Whatever Microsoft paid for Titanfall exclusivity, it was worth it

Anyone who is skeptical about the power of Titanfall to move hardware has not played the game.

It’s recently been announced that Microsoft has locked down the game as an exclusive. Not a timed exclusive, but an all-the-way exclusive. This game belongs to the Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the PC, forever and ever.

[NYC_Gamer]

I agree,even though dislike the fact of 3rd party titles being exclusive..EA must have really needed the funds and MS came running to them with the check book wide open..These type of events are reasons why gamers should try to own multi consoles.

[Kayant]

Yep the way it's advertised casuals will never know that it's on X360 & PC. This will defiantly sell systems for them. The way EA handled the situation was real shitty however.

[Lalanana]

I have to agree here with you. Titanfall being on MS camp is a big win for them.. I can see it selling systems for them

[4Sh0w]

Well we know exclusives are a *must from a company perspective or there would be no incentive to choose a particular platform over the other.

Options are:
Make your own studio from ground up=hardest way because the best talent is hard to find.

Buy exclusives from the best talent available= its expensive short term but longterm you dont pay them for years.

Mix both strategies.

Just a question. Why is buying 1 exclusive vs owning/buying a entire 3rd party studio worst for gamers in general?

Seems to me the strategy of paying for a particular IP vs buying the studio is overall better because those studios still can spread their talent around for future IP and even exclusives to other platforms while remaining independent and most importantly hungry vs just on a payroll collecting a check.

[gaffyh]

TitanFall will almost certainly sell the most units on Xbox 360, which will invalidate your point completely. It has the largest install base between 360 and Xbone (well whatever it will have, it won't be 80 million), so it's very likely to sell more on the 360. This is why it was stupid to pay for exclusivity because, IT'S NOT EXCLUSIVE. Microsoft exclusive means they get royalties from 360 and Xbone, and may push some Xbones, but anyone that buys it on PC will not be paying any royalties to MS, because they don't get royalties from those sales.

If it was Xbone exclusive completely, then it would really push console sales, but if I was a betting man, I'd bet that TitanFall sells most of its copies on 360.

/pach hat.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Whats amazing to me was the complete tone change. Remember that rumor that popped up several months back with a PS3 console in one the guys's office?

http://n4g.com/news/1340765...

It wasn't really the rumor itself that's unbelievable, its how excited fanboys were to see this and they really, REALLY wanted to play Titanfall so bad. Even the rumor meter is almost all the way up.

Now that's not the case their tone turned sour grapes.

"I'll buy it for 360"

"Titanfall 2 will come to PS4"

Which could happen actually.

I'll buy it for my super PC, I don't need an Xbone"

"The game doesn't look that great"

http://n4g.com/news/1383288...

Now realistically we have to wait and see if MS negotiates further with EA.

Will MS Mass Effect it, or Gears Of War it? Is the question.

[scott182]

Looks good, I'll have to try it.

[Kleptic]

Steve, is that true? No fanboy bs here, serious question...I'm going to be all over Titanfall next spring unless i'm still hopelessly hooked on BF4...

but...has all the footage so far been for xbox one?...Some of it, honestly, looks like 360 footage...as nothing i've seen so far looks to be all that demanding on hardware...

again, not a criticism...cod 4 was the last cod i got into...and, at the time, i thought its balance of pacing and mechanics was about as good as multiplayer can get...I trust these devs to make one hell of an awesome multiplayer game, and will be buying it day 1...I was just assuming that at least some of whats been shown was on a 360, or at least a PC targeting the 360 'version'...i mean some particle effects were blatantly placeholder, as in lifted right out of some existing 360 assets they had for the engine...

and even if some of that was 360 footage, and it 'holds back' the pc and xbox one versions...not worried, this game is going to play awesome regardless of what it looks like...

and Angelic...I don't think its the same thing as ME or Gears...Gears has always been published by MS, and thats the important aspect...Regardless of what Cliffy used to rant about in the past; its obvious now that MS owns most of, or even all of, the gears franchise as an IP...ME was completely different, MS contracted to publish ME1, but apparently didn't buy up any rights to the game from Biwoare...Bioware kept the IP rights, but was bought up by EA...and that is how MS lost exclusivity to ME...Respawn has said numerous times they are independent, and fully own Titanfall (after all, this is what caused the whole fall out with activision to begin with)...but MS and EA have some deal going on related to publishing this game...which probably got Respawn PILES of start up money...my guess is, millions went to respawn...and MS blanketed marketing costs for EA...allowing EA to effectively rake in money without having any overhead on the title...catch is, limited platforms...

[guitarded77]

I know I'm in the minority, but I have yet to be impressed with Titanfall. So far, it seems like a lot of hype.

Some are calling it the "first true next-gen game", but if it's the first true next-gen game, how come 360 can run it?

Also... mechs and wall running are cool, but other than that, I don't see what's so special about it. Personally, I'm more impressed with Destiny and The Division for innovative multi-player.

The amount of money Microsoft is backing this game with must be pretty damn high if it's not coming to Sony platforms, AND it's already plastered all over the place with Ads.

Was it worth it???? We'll see.

[b163o1]

I don't understand, didn't the creators of COD leave the brand cause of MS wanting them to produce it year after year? What do they think MS is gonna do to this IP? I just don't understand how they can put themselves thru what they walked away from again. It's like an abused spouse thinking thing are gonna change...

[user5575708]

1) titanfall exclusive helps make x1 more appealing a few months after launch
2) titalfall is exclusive but titanfall 2 is not. but at that point MS will have established that the general titanfall crown is on xbox, so if titanfall does well then the sequel will already be popularly associated with the xbox brand

[1OddWorld]

So don't care about this game. I hope they spent themselves silly. BF4 is getting my money just keeping it real. No for real mech warrior games suck. True story.

[MysticStrummer]

Being on two other platforms has to cut into the system seller idea at least a little, but we'll see.

I agree with the title, and the timing of the announcement was genius, given the BF4 comparisons that came out the same day.

[C0LLAT]

Titanfall is going to be the most overrated, overhyped game of 2014.

Just wait and see.

[Anarki]

Majority of people will just buy it for PC. That was their problem, putting it on to PC as well. It's probably the best system seller they have, the only game that looks appealing (in my opinion) and would be one of the only reasons I'd of bought a XBOne.

[rainslacker]

I know some people will buy a system for one or two games they want, but is TitanFall really that game?

It's coming to PC, and arguably, the PC version will be better so long as the person has a mid-range PC. Couch comfort aside, the argument that it is MS exclusive because it's only on Microsoft platforms falls flat, because I would wager 99% of PS and Nintendo owners also have Windows on their PC.

I've noticed the PC being included as a MS platform as a rather new advent in the console wars. I don't think it's really pertinent to console discussion, and generally anything on PC can be played by anyone regardless of console preference, so not really a system seller.

Edit
Note the wording of this qoute, highlighted for everyone's convienance.

:“In the case of Titanfall, it's a brand new [intellectual property], and it's exclusive only, THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE TITLE, for Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC,”:"

What this means is that the first titanfall game(this specific one) will be Xbox exclusive(and PC I guess).

Doesn't mean they can't make a TF2, TF:Black Mech, TF:Robo-DOG, TF1:Special Edition, etc and sell it on the PS4 or even the Wii U. Money will win out in the end, and EA won't ignore a large enough install base. History makes that readily apparent.

[Ritsujun]

Dem hipsters.

[hazardman]

Exactly right there. Great exclusive for MS to have but shady business practice on EA's part. Either way looking forward to this game in March when I buy my Xbox One.

