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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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
Hence why RDR, Batman AA, and others still have dlc only on PS3, but GTA IV eventually came over.
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.
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.
I'll check the store for that Copernicus DLC.
I didn't know....thanks guys. :)
And Dawnguard isn't any good anyway. More overpriced garbage from Bethesda
What's your point?
If this isn't timed(like the DLC in previous games), then your comparison is flawed. Like that nonsense Belking spouts below.
So it's possible.
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).
Lets see halo 4 or AC3. This is an easy choice for me...lol
This DLC will be coming to thew 360 too so don't get your hopes up...lol
Keep telling yourself that ...
Now the same thing seems to be happening in reverse to 360 users, and you know what? It's still bullshit. Bullshit knows no favoritism. Everyone should get the content, and these 'exclusive DLC' rights are for the birds.
Sorry 360 owners. :\
Agreed though, I honestly never cared for timed exclusivity anyways (at least it was only TIMED and came out at a certain point) and now it's gone to the far reaches of being DLC exclusive to a single console...
*flips table* DONE! (sarcasm)
but seriously, games these days...I miss either something being held to a certain system or not at all. Now it's all spread out being pre-order here, DLC there, map pack up, micro-transaction down, season pass/extra content left and everything else I left out to the right...
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I think you misunderstand. By "nobody" I meant video game publisher's. Microsoft didn't pay money for the DLC. Sony did. Ubisoft doesn't care who pay's as long as they get their money. So thanks for calling me an idiot, but if you can't work that one out, then I think it's you who is the idiot.
If you only look at U.S. sales, yeah, go with 360. But, Europe, which is Ubisoft's biggest market, goes to PS3.
The sereies has sold almoust the same on each platform... check the numbers before throw your BS. ;)
we ps3 owners are getting the FULL version of the game.
My email:
I would just like to let you know that as an Assassin's Creed fan almost since the beginning (I purchased the first one about a year after release), I am very disappointed with the Benedict Arnold DLC being exclusive to PS3. I've bought and played all of the games on Xbox 360, Collector's/Limited Editions when available, and the majority of the DLC. I am especially disappointed because I read an article ( http://www.gamesradar.com/a... - page 4 of 8) that says Benedict Arnold wouldn't be a part of the game, or maybe I just interpreted it wrong and that a certain aspect of the Benedict Arnold arc wouldn't be a part of the game. The point remains that I am still extremely disappointed, and the DLC exclusivity has me reconsidering my purchase altogether. I sincerely hope that the content is actually timed exclusive, and will become available to Xbox 360 shortly after release.
I appreciate the time taken to read this and potentially address my concerns.
Sincerely,
A disappointed Assassin's Creed Fan
Their response:
Hi STICKzophrenic,
I'm sorry to hear of your disappointment. I cannot confirm or deny that this DLC will be available at a later time on the Xbox 360, because we do not have that information at this time. For those asking, I have recommended considering it as not being available on the Xbox 360, which is certainly disappointing for those that do not have access to a PS3. I do have hope that the DLC will be released on Xbox 360 at some point, but I cannot guarantee it.
-Ubisoft Technical Support
The thing is, I have a PS3, but I've played all the AC games on 360, as I do all the multiplats. I use my PS3 for their exclusives and for Blu-Ray movies. I was just bluffing about reconsidering my purchase, had to throw it in there for emphasis lol.