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‘Watch Dogs’ on PS4 could be released one week earlier than other versions

Several retailers are listing an earlier release date for the PS4 version of "Watch Dogs" compared to the other versions.

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NukaCola3876d ago

Watch Dogs should release on Nov 15th for all systems. Whether or not the Xbone releases is its own issue. But MS csn go to hell if they try to hold back other versions because they aren't prepared for launch.

XboxFun3876d ago

How can MS possibly hold back or stop a release of a game made and ready to ship?

jmc88883876d ago

One of their asinine corporate law rules.

You know the way we pretend they have authority to screw with our lives in certain ways (like others do as well of course).

Now we don't know if this will be the case. My guess is if anyone can force MS to 'allow' it, Ubisoft would be one of them. Big devs have more power.

Microsoft had the rule with the 360 that to release a game on the 360 it had to pass certain asinine rules that any punch-drunk with power oligopoly of an organization would try like gangsters to enforce.

Because it's a new generation, we don't know how their internal rules of moron-ness apply. Are they extending this bs to this new generation or not?

Even if the answer is YES...does it apply when the Xbox One isn't even out yet? Perhaps Ubisoft has found an out/loophole.

I don't remember all the rules, but if memory serves correct Microsoft said that any multiplatform game had to be equal or greater than any other (console?) version. It also had to release 1st or at the same time as other versions. I think there were others, but been awhile since I saw them.

Small devs could never get away with it, but Ubisoft/EA/Activision if anyone has the clout to bend the rules a bit. Though I really think it has more to do with the release date of the game comes before the release date of the Xbox One.

Just remember if you hate such asinine corporate law, they rule the congress and presidency.

ShinMaster3876d ago

Because:
http://www.edge-online.com/...
They say they can refuse to release of any game on Xbox that has more/better content on disc on other platforms or has already been released earlier on other platforms.

XboxFun3876d ago (Edited 3876d ago )

@Jmc88

Watchdogs is already in the final production stages, possibly even gold and ready to ship. How can MS stop that? And even if Ubi decided to launch Watchdogs early what would MS do, cancel a game already confirmed for the Xbox One and 360?

NukaCola's remark was pure fodder plain and simple. There is no way MS could stop or hold back anything Ubi would want to do.

People keep bringing that parity rule out that a Sony exec dropped but what game was effected by the rule. What game did MS enforce their law on?

The rule is in place for MS to refuse any game they see fit. Just like the signs in businesses that say "We reserve the right to refuse...". I'm sure Sony has the same type of rule where they to can refuse a game for any reason.

@Chicky
Rayman Legends? Please provide a link from Ubi saying that this was true. All I got was a possible rumor of this from a Nintendo site.

ChickeyCantor3876d ago

They did it to rayman legends...

3-4-53876d ago

It's like Microsoft wants people to not like them.

johndoe112113876d ago

@ xboxfun

Considering that 90% of multiplats released on the current gen systems were released simultaneously,how the hell do you know the rule wasn't enforced???

NukaCola3876d ago

Xboxfun

You don't seem to see any MS issues do you? Final Fantasy XIII PS3 sat in a warehouse for months until the 360 version was completed before they simultaneously released. MS paid for that.

All I'm saying is that the game should launch once it goes gold. PS4 gamers shouldn't be screwed out a week waiting for the xbone version to release as well. This isn't Xbox hate, it's just how MS is as a company.

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PraxxtorCruel3876d ago

Stop the unnecessary MS hate you have. It's getting ridiculous.

Deadpoolio3876d ago

Cause that isn't at all something that Microsoft would do LOL....Funniest thing I've read today they would totally pull that kind of BS

karl3876d ago

what? it isnt ridiculous.. its reasonable.

thats how it was last gen .. its not crazy this company will try the same again..

dont u think?

Sono4213875d ago

Unnecessary?... umm... your on this site... have you not been paying attention to literally anything they've been doing lately?

