This is not the first time microsoft has published third party similar to Sony's games

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Skullwaker said:
They seem to be supporting new IPs, in regards to their recent announcements. Hopefully they work out because I'd like to see Microsoft's name in gaming expand far beyond Halo and Gears.

Oh yes..they are big fans of third party work. Even killer instinct got third party love. Lol