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SOE is no more. Long Live to Daybreak Game Company
February 2nd, 2015, 20:19
Sony sold SOE to Columbus Nova, cue to the name change.
Dear Players, Partners and Friends,
Today, we are pleased to announce that we have been acquired by Columbus Nova, an investment management firm well known for its success with its existing portfolio of technology, media and entertainment focused companies. This means that effective immediately SOE will operate as an independent game development studio where we will continue to focus on creating exceptional online games for players around the world, and now as a multi-platform gaming company. Yes, that means PlayStation and Xbox, mobile and more!
As part of this transition, SOE will now become Daybreak Game Company. This name embodies who we are as an organization, and is a nod to the passion and dedication of our employees and players. It is also representative of our vision to approach each new day as an opportunity to move gaming forward.
So what exactly does this mean for you? It will be business as usual and all SOE games will continue on their current path of development and operation. In fact, we expect to have even more resources available to us as a result of this acquisition. It also means new exciting developments for our existing IP and games as we can now fully embrace the multi-platform world we are living in.
Our games and players are the heart and soul of our organization, and we are committed to maintaining our portfolio of online games and pushing the limits of where we can take online gaming together.
Thank you for your continued support. See you in game!
The Team at Daybreak
One thing is sure, DCUO is coming to the XBox with this announcement (it's already a playstation game).
Dear Players, Partners and Friends,
Today, we are pleased to announce that we have been acquired by Columbus Nova, an investment management firm well known for its success with its existing portfolio of technology, media and entertainment focused companies. This means that effective immediately SOE will operate as an independent game development studio where we will continue to focus on creating exceptional online games for players around the world, and now as a multi-platform gaming company. Yes, that means PlayStation and Xbox, mobile and more!
As part of this transition, SOE will now become Daybreak Game Company. This name embodies who we are as an organization, and is a nod to the passion and dedication of our employees and players. It is also representative of our vision to approach each new day as an opportunity to move gaming forward.
So what exactly does this mean for you? It will be business as usual and all SOE games will continue on their current path of development and operation. In fact, we expect to have even more resources available to us as a result of this acquisition. It also means new exciting developments for our existing IP and games as we can now fully embrace the multi-platform world we are living in.
Our games and players are the heart and soul of our organization, and we are committed to maintaining our portfolio of online games and pushing the limits of where we can take online gaming together.
Thank you for your continued support. See you in game!
The Team at Daybreak
One thing is sure, DCUO is coming to the XBox with this announcement (it's already a playstation game).
SasqWatch
Original Sin Donor
February 2nd, 2015, 22:25
I imagine everything at SoE will currently stay the same as far as EQ1 and Two go….unless Smedley gets a golden parachute. If that happens, all bets are off on what happens in the future. At this point, an influx of cash and resources should only be helpful.
SasqWatch
February 3rd, 2015, 00:32
Sigh.
End of an era, long time coming. Maybe I'll revisit EQ1 & 2 again for old time's sake before they bleed off all funding towards whackamole console games.
There's simply no good MMOs on the market and this change doesn't bode well at all for EQ Next.
End of an era, long time coming. Maybe I'll revisit EQ1 & 2 again for old time's sake before they bleed off all funding towards whackamole console games.
There's simply no good MMOs on the market and this change doesn't bode well at all for EQ Next.
Laughing Gnome
February 3rd, 2015, 01:13
I actually haven't read anything bad about Columbus Nova. So far they don't seem to change the direction or force layoff to the companies they purchase, they favor growth and investment.
Also, they already have 2 games on consoles: DCUO and Planetside 2. Both were Playstation exclusive because of Sony, now they can move them to the Xbox and increase their market share. EQNext was already planed for the PS4 as well.
Also, they already have 2 games on consoles: DCUO and Planetside 2. Both were Playstation exclusive because of Sony, now they can move them to the Xbox and increase their market share. EQNext was already planed for the PS4 as well.
SasqWatch
Original Sin Donor
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