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CVG: Microsoft to reveal 'major 3rd party game' comes free with X1 [MCV: FIFA 14]
- Thread starter shinobi602
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I think some people just object to the idea that these enormous multinational corporations might be in it for more than just the joy of gaming.
CadetMahoney
Member
But you're gonna need a tablet for XB1 to use Smartglass, so that's an extra $300 there. Plus a cable subscription, which is at least $400 a year or so. MS is making the first $2,000 console it seems.
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
Maybe Microsoft gives enough money hats to delay the PS4 version? I could see it happening.
Garrett 2U
Member
Agreed
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Okay, but plenty of other people don't buy the game day one.
Yeah but you're also getting exclusive content on Fifa as well
People that love Fifa will most likely go with XB1 over PS4.
BlazingDarkness
Member
The two sources in the OP are conflicting.
One says it's a third party exclusive, as yet unannounced 'unique' Xbone game.
The other says it's a FIFA hardware pack in.
Both differing pieces of information. Combining them both, the most likely scenario is an exclusive Xbone+ FIFA bundle. FIFA itself is not Xbone exclusive, just the bundle.
Lambda Pie
Banned
who the fuck would want a camera and motion controllers to play fuckin FIFA? some of you guys are reaching deep. way to deep.
If this is true they are already rubbing their hand in excitement over at EA. The are getting money from MS for the exclusive content for FIFA and Battlefield, plus money for the pack in. Then they will still sell a shitload of FIFA on every other system under the sun. The real winner here is EA not MS. lol
I guess if MS had an appropriate first party game ready they would do that instead? But nothing they have at launch strikes me as all-ages appropriate or bundle-worthy, because obviously doing a first party game bundle would be so much easier and cheaper.
The FIFA bundle box would look good in an ad at least. As to whether it would be worth it or not I'd guess (in a thread that is 99.9% speculation and guesswork
) not, but MS seems desperate enough that spending the money to at least help the perception of the console in Europe after they screwed over half the continent might not be a terrible idea.
This lol
I love how people keeps "forgetting" Kinect when doing this.
I posted a thread yesterday how i thought it was strange ms seemed to have taken over the fifa 14 ads at football games. They have been sony style for sometime now, looks like we have some sort of deal between ea and ms to market it and to toss it in free with xboxone. Thats pretty fucking huge for europe, that shit sells like a mofo.
Riky
$MSFT
I think next gen FIFA RRP is £55, so yeah feature for feature this bundle makes a lot of sense if true.
quickwhips
Member
No one will know about the exclusive content unless its on the box?
SenjutsuSage
Banned
Basically, if the game is Fifa, this is my take. I already like the Xbox One exclusive launch games more than the stuff launching for the PS4, and sure I'm very excited about things like Kinect and some of other things MS is doing with television, but I still viewed both an Xbox One and PS4 as more or less being of equal value. The specs aren't such a big deal to me, but it's still significant that the PS4 has superior looking specs while also being $100 cheaper.
However, if Fifa is really a free pack in for the Xbox One, the Xbox One instantly, for me anyway, becomes a far better value. This won't mean much to people that aren't into Fifa, but for the people that are?
Forget about it being a system seller. I just want the full game without having to pay for it lol.
However, if Fifa is really a free pack in for the Xbox One, the Xbox One instantly, for me anyway, becomes a far better value. This won't mean much to people that aren't into Fifa, but for the people that are?
Forget about it being a system seller. I just want the full game without having to pay for it lol.
Bigmac1910
Member
This wouldn't affect me as I don't care about FIFA, I hope it's something else.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Impossible.
Pretty much any smartphone works with smartglass though, so you could just use that rather than a tablet.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
If true then CVG is wrong. Since it is not an exclusive game to be announced and FIFA if I am not mistaken is more than 40 Euros, is closer to 60 Euros. CVG's article seems to imply it is a Kinect game based on price and "Unique". Soooo who to believe? lol
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Seems like great marketing and incentive to me, how would free FIFA in FIFA's biggest demographic attached to your console be a waste? It could help swing many decisions on console purchases.
