I think that the advantage of Sony WWS doesn't rely on the number of studios, as it does on the synergy and cross-cultural affinities that have been forged over the years. Many MS studios are newly founded and have yet to make their mark. I wish them good luck (to all of the studios in both camps, actually).
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Sony vs Microsoft: The First Party Studios
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Sony...in front? Because of new IP? When Xenoblade was perhaps, the best new IP of the generation?
lmao
Nintendo >^10 Sony >^15 Microsoft
CaptainTiptop
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Very doubtful.
I don't even know what they'd put out. JRPG? Shump? Maybe it'll be a Japanse-focused Kinect title.
Didn't you hear? Microsoft is going to "kill" Sony at E3.
Monty Mole
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I don't think anything would win them over at this point.
BlazingDarkness
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No.
On paper (ie. list wars) this seems to be the case. However, I find as far as games I purchase it goes MS>Nintendo>>>Sony, for consoles at least. If I included Vita then it would probably go MS>Sony>Nintendo.
Pound_lb003
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What makes you think Tarsier isn't creating a AAA title?
The_Darkest_Red
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How about letting the mods do their job and not worrying about it?
I don't want to get banned, so how do I lock a thread. I wanted to re submit the original thread with a better list and without a trollish title that I can keep updated. If it is not allowed how do I lock the thread.
SCEJ is a pretty massive studio who put out quite a few games, FYI. They do a lot of technical work for the system and have some noteworthy titles under their belt in the last few years, even with Team Ico lagging. Gravity Rush (with Project Siren, a separate SCEJ studio), Demon's Souls, and Soul Sacrifice all had SCEJ staff provide a large portion of the technical work on them.
Freezie KO
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Iwata: *laughs*
les papillons sexuels
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Don't let it get to you mate. I for one enjoyed this thread.. again!
Maybe it was too mean, but it was definitely not worth the fifteen smackers I paid for it.
A Final Fantasy XII clone jammed full of fetch quests is the best new IP of the generation? Seriously?
I'm a fan but I recognize it for what it is.
Uncharted is easily the most successful new first party IP of the past generation. It rivals Gran Turismo now as Sony's flagship IP.
statham
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just pm a mod thats online, but I doubt you'll get banned unless bish is online err.... RUN!
Nevergiveup
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wow he really wants to get nailing his stance. smh
IHaveCandy
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Well that's your opinion on it. Xenon lase doesn't really intrigue me, and the Wii and Wii U have been complete disappointments for me.
As you're very interested in this comparison, check this post out that has information on how many employees the different studios have. Based on that you could infer how many games they could be developing simultaneously.
Also define what first-party means in your thread, as there are people on this forum that don't use the definition that is generally agreed upon in the industry.
Also define what first-party means in your thread, as there are people on this forum that don't use the definition that is generally agreed upon in the industry.
Miles Quaritch
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Ah, there's the problem. I bought it when it was bundled with Journey and really considered it nothing more than a bonus.
I can certainly understand being angry/upset if you paid full price.
I'll include 3rd party developers that are contracted to make a game, such as Crytek with Ryse, Quantic Dreams with their games for Sony.
sublimit
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There's no comparison right now really.MS in the previous gen prefered to use the strategy of buying timed exclusives more than investing on their first party studios so now that we are at the start of this (next) gen the difference between Sony's studios and MS's will appear even bigger than before.
I know MS recently seemed to try to invest more on their studios but successful IPs take time to appear (if ever) and require a lot of hit and miss tries as well as lots of investments.Will MS have the patience to continue to invest in their studios if their first new IPs don't end up very successful or will they switch right back to the tried and true practise of buying timed exclusive content and focus on 2-3 big exclusive franchises?Too early to tell but i don't have many hopes MS will continue to invest on their first parties as much as Sony does.
