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Rise of the Tomb Raider timed Xbox exclusive for Holiday 2015 (No PS/PC, SE publish)
- Thread starter fluffydelusions
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There's a huge difference, and salt and genuine disappointment both exist on this thread. There's no denying that. But to say there's no salt is humorous.
Garrett Hawke
Member
No, because SEGA made it pretty clear that they had no interest in a Bayo 2, which is understanding seeing as 1 underperformed.
Nintendo is literally the only reason Bayo 2 is coming out; a TR sequel would've been made with or without Microsoft's help.
OccamsLightsaber
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Compelling proof that Microsoft has their ears to the streets and are closely monitoring anything negative that is said.
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Compelling proof that Microsoft has their ears to the streets and are closely monitoring anything negative that is said.
ShinobiFist
Banned
I was replying about the publishing. It doesn't say MS or SE anymore.
hahahahahahaha
TheSlySoul
Member
Not rage, but more confused because if you combine the X1 and 360 versions, the PS3 version sold more than them. A timed buy-out makes way more logical sense to me.
dorkimoe
Member
Yeah they said holiday exclusive
why wouldnt they want to have an exclusive game on their sytem?
why wouldnt they want to have an exclusive game on their sytem?
Vyse The Legend
Member
Neither does Microsoft, Geoff or Square.
No one knows if it is a timed exclusive or who is the publisher.
Clusterfuck all around.
Yeah, fair's fair, here: I was somewhat dickish in my first response to his tweets, but I was regarding that as his final word and that's wrong; he's certainly doing some work to try to get explicit straight answers.
And indeed, it could perhaps be construed that the fact that he's having difficulty getting explicit straight answers suggests that something's up.
people are mad because Tomb Raider has been a multiplatform series for some time now and it just became exclusive?
Except you're talking about SE's history, we're talking about Crystal Dynamics, originally through Eidos I believe. It's a bit different if you're a Tomb Raider fan.
AuthenticM
Member
Microsoft also published Ninja Gaiden 2 for the 360 and that did not stop Namco from releasing it on the PS3 the year after.
And the way it was worded make it sound like a timed exclusive.
And the way it was worded make it sound like a timed exclusive.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Depending on how this shakes out, what game it is is kind of irrelevant.
Agreed. No way it can be a lifetime exclusive.
DR2K
Banned
Probably making more money by releasing their games on platforms with bigger install bases. They either got a lot of money or are just very loyal to Xbox.
you think they just announce this and go to bed? of course they're watching the media / public reaction. It's conclusive proof that there's people at MS who have as much of an idea of what's going on as we do.
Not a big fan of online petitions. But pretty shitty that the majority of a series fan base is being cut out of the sequel to the next game in the series they already started. I feel bad for them.
Megatron
Member
I'm not biased at all I own both systems. Of course this is about the money. You just asked for instances when it might not be because a platform holder paid for the game to be exclusive. The Smurfs Dance Party was released only on the Wii. I wouldn't think that was because the publisher of that game got money hatted. I think they figured only the Wii audience would buy it. That is clearly not the case with this game and I wasn't trying to suggest it was.
Ditto
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
All their shifty actions/cagey wordings are such a pain to follow. I understand that they obviously have a job to do but uggghh.
Portugeezer
Member
Titanfall Sigma is on PC and Xbox 360. So yeah.
Black Republican
Member
damn son
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
It's crazy how the messaging is though isn't it? At first it even says MS published and now it's magically gone and Geoff has to basically pry folks for what should be basic information. With other PC or PS4 games, at least we know if it's a timed exclusive or not fairly soon. This is just ridiculous.
PdotMichael
Banned
Either Microsoft overpaid for the exclusive rights or SE are idiots.
What is even happening anymore
swazzyswess
Member
I liked the TR reboot well enough, but not NEARLY enough to justify buying a new console to play the next one. I'm sure I'm not alone.
Sephiroth87
Member
Wait for the Definitive Edition
Pilgrimzero
Member
"I'd like to give you some insight into this decision" That would be $$$$ BTW
Metal Khaos
Member
Agreed. I hate it when something is multi-plat THEN goes exclusive. It's a kick in the balls too because I REALLY enjoyed the new Tomb Raider and was looking forward to the next one.
Looks like I'll be skipping this one. =\
OccamsLightsaber
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WTF is this trash?
Will it temporarly make PS4 owners feel bad for not owning one?
What ridiculous post.
I hate everyone who claps for exclusives, they are bad for the consumer.
That being said, good move by Microsoft. I enjoyed the last Tomb Raider more than the Uncharted games. I haven't purchased either next generation console, but maybe I'd get a XBox One now? At the same time I'm very content with my beast PC and a Wii U.
That being said, good move by Microsoft. I enjoyed the last Tomb Raider more than the Uncharted games. I haven't purchased either next generation console, but maybe I'd get a XBox One now? At the same time I'm very content with my beast PC and a Wii U.
1) This is a good exclusive to get in that it can help MS in Europe where they've been struggling.
2) TR + Halo sets them up for a decent holiday in 2015 in the US.
3) Both MS and Sony have moneyhatted before and targeted series that were multiplatform or exclusive to other consoles. I can understand disappointment but all the vitriol is ironic although entertaining.
2) TR + Halo sets them up for a decent holiday in 2015 in the US.
3) Both MS and Sony have moneyhatted before and targeted series that were multiplatform or exclusive to other consoles. I can understand disappointment but all the vitriol is ironic although entertaining.
Well, while they didn't say 'first on', they *did* phrase the announcement with great care such that it wasn't clear whether the article that 'exclusively' was referring to was the *platform* or the *year*.
In other words - if it is indeed timed - stating the absolute truth yet in an ambiguous enough way that it's easy for the casual listener to misconstrue it as totally exclusive.
TheSlySoul
Member
I think MS has terrible PR. These guys said if you did not like the Xbox One, you can buy a 360. The Osiris thing reminds me of that event.
I think it is the problem they use exclusivity, regardless if it is life-time or timed.
Tecmo, not Namco my friend.
Aspirations26
Member
So a timed exclusive for a mediocre game? I don't see the big deal, they will lose a lot of sales though, that's for sure. Can't imagine people actually buying a console for this game lol.
Leafhopper
Banned
Even she gets bombarded with tweets
Poor girl.