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Machiavellian 5 hours ago
Imaginedvl said:
chakkra said:

I actually agree with you there to a certain extent. I can only see one of two outcomes coming from this:
Either, a) They drop the whole multiplatform nonsense or, b) They drop out of the hardware business. No inbetween.

And if for some reason they still are under the delusion that they can just have a console out there without exclusive content, then they are in for a rude awakening.

They clearly stated that they want their games to be played where gamers are. I feel like this means those games are there to stay (on other platforms), but they want to come back with some exclusivity (timed or unique content?). I think there is a way to have both (ie to have their own console and still have their games on other platforms).

I also do not think they will drop out of hardware business just yet, they will try the next generation for sure; the hybrid approach needs to be attempted first.

I believe they have already spent the money on the hybrid approach to just drop it so it's coming, but I see a significant pull back and investment in gaming in general from MS.  When you have Sony dropping Bluepoint, layoffs happening left and right within the gaming space and the new generation just not as interested in gaming as our generation, being 3rd place for MS just isn't where they want to be.  I actually see a transition for the whole industry, but MS will as always make the first move because they are at the bottom.



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