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S.T.A.G.E. on 26 March 2014
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J_Allard said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
Microsoft sucks at making games, thats why. They put too much faith in unproven partners. Sony does the opposite. They engage in creative creations internally and endorse those who are creative to join them. They create great relationships based on common goals and make more experimental games. Every gen they increase their collection of first and second party IP's. Its amazing how many they have now. Its quite sad to look at Microsofts list of games compared since they've joined actually made since joining the gaming industry.

This is why they pay third parties and they've admitted it already. Its the safer bet and its more profitable for them. Theres too much risk, especially late in a gen.

Must explain why Sony has shut down so many studios last gen/recently and has been laying people off like crazy. Also, "creative creations" LOL.

Also, idk why you begrudge MS the same path Sony took. Sony is in their 4th gen, MS their 3rd. I would hope Sony would have amassed most relationships and put out more games, they've been in the console world longer. But MS is improving their games every gen and their stable of studios just like Sony has done.


I am just applauding IP creation and strong partner relationships in creating games. I also love how Sony much like Nintendo works in tandem with other companies to make games unlike Microsoft who just pays them and lets it end there (which is why Ryse turned out the way it did). Someone needs to babysit Crytek. 

You can hate all you want, but Sonys reasons for dropping people is financial. Guess who loves to pick up Sonys pieces when they fall though? You're so right, Microsoft. Who? Insomniac left making second party for Sony and EA? Lets get em! What? Sony workers left again from SSM? Lets bag em'. 

Microsoft has far more respect for Sonys level of creativity than you do it seems. 

Lets see how many Microsoft workers Sony tries to bag. ::Cricket, cricket::

Don't get me wrong, I love the Xbox One, but its greatness lies on the shoulders of non-Microsoft companies, such as EA, Double Helix and Capcom and yes Forza is good on its own merit(The one of the same four games Microsoft pumps out).  Sony, however, lets the chips fall where they may with Killzone, Knack and InFamous, but at least they can say those games belonged to them and those aren't even their hottest titles. Those are their cannon-fodder until Uncharted, God of War, Last of Us 2, The Order, Little Big Planet, and even moooooooore NEW IP's come out. Theres just more levels expectation. I expect Microsoft to depend on others full-time compared to their own in-home companies and both consoles are loads of fun. Trust me, I like the Xbox One more right now, but I know better with Microsoft . Whats that word again that based on peoples unique way behaving? Oh yeah, Idiosyncracies. When you know a brand so well based on their actions that they just keep doing it and become known for it? 

Also, when the hell is Fulgore coming out for Killer instinct? Come on...please have mercy, Microsoft. Bless them for reinvesting in Killer Instinct though because it is such a good franchise, but its growth as a DLC based game is just ridiculous. Microsoft does know how to pick out partners though and I cannot wait for Gears of Wars now that its first party, but this company replacing Double Helix better be good. This is what I am talking about with non-first party for first party games. It becomes a risky occurance rather than rewarding for fans who are expecting timely content when another company buys the team you're dependent on. Luckily for me with Microsofts way of doing business I can expect that content to come. I am not saying creativity cannot be found with the Xbox brand...far from it, but what I am saying it I (me, myself) expect it from their partners rather than Microsoft.