There's a PC version, though.
Also, that'd account for a delay, perhaps, but 'delayed indefinitely'?
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Game Delayed Indefinitely for Xbox One [Up: Released]
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There's a PC version, though.
Also, that'd account for a delay, perhaps, but 'delayed indefinitely'?
geordiemp
Member
Here's a controversial possibility
Maybe the xbox one version was underperforming to the point that it was too close to the 360 version.....
and MS rejected it saying dev was not optimising enough for the ONE....
I cant see why a dev if they have developed a game that runs on a console - they may as well release it and get the money....heck they have spent the development time and so its money LOST....
Does not compute
Maybe the xbox one version was underperforming to the point that it was too close to the 360 version.....
and MS rejected it saying dev was not optimising enough for the ONE....
I cant see why a dev if they have developed a game that runs on a console - they may as well release it and get the money....heck they have spent the development time and so its money LOST....
Does not compute
Family Fry
Member
This tweet been quoted?
Both, that tweet was only a few days ago.
Did someone format a hard drive or something?
Both, that tweet was only a few days ago.
Did someone format a hard drive or something?
digoutyoursoul
Member
Hmmm. Something's not right here is it.
shiftplusone
Member
Considering how Activision treated deadpool, and considering that this game already looks as poor as it does, maybe it failed cert and Activision doesn't think it's worth it to try again?
Scottish Sin
Member
Huh. This is pretty weird. I wonder what the reason is.
This man speaks the truth! Sadly, reason is not as good a story as "omg Xbox is dooomed" I guess...
OnionPowder
Member
What is going on?
GuitarAtomik
Member
The hell? I was very tempted to buy this one as long as the web swinging held up.
Well in contrast, the XB1 version's TBD was already known earlier this week in MCV.
Canis lupus
Member
No one said anything about the cause. You don't agree it's bad news if a game gets cancelled for a console, regardless of the cause? Rofl
b&jy77VjiKn$#F
Member
Well in contrast, the XB1 version's TBD was already known earlier this week in MCV.
Huh. Interesting.
friskykillface
Banned
so the wording in the article seems like its already in stores but will get pulled back , looks like another NBA elite 2011 situation
rare game being worth $$$$$$
TBH I wouldn't have even bought the game, just rent it from red box but this might be the start of something
but I own both systems so I won't miss anything
rare game being worth $$$$$$
TBH I wouldn't have even bought the game, just rent it from red box but this might be the start of something
but I own both systems so I won't miss anything
EventHorizon
Member
Curse of the ESRAM? It's been little secret that the XB1 is harder to develop for than the PS4. With the hard deadline of a movie tie-in game my guess is that the XB1 version ran into trouble and couldn't pass certification for its April 29 release date. Since the game is probably banking on the publicity of the movie to help with its sales, it might not make sense to continue development of the game if it had to come out months later. Activision is probably going to wait and see how the game is received before determining if it is worth it to put more money into the XB1 version.
flatearthpandas
Member
I'm sure the userbase is really heartbroken.
Hopefully you guys get all the licensed games Activision releases in the future.
Hopefully you guys get all the licensed games Activision releases in the future.
quickwhips
Member
Is the game any good? I was thinking of getting on PS4....
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
One Sony division paying another Sony division for a game series no one really cares about? Not so sure about that. I guess it's possible, but isn't SCE more hard up for cash than Sony Pictures? I'm not even certain that SCE could afford to moneyhat anyone.
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
"What can we do to stop our rivals? Release versions of this game everywhere, except the X1. That will do the trick!"
I agree. They are selling buildings, closing studios and selling Square Enix stock as quick as possible to keep everything together. They are not cutting checks to lock down a current-gen, licensed game exclusive.
geordiemp
Member
depends if it ran 30 fps flawlessly (it would of released)
or was a complete mess in frames / tearing ?
Maybe it interfered with the apps and it got rejected....?
Love to know, its an interesting mystery....
That is honestly the first thing that came to mind when I read this. Especially since I'm looking forward to this and hoping it turns out well.
spyroflame0487
Member
I'm surprised people seem to be writing off the game already. Sure it's a movie tie in game, but it honestly looks like a whole lot of fun.
As for Xbone losing it, that's very odd, especially with 360 version coming. My only guess would be that Acti is tweaking stuff for it...maybe extra features or something.
As for Xbone losing it, that's very odd, especially with 360 version coming. My only guess would be that Acti is tweaking stuff for it...maybe extra features or something.
gamechanger87
Member
XBONE = DED
Seems like a cert issue based on the comments so far.
Seems like a cert issue based on the comments so far.
Wouldn't that be something though, a game based off a movie made by Sony getting exclusive content on Xbox One lol.
chickdigger802
Banned
pretty much. Dont know if id get it day 1, but the web slinging looks solid and the batmanesque combat looks flashy.
looks better than movie games of my youth lol.
QuantumZebra
Member
The rise of the Wii U has begun
digoutyoursoul
Member
Hopefully Transformers won't suffer the same fate
Hexa
Member
The best movie game of my youth was spiderman 2. Thus I always have a good amount of optimism for spiderman tie ins.
ultratruman
Banned
Did the comparative complexity and lack of a mature SDK for the early PS3 lead to a similar thing happening for less technically proficient studios back at the launch of those systems?
I'm just trying to find a precedent for this other than the Wii U.
I'm just trying to find a precedent for this other than the Wii U.
DudeWithNoName
Member
Sony releases this on all platforms but the Xbox One. This may be because at the moment, the X1 is THE competition to the PS4. The 360, WiiU, etc are not considered direct competition to the PS4 and are simply additional streams of revenue. This delay/cancel is solely due to Sony owning the rights and keeping it off the Xbox One. This theory is backed up by the very recent tweet that it runs fine on the Xbox One.
hmm, I guess that's a point. I haven't paid any attention, so I'm not sure if this is like an Injustice situation where the resolution is pretty much the only differentiator from the previous gen versions. If the X1 version was looking at a potential resolution drop to sustain performance, then I guess that could make it pretty damn similar to the 360 one (assuming that one ran at 720p).
Still, seems unlikely to be the reason for canning it, but I guess it's not all that crazy that the two may have been comparable.
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
This thread is amazing. Please, explain to us how this game skipped the PS Vita then?
Sony releases an Activision game...?
family_guy
Member
Xbox One version might have needed more time in development but MS's parity clause to release day and date with other versions might mean they just canceled it altogether.
War Raichu
Member
gotta love ConspiracyGAF
This thread is amazing. Please, explain to us how this game skipped the PS Vita then?
Sony made the very wise decision to avoid having it released on Vita, as that would then lead to Vita sales data for the game... which would obviously be terrible, and possibly overshadow the reason why its being released on Wii U. This also has the side benefit of promoting Remote Play, enticing Vita owning Spiderman fans to buy a PS4 to play the game... on their Vita.
It all makes perfect sense to me.
Uno Venova
Banned
That's where all of Sony's money is going, trying to turn the tides with a Spiderman XB1 embargo.
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
Meh. I was willing to buy the game day one to try it, but not anymore. Not sure why Activision made this decision, but again, meh. Their call. I just hope they're not a sign of things to come.
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
Especially when the movie it's based on looks like shit. Sony isn't that stupid.
CadetMahoney
Member
pretty much, they can "go for the throat".
Miles Quaritch
Member
Sweep the leg.
digoutyoursoul
Member
If that was the case I wouldn't support it, worse as moneyhatting that some folk love to bring up constantly
I can't see how an ID@Xbox clause can affect Activison.