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[Gowans]

Source: @aegies (Polygons Reviews Editor)


I wonder why?

 

[Nirolak]

I wonder why?

I assume Microsoft has an embargo on reviewing any Xbox One games until launch.

 

[chubigans]

I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

 

[Kyon]

That second tweet.

 

[GavinGT]

Arthur just loves saying stuff that he isn't allowed to fully explain.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

I'd assume Microsoft has a next-gen embargo.

Why would Arthur say that's stupid? He should be used to embargos, right?

I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

This seems more like it.

 

[SwiftDeath]

I assume Microsoft has an embargo on reviewing any Xbox One games until launch.

Probably although less interesting for sure

 

[jbug617]

I could see an embargo for Xbox One games till it's closer to launch.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Arthur just loves saying stuff that he isn't allowed to fully explain.

"I know so much stuff you don't. Wouldn't you love to know all of this information I know?"

 

[UNCMark]

Is there an embargo on the reason?

 

[Dreamgazer]

Sony Moneyhat, I called it.

Called it!

Spoiler

just kidding

 

[munchie64]

I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

That'd be my guess.

 

[prwxv3]

"I know so much stuff you don't. Wouldn't you love to know all of this information I know?"

dat secret sauce info

 

[shwimpy]

Next-gen reviews...

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

I am going to say platform differences.

 

[NateDrake]

Select cross-gen review events had the PS4 version present -- ACIV, BF4, and CoD, to name a few. ACIV PS4 reviews+footage will surface on the 29th.

 

[Tamanon]

I guess it's an embargo for reasons he doesn't agree with(like only closer to launch)

 

[Steverulez]

I am going to say platform differences.

He did say it wasn't to do with that...

 

[AstroNut325]

The only review that matters is the DF review.

 

[Fox_Mulder]

Aegis, where is your secret souce now?

 

[Damaniel]

I assume Microsoft has an embargo on reviewing any Xbox One games until launch.

I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

Almost certainly one of these. The second would be especially amusing, though.

 

[Frumix]

I'm assuming because the day one firmware patch to allow games to be played on XB1 isn't ready yet.

Wait but haven't we seen that kid with a devkit console playing it just fine?

 

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

I would probably guess it's because the PS4 is closer to launch but he said the reason is pretty stupid so I don't know.

 

[Raist]

Far more stupid?

Everything's delayed!

 

[Joeki11a]

XBO drops Nov 21?

no need to reviews for that to come out so early

 

[StuBurns]

That doesn't really make sense, because we're not going to get SKU specific reviews anyway, right? AC4 is being reviewed on PS4, I gather people play the other ones a bit to see what they're like, but we're not going to get a review for every platform.

 

[ArkkAngel007]

I figured it's an embargo, or that you can't play games on the XBOne until you download the initial patch. Since he said it wasn't platform difference, probably the former.

 

[jbug617]

I am going to say platform differences.

He said it's not because of the platform differences.

 

[Marvel]

This launch period of this new gen is fucking crazy.

 

[Treythalomew]

I'd say Microsoft doesn't want any reviews up until that Monday after the PS4 launch. They want that full week to excite people with. No point in a good review for anything going live before the PS4 launch and watch it get melted into page 3 of every site.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Makes sense, sadly. Shows good faith in reviewers on Sony's part, mind.

 

[Nags]

It's the secret sauce isn't it?
Don't be shy now ;D

 

[digoutyoursoul]

So what is the reason? Getting a bit tired of this elusive stuff. People are expected to pay $499 for this thing

 

[RetroStu]

The Xbox is launching a week behind so it could be to do with that.


Edit: Beaten to it.

 

[GavinGT]

but not because we haven't seen the Xbox One versions

It sounds like he's saying that they have access to the Xbox One versions, so maybe it's not the day one patch that's to blame.

 

[Garrett 2U]

Maybe the embargo date is related to the release date, and Xbone release date is a week behind.
Edit: Haha beaten

 

[BronsonLee]

Gies gonna Gies

 

[Vizzeh]

I would say Embargo, because MS KNOW their system is weaker and the reviews will compare. PRE-orders will sell out, so this wont matter so much, its when the MASS market sees the reviews, cant hide the truth forever.

 

[GalacticaN7]

Well, that is certainly cryptic and weird.

 

[Darklord]

Fuck, when Arthur Gies, the guy who defended shit like Sim City's forced DRM, says something is shitty then it must be bad.

 

[kaching]

I would probably guess it's because the PS4 is closer to launch but he said the reason is pretty stupid so I don't know.

It's Gies - from what I've seen of his logic, that very well could be a "stupid reason" to him.

 

[Snaku]

This shit again.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Everybody who brings stuff up but won't say what the fuck they're talking about should be banished to an eternity in hell.

 

[Raist]

Maybe he asked MS and was told he doesn't need to know.

 

[Bundy]

Source: @aegies (Polygons Reviews Editor)


I wonder why?

It's Arthur Gies! So the reasons are "platform differences"
Gies would never admit it.

 

[GitarooMan]

The only review that matters is the DF review.

Yeah, I am getting both and am holding off on all multi-plat stuff until the face-offs come out.

 

[Cragvis]

xb1 must have an embryo on reviews.

 

[soultron]

I honestly didn't expect to see any reviews for either system until at least 7 days before launch, so this isn't surprising/a let down to me.

 

[Americanmushroom]

If the reason is stupid, why not just say? Are they still waiting for moneyhats? I thought they would have arrived already..

 

[bleachrude]

The Xbox is launching a week behind so it could be to do with that.


Edit: Beaten to it.

THIS.

Isn't MS launch a week behind so all their reviews should be a week behind as well?