Did Microsoft make a mistake paying for PUBG exclusivity?

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GameCrateEd2330d ago

PUBG will remain on PC but is now available on Xbox One as well. It is not planned for any other consoles, because of Microsoft's investment.

http://uk.ign.com/articles/...

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GameCrateEd2330d ago

"PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds now marketed as 'console exclusive' on Xbox One" https://www.windowscentral....

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WeaseL2330d ago

It's only the 'game preview edition' that is exclusive. MS like to play with words

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ziggurcat2330d ago

Gamecrate:

No... https://news.microsoft.com/...

MS is still calling it a “console launch exclusive”, which means timed exclusive. It is only exclusive to Xbox during the early access period.

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UltraNova2329d ago

Here let me help you: When MS refers to a 3rd party game as exclusive they are lying, its on PC as well and most likely on ps4 down the road.

Easy right?

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CoryHG2329d ago

it's already been confirmed ps4 will be getting at some point.

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yumi762329d ago

If your going to write an article at least take the time to do proper research.

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Cyborgg2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

Why would Sony fans want this game when Fortnite BR is a better game that's free? I would rather for Sony to make a new Socom just like Socom 2 which was a great tactical shooter at the time

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ULTp0ltergeist2329d ago

I mean from Nioh to Neir Automata and countless others, we should be aware of what this all means by now. So if PUBG becomes successful beyond retail version Microsoft will indeed extend exclusivity deal.

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ocelot072329d ago

@WeaseL good spot if it does end up on PS4 yes Microsoft didn't lie but it shows how desperate they can be.

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Smokingunz2329d ago

Sounds like u also want the game to go the ps4 exclusive machine. The ps4 has enough exclusives for the fans to brag about, let Xbox get one lol

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badz1492329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

personally I'm against Early Access in the first place. but, if anyone is gladly paying for game development and be beta testers, let them be. but in the case of PUBG, it seems like the only thing that the devs are really hard at work at is raking money from their "Early Access" status. it has been almost a year in Early Access but the game was clearly in alpha, not beta when they first went into Early Access. as of right now, I don't know if the game is already in beta but the improvements were miniscule compared to the amount of money they've made. now, eventhough they aren't even finish with their PC version, they are already hard at work to scam the xbox crowd next! "preview program"...pfft! enjoy getting scammed

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bluefox7552329d ago

@Weasel Right? You'd think everyone would be aware of this by now.

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nitus102329d ago

@Liqu1d

The article is sort of a "maybe".

From the article: "Bluehole is currently "in talks with Sony" about introducing a version for PlayStation following the PC and Xbox releases. It's important to highlight that these are "talks" and nothing may come of them, but considering PUBG's undoubted success over the last few months it's hard to imagine that Sony wouldn't be keen to bring the game to PlayStation."

Basically, don't hold your breath waiting.

Still, if you really do want a "Battle Royal" game then you could try "Fortnite" which is free to play and has been out since 25 July 2017. Of course, there are other BR games as well but you do have to pay for the games that support them such as "GTA5 Smuggler's Run", "H1Z1: King of the Kill" and "The Culling".

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indyman77772329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

Speech outline:

SPENCER: We will lead the way! We will spearhead SERVICES! And once were down we will demand more SERVICES. We want single player, full story games gone. Unless they are SERVICE games.

Now we have time for questions:
Yes you there, Sir you there what is your question?

Excuse me mister Spencer but does't services mean you will NEVER own a game
and therefor you would be RENTING TO NEVER OWN?
Spencer: err ...mumble mumble......we ran out of time for THAT question, next question!!!

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C-H-E-F2328d ago

@GameCrateEd

How do you answer someone with 100% false information? lOl

Xbox One build of the game is early access (preview edition), Sony will not allow this crap on their platform, they don't do preview editions (making users buy an unfinished game). If they were to role this game out as a beta (FREE) then it would've been on the PS4 as well, but they were greedy. Microsoft saw the opportunity to bring the game to their console before PS4 (Before the game was actually done being created) and took it, paid them money to have it there first UNFINISHED. The game wasn't schedule to release until next year, the game will be on the PS4 next year as well. Well it should be, however with all of this soup I'm skeptical that it'll release next year.

This aspect of development/release is like crowd funding on the console, pay 30$ to play the game early, they may discount users 30$ for the final product so that they get their full 60$ when it comes out IDK. But this is what Microsoft gets tbh, they deserve all of this soup, they are always cutting corners to get games, instead of making them themselves, they just try to steal games from both platforms... This is why game content wise the xbox will never be as successful as playstation or nintendo

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butchertroll2328d ago

As long game is in Early Access state, game is exclusive to Xbone. Later will come to PS4

Btw. Game is running like trash on both Xbone consoles, even for a game in Early Access.

