It's not about "console warring", it's about Square's behaviour in this situation. (I'm not mad at Microsoft here. It was a good business opportunity for them and they'd have been stupid not to take it.) I've been a Tomb Raider fan for many years now and Square well knows that the majority of TR fans are on PC and Playstation. Now, the motivation behind using the whole "exclusively on Xbox holiday 2015" terminology was clearly to manipulate people into thinking it'd be a full exclusive so they'd run out and buy an Xbone. Sure, that didn't work out but it was the original intent. And who'd be the most willing to buy a console for this specific game? TR fans. They sold out a good portion of their fanbase to Microsoft for no good reason - that doesn't deserve to be rewarded with sales IMO so I won't reward them for it. I wouldn't be so upset if they'd said from the start that it's a timed exclusive, I wouldn't be so upset if they had actual financial problems and wouldn't have been able to finance the game on their own, etc. That's not the case, though. And it's not like I'm boycotting Square, I'm "boycotting" this particular product because I think they've made a lot of stupid, disrespectful decisions with it. There are other Square products - Life is Strange, for example - that I'll gladly support because they've made a lot of good decisions there, mainly simply deciding to publish it in the first place and to give Dontnod creative freedom.
Rise of the Tomb Raider coming to PC Early 2016. PS4 Holiday 2016
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It's not about "console warring", it's about Square's behaviour in this situation. (I'm not mad at Microsoft here. It was a good business opportunity for them and they'd have been stupid not to take it.) I've been a Tomb Raider fan for many years now and Square well knows that the majority of TR fans are on PC and Playstation. Now, the motivation behind using the whole "exclusively on Xbox holiday 2015" terminology was clearly to manipulate people into thinking it'd be a full exclusive so they'd run out and buy an Xbone. Sure, that didn't work out but it was the original intent. And who'd be the most willing to buy a console for this specific game? TR fans. They sold out a good portion of their fanbase to Microsoft for no good reason - that doesn't deserve to be rewarded with sales IMO so I won't reward them for it. I wouldn't be so upset if they'd said from the start that it's a timed exclusive, I wouldn't be so upset if they had actual financial problems and wouldn't have been able to finance the game on their own, etc. That's not the case, though. And it's not like I'm boycotting Square, I'm "boycotting" this particular product because I think they've made a lot of stupid, disrespectful decisions with it. There are other Square products - Life is Strange, for example - that I'll gladly support because they've made a lot of good decisions there, mainly simply deciding to publish it in the first place and to give Dontnod creative freedom.
The quality could be really high but we really are in the dark about qtr 4 2016 so it could be wiped out by big games when it does come out.
BluenoseGames
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Non existent, they're only doing the 360 version because they think they can get people to still buy for it.
biglittleps
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May be deal was made before consoles launched and SE did not expect PS4 domination.
Uhhh, do you mind explaining your point ? The reboot did sell a lot iirc, I don't see how they failed on it. And why the PS4 version would sell poorly ?
Stilton Disco
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A whole bloody year!?
Ugh, that's annoying, ah well, can't be helped, and at least it should be well optimised and have any bugs ironed out by then. They better include any DLC with it by that point too though, or at least something to make up for how flipping annoying this all is.
Although that does mean I know what I'll be getting my fiancée for Christmas next year. Would be cool if they do a special edition PS4 to go with it.
Ugh, that's annoying, ah well, can't be helped, and at least it should be well optimised and have any bugs ironed out by then. They better include any DLC with it by that point too though, or at least something to make up for how flipping annoying this all is.
Although that does mean I know what I'll be getting my fiancée for Christmas next year. Would be cool if they do a special edition PS4 to go with it.
OrbitalBeard
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Anyone remember Capcom announcing RE4 for PS2 right before it launched on GCN? This reminds me of that. Seemed like a crazy move at the time.
Edit - lol it was mentioned on the first page, silly me
Edit - lol it was mentioned on the first page, silly me
Not completely.
I've been saying this whole time it was either going to be 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, a year or never at all on PS4. Oh also any of the months in between those as well.
And well would you know, I was right!
mgarnica89
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Gamescom they gonna drop some bombs. Make people see the need for Xbone more than just for Tomb Raider. Crackdown, Quantum break, Scalebound. Halo, etc...
Dyson Industries
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Only if they want to make PC and PS4 users feel first class
Nah they did the right thing, everyone knew this already it was no secret.
The Mad Draklor
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A bit too long of a wait for PS4 gamers, not to mention it'll get gobbled up by the other 3rd party games next holiday season. Nevertheless, it's surprising that the PC and PS4 versions are announced way before the release of the XBO version.
