Phil Spencer says indie launch parity clause is to ensure Xbox One owners don't feel second best

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The Fury on 09 October 2014

For some developers it really is as simple as "We don't have the time or money to meet these requirements." They are indie for a reason and many might be struggling to survive in business if they don't get the game out on any platform to get some income let alone all at the same time. While the clause exists, his consumers may be first class but they are getting less than everyone else.

Hmm, pie.

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ethomaz on 09 October 2014

So why they made 90% of the world looks like tier 2?

It is a bit hypocrytal this excuse or "when I need I can use this excuse".

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Azzanation on 09 October 2014

After playing Forza horizon 2, I feel far from 2nd best this generation.

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ice on 09 October 2014

We already knew why the clause is placed and it's a flawed system with good intentions. This is such a non-story, no progress or new information really... *yawn*

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fleischr on 09 October 2014

kowenicki said:

The_Sony_Girl1 said:
But they are second best!

xbox owners are second best?

The hardware's power is second best.

I predict NX launches in 2017 - not 2016

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daredevil.shark on 09 October 2014

Nem said:
Seriously, Sony needs to make clauses of their own. I dont know why they let themselves be bullied. I think its pretty clear where indies will prefer to have their game on. At that point Microsoft might see the light.

Sony already has.

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In the interest of transparency, I want to share our Dev clause that lists which platforms you cannot release on.

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In the interest of transparency, I want to share our Dev clause that lists which platforms you cannot release on. pic.twitter.com/cJD46rFKcl
— ᴀᴅᴀᴍ ʙᴏʏᴇs (@amboyes) March 12, 2014

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Dr.Henry_Killinger on 09 October 2014

iceland said:

We already knew why the clause is placed and it's a flawed system with good intentions. This is such a non-story, no progress or new information really... *yawn*

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