Microsoft to unlock more GPU power for Xbox One developers

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Zappykins said:
Some if this is in direct conflict with what Microsoft has stated before. Plus they say Ryse (Crytec) and Killer Instant (Double Helix) are first party. While they are getting some help from Rare Double Helix is completely independent. And Crytech is a private company

I don't really think this should be taken seriously.

To my knowledge the big three usually think of anything they pay for as being first party.  I guess we'd call it 2nd party but I've never heard them use that term.  So as far as I know MS calling Ryse and KI first party games goes perfectly in line with how console manufacturers separate games.  First party is anything they paid for, third party is anything others paid for.