Would Sunset Overdrive be on PS4 if it didn't have inFamous Second Son?

[Mr Puggsly]

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

Azzanation said:
A lot of gamers on here saying Infamous Second Son is a better game. Its fair to have an opinion.

Let me just put this here

Metacritic

Infamous Second Son - (80)
Sunset Overdrive - (81)

Both Games seem to be sitting on similar scores slightly favouring SSO. Those saying its better.. well not review wise.

Sony wanted to own the IP and MS didn't which is why the game came out on XB1. The sequel can go anywhere unless MS purchase the rights for the 2nd one.

Microsoft needs ips. They probably asked and insomniac refused. As long as they could fill their lineup they would take what they could get. Beggars can't be choosers. Sadly they most likely find another one since it wasn't profitable. If they would've added it to their game anywhere program, we could've seen higher sales, but I guess back then they were still working out he kinks.

I kinda doubt they even tried to acquire the IP because if that was an option it would have been on Playstation.

You make it sound like there are a finite number of potential IPs floating around. There are always projects looking for funding and no company can fund them all. And sometimes they pick projects that turn out underwhelming, even the amazing Sony has had a few letdowns either critically or saleswise.