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Negotiations Between OnLive and Microsoft & Sony over Exclusives (Gears of War, Uncharted etc)

Gamer Euphoria writes: "As of the time of writing, over 50 publishers have partnered with Onlive; publishers such as Take-Two, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Atari, Codemasters, THQ, Warner Bros., 2D Boy, Eidos Interactive, Disney Interactive Studios just to name a few. But the big sink or swim aspect for the system is the big AAA titles. Are gamers willing to invest their time in to this sytem when all the big exclusives are on PS3, Xbox360 or Wii?

Would companies such as Microsoft or Sony be willing to allow their exclusives to appear on OnLive? After all they’re not seen as a rival gaming distributor. Take a look at the transcript from our recent interview with Product Manager for OnLive, Andre Srinivasan at EuroGamer Expo 2011:"

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dangert124623d ago

This Is not going to work? why would people by an xbox or ps3 if they could play both sets of exclusives minus the consoles they just have to deal with the online drm which is why i would never sign up for it

HappyGaming4622d ago

Exactly this would be like Sony sellings its exclusives to Xbox or vise versa... Not going to happen as long as Sony and MS are still selling their own consoles!

Cloud gaming is the future though it is just too early. What made youtube such a great success? It came out at the right time when internet speeds were fast enough for enough user to visit the website!

There had been other online video distribution sites long before Youtube but with so many people on dial up back in the late 90s they were all destined to fail!

iamnsuperman4622d ago

The Onlive people have been promising a lot. They are never going to get console exclusives. They may get an exclusive for onlive but what developer would develop for a console with a very low install base. Like you said internet speeds are just not right for cloud based gaming and this is unlikely to change in the next 10 years with the current economic climate (not cheap or easy to upgrade a countries internet). I think what the mean is the might get there own exclusive by small publishers who want to get there name out and not Sony or Microsoft exclusives

WrAiTh Sp3cTr34622d ago

I could actually see MS and Sony published games being on Onlive, but only games that have PC counterparts. Games like the first Gears of War, Planetside, DCUO potentially...but not Uncharted, IMO anyway.

zero_gamer4622d ago

Cloud gaming will have the future but it will not be the future end all be all solution of gaming. You're comparing this to YouTube but yet YouTube is not the future of TV nor it will be.

Cloud gaming will be the Netflix of gaming, nothing more.

Mr Tretton4622d ago

"You're comparing this to YouTube but yet YouTube is not the future of TV nor it will be."

I don't know about that.

MaxXAttaxX4616d ago (Edited 4616d ago )

If OnLive goes down, you lose access to your games. You can't sell, trade or share them. No chance of getting cheaper copies(new or used). Nothing.

I prefer physical copies, thank you.

Besides, it seems like the guy was talking about their own unique exclusive content, not precisely PS3/360 exclusives.

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KonaBro4623d ago

that Microsoft and Sony would give up their exclusives for OnLive, you are quite naive.

GamerEuphoria4623d ago

@KonaBro

Where did I say I believe anything? I think you need to have a look at what journalism entails. We are reporting on what has been said. No speculation, or beliefs.

If it happens, it happens. If not, then not.

RememberThe3574623d ago

It's human nature to interpret the information we're given. And this doesn't even imply that MS and Sony are in talks with OnLive, only that OnLive want's it's own exclusives. The question was asked one way and answered an other.

"Brad: So my next question is, will we see any exclusives jump from Sony or Microsoft because you’re not considered a “rival company”

Andre: Most definitely. We’re definitely working on exlusives. Both full games and additional content."

The interviewer asks if we'll see X360 or PS3 exclusives on their service and the guy answers that they want exclusive content.

Also, OnLive is indeed and direct competitor to MS and Sony. This is a dog eat dog business that why there are only three console makers. I hope OnLive does well, because competition often breads excellence, but I'm not sure they'll be able to survive.

GamerEuphoria4622d ago

I agree everything has to be interpreted, and can be interpreted in more than one way.

But, as a journalist you have to make a choice on the interpretation, and I'm 99% sure I've taken this the right way.

a) I specifically asked "We assume you’re never going to get the exclusives like Gears or Uncharted, bu-"

I was interupted, where he asked excuse me? The fact I've named a huge MS/PS3 exclusive, and he's told me not to assume they are getting them.

Secondly, if we interpret it your way, it would mean OnLive would get its very own exclusives that no other console has. I'd be willing to stake my name that no developers are going to make a big money exclusive for OnLive and not put it on the Xbox or the PS3. Would you put millions into an untested system with an untested fanbase, thats also hindered my broadband speeds and internet usuage limits?

If you would, then I bet your one of the only ones in the world.

Thats why I've interpreted it like I have, and I'd love to hear your rebuttal.

Saladfax4622d ago (Edited 4622d ago )

Except for both companies are in the market for both hardware and software. Opening large amounts of potential software sales up to an untapped market equals more money.