[hazardman]

@Gaffy

You dont make any sense. How is it not gonna pay off. Regardless if it sells more on Xbox 360 its still a win win situation for MS/EA. Also if im not mistaken didnt Respawn say the definitive version of Titanfall would be on Xbox One? Not to mention Xbox 360 version being made by different team. Im getting it on Xbox One.

[TheFurryPanda]

@gaffyh
I totally agree. I'll be buying for 360, it just seems obvious to go with the console I already have. Just like I'd buy dead rising 3 if there was a version for 360.

[OlgerO]

Yeah man im really bitter about this news. now im never going to be able to experience this game. Still at least I get to play destiny which is my most hyped game.

[Cuzzo63]

Nothn wrng with gettn both. But then you will have pay for psn and live

[princejb134]

I probably won't be able to play it either. There's no way I'm spending $500 just to play one game

[darksky]

do you not have a PC or 360?

[OlgerO]

@darksky no I only have a PS3 and I doubt that my pc would even be able to run titanfall in its lowest settings

[Agent1]

You can experience it by doing the following.

1) go to a friends house that has it.

2) enter a drawing and win X1 and get Titanfall.

3) just go buy X1 with Titanfall.

However, you can't say you won't ever be able to experience it. I highly recommend people in this generation to put their differences a side and be open on getting both consoles next gen. Either early on or later down the road you shouldn't allow yourself to miss out on anything next gen.

[C-Thunder]

Just wait for the sequel or, if ea's really not hitting targets, the goty edition that'll assuredly be on both systems.

[rainslacker]

Mass Effect 1 and 2 were both 360 exclusives. ME1 took a while to come out, but 2 came out with a deluxe edition for PS3. "Through the life of the title" means that the initial installment for the game won't make it's way over unless EA buys the rights back to do so. But doesn't mean there won't be titanfall games on the Playstation consolses. EA won't ignore a large install base, and no doubt they have seen the pre-order numbers for things like Killzone to be drooling at a chance to profit off PS gamers.

I don't personally care for Titanfall, buy buying exclusivity really sucks from any side of the fence. Games are made to be enjoyed, and the less obstacles companies put in the way of getting games into the gamers hands, the better.

[Kurt Russell]

I won't be able to afford both... I'm a little bummed about missing out on this game, but I am sure there will be plenty of other games to enjoy instead.

[deerain]

I would like to play this but unless I have someone I know with an XBox or PC version I doubt I will get to play it either, this will not make me change my mind on which console to buy :-) and I sure as hell don't have the money to buy both consoles.

[CYCLEGAMER]

Exactly! Save those pennies up and get both if possible.

[SirBradders]

For some it about time how the hell am i gonna play my PC ps4 and X1 if i owned them all :-( oh i wish i was young again.

[Pillsbury1]

@ sirbadders

That is the biggest problem of all, not having enough time; being grown up sucks.

[rainslacker]

@SirBradders

I don't even have enough time to play one anymore.:( My backlog is huge.

[Keyser]

You guys hit the nail on the head, where in the world would I find the time to play two systems when I barely have time for one. I can drop $400 for a system, pick up a controller, PS+, some games but to buy two systems and pay for two online services, you'd better be spending some quality QT with both. Throwing in a PC means you're obviously locked in a minimum security prison with tons of time on your hands or you're Mitt Romney's grandson.

[hankmoody]

You said it. Having both consoles covers your bases in all respects.

[DARK WITNESS]

I don't know if I would say EA was desperate for money and all that.

I do think that now xbox has had a change in leadership, maybe their approach towards their games library has changed.

They must know by now that a lot of their fans or old fans don't put much faith in their word when they say "it's exclusive". They must be starting to see that saying "exclusive to xbox" is no longer the selling point it use to be because people know it's only a matter of time till it's not exclusive any more.

it's MS's own doing in the first place, but maybe now they will finally start to back up their word and "only on xbox" will actually start to hold some meaning again.

When this gen started I really didn't like the ps3 for anything, but I bought it anyway just for MGS4. Even though a lot of fans at the time were saying ohhh it's going to come to 360, well it never did.

I don't mind 3rd parties doing exclusives. I don't mind buying both systems for good exclusives. I don't like it when something is said to be exclusive and then 6 months later it's out on the other system.

[Baka-akaB]

Yeah it's annoying even if you plan on getting all system , or wont change consoles choices anyway . It shows how untrustworthy a publisher is .

It was lame , even owning both a ps2 and gamecube , when Capcom after much denial , ported RE4 .

[OC_MurphysLaw]

On the heels of the news regarding EA's big financial loses during the investor call it seems pretty clear EA were open to the notion of getting paid to keep this exclusive.

Respawn has said down the road they will explore the PS4 with most likely Titanfall 2 but the first game will be 100% Xbox One and PC focus for Respawn proper and a 2nd un-named studio handling the Xbox 360 port. What this means for Titanfall is Respawn can truly just focus on the Xbox One and PC versions now and make the game great.

[ABizzel1]

It also means when it comes to PlayStation 4 there's a chance gamers might not be overwhelming accepting of it because they were blocked from experiencing the first game.

It may have been good for EA for their annuals this year, but it's bad business to alienate literally a 100% potential sales increase, as well as bringing an uncertain future for a franchise you plan on rotating.

When titanfall 2 comes out and if sales suffer on the PlayStation version because Sony gets their own EA is going to suffer because now M$ has them in their pockets and don't have to pay anything to EA.

This deal only benefits M$ and I'm sure they paid around $200 million to make it exclusive. EA better hope things work out for them, and M$ needs to stop this because it can become a dangerous game in the industry where developers being threatening consoles with inferior ports without money up front for timed exclusive content. And that's going to hurt M$ most of all since they rely on 3rd parties the most.

[rainslacker]

I kind of agree with ABizzel here. We don't know the details of the exclusivity deal, but for a new franchise such as this, which is obviously meant to build a reputation to compete against the likes of Call of Duty, it doesn't make much sense to alienate half of the console owners out there. In the mean time when the PS3/4 owners who may want this game are waiting on it, it leaves the doors open for Activision, Ubisoft, or Sony itself to create the next big franchise that will trump this one. In fact, any Sony 1st party exclusive can easily come in and steal any kind of future momentum from Titanfall's popularity on the system. You know how fervent Sony fans can be with their exclusives at times.

Titanfall has a lot going for it to make it a good contender against COD, but it will never reach that point if it is only on one console. It will probably sell well, but it won't be the biggest seller it could be.

In the end though, I really expect to see Titanfall games on the PS4 in the future. Just not this particular game released as just Titanfall.

[BG11579]

The situation is worst than I thought.

The exclusivity deal is between MS and EA. EA has the wright to distribute the game, but it's Respawn that is making the game. So all the money paid for the exclusivity is going to EA, not Respawn. Respawn is only getting from the sales of the game. Respawn was willing to develop the game for PS4, but EA stopped them...

The guys making the game will receive less money than expected because of this exclusivity deal. This will definitely not bound well with Respawn.
Worse, if EA has the rights of the "Titanfall", EA will have the right to decide in which machine the sequel will actually come out.
This deal between MS and EA, shows no respect to the team producing the game. They are actually jeopardizing the sequel of the game altogether.

This kind of endeavor is definitely giving me a good reason to boycott every game coming out from EA and MS.
With scumbag moves like this, no wonder developers don't like MS and turn to the competition.