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PFFT2328d ago

Its MS exclusive. All those articles stating otherwise are quite old anything and everything could have happened between then and recently. So yeah till further notice its an MS console exclusive.

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ziggurcat2328d ago

@PFFT:

"Its MS exclusive."

No. It's not. The link I provided above is the most recent information that I found (posted November 6, about a week after the windowscentral "article"), directly from MS, and they say, "PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, one of the most popular online multiplayer games, will be released on the Xbox One BEFORE ANY OTHER CONSOLE."

If something had happened since then, we would have most certainly found out. The only other thing that has surfaced prior to that was MS possibly extending the timed exclusivity period, and nothing more than that.

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Sciurus_vulgaris2330d ago

I don’t like the fact that MS (and others) pay for console exclusives, especially when said company won’t own the game they’re funding. I don’t know how much MS paid for PUBG, but I assume it was in the 10s of millions. AAA games cost 20-50 Million plus to develop, and MS has been criticized for its lack of AAA content compared to Sony. I think money would be better spent investing into owned projects, buy a game like PUBG will likely be successful on Xbox.

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CoryHG2329d ago

BTW what's sad is this might be an exclusive but it's only exclusive b/c they bought the rights to it. This isn't a developer developing a first party title for the system.See God of War.

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jojo3192329d ago

I see nothing wrong with paid exclusives. You're basically paying someone to make you a sandwich, as opposed to hiring someone onto your payroll to make sandwiches. It's simply a question of less risk.

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DogJosha2328d ago

@JoJo M$ isn't paying for the game to exist. They are paying for the game to not exist on PS4. There is a huge difference.

@gangsta No... they should be in the business of creating games, not limiting them. For example, Sony approached From with the idea to create Bloodborne, making a new game that would otherwise not exist. Another example was when M$ financed Titanfall, since I believe they didn't have the finances to finish the game. These types of scenarios promote the creation of games. What M$ did with PUBG just hurts the industry as a whole, and does nothing to fix the Xbox One's problem.

Before you get all fanboy on me, I am not making a claim that this is limited to M$. All of them pull this. It is an unwelcome practice no matter who the company is.

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MattE2328d ago

Hold on, hold on Lol.. Sony have paid for almost half of the exclusive games these PS fanboys tout (2nd party) so not sure I understand what you guys are on with?

Only a problem when MS try something?

@Feldman Only an exclusive because MS paid for it..

Well that's how it works.. that's how PS fans have exclusives like Bloodbourne, SFV, Nier etc.. right?

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DogJosha2328d ago

@Matte
Do you read? It is a problem when any of them do it. However, your examples are bad. Sony created Bloodborne and paid From to help them. It sounded like SFV was a financial issue for Capcom, so it isn't guaranteed it would exist without Sony's finances. Finally, Nier isn't even exclusive so no clue where you were going with that one.

Also where do you get your statistics that Sony pays for half of their exclusives?

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ziggurcat2330d ago (Edited 2330d ago )

This is directly from MS:

“PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, one of the most popular online multiplayer games, will be released on the Xbox One before any other console.

The multiplayer online battle royale will still be available to play on Windows 10 PC, but will be a console launch exclusive to Xbox. It will also be enhanced for the Xbox One X, which is out on November 7, with HDR support.”

https://news.microsoft.com/...

Edit: you also have Chang Han Kim, on the same day that the windowscentral article popped up calling it a “console launch exclusive through the Xbox Game Preview program”: https://news.xbox.com/en-us...

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Seafort2329d ago

PUBG was a PC exclusive on Steam for months before Microsoft bought the console launch exclusivity.

MS are only getting involved with the game because its sold so well on PC and they want a piece of the action.

The only platform the game actually belongs on is PC and not the consoles. We are seeing now why with the abysmal performance and low textures on Xbox One and X.

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fiveby92329d ago

Well exclusivity deals are not inherently bad but given MS's current state of 1st party, I would have preferred they spend their capital on studios they own. I don't think the PUBG timed exclusivity for consoles helps MS very much at all.

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morganfell2329d ago

Yes it was a waste of cash because PUBG will not make a dent in consoles any more than we saw with CS:GO.

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gangsta_red2329d ago

Yes, if gamers played sales you may have a point.

But if you just play games and are interested in just that then no, not a waste at all.

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Thatguy-3102329d ago

I wouldn't call investing on a preview game that hardly works on your platform a smart investment. The game came out and there is no hype surrounding it. curious to see its sold numbers on next npd. The point of investing on third party deals is to invest on Ips that would sale the platform which pubg is falling to do with the Xbox.

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GUTZnPAPERCUTZ2329d ago

Exactly! The down votes are strong right now lol, the game will run better when it's better optimized and yes it was a great investment as this game is already selling like hot cakes on PC

gangsta_red2329d ago

The thing is, optimizations, patches and clean ups are new concepts when it comes to games.

