Has Microsoft Given 7.5 Million Gamers the Finger?

Having put the boot into Sony for its late play on region specific exclusivity for Ghostbusters, Gameplayer returns serve to Microsoft admidst rumours that they've pulled the same stunt with Tony Hawk's RIDE. They explain in the article why the leaked news may very well be true, despite Activisions backflip.

[Sucks2BU]

I sure hope you come in here and renege your comments from that other article, clearly MS are as culpable as Sony when it comes to this stuff as far as GP are concerned.

As an MS fan, however, whatever. I will be playing SKATE 2.

[OGharryjoysticks]

Atari doesn't have enough money

[Pixel_Addict]

I bet that is really how you think "sucks to be you" is spelled. Reading your inane comment is proof.

You are comparing Sony, who is helping to publish the game, decision to exercise their investment the way they see fit; some how equal to Microsoft's constant dubious, deceitful practice of using money to divert content away from the PS3 and it's owners along with countless other ethically questionable acts?????????

I hope every 360 you ever manage to convince your mommy to buy, falls victim to the RROD.

I hope you enjoy your pathetic 5 bubbles, cause I can see you're not going to hang on to them long.

[Omegasyde]

Dirty Tells the truth.

When is the last time Atari made a "AAA" game ? EVE/Neverwinter night may be popular, but in comparison to EA, Take2, Campcom, Konami...etc.

Atari really degraded especially at all the money they blew on Alone in the dark.

[Bucky Sligo]

"You are comparing Sony, who is helping to publish the game, decision to exercise their investment the way they see fit; some how equal to Microsoft's constant dubious, deceitful practice of using money to divert content away from the PS3"
I don't see the difference. When Msoft "excercise their investment the way they see fit" it's called deceitful. Let's not forget that Sony covered up their rumble lawsuit by saying rumble is last gen. Now everybody needs to rebuy controlers. Companies are evil, even Sony.

[7ero H3LL]

the only people i give the finger to is the people at N4G, f#cking people need to give this site a rest.

[Sucks2BU]

I was just wondering if all the people who went ape $hit last time about how no-one ever says anything when MS do exclusive deals would bother to say anything now or not

[Pandemic]

Isn't this just a news article stating the new Tony hawks game could be an exclusive in the UK.. If so, it means this article is a duplicate.

http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...
http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...

[heroicjanitor]

It even has the same preview picture. So I don't see why anyone would "renege" their comments when it was true at the time.

And Sony are publishing the game they should be able to time it's exclusivity, but microsoft always pay money to stop ps3 owners getting games, it is sickening.

Rather than stop us playing games they should make some of their own and actually benefit their owners. How does delaying a ps3 game benefit it's owners? Who paid for that through paying for live? It doesn't. They are thieves.

[FamilyGuy]

Sony:
Timed exclusive for a single region thats studio didn't have enough money to publish, AND you know it's timed. On a game that is an actual gamble to put money behind vs
Microsoft:
Full exclusive (as far as we know) for a single region just cuz they felt like waving money at it. On a game that has (use to have) a large fan base.

M$ made the better business decision but they are also the company of a lower moral standing.

I couldn't care less about either game though.

[Rock Bottom]

LOL! damage control.

[SL1M DADDY]

No way. Instead, I will say the same thing to Gameplayer today that I said the last time...

*gives Gameplayer the finger*

[gaffyh]

wtf is this sh*t with Sony/MS giving people the finger? Who gives a sh*t, it's just business. Stupid article, stupid title

[Matpan]

So sony is the good samaritan while MS gets to be judas...

Cmon´ wake up and smell the coffee... IT´S BUSINESS!!!!Both companioes are in for the cash, each with it´s approach, both investing. Sony "helped" Atari publish? how convenient, the game is timed exclusive for them in that region. Call it whatever you want. Helping, investing, buying... it´s the same game.

[Hildor_muthafo]

The trailer looked like @$$. Ghostbusters is a much bigger deal.

[Enigma_2099]

... how bout you just STFU and take it.. we had to...

[ultimolu]

Cry me a river, seriously.

