First party will always be Nintendo. this gen I would have to say that the PS4 will win in 3rd party titles.
Unfortunately, (good or bad) MS falls into middle child syndrome, the forgotten one. While it is capable of making quality 1st party, the measuring stick will always be ps4 titles good or bad. this is how this gen will be.
PS3 was the middle child last gen, but was able to create an identity by alot of first party exclusives, that allowed it to create a userbase worldwide, closing the gap towards the end.
If MS can do this, ie take risk on quirky/niche titles, it might be able to win some gamers worldwide. Instead of just concentrating on blockbusters that US and UK gamers want, they need to look more like the system that developers want to take a risk on. sadly, I do not see this happening. they prefer to play it too safe instead.
Regardless of "who wins" this gen, I like to see these companies fight each other for our dollars, so we as consumers win. Competition breeds growth. and we as gamers across all platforms win.







