You can check out our daily roundups right here on IGN for updates on everything happening in FTC v. Some interesting tidbits from this section include mention of Bungie's mysterious "Matter" IP, and seeming confirmation that IO's new fantasy shooter is in fact the rumored "Project Dragon" in the works for Xbox and PC.
The presentation includes a full breakdown of 17 companies (and possibly an 18th, entirely redacted one) that Xbox was seriously considering, including discussion of their upcoming games, involved risks, and other facts. However, its PC-centric content (Total War and Footbal Manager), as well as Relic Entertainment, Yakuza, Endless Dungeon, and of course Sonic, were major draws. We can glean from the profile Xbox compiled on the studio that it saw investment in the company from Nexon as a complicating element in the process, as well as complications from Sega's other business verticals. The email is dated November of 2020, so it's unclear why, when, or even if Spencer's plan to pick up Sega fell through. Microsoft GM David Hampton simply replied, "Game on" to this email.
"We believe that Sega has built a well-balanced portfolio of games across segments with global geographic appeal, and will help us accelerate Xbox Game Pass both on and off-console." Other developers of note that almost made the final list include Behaviour Interactive, Housemarque (acquired by Sony in 2021), Remedy Entertainment, Larian Studios, Rebellion Developments, and Paradox Interactive.īut it looks like Xbox got especially close on one developer in particular: Sega.Īccording to an email similarly entered into evidence, Xbox head Phil Spencer specifically went to Microsoft CFO Amy Hood and CEO Satya Nadella to request approval to approach Sega and acquire its gaming studios (notably not including the rest of its business units). The presentation suggests Xbox first compiled a list of 100 developers based on multiple criteria, then narrowed it down to eight final candidates:
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