SE should release the PS4 version sooner if they want to maximize sales. Uncharted 4 will be out next March. Why not release it in June or something? ¯\_(ツ_/¯
SE should release the PS4 version sooner if they want to maximize sales. Uncharted 4 will be out next March. Why not release it in June or something? ¯\_(ツ
_/¯Not MOST people. Most don't have $240 a month to drop on new games in one month.
Sangetsu-II
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Why would they even announce this? Xbox One version just lost a lot of sales (not even including Fallout 4 overshadowing it)
Good to see PC players are happy
Super_Cobra
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A full year for the ps4 lol. Yeah nobody is going to get it.
Lord of Castamere
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Lol no way I'm paying 60$ for this next Fall when the Xbone version will be 20$ or less. I'll just play Uncharted 4 again.
Kenzodielocke
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By the time it releases on PS4 it could be seen as 'old' and people want that new shit, like Mass Effect, FFXV and Horizon. And probably also a lot more.
This is Square Enix's business decision and who cares. Because the game isn't canceled all that matters is that it will be good.
I'm talking strictly about the placement and the ability to overcome fresher games in its release window with probably higher marketing budgets because of their newness.
Funny that you mention that since the Capcom Five is the featured article on Wikipedia today, haha.
Final Fantasy 13 sold 500,000 units on Xbox 360 in a month. Final Fantasy 7 is pretty much the game that made JRPGs mainstream in the US. It's one of those games that even people who don't regularly play JRPGs have fond memories of. Yes, it's going to sell significantly more on PS4, especially considering 13 sold more on PS3 despite a much lesser install base in the region - and now the roles are flipped, but Final Fantasy is a mainstream brand that has fandom across most platforms.
Is this serious a serious question?
Krusenstern
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Why should you care? Do you own Microsoft stock?
You sir, are a savvy gambler.
Ghost Slayer
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I agree with you if that's PS or Nintendo platform. MS? I am not so sure especially FFXIII sold better on PS3 worldwide and better than X360 in US
MisterR
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It would sell some because it's a big game. It's pretty obvious that there isn't some huge loyal FF fan base on the XBO.
Funny question, as it seems a lot of people in this thread do xD
Omega Kirby
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Awww yeah, PC version here I come.
True, guess i missed it. But they'll probably do something to make the game more appealing to the PS4 owners, not just adding DLC, maybe they will sel it for $40 ? Idk.
I wonder if pre-order numbers were getting them worried. Capcom did this with the Gamecube version of RE4 and many saw it as a pretty obvious sign they didn't have confidence in it selling well enough to recoup costs or make up losses.
Though I'm not sure waiting an entire year for the PS4 version is smart. Again, even Capcom doesn't wait that long for updated versions of Street Fighter IV or Marvel vs. Capcom...
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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It reallyis. Too bad I lost my interest in this franchise despite the improvements. Sometimes you just lose interest to the point that nothing will bring you back.
This delay only affects those ones extremely hyped for the game, I think everyone else might as well wait, we'll have many other games to play meanwhile.
Anyway, it's good that we got a confirmation for both PS4 and PC versions. If the game will be good I'll get it eventually, but if it's just like the previous one I think I'll pass.
Anyway, it's good that we got a confirmation for both PS4 and PC versions. If the game will be good I'll get it eventually, but if it's just like the previous one I think I'll pass.
MastaKilla
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Just finished the last one on PS4 last week. Great game now that I finally got to put some time in it and actually play through it lol. This is great news, I'll pick it up Fall '16 then!
Trogdor1123
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I wonder if it will launch with all the DLC and at full price?
dancrane212
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Are we sure it requires Windows 10 on PC? The way the quote in the OP is written (Windows 10 via Steam) it looks like it is but reading the actually release it seems to refer to Windows 10 as a digital storefront (Windows 10 and Steam) and not a requirement.
I wonder if it's Square's MO to announce the duration of exclusivity before the game launches. Adam Boyes said the same info was going to come out before the remake of FF7 launches as well.
Effigenius
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But tomb raider fans are mostly on playstation because Sony did this exact thing themselves. Tomb raider one was on the Saturn, Sony paid to keep it off the Saturn and it later came to PC. You're fine with them doing this once, but not twice?
Pandora012
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Wonder if the ps4 version will be full price.
The Last One
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Huh, don't know why they announced already then. Could just waited to announce for the PS4 next year.
Edit: I mean, the Xbox One version is not even out yet.
Edit: I mean, the Xbox One version is not even out yet.
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