ConsoleGaming: The Future of Exclusives
Joseph A, of CosoleGaming writes:
Exclusives have always represented valuable assets to companies like Sony and Microsoft, often stepping forward as flagship titles and driving hardware sales. It’s understandable then that such precious commodities can become fiercely contested over, morphing their status to merely pawns in the world of the videogame industry. In modern times, it has become even harder to orchestrate a catalogue full of exclusives, since expensive development on the PS3 and 360 often makes it necessary to opt for a multiplatform release. Furthermore, Microsoft’s deep pockets have also persuaded several developers to break exclusivity on former Playstation-only franchises. So, are exclusives going to go extinct?
