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Will “PS3 Exclusive” Assassin's Creed III Missions Be Coming to XBOX 360?

Assassin’s Creed III launched earlier this week on the Xbox 360 and PS3 and the response to the game has been somewhat mixed. However, Ubisoft has been touting an exclusive DLC pack for the PS3, featuring Benetict Arnold. These missions are meant to provide more gameplay and might actually sway your decision on what version to get of the game.

However, in playing the Xbox 360 version yesterday, Pixel Related noticed something odd.

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Cam9774186d ago

Sony payed for them so... No.

MikeMyers4185d ago

Anything is possible. Microsoft paid for GTA IV's extra content. I'm not sure how I feel about fragmenting content on various platforms. To me it seems a bit ridiculous trying to get consumers to buy multiple systems to play the same game, especially coming from 3rd party publishers. Trouble is this has been happening for a very long time and I don't see it stopping anytime soon.

Nimblest-Assassin4185d ago

If thats the case... I'll be pissed. Not because 360 owners are getting the dlc, thats great for them.

Its because the PS3 version of the game has that stupid big ass red label on the box for no reason

It seriously ruins the box art

ZoyosJD4185d ago

Depends on how much MS policy has changed. Their old policy was our system first or not at all.

Hence why RDR, Batman AA, and others still have dlc only on PS3, but GTA IV eventually came over.

MikeMyers4185d ago (Edited 4185d ago )

@ZoyosJD

There are many policies and many backroom deals. This has been the case for a very long time. Microsoft's policy is much like Sony's in that they don't want sloppy seconds in order to remain competitive.

John Carmack once noted Sony has a policy that if a game is released later on (the PS3) that it must include additional content. That is so the game remains competitive because we all know later releases can and do suffer from overall sales compared to original sales. Not 100% of the time but most times.

Microsoft also does not want sloppy seconds and they too want extra content. Notable games would be Joe Danger. It first came out on the PS3 then later on the Xbox 360 under the special edition with added content. The PS3 is also used for DLC as a tactical tool as we can see with Battlefield 3.

http://www.computerandvideo...

As you can see the PS3 had a one week early contract. Virtua Fighter 5 was also rumored to be exclusive on the PS3 until 6 months later. Then it came out on the Xbox 360 with online play. Both systems constantly go back and forth to try and win fans over.

As I say, this has been going on for generations and it's not likely to disappear. The PS2 had games like GTA: San Andreas on a timed exclusive run for 6 months as well. Microsoft seems to be using DLC more so as a tactic likely because it costs less for both sides. Either way I'm not sure I agree with it as it bridges a gap between consumers who shouldn't have to buy multiple systems over 3rd party content.

pixelsword4184d ago (Edited 4184d ago )

It too can be yours for $49.99...

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Thatguy-3104185d ago

Yea it is just like any multiplatform "exclusive" dlc that Microsoft has had. Anything thats a multiplatform and its exclusive in reality its "timed". Who knows but I wouldnt be surprise if it does show up on xbox

Knight_Crawler4185d ago

The Joker missions in Batman AA for the PS3 never did come to the 360.

Chevalier4185d ago

Did any of the previous Assassin Creed missions end up on 360? I don't know, but, each game had them and if those went to 360 later then it's to be expected.

P_Bomb4185d ago (Edited 4185d ago )

Sony and Ubi' always do exclusive stuff for Assassin's Creed, and it's stayed exclusive so far. Brotherhood had the exclusive 'Copernicus Conspiracy' http://blog.us.playstation.... , now AC3 has Benedict Arnold.

It's always been this way. Exclusive MP betas, free copy of AC1 with Revelations, exclusive handheld games 'Bloodlines' and 'Liberation' with PS3 cross-connect perks, Abstergo PS Home space, Copernicus. MGS4 even had an Altair skin for Snake.

Persistantthug4185d ago

I'll check the store for that Copernicus DLC.

I didn't know....thanks guys. :)

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KwietStorm_BLM4184d ago

How do you know what they "payed" (paid) for?

