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Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game’s child kidnapping themes

David Cage reveals Microsoft wanted to avoid the scandal associated with publishing a game that featured child abduction.

 

Heavy Rain director and Quantic Dream studio co-founder David Cage has revealed that Microsoft turned down publishing the game on the platform, suggesting that "they didn't want the scandal" of being associated with a game with child abduction as a central theme.

The news came as part of Cage's presentation at the BAFTA Annual Games Lecture being held in London, as reported by Polygon. According to the outspoken French developer, while the Xbox creator "really loved Fahrenheit" and "really wanted to do something with us", the two couldn't come together on the developer's next project, with the pair philosophically opposed.

"Microsoft is a great company, I'm not complaining or criticising," Cage said, explaining that Sony was far more receptive to the game's concept and themes, resulting in the two companies moving ahead to collaborate on what would become the PlayStation 3-exclusive cinematic adventure, Heavy Rain.

While still independently owned, Quantic Dream has worked closely with Sony in recent years, and is currently preparing to release PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game Beyond: Two Souls. The software developer also unveiled a PlayStation 4 tech demo called The Dark Sorcerer at E3 2013.

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"Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game's child kidnapping themes" was posted by Dan Chiappini on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:41:00 -0700
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Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game’s child kidnapping themes

David Cage reveals Microsoft wanted to avoid the scandal associated with publishing a game that featured child abduction.

 

Heavy Rain director and Quantic Dream studio co-founder David Cage has revealed that Microsoft turned down publishing the game on the platform, suggesting that "they didn't want the scandal" of being associated with a game with child abduction as a central theme.

The news came as part of Cage's presentation at the BAFTA Annual Games Lecture being held in London, as reported by Polygon. According to the outspoken French developer, while the Xbox creator "really loved Fahrenheit" and "really wanted to do something with us", the two couldn't come together on the developer's next project, with the pair philosophically opposed.

"Microsoft is a great company, I'm not complaining or criticising," Cage said, explaining that Sony was far more receptive to the game's concept and themes, resulting in the two companies moving ahead to collaborate on what would become the PlayStation 3-exclusive cinematic adventure, Heavy Rain.

While still independently owned, Quantic Dream has worked closely with Sony in recent years, and is currently preparing to release PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game Beyond: Two Souls. The software developer also unveiled a PlayStation 4 tech demo called The Dark Sorcerer at E3 2013.

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"Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game's child kidnapping themes" was posted by Dan Chiappini on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:41:00 -0700
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Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game’s child kidnapping themes

David Cage reveals Microsoft wanted to avoid the scandal associated with publishing a game that featured child abduction.

 

Heavy Rain director and Quantic Dream studio co-founder David Cage has revealed that Microsoft turned down publishing the game on the platform, suggesting that "they didn't want the scandal" of being associated with a game with child abduction as a central theme.

The news came as part of Cage's presentation at the BAFTA Annual Games Lecture being held in London, as reported by Polygon. According to the outspoken French developer, while the Xbox creator "really loved Fahrenheit" and "really wanted to do something with us," the two couldn't come together on the developer's next project, with the pair philosophically opposed.

"Microsoft is a great company, I'm not complaining or criticising," Cage said, explaining that Sony was far more receptive to the game's concept and themes, resulting in the two companies moving ahead to collaborate on what would become the PlayStation 3-exclusive cinematic adventure, Heavy Rain.

While still independently owned, Quantic Dream has worked closely with Sony in recent years, and is currently preparing to release PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game Beyond: Two Souls. The software developer also unveiled a PlayStation 4 tech demo called The Dark Sorcerer at E3 2013.

Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot


"Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game's child kidnapping themes" was posted by Dan Chiappini on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:41:00 -0700
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Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game’s child kidnapping themes

David Cage reveals Microsoft wanted to avoid the scandal associated with publishing a game that featured child abduction.

 

Heavy Rain director and Quantic Dream studio co-founder David Cage has revealed that Microsoft turned down publishing the game on the platform, suggesting that "they didn't want the scandal" of being associated with a game with child abduction as a central theme.

