No buyout? A distribution deal throughout Asia instead? Interesting.
Nexon Co. (3659), the Tokyo-based pioneer of free-to-play computer games, is in talks to distribute Electronics Arts Inc.’s next “FIFA Online” title in Asia, rather than to buy the U.S. company, three people with knowledge of the matter said.
Electronic Arts, based in Redwood City, California, is considering using Nexon’s online servers and developers in Asia, particularly South Korea, for the game, said one of the people, who sought anonymity because the matter is private. The goal would be to apply Nexon’s expertise in persuading players to spend real money on virtual items such as team jerseys and player-experience points, the person said.
Source: Rincon Del Simmer
That’s a relief and I’m sure EA’s employees are breathing a sigh of relief since sometimes buyouts of gaming companys comes with massive layoffs.
Good to know the sims franchise is safe. Now we can still look foward to seasons.
On a side note were is the Showtime patch? If”s been 2 month since Showtime was released.
The Sims would have still most likely been safe. I mean, it’s not exactly in a great position now anyway, since it’s a big franchise it wouldn’t have just been dumped.
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