[TheTwelve]

I don't care for such games, but I'm not so ignorant as to fail to see this as huge for Microsoft. They were down and getting kicked in the streets during the past two weeks --- they probably had to write a 7 figure check to get this but they really needed to.

[eman3d]

Are you crazy??? 'EA must've really needed the funds and Microsoft came running to them with the checkbook wide open' You really think that's the way it works??? It's not that simple and believe me, Sony could've had this game as well. It's all about closed door negotiations. EA is in the drivers seat with this game and chose which 'partner' to have this game exclusively, looks like Microsoft won the bid.
Hats off to EA for having the insight on producing a great game.

[Nykamari]

Why would EA need the funds? They are making a killing on other games on both consoles and pc. It's more like MS saw to internet light up like a wildfire about the rumor of it coming the PS4 and stopped it. Which is a good thing for them.

[BoriboyShoGUN]

Yeah Nykami you got it! I think it was just too many fanboys "like oh well its coming to PS4 later" which im 100% sure it was at the time. To where MS had to make a splash and kill the rumours. I would of bought it for the PS4 but I guess PC it is eventually.

[kwiksilver99]

i have to hand it to microsoft.i dont know if this was their plan all along but acquiring total exclusivity after months of announcing it and in the process teasing some potential ps4 buyers( with rumours ,but in this day and age they're more than enough for a lot of people),seems to the best way to launch titanfall(for microsoft)
rather than just announcing it as an exclusive on day 1 with many fans of the ps4 dismissing it completely for one reason or the other.
lol

[Denethor_II]

"These type of events are reasons why gamers should try to own multi consoles."

Disagree. The best solution is to own a PlayStation and a gaming PC. Best of both worlds.
I remember Microsoft saying Mass effect 1 would stay exclusive, but look what happened. On the other hand you can't play Sony exclusives on an Xbox machine, so yeah PC and PlayStation all the way.

[MajorMayhem70]

This is the very reason you buy both consoles. I used to only support one console at a time, but got tired of missing out on the exclusives that the other console had. No more. First I bought the Xbox 360 then two years later I purchased the PS3. Haven't missed an exclusive yet.

November 15 is an important day for me cause I'll be there for the PS4.
November 22 is equally important cause I'll be there for the Xbox One.
I let the fanboys fight over which console is the best, while I play the best of both worlds.

[Silly gameAr]

Yeah, I'm not buying both, and it doesn't make me feel like any less of a gamer. Just means I won't be able to play TitanFall, but that's not really any skin off my back.

[ALLWRONG]

*cough* Metal Gear *cough*

The difference is Titanfall isn't going to a Playstation, ever. Get used to it, or go start another petition for more Xbox games you guys claim to hate.

[ps360s]

I use to own multi consoles but then noticed I don't get to complete a game after another one releases and plus I were spending too much money on subscriptions and games.

I have to admit I would like to play this game on my ps4 with friends (don't mention PC as my PC buddies are just PC buddies lol)

oh well...not the end of the world lol

[medziarz]

I might have an impression that MS actually bribed EA execs (money to off-shore accounts) and payed little to the actual EA company.

[Agent1]

I couldn't agree with you more. Unfortunately, there are a lot of exclusive console loyalist upon us to see that happen.

[Anon1974]

Meh. Multiplayer only games don't really interest me. At least, full priced multiplayer only games don't interest me...

[showtimefolks]

you don't have to buy a xbox one to play titanfall, also stop blaming EA. Respawn is an independent developer working under EA's partners program, meaning they not only own but control whatever they do with the IP

sp yes MS came to EA and offered a big check but respawn could have said no and nothing EA could do about it

also been seeing some comments on how MS should buy respwan, that's not happening, Respawn got out of a big publisher in activision and got treated unfairly so i doubt they will sell their studio to anyone anytime soon

EA got paid for what titanfall would have sold on ps3,ps4 so imagine the amount. MS touted that they are spending over a billion on new games but i would love to know how much of that went to EA for titanfall and exclusive DLC for BF4 along with Fifa14

i am still buying a ps4 and will be able to enjoy titanfall on my brand new PC

[Anzil]

I just dont know if titanfall and halo will get me to buy the system maybe once it comes down in price! does anyone know when console prices generally drop ?

[BoriboyShoGUN]

I think if it wasnt thrown in their face everyday about it being a timed exclusive it would of definately came to the PS4. They had to show they had a huge exclusive that was staying unlike Mass Effect etc. I had already prepared myself to miss this one but it would of been more than welcome on my PS4.

[trancefreak]

Good this is what makes consoles unique. Would l like to play Titan fall; damn straight I would. The game looks badd arse.

I made a choice to buy a PS4 first so I am excited for the games coming from Sony.

Game consoles need system sellers this is how the universe works. When I get an an XBOX ONE soon for my wife I will play titan fall and that is how I roll. Dual console ownership has its privileges.

With in a year these consoles wil be packing new games and most importantly know matter what, I will be having some exciting epic gaming moments. Good times ahead.

[titletownrelo]

Is this a result of EA canceling CC?

[RobAlmighty]

Titanfall does look good, but I will just play it on PC. Also, I think I would much rather play Destiny and Killzone.

[xtremeimport]

the last post i saw on here that showed pre-order numbers had TitanFall at the bottom of the xb1 game list. SO apparently people dont really care about this game as much as its being made out.

[MynextGen]

Grow up fanboy and accept the fact they didn't want to develop for PS4 this story is lame

Ps4 is not that great oh and read your Faqs on it pretty disappointing things line up for you lot lmao

[xtremeimport]

Did you just come in and call others fanboys and then go on to make a fanboy statement yourself?

lol. nice.

[starchild]

Why is it any better if some massive company like Sony or Microsoft just buy up studios to restrict their output to their consoles only?

Whether you buy up the studio or just buy up individual franchises or games it isn't really a good thing for gamers, it mostly just benefits the platform holder.

[awi5951]

@NYC_Gamer and Kayant

EA has no say the creators of call of duty and Metal of honor has learned their lessons about giving Their I.P to a publisher that will screw them out of it later, looking at Activision and bobby kotick. Respawn owns this IP and can do what ever they want EA cant do a thing about it.

[Bobby Kotex]

In other words take it up the butt from these gaming companies? Speak for yourself and the other msft fanboys.

[abradley]

EA need money. Ha, okay, if that's what you think. Fifa itself makes them boat loads every year.

No, this isn't about needing money, this is about greed. MS probably offered the share holders of EA a nice bonus and that sorted it for them.

[trywizardo]

couldn't agree more :)

[Naga]

With exclusivity officially nailed down, I really hope that we don't see a knee-jerk reaction from factions of PS4 gamers hating on Titanfall. For once, I'd really like to see gamers on both sides just rally behind what, by all reports, is going to be a stellar experience.

[CrossingEden]

Too late, ps4 fanboys are already saying "well titanfall sucks anyway"

[Hububla]

Not really a problem i can still play it on PC.. not like i have to have a xbone to play it.. PC version will be better anyway..

[Hellsvacancy]

Be fair, I also think Wolfenstein The New Order, AC4, Watchdogs and BF4 all look meh

None of those games including TitanFall, Dead Rising 3, Killzone and DriveClub make ME (a single person) want to make the jump to next gen

Wake me up when The Witcher 3 or Fallout 4 arrives, until then Dark Souls 2 will keep me happy

One XB1 game I do want I don't even know the name of, it's a indie game, with tiny people, big landscapes, nice art direction

Edit: I found it, it's called Below http://www.youtube.com/watc... I'd MUCH rather that game over TitanFall

[Baka-akaB]

Still there is a difference between not being enamored with a particular exclusive line-up , and claiming "i dont need it , it's crap anyway" , wich is what CrossingEden is talking about . Every side of fanboys are guilty of that dubious stance .

