Microsoft admits first-party 360 release bungle

A senior Microsoft executive has admitted that the firm bungled its release schedule earlier this year on Xbox 360, resulting in gaps which were "too long from a first-party".

His humble response after the jump.

[THWIP]

Of course, some of the blame has to be placed on the developers too.

[kmis87]

Well, it does take time to make high quality games, so sometimes it just doesn't line up. 8 months is pretty bad, but it's better than just releasing crap to fill the void (Some would say N3 was crap, though I think trying to ripoff the Dynasty Warriors franchise wasn't that smart to begin with). It's like the guy says: [But] we're not going to let the date drive when a first party game comes out, because a bad first-party game coming out at the right time doesn't matter. I think most xbox owners will forgive them when Gears of War hits shelves.

[sjappie]

That's decent of Microsoft, you wouldn't hear Sony admit they made mistakes ever,even standing before god almighty himself.

[shortyNZ]

its in the past MS. i forgive you :) just dont change the release of GOW! i already got my preorder for the box set

[bababrooks]

i have had a ball. give me more of this.
2 many gamers think its a crime, rather than a joy, hell give me great games xbox360(i luv it).if you love games,not companies try all.
ps. i am scint and cannot afford all but (dj get a fekin life looosssssssseerrrrrrrrrrrr)we all live then die!

[Marriot VP]

see that's the MS and Sony difference

MS accepts and explains their problems or situations

Sony unattached and distant from their gamers

[Arkham]

And the planet you're living on is...?

[Marriot VP]

the planet where I'm not a fanboy and have had a sony, nintendo, and a MS console.

Look at the history, I really don't feel like going into it because your not worth it.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

I mentioned the dry spell that MS had once over at the xbox forums and was branded and A$$hole and was almost burned at the stake for it, and I love my 360. I should post this in there arrogant little faces the jerks :-)