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[DaleinCalgary]

Do you know how many studios you could start with 7.5 Billion dollars?

ms just bought off a scalper

 

[Nikana]

Halo "infinite"

Doom "Eternal"

it was right in front of us the whole time!

 

[Stooky]

This is sooooo anti consumer

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Not really a fan of them due to not being a big first person guy, have to say if they build a library for Xbox/PC then long term it could be a superb purchase in attracting more to their eco system.

 

[Goro Majima]

Just seems like these purchases should have happened like 3 years before a new console launch because their launch lineup is bare as hell right now.

Between all the teasers and stuff like this I’m mostly thinking that the XSX will be an awesome console in like...2-3 years.

 

[joedan]

So is Doom Eternal still being released for the Switch? Any info on this? That is my main concern.

 

[splattered]

There is no way in hell they make Bethesda games exclusive to just Xbox, especially when the PS5 will dominate the Xbox. They will miss too much revenue, and Microsoft is not that dumb enough to pull that exclusive shit. Besides, Minecraft is still on the PS4.

Minecraft was a different animal and those were different times. It worked out well for them and made them an enormous amount of money just on merchandising alone.

However, this is a brand new generation and they have a mindshare battle to win here so i don't think they will be so generous this time around.

Also, i guess this is why they decided not to buy WB Games? Or maybe they are next... haha (nah)

 

[cormack12]

 

[Ten_Fold]

Xbox could do very well this gen, cheap entry level price point, and if their games release only on Xbox/PC, then they might have a stronger first party than Sony.

 

[noise36]

wowee, right before pre-orders open, this is huge!

 

[Atrus]

Given Microsoft's 'release on everything' plan and Bethesda's 'port to everything' plan, I think the odds are strong that the titles will release on all platforms. The focus seems to be on providing big name titles to sell Gamepass.

 

[Coloress_Kafka]

So are we still upset at a single Marvel character being exclusive DLC for one platform??? Lol

 

[GenericUser]

So is Doom Eternal still being released for the Switch? Any info on this? That is my main concern.

I don't know but I guess Microsoft doesn't see the switch as a real competitor to their systems, so I'd say It's still coming.

 

[sCHOCOLATE]

Almost as if it was destiny.

 

[PapyDoc]

Yea Doom eternal a step down.....

This is gonna be huge if they decide to not port the games on Sony hardware.

I'm triggered for what you said about Doom Eternal guys, especialy when you said it was a step down, I will complain and call you out on twitter be careful .


But in all seriousness without talking about Doom Eternal. That's sucks badly for everyone... Maybe no for PC gamer (by the way come join us Sony fanboy) but it's sucks, some beloved franchise are not accessible anymore for a large portion of players, I don't see why TES VI will be available on PS5 now..
Good move for Microsoft, but bad for us.

 

[teezzy]

For the Sony fans asking: buying new first party studios to increase your first party lineup is different than buying timed exclusivity on third party games.

How else were they expected to fight Sony on their level? Fight fire with fire.

 

[Chiggs]

Given Microsoft's 'release on everything' plan and Bethesda's 'port to everything' plan, I think the odds are strong that the titles will release on all platforms. The focus seems to be on providing big name titles to sell Gamepass.

Unless, you know, they change their mind and decide not to play nice. Shocking, I know, considering how nice MS has been throughout the years.

 

[MISTER INVEIGLER]

Big move

 

[Bartski]

I'm totally cool with that. More reasons to have both XsX and Ps5 standing next to my TV which was the plan anyway

 

[Bernkastel]

We actually see different strategies at work:

• MS buys big studios with a lot of IPs and established big development teams,
• Sony buys a lot of small studios and give them new IPs and train them to grow.

Let's not forget something fondamental: if you don't have talent, your IPs will suck ass. We have seen that with Halo Infinite, we have seen it with TLOU2 (for different reasons of course, but I am trying to give a general idea of what I mean).

Except for Mojang, all their studios acquisitions until now were not something you will not call "big studios with a lot of IPs and established big development teams".

 

[Andodalf]

Just seems like these purchases should have happened like 3 years before a new console launch because their launch lineup is bare as hell right now.

Between all the teasers and stuff like this I’m mostly thinking that the XSX will be an awesome console in like...2-3 years.

Starfield will be ready next year in all likelihood.

