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

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AG80 said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:

Dantes inferno. EA was called out because it was essentially a reskinned god of war.

Oh I heard about that game before but didn't know it was published by EA. Thought a smaller publisher handled it considering how poor its sales were.

Haven't played it though but it totally looks like God Of War with a different protagonist, but far inferior.

Its not the first time either. Lucas arts also ripped of god of war which is why Star Wars the force unleashed was so great. It paved the way for western hack n slash. Star Wars 1313 was also an uncharted rip off. Look it up. You'll see it. People really overlook how influential Sony is in the industry.