[Wizziokid]

I'm going to buy the PS4 and I don't think it sucks, I mean from what I've seen it's not the second coming like people are making out but it's not bad.

I'll probably get it for PC.

[JackISbacK]

no you cant change the fact, we all know that titanfall is 1000x better than killzone shadowfall
and ps4 owners are hating it because its only an exclusive to xbox one that is a fair competition,Tlou will not ever apeer on pc or xbox 360,but is a selling factor for ps3 and titanfall is xbox one selling factor and have fun with your console of choice and dont ever tend to make ps4 the superior their is a lot big world to challeged go and listen marshall matters lp 2 its been leked or wait for 5 nov.

[Aceman18]

Even though it looks good it never really caught my interest. Hope ppl have fun with it though.

Anyone complaining probably doesn't have much to look forward too. Even though I'm only getting PS4 and Wii U I'll have plenty of games to play this one title shouldn't cripple ones gaming at all. If it does then they are a sad individual.

[MrCastle]

I'm with you guy. I'm not much for multiplayer fps. I may be the only guy in the Internet that is excited for dead rising 3.

[MasterCornholio]

I really don't envy Xbox One users because I'll have plenty of games to play on the PS4. And if I don't I have my backlog of PlayStation plus games on my PS3 to play.

I'm glad that they have Titanfall and I hope they enjoy it.

Nexus 7 2013

[0ut1awed]

Whatever. I plan on getting a X1 in a year or two but defiantly a PS4 at launch.

Titanfall would be the only game that would really compel me to have a X1. Luckily I have a pretty nice gaming PC.

It's kind of funny. I almost feel like I'm giving M$ the middle finger at their last line of defense to sell systems.

[Godmars290]

You mean like how 360 gamers hate on KZ and went ape-sh*t every time there was a whisper of MGS4 going multi?

Gamers have never been on the same side. Especially when they've been excluded from a game they'd like to play while not going to the effort of getting the system its on.

[Evil_Abed]

No he means like how this is 2013 and the nonsense you spewed 4 years ago has no bearing on what is being discussed and only serves to give fanboys an excuse to troll today.

Or at least that's what I think he means, I could be mistaken. We'll wait for his response.

[Godmars290]

Gamers have had nothing but the same ever escalating and stupid spoilsport argument since the Dreamcast and the internet. Its why things have gotten to such a point that the slightest question or voiced doubt about a game or game system gets attacked from several directions. Why even games like Colonial Marines has defenders.

I mean it shouldn't matter that I'm not interested in playing Titianfall but have a few questions about its universe. Like why anti-mech or infantry weapons have no effect on civilian buildings. The same question people have asked about KZ or COD.

[awi5951]

@Godmars290

Why do hollow point bullets break up instead of going through walls like full metal jacketed rounds? Because they were made that way.

[hankmoody]

Too late.

[Tctczach]

@hububla
http://www.gamespot.com/for...
Maybe the developers are wrong. Hmm.

[showtimefolks]

onagao

no need to hate when you can still play it without buying another console, i would love to support all 3 console makers but with limited time to play, it will be waste of money to just buy systems that i won't have time to play

also let's see how titanfall will turn out to be, i am hoping for an 8 plus but many expect this game to get 9.5 and above. keep your expections low and hope for a better end result

[trancefreak]

Onagao I wouldn't worry about thee internetz, just enjoy the game it looks exciting.

[xtremeimport]

Well for starters, I'm not gonna rally behind anything I haven't played.

But i see where you're coming from.

[WeAreLegion]

Yes, it is. I'm surprised we didn't see Sony lock down Kingdom Hearts III or Final Fantasy XV.

[MrCastle]

Any word of final fantasy coming to X1?

[WeAreLegion]

Yes. FF XV is coming to XBO.

[EXVirtual]

I know right?
I'm not too surprised about FFXV since XIII was on the 360, but KH? That game's gonna sell terribly on the XBO. It doesn't matter to me, as I'm getting KH3 and FFXV on the PS4 anyway.
I guess Sony didn't lock them down because of they're just not as rich as MS.
But anyway, Titanfall sequels are confirmed to be going to PS4 and who knows?
Maybe FFXV-2 will be a PS4 exclusive.
OT: I guess it is. MS has very deep pockets, so they'll be fine.
And Mrcastle, yes, FFXV is going to XBO and PS4 only.
@j-blaze, quit trolling.
ND, Killzone and GoW are first party exclusives. Sony's not paying anyone for those.
As for the third party games you mentioned, Sony helps out with development. They don't through around money aimlessly.
Both FFXV and KH3 will sell terribly on the XBO anyway, so why are you even bothering? If they were exclusive to PS4, you'd just say that the suck.
@CrossingEdeen, if the sales figures of Tales Of Vesperia and FFXIII aren't an indication of how badly JRPGs do on Xbox (Cartoony ones like KH especially) then I don't know what is.
Vesperia did so badly on the 360 that Namco had to make a PS3 version. Seeing KH3 on the Xbox is just wrong.

[CrossingEden]

Gotta love how there's absolutely no indication of how well KH will sell on XBO but no no, keep being pretentious pseudo sales market analysts.

[Baka-akaB]

It could go either way , but such thing as trends and habit do exists .

What are the chances of a big japanese game doing better on a console Japan clearly care less about and will get much later . And with western fans in love with jrpg and japanese games trying to pick the most likely candidate for their hunger fullfillment ?

Just like what are the odds of a big fps failing on the next iteration of a console that attracted FPs lovers all aroubnd the world the most ?

[Melankolis]

I don't think buying exclusivity is the way Sony doing business. They don't and didn't do that before as i remembered.

They are quite confident and spend more money by investing in 1st party studio.

And i think most gamers agree that's the right thing to do.

[Golden_Mud]

The problem comes if Microsoft bought the franchise or even Respawn Entertainment as a whole

[OrangePowerz]

I'm certain Square changed the name to get out of the exclusive deal they had for Versus 13 because it's still pretty much the same game just now on next gen.

[WeAreLegion]

And to get away from the FF XIII name. That game sucks.

[Double_O_Revan]

FF need to actually Release. Thats a more pressing issue then it being exclusive or not.

[blackpanther25]

100% agree.........i bought a ps3 cause of that game smh

[torchic]

Sony never spend money on buying exclusives, so it should never some as a surprise

what Sony rather does is fund the development of games.

[quinten488]

Yes, because the PS4 will have an onslaught of games next year. PS4 will ultimately dominate because of all the studios Sony owns and it costs $100 less.

[TKCMuzzer]

Imagine the games Microsoft could make if they let their own devs use the money instead of paying the EA big wigs to have a good life.

[bmx_bandit]

So all the MS-Studios are shut down because MS locked down ONE Game from EA? I see.

You do know that MS still has studios like Sony, don't you?

[TKCMuzzer]

At above
er no, but lets face it, it will be one big stash of cash to keep EA on one platform. If the rich get richer somewhere along the line someone loses out.

You can only make a judgement on the future from the past and lets face it, the 360 over the last couple of years has not been blessed with exclusives.
Before you all shout 'Sony fanboy', my 360 has gathered more dust thanks to Microsoft's lack of exclusives and asking me to pay for live to play 3rd party games online became unacceptable. These comments are from past disappointments.

