Machiavellian on 29 June 2013
| binary solo said: That "We're a small team and need to focus" comment would sound legit if the game really was XB One exclusive, but developing for the X360+PC+XB One sounds like a a pretty big ask. And given the similarities between PS4 and XB one hardware-wise I would think XB One+PS4 would be easier than XB One and X360. I don't care that MS bought exclusivity, it's a legit business strategy. But I wish developers would cut the bullshit with trying to give any reason other than that they were paid to keep it in the [in this case] MS family. Just say MS wanted a great exclusive FPS experience for its new console and they brought us on board to deliver it. |
Actually it does make a lot of sense since the team has a lot of experience on 360 and PC and there is only one new element which is the X1. Throwing in the PS3, PS4 and Nintendo stuff would be a big challenge for a small team like this.
Also who is saying the dev is BSing. They shopped around and MS paid the cash. They were looking to release their game on one system and they found that MS had the resources to help them make what they wanted to do happen. This happens all the time. Sony has jumpped on games that developers have shopped around and so has MS. Some developers look to make exclusives because its easier to make those games and even better if the console maker is willing to pony up some money.
