[Source] According to several sources spreading on the internet, Perfect World (and partner Sumpo Food) is officially in talks to takeover Digital Extremes, the developer of the popular online shooter, Warframe. Perfect World last took over Cryptic Studios and is a major shareholder of Runic Games.
While the deal is still not confirmed, Perfect World is the latest Asian game company to be investing in Western developers, with Nexon being very active in recent months as well. In the Warframe forums, there are players not happy with the deal, citing Perfect World’s itemization will ruin the game.