I want exclusives like any one but 3rd party should stay 3rd party, if the devs want to keep it to one platform that's up to them due to a gaming reason, but throwing money around behind their back to make them exclusive will only cause in house issues in the future.

Lets just confirm this, I'm against money being thrown at EA, their bad enough as it is and this won't improve their standing.

[JOHN_DOH]

The problem is microsoft doesn't have any good game developers besides the halo and forza guys. But I agree with you, instead of paying to block this game from playstation, microsoft could've had another big budget game AND would still get Titanfall anyway. Or maybe they should've spent a little more on the xbox hardware and put a decent gpu in the xbox1.

[AnteCash]

Well ppl can play on PC, and it wont be 720p i tell you that.

[LOL_WUT]

Well played Microsoft ;)

[Ketzicorn]

As someone getting a PS4 I'm not going to deny the game looks good and will move consoles. FPS fans make up a large amount of the console gaming community and the fact they can play Halo,Titanfall and COD/BF on the X1 it will move a lot of units next year.

[HugoDrax]

"the fact they can play Halo,Titanfall and COD/BF on the X1 it will move a lot of units next year."

Damn that's a good point! I doubt a new Halo FPS comes out next year, as that year will be dedicated to TitanFall. Similar to how Ubisoft delayed Watch Dogs so the focus could be on AC IV.

Oh I know Spartan Assault is coming to consoles soon as well, I'm excluding that as a new Halo game as it's currently available for Win8 & Win Mobile.

[Elit3Nick]

Halo 5 is confirmed for fall 2014...

[itisallaboutps]

The game doesn't interest me as much but if it's good I'll download it on my laptop. And play it with a dualshock 4 :) I just don't see the point in dropping another 500 bucks when I can just play them on my laptop which is weaker then the xbox 1 but not by a long shot

[OrangePowerz]

If it is worth the money they spent will be seen when the game comes out and how much it will boost sales. After all it comes to 360 and PC as well.

[DanielGearSolid]

The journalists claim they want creativity and innovation... Yet they're all foaming at the mouth for every single big name FPS... Smh!

[Baka-akaB]

Big name fps or anything doesnt mean there wont be innovation . People need to leave that hipster shit mentality behind . it's not the genre's fault , and pseudo indie stuff are the most guilty of cloning games and ideas , since everyone want a piece of that tasty pie .

Sure that said i dont expect Titan Fall to reinvent the wheel . Still it seems to bring back quality to the "cod" template alongside a decent hook and twist , for those that care

[DanielGearSolid]

The so called "hipster mentality" originated with these journalists in the first place! That's the point I'm making... How many reviews of Arkham Origins are complaining that its more of the same thing, and they would like to see something new... Then turn around and suck on annual COD installments proverbial penis with perfect scores

[GarrusVakarian]

Man, i am glad that im buying both next gen consoles. For this very reason, can't miss out on any exclusives. Especially ones that look as fun as Titanfall..

[KEEPNITREAL]

@ Lukas_Japonicus
Best comment I've read all day !!!

[HugoDrax]

I have been expressing this since E3. If you are fortunate enough to own both consoles, let alone at launch go for it. As a gamer, the only way you will get to experience great gaming is to play great games, not play consoles. I'm actually disappointed at how some gamers have been behaving the past 8 months. Stating rumors as facts, disregarding playing a great game because it's not on their console of choice. I just don't understand it! See you guys on Shadow Fall on the 15th, and Ryse/KI/DR3/Forza etc on the 22nd. Let's not forget Mario kart and Smash bros Wii u :-). I'll never get tired of playing Mario Kart, everrrrrrrr.......

[Ninjamonkey82]

I'd be more interested if the graphics matched he hype. Once again this game is costing next gen price's and for me it does not warrant that.

I'll be picking up an x1 as well but this is not a title I'm interested in. Exclusives are meant to push the systems like Uncharted last of us etc. I don't care if this is the first wave off titles etc. These titles are meant to show off next gen hardware and for me that means blow my face off.

This game does none off that. I can't say i does not look fun it does. But Graphic ways there's nothing that says this game would not run like this on xbox360 if it doesn't its been un fairly gimped.

[otakukidd]

I actually think its a disservice to their fans. Everyone knows Microsoft wrote a pretty big check so it wouldn't come to the ps4. The amount of money they would have to pay would have to off set the ps4 sales would be enough to make another game. Titanfall was coming anyway. So instead of getting 2 games a great multiplate and an exclusive they actually own the rights to. They get 1 exclusive. The only reason a game should be a 3rd party exclusive is if the market isn't on that console.

[grassyknoll]

I don't think it was worth the money, to stop other console owners playing the game, Microsoft could have invested that money in new projects or a new studio/s. That's not giving to the industry, just taking away from others.

[Hicken]

Well, let MS fans tell it, and they prefer Microsoft just buy exclusivity rather than build a stable of in-house talent. I don't get the logic behind that thinking, but then, I doubt there's any logic there.

As far as the game, it's still the only thing that tempts me to get an XB1, but one game isn't enough for me.

[HugoDrax]

"I don't think it was worth the money, to stop other console owners playing the game, Microsoft could have invested that money in new projects or a new studio/s. That's not giving to the industry, just taking away from others."

So because you believed the hype that it was a timed exclusive, now you don't think it was worth the money? Do I have to remind you how much Microsoft is worth? Check my comment history, I posted financials a week ago and got labeled as a troll. I don't get you fanboys lol, it's okay for Sony to buy exclusivity (ACIV/Watchdogs Timed exclusive content). Yet when Microsoft buys exclusive content, or games it's an issue.

Furthermore, Sony fanboys despise Microsoft to the point a timed exclusive rumor was labeled as FACT! With no evidence to back that claim. Even IGN's Greg Miller (Sony Fanboy) decided to post an article on "WHY TITANFALL WILL COME TO PS4."

http://www.ign.com/videos/2...

I said it months ago, MONEY TALKS! especially in America. Who has plenty of money? Microsoft does and once this game won over 80 awards, I knew it was only a matter of time before MS locked it down. This will be their new Gears of War franchise. Rather you play on X360, XB1, or PC you're still supporting EA/Microsoft. This game will be on Origin, not steam.

[grassyknoll]

You type like an insane person. It's only videogames! Microsoft are a very cash rich company, but not gonna spend unlimited amounts of money just on gaming (either is Sony / Nintendo or Valve). Not once did I say exclusive DLC is good, it's rubbish & a waste of time.

Personally, I would have prefered Microsoft spent that money are smaller more diverse games than one big one that already exists. I know this might be hard for you to gauge, but being critical of a company, doesn't make you a fanatic of the other. Like games, not the machines they're on.

[quenomamen]

A game made from what looks like left over COD DLC that they just added mechs to and made by the original rinse and repeat devs ? If they paid more than 1 Million they paid too much. Maybe they should of put that money towards better hardware so there games wouldn't be struggling to get past 720p. Then again it's just easier to yap on about Teh Cloud Powa and secret 2nd GPU.

[LoveOfTheGame]

The stupidity of this statement...I usually have to look a bit longer into the day until I see the comment that makes me tell myself "I don't want to live on this planet anymore"

Congratulations, you have successfully put up the most ignorant comment of the day, and it's still before noon here.

[_LarZen_]

Titanfall alone will push allot of XBO boxes out the stores this holiday.

[TheSsus]

Titanfall won't be out this holiday. Try Q1 2014.

[AxeCain]

Doesn't change the fact that Titanfall alone will sell consoles. Huge win for Microsoft.

