Capcom can be bought.
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KennedyKiller
Super Saiyan Member
Well, a lot of people are unhappy with how Capcom has been doing things lately. Action oriented RE games. Reboot of DMC when the series didn't need it. Ignoring IP's that could have significance in the modern day like Megman and Ghouls 'N Ghosts. I think Nintendo taking over could fix a LOT of that because Nintendo has always stuck to their roots. They still put out Side Scrolling Mario games. They still stay true to their Zelda games. Pokemon hasn't changed much, and they're even listening to the fans and remaking older games with modern updates. So it's safe to say Nintendo stick to the classics. Well, in the case of most Capcom games, the Classics are what people WANT, and Capcom doesn't listen to that. Nintendo, on the other hand, would probably take that into account above all else when making the new installment into the legendary IP's.
Pancham Cutie
The Cute Pancham
Me personally, if Capcom has to be sold to someone then I honestly hope that it is either bought by either Konami or SquareEnix, or more than likely what I am going to hope, and it's going to pain for me to say this, shut down. If Capcom is going to be bought, I would have high faith in either Konami or SquareEnix. However if it is not possible and no other company wants to buy them, then I would love for Capcom to be shut down. I honestly would hate for Capcom to be purchased by Sony, Microsoft, and especially Nintendo. If they shut down, then they could sell their IPs to other developers, and those developers can take a shot so take a shot at some of Capcom's series. At the very best, if Capcom is going to be sold and Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, are the main companies that wants Capcom then I would hope Sony would get Capcom.
I do hope Capcom can continue on living and not have to be sold or shut down.
I do hope Capcom can continue on living and not have to be sold or shut down.
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xMobilemux
I'll just get right to the ass kicking!
If Capcom gets shut down and the IPs get spread out to new owners, good or bad owners, it's going to be one hell of a historic day for gaming. A company as iconic as Capcom biting the dust will make a lot of investors nervous about investing in gaming since one of the biggest names in the industry crashed and burned and will be a bigger step to the next big crash of the industry.
In that case, I hope they shut down too, gaming in general needs a Mighty Boot to the nads to get back on track.
But if someone buys Capcom it'll just be an interesting day, but nothing really shocking since other companies buy other companies all the time.
In that case, I hope they shut down too, gaming in general needs a Mighty Boot to the nads to get back on track.
But if someone buys Capcom it'll just be an interesting day, but nothing really shocking since other companies buy other companies all the time.
Steve
Fearfully and wonderfully made
Debt? Pff. If the great Lloyd Christmas has taught us anything, it's that debts can be settled amicably with IOUs:
KennedyKiller
Super Saiyan Member
I think it'll still be a pretty incredible shock though. I mean..Capcom has been one of the biggest names in gaming for SO many years. It's still going to be a shock to think that Capcom won't be Capcom anymore...Companies may buy each other out all the time, but sometimes it's still a shock depending on what the parent company DOES with the one it just acquired...IDK where you are located, but here in my state of Missouri, there used to be Git N Go gas stations EVERYWHERE. And not a SINGLE Kum and Go...Then, when Kum and Go bought them out, it was simply crazy to see a town of more than 15 Git in Gos have them all gone almost over night.
AgentZero
Through that door, is a seperate reality.
You're right by saying that Nintendo sticks to their roots, but I still just don't see them making a successful horror game.
KevinStriker
"Quite an experience to live in fear, isn't it?"
Maybe not first party Nintendo, but if Capcom becomes a second party to Nintendo, they could still put it off. Although, this is assuming they'll both have their priorities straight.
KennedyKiller
Super Saiyan Member
But what have you seen that makes you think that...I mean...Nintendo has done horror games with Third Parties, Capcom included VERY frequently. And just because the name is Nintendo, doesn't mean it won't be the same people who worked for Capcom working on the game. Just because a company takes over, doesn't mean that all the employees get fired. Quite the contrary. MOST of the time the employees will transfer over. So you'll have the same people who have always worked on RE still working on RE. Only now, Nintendo will have final say. And knowing them, they won't let this current gaming style go on. They'd opt to have the Capcom crew still make the game, but make it like Classic RE. That's what seems the most logical to me at least...
AgentZero
Through that door, is a seperate reality.
But we're not talking about third parties with this. Nintendo will be running everything, and I just don't see it happening. If Konami takes over, they are extremely well-rounded, and I think they would do the best job. But just you guys know, while I do not want Nintendo to take over, they would do a better job than Capcom is now.
