Why does Microsoft rely on timed exclusive DLC so much?

[Munkeh111]

S.T.A.G.E. said:

Munkeh111 said:
They have LOADS of money.

They have tried to invest in their internal studios, but that will take time and buying exclusives outright is too expensive. Instead, they are trying to get every little advantage they can.

They also need to improve in Europe, hence their FIFA tie-up.

But I have said this before, I find either side buying up tiny bits of exclusive content really annoying

I am willing to bet Microsoft has spent nearly 2-3 billion on third party games DLC, Perks, timed exclusivity, or exclusivity.

Definitely not quite billion, but they did reportedly spend $50m on timed exclusive GTA IV DLC and the same again for Titanfall timed exclusivity

There is a lot of money changing hands here