Lady Lilith Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-said-no-to-playstation-4-exclusive-rime/1100-6417855/ Microsoft at one stage turned down a chance to own the title that would end up becoming intriguing PlayStation 4 exclusive Rime, leaked documents have revealed. VG Leaks published the documents, which showed that Tequila Works asked Microsoft for $3 million to develop an Xbox Live Arcade version of what was then called Echoes of Siren. The title would also come to Windows 8 and Windows Phone, and was described as "Gauntlet meets Minecraft meets Jason and the Argonauts" in its pitch document. Microsoft studios exec Phil Spencer answered a question on Twitter about why Microsoft declined the option to fund the game. "Part of job is living with mistakes," said Spencer. "Passed on Guitar Hero...I can list many misses regretfully. I try to focus on what we did ship." "We'll miss some, nature of the beast," he added, "it's why I don't hate when games ship elsewhere. Cool to see team's idea turn into great game." Rime is still in development for PlayStation 4. It does not yet have a release date, but captured the imagination of many when it was unveiled at Gamescom 2013. Not very surprised, since Microsoft seems to have a vendetta against indies, I wonder how much Watermelon had to hound them to get Pier Solar HD on...Actually, I do know, that's the reason it was delayed from December 2013. Yes, it took THAT long for them to respond. Edited February 21, 2014 by Sonic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitsuneChaos Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Considering that they appear to have been the first of the two to actually develop a market for Indie titles on home consoles, I'm not exactly sure how they come across to "have a vendetta against indies", but okay. You're the thread guy after all. =/ While arguably pretty, I don't think I'll be giving this much of a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazza136 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Looks kind of like a clash of Brothers and Journey, might pick it up at some point if it's cheap or if it becomes part of the IGC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youthCAT1590 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 This game looks really cool. The graphics remind me of the Wind Waker, somewhat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amebapiko Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 From looking at the video still screen, it reminded me of ICO, looks beautiful. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transi3tor Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Really can't wait for this game it looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREDRAG-K Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 You'd think they learn after turning down LBP all those years ago. I doubt this game will be nearly as popular, but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chambers35 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I'm really excited for this game Can't wait to see more gameplay. As for the story...oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbra_Witcher Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 holy cow, this post is so old. crazy how long this game has been in development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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