Miles Quaritch
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Wasn't that obvious from day one? It's an Activision game after all and they've allegedly sunk close to half a billion dollars into its development. Nothing to do with the game will be exclusive for more than a month or two.
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Sony's Jim Ryan : Giving away stuff on day one its kind of odd.
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Wasn't that obvious from day one? It's an Activision game after all and they've allegedly sunk close to half a billion dollars into its development. Nothing to do with the game will be exclusive for more than a month or two.
$6 a month. On the expensive plan. It's as close to free as you can get.
And $4.17 a month on the year plan.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
This interview was good. The only part that annoyed me mostly was the part about the controller. It's not fair for people who don't like the Xbox controller to see Sony get up and so the samething.
Xbox may be a gold standard for what IT is used for in terms of specific game genres, but it's not the gold standard of all controllers. I love the Sony layout and there's always third party alternates to it. Sony doesn't have to lose their identity just to be like MS. Deal with it.
Xbox may be a gold standard for what IT is used for in terms of specific game genres, but it's not the gold standard of all controllers. I love the Sony layout and there's always third party alternates to it. Sony doesn't have to lose their identity just to be like MS. Deal with it.
dragonbane
Member
Yeah I think no one has enough money to keep Activision stuff permanently exclusive. Otherwise Microsoft would just lock up all the CoD DLC forever.According to his comment its only a timed exclusive. So it'll be coming to the XOne eventually and even the WiiU...
Miles Quaritch
Member
And only 20 cents a day on the year plan!
For less than a cup of coffee a day, you can provide a child with online console gaming.
gundamkyoukai
Member
That was a good interview .
General Patton
Banned
According to his comment its only a timed exclusive. So it'll be coming to the XOne eventually and even the WiiU...
Why is that bad?
aygomyownroad
Member
Well for the cost of an Xboxone and Fifa I can get a PS4 AND any launch game.
According to his comment its only a timed exclusive. So it'll be coming to the XOne eventually and even the WiiU...
I hate when content is available to more people, especially outside the console of my choice
Flatline
Banned
Indeed it does, but by saying odd he kind of means desperate. He's just being politically correct.
I was frowning at my WiiU comment. I apologize for not making it clear. I'll be getting Destiny on the XOne (controller preference) so Sony's "exclusive content" coming to the XOne makes me happy!I hate when content is available to more people, especially outside the console of my choice
It caught me as a surprise to see him mention it was timed exclusive. I don't think anyone ever says it is. I'm more inclined to believe Sony's version of exclusive than Microsoft's.
Jap Elberto
Banned
Compare this to the interview with Microsoft's Phil Harrison and you can see why Sony is in the lead right now.
Phil Harrison most of the time seems like a down to earth chap, but obviously what's happened here is his PR head prodder has told him to speak in robotic-corporate mode and Jim Ryan's has told him to be more approachable and laid back.
Difference in PR can go a long way.
Phil Harrison most of the time seems like a down to earth chap, but obviously what's happened here is his PR head prodder has told him to speak in robotic-corporate mode and Jim Ryan's has told him to be more approachable and laid back.
Difference in PR can go a long way.
Metalmurphy
Member
That was a great interview, props to the interviewer, asked all the right questions.
Put IGN, Kotaku, Polygon, etc to shame.
Put IGN, Kotaku, Polygon, etc to shame.
cormack12
Gold Member
What he is saying is right. I would expect the Xbox One to have still sold out despite E3 and all with all the policy reversals.
I count this as a gift for those who stayed loyal and invested in an MS pre-order when all the shit was kicking off.
It's a nice touch. Fifa is quite popular amongst old and young and it has good online services (my preference is actually PES). But if you were selling out your pre orders anyway, it's not something you'd just do. The purpose was more than likely twofold.
I count this as a gift for those who stayed loyal and invested in an MS pre-order when all the shit was kicking off.
It's a nice touch. Fifa is quite popular amongst old and young and it has good online services (my preference is actually PES). But if you were selling out your pre orders anyway, it's not something you'd just do. The purpose was more than likely twofold.
Hot Coldman
Banned
I love the relationshop between GC and Jim Ryan. I can't tell whether Ryan enjoys these interviews or not :lol
The Spoony Hou
Member
I guess he forgot the times when consoles came with games.
OH SHIT, DOESN'T THE PS3...
lol, I kid, I kid. But Drive Club is a brand new game they are giving away with Plus.
OH SHIT, DOESN'T THE PS3...
lol, I kid, I kid. But Drive Club is a brand new game they are giving away with Plus.
Metalmurphy
Member
Plus isn't free, and it also isn't a console. That's another product/ service. It's also not the full game.
And neither are the games in pack ins, you get the game at a discounted price but not free.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Ah, so they ARE free games now and not rentals! I think I'm getting the hang of this now.
