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Rise of the Tomb Raider timed Xbox exclusive for Holiday 2015 (No PS/PC, SE publish)
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chrominance
Member
I think exclusivity is dumb, but come on. You know why. Because Microsoft probably paid them.
It's the same reason Crystal Dynamics isn't going to post a blog post saying "oh by the way that Xbox conference was bullshit, we actually are releasing in 2016 on other platforms" the day of the Gamescom announcement. If Microsoft did pay for timed exclusivity, part of that is the additional PR you get from saying "the game's only coming out on Xbox One!" You can't just turn around and say "actually it's not" because Microsoft wouldn't like it.
That said, this is why I hate timed exclusive announcements like this: because it's bullshit for the consumer. Imagine going out and buying an Xbox One because you heard the next Tomb Raider game would be exclusive, only to find a PS4 or PC version was actually coming a few months later. You'd be pissed if you spent $400 or $500 you didn't actually have to spend. Granted, there might not be that many people in that position, but whatever. It's cheating people out of money.
Vorg
Banned
Crystal Dynamics should.
And there we go, 4 simple words and two posts
Welp, there it is. Crisis averted.
Nightengale
Member
Is it though?
While the game is too far off for the current PR nightmare/outburst to sustain itself, TR2 is starting off with a black mark on its identity. It needs to be really freaking awesome to shut down that negative PR.
Coulomb_Barrier
Member
Yeah but this has exploded, putting them in an uncomfortable position. Which is kinda just.
In the US the new year is generally included.
Chaplain
Member
I think the obvious answer is that MS wants (needs) consumers to buy their console.
General Lee
Member
Based on the official statement it really does sound like it's going to be exclusive only in 2015, as in other platforms will get it in 2016. They'll never admit to it being timed only though, they want you to get the game on Xbox rather than wait for other platforms.
Dirk Benedict
Gold Member
thank goodness, else SE would be in a lot of bad PR juju right now
BronsonLee
Member
Game Informer's Andy McNamara seems to be getting reports that it's timed as well
Much Ado About Nothing: The Story Of The Rise Of The Tomb Raider (Exclusive to XBox, Holiday 2015)
Much Ado About Nothing: The Story Of The Rise Of The Tomb Raider (Exclusive to XBox, Holiday 2015)
Dragonborn
Member
I just don't understand why MS would think this is a good idea. If it's timed, they should have known it'd leak and lead to even more negative press. That's the last thing they should want right now.
Smiles and Cries
Member
Microsoft is really damn good at this staying alive thing
illmatic22
Banned
Thanks bro, time to for you to go avoid the microsoft ninjas
drak_dreamer
Member
Thread is going at Gaf speed.
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Shadow_FFVI
Member
Yes The good thing that came out of this is that Sony better get off their ass and do something. Desperate Sony, was such a good Sony during the PS3's comeback. And as you said, I think they're still comfortable enough to do nothing.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
I liked it too, although not as much as others. At least it was more interesting than Uncharted 3 which really disappointed me
So TR vs. Uncharted 4 Fall 2015 maybe?
So, they think stealing studio is still working.
HALO -> Bought from Apple -> worked
Rare -> Bought from Nintendo -> Didn't worked
Now -> Bought (timed) exclusive of Tomb Raider ? -> Pretty much commercially flop.
At least hired them to make a new IP ! Sunset Overdrive looks ridiculously enjoyable.
HALO -> Bought from Apple -> worked
Rare -> Bought from Nintendo -> Didn't worked
Now -> Bought (timed) exclusive of Tomb Raider ? -> Pretty much commercially flop.
At least hired them to make a new IP ! Sunset Overdrive looks ridiculously enjoyable.
Vorg
Banned
It's not even my biggest issue with this crap. It's the fact that it had been announced and Microsoft just paid for it to be taken away from all the other platforms.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Heh, piss off the majority of what? People don't care about this kind of things, PS4 users will still get it once it comes out there. Not everyone is a emotionally driven man children like we enthusiasts are.
Why would they think thisway tho lol? All companies make deals....
I mean I get it they arent the media darling right now but goddamn.
Lilalaunebaer
Member
Story getting as thick as Kim Kardashians ass.
Nightengale
Member
I would lol if MS bought 'lifetime' exclusivity for TR2, just like they did for Titanfall, just to shut down these 'timed' speculations.
Because let's face, that was the reason they did it for Titanfall. They clearly didn't enjoy the implications of Titanfall (1)'s exclusivity was timed.
Because let's face, that was the reason they did it for Titanfall. They clearly didn't enjoy the implications of Titanfall (1)'s exclusivity was timed.
How does buying a studio amount to "stealing" it?
Chaplain
Member
Not two years later since this is exclusive to X1 in the 4th quarter of 2015. Probably six months to nine months (3rd or 4th quarter 2016).
SomedayTheFire
Member
I know a fair few casual gamers who are incredibly pissed off now. Obviously this won't be a majority but people I never expected to even know about the news.
meanspartan
Member
Isn't Microsoft laying off lots of people?
Maybe don't waste money turning 3rd parties into your personal whores. And shame on Crystal Dynamics for spitting on their own fans
Maybe don't waste money turning 3rd parties into your personal whores. And shame on Crystal Dynamics for spitting on their own fans
Still at work (lunch break), missed out on the craziness. :/
When I first heard though, my first thought is that this was entirely about Uncharted. MS obviously wants to have their "Uncharted-killer" and SE knows that there's no way they could take on U4 on the PS4 next holiday. So now, MS gets their (temporary) exclusive Uncharted-esque game, SE gets a bag of money, and Tomb Raider 2 gets some breathing room on the PS4 from U4. Seems logical.
I skipped out on the first game myself. Didn't like the direction they took with it at all. Sucks for PC/PS4 gamers that were really anticipating it next year though.
Also, I don't know how anyone could think this is anything other than a timed-exclusive. But nice to see some insiders confirming it for the super skeptical people.
When I first heard though, my first thought is that this was entirely about Uncharted. MS obviously wants to have their "Uncharted-killer" and SE knows that there's no way they could take on U4 on the PS4 next holiday. So now, MS gets their (temporary) exclusive Uncharted-esque game, SE gets a bag of money, and Tomb Raider 2 gets some breathing room on the PS4 from U4. Seems logical.
I skipped out on the first game myself. Didn't like the direction they took with it at all. Sucks for PC/PS4 gamers that were really anticipating it next year though.
Also, I don't know how anyone could think this is anything other than a timed-exclusive. But nice to see some insiders confirming it for the super skeptical people.
Paracelsus
Member
I can't think of one single western late port in the PS3 days that didn't end up bombing horribly, I could be remembering wrong though.
R_thanatos
Member
This is the most clearer CBOAT post i've ever seen.
WooHooAlex
Member
This thread is just begging for a title change.
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
I bet they despise proliferation of internet forums in general. The message gained from the discourse in this thread would have taken months to spread without an easily accessible system like a forum.
Old tactics of timed-moneyhatting are running their course and will probably be much less common in the coming years.
You think all gamers follow this news so tightly like we did here on gaf? They are still getting the game exclusively on Xbox one in that period of time. Negative press? You're making this a much bigger deal than it actually is.
Thanks, its pretty much confirmed. I can also confirm that this is why I hate xbox.