can bring something to the table and innovate, but also strong IP’s that will attract players to Game Pass. In that sense, I expect surprises from them.
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It is gonna be Capcom, isn’t it? 
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I still think Neon Giant should be in the shortlist. This is the kind of studio with a neat concept/IP that you buy early and nurture.
Tired of bringing up Asobo since that should be obvious.
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Alpha Dog. 12 members
No, they are part of the package. I mean independent one.
Compulsion, they had 40 employees when they were acquired.
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Crazy how they are over 100 now
I‘m sorry but SEGA comes first and then comes Capcom. 
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