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[ULTROS!]

just buy the system if you really really want to play it ffs (and you can also buy other games) rather than having hopes and dreams coming to x system

like i just bought a wii u to play several games i've wanted to play

 

[Zelmardonpoktendo]

Yeah Nintendo, Leave the shit with Sony.

#firstdaybuy

 

[EchoChamber]

just buy the system if you really really want to play it ffs (and you can also buy other games) rather than having hopes and dreams coming to x system

like i just bought a wii u to play several games i've wanted to play

Can you give money? It seems you have a lot to share.

 

[PeregrinSe7en]

Hopefully it's a permanent exclusive instead.

yeah that would be nice.

consoles are defined by their exclusives.

the more the merrier

 

[jaypah]

just buy the system if you really really want to play it ffs (and you can also buy other games) rather than having hopes and dreams coming to x system

like i just bought a wii u to play several games i've wanted to play

To be fair I think this is due to the weird back and forth about whether or not the game is releasing elsewhere. If it has a possibility of coming to other platforms that people might already own then those people will want to know instead of buying a console to play it. It's not like people are asking for Uncharted or something. I personally own a PC and a PS4 and if possible I'd like to buy this for PC so I am also curious.

 

[SNURB]

I don't know if it means much but a friend of mine did some research and found N. Sane being listed on the Taiwanese Game Rating site:

http://www.gamerating.org.tw/search_product.php?id=083c0f60735f1a0780b49d66523427ed

Now correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't Square Enix almost always usually handles Activision's games in Asia?

 

[Booker.DeWitt]

I don't know if it means much but a friend of mine did some research and found N. Sane being listed on the Taiwanese Game Rating site:

http://www.gamerating.org.tw/search_product.php?id=083c0f60735f1a0780b49d66523427ed

Now correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't Square Enix almost always usually handles Activision's games in Asia?

I don't understand, what are you trying to suggest ?

 

[ULTROS!]

Can you give money? It seems you have a lot to share.

i bought mine at a cheap price though, like $200 including 5 games.

To be fair I think this is due to the weird back and forth about whether or not the game is releasing elsewhere. If it has a possibility of coming to other platforms that people might already own then those people will want to know instead of buying a console to play it. It's not like people are asking for Uncharted or something. I personally own a PC and a PS4 and if possible I'd like to buy this for PC so I am also curious.

The other problem is that if you really want it for say X system but they released a port of it for Y system (this is post the PS4 release), wouldn't also that be a waste of energy? It's really hard to pin your hopes and dreams into one game coming to another system because who knows, this game might come out for Switch only, or Xbox One only, or even PC only, heck maybe Vita only.

Like I said, if you really do care about the game and you really want to play it, you gotta buy that system rather than taking the waiting gamble.

 

[jaypah]

yeah that would be nice.

consoles are defined by their exclusives.

the more the merrier

What about money hatted 3rd-party exclusives?

 

[phantasmic_glaive]

I don't understand, what are you trying to suggest ?

Sony is the publisher in Asia.. per that screen.

 

[Pizza]

Tbh a full year of exclusivity isn't half bad!

I'm already planning on picking it up, if it drops on PC I may get it there too to have it in the archives somewhere down the line

Hopefully this does well enough to warrant a spyro remake

 

[PeregrinSe7en]

What about money hatted 3rd-party exclusives?

are you suggesting this game is being moneyhatted? there's no definitive proof yet.

but in general, i do think its anti consumer but all of todays players have a history of doing so.

 

[Passose]

I'll buy the Switch version if that's true, it's not that easy to see a 3D traditional Sonic game, a 3D Mario game and a Crash Bandicoot game on the same system

 

[jaypah]

i bought mine at a cheap price though, like $200 including 5 games.



The other problem is that if you really want it for say X system but they released a port of it for Y system (this is post the PS4 release), wouldn't also that be a waste of energy? It's really hard to pin your hopes and dreams into one game coming to another system because who knows, this game might come out for Switch only, or Xbox One only, or even PC only, heck maybe Vita only.

Like I said, if you really do care about the game and you really want to play it, you gotta buy that system rather than taking the waiting gamble.

Oh, I don't really need games close to release. It's fun having a game early but there's always something else to play. So if it comes to PC next year I'll buy it then because that's where I'd rather play it. If not then I'll pick it up for PS4 and it'll be cheaper. Between now and then I'll play the other games that I like or am looking forward to.

are you suggesting this game is being moneyhatted? there's no definitive proof yet.

but in general, i do think its anti consumer but all of todays players have a history of doing so.

Wasn't suggesting anything, I was just asking how you felt about money hatted 3rd party games. Your post was....interesting.