No one here is use to framerate issues, slow loadings, crashes and freezes and other problems when games are first release.

This is why we have so many comments confused and angry about PUBG. It's understandable though.

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GUTZnPAPERCUTZ2329d ago

Yep, if you game on PC then or play any other early access games like ARK then you know it only gets better, especially with back funding from someone like MS.

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_-EDMIX-_2329d ago

"And no, it wasn't a mistake for MS to jump on board this game."

Why?

That is the key you are missing. You merely make a statement, yet never explain the why.

I feel its a mistake BECAUSE, that money should be spent on actually building their studios internally, I don't know about you, but paying for Tomb Raider, didn't help MS. So MS is paying to give you a game, you are already going to get? Its not as if Tomb Raider was never coming to XONE, same applies to PUBG.

Second, I feel this is a mistake BECAUSE MS doesn't own the IP, they don't own the studio.......sooooo they are basically paying to delay a game on another system, how does that help you in the long run?

So....its either a brand new IP that is exclusive to MS for a lifetime, vs you delayed a game on PS4 for 6 months to a year....

When that deal is done, we will all have PUBG, just like we all had Tomb Raider, just like we all had Bioshock, just like we all had Dead Rising 4, but when that deal is done, you don't have a new IP.

I'm sorry but paying to delay doesn't build MS game studios. I feel its a wasted investment and could be spent better. Why should I buy a XONE, for a game on PC, for a game already coming to PS4?

Sounds like money wasted to me.

gangsta_red2329d ago

So it has to be either or? How come they can't grab this game AND spend money building studios?

And if we're not seeing them spending money money on studios then they should be absolutely trying to get games that have a following and are popular for their system.

And we (at least I don't) don't know the what MS paid to get this game to appear on Xbox first but that cost may not nearly be more than what it would be to build a new studio and keep running for an extremely long time.

Paying for timed exclusives is nothing new as every company does it, why should I pay for SFV when I can get it for PC? Why should I pay for Destiny's DLC when it will come to Xbox and PC later? See, this argument can go both ways but it really isn't the point because one, not everyone owns a PC, two not everyone has multiple consoles and three we really don't know how long this will be exclusive to Xbox and by the time it does come to PS4 it may have passed it's point of interest as many here thought the same of Tomb Raider.

"I feel its a wasted investment and could be spent better."

But as of now we don't know what else MS has spent money on, and it's pretty strange to think that because of this MS has no money left to do anything else. They nabbed a popular game for their users and that is money well spent.

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_-EDMIX-_2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

@gred-no one saying it has to be an either-or the biggest problem Microsoft has is there not really in a position to keep doing this not when they're first party is suffering like it is.

I mean I understand that games get cancelled all the time but you're talking about the cancellation of Fable 4 cancellation scalebound cancellation of the remake of Phantom Dust along with other Studios closing down so I don't really believe the appropriate time to be paying for time to games like Tomb Raider Dead Rising pubg just to name a few , actually makes sense currently.

Trust me I would have no problem if Microsoft is paying for time to games if they actually have their first party in order.

I believe right now their focus needs to be on building their first party.

Sorry but spending money to delay a game doesn't actually give you anything from Microsoft game studios it merely takes money away that could have been spent on an actual real permanent exclusive developed by Microsoft and owned by Microsoft.

So at the end of the day Sony Computer Entertainment or even Nintendo could splurge on third-party deals when they actually have strong consistent first parties in the first place, so trust me something like Street Fighter V was not stopping horizon or days gone or the order or until dawn or ghosts or the entire list of new intellectual properties this publisher has brought out.

That's actually why they're allowed to splurge on something like Street Fighter 5 because they don't have a 1st party problem
When you look at Nintendo you're talking about games like Wonderful 101 arms Splatoon and many more on top of all the other first-party games they brought out over the years so they have no issue with their first party so it means very little for them to pay for something like Bayonetta 3 because they're not hurting that badly in the first party Department.

Soooooo before you want to talk about other Publishers understand that they're able to do that because they don't actually have a problem with their first party studios in the first place.

As of right now it's actually looking like a possibility that Microsoft is going to sell the lease Hardware again....

Trust me that doesn't happen by accident delaying a game on another system is not really going to make people care about your system.

I mean buddy do you really think I'm buying an Xbox one because Bioshock a couple years ago was delayed on another system? 😂😂😂

Buddy trust me people are buying a Nintendo switch for Splatoon.

People are buying a PlayStation 4 for Horizon zero Dawn.

So understand both series are not just going to sell those individual platforms now they're actually going to keep selling other Platforms in the future as that series grows.

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gangsta_red2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

@edmix

"Sorry but spending money to delay a game doesn't actually give you anything from Microsoft game studios it merely takes money away that could have been spent on an actual real permanent exclusive developed by Microsoft and owned by Microsoft."

