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[shinobi602]

Thought this deserved its own thread as its very very interesting. I'm baffled as to what they have been doing for the past few years?

We've heard from other sources that Microsoft is not where they want to be at this point in the pre-launch development of Durango. A reliable source—one who was not part of our reporting about the Respawn game—tells us that Microsoft is as much as six months behind in producing content for the new console, despite an expected late-2013 launch. Another tells us that Microsoft recently cancelled several internal next-gen projects because they were not coming together as hoped. These sources have told us that, comparatively, Sony is in better shape and further along with hardware and software development for PlayStation 4.

We'd also heard from an industry insider that Microsoft was aggressively trying to sign exclusive games for Durango. Given the lack of internal development at Microsoft—their internal studios, while talented, are outnumbered by those of Sony and Nintendo—and given some of the apparent recent stumbles and slowdowns internally, signing an exclusive Respawn-EA game would suit the Durango quite well.

http://kotaku.com/the-next-gen-xbox-is-getting-a-hell-of-an-exclusive-so-484785241

 

[Aquamarine]

I fully believe this, given MS's recent hirings and internal rumblings. ;-)

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

It's alright though guys, they are trying to secure Heroes.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Role reversal? How can it be!

The cockiness/arrogance/curse of 3rd console continues!

 

[enzo_gt]

Quite unfortunate and this could have huge ramifications on Durango.

However I think the idea that they signed exclusives so late into the development of these games to compensate is kind-of nonsense. MS has always gone for securing 3rd party exclusives and I see this gen as being no different.

 

[Servbot24]

Every console launch seems to be 6 months sooner than it should be.

 

[Ken Masters]

They should just release the thing in spring but they badly want those holiday sales

 

[Barrel Cannon]

We'd also heard from an industry insider that Microsoft was aggressively trying to sign exclusive games for Durango. Given the lack of internal development at Microsoft—their internal studios, while talented, are outnumbered by those of Sony and Nintendo—and given some of the apparent recent stumbles and slowdowns internally, signing an exclusive Respawn-EA game would suit the Durango quite well.

That's what happens when you close down Fasa and ensemble studios.

 

[Glorified G]

lol, when I read that part the first thing came to mind "I'm surprised shinobi didn't make a thread about this yet"

 

[Lagspike_exe]

Somebody made a terrible mistake if this is true. They have enough capacity to pump out decent titles for the launch window. Seems like they're going to start sending some cheques to secure attractive sofwtare for the early adopters.

 

[jbug617]

Acquiring 3rd Party exclusives are better than putting out crappy 1st party if the sources are right.

 

[Meelow]

It's weird that Microsoft released the 360 in 2005 and Nintendo and Sony released the Wii/PS3 in 2006 and Nintendo released the Wii U in 2012 and Sony for PS4 in 2013 that Microsoft is the one behind.

 

[luffeN]

Thank you shinobi602.

 

[TheOddOne]

These sources have told us that, comparatively, Sony is in better shape and further along with hardware and software development for PlayStation 4

That sounds fishy as hell.

 

[sublimit]

Prepare the Kaz gifs.

 

[AgentP]

I'm more interested in how the hardware is coming along, Rumors of bad yields and late dev kits.

 

[Glass Rebel]

I can't wait for another 2-3 years of bullshit exclusives because MS can't get their shit together.

 

[Dysun]

Microsoft just saw the Wii U come out with no games to a tepid response and are following suit.
But at least they have 3rd party to pick up the slack

 

[dmr87]

Is that you, Nintendo?

 

[X-Factor]

I don't know why kotaku articles are always posted on here. It isn't as if they have much credibility to begin with.

 

[Acquiescence]

Welp, they haven't got Mark Cerny on their side.

 

[Ghazi]

"Damn you Adam Orth"

-Steve Balmer

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Acquiring 3rd Party exclusives are better than putting out crappy 1st party if the sources are right.

Thing is they are both probably doing that so they'd need to do it at a rate that outpaces the other for it to counter it.

or something and stuff.