[XxZxX]

if Microsoft or Sony didn't give u the finger, I will.

[DaTruth]

All the PS3 version of Fallout owners, who didn't get to play the DLC says HI!

Even though there are a hundred exclusive DLC that I could bring up, I only brought up that one cause it was the only one anyone really seemed to care about losing.

LOL at Tomb Raider DLC (If it doesn't have a Lara Croft strip tease, I don't want it)!

[WhittO]

MS must be rolling out the money, since its the only way Actvision would do this, since the PS3 is the console that made them the most money last year !

[PirateThom]

Didn't Activision retract it saying all versions would be out the same time in the UK?

[N4PS3G]

yeah, worthless read ..they even know its not exclusive anywhere

[KingKionic]

yeah

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

[Sucks2BU]

You do not make mistakes like that. Activision just let the cat out of the bag to early: more to come at E3 for sure.

[PirateThom]

So..... they're going to announce a UK Exclusive deal in the US?

Yeah, sure they are.

It just about qualifies as a random press release announcement, never mind a press conference at E3.

[Sucks2BU]

Although is E3 really considered a US thing. It is in the US, but I always saw it as a world stage.

I think if this deal does exist at all or is in discussions it will be for more than just UK. I just think it was leaked by a UK guy who was referring about his region specifically.

[DelbertGrady]

Gameplayer.com.au, badassgamerblog.com, gamer.blorge.com, hiphopgamershow.com.

Different url's but the same retarded content.

[Immortal Kaim]

The release was retracted, so it isn't really a story anymore...

[Highatus]

LOL @ Soda.

That was funny :D

[TheHater]

attempt to cover up for the first article in the first place to make it seems that they aren't bias. WE know they are, so they should just stop defending themselves. The less you defend your action and reason the less people will care about you.

[Godmars290]

Since day-one its just been one big finger bang to anyone who doesn't want their console.

[Odion]

as it should

[PELVIC THRUST ACTION]

Microsoft shoved a finger up my bung hole when my 360 red ringed and they charged 250 to fix it in 2006. NEVER AGAIN will I ENDURE THEIR OPPRESSION.

[jib]

you could have gotten it fixed for free

[PELVIC THRUST ACTION]

You do know that back in 2006 there was no FREE repair and the warranty was only 90 days. The warranty came up after they were nearly about to get a huge lawsuit filed against them.

[DaTruth]

LOL at "NEVER AGAIN will I ENDURE THEIR OPPRESSION".

[Godmars290]

if you're willing you, raise enough of a stink, you might be able to get a refund.

[PELVIC THRUST ACTION]

That was nearly three years ago. I don't have the 360 anymore. After that happened, it wasn't until late 2007 that I got a PS3. I waited a while for things to be more stable.

[Pixel_Addict]

Funny, Microsoft has been manipulating 3rd party publishers buying exclusivity since the 360's release and also diverting development time away from the PS3 and the moment Sony chooses to exercise a decision over the Ghostbusters game (which they are now assisting with publishing) this site jumps all over them. Why not make such a stink over Microsoft's constant underhanded tactics that end up only hurting PS3 owners and at time holding back games that could benefit from using the unique PS3 strengths. Expect Rage to be held back by DVD9 and the 360. Microsoft has also done no less with the Madden games and EA as a whole.

But in the end it doesn't matter, because PS3 owners have too many 1st party games to concern themselves with 3rd party handouts.

[Pixel_Addict]

All this over a Tony Hawk game? Please, this is a way for the kangaroo f**king twats to backtrack from that other anti-PS3 article. Even they themselves pointed out how they seeming overlooked Microsoft's 'finger giving' exploits and try to make excuses "ooooh well it was because of it was PAL specific... bla bla bla", they are so full of sh*t. They now they openly made such a contradictory article they feel they have to use a game ANY game to some how appear to be unbias. Only they would believe such a thing would work.

I made the mistake in reading this garbage and gave their site a hit. Never again. Ever. F**K gameplayer.

Gameplayer? That is the name they picked for their site? Goddamn, these guys are completely f'n useless in everyway.