The flaw in your whole point is you actually have no idea what or how much money MS had to spend. You have no idea how much MS actually spent on PUBG and you have no idea how much more it costs to build a first party studio.

Your whole statement is a either/or, either MS spent money on PUBG or they could have spent it on a first party studio. But you still don't have an idea on what money is allocated to purchase these deals.

Again, if their focus isn't on first party games then they should be going out and getting 3rd party games whether they are timed or not. And grabbing PUBG to appear on Xbox was a good idea judging by how popular the game is.

"I mean buddy do you really think I'm buying an Xbox one because Bioshock a couple years ago was delayed on another system?"

Well buddy, I really don't care what you are doing but the thing is you are not everyone else. Sony and MS still spend money on timed exclusives so somebody is out there who does base their decision on this. *insert lol emojii*

And now people can buy an Xbox to play PUBG and other games that are on the system. Unless you truly think everyone has a PC?

In closing buddy, securing a third party title even if it's for a year or 6 months is still a great deal for Xbox owners who want to play and enjoy the game now. Yes, you can wait until it comes to PS4, but that's exactly what you'll be doing...waiting.

Replying below now...

"that's your problem you keep trying to argue..."

No, I'm not arguing, your the one arguing saying that this money could have been better spent, and yet you have no idea if there is other money being spent elsewhere, you have no clue on what MS's budget is that is specifically used for these deals. You're pretending that MS has nothing left to invest in because of this deal.

As if MS should have passed on a chance to get a game that is popular and has a following and the potential to have a following on Xbox.

"Sorry but playing a game early just cannot be a trade-off to actually losing another game permanently"

Lmao, loosing what game, your always talking in extreme over-exaggerations. Because MS paid for PUBG Xbox owners are now loosing some made up fictional game...and yet Crackdown, Sea of Thieves, Ori 2, State of Decay 2 are slated for next year...exactly what did Xbox owners loose?? A fictional first party studio, so exactly how much did MS spend and would that cost cover a brand new studio and the 4-5 year development of a new game?

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_-EDMIX-_2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

@gred- at the end of the day I don't even think it matters that I don't believe they just let them delay the game on another system completely for free.

What a Microsoft is saying is that them selling an Xbox is more important than actually providing their customers games.

You could enjoy the delay but at the end of the day I'm still playing exclusives on top of waiting for pubgs inevitable obvious PlayStation 4 release.

The state of their Studios right now I don't think they should be spending anything on these timed games.

Because to my understanding Microsoft did not pay for pubg to exist on Xbox One They simply paid to delay it somewhere else for all you know this game was always going to be on the Xbox one in the first place which actually means Microsoft spent money to delay a game and not to create one.

That's like saying Sony paid for Battlefront 2 to exist on PlayStation 4 when in reality it was always going to exist on PlayStation 4 anyway and they simply played to delay.

Nice try though bud.

I mean unless you're trying to say that Tomb Raider was suddenly never going to exist on Xbox if it wasn't for Microsoft as if a Tomb Raider even skipped the Xbox in the first place.

The money Microsoft spent the delay Tomb Raider didn't help them.

PlayStation 4 Gamers got Uncharted 4 and Tomb Raider...
Soooo not entirely sure how that even helped you when that money spent only delayed the game and actually resulted in you probably getting less games because they're using their money to delay 😂😂😂

So what did Xbox Gamers lose? I don't know that money probably could have been better spent continuing scalebound development or Fable 4 or Phantom Dust remake the list goes on..

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CoinOrc2328d ago

@gangsta
Instead of dumping money into an unfinished game that runs terribly, they should have invested in better exclusives.

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conanlifts2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

It will probably end up on the ps4 either soon after full xbox one launch or within 12 months of full launch. Having said that ms are still negotiating something. It wouldn't surprise me if they spent a stupid amount of money and purchased it like minecraft. But really they should just expand their current studios instead. Time will tell.

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_-EDMIX-_2329d ago

I mean that would make more sense and would be a better deal

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Christopher2328d ago

IMHO, and I've said this before, it would be a win if MS obtains exclusivity for a reasonable price, likely even better if they bought it out and did for PUBG what they've done for Minecraft. Just imagine Gears/Halo PUBG games.

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gangsta_red2328d ago

Yes, that would be cool. But would it make the game any more or less enjoyable if it was exclusive?

This (and other points) seem to miss the other comments above yours.

Regardless of if the game is releasing on other platforms later it was still a good idea to grab it now for their user base.

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Christopher2328d ago

***Yes, that would be cool. But would it make the game any more or less enjoyable if it was exclusive?***

Did you see me say anything about that or close to it? Why are you even asking that question? It makes no sense. Does Nioh being on PS4 and PC only make it better? Is Quantum Break better because it's not on PS4 and Switch? What does that question have to do with anything? My specific point was that by owning the IP Microsoft would have more control and ability to synergize with their existing IPs, but I never said squat about 'more fun' with it just being exclusive.

