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[Sentenza]

Well, it's not actually a complete 0,0% chance. Let's see.
Given the premises there are just two possible scenarios where this game could end on PC:

1- Sony somehow at some point decides that keeping their exclusives on consoles isn't that important for them, so they start to publish their games on PC.
Estimated chances of this actually happening: roughly 0,1%.

2- Sony bankrupts in the next years, some other company buys their IPs, and this company is somehow more interested in publishing their IPs on competing platforms rather than attempting to relaunch the Playstation brand.
Estimated chances of this actually happening: 1,5%.

 

[Ghost Slayer]

Sony already knocked off a Bamco property once this year, so I dunno about that. Bandai Namco's stake in Dark Souls is up in the air with Kadokawa's purchase as well. Western publishing will probably stay with BN, but who knows.

Can you tell me about Kadokawa's purchase? Because it's strange when FROM has freedom to develop games with any publisher outside of Kadokawa.

 

[Bloodrage]

Zero chance.

 

[KingHenrik30]

cero

 

[Neuromancer]

Sony published and co-developed, so no - not very likely.

Hey you want to come over and play some GameCube, we can bro out

 

[Coulomb_Barrier]

As likely as GTA 6 being exclusive to Nintendo 2DS.

 

[Ridley327]

Can you tell me about Kadokawa's purchase? Because it's strange when FROM has freedom to develop games with any publisher outside of Kadokawa.

The deal for Bloodborne was signed long before Kadokawa bought FROM. One would assume that any future Dark Souls or Armored Core titles would be published by default by Kadokawa, but since they currently have no dedicated western distribution arm, it's safe to say that they'd be partnering with another company to get their games out in the west.

 

[Salex_]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twisted_Metal_2

Wow, it sold 1.74 million in the US. Seems like most of the other games sold over 1 million in the US as well.

Didn't expect those kind of numbers.

 

[Sentenza]

On aside note, almost surprised this is isn't locked yet.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

Maybe in 20 years with the From software collections that you will also be able to play in PS7.

 

[Afrocious]

On aside note, almost surprised this is isn't locked yet.

Is there a way I can lock it? Or do I have to wait for mods to do what I would've done some posts back?

 

[Ghost Slayer]

The deal for Bloodborne was signed long before Kadokawa bought FROM. One would assume that any future Dark Souls or Armored Core titles would be published by default by Kadokawa, but since they currently have no dedicated western distribution arm, it's safe to say that they'd be partnering with another company to get their games out in the west.

So it's safe to say that in the future Kadokawa has the right to publish any FROM's games in Japan but they will let other publisher to handle in the west.

 

[BaraSailey]

Pretty sure it's a Sony exclusive so I'd say not likely at all.

 

[SwiftDeath]

Is there a way I can lock it? Or do I have to wait for mods to do what I would've done some posts back?

Only mods can lock it. I would suggest possibly pming one if you were so inclined but I imagine they are aware of the thread

 

[daniels]

You must find the 7 Dragonballs

 

[Sentenza]

Is there a way I can lock it? Or do I have to wait for mods to do what I would've done some posts back?

Stay strong, the time will come.

Spoiler

Was that a joke post?

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Cypher

 

[TAJ]

Hey you want to come over and play some GameCube, we can bro out

I always take my pants off to play Gamecube, so I hope that's cool.

 

[Afrocious]

Stay strong, the time will come.

Spoiler

Was that a joke post?

No. This thread had no reason to go past the first page, and now it's about to hit the fifth.

 

[10k]

Hey you want to come over and play some GameCube, we can bro out

I always take my pants off to play Gamecube, so I hope that's cool.

Now we're talkin. Can I come too? I want the mashing of A buttons and moving of c-sticks.

 

[GorillaJu]

How certain are we that Bloodborne is actually exclusive? Has it actually been mentioned anywhere?

 

[Odrion]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-s_XgRGjzg&feature=player_detailpage#t=37

 

[Morrigan Stark]

Holy shit, will people not give up on this? xD

Sony is not known for sharing the PlayStation wealth.

Unfortunate.

It's almost like they want people to buy their consoles! The nerve!

 

[SwiftDeath]

How certain are we that Bloodborne is actually exclusive? Has it actually been mentioned anywhere?

http://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/bloodborne-ps4

Introducing Bloodborne, the latest Action RPG from renowned Japanese developer FromSoftware, makers of the hit Dark Souls series, coming exclusively to the PlayStation®4 system.

 

[RexNovis]

Perhaps in the future when PSNow is on the PC and selective PS4 games are offered, but NOT something that actually runs on the PC.

This is pretty much the only way it will appear on PC outside of an emulator.

 

[Odrion]

Well... ACTUALLY...

Well, it's not actually a complete 0,0% chance. Let's see.
Given the premises there are just two possible scenarios where this game could end on PC:

1- Sony somehow at some point decides that keeping their exclusives on consoles isn't that important for them, so they start to publish their games on PC.
Estimated chances of this actually happening: roughly 0,1%.