[Bucky Sligo]

I'm just astonished by the immaturity on this site.

[NegativeCreep427]

It really does Suck To Be You, if you believe Microsoft is the Fair-Player in regards to value toward the gamers this generation!

[BX81]

Snarf Snarf it's a business so no matter what either deal with it or don't

[talltony]

lol more like 30 million gamers the finger! jk couldnt resist.

[villevalorox]

thw only reason Im not going to report this is because the One about sony just like a week ago. ye MS give millions of gamers the finger each day. Nothing new on that part. Although Tony Hawk being exclusive on xbox for any time is not true.

[Neo604]

xbot want more. more cum.

[Shadow Man]

to far Neo604 to far...

[xbollox]

what's all that fuss for a little finger when 30mil asses got a big fat c0ck with no lube?

on behalf of the entire gaming community, thanks a lot xb!tches.

you've jumped in, you've been screwed and now the industry thinks gamers like to get screwed

lol

[Mr Face Creamer]

Gameplayer you epicly phail. Just goes to show, don't post BS directly after the news comes out.

7.5M gamers? I'm betting you 1000$ this game won't even reach 1.5 million sales with all platforms combined.

Same as the Ghostbusters game, no one is going to buy that so I do not believe that Sony gave 64 million gamers the finger.

[Counter Strike]

Cool.

[deshon09]

tony hawk game suck i will be playing skate 1&2

[GiantEnemyCrab]

This has been debunked by Activision. I thought responsible journalists would not just run with whatever they read on the internet? http://www.n4g.com/gaming/N...

Not sure if you did this so the PS3 folks don't crucify you because you spoke the truth about the Ghostbusters deal.

Which even if it was true it's still months from release not like the d!ck move with Ghostbusters announcing it with less than a month to go.

[TheMART]

First, Tony Hawk has been a sh!tty game for years, Skate 1 & 2 destroys it.

Second, I don't get these short about 3 month time exclusiveness. For Ghostbusters I did as Sony launches the movie also. Me personally I hope that the USA 360 version is regionfree, then I'll just import that one of Ghostbusters that is. Tony Hawk discs I use to put under my cup of coffee.

[FFXI101]

I actually agree with you on this one. Tony Hawk's game sucks, Skate is much better.

[butterfinger]

is a pathetic site. There seems to be a severe lack of creativity and intelligence at that site. Can't you come up with an article that doesn't have to deal with ANY of the companies giving ANYONE the finger? It's bad enough that you always exaggerate the amount of people you are talking about. I would suggest that no one should click on their link.

[robotnik]

they like it, to be ass-raped by Bill Gates.

[Daz]

Peopel only read the bad news. If you read some other articals you see its not exclusive in uk.

[badbond1]

If you can't afford one, trade your xbox 360 in NOW! Infamous is a beast! The games coming out for the PS3 is ridiculous! Killzone 2 got the party started right in 09', but Infamous and Uncharted 2 will be the knockout punch for xbox this summer. There is not one game on the 360 that can compete with these three games! These two games alone should convince any real gamer to support the ps3 and take this system to the next level, surpassing xbox. And last but not least, GOD OF WAR III. Regardless if it comes out this year or not, possibly by Feb or mar. of next year, it will be a complete wrap for the 360! 360 may lead in multip., but exclusives alone make the ps3 superior!

[Gue1]

I am with you @badbond1!

Killzone 2, inFamous, Uncharted 2 plus Heavy Rain(if it comes this year); that's too much for some people to keep ignoring the PS3. But as ever, we have another underrated game on the PS3 called inFamous. The game's already on the 80's score in Metacritic... How sad.

[NewZealander]

why the hell would i trade in my 360 and 31 games! thats alot of cash spent there, and i would get jack shi... back from EB.

i know some people on here would do anything to convince people to buy a ps3 but you need to respect the fact that everyone has reasons for owning whatever consoles the do, and for me theres still far too many cool games comeing out on 360.

maybe when theres a price cut on ps3 ill grab one, but not right now, as much as i love MGS im happy to wait and see if it comes to 360, other then that the new ico game is the only other thing im really interested in, oh and uncharted, but supporting two consoles right now is probably a bit much for me, no im not poor i just like to have money for other things in life too.

