I think a lot of people don't realize how little money Microsoft allocates to the gaming division compared to other departments. They seem to think that MS will buy up the whole industry. They can but they won't. They don't see Sony as much of a competitor any more so they probably won't spend money to bleed them dry because they know they have the stronger business position anyway.
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Aaron Greenberg on NextBox: E3 is all about the games, "tons of exclusives"
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I think a lot of people don't realize how little money Microsoft allocates to the gaming division compared to other departments. They seem to think that MS will buy up the whole industry. They can but they won't. They don't see Sony as much of a competitor any more so they probably won't spend money to bleed them dry because they know they have the stronger business position anyway.
MagicWithEarvin
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Wasn't this the same thing for PS4?
They are not going to secure any exclusive big games ala Fallout, Red Dead, BF4, COD, Sports Games. There won't be a gen akin to PS1/2, in which exclusives were standard, for there's too big of a market on both consoles, and no publisher wants to piss off one too much, nor do the platform companies have the cash to secure anything big. The Respawn game sounds relatively legit though, as it is through an EA partners program, and a new IP. Also, some timed exclusive DLC is likely.
ShroudOfFate
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If there are the same amount of games as the PS4 event shown at the Xbox Event I'll be happy.
I'm so hyped for this thing!
I'm so hyped for this thing!
fluffydelusions
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XBLA was actually very good in this regard...lots of interesting titles.
fluffydelusions
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The stuff of nightmares right here.
GarthVaderUK
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Thankfully there are no ad breaks.
funkystudent
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I just expect some really big "partnerships" at the xbox events.
Sony seemed to play it safe with the ps4 reveal and in comparison I bet MS goes for the jugular early with something huge on the levels of a exclusive game from Rockstar that actually exists or a partnership with EA for every game or COD Ghosts being next gen exclusive on Durango.
I am sure Sony has big moneyhat projects hidden away as well they didnt show though.... or at least I hope.
H_Prestige
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1st party exclusives
TangerineCloud
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Hooboy, I figured there'd some salt in here when I clicked the link, but you guys surpassed my expectations. People sure like to forget how on point Microsoft was with publishing in the pre-Kinect part of the 360's lifespan. I expect no less from them this time around. Can't wait to see what they have to offer.
Syphon Filter
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Man some of you guys are going to learn, you must have forgotten what aggressive Microsoft is about.
EA exclusive DLC for everything is a distinct possibility. I don't see Activision letting BF4 go unopposed on PS4 though. I think the CoD DLC will stand but not full on exclusive.
Black Mantis
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You could have chosen better examples, only the 1st Gears made it to PC and Lost Odyssey was never released on PC.
Courting people with revised Xbox 360s and awkwardly expecting praise on a live broadcast?
we will see i have no clue what to expect honestly
with nintendo dead to 3rd parties there should be alot of interesting games for PS4/Infinity
Beermeister
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Aaron Greenberg said:
Not Kinect games, I hope.
Syphon Filter
Member
I rather not.
gamemadmax
Member
Like FF XIII...
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I think they will too but don't jump the gun just yet.
Amazing isn't it?
It's like a clarion call went out and they all came rushing in to mock and spin on cue. I fully expect tears of anger from certain gaming segments this tuesday.
uncledonnie
Banned
Smh at people acting like timed exclusives don't matter, especially early in the console's lifecycle.
you would rather them stop supporting their console 2-3 years before their new console comes out?
cyberheater
PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 PS4 Xbone PS4 PS4
Add me to the hype train.
Keep praying that this is what MS means when they talk about exclusives.
Reads like CoD is the only game that they will show on 21st, which is what I expect anyway.
Why are you narrowing exclusives to being timed? Of course new Xbox will have its exclusives, just like PS4 has DriveClub, Knack, KZ, infamous etc.
Why would people be scared? That would be a GOOD thing.
REMEMBER CITADEL
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Dear lord, if this thread is any indication, we'll be drowning in blood come E3. Salty, salty blood.
First post etc.
After last two E3 i don't believe any MS execs. IT will be all about motion/touch crap with beyonce song and some one or two actually good games.
I need a proof first.
I know some GAFfers don't hate Kinect, and that's cool, but no one is hoping for a big Kinect push, literally no one.
Napalm_Frank
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Gears 1 was the biggest deal of the series tho, when PS3 was struggling and all and it is certainly one of the biggest names that came from early 360 life.
And yeah I made a mistake with Lost Odyssey. I had some other JRPG in my mind, Last Remnant?
gamemadmax
Member
I expect first party exclusives.
Syphon Filter
Member
Yea if the console is coming. It will still get support from 3rd parties.
If it is the case than I do expect a lot of exclusives. This gen Microsoft got plenty of exclusives (though some of it was due to launching earlier).
Bethseda: Elder Scrolls
SquareEnix: the Last Remnant, Star Ocean 4, Infinite Undiscovery
Capcom: Dead Rising, Lost Planet
Koei Tecmo: DOA4
2k: Bioshock
Bioware: Mass Effect
Securing a large number of exclusives early on to build momentum.
Congrats, you could have said Ads. Softies.
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