A few months ago, the gaming world was shocked when Microsoft closed several Bethesda studios. It was awful news, but the shocking part is that alongside Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse Games, one of the studios shot down was Tango Gameworks. Last year, alongside their lineup of already impressive games, they had released Hi-Fi Rush, a rhythm action game that was a surprise launch. It came out to much acclaim, even being a major Game of the Year contender, and according Microsoft, also sold quite well. So yes, the fact that they were suddenly shut down despite having made such a critical and commercial success was quite a shocker. But tonight, news broke of an even bigger shocker, as Tango Gameworks has now been acquired by a new publisher, along with the Hi-Fi Rush IP. Continuing the shock, the publisher in question is none other than South Korean company Krafton, the people behind PUBG: Battlegrounds.
Can't Stop the Music
According to Krafton's press release, the acquisition is described as a "strategic move" that marks Krafton's first major investment in the Japanese game market and "reinforces Krafton’s dedication to expanding its global footprint and enhancing its portfolio with...