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dantesparda4623d ago

i think Onlive is a very interesting concept and i dont think that the lag issue is that bad, but the picture quality is just horrible to me, it looks like bad compressed video, and it eats up to much bandwith at the same time. I mean it eats up 5+mbps at a time when all the dsgusting ass ISPs are placing caps on their services. And then the last issue i have with them is their games, nothing to exciting there for me. Plus i think they are too expensive to tell you the truth

WhiteLightning4623d ago

Why....OnLive will die off sooner or later and the reason for that is because it will always be over shadowed by the PS3, 360 and even the PC.

As Maxumus Prime has already stated "Exclusives are exclusives".......they exsist for a reason you know

BlmThug4623d ago (Edited 4623d ago )

When MS and Sony will focus on Cloud gaming for their own systems then Onlive will be 6ft under the ground

Sandworm794623d ago

Onlive can only work in regions with fast net speeds. If we can agree that sony/microsoft make the most money from royalties on games sold and not the console hardware,i honestly dont see why they wont embrace onlive.

Christopher4623d ago (Edited 4622d ago )

I'm not sure if you're aware or not, but they put out the hardware so they can charge everyone licensing fees for putting their own games on their platform. The hardware is pivotal to them making money. Reducing the chances that people won't buy games on their system? Horrible for business.

The _only_ way this works is if they put out exclusives that are older than two years or so on Onlive. Even then, it's a horrible business decision since it pretty much removes a lot of their potential for long-term money from box, digital, and DLC sales.

IMHO, this quote is taken out of context. I believe the Onlive Manager meant exclusives for Onlive, not Sony or Microsoft exclusives being put on their platform.

kudakadere4623d ago

it would only happen if Microsoft or Sony bought Onlive out .

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15 Top Notch Single-Player Games You Can Complete in 10 Hours

For those who don't have time for massive open worlds or role-playing games with epic tales, these 15 games are worth checking out.

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anast87d ago

Good games for the $9.99 bin, you can get all of the Metro's for $10 in a bundle.

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Rumored Gears of War Collection is at the top of my 2024 Xbox wishlist

As the long-rumored Gears of War Collection looks like it may finally materialize on Xbox, the timing could not be better as Gears 6 and movie news swirls.

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1Victor140d ago (Edited 140d ago )

(Insert “It should be multi platform if Microsoft investors wants more money” JK here)
All jokes aside congratulations to all the gears fans it will be a blast I remember having fun on the first one on my 360 elite till got RROD and quit Xbox all together but that’s a story for another day.
Congratulations 🎊 🍾 🎉 🎈 🎉 🙏

Wyesvin140d ago

I'm excited for this just aslong is on the pc also cause I don't have the newest xbox console.

shinoff2183140d ago

I enjoyed the tactical one. I can't remember the actual name but it was fun.

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Gears of War Collection allegedly in testing phase for Xbox release

Marcus Fenix and the crew could be back on your screens once more, as the rumored Gears of War Collection is near completion on Xbox.

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VenomUK141d ago

sweeeeeeeeeeeet
Switch and PS5 owners are gonna love this.

Stuart5756141d ago

Every article, console fanboy trite, all these years later. Let me explain it AGAIN, in simple terms for the fanboys. Sentient human gamers do have their preferred platform, however they will buy and own multiple platforms so they can enjoy the games they want to enjoy. I own and have owned multiple platforms, Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft and now Valve, simply to enjoy a wide range of games across a broad spectrum of platforms. It's great. You don't have to pick a 'team' and cheer them on through thick and thin, dissing the other 'team'. And for you 'VenomUK' to state 'Switch and PS5 owners are gonna love this', proves that you're a bit behind. Learn, enjoy, live, develop, trust and coexist if you can, life is better that way.

Blad3runner00141d ago

@Stuart5756
Well said.
This is why i never understand fanboying over hardware. This is not like a sports team, its just hardware. Why some people have this mentality to pick a side and stick with it and refuse to look at other platforms, therefore depriving themselves of games that are only available on those platforms. They are suppose to be gamers after all?

FinalFantasyFanatic141d ago

It's practically guaranteed to come to PC as well, if that's the case, I might pick it up after it gets a discount or two.

TheEroica141d ago (Edited 141d ago )

Thank goodness for pro gamer companies like Microsoft.... It's about time we unified platforms where now only corporate suits benefit! Pro gamers all the way. Thanks Microsoft!

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RaidenBlack141d ago

Yup ... bring Gears 2, 3 Judgement as well as Fable II and Halo 5 to PC

phoenixwing141d ago

Online portions would be a bonus.

FinalFantasyFanatic141d ago

I'm really shocked that Halo 5 still isn't on PC yet, almost everything is ported over and that's the only Halo game that hasn't been ported.

Profchaos141d ago

Take it with a grain of salt this leaker has been wrong many Times

The connection has been rumoured in the past so there's some credibility but it's more if it's actually in testing or not

Father__Merrin141d ago

tell u what gears 3 on series x same 360 game but in 4k and 60fps is a dream it looks crystal clear

Sciurus_vulgaris141d ago

The Series X enhanced versions of Gears 3 and Judgement can at times look like Xbox One titles.

Concertoine141d ago

Yeah i got into Gears 3 multiplayer last year. People still play it a lot. Tons of maps and looks great with the 60 FPS.

Brazz141d ago

It would be funny to see Gears of War collection on Nintendo Switch.

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