That's my point though, a year from now that will likely not be the case. In any event even if MW3 isn't ultimately a downward trend, I think the popular consensus is that CoD fatigue is going to set in much sooner rather than later, so even if sales aren't down yet Activision would be smart to thinking that far out (2013/14) because it's going to happen at some point. Regardless of sales I honestly think MW3 was the tipping point; IW was a shell of it's former self and it shows, every single person I know who I would dead-on describe as a casual gamer who played the shit out of MW2/Blops for that full cycle dropped MW3 within a couple of months and hasn't picked it back up. In either case though Activision only having to spend the resources on one CoD team instead of two is probably a win for them regardless.
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Activision/Bungie game revealed by court (4 MMO sci-fantasy FPSs, more) [OP Updated]
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That's my point though, a year from now that will likely not be the case. In any event even if MW3 isn't ultimately a downward trend, I think the popular consensus is that CoD fatigue is going to set in much sooner rather than later, so even if sales aren't down yet Activision would be smart to thinking that far out (2013/14) because it's going to happen at some point. Regardless of sales I honestly think MW3 was the tipping point; IW was a shell of it's former self and it shows, every single person I know who I would dead-on describe as a casual gamer who played the shit out of MW2/Blops for that full cycle dropped MW3 within a couple of months and hasn't picked it back up. In either case though Activision only having to spend the resources on one CoD team instead of two is probably a win for them regardless.
NullPointer
Member
Yep. That really looks like the way to go. Take the "Massive" out of MMO, or at least make it asynchronous and/or based upon aggregate behavior.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
But WoW took almost ten years to even get four ExPacks.
They sound like they want a major release every two years.
That sounds more like a Mass Effect/Halo type deal with an extremely heavy emphasis on MP.
That's doesn't help my confusion.
ElRenoRaven
Member
One thing to note guys is that the first game isn't exclusive for the 360. It simply says the funding for the first game is for the 360. After that they can if agreed upon release the first game for other consoles.
*Edit* Beaten. Damn thread is moving fast.
Also it's MMO like. Think probably something like M.A.G
*Edit* Beaten. Damn thread is moving fast.
Also it's MMO like. Think probably something like M.A.G
They're considering a PS3 port in 2014:
I love this. Technically, according to the dates in that, Bungie already knows if Destiny 1 will come to PS3. As they've started hiring for PS3 guys... i'd say that they've already decided they can do it.
abacab driver
Banned
Ugh I definitely feel for Bungie..what a ridiculously big leak.
Would have been kind of epic, live during E3.
Would have been kind of epic, live during E3.
faceless007
Member
I think the poster meant that it's worse for Bungie that this was made public than it is for Acti. Acti probably doesn't care how it it affects Bungie.
Hiro_Kunimi_80
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Megaton for X720 First Esclusive revealed
day one.
day one.
snoopeasystreet
Member
They're considering a PS3 port in 2014:
So they had to decide on Destiny PS3 by January/March 2011?
Mama Robotnik
Member
The more I read, the more convinced I am that this is one of the most god damn fascinating leaks in the entire games industry.
HotHamWater
Member
Given that this contract was signed prior to when it was announced (April 29th, 2010), it's possible that the whole "later on PS3... maybe" thing is simply Activision not being sure that the console would perform particularly well between then and now.
shinobi602
Member
Ehhh, I doubt most who will buy these games will really be analyzing their release schedule. Most will watch trailers, gameplay videos, previews, etc and will get hyped that way. This will probably only affect a small number of potential customers.
Presumably so they can say "Well that did shit" and then not bother with any more.
XANDER CAGE
Member
Hell, why not go all the way?
Glass Rebel
Member
Seriously, I still can't believe I'm actually reading this.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
Money can be exchanged for goods and services. They also have a good relationship with the devs.
dancrane212
Member
I'd love a Pathways into Darkness sequel/reboot but I'll take what I can get.
Also, Bungie hitting a 2 year deadline? I'll have to see it to believe it.
Diddy Kong
Banned
Who's making the games for 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020?
Activision is contractually entitled to a list of each and every easter egg in the games? That's kinda funny.
My thoughts precisely. If 2020 rolls around and they were able to keep that bar high and remained happy firing at that clip, then they'll have pulled off one hell of a coup in my eyes.
Glass Rebel
Member
Only fanboys and platform holders care about exclusives.
TheFightingFish
Member
Does seem pretty odd from a company that split from Microsoft and stuck a signed Declaration of Independence about how they wanted to be "free from any fiscal, creative, or political constraints from on high," as they put it.
I guess Destiny is what they want to do, but seem crazy to be locked in for so long.
James Sawyer Ford
Member
The Microsoft exclusivity clause is garbage. Why even go independent and claim your next game is going to be multiplatform when you're still tied to one platform?
I guess Microsoft shelled out some serious money to make that happen instead of simply funding new game development. Pretty lame if you ask me.
I guess Microsoft shelled out some serious money to make that happen instead of simply funding new game development. Pretty lame if you ask me.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
They might as well have just said every platform but Wii U. Would have saved some ink that way.
Typographenia
Member
Bungie doing an MMO and a four game contract? Goodness.
Visualante2
Member
In fairness, Patrick said he wanted to cover the case.. he's probably kicking himself he missed this hot scoop.
This. I can't think of a leak that comes close.
Ignore my mention of PS3 for Destiny Game 2. I can't read correctly.
Edit:
Edit:
No PS3 either actually. My eyes blurred over and I read D and C as the same entry.
Maybe they didn't know about wii u when they signed the contract?
ElRenoRaven
Member
Not MMO. IT's MMO like. Think M.A.G or something like that.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
Could this be the first Cross Platform title?
PS3 and Xbox
PS3 and Xbox
Yeah, I think they were just being descriptive with that term, rather than identifying the genre. The parenthetical seems to make that clear enough.
Personally I find it kind of surprising that the majority of GAF doesn't own all 3 consoles at this point.
I know most people who play games don't buy that many games a year but this is GAF.
Are there still a lot of people loyal to one console maker?
I'm only on page 3 and it's already amazing.
Roddslayer
Member
All of this sounds good to me... like the Nate Fillion says... I put my faith in Bungie
http://youtu.be/OtG6--4r_qk?t=51m55s
http://youtu.be/OtG6--4r_qk?t=51m55s
demosthenes
Member
ElRenoRaven
Member
Yes it is. I can't stop reading this though. It's one of the best reads I've had this year.
The Return of
Banned
Idk about anyone else but seeing they are planning on releasing 4 of the same genre and expansion packs in between feels a bit discouraging. Not that I'm force to buy each copy or anything
Yeah, I'm pretty disappointed. I was hoping they'd try their hand at something different. At least a different style, if not a different genre altogether.