I can't remember the last positive bit of news iv'e heard about Microsoft lately besides the 180, which was just them fixing what they messed up in the first place.

aceitman3876d ago

it has been stated that the development time on ps4 is easier and quicker.

isa_scout3876d ago

Nah, the PS4 version will launch when the system launches... I already have my PS4 Watchdogs bundle preordered from Amazon, so I can't see them holding back any versions. They may hold back the Xbox One version for the systems launch, but that should be it.

TomShoe3876d ago

TIMED EXCLUSIVE LOL

Eat it M$.

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rajman3876d ago

So it will be possible to buy Watch Dogs for PS4 3 days before the consoles release? Whats the point? Why not release it on the consoles release date?

Skate-AK3876d ago

They did that with the Wii U too.

jmc88883876d ago

People who can't wait can pick up a copy and have it waiting when their console arrives.

People who don't want to pay for overnight shipping for their games and don't want to wait 7-10 business days after they get their console to receive the game can order it using the 7-10 business days regular shipping option, yet because it releases earlier than the console, they'll get it +- a couple of days they receive the console.

The earlier something is on the shelf is earlier is can garner sales. It also gives retailers a chance to restock BEFORE the console even launches. Like CoD:Ghosts coming out the 5th. They can sell out of the initial allotment, and get another shipment within that 10 day period.

Lubu3876d ago

I have to wait for the ups truck to deliver my goods from Amazon. Its usually around 6pm. I'm getting my ps4 from GameStop because of the credit I have. But I'm buying all my games from amazon because they ship free and I have no sales tax. If I get my games ahead of the system release, I can go to GameStop at midnight, pick up the system, and have the games ready for me to play. Otherwise, I'm stuck until the ups guy decides to show up.

STICKzophrenic3876d ago

Might wanna check the sales tax part again. Amazon recently started charging it. All my pre-orders related to PS4 are adding it. Could just be where I live though.

STICKzophrenic3876d ago

So it does depend on where you live. From amazon.com:

About Sales Tax on Items Sold by Amazon.com

Items shipped to certain states are subject to tax.

Items sold by Amazon.com LLC, or its subsidiaries, and shipped to destinations in the following states are subject to tax:

Arizona
California
Georgia
Kansas
Kentucky
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Texas
Virginia
Washington

Note: No sales tax is charged when purchasing gift cards; however, purchases paid for with gift cards may be subject to tax.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/he...

I live in VA, so yay I get taxed!

KrisButtar3876d ago (Edited 3876d ago )

Nov.15th is a Friday and when the PS4 releases. The game will release on Tuesday Nov. 12th, as all games in NA get released on Tuesdays. Be kinda pointless picking up a system on Friday and have to wait until Tuesday Nov.19th to play the damn machine.

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The entire WatchDogs series is 87% off and it's not even Black Friday

If you are looking for a bargain, check out the huge discounts across the entire WatchDogs series on Steam.

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Watch Dogs Deserves A Remake, More Than Ever

With the world of information and technology, privacy and security growing every day, Watch Dogs deserves another chance in the spotlight, now more than ever.

RaidenBlack1000d ago

The only Ubi title that deserves a faithful remake right now is Splinter Cell 1.
All 2014+ Ubi titles are just underwhelming. Especially ones from 2016+ are just cancer.

LucasRuinedChildhood1000d ago (Edited 1000d ago )

Seriously, are we so far removed from Ubisoft actually making good games that people now praise Watch_Dogs in retrospect?

"Watch_Dogs has remained one of my favourite games of the last ten years." Jesus Christ.

HankHill1000d ago

I remember being so disappointed in Watch Dogs when I played it at release. It was alright, but I think I fell for the hype and I needed a game to play on my new PS4.

obidanshinobi1000d ago

This is what happens when mediocrity gets praised as good.
Standards are slipping across the whole entertainment industry.
What was once considering rubbish is now considered as OK, what once was OK is now being praised as good etc etc.

LamerTamer1000d ago

Everyone has their own likes. I liked it a lot myself. I played through it twice and liked the car chases and the open world with fairly decent environments and missions. It suffered from the whole downgrade thing where they showed graphics that weren't actually there. No game will appeal to everyone but it was still ambitious for it's time.

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gantarat1000d ago

assassin's creed 1 should get a remake.

