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[farisr]

To me, the highlighted reads as confirmation of console exclusivity. Insofar as it isn't being developed for any other console - the focus is on bringing it to PC and Xbox One - that is what the second part of the statement means. The person then replies that it isn't clarifying (even though it is a definitive yes statement followed by reasoning) to which they reply that they got nothing for us besides that.

"with MS as the publisher" is the key part here, of course MS is not going to be the publisher for the PS4 version.

MS being the publisher is "allowing them to bring it to xbox users faster and solely work on that", after that they are free to work on the ps4 version and bring that out with another publisher.

 

[Yearsoflurking]

At the end of the day it's really no different than Sony and/or Acti not saying a damn thing about Crash maybe coming to Xbox.

Basically

 

[MattAces]

To me, the highlighted reads as confirmation of console exclusivity. Insofar as it isn't being developed for any other console - the focus is on bringing it to PC and Xbox One - that is what the second part of the statement means. The person then replies that it isn't clarifying (even though it is a definitive yes statement followed by reasoning) to which they reply that they got nothing for us besides that.

https://twitter.com/JezCorden/status/899361079242915840

 

[VanCityGamer]

To me, the highlighted reads as confirmation of console exclusivity. Insofar as it isn't being developed for any other console - the focus is on bringing it to PC and Xbox One - that is what the second part of the statement means. The person then replies that it isn't clarifying (even though it is a definitive yes statement followed by reasoning) to which they reply that they got nothing for us besides that.

Unfortunately, Destin worded the question poorly. Re-read it. All she essentially says 'yes' to is Microsoft only publishing it on Xbox and PC.

 

[Shil Pencer]

Its not confusing. They needed help microsoft is giving them the help and they are pretty much saying unless sony helps we dont have time for them. So balls in sonys court

 

[Complicated]

How are people still managing to be confused by this? Sony and Microsoft have been saying this exact same thing for years now, and it always means the same thing.

 

[Phrozenflame500]

Another Xbox One Exclusive*

 

[Guymelef]

At the end of the day it's really no different than Sony and/or Acti not saying a damn thing about Crash maybe coming to Xbox.

So stay silent is the same that trying to lie with words?

 

[VanCityGamer]

Its not confusing. They needed help microsoft is giving them the help and they are pretty much saying unless sony helps we dont have time for them. So balls in sonys court

lol. That's not what it says.

 

[RedAssedApe]

To me, the highlighted reads as confirmation of console exclusivity. Insofar as it isn't being developed for any other console - the focus is on bringing it to PC and Xbox One - that is what the second part of the statement means. The person then replies that it isn't clarifying (even though it is a definitive yes statement followed by reasoning) to which they reply that they got nothing for us besides that.

why dance around it with all the wordiness? its pretty clear her response is to the second part of his question.

lol. That's not what it says.

the username you replied to tho lol

 

[Dabanton]

How are people still managing to be confused by this? Sony and Microsoft have been saying this exact same thing for years now, and it always means the same thing.

It's always worst when MS does it. PS4 needs every game or it's not fair.

 

[libregkd]

Whenever you have devs/publishers skidding around the "Is this really exclusive?" question it's almost always a no. Devs/Publishers will always be unambiguous when something is actually exclusive; i.e. Capcom flat out saying SFV would never release on the Xbox One when there started to be confusion on if that game would actually skip Microsoft's console.

 

[xxracerxx]

Its not confusing. They needed help microsoft is giving them the help and they are pretty much saying unless sony helps we dont have time for them. So balls in sonys court

Not at all what is going on.

 

[fuzaco]

That's great and all, but why is her Twitter name poopieQueen

 

[Ninja Scooter]

lol. That's not what it says.

"Why do companies do this?"

In a thread where people are bending over backwards to spin this intentionally confusing news to fit whatever narrative they want and make it even more confusing than it needs to be, thus reinforcing exactly why companies do this.

 

[RdN]

It's not confusing, at all, really.

It's a timed exclusive.

Microsoft is publishing on Xbox.

When the exclusive window is over, the game will be published by somebody else for the PS4.

Seriously, you guys really can't understand something this basic?

 

[funkystudent]

Wasnt only a few months ago Phil was talking about how he didnt want to make these kind of deals anymore?

LOL

 

[FullMetaltech]

It's Rise all over again. Let's see how long it takes to come to ps4 this time around.

 

[De_Legend]

It's not confusing, at all, really.

It's a timed exclusive.

Microsoft is publishing on Xbox.

When the exclusive window is over, the game will be published by somebody else for the PS4.

Seriously, you guys really can't understand something this basic?

Some people really want the game to be a true exclusive for some reasons, just like with Tomb raider, good times.

 

[chromatic9]

Must be agonising for Phil, I know he doesn't like exclusive deals.

 

[secretanchitman]

It is stupid. They just need to say launch exclusive and be done with it - no confusing messaging otherwise, even though Microsoft is publishing the game on Xbone now.

It'll come to PS4 next year.

 

[Chobel]

Must be agonising for Phil, I know he doesn't like exclusive deals.

Sarcasm?

 

[gablekevin]

Yeah it's pretty clear its Just timed exclusive and probably just exclusive for the early access period. If it were exclusive in any other way it would have been repeated 67 times in one paragraph.

 

[therealbigrich]

Its really obvious that it can come to PS4 in the future but people want to make this a bigger deal than it actually .

 

[Leyasu]

Some people really want the game to be a true exclusive for some reasons, just like with Tomb raider, good times.

