Who Had the Best Exclusives in Q2 2018? Sony vs Microsoft vs Nintendo

When it comes down to it, exclusives are one of the biggest components to a console's success. So which of the big three pulled away with the victory in the second quarter of 2018? Was it a close race, or did one of our competitors claim the title with ease?

[MuddyWaters]

Sony by far. Detroit and God of War were both excellent titles. Spiderman will be huge too. All Microsoft has really coming is Forza Horizon 4 and State of Decay 2 and Sea of Thieves were not exactly stellar titles. Nintendo will continue to rely on Wii U ports and Smash is rumored to be some old assets of the Wii U game. Mario Tennis looks fun.

[uptownsoul]

April - June 2018: Sony is 1st w/GoW & Detroit (2 new AAAs)…I think Nintendo is not too far behind in 2nd w/Mario Tennis & Donkey Kong…And Xbox only having State of Decay 2 (which I hear is pretty good) is pretty far back in 3rd

[Bronxs15]

If you’re looking to go home and play a game alone in solitude and get lost in a world. PS4 got you covered.

If you’re looking to go home play some video games with your friends and get lost in a shared experience, Xbox got you covered.

If you’re looking to play games before you get home while at a dr office or on a train, switch got you covered.

[shinoff2183]

Sony for sure but if it was the games only you mentioned I easily rather play state of decay 2 over a Wii U port and mario tennis. Sony still 1st though. In reality I know it was more then the games you mentioned so yes ms gets pushed back to third. Their rightful place. Nothing beats a ps4 switch combo

[Aceman18]

Sony
Nintendo

Microsoft

[Bronxs15]

Let’s really be real. Third party is great!

Xbox one x is/will be the best place to play games such as red dead redemption 2. Assassins creed origins. Doom. Resident evil 7. Just cause 3/4. Wolfinstine. The Witcher 3. Cyber punk. Far cry 5. GTA 5. Anthem. Devil may cry. Hellbade. Nier. Tomb raider. Etc.

And it’s not like the FEW exclusives they do actually have are bad. Like Ori and the blind forest. Cup head. Forza Horizon. Halo. Gears. Sunset over drive.

[starchild]

Yeah, for my taste Sony definitely had the best exclusives this year, as well as other years. But Nintendo also has a lot of exclusives that appeal to many people. Microsoft needs to do better.

[PhoenixUp]

Why does Twinfinite continue to make these articles when we already know the answer

[FallenAngel1984]

Twinfinite asking a question with an obvious answer for clicks yet again

[StormSnooper]

Yeah, but at least it’s gaming related.

[Ninver]

Really? We're actually asking this question? C'mon any one remotely informed and invested in console gaming knows Sony brought the works.

[thexmanone]

Not everyone likes God of War, Detroit or Japanese game Yakuza 6. I would rather play State of decay 2 or Sea of thieves..

So too Me MS is the clear winner.

[Elda]

Sony!!...(drops mic & walks away)

[Skankinruby]

Seriously? The only competition is between Nintendo and Microsoft for second place.

[bluefox755]

God of War is one of the best games I've played in years.

[sprinterboy]

Shouldn't the title be "Who Had the Best Exclusives in Q2 2018? Sony vs Nintendo"
Seriously cause MS isn't even a talking point with SoD2 or SoT, yes I've played them both on games pass.

[JimmyDM90]

I'll just let this speak for itself.

All 1st half 2018 exclusives rated 80+ on metacritic. Ports are marked with *

PS4:
God of War
Ni No Kuni 2
Yakuza 6
Dragon's Crown Pro
MLB the Show 18
Shadow of the Colossus (remake)
Moss

Switch:
Tropical freeze*
Bayonetta 1*
Bayonetta 2*

Xbox One:

[DefaultComment]

Ni no ni kuni is not an exclusive since it's on Steam as well
Same goes for Moss btw

[Hardiman]

Sony by a mile!

[DivineAssault]

Is this a serious question?