 

[DalikSkywing]

I'll buy the Switch version if that's true, it's not that easy to see a 3D traditional Sonic game, a 3D Mario game and a Crash Bandicoot game on the same system

Every Nintendo console starting from game cube has had that. Maybe not WiiU.

 

[Passose]

Every Nintendo console starting from game cube has had that. Maybe not WiiU.

but still, something like that is pretty rare to see these days

 

[TheUnsunghero26]

I don't know if it means much but a friend of mine did some research and found N. Sane being listed on the Taiwanese Game Rating site:

http://www.gamerating.org.tw/search_product.php?id=083c0f60735f1a0780b49d66523427ed

Now correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't Square Enix almost always usually handles Activision's games in Asia?

Sony published Destiny in Japan, and I believe both MS and Sony published various CODs there as well.

 

[SomeRandomWeirdGuy]

I don't get it. If you love a game, you should love more people getting to play it. Like, if Sony developed it internally I'd understand people wanting it only on Sony consoles, but it's a (seemingly) entirely third party game. I have a PS4 and I'll probably get it on PS4, but it coming to something else down the road doesn't somehow hamper my enjoyment of the game. There's no real reason to glad that something is exclusive except console warrior-itis.

I'd probably double dip for a Switch version just for dat portability.

 

[Atomski]

Who cares if it is or isn't.

Fanboys?

Honestly I don't even understand who is excited for this at all. I thought people wanted a new modern Crash game.

I don't get it. If you love a game, you should love more people getting to play it. Like, if Sony developed it internally I'd understand people wanting it only on Sony consoles, but it's a (seemingly) entirely third party game. I have a PS4 and I'll probably get it on PS4, but it coming to something else down the road doesn't somehow hamper my enjoyment of the game. There's no real reason to glad that something is exclusive except console warrior-itis.

I'd probably double dip for a Switch version just for dat portability.

There are litterly fanboys who act like a game is no longer as good once it's not exclusive.

 

[Seik]

I'll get it day one on PS4.

If it ends up on Steam after the exclusivity deal, I'll buy it too to play in 4K.

If it ends up on Switch I'll get it to play anywhere.

Just fucking give me my Crash Trilogy! I'm just glad this game is something that exists. D:

 

[Grim Patron]

just buy the system if you really really want to play it ffs (and you can also buy other games) rather than having hopes and dreams coming to x system

like i just bought a wii u to play several games i've wanted to play

lol this doesn't work on gaf where more people port beg than play.

Also yea Mario Maker itself was worth getting a Wii U for. TMS etc = bonus.

 

[Tagyhag]

Hopefully it's a permanent exclusive instead.

yeah that would
be nice.

consoles are defined by their exclusives.

the more the merrier

I don't even know who's joking 😧

 

[Marmaladefire]

Doesn't Sony own the publishing rights to the first 3 games? I could see a PC port down the line, but I don't see Crash 1-3 coming to a competitor console. Sony has enough of the market share that it wouldn't be a huge loss not to make it exclusive. I could be wrong of course.

I do like that GAF thinks it's going to flop though. It gives me a lot of confidence in the game. That and all of the non gamers of various ages and genders I see who are excited about this. "New" Crash games have often been a complete mess. Seeing the OG games being treated with respect restores confidence in fans, is good for buzz, and restores the series dignity in a lot of ways. After that, I would be more open to more original entries.

 

[Kilau]

My favorite meta game is back!

 

[ramparter]

Who cares if it is or isn't.

Me, I want to play it, dont plan om getting a ps4

 

[Spyder_Monkey]

PS4 and maybe Steam. I doubt it comes to Xbox One or Switch.

 

[FlutterPuffs]

It doesnt bother me if Crash is a console exclusive or not, but why would 1 year console exclusive excerpt be in a best buy promo ad?

Either someone dropped a big ball on this one or it's fake.

 

[jaypah]

It doesnt bother me if Crash is a console exclusive or not, but why would 1 year console exclusive excerpt be in a best buy promo ad?

Either someone dropped a big ball on this one or it's fake.

Yup, that part is very strange. Also it seems like they would have used the real box art if this was some official marketing. As of now I'm still assuming that this is fake and that the game is PS4 exclusive. If not then I'll just consider it a pleasant surprise.

 

[wrestleman]

This thread hurts me to my core.

 

[pixelation]

EDIT: Here's some footage of Rock-It
https://youtu.be/fRXpH79VBAE

That Wumpa fruit isn't ripe like in the old games... they look waaay too yellow (instead of red-ish).

 

[Luminaire]

At this point, all this exclusive talk fluff is just free marketing.

 

[De_Legend]

That Wumpa fruit isn't ripe like in the old games... they look waaay too yellow (instead of red-ish).

