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0 pointsbasch5y ago0 comments

>Also this allows them to bring the ID tech engine under their stewardship....

I'm surprised that isnt more commented on here. Everyone is focused on creative IP. Owning id Tech 6 is or should be a play against Epic, Unity, Crytek etc. 1-4 were open source, and ZeniMax clamped down 5-6. I can see Microsoft marketing id Tech's long open source history, and transforming it into an Amazon Lumberyard competitor.

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macspoofing5y ago

>Owning id Tech 6 is or should be a play against Epic, Unity, Crytek etc.

Does Microsoft even want to compete against their customers/partners in this space? After all, MS may not want to alienate them to the point they won't release their games for the Xbox.

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macspoofing5y ago

>Owning id Tech 6 is or should be a play against Epic, Unity, Crytek etc.

Does Microsoft even want to compete against their customers/partners in this space? After all, MS may not want to alienate them to the point they won't release their games for the Xbox.

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