HappySqurriel on 07 August 2008
| FishyJoe said: I don't think actual payouts are as common as people think. However, I think that waivers of licensing fees are very common. No money changes hands directly, but on a big title it can mean millions of dollars. It's almost like a stealth payment. |
Don't forget how console manufacturers have created large marketing campaigns for their consoles which feature third party exclusives ... I wouldn't be surprised if a game like Metal Gear Solid 4 had its exclusivity secured (at least in part) through an agreement with Sony to produce a very large marketing campaign with Metal Gear Solid 4 in it.