Quadraphonic
Member
The difference is the Xbox One wasn't announced with FIFA 14.
This was a promotional deal.
This was a promotional deal.
travisbickle
Member
The only things Jim Ryan enjoys are a pint of stout, a firm handshake and Ken Loach TV dramas.
FeiRR
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From a perspective of somebody who wants to continue PS+ subscription indefinitely (now also because of the "multiplayer tax"), those games are virtually free. But technically of course, they aren't.
Dragon1893
Member
He's basically saying that MS is only doing it because pre-orders are slow, that's what he's implying with "odd". They are happy with their pre-orders so obviously there's no need to give stuff away to get people on board.
TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
I think the problem here is, it was a bit of a naff question.
Sony have their strategy and they have been clear for months on what that is. They aren't going to deviate.
Sony have their strategy and they have been clear for months on what that is. They aren't going to deviate.
The Spoony Hou
Member
I think it's even fishier that Drive Club will be free day one. Can't they even wait for it to bomba? I don't care if it's a console or a service, it's still a brand new game. Of course, you could also say that all these "free games" are just being discounted. It's not like you're getting the games without paying anything.
The main difference is really that you don't have to preorder to get the complimentary stuff you get on PS4 with Plus. They're not making you commit now if you want the stuff. You can wait and see how the two systems compare, how multiformat games differ on each, which platform your friends go for, or how the launch lineups review.
The Plus games aren't being used to encourage the consumer to rush their decision, basically.
The Plus games aren't being used to encourage the consumer to rush their decision, basically.
In a way though, it must be perilous working at MS's in their gaming division right now.
You talk shop and set up the console, then get farmed out to Zynga (Don Mattrick).
Open your mouth on twitter, get fired (Adam Orth).
Talk shop trying to promote bad policy by saying "Flip a switch", then watch reversal and look like a Major Twat (Larry Hryb)
After everything thats happened, I reckon half of MS's staff are cowering under desks, the other half are lined up outside the toilet with a sewage plant in their underwear
Dragon1893
Member
Last part of the interview is hilarious.
intheinbetween
Member
it's kinda cool to receiving stuff (games in this case) for being early adopters
TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
Just sell your code on ebay then.
MikeJAMoran
Member
It's not giving away, so to speak, it's the Instant Game Collection, part of the subscription for over a year and not a launch day perk.
PlayStation hardware bundles -> Destiny bundle incoming?
Nightengale
Member
A few possible reasons.
1. In light of the online paywall, they want to prove that they are still going to deliver a good IGC library, so they need to sacrifice a AAA first party title to IGC.
2. Gran Turismo. Releasing a racing game within a few weeks of Gran Turismo is akin to throwing pigs to the slaughterhouse. Forza will likely underperform for similar reasons. One does not simply race with Gran Turismo.
The Spoony Hou
Member
I don't know, I tend to go with the second theory, but then they're just assuming the game will be a flop. I still think they should allow it the dignity of bombaing by itself.
Moneyhats2k5
Member
Taking a page out of the Apple playbook. 1 Simple unified message. Price/Date/Launch Games & Policies are clearly spelled out.
I guess giving away Spiderman UMD for free with every PSP was odd as wel thenl.
And so was James Bond Casino Royale bluray with every PS3.
IRAQcitizen
Banned
its just marketing thing, you people really think microsoft did that in good gesture?
all desperation bro.
SCENERIO ONE-
" dude xbox comes with free fifa "
all desperation bro.
SCENERIO ONE-
" dude xbox comes with free fifa "
something fishy
Member
well no, because you pay for it.
Metalmurphy
Member
You're paying the console price. When the "promotion" ends. You'll be paying the same price. So they're free.
Packins increase the price. PS3 = $399, PS3+GAME = $420, not free, discounted.
zomgbbqftw
Banned
M°°nblade;78691893 said:I guess giving away Spiderman UMD for free with every PSP was odd as wel thenl.
And so was James Bond Casino Royale bluray with every PS3.
Those are intended to say "hey this new gaming device also plays movies on new media that Sony has invested shot loads of money into" rather than being an actual pack in. Plus CR wasn't in the box...
IdreamofHIME
Member
heh, I remember the night the PS3 came out and in Oxford street London Phil Harrison gave everyone who preordered a free 46inch bravia and a taxi home.
...but yeah, giving shit away for free. Bad.
...but yeah, giving shit away for free. Bad.
jockstrap74
Neo Member
M°°nblade;78691893 said:I guess giving away Spiderman UMD for free with every PSP was odd as wel thenl.
And so was James Bond Casino Royale bluray with every PS3.
My PS2 in the UK came with a Gladiator DVD as a package
They're not giving away the full version of Drive Club.
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