The news came as part of Cage's presentation at the BAFTA Annual Games Lecture being held in London, as reported by Polygon. According to the outspoken French developer, while the Xbox creator "really loved Fahrenheit" and "really wanted to do something with us", the two couldn't come together on the developer's next project, with the pair philosophically opposed.

"Microsoft is a great company, I'm not complaining or criticising," Cage said, explaining that Sony was far more receptive to the game's concept and themes, resulting in the two companies moving ahead to collaborate on what would become the PlayStation 3-exclusive cinematic adventure, Heavy Rain.

While still independently owned, Quantic Dream has worked closely with Sony in recent years, and is currently preparing to release PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game Beyond: Two Souls. The software developer also unveiled a PlayStation 4 tech demo called The Dark Sorcerer at E3 2013.

Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot


"Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game's child kidnapping themes" was posted by Dan Chiappini on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:41:00 -0700
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Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game’s child kidnapping themes

David Cage reveals Microsoft wanted to avoid the scandal associated with publishing a game that featured child abduction.

 

Heavy Rain director and Quantic Dream studio co-founder David Cage has revealed that Microsoft turned down publishing the game on the platform, suggesting that "they didn't want the scandal" of being associated with a game with child abduction as a central theme.

The news came as part of Cage's presentation at the BAFTA Annual Games Lecture being held in London, as reported by Polygon. According to the outspoken French developer, while the Xbox creator "really loved Fahrenheit" and "really wanted to do something with us," the two couldn't come together on the developer's next project, with the pair philosophically opposed.

"Microsoft is a great company, I'm not complaining or criticising," Cage said, explaining that Sony was far more receptive to the game's concept and themes, resulting in the two companies moving ahead to collaborate on what would become the PlayStation 3-exclusive cinematic adventure, Heavy Rain.

While still independently owned, Quantic Dream has worked closely with Sony in recent years, and is currently preparing to release PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game Beyond: Two Souls. The software developer also unveiled a PlayStation 4 tech demo called The Dark Sorcerer at E3 2013.

Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot


"Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game's child kidnapping themes" was posted by Dan Chiappini on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:41:00 -0700
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Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game’s child kidnapping themes

David Cage reveals Microsoft wanted to avoid the scandal associated with publishing a game that featured child abduction.

 

Heavy Rain director and Quantic Dream studio co-founder David Cage has revealed that Microsoft turned down publishing the game on the platform, suggesting that "they didn't want the scandal" of being associated with a game with child abduction as a central theme.

The news came as part of Cage's presentation at the BAFTA Annual Games Lecture being held in London, as reported by Polygon. According to the outspoken French developer, while the Xbox creator "really loved Fahrenheit" and "really wanted to do something with us," the two couldn't come together on the developer's next project, with the pair philosophically opposed.

"Microsoft is a great company, I'm not complaining or criticising," Cage said, explaining that Sony was far more receptive to the game's concept and themes, resulting in the two companies moving ahead to collaborate on what would become the PlayStation 3-exclusive cinematic adventure, Heavy Rain.

While still independently owned, Quantic Dream has worked closely with Sony in recent years, and is currently preparing to release PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game Beyond: Two Souls. The software developer also unveiled a PlayStation 4 tech demo called The Dark Sorcerer at E3 2013.

Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot


"Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game's child kidnapping themes" was posted by Dan Chiappini on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:41:00 -0700
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Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game’s child kidnapping themes

David Cage reveals Microsoft wanted to avoid the scandal associated with publishing a game that featured child abduction.

 

Heavy Rain director and Quantic Dream studio co-founder David Cage has revealed that Microsoft turned down publishing the game on the platform, suggesting that "they didn't want the scandal" of being associated with a game with child abduction as a central theme.

The news came as part of Cage's presentation at the BAFTA Annual Games Lecture being held in London, as reported by Polygon. According to the outspoken French developer, while the Xbox creator "really loved Fahrenheit" and "really wanted to do something with us," the two couldn't come together on the developer's next project, with the pair philosophically opposed.

"Microsoft is a great company, I'm not complaining or criticising," Cage said, explaining that Sony was far more receptive to the game's concept and themes, resulting in the two companies moving ahead to collaborate on what would become the PlayStation 3-exclusive cinematic adventure, Heavy Rain.

