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Gowans · Oct 25, 2013

Source: @aegies (Polygons Reviews Editor)

I wonder why?

Nirolak · Oct 25, 2013

Gowans said:
I wonder why?

I assume Microsoft has an embargo on reviewing any Xbox One games until launch.

chubigans · Oct 25, 2013

I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

Kyon · Oct 25, 2013

That second tweet.

GavinGT · Oct 25, 2013

Arthur just loves saying stuff that he isn't allowed to fully explain.

MagicWithEarvin · Oct 25, 2013

Nirolak said:
I'd assume Microsoft has a next-gen embargo.

Why would Arthur say that's stupid? He should be used to embargos, right?

chubigans said:
I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

This seems more like it.

SwiftDeath · Oct 25, 2013

Nirolak said:
I assume Microsoft has an embargo on reviewing any Xbox One games until launch.

Probably although less interesting for sure

jbug617 · Oct 25, 2013

I could see an embargo for Xbox One games till it's closer to launch.

CrunchinJelly · Oct 25, 2013

GavinGT said:
Arthur just loves saying stuff that he isn't allowed to fully explain.

"I know so much stuff you don't. Wouldn't you love to know all of this information I know?"

UNCMark · Oct 25, 2013

Is there an embargo on the reason?

Dreamgazer · Oct 25, 2013

Sony Moneyhat, I called it.

Called it!

just kidding

munchie64 · Oct 25, 2013

chubigans said:
I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

That'd be my guess.

prwxv3 · Oct 25, 2013

CrunchinJelly said:
"I know so much stuff you don't. Wouldn't you love to know all of this information I know?"

dat secret sauce info

shwimpy · Oct 25, 2013

Next-gen reviews...

Doctor_Thomas · Oct 25, 2013

I am going to say platform differences.

NateDrake · Oct 25, 2013

Select cross-gen review events had the PS4 version present -- ACIV, BF4, and CoD, to name a few. ACIV PS4 reviews+footage will surface on the 29th.

Tamanon · Oct 25, 2013

I guess it's an embargo for reasons he doesn't agree with(like only closer to launch)

Steverulez · Oct 25, 2013

Doctor_Thomas said:
I am going to say platform differences.

He did say it wasn't to do with that...

AstroNut325 · Oct 25, 2013

The only review that matters is the DF review.

Fox_Mulder · Oct 25, 2013

Aegis, where is your secret souce now?

Damaniel · Oct 25, 2013

Nirolak said:
I assume Microsoft has an embargo on reviewing any Xbox One games until launch.

chubigans said:
I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

Almost certainly one of these. The second would be especially amusing, though.

Frumix · Oct 25, 2013

chubigans said:
I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

Wait but haven't we seen that kid with a devkit console playing it just fine?

EnVy_CaLiBeR · Oct 25, 2013

I would probably guess it's because the PS4 is closer to launch but he said the reason is pretty stupid so I don't know.

Raist · Oct 25, 2013

Far more stupid?

Everything's delayed!

Joeki11a · Oct 25, 2013

XBO drops Nov 21?

no need to reviews for that to come out so early

StuBurns · Oct 25, 2013

That doesn't really make sense, because we're not going to get SKU specific reviews anyway, right? AC4 is being reviewed on PS4, I gather people play the other ones a bit to see what they're like, but we're not going to get a review for every platform.

ArkkAngel007 · Oct 25, 2013

I figured it's an embargo, or that you can't play games on the XBOne until you download the initial patch. Since he said it wasn't platform difference, probably the former.

jbug617 · Oct 25, 2013

Doctor_Thomas said:
I am going to say platform differences.

He said it's not because of the platform differences.

Marvel · Oct 25, 2013

This launch period of this new gen is fucking crazy.

Treythalomew · Oct 25, 2013

I'd say Microsoft doesn't want any reviews up until that Monday after the PS4 launch. They want that full week to excite people with. No point in a good review for anything going live before the PS4 launch and watch it get melted into page 3 of every site.

Hot Coldman · Oct 25, 2013

Makes sense, sadly. Shows good faith in reviewers on Sony's part, mind.

Nags · Oct 25, 2013

It's the secret sauce isn't it?
Don't be shy now ;D

digoutyoursoul · Oct 25, 2013

So what is the reason? Getting a bit tired of this elusive stuff. People are expected to pay $499 for this thing

RetroStu · Oct 25, 2013

The Xbox is launching a week behind so it could be to do with that.

Edit: Beaten to it.

GavinGT · Oct 25, 2013

but not because we haven't seen the Xbox One versions

It sounds like he's saying that they have access to the Xbox One versions, so maybe it's not the day one patch that's to blame.

Garrett 2U · Oct 25, 2013

Maybe the embargo date is related to the release date, and Xbone release date is a week behind.
Edit: Haha beaten

BronsonLee · Oct 25, 2013

Gies gonna Gies

Vizzeh · Oct 25, 2013

I would say Embargo, because MS KNOW their system is weaker and the reviews will compare. PRE-orders will sell out, so this wont matter so much, its when the MASS market sees the reviews, cant hide the truth forever.

GalacticaN7 · Oct 25, 2013

Well, that is certainly cryptic and weird.

Darklord · Oct 25, 2013

Fuck, when Arthur Gies, the guy who defended shit like Sim City's forced DRM, says something is shitty then it must be bad.

kaching · Oct 25, 2013

EnVy_CaLiBeR said:
I would probably guess it's because the PS4 is closer to launch but he said the reason is pretty stupid so I don't know.

It's Gies - from what I've seen of his logic, that very well could be a "stupid reason" to him.

Snaku · Oct 25, 2013

This shit again.

CassidyIzABeast · Oct 25, 2013

Everybody who brings stuff up but won't say what the fuck they're talking about should be banished to an eternity in hell.

Raist · Oct 25, 2013

Maybe he asked MS and was told he doesn't need to know.

Bundy · Oct 25, 2013

Gowans said:
Source: @aegies (Polygons Reviews Editor)

I wonder why?

It's Arthur Gies! So the reasons are "platform differences"

Gies would never admit it.

GitarooMan · Oct 25, 2013

AstroNut325 said:
The only review that matters is the DF review.

Yeah, I am getting both and am holding off on all multi-plat stuff until the face-offs come out.

Cragvis · Oct 25, 2013

xb1 must have an embryo on reviews.

soultron · Oct 25, 2013

I honestly didn't expect to see any reviews for either system until at least 7 days before launch, so this isn't surprising/a let down to me.

Americanmushroom · Oct 25, 2013

If the reason is stupid, why not just say? Are they still waiting for moneyhats? I thought they would have arrived already..

bleachrude · Oct 25, 2013

RetroStu said:
The Xbox is launching a week behind so it could be to do with that.

Edit: Beaten to it.

THIS.

Isn't MS launch a week behind so all their reviews should be a week behind as well?

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