2- Sony bankrupts in the next years, some other company buys their IPs, and this company is somehow more interested in publishing their IPs on competing platforms rather than attempting to relaunch the Playstation brand.
Estimated chances of this actually happening: 1,5%.

3 - PlayStation Now is on the PC, has PS4 games, and has Bloodborne on it. So... 2% in the next ten years. 10% in the next twenty.

 

[Sentenza]

No. This thread had no reason to go past the first page, and now it's about to hit the fifth.

I know, I know, he asked about having an exclusive, which is a a well known UNFORGIVABLE SIN, but come on, people; try to show some compassion and understanding for the poor fool.

 

[Ridley327]

So it's safe to say that in the future Kadokawa has the right to publish any FROM's games in Japan but they will let other publisher to handle in the west.

Correct. They could always establish their own distribution arm in the west, especially since the FROM purchase is a clear sign of them wanting to be a more significant player in the console space, but it's pretty tough to get something like that off the ground with the kind of output they have now. They've had success with partnering with other publishers to get their games out (biggest one being Lollipop Chainsaw), and I can't imagine why Bandai-Namco wouldn't want to keep investing in Dark Souls, even if their stake in the series has been somewhat reduced.

 

[Afrocious]

I know, I know, he asked about having an exclusive, which is a a well known UNFORGIVABLE SIN, but come on, people; try to show some compassion and understanding for the poor fool.

Either jadedness has made your forum humor that meta or you don't know I'm the OP. Both are funny but the former is odd.

 

[Qvoth]

i think it's safe to say bloodborne and its potential sequels will be ps4 only
dark souls 3 will definitely be multiplatform though, so there's that

 

[salromano]

I don't understand the constant confusion about Bloodborne's exclusivity.

1) Sony owns the Bloodborne IP. If you don't believe me, look it up in your country's trademark database. (Here's the US one.)

2) From Software isn't the sole developer. SCE Japan Studio, a division of SCE Worldwide Studios, is co-developing.

That's really all that needs to be said. This is the same reason Demon's Souls was never released for PC.

This is like asking "What are the odds God of War comes to PC?"

 

[viveks86]

Either jadedness has made your forum humor that meta or you don't know I'm the OP. Both are funny but the former is odd.

Show some compassion and understanding, you poor fool!

 

[spannicus]

I wanna do it in the pus.

 

[BeforeU]

May be 5 years from now when this is available on Playstation Now and PS Now is available on PC. That is also MAY BE.

 

[Sentenza]

Either jadedness has made your forum humor that meta or you don't know I'm the OP. Both are funny but the former is odd.

Eh...

Spoiler

It was supposed to be a (humorous) assist about people giving you too much a hard time for your harmless question but I guess it didn't come out that clearly.

 

[Saberus]

How certain are we that Bloodborne is actually exclusive? Has it actually been mentioned anywhere?

Seriously? its been talked about for months on numerous BB threads, seriously dude.. use the search function.

And isn't this a port begging thread??

 

[B.O.O.M]

Maybe some day via PS Now? But for the forseeable future OP the answer is

 

[Sanke__]

Never say never

Spoiler

but yeah, it won't come to PC

 

[barit]

Let me see. How many games that were published by Sony Computer Entertainment in the last 10 years saw the light on PC ? Zero .. hmm now let me see Bloodborne. Co-published by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan. Has this any chance to come to PC ? Very unlikely ! Sry bro It´s like asking if Mario will come to smartphones ... lol ... oh wait

 

[Benzychenz]

I hear it's coming the same day as Super Mario 3D World.

 

[Forkball]

As likely as Final Fantasy Type-0 coming to Vita in the west.

 

[Carlius]

its a japan studio, so 0 chances. it would be nice though, but its worth it just to buy a ps4 for it. beat it and sell the ps4.

 

[omegashockwave]

Right after the Saturn port.

 

[Morrigan Stark]

Right after the Saturn port.

Would play.

 

[EekumBokum]

Absolutely zero chance, its just not gonna happen

 

[ObbyDent]

Is this a serious thread?

 

[catmario]

Nope.

It's sony's IP.

So Let it go.

 

[gogosox82]

Its not gonna happen. Sony doesn't release their games on pc like MS does. Dark Souls isn't a Sony ip, that's why it ended up on the pc. If you wanna play bloodbourne, your gonna have to get a ps4.

 

[Joey Ravn]

Zero? I'd say...

 

[Afrocious]

Eh...

Spoiler

It was supposed to be a (humorous) assist about people giving you too much a hard time for your harmless question but I guess it didn't come out that clearly.

I appreciate it.

I guess I'll PM a mod I suppose. Flies are gathering and I think it's from all the mouth-breathers similar to this guy:

Is this a serious thread?