While still independently owned, Quantic Dream has worked closely with Sony in recent years, and is currently preparing to release PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game Beyond: Two Souls. The software developer also unveiled a PlayStation 4 tech demo called The Dark Sorcerer at E3 2013.

Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot


"Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game's child kidnapping themes" was posted by Dan Chiappini on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:41:00 -0700
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Microsoft passed on Heavy Rain due to game’s child kidnapping themes

David Cage reveals Microsoft wanted to avoid the scandal associated with publishing a game that featured child abduction.

 

Heavy Rain director and Quantic Dream studio co-founder David Cage has revealed that Microsoft turned down publishing the game on the platform, suggesting that "they didn't want the scandal" of being associated with a game with child abduction as a central theme.

The news came as part of Cage's presentation at the BAFTA Annual Games Lecture being held in London, as reported by Polygon. According to the outspoken French developer, while the Xbox creator "really loved Fahrenheit" and "really wanted to do something with us," the two couldn't come together on the developer's next project, with the pair philosophically opposed.

"Microsoft is a great company, I'm not complaining or criticising," Cage said, explaining that Sony was far more receptive to the game's concept and themes, resulting in the two companies moving ahead to collaborate on what would become the PlayStation 3-exclusive cinematic adventure, Heavy Rain.

While still independently owned, Quantic Dream has worked closely with Sony in recent years, and is currently preparing to release PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game Beyond: Two Souls. The software developer also unveiled a PlayStation 4 tech demo called The Dark Sorcerer at E3 2013.

Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot


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Monthly World of Tanks tournaments launching in Australia

Wargaming.net and MOL Australia to launch monthly World of Tanks tournaments; first event to commence on September 14.

 

Wargaming.net has partnered with MOL Australia (MOL) to announce the MOL World of Tanks Monthly Tournaments, hosted by the Electronic Sports League Australia (ESL Australia).

The tournaments will feature World of Tanks on PC, and kick off from September 14. The event will be open to World of Tanks players in the Oceanic region and will be hosted online.

Further details surrounding the tournaments, including registration, dates, and prizes, are to be announced "soon" on the ESL Australia website.

MOL Global president for global operations Craig White attributed the initiative to the growth of the eSports community in Australia and New Zealand, saying, "MOL is proud to work with Wargaming and ESL Australia to support the blooming eSports community across the region. At the same time, we are excited in extending our e-commerce services to both organisations' users."

World of Tanks is an online multiplayer free-to-play game that sees players battle against one another through the use of armoured tanks. According to Wargaming.net, the game currently boasts over 50 million registered users. The game was well received in GameSpot's review, praised for its accessibility and vehicle options.

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"Monthly World of Tanks tournaments launching in Australia" was posted by Zorine Te on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:21:11 -0700
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Monthly World of Tanks tournaments launching in Australia

Wargaming.net and MOL Australia to launch monthly World of Tanks tournaments; first event to commence on September 14.

 

Wargaming.net has partnered with MOL Australia (MOL) to announce the MOL World of Tanks Monthly Tournaments, hosted by the Electronic Sports League Australia (ESL Australia).

The tournaments will feature World of Tanks on PC, and kick off from September 14. The event will be open to World of Tanks players in the Oceanic region and will be hosted online.

Further details surrounding the tournaments, including registration, dates, and prizes, are to be announced "soon" on the ESL Australia website.

MOL Global president for global operations Craig White attributed the initiative to the growth of the eSports community in Australia and New Zealand, saying, "MOL is proud to work with Wargaming and ESL Australia to support the blooming eSports community across the region. At the same time, we are excited in extending our e-commerce services to both organisations' users."

World of Tanks is an online multiplayer free-to-play game that sees players battle against one another through the use of armoured tanks. According to Wargaming.net, the game currently boasts over 50 million registered users. The game was well received in GameSpot's review, praised for its accessibility and vehicle options.

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"Monthly World of Tanks tournaments launching in Australia" was posted by Zorine Te on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 19:21:11 -0700
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