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[FUNKNOWN iXi]

Hmm my birthday is March 25th. Someone on this page should send me a copy once it's released!

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[JaggedSac]

I was actually wondering if this was going to happen. Not due to legitimate delays, but due to MS.

 

[bombshell]

Can the 360 and XB1 people play each other? Sorry, I haven't been keeping up, and might give my old 360 one last hurrah.

No, cross-platform play is not a word in Microsoft's vocabulary.

 

[Uno Venova]

Wonder what the pre order number difference was.

 

[SephCast]

No, cross-platform play is not a word in Microsoft's vocabulary.

Shadowrun?

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

When are we getting those 360 screenshots anyway?

 

[Syphon Filter]

2 week stealth console exclusive for xbox one. Might be on purpose but who knows

 

[The End]

Either 1) it's turning out way better than expected, and they don't want sales cannibalizing potential Xbox One upgraders or 2) It's terrible and they don't want the flood of criticism to take up all of the media cycles around launch

 

[biRdy]

That's not how you spell "to push consumers towards the Xbox One version of the game".

This ^

 

[manfestival]

I am really interested in titanfall but im assuming its 60 dollars, yet I havent seen enough content or know enough about the game to justify spending 60 on the pc version. Especially with origin =\

 

[kadotsu]

360 version probably looks too comparable.

 

[Averon]

LoL. It's so transparent what's happening here. Do MS/EA think we're that gullible?

 

[oldnick]

Dat DirectX engineering smart's applied to marketing
10/10

 

[spookyfish]

Daaaaaaamn.

Gives people more time to play Dark Souls II, I guess.

And for the impatient to buy a One ...

 

[Neuromancer]

Either 1) it's turning out way better than expected, and they don't want sales cannibalizing potential Xbox One upgraders or 2) It's terrible and they don't want the flood of criticism to take up all of the media cycles around launch

It's Bluepoint. I doubt it's terrible.

 

[OrigiNull]

This is a brilliant move. The reception of the Xbox One and PC version will be what people remember and the 360 version will be ideally be placed to be taken out back and shot.

 

[Hellion]

360 version probably looks too comparable.

Best reason for the delay?

Kotaku: TitanFall 360 outsells TF xbone!

 

[Syphon Filter]

Yep, this is a smart move from Microsoft: the people who want Titanfall, will now feel like they have to resort to the Xbox One.

Also, there won't be any direct graphical comparisons @ launch. So people won't notice graphics are likely quite similar.

I doubt they are similar.

 

[ymmv]

Maybe EA should delay the PC version as well. This ploy has worked wonders for Ubisoft. (On the other hand, it's an online only title, so it's pirate proof)

 

[Principate]

PC not version delayed is good news. 1080p 60fps here I come.

 

[Drainer]

2 possible reasons for this.

Realistic version and the tinfoil version. Realistic version is that there's a reason we haven't seen this game at ALL on 360 and that's because it's a fair bit inferior to the One version DESPITE the talented studio working on it.

Hence the delay too.

Tinfoil version. Bluepoint are too good at what they do, made the 360 version on par or better than the One version and MS don't want to have people buying the 360 over the One version for those that have the choice.

Delay fruther removes that option

Either one is interesting truth be known.

 

[Syphon Filter]

PC version delayed is good news. 1080p 60fps here I come.

PC is not delayed.

 

[Muppet of a Man]

Man, I hate marketing departments.

PC is not delayed.

The PC is not a threat to the X1's install base

 

[Skiesofwonder]

The real question here is how much can you really get done in two weeks on such a project?

Because as a consumer this screams Microsoft trying to get 360 owners extra incentive to pickup a One in March,

 

[7DollarHagane]

Degrading the graphics to differentiate it from the xb1 version?

just kidding.

hopefully its optimizations but since its source.. I don't think it would require a delay..

 

[Lunzio]

Pretty obvious why, but if it helps them push more XONE's, sure, why not?

 

[Principate]

PC is not delayed.