[The_Truth_24_7]

:(
Oh well, I'll play it on a pc which will cost about $2,000.

[Misterhon]

Worth the money??? We've only seen like 1 gameplay video..

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Titanfall is one game I think has a chance to evolve into the next COD. Sure being Xbox and PC only will keep it from getting their on the first title however if this game does live up to the hype its gotten so far... come Titanfall 2 it could really take over. As is, I suspect Titanfall will become the best selling FPS on the Xbox One.

[DoubleM70]

Look guys you all have to read between the lines. The game was offered to Sony first by Respawn. Sony didn't have the infrastructure in place to run the game. I think EA is made out to be the so called bad guy in this. I don't believe Respawn CEO either saying Titanfall 2 is coming to the PS4 either. He said he had just found out that TitanFall was going to be an exclusive only to Microsofts Platform. Yet he's the CEO Respawn owns the IP.

[sourav93]

As much as I'd hate to admit, I'm actually jealous of Xbox One gamers for the Titanfall exclusivity. I'll definitely be playing it on my gaming rig, but I would have preferred to play it on PS4, since most of my friends would be on that platform. Ah well... you win some, you lose some. Hopefully this game will be fun to play on every platform.

[ATi_Elite]

You Know what I find to be HYSTERICAL?

Sony Fanboys now saying "oh I will just get Titanfall on PC"

BLAH hA hah ah ha hah

When just like 2 seconds ago these SAME fanboys were posting "I'm happy with a $399 PS4 and see NO POINT in buying a $200000 PC"

Now they wanna go play Titanfall on a PC LMFAO the Irony of it all.

such Hypocrites.

*Please RAGE DISAGREE as it only CONFIRMS that I'm RIGHT*

[Gohadouken]

Of course it's lame and disgraceful .. even when one truly think that , he could just be classy and keep it to himself .

But you know what's funny here ? You and your ilk aint better .

We've seen you guys pretend countless time that they dont need consoles , call it crap even ... and then suddenly it's "oh but i can just play that XXXX ps3/wii u/360 exclusive at friends or on my console" too .

[ATi_Elite]

In reality NO I don't need a console but I LOVE video games and when a GREAT one comes out I want to check it out so that I'm informed about ALL video Games.

Most PC Gamers don't even bother with this site or consoles as the PC offers so much it keeps us busy but I GO out of my way to make sure I understand everything going on in the Gaming Industry.

SO yes I will go to my neighbors house to play Ryse and KZ:SF so I fully understand if the HYPE was worth it.

I am interested in Rsye but not so much KZ because it's teh same stuff as KZ2-3 but with a different story and better graphics. No major improvemetns in gameplay

[Gohadouken]

Please let's not bother doing this , You're an hypocrite , with an obvious abuse of double standards based argumentation , either you are interested , even a tiny bit , or you are not . Time to end that discussion ... and just in case dont bother with pms .

[sourav93]

You do realise that some of us gamers game on both consoles AND PC, right? And asking for disagrees in advance so that people might do a double take before disagreeing....You're so cool.

[joeorc]

You Know what I find to be HYSTERICAL?
REMEMBER THOUGH IT WORKS BOTH WAYS!

BACK A FEW YEARS AGO

XBOX360 Fanboys now saying "oh I will just get METAL GEAR SOLID : 4 on XBOX360"

BLAH hA hah ah ha hah

ITS JUST AN EXTENDED MOVIE ANYWAY!

such Hypocrites.

*Please RAGE DISAGREE as it only CONFIRMS that I'm RIGHT*

Noth saying some fans are that way, but you also have to look at it both ways, both times this was out of spite. so tit for tat. lmao

[ATi_Elite]

1. Even fans of MGS ALL make that joke including myself and I love the series

2. MGS4 was ALWAYS announced as a PS3 Exclusive so I do not know where you got "XBOX360 Fanboys now saying "oh I will just get METAL GEAR SOLID : 4 on XBOX360" from, because from DAY 0 it was a PS3 Exclusive and still is.

unlike Titanfall which had a PS4 version planned until MS paid for an Exclusive deal.

unlike Titanfall which has a version on another platform unlike MGS4

3. this is what I'm talking about when I say people just MAKE UP STUFF!

Nice try Joeorc but you FAILED!

[Grave]

Microsoft is in business with EA and Sony is in business with Valve. I am perfectly content with that. I might be wrong, but I actually think that more PC gamers prefer the Playstation over the XBOX brand. That would be an interesting study to do.

[TristanPR77]

No single player
Will still cost $60
It runs on last gen resolution 720p

Yeah, it was worth it...

[spaceg0st]

Yea, as a future ps4 owner, this kinda sucks. Not a huge deal, but one I was looking forward to trying out, especially after all the positive hands on feedback. But oh well, I'm most pumped for bf4, destiny and the division.

This was a smart move by m$ to secure. One thing i hated about my 360 years, was the depreciation of Xbox exclusives. In the end they were just milking halo, gears and forza to death. Gone were the mass effects and fables. Now they have spark and titanfall to add to their lineup... And those are pretty strong.

[XboxFun]

The amount of hurt feelings in all these Titanfall articles is beyond amazing.

All of a sudden EA is loosing money by keeping this game an exclusive to Xbox One.

I guess Capcom is loosing money too with Deep Down, how about all those other great exclusives to one console?

Nope, for some unknown reason only Respawn/EA will lose money. With this logic that means every exclusive will lose money so why even have exclusives then?

The best part is how the sony fanboys claims that every exclusive that comes to MS from a 3rd party must mean that 3rd party developer is desperate for money.

Even though Sony has paid for exclusive DLC for their games from Ubi and Bungie, let's not forget those JRPG's and Bayonetta 2 from Nintendo...I guess they were desperate too and Sony/Nintendo came running with their checkbooks. Right?

I wonder if we would see those comments in any of those related articles or would we see "Good job Sony" followed by high fives?

Nope, companies are only desperate for money when they make a game for Xbox One.

If you guys are really that desperate for some great Xbox One exclusives like Titanfall you can sign this petition from the Sony fanboys:

http://www.change.org/en-GB...

Ooops, that's for DR3, here,

http://www.change.org/petit...

My bad, that's for Ryse, here ya go:

http://www.change.org/petit...

[christocolus]

lmao........lol.lol.lol....im actually in tears..lmao

[xXxSeTTriPxXx]

Dr3 is a good game but not great and ryse lol, lm a devil may cry nut so choppy ass animation that can't even hold 30fps doesn't interest me.

Titanfall looks really good tho but with so many good fps coming out M$ might have made the wrong call.

Ea&m$ Better hope them mechs sell it.

Ill get it for 360 that's where it will sell the most.

[eman3d]

Again, most of the post on NG4 are by 15 year old kids, not true grown mature human beings who understand business and like to play video games as well. Too many Sony fanboys trashing the Xbox One and claiming Sony as king and the systems aren't even out yet... amazing!

All i hear from Sony fans is Sony is going to do this and Sony is going to do that. The PS4 is way powerful then the Xbox One so Sony is King. Blah, blah, blah.

So far, Sony does not have any game that screams OMG! They just have 'games' Nothing alarming or groundbreaking. Sony fans are cheerleading spec sheets of the PS4 much like they did with so called 'cell technology' on the PS3 and we see how that turned out.

At the end of the day it's about games people- great games. 720p, 900p, 1080p, 30fps, 60fps, it doesn't matter and that's where a lot of Sony fanboys fail to see.

