Microsoft in unique position to disrupt Sony's console reign

[pokoko]

Swordmasterman said:

pokoko said:

Even if it does end up happening in the far future, right now we're not even close to a time when third-party publishers and developers are going to pass up putting their games on Steam.  That means your quote will only apply to Microsoft published games, for the most part, unless Microsoft starts paying for Windows Store exclusivity--which actually wouldn't surprise me.

I Don't think that Third Party developers will accept Microsoft's Money to make it exclusive for Windows Store, but Indie Developers, don't have a reason for not accept.

Maybe.  I mean, you're right about the smaller games, Microsoft can buy full or limited exclusivity easily.  However, I could also see them buying "UWP exclusives" for Xbox One and Windows Store in much the same way they did with the last Tomb Raider.  It might not be a common event but it could happen if they find the right situation where a publisher is willing to delay a game on other platforms.  Japanese publishers, especially, seem receptive to this tactic.