Newly revealed Magic 2015 not releasing for PlayStation

Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers is the latest installment for Wizards of the Coasts' popular Magic: The Gathering video game franchise. It's also the first version that is to release on Xbox One, though no PlayStation release has been confirmed.

[ZodTheRipper]

I was a huge magic fan but I never managed to enjoy it's video games. If there is no possibility to create a completely customized deck they can keep it.

[KendrickLamar]

Well I never played any of these games on my PS3.

One thing for sure is, Microsoft definitely payed them to keep it off of PlayStation.

[its_JEFF]

... I just don't get why? Why this title? Are actual "Physical" Magic players into the videogame version? I've never played any of the videogames or the card version.

[TomShoe]

Well, it's not confirmed yet. This is probably like Murdered: Soul Suspect when they announced it for XBO and then didn't show the PS4 version until later. At best, Microsoft paid for marketing rights, and at worst, it's a timed exclusive, like PVZ: Garden Warfare.

[robtion]

@its_JEFF: You should consRider trying the physical card game it really is great. Very strategic and excellent for anyone who likes fantasy art.

The video game is a good way to learn the game but not as good As the actual card game. It'll be a shame if they don't release it on PS but no big deal.

[tbone567]

It is known to be more an Xbox series anyway. What's the big deal?

[Bigpappy]

This game pull enough gamers to pay for. More than likely, they just did the Xbox version because they already had it on PC and the port required on effort, plus they already had decent success on Xbox going back to the first Xbox. So they have a pretty long history with Xbox.

[SactoGamer]

These video games are terrible compared to playing the game in person and the current line of Magic video suck in comparison to the original Duels of the Planeswalker game from the 1990's by Microprose.

[Whitey2k]

O well there stupid enough to not release there game to 6 million people that owns a ps4

[jackdaniels]

do you really think all 6 million people would buy it? good god man, I wish i had your simplistic view of life, it must be so blissful!

[Moe-Gunz]

Essentially what he is saying is why not release it on something that has a bigger install base to increase your chances of getting more customers? Your reaction is ridiculous. Anyone could understand what the OP said.

This game should be multiplat for both Microsoft and Sony. As others have said Magic games haven't been the best and they should try to get as much customers as possible. Seems like the best idea for the developers. PS4 wasn't confirmed, still might go.

[Sethry101]

You release on the bigger instalbase because it gives more people the chance of buying it. The less people who own the consol the less there are to be possible buyers. Its statistics and probability.

[Hicken]

That's not the point, smart guy. The point is they're cutting themselves off from that many potential buyers.

Which isn't a wise idea.

[Remy_S]

Congratulations on being a dumbass.

[nope111]

NOOOOO :'(

[Lotus9]

I play a fair amount of paper MtG as well as at least 2 copies of each Duels of the Planeswalkers each year. DotP offers a nice distraction for the days that you can't get friends together to play real MtG. It doesn't have full deckbuilding, but if it offered that, what would be the point of the paper card game? These are nice bite sized MtG offerings at a bite sized price. I'll take it.

[TheOneWhoIsTornApart]

I play with physical cards but I really enjoy the Duels of the Planeswalkers games a lot. I am playing 2014 right now and have the DLC decks and am having a blast. Each pre made deck has 40 cards you can unlock and makes each deck much better and you can also edit them.Have you played the newest one?.

[Meatyboy]

It's a shame when any console misses out on games. I love these games! The first duels in 2011 is what got me into magic in the first place which i guess is the idea of these games, which is to introduce new players who could find it quite daunting.

[sypher]

Odd choice. How big is the playerbase for Magic fans on X1?

Cant see it being very big personally as RPG/Fantasy fans usually sided towards the more experimental console in PS3 and now PS4. With the Xbox being the 'dudebro' console.

[Mankey]

Really now. . . We're going to release this on iOS and Andriod before we put it on PlayStation??

I think these guys have their priorities off or MS paid for exclusivity.

[nidhogg]

iOS and Android grants quite the profit since too many people has it. but I do hope they do release it on PS. I want this one portable too so IF a Vita version is possible in the future, I'll get that.

[Mankey]

Fair enough, but the way I see it, the target audience for Magic the Gathering has a very large cross over with the Target audience for the PS4.

There may be 500 million mobile user but if only .0003 percent of them pick up the game then what good is it?

[nidhogg]

AS LONG AS YOU RELEASE IT ON STEAM WHICH I KNOW YOU WOULD. 100% SURE. PC MASTAAAAHHHH RAAAACE!! ...ehem, sorry 'bout that.

[Skate-AK]

I am sure a Sony version will be announced at some point. They even had the first one on PS+.