Maestro
Sniper Wolf
KennedyKiller
Super Saiyan Member
But there really isn't a huge difference in games made by a third party that are Nintendo exclusives, and games made directly by Nintendo themselves. It's all about image. Look at the WiiU. Call of Duty Ghosts and Batman Arkham City with BOTH on that system, and those are not your typical family games that Nintendo allows on their systems. Take a look at the Wii. It has FIVE different Resident Evil games, Manhunt, and Obscure: The Aftermath. NONE of those are even CLOSE to family games. And Gamecube even had a Metal Gear Solid game, as well as the Resident Evil games...The SNES had the Mortal Kombat games...So with Image being the most important thing, it's not hard to think Nintendo could do it. And if Gameplay is what you're concerned about, I've NEVER played a Mainstream Nintendo game with bad gameplay. Metroid, Zelda, and Smash Bros all play next to FLAWLESSLY. Mario does too, but how do you really screw up a 2D platformer, so I didn't even INCLUDE that one.
AgentZero
Through that door, is a seperate reality.
The gameplay I'm not worried about, I just don't think it will be that scary, which is main concern. That, and RE games would be all I use the Nintendo for, which is A HUGE waste of money on my part.If it went for all three consoles, I would care a lot less if Nintendo bought it.
KennedyKiller
Super Saiyan Member
...Would RE be the ONLY reason though? Capcom has SEVERAL great IP's. Street Fighter. Devil May Cry. RE. MegaMan. Ghouls N. Ghosts. Final Fight. Dragon's Dogma recently was fantastic as well. Now, they'd have some cool new characters for...Marvel vs. Capcom? Or would it be Marvel vs. Captendo? NinCom? IDK, but it would be a refreshing new experience to get Link to fight Deadpool alongside Ryu and Iron Man...And again, Nintendo CAN get scary...In fact, there were parts of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes that scared me more than RE5 and RE6...Not that that was a HORROR game, but Dark Caves with aliens trying to eat you and complete silence is chilling. I think you just underestimate them because of their over all image...
AgentZero
Through that door, is a seperate reality.
RE wouldn't be the only thing. I do like DMC, and there are 1 or 2 exclusives already out I would be interested in playing, such as ZombiU. But I still think it would be too much money. I would at least have to wait until their console's are down to 100$
Romero
Her royal court joker
Capcom may have debt, but they have money and other assets also. Any buyer wouldn't just get the debt. Around nine months ago we had a debate here about Capcom only having x millions in the bank, not enough to develop a new game. At that point debt was not a big issue. But for all I know they may have burned off all those millions (not literally) since then, though I doubt it.
I'm almost certain that the $15 is enough to secure you the position as sole owner of Capcom.
But if you want to share the glory, you should be able to find 14 others here who would contribute with $1 each. Count me in. 
ToCool74
Veteran Member
I'm not onboard with the entirety of Capcom's series being sold to just one company.
I like the idea of say their assests be divided and sold to the highest bidder like say,
Street Fighter and Megaman going to Nintendo.
Resident Evil and Dead Rising going to Konami
Devil May Cry going to Squire Enix
But this is just the best case scenerio for me IF they where to sale, I would be more happy with them getting their s*&t together and somehow and stay afloat.
I like the idea of say their assests be divided and sold to the highest bidder like say,
Street Fighter and Megaman going to Nintendo.
Resident Evil and Dead Rising going to Konami
Devil May Cry going to Squire Enix
But this is just the best case scenerio for me IF they where to sale, I would be more happy with them getting their s*&t together and somehow and stay afloat.
KennedyKiller
Super Saiyan Member
The last one is what I want the MOST. Capcom to STAY Capcom.
xMobilemux
I'll just get right to the ass kicking!
My biggest fantasy is Capcom tanks, investors loose faith in gaming after a company as iconic as Capcom tanks, gaming crashes again and is then reborn.....again, something needs to be done as we are living in the worst generation of gaming right now.
But the more likely thing to happen is someone will buy Capcom and put their IPs to use, cause Capcom sure as hell ain't gonna get out of this themselves as they don't have the brains.
Square Enix ruined one iconic character already, we don't need them ruining Dante anymore than he already is, the one and only place Devil May Cry can go and be done justice is Platinum, no one else can do Devil May Cry.
But the more likely thing to happen is someone will buy Capcom and put their IPs to use, cause Capcom sure as hell ain't gonna get out of this themselves as they don't have the brains.
Yes, yes and f**k no.
Square Enix ruined one iconic character already, we don't need them ruining Dante anymore than he already is, the one and only place Devil May Cry can go and be done justice is Platinum, no one else can do Devil May Cry.