Don't be naive.
That's what they all said about Titanfall to be fair.
I get that it was originally multiplatform and then changed later on, but point still stands, we've seen this all happen before.
Don't be naive.
I'm going to be beyond pissed if MS goes and buys up Sleeping Dogs 2 btw
If some of you seriously think TR will rival UC you are crazy.
UC4 will probably sell 3-5 million on its first day, TR doesnt seem to sell this much in its first month.
It's not about going toe to toe on certain titles, it is about demonstrating that you have studios making games and are investing in games. Microsoft are demonstrating that they won't move beyond their core franchises (which is incredibly risky) and that they would rather secure a window on an established title than fund their own.
MS securing Tomb Raider as an exclusive is a good thing, i dont understand why people are angry. Its a power play to remove games from their rivals, this happens in many other industries on an everyday bases, Business is Business.. this will only boost creativity and game innovation for Sony.
I'm going to be beyond pissed if MS goes and buys up Sleeping Dogs 2 btw
Let's not go crazy there.
3.8 million shipped on its first day.Let's not go crazy there.
What happens if it sells less on XB1 than Uncharted on PS4 and if it reviews less well?When it comes out on XOne it will be considered by Xbox fans as an uncharted killer. When it comes out on ps4 and PC it will be considered an uncharted tier action game because of all the debate. This move is going to drastically improve the reputation and perceived quality of the franchise.
Sleeping Dogs 2 would make sense though because it would be a Bayonetta 2-ish situation.
Or the new Hitman
SE are sending a very confusing message to gamers.
How exactly when Triad Wars leaked last year and SE is having a up-port of the 1st game coming out to current gen?
Look at U3 launch and TLOU sales - sure they launched to bigger install base but those aren't crazy numbers for the franchise or developer.Let's not go crazy there.
.....it's obscure like Bayonetta was to.. me? This could maybe perhaps also apply to the general public.
What happens if it sells less on XB1 than Uncharted on PS4 and if it reviews less well?
Will it have been elevated as a brand or diminished?
There's a decent chance this is going to hurt TR brand not help it. ND are probably quietly pleased - they're going to launch on the bigger install base with zero competition from a similar game and are coming off the huge goodwill and results of TLOU.
This isn't a slam dunk PR/Brand win - given the reactions personally I'd say CD & SE may well have chosen poorly in that regard.
I've seen some ignorant posts on GAF but this takes the cake. What in the actual fuck?!?
Yes moneyhatting a multiplatform exclusive boosts creativity and innovation on the competing system that makes perfect sense. Mein Gott. People be crazy y'all.
SE is basically going to boost the sales. I can see it selling 3-4 million in a week.Look at U3 launch and TLOU sales - sure they launched to bigger install base but those aren't crazy numbers for the franchise or developer.
Given how popular PS4's tracking U4 might even outperform U3.
It's because a large proportion of the early 360 cycle was filled with "we won Tekken!" and "we won Final Fantasy!" along with a raft of seemingly 360 only titles like Bioshock and Mass Effect. Heady conference times for Microsoft.
As it is the only thing they've known, they must have looked to that strategy again as a win. It's just not the same market though and they've had quite a few warnings that the goalposts have moved since the X1 was launched.
He's right. The definitive version of the game in terms of visual fidelity and content is very likely to be on the competing platforms. More cash on hand now means, potentially, more money for development of the core game as well as dlc content and a larger advertising budget. I get why gamers are upset but for the franchise and the game itself this is a very positive turn of events.
That's the risk
If some of you seriously think TR will rival UC you are crazy.
UC4 will probably sell 3-5 million on its first day, TR doesnt seem to sell this much in its first month.
People consider Uncharted a system seller and I could beat any two of those in the time it took me to play through Tomb Raider once.
He's right. The definitive version of the game in terms of visual fidelity and content is very likely to be on the competing platforms. More cash on hand now means, potentially, more money for development of the core game as well as dlc content and a larger advertising budget. I get why gamers are upset but for the franchise and the game itself this is a very positive turn of events.
MS securing Tomb Raider as an exclusive is a good thing, i dont understand why people are angry. Its a power play to remove games from their rivals, this happens in many other industries on an everyday bases, Business is Business.. this will only boost creativity and game innovation for Sony.
Don't know if I'm disappointed more with Microsoft or Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics.
Kinda makes me want to put of buying a Xbone considering the MCC isn't going to be worth it like Halo 5. Oh well.
Must be causing Xbone's image more harm then good it seems.
On another note, Microsoft seem to forget they own a bucket load of great IP. I would rather they spent that money to get third parties to make a new Banjo or PD instead.
When/if the game eventually comes to the PS4/PC, I sure as hell won't buy it at a full price due to the later release date. I hope many others do the same, and vote with their wallets against this kind of business practise.
I did not know that the sequel to a mediocre Uncharted-clone with more more violence has that many fans here. Its kinda sad really, considering that the last game (and probably this game, too) did not set the world on fire at all.
It was a typical third person "cinematic" action game, with the twist that it starred a girl this time. And if it is indeed timed exclusive, what the fuck is the problem?
Don't know if I'm disappointed more with Microsoft or Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics.
Kinda makes me want to put of buying a Xbone considering the MCC isn't going to be worth it like Halo 5. Oh well.
I don't understand your comment. Are you saying SE is going to get Rise to sell more single platform (or 2) than they got TR to sel on 5? How?SE is basically going to boost the sales. I can see it selling 3-4 million in a week.
Don't give them any ideas.I'm going to be beyond pissed if MS goes and buys up Sleeping Dogs 2 btw
Don't know if I'm disappointed more with Microsoft or Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics.
What does the game being obscure have to do with it being like the Bayonetta situation?