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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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there is no release date for next gen versions so what would ms delay ?
EightBitNate
Member
FIFA in the EU
Madden in the US
Boom.
Madden in the US
Boom.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
The next-gen version is actually running on a new engine, and EA has never delivered their first round of sports titles day and date with last gen versions.
Think about it, Madden PS4/One is coming out nearly 2 or 3 months after the PS360 versions.
That being said, if the PS4 releases a few weeks in advance and the game is a launch title for both, I doubt EA would pass up all that day one console money even with a MS' Moneyhat, launch buyers are notoriously voracious and FIFA is easily the number one game for both consoles in PAL.
It would have to be an absurd amount of money to delay the PS4 version to the One launch. There will be a staggered launch or both would release post-launch I think.
Well sony delayed Next-gen by saying it won't start until they say it starts, why aren't you mad at them!!
There's never been a date on the next gen version. So, they'll likely skate on the PS4 date awkwardness and just say it was always meant to be for whenever the XBO launches, because reasons and stuff.
Duxxy3
Member
Anything later than console launch is a delay.
intheinbetween
Member
that's the main point in all this "screw MS for delaying my PS4 version", there is no release date announced yet for the next-gen versions, they're different.
Buy at launch, some trade-in offer at GAME or something to get the Xbox One Bundle cheaper. They usually do stuff with old consoles as well.
Was there not also a GAF thread about Amazon letting people trade in against the next-gen versions? Maybe coincidence.
speed3freak
Banned
A bundle is not a free game. When the cost of the console is $499 or whatever it costs in Europe, and the consumer sees that at this MSRP, they are being given a free game, it is more powerful than simply bundling a game (that they will still pay for) and adding it to the MSRP.
Final Fantasy in Asia.
Salvor.Hardin
Banned
According to Amazon UK Fifa 14 was a launch title for the PS4.
EightBitNate
Member
They wouldn't buy it if Xbox One itself was free.
King Beyond the wall
Member
I was under the impression that amazon had changed their release date for the next gen versions of FIFA? If not, and if there has nver been a release date, then I'm not sure what basis this discussion has.
KaiserBecks
Member
How people even try to argue against a free game baffles me. Microsoft could ship that console with a cure for Aids and people would still complain that it doesn't cure Polio.
PapaJustify
Member
Why? Doesn't seem likely that they would have released the game on two different dates for PS4, Xbone rather than releasing both versions on the same day. It's probably true that Sony is launching in October and EA simply isn't ready at that point...
intheinbetween
Member
not according to Amazon.es, it's been TBA since I pre-ordered PS4
Sho_Nuff82
Member
The people who are upset aren't PAL gamers interested in buying an Xbox.
The only speculative downside to this would be a delay of the PS4 version, which is totally unconfirmed because a) we don't know the PS4 release date, b) we don't know the One release date, c) we don't know the FIFA next gen release date, and d) we don't know if this hypothetical bundle moneyhat stipulates any guarantees of day and date releases or timed exclusivity.
As I said above, EA knows that FIFA is probably going to be the biggest purchase for day one PS4 buyers, they'd be ceding a lot of sales to CoD/AC/Killzone etc if they were to delay it just to appease MS, not really worth the drop in marketshare on the Sony side.
Glorified G
Member
How much money would it take for MS to moneyhat a ps4 delay?
miDnIghtEr20C
Banned
Would be sick if that was a North America bundle.
Duxxy3
Member
Uh huh...
how big is CoD, AC, and Killzone in Europe though?
Salvor.Hardin
Banned
I maintain the theory that Peter Moore is just getting back at Sony for the tough time that Sony and EA's partnership gave Sega NA when Moore was working there. EA turned its back on Sega and so the Dreamcast failed.
You should wait a few hours since Sony will likely have a release list of games to go along with their release date.
iceatcs
Junior Member
Like me, I want to buy Xbox One but it's too much. I don't play FIFA and never played in my life.
I wish there is another way. This free FIFA likely not allow pre-sale.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Yeah, that must be it.[/badbusinesspractices]
intheinbetween
Member
Sho_Nuff82
Member
I'm sure someone will come along to correct me, but I think CoD sells about 40% of its units in PAL, AC closer to 60%, and KZ probably greater than 70%.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
If madden is for US Id be a happy man
And of course nhl for Canada...
SenjutsuSage
Banned
You probably wouldn't buy one even without Kinect bundled. Be honest.
Is MS delaying FIFA14 via EA for PS4 even possible? Wouldn't FIFA have any say in this? I don't think it's in their best interest to cut off one of their biggest sponsors like that. I'm sure there are some contracts in place for this.
Then again, money talks to everybody and if MS has one thing, it's money.
EDIT: With sponsors I actually mean Sony as in them being one of the biggest FIFA sponsors.
Then again, money talks to everybody and if MS has one thing, it's money.
EDIT: With sponsors I actually mean Sony as in them being one of the biggest FIFA sponsors.
Moon_frogger
Member
I don't understand 'unique exclusive'. So it's only exclusive because its bundled and will still be sold standalone on the ps4? That's not exclusive by any stretch of the term.
Still coming out on PS3. The lions share of sales will comes from that, so EA could make the argument that its not a major drop to delay the PS4 version.
They have done. They also just happen to have enough money to do stuff like this.
It's actually surprising that Microsoft, with all the money they do have, haven't just bought whole companies like EA already.
Again I'll state, FIFA aren't sponsors, they are the licensee's. EA are locked into a contract, It's not their decision to make.
Salvor.Hardin
Banned
There's absolutely no reason for them to do that. It would be way too much involvement and management. As long as those guys can make best-sellers, MS will continue to bankroll their DLC. As soon as people stop buying their games, MS will move on. It's a hassle-free relationship that both enjoy.
intheinbetween
Member
EA has to release the games in the most common platforms but I highly doubt there's anything about the release dates, specially if no release date has been given yet for the next-gen versions.
SwiftDeath
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3rdamention
Member
This comparison isn't even in the same ball park. Not even close. People choosing to kill themselves didn't do anything to the rights of Apple's customers. It didn't have any negative impact on their policies.
It was workers unhappy with abusive labor practices. Kinda sad and disrespectful to even bring it up considering it has nothing to do with the Xbox One, its policies, and 180s.
ChiliManiac
Banned
What if, just what if it's the Fable MMO and they box that in with the system and it's F2P?
Sho_Nuff82
Member
Edit: nvm
Article writer has already clarified in this thread.
wow 40 pages over this? ms sure has rustled some feelings over here. but yeah this is pretty big if true, especially for those who is serious about their fifa. like the others said, if one buys a next gen fifa with an xbone then his friend will want to buy a next gen fifa with a xbone.