***Regardless of if the game is releasing on other platforms later it was still a good idea to grab it now for their user base.***

It all depends on how much they spent to do it... Essentially we'll never know. So, just accept it for what it is.

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mainman6652328d ago

yeah, but player unknown really needs to work on its game code

TechnoGoat2328d ago

Considering people are getting refunds for the game already, I'd say it was a mistake.

dantesparda2328d ago

"Did Microsoft make a mistake paying for PUBG exclusivity?"

Yup,cuz you couldn't pay me to touch this disgusting mess.

subtenko2328d ago

Xbox360 says hello from last gen...

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bobsmith2330d ago (Edited 2330d ago )

smart I think im only subbed to xbox live no more ps plus to save money went with xbox live to play this so now im getting all 3rd party games on xbox to play online

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darthv722330d ago

I did the same. xbox is my online multiplayer platform with playstation is my offline single player platform.

Prubar2329d ago

Yup that's what I do. My 1X is used for almost every day and my PS4 and switch are for exclusives.

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zuul90182329d ago

People are offended you use xbox as your multiplayer platform. HULK ANGRY, HULK DISAGREE!

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NoPeace_Walker2330d ago

Great choice. I did the same thing too. I started out this gen with the PS4.

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CoryHG2329d ago

really reaching for your purchase justification aren't you

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Rocksteady2329d ago

I did the same, I play all mp games on xb1x in my living room tv where it's become the center of my media setup.

I got the pro in the bedroom for sp exlusive games, the psn sub lapsed last month and haven't really felt a need to renew.

Having a blast with PUBG right now tho! Those with elite controllers may want to config your RS to delayed curve rather than the default linear. Helps keep it tigher for aiming down scope but still lets you snap around fast when needed.

The game is janky but addictive. I called in sick with a case of one-more-game syndrome!

It needs polish, I just hope the framerate and random crashes are cleaned up soon.

On the flip side, Sony has their own IP that can offer a similar tactical team oriented experience in socom. Cmon Sony, get a good dev team behind a new entry in that series!

darthv722329d ago

Or they could bring back MAG. But yeah... Socom should make a return at some point.

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badz1492329d ago

MAG is a testament of Sony's ambition and know how. No other game offer what MAG does. Pity it was for the PS3 which got lot of critism earlier in its lifetime but if MAG is for PS4 and considering how popular the PS4 is, MAG would be HUGE! Pun not intended

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Freedomland2328d ago

Why the people who have xbox need to tell that they have xbox and xbox live every time they make a comment?

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dilbig52329d ago

Did the exact opposite last gen and haven’t looked back

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ClanPsi12329d ago

Wouldn't it have been even cheaper to have just not bought an xbox? o_O

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bobsmith2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

I got it for gears 4 I also wana play crackdown 3 mp when it comes out not trying to keep paying to play online for both

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zuul90182329d ago

Ya just like itd be cheaper to not buy a ps4, xbox, switch, tv, internet, cable, electricity, water, food, cigarettes, alcohol, weed (if its legal... nvm even if it isnt), and toilet paper.

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OneLove2328d ago

Ya xbox is best for multiplayer.

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InTheZoneAC2328d ago

I'm glad you enjoy playing games on your dead feeling controller, how's the analog sticks holding up?

cfc832328d ago (Edited 2328d ago )

I'm the same Bob. I use ps4 for browser, offline games and deals. I prefer Gold to ps plus though. Not a hard choice. It's a more substantial service, and it's cheaper.

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2pacalypsenow2330d ago

Is the game still in Beta? Or has is officially released?

theXtReMe12330d ago

Its in prerelease now. Not quite finished. Still needs optimization for both PC and consoles. I think they will eventually get it running decent. Hopefully Microsoft offers up support to help that happen sooner than later... as the game looks like it could be incredible.

I think Im going to play Fortnites battle royal mode until this gets a bit more polished. Then, Im all for it.

Gunstar752328d ago

Microsoft's advances technology team are supporting the optimization of the game. If these guys can't get this game running well then i don't think anyone can

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bluefox7552329d ago

Judging by the performance on Xbox, it's nowhere near being ready for release.

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Gardenia2328d ago

It's still early access. It will come to PS4 later but as of now seeing how it runs on Xbox I don't even want it for PS4. Let them fix it first

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corroios2330d ago

Just see the game! Ouch.

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alb18992329d ago

I'm playing it on the X and I'm enjoying it.

Prince_TFK2329d ago

Appearantly people have problem with you enjoying it.

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alb18992329d ago

N4G effect, Jajajaja!!

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corroios2328d ago

of course you are, but the port is still uter garbage.

