| celador said: MS have said they couldn't care less about console sales and more about making money through services and games. If they are not bullshitting, I don't think they would keep anything EA make exclusive to Xbox. They might give Xbox DLC, Betas etc first, but that's about it. They will make far more money keeping everything multiplatform than making IP exclusive |
| Dulfite said: I predict Microsoft, knowing how hated EA is, will actually force EA to publish their games on Nintendo devices, that way no hardware company can brag that they don't have to deal with EA games. All jokes aside, if Microsoft allowed Minecraft to stay multi to take in all the profits, why on Earth would they not do the same for EA (or any publishers) games? If this acquisition happens, I don't think it will be an indication of them forcing 3rd parties into 1st party, but rather of the concept that (in my opinion) Microsoft is moving more into a third party position themselves (when they can finally convince another hardware company to adopt Windows OS for their device). I guarantee you if Nintendo went to Microsoft and said, "we would be willing to use Windows OS and Windows Store [which could be steam soon], if you would be willing to merge our hardware and both of us make software for the same hardware," Microsoft would jump all over that. Xbox lost to ps2, the 360 lost to the Wii, and now the One is on a course to get destroyed by the ps4 and at least lose, maybe even get destroyed by, the Switch. They are always either 3rd or a distant 2nd and the investors know it. |
Keep EA on all consoles, just treat the XB platform similar to how Activision is treating PS4. Make sure that the XB consoles get initial access and DLC, early enough to make it a benefit owning an XB console but without losing many customers from other platforms. Also have minor exclusives in those EA games that are only on XB platforms or are timed. This would basically allow XB to have their cake and eat it too. It grows the XB brand and player base while continuing to make massive profits from those EA games. Why try and fight PS for that one of a kind sports car when you could just have it by flaunting all that cash? Only to then charge PS (and anyone else) who needs it to pick up chicks, to borrow it from time to time, but with a limiter on it? No point in letting it sit in the garage if your driving one of your other toys for the time being.
