LinkinPrime
04-06-2006, 01:16 PM
Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) today announced it has purchased U.K.-based Lionhead Studios, one of the world's leading and most innovative video game developers and creators of "Fable," the hit Xbox and Windows franchise.
Lionhead Studios will immediately begin creating content exclusively for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows platforms.
"We could not be more excited about being part of MGS. They have long supported our creative vision, and this teamwork resulted in the hugely successful 'Fable' franchise," said Molyneux, managing director of Lionhead Studios. "This acquisition gives Lionhead the stability and opportunity to focus on creating world-class next-generation titles. We are joining some of the most incredible game creators in the industry, the combined talent of which will truly take next-generation gaming to a new level."
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10652/Microsoft-Acquires-Peter-Molyneuxs-Lionhead-Studios/
Good news for Fable fans...
Lionhead Studios will immediately begin creating content exclusively for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows platforms.
"We could not be more excited about being part of MGS. They have long supported our creative vision, and this teamwork resulted in the hugely successful 'Fable' franchise," said Molyneux, managing director of Lionhead Studios. "This acquisition gives Lionhead the stability and opportunity to focus on creating world-class next-generation titles. We are joining some of the most incredible game creators in the industry, the combined talent of which will truly take next-generation gaming to a new level."
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10652/Microsoft-Acquires-Peter-Molyneuxs-Lionhead-Studios/
Good news for Fable fans...