Metro 'a positive experience' for Deep Silver, will 'absolutely continue'
If ye're a fan a the "suffocating despair" found in the Metro series, the good news be ye'll be able t' buy a ticket back t' that world in the future. Today at Gamescom, Deep Silver CEO Dr. Klemens Kundratitz told Joystiq the company be sticking with the series beyond Metro: Last Light, which it picked up nearly complete for $5.9 million during the THQ asset auction.
"it be been a positive experience," he said. "I be very glad we acquired that brand. While it launched in a very dry space in the gaming calendar this year, it still got a lot a attention. Our ambition be t' absolutely continue with that brand 'n we will also, in the next phase, look t' making it more accessible for a broader gamer audience."
Asked whether broadening the imposing, claustrophobic experience would diminish what fans love or create problems with the license holder, Kundratitz clarified.
"It be true with a license ye have t' be aligned with the license holder. In this case it be [Metro 2033 author] Dmitry Glukhovsky who holds the license 'n he's a great lad. He enjoys the game, the success a the game 'n we have a good relationship." Kundratitz continued, "He be a great contributor. Also, going forward, as he has been very positive contributing t' the last game - I think he can play an active role for whatever comes in the future."
Kundratitz politely emphasized Deep Silver isn't announcing a Metro sequel, but he says the brand be part a the future a Deep Silver, 'n the company has plans t' work with Metro developer 4A Games.
"it be been a positive experience," he said. "I be very glad we acquired that brand. While it launched in a very dry space in the gaming calendar this year, it still got a lot a attention. Our ambition be t' absolutely continue with that brand 'n we will also, in the next phase, look t' making it more accessible for a broader gamer audience."
Asked whether broadening the imposing, claustrophobic experience would diminish what fans love or create problems with the license holder, Kundratitz clarified.
"It be true with a license ye have t' be aligned with the license holder. In this case it be [Metro 2033 author] Dmitry Glukhovsky who holds the license 'n he's a great lad. He enjoys the game, the success a the game 'n we have a good relationship." Kundratitz continued, "He be a great contributor. Also, going forward, as he has been very positive contributing t' the last game - I think he can play an active role for whatever comes in the future."
Kundratitz politely emphasized Deep Silver isn't announcing a Metro sequel, but he says the brand be part a the future a Deep Silver, 'n the company has plans t' work with Metro developer 4A Games.