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Bhai2328d ago (Edited 2328d ago )

@Septic haha, the last Guardian may fell to 20fps but not to 9 - 12 fps ... it was also not a shooter... nor an open-world shooter at that, needing every fps ;) ... moreover at no place it had 'zeroing control' lapses or matchmaking shut-downs, evenmoreso, it was spectacular in visuals and not some porridge/soup fiasco that PUBG on x1 is

You tried but yeah... XD XD XD

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Gunstar752328d ago

I don't imagine the 25 million people that bought it are all running high end rigs.

Goldeneye ran at about 20fps and that game is still viewed as a classic.

If you enjoy it then good for you. This site is famous for its fan-wars so certain contributors are obviously going to run their little trotters together with glee at the chance to bash a game project that MS are involved in

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bluefox7552329d ago

I guess some people enjoy gaming at 20fps?

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Prince_TFK2329d ago

I guess some people know that this is an early access title?

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Gazondaily2328d ago

Hey a lot of people here called The Last Guardian a masterpiece so it didn't stop their enjoyment 😊

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isa_scout2328d ago

@Septic And those people that said The Last Guardian performed fine or controlled well are idiots.The Last Guardian wasn't a great game either. The simple fact is that PUBG performs like garbage, and so did The Last Guardian.The difference is one wasn't a massive open-world 100 player free for all. Framerate is sorta important in a online shooter. However, one does not excuse the other. Is it still fun? Sure, but the new $500 Xbox One X shouldn't be having framerate dips down into the freakin teens. BTW I'm not blaming MS for this, as all the blame should be directed solely at the developers.

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Gunstar752328d ago

I've certainly loved some games that ran at 20fps

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FallenAngel19842330d ago

Not with the way it’s poorly optimized on the console

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Cueil2328d ago

It's poorly optimized on PC ad well... Let us not get this twisted

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Raider692330d ago

Pooh,pooh,bad investment.

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MrVux0002329d ago

Judging from the results shown in the recent DF-s analysis, it depends. Did the exclusivity deal come cheap? How many people bought the Xbox version? If it sold well and the exclusivity deal was a penny change, then it wasn't mistake for MS gaming division. The users on the other hand...

ziggurcat2329d ago

It's not even a permanent exclusivity deal. It's only exclusive to console on Xbox during the early access period.

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Veneno2329d ago

Theyre just making the same mistakes as always in buying timed exclusives instead of actually investing in the business that they're in with their own stable of content.

Nothing new here. Carry on.

_-EDMIX-_2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

Thank you

I'm not even sure why people are not understanding this or seeing this you're looking at a publisher that has decided they wanted to spend money on Tomb Raider and Dead Rising and a bunch of series that they don't own.

So is Microsoft just basically going to keep ignoring that they have an issue with their first party development having very low AAA output in terms of new IP?

So they believe their cure to this problem is simply a Band-Aid of timed crap?

Because I'm pretty damn positive if I asked the entire Xbox install base would they actually rather have a whole bunch of brand new games that are only coming to Xbox or simply just delay games that will be coming to everyone anyway, I'm having a hard time understanding how it would benefit them to get less games just so they could delay a game on another system in which they were going to get anyway.

So if Microsoft pays for the time that deal you get pubg, if Microsoft doesn't pay for the time deal you actually still get pubg.

Soooooo I'm not entirely sure why many have not understood this all this is is Microsoft trying to fill up a line up and create this perception of superiority without having to spend the same amount of money but at the end of the day it's fan base is still getting a game they were actually always going to get with or without that deal in fact it only results in them getting less games overall.

That would be like me saying I would rather get Battlefront 2 delayed on the Xbox then to get days gone permanently on the PlayStation 4.

(Completely disregarding I otherwise was going to get both)

So the money spent to delay this somewhere else is also money that spent to not create something brand-new in the first place.

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Kavorklestein2329d ago

You don't know how much this is costing Microsoft, or how much they've spent on any of their other games, or how many other games are actually being made at this exact moment. So even though the past track record isn't necessarily a very good one, that still doesn't mean it's all doom gloom and shit.
Exclusive deals are done by Sony too... so here's my version of your comment:
They should have done Street fighter multiplat.. that way Sony would have had the money to make resistance 4... total

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ShadowWolf7122328d ago

This is costing Microsoft money to secure the deal, this is costing Microsoft manpower put into allegedly optimizing the game for their system, this is costing Microsoft the sharing of proprietary tech for water on a map with surprisingly little water, so idk why they even did it...

They're investing a lot into a game that they only have confirmed exclusivity to through it's Early Access period.

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trooper_2329d ago

I just love how much money they're wasting.

