{"id":488861,"date":"2020-07-06T14:54:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T18:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/1100-6479379"},"modified":"2021-10-29T14:13:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T14:13:15","slug":"microsoft-interested-in-buying-batman-mortal-kombat-dev-wb-games-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamespot.com\/articles\/microsoft-interested-in-buying-batman-mortal-komba\/1100-6479379\/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Interested In Buying Batman, Mortal Kombat Dev WB Games – Report","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Last month, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s (WB Games) parent company, AT&T, announced intentions<\/a> to sell off WarnerMedia’s gaming division. A new report suggests that Microsoft has expressed interest in purchasing WB Games, though a sale has yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\n

According to business news publication The Information<\/a>, “two people familiar with the situation” said Microsoft might be looking to scoop up WB Games, the studio responsible for publishing games like Batman: Arkham Knight<\/a>, Middle-earth: Shadow of War<\/a>, Mortal Kombat 11<\/a>, and others. A sale isn’t imminent, according to the people, as AT&T is still weighing how to handle its $154 billion in debt. This debt comes from the 2018 acquisition of Time Warner, now known as WarnerMedia, which includes companies like Crunchyroll, DC Comics, HBO, WB Games, and a host of other subsidies.<\/p>\n

Microsoft isn’t the only company that finds buying WB Games an enticing proposition; Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, and Take-Two Interactive have also seemingly expressed their interest in the company. Though it’s unclear how serious AT&T is about selling WB Games, the sale could fetch a hefty $4 billion price tag.<\/p>\n

Some of WB Games’ IP, such as Mortal Kombat, might be included in the deal. However, the rights to other IP, like Batman, almost certainly would not be, but a licensing agreement could allow for further development within WB Games’ franchises, including the Batman: Arkham and Lord of the Rings series.<\/p>\n

Recently, it was reported that WB Games is allegedly working on an open-world Harry Potter game<\/a>. Specific details are sparse, but it’s rumored to be in development for PlayStation 5<\/a> and Xbox Series X<\/a>. A supposed reveal is said to take place sometime after August this year. Meanwhile, WB Games subsidiary Rocksteady Studios, the developer behind Arkham Knight, is reportedly creating a Suicide Squad game<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Later this month, Microsoft will host another Xbox 20\/20 livestream<\/a>. On July 23 at 9 AM PT \/ 12 PM ET, Microsoft will show off a bevy of Xbox One and Xbox Series X games. The livestream will feature reveals of upcoming first-party games like Halo Infinite<\/a>, the possible unveiling of the rumored all-digital next-generation Xbox<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n

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