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Machiavellian on 24 August 2013
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badgenome said:
Machiavellian said:

So what doesn't make sense to you is all cool, but what I am saying is that you need to come more correct than "It doesn't make sense to me" without any proof to back up your opinion.

What really doesn't make any sense to me is that you actually believe EA would give Respawn a massive amount of money (although apparently not enough to actually finish their game) without any guarantees that they will ever see a return on that money. That you think the deliverables in the contract are simply a game called Titanfall, to be published by EA on unspecified platforms. And that you believe Respawn can run around making deals behind EA's back if they so choose, adding or nixing platforms as they see fit.

EA: "Hey guys. How is Titanfall going?"

Respawn: "Pretty good! We've moved it to the TI-84! It should be ready to ship by lunch time!"

Business do it all the time, its called RISK.  The bank does it when it gives you a loan.  Your credit score everything you do is calculated and a number pops up on the amount of risk it will take to offer you money.  Its the same for any business that offer money up front for gains in the future.  So yes, with Jason and Vince track record, I believe EA was willing to take a lot more risk then usual.  Also this is not something new in the game development world.  So yes, I believe that Respawn can and have made deals concerning their IP and game.  They talked it over with EA and all parties came together to iron out the contract.  Who knows what went into it besides MS giving up some money. Also what you just keep ignoring is EA track record.  When has the last time they shopped around for an exclusive deal with a platform holder.  Even new IPs they do not do this so why this one time for only 50 mill.

Also you are acting as if Titanfall is the cumulation of the deal.  It could be a multigame deal like MS had with Mistwalker where they helped fund the development of the studio which required them to make 3 games for the 360.  Mistwalker had full control on what game they made and control on the IP.  Even during this time frame Mistwalker made games on other platforms like IOS and the 3DS.  Hell they even came out with a Wii game and they still owe MS one more game to complete the deal.

The case still stands you do not have enough information to call the developer a liar.  The last link I posted pretty much described why Respawn went with MS and there is no reason to not believe it because everything stated points to what we see today.  You questioned the cloud, they gave you a reason.  You said the Deal is between EA and MS but the link you posted stated its MS, EA and Respawn.  You state that no such contrats can exist and I give you Mistwalker.  I am sure I can dig up more but do not have the time anymore.