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sk8ofmnd2329d ago

Hasnt most of their exclusive 3rd party deals not turned out greatly? And its a timed exclusive right? I only remeber during the beg-middle of the 360 gen did maneuvers like these actually show any real momentum like with mass effect... What they need is permanent 3rd party exclusives, not timed ones. Cup head was a great example indie or not.

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kevnb2329d ago

people will buy it, at least at first. so probably not.

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Italiano12345672329d ago

They said that about dead rising 4 to with exclusivity and we saw what happened there. Anyway its a mess on console and wont be playing this garbage

StormSailor2329d ago

Hell yeah

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Profchaos2329d ago

I wouldn't pay for it in its current state

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NotanotherReboot2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

Shoulda just kept it on pc

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Automatic792329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

This game is in Game Preview for a reason, right now the build on this game resembles the build of the PC game for May and June of this year. Player feedback will help optimize this game in no time with the help of Team Xbox. The one thing everyone forgets is how much fun this game is, even with optimization needed. Trust the game would not sell 24 million copies on PC if it was really bad. I will see all of you on PUBG tonight, prepare to get roasted. Lol

Gamist2dot02329d ago

They saw the numbers and trends and went for it. And they needed more titles to add to their LLLLLLLaunch exclusive.

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PhoenixUp2329d ago

Microsoft really wanted to treat this like a first party title and the end result turned out to be so janky

Maybe that’s symbolic of something 🤔

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2cents2329d ago

Give it some time.

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i3eyond the Circle2329d ago

Its janky but fun af. Squad is the way to go. Really opens up the experience playing with buds.

TheColbertinator2329d ago

Its popular on Steam but wont exactly fly on Xbox like so.

Any day I would rather play Overwatch,CSGO,PUBG or RS Siege on PC. Nothing against consoles there.

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monkey6022329d ago

I think they could have made a mistake here depending on what they've paid ha. I've only played two matches so far and I can see myself sticking with it but it's in a horrible state. My friends who are very much your typical CoD and Battlefield players hate it.

If or more likely when it releases on PS4 it could well be in a better state by then and it's to no loss on Sony's part

Gaming_Cousin2329d ago

With only 15 fps of course

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Der_Kommandant2329d ago

I'm gonna leave this here.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

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StormLegend2329d ago

OMG I'm glad I clicked on this lol

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Bhai2328d ago (Edited 2328d ago )

Hey man, it actually IS true, never have I seen this level of sh!te on even PS2... this game is actually making N64 memories into 4K :P :D XD

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HyperMouse2329d ago

So MS has no exclusives, give them hell, they try and secure one....give them hell

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Rude-ro2329d ago

It is more like, who wants Microsoft in gaming because they are not a gaming company and the only thing they are good at is monopolizing, using the power of their media partnerships/ownerships, and marketing and advertising.
All they did was help usher in the dlc, loot boxes, third party exclusives and sales numbers all behind lies and sugar coating.

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_-EDMIX-_2329d ago

What do you mean secure? Microsoft does not own this development team and they don't even own the intellectual property so at the end of the day Microsoft has actually spending money to delay a game they're not spending money to create any exclusive that they would permanently owned by their own Studios.

So I would say this is part of the problem because I don't see delaying a game on another system as an answer to their exclusivity.

Was Dead Rising? Was Tomb Raider?

Soooo did either of those games fix their exclusivity problem? So why would a another delay of another game?

Put it this way in a perspective you could understand if Sony spends the money to delay Battlefront 2 on Xbox one so it's only on Playstation 4 for 1 year, let's just say that's also money that they could have spend building sucker punches Ghost...

So during this hypothetical technically speaking once Battlefront 2 releases the next year on the Xbox One ,PlayStation gamers are actually left with less games than they actually could have had if the money spent on the delay never went through in the first place.

Thus... PlayStation Gamers would have been left with Battlefront 2 a game they were always actually going to get before such a deal anyway

But they also permanently miss out on ghost.

Soooooo I'm not sure if your understanding this but delaying a game is actually not going to help their situation.

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SliceOfTruth8882329d ago

its not even a day old and its in game preview what the hell is wrong with the gaming community.

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ILostMyMind2329d ago

"paying"?

This was the god's will. 😂

Destiny10802329d ago

They paid millions of dollars for this beta, LMAO

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Knightofelemia2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

Giving how popular this game is on Twitch for streaming and the amount of players playing it. Then giving in the cost of what you can get an Xbone for compared to a high end gaming PC plus the game is around $30-$40 and Xmas just weeks away I think Microsoft made a good choice paying for this game to be an exclusive.

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ZehnDrachen2329d ago

I think they did. It’s eventually coming to Playstation.

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nitus102328d ago (Edited 2328d ago )

Maybe then again maybe not.

There are some games that have a Battle Royal feature as well as Fortnite which is free and available now on MS Windows, PS4, XB1 and even Mac OS. Basically, Fortnite could be considered a PUBG ripoff but the price is right. 😎

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ZehnDrachen2328d ago

Fortnite is a better developed game.