Microsoft clearly is about to release the best game of all games playable at all the major video game conventions and that would be Titan Fall and it's exclusive to the Xbox One.

Every major video game expert or reporter have all confirmed how great this game is and no one cares about if it's 720p, 900p, 1080p, etc. Why??? Because if it's an amazing game freakn' specs make no difference. That's what I find so funny with all of these people arguing about specs and the power of the PS4. All of this talk and Microsoft has Titan Fall on an inferior machine???

Titan Fall is going to sell tons of Xbox One units and nothing will be able to stop that because 'normal' video game players aren't counting pixels much like fanboy geeks. 'Normal' video game players are looking for new experiences, not more of the same with prettier graphics (KillZone Shadowfall)

So you guys can keep hunting for reports on the internet about how weak the Xbox One is and how powerful the PS4 is and geek out on stats but for us mature gamers the proofs in the pudding and looks like the Xbox One and Titan Fall is all the proof us real gamers need, not a bunch of empty promises and spec sheets.

Have a great day.

[Bio_Mod]

'Normal' video game players are looking for new experiences, not more of the same with prettier graphics (KillZone Shadowfall)

Care to explain Cod sales?

[sypher]

Great for Microsoft and EA.

Not good for the IP or Respawn.
Respawn wanted to make a title that could compete with Call Of Duty, that will now never happen due to it being a limited release. It will never have the cross over mind share CoD has by being on all platforms.

EA only have a single game under publishing contract, they care about right now, not the future of the IP. As that is not in their hands.

I expect Respawn to jump ship on their next game and go with a diff publishing partner.

[xDHAV0K24x]

If it won't outsell Ghosts or Destiny, at the very least, I hope it outsells Battlefield. So much at stake if this flops

[cunnilumpkin]

lol....

but its not exclusive

its on pc, and like all pc games, it will be FAR better on pc

WAY better graphics

WAY better controls (controller or keyboard with custom bindings)

WAY better audio output options

Mods???

WAY better online latency

seriously, xbox tried this crap last gen too

if its on pc, it ain't exclusive, and the xbox version is the WORST version

same thing with ps4

acting like planetside 2 will be something so great on ps4

it'll be lower resolution, with jaggies, crappy framerates, garbage latency and all around a far worse game than the one I played on pc a year ago

any time a game is on console and pc, the pc version utterly destroys the console version

[no_more_trolling]

everyday you come and write the same crap

youre such a frikking loser man
seriously

go play some pc and stop being a douche
go find a girl and your views on life will change

[JasonKCK]

Okay, this is starting to get sad. It is what it is people. Complaining about it isn't going to make the game suddenly appear on the PS4.

[FAT MAN GO BOOM]

No gear no hap they needed something to draw gamers to their console without this.. there is not to much that is attractive as far as games…. Forza is nice but it is not a system seller like Halo or gears was…

[FanboyKilla]

Why is titanfall more interesting than p4 launch and their games? a room full of p4 fans talking about x 1 and titanfall. I dont hear no one talking about a p4 game coming to xbox, keep that shit. lol stop hating, come join us. JUMP AHEAD They'll be making more xbox 1s get u one.

[FanboyKilla]

Titanfall exclusive MUUUAHA HA HA!

[meday354]

This is how i see it. Microsoft have a hand in the making of Titanfall along with EA, EA might have said to them, hey microsoft give us a hand and we can cut a deal. Dont think microsoft went all out and give EA a ton of money, no way, they're smarter than that remember its microsoft we talking about here and not some mom and pop store.

[Mikeyy]

Judging by Vince's tweet its clear he is not happy about this deal.

With good reason, they want to dethrone call of duty, but you can't possibly outsell it being exclusive. Half the playerbase is on PlayStation.

EA kinda screwed them.

[Jag-T1000]

Exclusive, companies still do that? Multiplatform brings in more money, but then we wouldn't need three different systems. Nice job Microsoft, nice job.

[Izzy408]

Angry PS fanboys are angry.

[Silly gameAr]

People that are buying the PS4 have no reason to be angry over a game that no one really knows anything about. It's seems Xbox fanboys are getting swept up in the hype though.

[Izzy408]

Don't take it from me.. i'm just making a statement based on the comments im reading.

[Drainage]

games gonna flop anyways. Its a mech game lmao. Destiny also has a beta in March. KZ COD BF4 are all releasing 4 months before. Coming to PC as well. Its not gonna sell well at all. Quote me bitches. Bookmark this page because i will be correct

[LoTuZ]

I dont understand why they are making such a big deal about 1 exclusive. I can think of 10 exclusives on each consope fhat makes them selling points. Anyways, cant wait to play this on my friends xbo!

[spoonard]

Except they couldn't wrap up the whole series. The next games in the series will be HUGE sellers as well, and they will be on PS4.

[Clarence]

To bad they didn't spend that money on better hardware.

[arbitor365]

for M$ maybe, but not EA.

once the PS4 crushes the xbox one sales, EA will realize that they bet on the wrong horse

[colonel179]

Sony needs to start paying third party developers/publishers for exclusives. In the PS2 era, they came like doves, but now, there has to be money up front. The game that really hurt losing exclusivity was Final Fantasy XV (and to an extent Kingdom Hearts 3).

The PS4 would have to sell like at least 3:1 against Xbox to have third party exclusives again without paying (too much) for them, which is something that it will never happen. Sadly, Sony will never pay the amount MS pay for exclusives either.

[MoveTheGlow]

I feel like we're going to see a bit more of this down the line. Remember, we're talking first-year, launch "window" stuff right now. Next E3 should be a doozy.

(For me, the PS4 just needs Persona 5 exclusivity, and I'm in.)

[JediDiah]

Master Chief vs Titanfall EXCLUSIVE!!! WOOT!!

[MoveTheGlow]

Personally, this is something I'll probably check out when it's on sale. As long as this is on the PC, I'm fine with that. PS4/PC FTW.

[cyberninja]

No campaign no buy for me; i'm not bashing the game by any means. I'm not into mp games, that's all.

[GentlemenRUs]

PC with DS4 controller... It can't be anymore simpler!

[JediDiah]

I bet Micodaddy is working to have Watchdogs AND The Division too.

[ngecenk]

for me it's kinda a stupid move for EA
Titanfall could be a very profitable franchise like CoD, yet they decided to limit the market, on it's first game. xbone might gain a lot from this but EA, especially Respawn, won't gain anything from this.

their best chance is the game released in march, not much franchise use that time slot, so i guess the competition will be minimum

[Zancruz]

I would like to play Titanfall, it looks really fun... But IF im not mistaken isn't it just a multiplayer game? So what does it have Team Deathmatch, objective-based deathmatches and free for all modes? Honestly that wouldn't be worth $60 let alone $620... Can't see how people think Titanfall would be a system seller, Maybe for someone still on the fence about purchasing a X1 and Titanfall being exclusive might push them over. But for someone not even considering buying X1, No way.

Well gotta wait and see thoses X1 sells when it comes out.

[0odama]

I'm going with the PC,PS4 combo. Won't be able to get X1 exclusives, but games like Titanfall I will be able to nab on PC.

[Arty84]

I think its safe to assume that if does become a system seller MS and becomes one the strongest weapon for MS in the system war they will no doubt do anything in their power to make the franchise exclusive hell maybe to the point of financing other games for multi platform release just to make the developer happy while making these games just for XBoxone

[RobbyGrob]

It's not exclusive though. It's available on 360 and on PC, for that matter most likely at a much lower price than on console. It's obviously a good game for the XB1, but the fact that a lot of people still will be able play it without buying an XB1 makes it counter-productive towards being a system-seller. It'll be just as good if not better on PC anyway, and most people would probably rather upgrade their system than buy a new console for one game.