 

[Lagspike_exe]

It's weird that Microsoft released the 360 in 2005 and Nintendo and Sony released the Wii/PS3 in 2006 and Nintendo released the Wii U in 2012 and Sony for PS4 in 2013 that Microsoft is the one behind.

And it's not like they've been pumping out insane quantity of software in the past few years. Sony is demolishing MS this year with high profile releases for current gen consoles and they even managed to launch the Vita.

 

[Melchiah]

The usual Microsoft modus operandi; if you can't do it yourself, buy it.

 

[prwxv3]

That does not sound good at all. They can get third parties to make new exclusive IPs and that will help but you can't trust third parties to continually make that IP exclusive or make other new exclusive IPs down the line.

 

[Beer Monkey]

Panic-mode Microsoft is the best Microsoft?

 

[metareferential]

Acquiring 3rd Party exclusives are better than putting out crappy 1st party if the sources are right.

After all, PS3's initial output was nothing short of shitty.

Lair. Damn.

It's a good move securing good third party content while the internal teams work on something worthy.

 

[P44]

Everytime I read one of these threads I have the street fighter 2 round announcer going off in my head.

"Round 2...FIGHT!"

 

[Mileena]

That sounds fishy as hell.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

I'm more interested in how the hardware is coming along, Rumors of bad yields and late dev kits.

If they rush this thing out, are we going to have RROD all over again?

 

[Impeccable]

That's okay they have Respawn.

 

[Zumblakladla]

Kind of expected, the part when MS agressively trying to get exclusive deals.

 

[mugoldeneagle03]

I can't wait for another 2-3 years of bullshit exclusives because MS can't get their shit together.

Timed Fallout 4 DLC. Timed Respawn game. Timed COD DLC. Timed _______.

 

[luffeN]

If anything of that is true then the delay from April to May would be "justified".

 

[GashPrex]

That rumor makes no sense.

 

[keit4]

That sounds fishy as hell.

 

[enzo_gt]

That sounds fishy as hell.

Yeah that's way too broad strokes to be believable. The kind of access or source you would need to even make that conjecture would be something else.

 

[alr1ght]

The usual Microsoft modus operandi; if you can't do it yourself, buy it.

Didn't work so well with the Kings, though.

 

[Dictator93]

Its ok guys, they are launching with Pizza Hut.

 

[onQ123]

Not really surprised.

 

[BobTheFork]

Luckily is won't effect anyone buying the console. they'll buy it full force and we will just have Wii-U like articles about 'where's the content'

It will eventually come out and the delay will be forgotten.

 

[Xater]

Just when I mentioned in the other thread MS laking first party line-up. Well it does make sense for them. Will be interesting to see how much money they are spending...

 

[schuelma]

Anything Nintendo can do, Microsoft can do better

 

[TheOddOne]

Let's reverse it:

These sources have told us that, comparatively, Microsoft is in better shape and further along with hardware and software development for Durango.

Even that sounds fishy.

 

[Ein Bear]

I really thought that the one benefit of this generation going on so long would be that everyone had plenty of time to get their shit together for day 1 of the next one. At least Sony seem to be on track.

 

[UberTag]

Panic-mode Microsoft is the best Microsoft?

Actually, no. There's too much bloat in the Microsoft corporate structure for panic-mode MSFT to be anywhere close to good.
Panic-mode MSFT is what leads to problems like 3RL failures.

 

[REV 09]

Role reversal? How can it be!

The cockiness/arrogance/curse of 3rd console continues!

When have they been cocky or arrogant? They've practically been silent about all things next-gen.

 

[Gestault]

That sounds fishy as hell.

I find it odd that someone would have the access to be able to make that informed claim (knowing both that Microsoft is behind while Sony is where they want to be, and how those two internal goals compare), specifically regarding the internal, first-party goings-on at both companies.

Anyone have a reasonable explanation of how that could be so?

 

[stktt]

Its ok guys, they are launching with Pizza Hut.

I briefly smiled.