ExBee1000d ago

For certain! AC1 was brilliant at the time but with new graphics and gameplay it would be amazing! Do you prefer old combat or new though?

RaidenBlack1000d ago

I'd say a reimagining of AC1.
I direct AC1 remake would be a bad idea. It'll need better story pacing and significant better world building.

BlaqMagiq11000d ago

Old. Let it play like how it did with AC2-Syndicate style gameplay but refine the setting and story.

Profchaos1000d ago

It would need a lot changed for it to be enjoyable again as even back in 2007 on launch we were all complaining about it's repetitive gameplay go here perform one of three side quests repeat then assassination now do it over and over until a big battle with a unforgiving checkpoint system.

BlaqMagiq11000d ago

Absolutely. It needs it. The only AC I truly didn't enjoy.

chicken_in_the_corn1000d ago

I'd prefer it didn't. Ubisoft would make it so bloated, it wouldn't be anywhere near the original

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smolinsk1000d ago (Edited 1000d ago )

Absolutely, this watch dogs legion was terrible boring.

Profchaos1000d ago (Edited 1000d ago )

As a fan of the franchise legion was garbage and I regretted my purchase for the first time in the franchise the entire thing felt like an experiment in NPC behaviour and released without the writers input on what makes a good story.

I don't think I'm alone in that feeling though as wrench and Aiden are brought back and the campaign was rewritten to fit them.

I am tempted to buy the season pass to play it again with Aiden but fool me twice shame on me I'm waiting for a deep sale

camel_toad1000d ago

Agreed. Despite the annoying hipness of the characters in part 2 I thought it was a really fun game. I was extremely disappointed and surprised at how many steps back they took with Legion. You'd think it was made by an entirely different team. Or was it?

It was just so devoid of fun.

LamerTamer1000d ago

Honestly one of my biggest annoyances with Legion is that they took out the camera views for the driving. I mean the behind the car view that they stuck us with is near unplayable. I always used a first person driving view. After two releases why did they take OUT features? I don't get it.

TheSinsibleOne1000d ago

The fist watchdog game was the best by far
After that they weren't weird and annoying with that hipster stuff. Aiden was a badass.

LamerTamer1000d ago

I thought so at first too. I got used to it and it ended up being good after some play time. I just had to give it a chance.

TheEnigma3131000d ago

Remake the PoP series from xbox/ps2/gc era

RaidenBlack1000d ago

They are remaking Sands of Time.

TheEnigma3131000d ago

That's good news. Hopefully it's done right.

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Inside the Driver game that died so that Watch Dogs could live

From VG247: "When cars slide, they leave tyre marks. In a game like Driver, they’re an aesthetic touch, part of the inherent cool of a handbrake turn. But those dark shadows in the road also tell a story. From tyre marks, you can determine the speed of a vehicle, when it started to skid, and its ultimate direction of travel – long after the car itself has vanished into the distance."

vallencer1065d ago

Different spellings in different parts of the world friend. Tyre is a correct way to spell it.

Pridefall1065d ago

Dunno why you got downvpted when tyre is correct in Australia.

mikefizzled11064d ago

The mystery that is En Fore Gee

neutralgamer19921065d ago

Give us driver San Francisco remastered

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen1065d ago

Why did they stop making some of the best games ever? Driver was one of them.

Gameseeker_Frampt1064d ago

Assassins Creed 2 showed Ubisoft how to make money and Far Cry 2 showed them that gamers don't like complex ideas. Now Ubisoft just turns out games that are just variations of the same thing.

WeAreLegion1065d ago

Best driving mechanics ever made. Nothing has come close.

Gardenia1065d ago

A story driven game with pure driving gameplay. I'd love to see a new Driver game or a remake of the first one.

ApocalypseShadow1065d ago

Yes. This one. A definite remake of the first without adding any ridiculous fluff. The first game had great physics and sound for its time. The start of the car in the beginning cinema I watched constantly. My father and uncles were big muscle and classic car freaks. Only thing crazy about the game was the relentless cops in the last level. Insane the way those police cars were and launched at you.

Bleemcast made it look better just like PC emulators. But would definitely take a remake.

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