 

[sobaka770]

Good for MS I guess? It's funny but MS keeps buying devs that I just can't seem to care about.
Don't care for Doom, Fallout is garbage right now, the last good Elder Scrolls was a decade ago... it's an expensive gamble but a lot of people seem to enjoy these games so let's hope MS can find some synergy there and not turn them to dust with Gamepass games.

 

[user friendly]

Probably still release on PS just like Minecraft. A bit different but we'll see...

 

[Son_of_Zardoz]

So existing titles coming to Gamepass?

 

[Clarissa]

My friend who is a Nintendo fanboy who hates Sony is cheering so hard and says that Sony is royally fucked in the ass.

 

[M16]

They dont have to make the games exclusive.
Customers have a choice, gamepass or pay $80 from the other guys.
Easy choice

 

[888]

Ok. Now either get rid of the Bethesda launcher on Pc or use it for gamepass and get rid of the app.

 

[Resenge]

Even if I always believe that a Microsoft aquisition is better than a Sony one since games will also be available on PC, I would not like this to become a war between these 2 console giants buying all third party studios.

I dissagree. IMO we absolutely need both MS and Sony to make exclusives. I want both these companies fighting tooth and nail for my hard earned money. The last thing I personally want is for MS to roll over and let Sony steam roll them, gimmie a hard fought war so both companies pump out the best games they can to try and gain our loyalty sounds like a great win IMO.

I want MS to give me a good reason to buy the Xbox series X and this is a great start.

 

[TonberrysKnife]

WOW. In Fucking Sane.

 

[Thabass]

So PS5 can kiss goodbye to Ghostwire Tokyo?

Ghostwire: Tokyo - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

No. There are deals that are already in place for that to be exclusive. Can't reneg on them now.

 

[TonyK]

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

I just hope this doesn't f'up modding for their games.

 

[Flashy Wizard]

Right before preorders go live....straight nuclear bomb dropped. In a way I’m pissed because watch me not be able to get a preorder just like with PS5.

 

[MISTER INVEIGLER]

MS going in the war chest.

 

[Bojanglez]

Phil Spencer is the Lance Stroll of gaming execs

 

[Elcid]

Wow, that’s a megaton for a lot of people. I don’t like any Bethesda IPs but that’s still pretty damn big. Hopefully they’re able to do some new and exciting shit.

 

[CAB_Life]

If ESVI has a timed exclusive release on Xbox, that will be game changing.

 

[Stooky]

All this a day before pre orders.

 

[whyman]

So Microsoft now owns and runs a MMO? Cool!

 

[sinnergy]

My friend who is a Nintendo fanboy who hates Sony is cheering so hard and says that Sony is royally fucked in the ass.

He is right tough / sarcasm

 

[diffusionx]

Holy shit.

Megaton of megatons right here

 

[IbelieveInGenerations]

Jesus. I guess when you can’t get exclusives, you just buy the studios.

Interesting to hear the people who say exclusives are bad but this is good?

I am actually somewhat happy for competition sake, but thats true tho. Almost like its only bad If Sony keep their franchises exclusives made by their own studios

 

[MrFunSocks]

it's funny after Fallout 4 and 76 people take these guys seriously at all. i guess nostalgia is a hell of a drug?

You might wanna do a bit more reading, it’s not just the devs that made those 2 games lol.

 

[Jurry132]

"Xbox has no games"

After fallout 4 en 76 i would not be too hyped

 

[TheKillerStove]

Good bye Doom, it was nice knowing you.

Doom was always a pc franchise anyway.

 

[MarkMe2525]

MS about to be one of the biggest 3rd party publishers in the biz. Wild to think.

 

[Skifi28]

Wow, I might actually have to upgrade my PC when Elder Scrolls 6 comes out in 4-5 years.

 

[Daffy Duck]

This means Microsoft now own Quake as well right?

 

[intheinbetween]

Given Microsoft's 'release on everything' plan and Bethesda's 'port to everything' plan, I think the odds are strong that the titles will release on all platforms. The focus seems to be on providing big name titles to sell Gamepass.

Yeah, lets acquire Zenimax/Bethesd and let them continue releasing titles for the competition instead of making them exclusive to our platform, it makes sense

 

[reforen]

Phil is really awesome.

and there is people that still wants MS to fire Phil Spencer