GRamirez4186d ago

Could be a timed exclusive.

hawkeyejonjon4185d ago

I doubt it. It was said that the brotherhood exclusive dlc on ps3 was timed but it never went to xbox. Time could just repeat itself. It probably will stay exclusive on ps3 and never go to xbox again.

yewles14186d ago

As big as the subject of Benedict Arnold is, I'm betting on timed exclusive.

DivineAssault 4185d ago

Who cares? They have Hello 4 remember?

Blastoise4185d ago

Well if we're talking of exlusives, it's on PC too.
And Dawnguard isn't any good anyway. More overpriced garbage from Bethesda

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ronin4life4185d ago

And in the days of Gta IV and oblivion timed exclusive content PS3 had resistance and uncharted.

What's your point?

Swiggins4185d ago

Ignore him, there's a reason he only has 1 bubble.

SJPFTW4185d ago

LOL Resistance is garbage

Hicken4184d ago

Is this a timed exclusive, or is it like the DLC in previous iterations, and a TRUE exclusive?

If this isn't timed(like the DLC in previous games), then your comparison is flawed. Like that nonsense Belking spouts below.

dodo1014185d ago

You know what happend to the gtaIV dlc right??
So it's possible.

bubblebeam4185d ago

I hate exclusive DLC for multiplats. It's a crappy decision by publishers, as it isn't fair for everyone.

In saying that, it should remain exclusive as it was advertised as such. If it were a timed exclusive, Ubisoft or Sony should have announced it already.
I haven't picked up my pre-order of AC3 yet, but I got the PS3 version. A big reason was because 1 disc, and the dlc.

I don't care that much if 360 owners get it to (I also own an Xbox), it's just that I feel a little bit cheated if it does go there (same goes for 360-ps3 'exclusive dlc).

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Games with the dumbest NPCs

Non-playable characters in certain games are meme material, thanks to their foolish behavior. These are the big-budget games with the dumbest NPCs.

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closed_account260d ago (Edited 260d ago )

Bethesda makes the most consistently stupid NPCs, like really bad... yet I still can't help but love playing their games. Guilty pleasure, I guess. *sigh* 😩

Flawlessmic259d ago

How did redfall not make the cut.

anast259d ago (Edited 259d ago )

Every Bethesda game and Every Halo game. This list needed to have Cyberpunk somewhere.

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10 Most Peaceful Areas in Games

Here are the most peaceful areas in games that are otherwise quite violent, offering players respite from chaos in the game world.

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Babadook7265d ago

My first thought was the safe rooms in the resident evil series. When you hear that enchanting music you know you’re safe.

Killer2020UK265d ago

I literally just came here to post this. That music in the Resi 1 safe rooms is playing in my head.

Rimeskeem264d ago

I was thinking TLOU work benches. Although I remember one time where it was a false security.

closed_account264d ago

Perfect. 👌👌

I'd add the top of my highrise apartment in GTA Online. That calm, quiet peace, just knowing as soon as I step out that door I will be bombarded by 8 and 12 year olds calling each other n**** and f****, trolled by combat jets and rocket launchers.

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henbayward264d ago

The entire map of SotC is peaceful as hell. Used to just ride around exploring it.

mastershredder264d ago (Edited 264d ago )

Afterlife in Cyberpunk 2077 is a peaceful area? Erm, hands down and very hard to miss, Misty Olszewski's Esoterica is the absolute epitome of peaceful areas in that game.

raiden_188264d ago

The "last of us" deer location i found to be a welcoming respite. It was nice to not have someone trying to eat me.

RPGer264d ago

Kingdom Hearts tend to present half peaceful areas and most of them are amazing.

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'Assassin’s Creed III': Ten Years Later

With the recent reveal of Assassin’s Creed Mirage and the promise that the series will return to its roots, there hasn’t been a better time to get stuck into Assassin’s Creed’s back catalog, whether it’s replaying an old favorite or getting lost in previously looked-over classic.

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SinisterMister539d ago

Ten years later, we miss the old you, Assassin's Creed.

Popsicle539d ago (Edited 539d ago )

I really enjoyed Assassins Creed 3. My only complaint was that I didn’t enjoy when I had to switch from Connor to Desmond. It’s a personal preference, but Connor’s story was just more fun for me.

On a side note, Black flag was the most enjoyable of the AC games I played.