I know I missed out the not though it was pretty obvious from the statement I wouldn't be talking about 1080p 60fps and good news would I

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

I really want to see a comparison between Xbox360 and XboxOne.
I'll get the 360 version.

 

[Into]

If this is a strategic move by MS and EA, i really question it for the health of this game. Xbox 360 is where this game will make most of its sales, by delaying it even 2 weeks, it is enough for the hype train/marketing blitz to fizzle out. Considering the stacked March month, the game on 360 could get lost in the shuffle and seen as second rate.

MS is happy, but EA and Respawn want this to be a big franchise

 

[Syphon Filter]

Man, I hate marketing departments.



The PC is not a threat to the X1's install base

I said it since he thought it was delayed.

 

[Averon]

What possible touch ups can be done in two weeks? Aren't the discs already being pressed at that time? If so, they could just release the "touch ups" as a patch post release.

Pretty obvious this is an attempt by EA and MS to push people to buy the XB1 version of the game.

 

[Neuromancer]

If this is a strategic move by MS and EA, i really question it for the health of this game. Xbox 360 is where this game will make most of its sales, by delaying it even 2 weeks, it is enough for the hype train/marketing blitz to fizzle out. Considering the stacked March month, the game on 360 could get lost in the shuffle and seen as second rate.

MS is happy, but EA and Respawn want this to be a big franchise

EA's willing to do whatever MS wants them to do (and pays them to do) I suspect. I do feel badly for Respawn though. This whole thing probably hasn't gone exactly how they wanted.

 

[TIMtationX]

What possible touch ups can be done in two weeks? Aren't the discs already being pressed at that time? If so, they could just release the "touch ups" as a patch post release.

Pretty obvious this is an attempt by EA and MS to push people to buy the XB1 version of the game.

COMPLETELY obvious attempt.

 

[Klocker]

Having the 360 version release two weeks after the Xbone one. How...convenient.

smart too

 

[Jigorath]

Smart move, a bit desperate but it should get more people to buy the XBO version.

 

[Neuromancer]

I wonder what cboat would say about this.

 

[140.85]

Gee, I'm shocked.

 

[V_Ben]

EA's willing to do whatever MS wants them to do (and pays them to do) I suspect. I do feel badly for Respawn though. This whole thing probably hasn't gone exactly how they wanted.

Feel for bluepoint games too. They were probably working on a PS3 version of Titanfall for some time next year.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

Busy updating the 360 version with those alpha textures.

 

[angelic]

I actually believe them, it must be a hell of a job porting to a console with 512mb ram. Maybe Bluepoint are removing the controller battery life indicator to free up resources.

 

[FullMetaltech]

Its income tax return season and we have a 2 week delay. I wonder if people could really hold out til the 25th. Smart move.

 

[eznark]

Cool hopefully 360 people buy the master race version.

 

[Syphon Filter]

I really want to see a comparison between Xbox360 and XboxOne.
I'll get the 360 version.

If you have both why get the 360 version? Is it having the cloud servers and stuff that the xbox one is using?

 

[Phire Phox]

As long as the Xbone version comes out on time I'm good, but it sucks for those getting it on 360.

 

[Jigorath]

EA's willing to do whatever MS wants them to do (and pays them to do) I suspect. I do feel badly for Respawn though. This whole thing probably hasn't gone exactly how they wanted.

EA's been screwing Respawn left and right here. They make a lifetime exclusivity deal behind their back, and now they're delaying the 360 version for purely business reasons. I wouldn't be surprised to see Respawn just walk away from EA after this.

 

[Dysun]

Good for Microsoft, have to wonder how much that check for exclusivity keeps growing.

 

[E92 M3]

If we can share one account between 360 and One version, I may just buy both versions.

 

[Chobel]

With this news, it's pretty safe to assume that Titanfall is xbone's system seller.

 

[xxracerxx]

God that guy is a moron.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Good for Microsoft, have to wonder how much that check for exclusivity keeps growing.

I doubt they payed for it to be delayed,both versions are benefits for MS.