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LudicrousSpeed on 03 October 2017
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ThisGuyFooks said:

LudicrousSpeed said:

Just look back to the Tomb Raider deal Microsoft struck and the reaction to it. A lot of people online are either too young and weren't around for PSone/PS2 era Sony or just conveniently forget. Of course, it's not as if Sony doesn't have a lot of deals nowadays too, so I guess it's just conveniently forgotten. 

I do like reading about the DESPERATIOOOOOOON though. lol

Take it however you want, but Xbox is in DESPERATE need of a game hit.

This year has been rock bottom for Xbox when it comes to sales, Hardware and Software sales.

The Xbox One is Down YoY, it is being outselled by the 3DS in the US, every single exclusive that has released this year has flopped.

Halo Wars 2 performed horrible. Voodoo Vince and Phantom Dust too.

Forza 7, released today, is currently at No. 48 in the Amazon Top 100. Again, released TODAY.

Cuphead is at 31.

Now you tell me. Is Microsoft desperate for a hit or not? 

Yes, thanks for reminding me that a RTS, a remaster of a decent platformer from two generations ago, or a FREE title like Phantom Dust didn't set the world in fire. I'm sure that, like Titanfall, MS expected millions and millions of sales for each. 

Same for Cuphead. It's a $20 boss rush game. Is it not a hit? It's got great reviews and is selling well. How many copies does it need to sell to be a "hit"?

Forza literally launched today. At least give it some time before starting with the hyperbole.

Is Sony DESPERAAAAAAAAAATE for a hit? I'd guess not. And yet if they were in the position MS were in, they'd be trying to get as much exclusivity from PUBG as possible too. It's just smart business. When Sony has paid DLC broken up and locked away for Xbone and PC Destiny 2 players, is that DESPERAAAAAAATE? Please confirm.