Jo from GamersFTW writes: "By now we gamers have got used to certain titles only being available on certain platforms; it is frustrating at times because sometimes we have to miss out. A way around this dilemma is obviously to purchase one of each console and then you will never have to choose between the Xbox or PlayStation. However, if we are to part with our money we need to know that there will be plenty of games to make it worth our while."
What Remains of Edith Finch is a game I've been putting off for a while now. I'm not really sure why I waited so long. I already knew it was good. I think we all did. Thankfully, the latest PS5 port featuring a fix of the slowdown issue in the game's opening minutes, as well as the new addition of a PS5 trophy list and a platinum trophy, really sealed the deal for me.
This is one of the best walking sims I have played. Lewis' story was a solid piece of writing.
These are the best short games on Xbox Game Pass. They offer a variety of different experiences that can be enjoyed without commitment.
The Xbox CEO's personal intervention led to a exclusivity deal with Microsoft, reveals Playdead co-founder Dino Patti.
You mean this guy that put one of his games on gamer pass and says it hurts sales:
https://videogames.si.com/f...
“We did a pretty good deal,” Patti says. “I also think it hurts sales. Because a lot of people just go in and try it and they don't invest. If they don't like the first 10 minutes? That’s it. Also, if you don't make the first 10 minutes amazing, maybe it's also a problem. I think [Game Pass] is okay. It's not my favorite. My favorite is the old premium model where I sell you on some video, on big images, and earn your $30. And then after that, I have to deliver. I don’t need to get money out of you later.”
He and his partner were smart in the fact to tell Sony shit no in owning the IP of Limbo. As for Inside, it's a great game. Music, atmosphere, everything is on point. Xbox got some time exclusivity. And Phil threw money at it. Luckily it wasn't permanent in that I wouldn't have been able to play it. Probably sold more on PlayStation though. But Play Dead sure knew how to make simple but fun side scroller games with puzzles in them. I would buy the next game like those. And knowing the guy, he would want me to buy his next game and earn his money that way.
You have an uncanny ability to turn little one-off stories into a tangential spiel with no ultimate purpose. What's anyone expected to get out of this?
"Did you know a developer who got a timed exclusivity deal with MS *ISN'T* a fan of a service that came out years later?"
I mean... okay? I guess the original story about Nice Guy Phil has been negated now or something?
"You have an uncanny ability to turn little one-off stories into a tangential spiel with no ultimate purpose."
He probably learned that from MS.
“Not only was Microsoft responsible for much of the game's marketing at various trade shows and conventions, but the timed exclusivity was kept very brief, as the PS4 version of Inside was released just a few months after its debut on Xbox One.”
A lot of folks think these deals are all about cash payments, but often the consideration is marketing. My guess is that this will be less so on Xbox now that Microsoft has all those studios to market.
So Phil did what he was complaining in court that Sony was doing. Lol
Headline acts like this game was never coming to Xbox. Not true. It was going to be probably a 1 year exclusive to Sony. Spencer probably gave them the same money to make it 3 months for Microsoft instead.
Cuphead is impressive!
When is Cuphead and Inside coming? Seriously, it's been way too long since the announcement. This and Below need to release soon.
What remains of Edith finch looks great. When is that coming out?
Cuphead, Recore, and Hellblade are all coming to PC. How exactly are these 'Console Exclusives'?
Misleading title to say the least.
"Limbo was available across a variety of platforms, including mobile, so it seems a little strange that the developers have decided to go exclusive with this one."
Haven't they already confirmed that Inside will hit other consoles like the PS4 at some point in the future? Same thing happened w/ Limbo if I recall, it was only available on the 360 & PC for a while before hitting every platform, so not necessarily a strange move for PlayDead.