Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
It'll change something, which is better than nothing.
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CVG: Microsoft to reveal 'major 3rd party game' comes free with X1 [MCV: FIFA 14]
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Desperation smells a lot better than whatever the fuck Driveclub is
? I'm not getting the joke.
Opus Angelorum
Member
Good move, but people will still complain.
uncharted86
Member
Titanfall is a 2014 title.
Salvor.Hardin
Banned
Well.....it moves me back on the fence if NA gets a decent pack in. But thats anecdotal.
Desperation smells a lot better than whatever the fuck Driveclub is
Ok guys, let's all take a deep breath!
I chuckled and I can't wait to play DC. This thread is going places.
Impeccable
Member
Perceived value as opposed to actual value when you're walking around a store.
RobotRocker
Member
So are honour and shame a huge part of European culture? We might have to remind EA of this if they go ahead with this deal.
Anyway, a competitive MS is good for gamers so it should be welcomed.
Anyway, a competitive MS is good for gamers so it should be welcomed.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I'm inclined to agree. It'll make the Xbox One a lot more appealing in and of itself, but I'm not sure it will win people away from the PS4, per se.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
If they bundle FIFA in Europe,what will they bundle in US?COD?
Ryse is first party
ThisWreckage
Banned
They're not interested in first party developed titles. Even when they try to develop in house titles they end up converting the studio into a Kinect mill or in Big Park's case they end up canceling projects altogether.
Because FIFA is pro and Driveclub is shit - DUH
Can Crusher
Banned
Not really. The point is to attach the Fifa brand with the Xbox brand in the same box. They will even manage to squeeze in the word "exclusive" because of exclusive dlc.
Perception is pretty important, and lower denominator might conclude that Fifa is better on Xbox One because of it. IF it's not Fifa then of course it's as you say.
and vast majority (85%) of copies will be sold on current gen systems
Just because launch day pre-orders are maxed out doesn't mean there's an entire month or 2 left in the year to grab sales. As well as depending on how long this would be for, this could be a selling point next Spring.
And FIFA 07-
And?
rain elbows
Member
I don't see them packing in a Mature rated game.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Why you shivering sis?
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
Not everyone has the privilege of buying games on day one, or month one, or year one. I reckon a LOT of children/teenagers/maybe adults will wait and get FIFA 14 for their holiday gift, around the same time that same audience will be looking at buying a new system (if they're interested in getting a new console).
It makes sense to me, honestly. Little Timmy goes to the store to pick his new next gen system with his family this Christmas, he sees the PS4 for £349, he also wants to buy FIFA 14, he sees FIFA for £40, he then sees the Xbox One with FIFA for free for £429. Yes, the system is more expensive, but he may decide that the extra £40 is worth the Kinect. Either way, it helps add value to the Xbox One in Europe this holiday season.
Windom Earle
Member
Good news for MS if true, I wonder how much they paid for this. At least they are not giving up without a fight.
That said, I would rather get the (most likely) superior PS4 version.
That said, I would rather get the (most likely) superior PS4 version.
Lambda Pie
Banned
Madden 25.
Grover Cleveland
Member
That was back in 06 when Winning Eleven was still king. Road to the World Cup is also small enough feature wise to be called a spin-off compared to the mainline FIFA games.
Not saying FIFA14 would be the be all, end-all for MS but this would be a much bigger deal than exclusive RTWC.
EA wouldn't sell out MS and break the UNPRECEDENTED PARTNERSHIP like that would they?
Yes, yes they would
It is a free game you get with PS+, not a free pack-in with PS4.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Why you shivering bro?
TheRealTalker
Banned
man took a nap when the thread was made... read the OP and the updates
I can only imagine the train wreak that happened in here
I can only imagine the train wreak that happened in here
Forsaken82
Member
So... getting the game that they already own (and immensly enjoy) on a previous console for free on a new console is not appealing?
pants
Member
Desperation smells a lot better than whatever the fuck Driveclub is
I think it's a racing game, I could be mistaken.
I don't even know who that is playing. I know though that Sony is the official partner of the 2014 World Cup, but I wonder if that will stop Microsoft from getting ads up in international matches.
And dad will say "No way, you already have X360/PS3, this new sh+t is too expensive and mom is without job" and buy current gen copy of the game
Wickerbasket
Member
It makes me wonder though, if they could afford to splash out so much money on a free third party game, why didn't they just lower the cost of the console?
Doing that would benefit everyone.
Doing that would benefit everyone.
xaosslug
Member
basically. If anything next-gen FIFA will lose sales as people stick w/ their PS360 FIFA 14. LOL
oh, EA...
True, but the people that are actually interested in FiFa will have bought it in the first 3 months for sure. People that get this 'deal' will be people who were going to buy the xbox one anyway.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
That was because it was the only next-gen console at the time, right?
MDSLKTR
Member
Tell us how you really feel.
FIFA is huge in Europe, this is a very smart move.
if they don't use their cash now then what the point of having it? they are reacting and doing something of the negative feedback they got and try to give their system another chance in people mind, this is way better than motionless Sony in 2006. so that's that.
Never thought about it this way. Damn throw that cash.
MS right Now
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if they don't use their cash now then what the point of having it? they are reacting and doing something of the negative feedback they got and try to give their system another chance in people mind, this is way better than motionless Sony in 2006. so that's that.