Housemarque may not be a household name for many people, but it a studio that has quietly been making it's mark on the Playstation platform, with games like Super Stardust, and Dead Nation, proving their worth.
Sony handing them the budget to stretch their legs with the much more ambitious PS5 title Returnal,
It is fair to say Housmarque have proven their talents, and Sony have now welcomed them to join Sony's other top quality first party developers under their Playstation Studios wing.
To me this is a great buyout, they offer something different with fast paced shooter action their trademark. i can see great things in the future.
https://blog.playstation.com/2021/06/29/welcoming-housemarque-to-the-playstation-studios-family/
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Sony acquire Housemarque
comment by Mattyp (U8926)
posted on 29/6/21
They havent proved their worth in anyway shape or form.
They are an average studio with maybe a couple of games which peak the above average mark.
I know you are always going to fanboy Sony, but this is hardly ground shattering...
comment by Amigawolf no longer MIA (U18508)
posted on 29/6/21
Mattyp Housemarque are a small but talented studio, Sony gave them a chance to prove their worth with Returnal, and didn't let them down.
Sony have a record of not only spotting but nurturing that talent.
Naughty Dog was a similar acquisition back in the day, coming under Playstation studios is a huge boost for any young studio, with Sony's support and experience. Housemarque will continue to grow.
I like this because as I said they are bringing something different to Sony's first party.
comment by Amigawolf no longer MIA (U18508)
posted on 29/6/21
An interesting interview about the acquisition and how it came about.
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/housemarque-sony-playstation-acquisition
Some statements from Herman Hulst that caught my eye.
What stood out then was how technically capable the core team was at Housemarque
I'm always looking for people that have a similar set of values, similar creative ambitions and work very well with our team that we can further invest in and help grow as creators. It's not like we're going around and just making random acquisitions.
obviously, they’ll be invited to forums such as a studio head forum, where we share a lot of initiatives, ideas and technology.
What these statements show is that they have a great technical programming knowledge, This was not some random buy, but a recognition for what they bring to the table, and that being part of Sony will not only help in the development of Housemarque, but also Sony's first party.
comment by Simon West (U1830)
posted on 30/6/21
comment by Mattyp (U8926)
posted 15 hours, 45 minutes ago
They havent proved their worth in anyway shape or form.
They are an average studio with maybe a couple of games which peak the above average mark.
I know you are always going to fanboy Sony, but this is hardly ground shattering...
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