Preorder cancelled.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

i never port begged for that one. and even if ps4 owners supposedly pb that game, the instances of pb for ps4 only titles FAR outweigh the former

Based on what exactly you say that? I'm pretty sure I see, quite constantly, people port begging or wishing for games that are or once were exclusives to a different platform, such as Bayonetta 2 and Dead Rising, among many others. Games that are not on PS4. I mean, how often you go into MS threads, where everyone wanted everything on PC? (I say wanted, cause noawadays that's actually a thing)

I think your imagination may be tricking you. PS4 is really great, but it's not that special...

 

[DJMicLuv]

The more consoles it's on the more it will sell.
The more it sells the more chance I get of a brand new Crash game.
That can't be bad.

 

[Calm Mind]

This situation is eerily similar to the Destiny exclusivity threads.

 

[Brhoom]

I'll only buy it for PC or Switch

 

[Amir0x]

Usually Sony is pretty clear about what type of exclusives they have. It is odd that Crash of all games is the one they decided to be muddy about. Like I've seen some twenty different claims now all based on wildly different types of evidence.

There's no reason for this, and they need to respect consumers and be honest about what the fuck the deal is with this game. You don't have to market to Switch or XBO versions, but admit you've got a timed deal or some shit already.

I of course play games and not systems so I'm going to buy the version which fundamentally has the best of it thanks to framerate and resolution etc, but I bet Switch owners would like to know the gimped version is in fact coming eventually one way or the other. It'd probably sell well on Switch too.

 

[cebri.one]

That looks fake. I've never seen that in a store.

 

[Suzzopher]

Doesn't Sony own the publishing rights to the first 3 games? I could see a PC port down the line, but I don't see Crash 1-3 coming to a competitor console. Sony has enough of the market share that it wouldn't be a huge loss not to make it exclusive. I could be wrong of course.

I do like that GAF thinks it's going to flop though. It gives me a lot of confidence in the game. That and all of the non gamers of various ages and genders I see who are excited about this. "New" Crash games have often been a complete mess. Seeing the OG games being treated with respect restores confidence in fans, is good for buzz, and restores the series dignity in a lot of ways. After that, I would be more open to more original entries.

Sony own the code for the first three games.

 

[brickarts295]

Maybe they are waiting until E3 to drop the exclusivity bombshell. Maybe Sony is still trying to play ball and convince Activision to keep it exclusive and that's we haven't gotten any official confirmation on what this is. I'm just speculating of course I got no insight or knowledge about videogame business. Anyways I'll buy it June and double dip on whatever it ends up hitting just to show Activision that we want CTR as well.

 

[Putty]

Looking forward to playing when it lands...

 

[Sad Affleck]

Hopefully it's a permanent exclusive instead.

That is a sad opinion to have. People who own a different platform than you aren't your enemies.

 

[GhostTrick]

That is a sad opinion to have. People who own a different platform than you aren't your enemies.

Not a surprising one though.

As for the exclusive talk, people should just be patient. As far as I'm concerned, considering Sony is the kind of company to plaster exclusive on anything, as far as going to the console exclusive/exclusive dlc for 30 days reach, it speaks volume to me that they're so evasive regarding Crash.

 

[Sad Affleck]

Not a surprising one though.

No, sadly not.

Usually Sony is pretty clear about what type of exclusives they have.

Wasn't there a lot of confusion about the console exclusive/console debut/ ps4 exclusive labels they used? I seem to remember some games being labelled incorrectly, although I can't say for sure.

 

[notaskwid]

If you're not a player, it's not for you, just give up.

 

[TheOGB]

Has Best Buy ever done that notice for any other game, ever?

 

[Amir0x]

No, sadly not.



Wasn't there a lot of confusion about the console exclusive/console debut/ ps4 exclusive labels they used? I seem to remember some games being labelled incorrectly, although I can't say for sure.

There have been an accident or two over the years, but it's usually very clear.

Console Exclusive = Not coming to other consoles, but a PC version exists.
First on Console Exclusive = Basically equivalent to timed exclusive, and we usually find out how long in the press release that accompanies the announcement.
Only on PlayStation - Only found on a PlayStation platform, and nowhere else including no PC version.


They've tended to be very clear about their exclusives, unlike the way Microsoft enjoyed obfuscating their deals especially during the early XBO years, but this whole murkiness surrounding Crash is especially egregious considering how Sony typically behaves about this stuff.

They need to lean on their pro-consumer stances of the PS4 gen and be honest about the deal with Crash, because I am sure many XBO and Switch owners would like to know their options.

 

[Bits N Pieces]

I really hope that lots of gamers don't get the opportunity to play this game, that would make me really happy.....

 

[Hektor]

you really want a one console future do you?

What is even the logic behind this post

 

[Amir0x]

I really hope that lots of gamers don't get the opportunity to play this game, that would make me really happy.....

sarcasm right?