[Stryfeno2]

The day of E3 MS will be preparing to give some more of that finger.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

Since when do 7.5 miliion gamers give a crap about tony hawk?

[1Victor]

PS3 is region free so anyone that wants to play it on the PS3 just have to import it from U.S or other country. LOL

[Marty8370]

More like 28 million Have been shafted the day they bought the crapbox.

[saimcheeda]

M$ Gave people the finger when they made the 360!!i hope the 14 million or so(yes 14) people who use the 360 realise that!!

[PopEmUp]

Has Microsoft Given 7.5 Million Gamers the Finger(S)?

[Etseix]

correction

has Bill Gates given 7.5 Million Games the Finger(S)? ;D

[Obama]

correction

Has Bill Gate fingered 7.5m gamers?

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

Micro$luts are taking the ChatBots on this for a RIDE!!! ;-D POOR souls.

[saimcheeda]

Blind fools!

[AngryTypingGuy]

"region specific exclusivity" means that North American gamers will be able to play Ghostbusters on launch day for any console! If you live in Europe and you have a 360, you will be able to play Ghostbusters, but you have to wait until late in the year.

I really hope this doesn't turn into a trend, because then we'll all suffer.

[Ninjamonkey]

Well since the ps3 is REIGON FREE anyone could just buy this game from another country, easy for the UK as we can just get the US verion and have no problems...

So if your that bothered, do that. If not, get skate. Or if your like me, get neither =P

[Enigma_2099]

Equal opportunity BS writing...

Who would have expected this? I thought the switch was stuck in "diss Sony" mode.

[JJFNIGHTS80]

All M$ do is spends more money on EXCLUSIVE TITLES FOR DEVELOPERS AND PAYING THEM LOTS OF $$$ SO THEIR GAMES CAN SELL UP TO 1 million unitsor more and to help make their hardware console sells more.

[tonywood24]

REALLY, NO ONE CARES ABOUT EITHER GHOSTBUSTERS OR TONY HAWK. Yea, the 1st 3 Tony Hawks were cool, but there is no innovation, so I don't care if it was exclusive to the Wii. DITTo goes for Ghostbusters the video game.

Now, when X360 gets Metal Gear Solid 4, or PS3 gets Gears of War 3...then we can talk! Until then, who give a crap....ironically, about crap games!

[Hypnotic]

someone (on this site) was trying to tell me you couldn't pay for exclusivity. I wonder what they think now...I sure do love it when I'm right.

That seems to be the only thing that has happened this generation. As for me, I am not upset or angry that Sony gets "Ghostbusters" 64 months earlier. There are plenty of other games to occupy my time.

[kaelix]

Can't people that own a ps3 just import it since ps3 has no region lock o.O

[SlaughterMeister]

Really? PS3 games are REGION-FREE! If the game was 360-exclusive in the UK, just go online and buy it there! In a couple weeks, there you go! Tony Hawk!

[Ldubbz]

Or is this article not really saying anything? It MIGHT be delayed in the UK? Thats some news...

[AfireINSIDE225]

I don't see the big deal if they made this a UK exclusive for Xbox. The great developers at Sony made their system region free. Just import it.

[The_Devil_Hunter]

THat is Microsoft for ya

[drewsny]

So how did you sony fanboys come up with the 7.5 million number. Tony hawk games are way old and they will probably only sell maybe a million.

[corbett]

I didn't know tony hawk was popular in the UK. If someone would want it so bad they could import it instead of buying a whole new console

[Vicophine]

C'mon people, it's Tony Hawk.... >.<

[QuantumWake]

This is for all those game companies that has srewed us gamers in the past.

[sayedstafa]

Seriously, the people who write titles like these are oblivious to how well/not so well games sell. Does anyone seriously believe that this game would have sold 7.5 million copies? Or even 1 million copies? Come on, get realistic