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Originally Posted by Cantatus

NCsoft Announces New Studio in North California; Takes Full Ownership of Successful City of Heroes Property



I'm optimistic, but I can't help but think back a few years ago to when another company took full control over a game they were publishing, which leaves me a little weary.

I have always thought it was odd that Cryptic regularly looks for investment capital from other companies, even though they are loosely contracted with NCsoft. If anything, this just frees up the joint venture that Cryptic has with Marvel for that MMO. If one were to read between the lines, the smaller company may think it has more of a future with Marvel than with its own IP. It looks like the smaller company is washing its hands of the older game, which could be obsolete once the Marvel and DC MMO's get a full launch.

Of course, I am reading into the article where is says the one dev was formerly of Cryptic Studios. If anything, this is good for the fans, because theoretically the Marvel MMO and COH MMO won't be under the same banner. Competition is good for us.