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Microsoft reportedly close to buying RPG studio Obsidian

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Microsoft is finalizing a deal to purchase Obsidian Entertainment, a developer known for creating role-playing games like Pillars of Eternity and Fallout: New Vegas, reports gaming news and culture site Kotaku.

Microsoft made a big show of acquiring studios during its Electronic Entertainment Expo event during July in Los Angeles. It revealed that it bought Ninja Theory, Playground Games, Compulsion Games, and Undead Labs. This came after years of Xbox One’s exclusives trailing behind PlayStation 4’s in both quality and quantity.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.