If it was Microsoft who offered them "a deal they couldn't reasonably refuse", what's the probability that the thread title would contain the word "moneyhat" instead and that the conversation would be focused on that?
Am I the only one who thinks that having "exceptions" is more fucked up then when the parity clause is enforced for everybody equally. At least when it's enforced for everybody it's fair game for all. I mean you know what happens if you don't release it on the XBO at the same time. But now some can get exceptions, but based on what? The whole situation is just iffy imo.
Here we go again
If it was Microsoft who offered them "a deal they couldn't reasonably refuse", what's the probability that the thread title would contain the word "moneyhat" instead and that the conversation would be focused on that?
"As far as I know"?
Shouldn't they know everyhting about it?
"As far as I know"?
Shouldn't they know everyhting about it?
Am I the only one who thinks that having "exceptions" is more fucked up then when the parity clause is enforced for everybody equally. At least when it's enforced for everybody it's fair game for all. I mean you know what happens if you don't release it on the XBO at the same time. But now some can get exceptions, but based on what? The whole situation is just iffy imo.
I can already see the 180 in the horizon.
Sounds like it's a free PS+ game.
Parity Clause = Stupid and clearly has gotten into the heads of developers.
But this quote/article sounds like they struck a great deal with Sony and did not even consider/try to publish on Xbox afterwards. The quote:
Well except that there have been multiple instances in which the parity clause has been abandoned in favor of bringing a game to the Xbox One. Seems like this dev didn't even negotiate with MS.
This. Not newsworthy unless they actually tried to get it on Xbox. This article is clickbait
More than likely putting pressure on Microsoft for a future release. I'd say this a pub fund or Contrast style release. Will more than likely come to XB1 eventually but putting this out there will put pressure on MS to come and talk about the parity clause.
When is this hitting PS4 anyway?
I always figured the ideal release plan for any game is simultaneous release. Why is this such an issue now? I would think ideally you would want to wait until your game is ready to launch on as many platforms as possible especially for marketing purposes.
I always figured the ideal release plan for any game is simultaneous release. Why is this such an issue now? I would think ideally you would want to wait until your game is ready to launch on as many platforms as possible especially for marketing purposes.
"As far as I know"?
Shouldn't they know everyhting about it?
There's already been pressure. Phil gave some lip service answer. And here we are months later still hearing about the toxic parity clause.
Sony made a offer they couldn't refuse.
Parity clause
Microsoft has some clause that says they won't take indies if it comes to Playstation first, that he knows of.
Reading threw the first page has me thinking a few posters just read the title and not the OP.
Sounds like it's a free PS+ game.
I thought the parity clause was only for the ID@Xbox program? Couldn't they find a different publisher and still launch on XB1?
I mean more pressure to get talks with Devolver, not the parity clause as a whole. Once Devolver and MS start talks the game will come to XB1.
Sounds more like Sony gave him some money.
"As far as I know"?
Shouldn't they know everyhting about it?
MS need to wake the fuck up! They're in no position to reasonably expect devs to adhere to this. Major backfire.
If it was Microsoft who offered them "a deal they couldn't reasonably refuse", what's the probability that the thread title would contain the word "moneyhat" instead and that the conversation would be focused on that?
Why? Would Greenwood have said "moneyhat" instead of what he actually said if he had a deal with MS?
Anyway, parallel universe thread whining can probably get you in trouble over on anti-Gaf.
Parity clause exists though. Who is Reading and why is he throwing a page?
Everything is NDA'd. You have to be an ID@Xbox dev to get some answers.
It puzzles me that the guys at Xbox could clear up a LOT of things simply by outlining a lot of stuff but can't due to the heads up preventing just that.
Long story short, it's a great indie dev initiative at MS being strangled by tons of red tape, and Phil Spencer doesn't give a shit. Frustrating as hell.
Yeah it does.