[GraveLord]

Worth it for who? For Microsoft and their fanboys?
Some people are so emotionally invested in these companies/consoles.

It's pathetic really.

I love exclusvies, I really do. But 3rd party exclusvies, the ones that get money-hatted, the ones that already had multiplatform plans, those are bad for gamers.

Microsoft, stop being lazy fucks. Double down on your first party studios if you're looking for AAA exclusives.

[Shadowstar]

Honestly? I just don't believe 'em. You know what else was a forever exclusive? Bioshock and Mass Effect (the first ones). And yet I can buy both of them on my PS3. In fact, most of the one year exclusives were "it's never going to the other platform ever!" There are very few true exclusives from third parties, and they all lied enough that I don't believe them any more.

[Sikct9a]

Im buying a ps4 first. After Christmas I'll buy a Xone for Titanfall and other exclusives.

[ibrake4naps]

I enjoy campaigns. Kinda feels like half a game imo...

[Gamer666]

There are probably several factors here.

First, Respawn is new studio and probably could not viably self-fund this project. If MS offered to help fund the project then that probably helped Respawn go exclusive in return.

Also, last gen MS had a signed deal with Bioware for 3 Mass Effect exclusives. After EA took over Bioware they probably approached MS and said they wanted Mass Effect to be multi-platform. MS probably pointed at the contract and said, "what are you going to do to make it worth our while?".

Finally, EA probably wants to see Sony and MS succeeding relatively equally as it allows them to leverage to improve royalty levels, etc. with the console vendors. By announcing Titanfall as an exclusive they are balancing against the momentum Sony has over MS.

Of course, this is more speculation then anything, but none or all 3 of these things could've been a factor in the decision to go exclusive on MS platforms.

[Mugen_mind]

Great job for Microsoft for shelling out the money to make this an exclusive for xb1 this generation just like they did with Gears last generation, but my opinion is and that's my opinion is EA is a corporation built on making money so this is a stupid business move for them because they could have made more money as a one year exclusive and then gone multiplatform the year after and made more money. I'm not buy another system to justify one game when I can buy a pc version of the game and utilize my $1500 laptop.

[gigoran]

Right, because I'm sure the developers of the game are thrilled that they are missing out on 50% of the market that could have also purchased their game. Lets say this was done for GTA V. Made a billion dollars. So instead of a billion it would have earned 500 million. Would whatever money Microsoftcck paid to them be worth that other 500 million?

[annus]

"Lets say this was done for GTA V."

But... They did. It wasn't released on PC. Or are we still rolling with the argument that nobody buys games on PC but then ignoring facts when given them?

[JuniorCE]

Who cares... an online game that runs 720p...

Titanfall 2 will be coming to PS4 anyways... ON 1080P ;-)

[TruthInsider]

Is that why pre orders are at no. 10 in the Xbone chart with a pathetic 60,000 LMAO

[EffectO]

Lots of salty tears here...haha

Who cares,there is no law against multiple console ownership.Save some money and buy XO or 360 or PC,Titanfall problem solved.

[ooquis]

After reading COD:ghost running on 720P....they can have titanfall coz at this point in time they really need something to justify buying hardware from a software company.

[Mister_G]

One game won't win the war :)

[Max-Zorin]

Until fanboys really start fighting, there is no war.

[Alexious]

Titanfall is available for the PC, enough said. It's not an exclusive, I'll play it on my PC on glorious resolutions without owning an Xbox one.

[SuperWeeb]

Not really. Here's how it's going go.
If it's on Steam, I will wait for it to be on sale. If it's Origin exclusive, I'm flat out not buying it.

And I don't even need to use Windows, WINE for Linux is getting a lot better nowadays, I can give it a shot with Linux.

[Grimhammer00]

Its going to be mighty interesting come titanfall 2. This exclusivity deal is for this one game....not the inevitable series. Even better...EA deal with Respawn is for one game and Respawn retains the ownership of the IP.

Mark Rubin tweeted he wasn't thrilled with EA's backroom dealings with MS concerning Titanfall. He specificly wanted it on ps4.

So it'll come in the form of mass effect 2 or, MS & EA will throw so much money at Mark that he'll break and keep it exclusive. Only time will tell.

[Drummerdude41]

Ok i believe It's actually a good thing regardless if there was a pay out or whatever that a third party is exclusive. First party games was the only reason i had a ps3 last gen and if third party games start separating the identities of consoles it will make for a broader market and more intriguing games as devs don't have to worry about porting or glitches but more in line of how can we make this the best game possible for this one system.

[_FantasmA_]

So it was worth it to make the next COD exclusive??? How can you even say that? What if the game is bad, has server issues or worse, it becomes a yearly franchise with fish that move when you go near them in Titanfail 8: Modern Warfish.

[monkeyfox]

fuck EA and Microsoft.. both despicable companies.. Sony onthe other hand doesn't buy exclusive full games, it cultivates relationships with these developers and nurtures them which is good for the industry AND it puts its money into development of risky titles. THIS is good for the industry and pushes it forward.. NOT just spending a fortune on a game thats already being made so that a whole segment of the consumer base cannot even now try it. MS are bad for games long term.. mark my words

Titanfall will be massive but at least i can grab it on PC.

Cant wait for valve to rise up and wipe the fukin floor with ms... the more people that buy linux based OS's on their PCs and cut microsoft out of the picture the better..,.,

[cactusjack]

this reminds me of a very small scale M.A.G.

[Bio_Mod]

I enjoyed M.A.G, I got it late in its life but I still enjoyed it.
any idea if there will be a M.A.G 2

[Garrison]

I wouldn't really know what the title there is talking about.

Exclusive means that you cannot get it anywhere else.

I would get an Xbone for Ryse and Dead Rising if I was super interested in those games, I can't play them anywhere else.

But Titanfall? I actually never even considered getting an Xbone for it.

Titanfall seems like the perfect game to be played with mouse and keyboard first of all. And it's looking like a great game but is it worth paying 500 bucks for? Hell no.

I don't foresee many people with pc's and 360's getting going crazy about playing that game on the Xbone. You have a cheaper method and a better method there. Why pay 500 bucks to play the mediocre version of game?

[Bio_Mod]

DR3 is pretty much the sole reason i'd consider getting Xbone .......... not worth an extra £100 though.

[Mister_G]

I was expecting MS to whip out their cheque books and buy up some exclusives sooner or later.

Based on peoples preference (based on pre-order numbers) they had to do something to get back on track.

[Ratty]

Good for them. I'm still getting a PS4. This doesn't even make me flinch a litlle bit.

[JGaLaXY815]

I love some of these comments..."this game looks overhyped" blady blah, i'm PRO PS4 and ps4 fanfoys can make whatever excuse they want to try to make them feel better but I can tell you that...this one stings...a LOT, sony talked all that smack about how its gonna be all about the games games games, launch date and the 1st year...i'm actually seeing all the games games games on the xbone, I swear if one more thing happens...im gonna switch, if they delay infamous, im jumping off the ps4 train...

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

If the game is good... Then great... But I'm cool with one less FPS on PS4 just saying!

[Jagsrock]

Hontestly I don't even understand the hype behind this game.

[nickyandrews]

This game looks awesome but am I going to switch from PlayStation to Xbox .... Not a fooking chance