I know MS recently seemed to try to invest more on their studios but successful IPs take time to appear (if ever) and require a lot of hit and miss tries as well as lots of investments.Will MS have the patience to continue to invest in their studios if their first new IPs don't end up very successful or will they switch right back to the tried and true practise of buying timed exclusive content and focus on 2-3 big exclusive franchises?Too early to tell but i don't have many hopes MS will continue to invest on their first parties as much as Sony does.
Miles Quaritch
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Blast from the past!
Whatever happened to this? I remember being so hyped when it was first announced but it just disappeared from the face of the Earth not soon afterwards.
Aha, putting out 1 IP now puts them out on top? One that wasn't even created by EAD?
Still putting Sony>Nintendo>MS in new IPs.
Woo-Fu
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I suspect Microsoft's encumbrance/employee is much, much higher than Sony's. Probably a large part of what fueled Microsoft's decision to kill off most of their internal development last generation.
With the potential for easier developing/porting this generation I really think buying exclusives isn't going to be much of an option. Microsoft will need to staff up again if they want a comprehensive first party portfolio of games.
Hopefully they started spending that $$$ years ago.
With the potential for easier developing/porting this generation I really think buying exclusives isn't going to be much of an option. Microsoft will need to staff up again if they want a comprehensive first party portfolio of games.
Hopefully they started spending that $$$ years ago.
jeremy1456
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The 'Wii' franchise of games per installment sold significantly more than all Uncharted combined.
Something like Uncharted would be like a B tier Nintendo franchise in regards to sales.
So let's not exaggerate Uncharted's importance.
flyinpiranha
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I look forward to what Sony can put out but outside of InFamous (first one), Uncharted (all of them) and GT5, their portfolio doesn't excite me all that much.
But, I'll wait to be humbled. MS was great for the first 5-6 years ...
Either way, I spend most of my gaming time with 3rd party titles so 1st party usually isn't what sells me on a console.
But, I'll wait to be humbled. MS was great for the first 5-6 years ...
Either way, I spend most of my gaming time with 3rd party titles so 1st party usually isn't what sells me on a console.
flamingotripod
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Yes, but Nintendo also had like 50 Super Mario spinoffs over the Wiis lifetime
jeremy1456
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What does that have to do with Uncharted not being as big as the Wii line of games?
Are you lost?
Diddy Kong
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This
I think a lot of the Sony first party devs are overrated (Sucker Punch/Guerrilla/Media Molecule) but with teams like Santa Monica, Naughty Dog and Polyphony they have a whole lot more proven talent then Microsoft does at this point. With Bungie gone they don't really have a studio that is proven to put out high quality games year after year with the exception of Turn 10 perhaps.
I will say though that I am very excited for the Black Tusk production. It seems like that is going to be a definite thing and I'm a sucker for sci-fi shooters.
SOE is also a pretty damn good group. Ironically mostly on PC. Planetside 2 is a lot of fun.
I will say though that I am very excited for the Black Tusk production. It seems like that is going to be a definite thing and I'm a sucker for sci-fi shooters.
SOE is also a pretty damn good group. Ironically mostly on PC. Planetside 2 is a lot of fun.
AppleSmack
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This isn't even a competition. Sony wins easily.
Miles Quaritch
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Which ever console has a XIII sequel wins next gen.
Such an underrated game.
Such an underrated game.
dragonbane
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No, don't lock this thread KAL2006. Maybe you are biased, but your OP is totally alright and meets the standards. We can leave this as it is as long as you're wiling to update the list.
For Sony is missing:
-Quantic Dream has a second team as well working on PS4
For MS is missing:
-MS Redmond
-Skybox
-ConnectedExperiences
-Xbox LIVE Productions
For Sony is missing:
-Quantic Dream has a second team as well working on PS4
For MS is missing:
-MS Redmond
-Skybox
-ConnectedExperiences
-Xbox LIVE Productions
Quantic Dream is not first party though.
Pound_lb003
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I don't think they're bringing that back, but I am pretty sure they're working on a new IP for PS4.
schwabdizzle
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I still do not think Rares game is KI3. I see then launching a KI2 HD version though.
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