Some people really don't want to understand for some reasons. Just like always on here, good times.

 

[The ๖ۜBronx]

If it's coming to PS4 I'll wait, if it isn't then I'll buy an Xbox. Can't be dealing with this corporate meandering.

 

[Alchemist]

Lol Spencer's back to his old shit

He was never off.

 

[QuantumSquid]

It's almost like these industry professionals signed a very standard agreement saying they can't tell random people on Twitter anything that hasn't been officially announced.

 

[Megatron]

Hey quick, someone tell me what the exclusivity situation is for the Crash n sane collection? Funny how its only when microsoft has a murky exckusive that people get mad...

 

[Gator86]

It's intentionally confusing. And because it's intentionally confusing, it becomes clear that it's not 100% exclusive. If it were, it wouldn't be intentionally confusing.

This. Eat shit, purposely deceptive marketing.

 

[Apathy]

If sales of RotR on xbox vs ps4 were any comparable indicator, good luck to them when they come to the consoles

 

[Lucifon]

Man some people get way too triggered by some very blatently obvious wording. Year long exclusive dlc gets less uproar than a piece of text announcing a partnership in a way that they obviously don't want to promote their competitor but can't deny it at the same time.

 

[Trey]

This is so stupid. Announce it on way or the other. This intentional vagueness is bothersome.

 

[Suzushiiro]

It's not confusing, at all, really.

It's a timed exclusive.

Microsoft is publishing on Xbox.

When the exclusive window is over, the game will be published by somebody else for the PS4.

Seriously, you guys really can't understand something this basic?

The main issue is that they're apparently obligated not not explicitly state "this is a timed exclusive and we are free to bring it to other platforms after a certain date." So they have to jump through these confusing hoops where they can't explicitly state that it's never coming to any other platform (because that would be a lie) but they also can't explicitly state that it's a timed exclusive because that'll piss off their corporate overlords.

 

[ronaldthump]

Yeah, thought Spence didn't like paying for games not to come to other consoles.

What happened to that whole thing?

Lol.

 

[phantasmic_glaive]

To me, the highlighted reads as confirmation of console exclusivity. Insofar as it isn't being developed for any other console - the focus is on bringing it to PC and Xbox One - that is what the second part of the statement means. The person then replies that it isn't clarifying (even though it is a definitive yes statement followed by reasoning) to which they reply that they got nothing for us besides that.

Yea, for now it's exclusive. They probably have a sales clause as apart of the publishing deal. If it bombs on Xbox within 3 months it'll be announced, if it sells good, you could be looking at over a year.

I'll be getting it on box, fk it. But no way do I think these guys want to not hit PS4, too much potential. A hit is too hard to come by these days.

 

[xxracerxx]

Hey quick, someone tell me what the exclusivity situation is for the Crash n sane collection? Funny how its only when microsoft has a murky exckusive that people get mad...

Seems like you missed the Crash threads then.

 

[Gator86]

Yeah, thought Spence didn't like paying for games not to come to other consoles.

What happened to that whole thing?

It's almost like literally every single thing Spencer says is always complete and total bullshit.

 

[TimeEffect]

That response is maddening lol.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Must be agonising for Phil, I know he doesn't like exclusive deals.

Hahaha.

 

[Dead Man Typing]

Timed exclusives suck when large companies do it for exclusive marketing of an already powerful brand.

I'm a bit more forgiving when it's a smaller team who need advertising exposure and can focus on one platform as they might not have the staff to support multiple platforms.

But everyone should be able play the games as soon they are ready.

 

[Lom1lo]

Why are we now on the money hat Trip?

 

[Megatron]

Seems like you missed the Crash threads then.

Is there a thread devoted to just the exclusivity of crash collection? How many pages is it?

 

[silva1991]

Didn't uncle Phil say multiple times that he is against this kind of business?

 

[DangerMouse]

So stay silent is the same that trying to lie with words?

This right here too. MS always tries to have their cake and eat it too by getting cute with the words (or punctuation like with the RotR announcement LOL) to try to exaggerate the exclusiveness or to try to make sure they look like the good guy which is usually what gets them in extra hot water as it backfires.

Yeah, thought Spence didn't like paying for games not to come to other consoles.

What happened to that whole thing?

Yup lol. shocked.gif

 

[Shubh_C63]

Why is it so hard for people to get ?

If they are struggling or giving non clear answers about XB exclusivity, then obviously it is coming to other platform too.

What reason could they possibly have to NOT outright yell in front of the whole world if it was truly XB exclusive ??

I made the same logic jump when they resisted about the Tomb Raider deal.

 

[Strangelove77]

It's a timed exclusive.
Good luck to them, they seriously need it.

 

[semiconscious]

It's intentionally confusing. And because it's intentionally confusing, it becomes clear that it's not 100% exclusive. If it were, it wouldn't be intentionally confusing.

& that's the name of that tune ...

 

[Trey]

Seems like you missed the Crash threads then.

It was stupid then, it's stupid now.

 

[xxracerxx]

Is there a thread devoted to just the exclusivity of crash collection? How many pages is it?

You know there is a search feature right?

Any way, here are some:

Speculation: Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy is 1yr Console Exclusive (PS4) - 473 replies
UI artist of Crash Bandicoot Trilogy posts video with Xbox prompts - mildshock.gif - 411 replies
[Rumor] Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy releasing December 8th on XB1? - 316 replies
crash bandicoot trilogy pretty much confirmed on pc ? - 260 replies

It was stupid then, it's stupid now.

Hey, I agree.