Lambda Pie
Banned
Kinect is irrelevant, as is the PS Eye. neither are a selling point, ESPECIALLY to the FIFA crowd, which i'm part of.
Salvor.Hardin
Banned
No you got it wrong. See, when Sony does it, they're doing it because they love gamers. When MS does it, it's because they're desperate, greedy corporate cunts!
This. And I still think its more than likely the Ubisoft Kinect game following that CVG rumor.
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
Because if EA can make Kinect worthwhile and actually have useful features/desirable features in FIFA 14, it'll be a even bigger deal, making the Xbox One version the more desirable version.
Honestly, with the stuff EA does with Madden via Kinect, I'm excited to see what features they add to FIFA 14, hell even if it's only voice navigation, I'm excited to be able to say "Xbox, On! Xbox, play FIFA 14! Start! etc etc"
You are already getting free games with PS+
You get Killer Instinct for free with a exclusive playable character with Gold, plus Project Sparks, and World Of Tanks (is that a launch Xbox One game or Launch Window?) and maybeLeague of Legends (if rumors are true)
Both subscription services are pretty damn good with giving you free content. PS+ gives you Drive Club (PS+ Edition, which depending on if it's the full game, a gimped version, or a "premium" demo, this is pretty cool). You also get PlanetSide 2 (is this Launch Window or Lanuch Title?) and DC Universe Online (again, not sure if Launch Window or Launch Title)
FIFA would be a really good move, probably expensive but a good one, no doubt. It would make Xbox One way more competitive, especially in UK.
Given they are already have Titanfall from EA, this doesn't seems out of reality. It would be funnier if it was Fighter Within, but if they are serious this makes sense.
Given they are already have Titanfall from EA, this doesn't seems out of reality. It would be funnier if it was Fighter Within, but if they are serious this makes sense.
MrJustinius
Member
If the FIFA 14 next-gen exclusive to Xbone and packed in for Europe news was true, surely CBOAT would have made some mention of it in his latest truthfact bomba? I mean its huge news.
Get a feeling we need CBOAT in here asap. *starts doing CBOAT tribal dance*
Get a feeling we need CBOAT in here asap. *starts doing CBOAT tribal dance*
Well Kinect is an integral part of the X1 so why mention it separately?
We could also reel off a bunch of F2P titles as well but that'd be derailing a little too much wouldn't it?
zomgbbqftw
Banned
It's not an exclusive. It's an exclusive bundle. I also wouldn't be surprised if the bundle was £449.99/549.99 rather than a no cost addition as is being briefed by MS right now.
mangochutney
Member
Maybe. The game has Xbox One exclusive DLC don't forget, so they will promo the game with Xbox One. The text could say free with every Xbox One or it could say 'dat exclusive UT DLC', only one more day to know for sure!
Wickerbasket
Member
So what you're saying is that PS4 is the cheaper option to play FIFA? Unless you for some reason want to buy a camera accessory.
Anyways, good for Microsoft, they have to do as much as they can to convince people to buy the system.
cebri.one
Member
No body is going to spend 500 just to get FIFA 14. Too expensive
peetfeet
Member
Alx
Member
Well they do have voice commands that are exclusive to kinect IIRC, and they said they improved them for the new episode. Not sure if people use them, though.
phosphor112
Banned
Gonna add in the price of the Sony 4K tv into the cost of the PS4 as well?
Salvor.Hardin
Banned
Buddy, there's no such things as the Fifa crowd. Everyone plays Fifa in Europe. Some will be interested in Kinect and some won't be.
It might be the amount they're giving to EA per game.
Sinthor
Gold Member
I don't see how they could possibly land FIFA as an exclusive for the XB1, especially with how Europe has traditionally been more Sony oriented. Would think it would take a HUGE bucket of money to pull off as well. Pretty big risk for a third party like that as well given the problems Microsoft is having with releasing the XB1 world wide as compared to Sony. Guess we'll see!
Stone Ocean
Member
Pretty much this.
People aren't forgetting Kinect, they are ignoring it. You guy are assuming the FIFA crowd would be actually getting a Kinect if it were a side accessory and didn't come with the console.