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sdplisken2329d ago

This will run nice on ps4 after the xboxers beta test :)

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GamingSinceForever2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

How in the Hell would we know when it hasn't dropped yet. Dumb ass question.

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Prince-Ali2329d ago

what...? loool

It has dropped ahhaah dubass

GamingSinceForever2329d ago

Early beta access fool. Not the full game.

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GamingSinceForever2329d ago

And the next time you want to call someone dumbass make sure you know how to spell first fuckboy.

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Prince-Ali2327d ago

looooool @GamingSinceForever are you actually THIS desperate!? the game has released on the system.. it's there to be played therefore it has dropped!! are you actually this desperate or just this stupid pick one...?

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Zer0Flinch2329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

Damn I see nothing but bitching about this game. Kids these days do nothing but cry. Be patient and wait for the game to get out of early access. This coming from a Playstation owner so I have no stake. Kids bitch about MT in Assassins creed before the game comes out... it’s totally fine. Kids bitch about Battlefront MT.... never felt the need to buy a crate. Kids bitching before the game comes out, moaning because everything isn’t free. If you don’t like it don’t play it, if you haven’t played it keep of it. If you’re crying about an early access game not being full release quality you’re an idiot.

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Pantz2329d ago

My lowest ranking on the leaderboards is on squad at 228,633. I saw someone else say they had one around 368,000 for duos. So there's at LEAST 368,000 people who bought this during early access. The leaderboards are separated by region BTW, so that's just for NA. I can't find a way to see how far they go, so there's no telling just how many people bought this. I think the numbers are going to be staggering.

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Pantz2329d ago

Tested it myself by losing 2 matches in Duo mode and it has me at rank 452,312. (that's just for NA region). So there's at least that many people who bought this and played duo mode. Probably more, and probably way more in solo leaderboards.

Big mistake right?

Kavorklestein2328d ago

Wow those are some very strong numbers if they are legit.
I would have to say I agree with you completely if these numbers are real for just xbox.

twiggytree122329d ago

You can't pay for greatness, it's made. MS needs to learn this.

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RetroGamR2329d ago

Nope!! I get the hype and organic growth now. I am officially HOOKED! My first early access experience for sure ha!

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jojo3192329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

Articles like these are pointless if we have NO IDEA what they paid. If they paid 500 Million? yes, it was a mistake. If they paid 100 bucks, then no. My point is, we can guess and assume all we want, but without (heaven forbid) FACTS, nobody can make an educated analysis. BTW, I bought it. Yes, it has MAJOR issues. I have hope that throughout the early access process it improves. I got it for $24, so it ain't a huge risk.

Ra3v3r2329d ago

These articles are fucking hilarious. If Sony had paid the money for it, would we be seeing so many? I'm not defending the practice of buying 3rd party early access exclusives but the shit storm in every one of these articles is comical. If it doesn't come to PS4 apparently nobody will care cos "Fortnite is better". Still won't prevent the inevitable "MS are cunts, and PUBG is shit anyways" articles.

And the performance - oh no, an unfinished game which is nowhere near the polish stage and is 6 months behind the current PC build plays poorly. What about the Jak 2 remake? It's a bit cheaper yeah, but it's 14 years old, a "finished" product and runs worse than the PS2 original.

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neocores80552329d ago

Anyone thinks its a FULL EX is dumb as hell.

TheOttomatic912329d ago

its still to early to say but as of now yes

bluefox7552329d ago (Edited 2329d ago )

They absolutely did. The hype around this game has dropped substantially since they first announced it's exclusivity. Combine that with the atrocious Xbox launch that looks like porridge at 20fps, and the fact that you can get Fortnite, which is better, plays better, costs nothing, and is skyrocketing in popularity, you have a recipe for disaster. So unless they got it on the cheap (which I doubt considering how hyped it was back when they bought it), then yes, it's looking like a big mistake from where I stand. A shame they keep doing this instead of scouting out and investing in first party titles.

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outsider16242328d ago (Edited 2328d ago )

I'd say let Ms keep PUBG. Sony already has Fortnite. Why want another similar game. Besides Ms is so low on exclusives, this might actually help them.

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Orionsangel2328d ago

I wonder if Dr. Disrespect will play it?

OC_MurphysLaw2328d ago

Nope

ASBO-52328d ago

Um gee, you think? PBUG is a gat dang dumpster fire on console. Keep that s**t off of the PS4 please

SirBradders2328d ago

So microsft pay timed exclusivity for a game that is in early access, broken and not even a fully fledged game albeit fun. Yet they won't spend a couple million on some new 1st parties.

Can people not see that Microsoft are only interested in making easy money and lack a passion for games.

demonicale2328d ago

No ... NEXT!

Tobse2328d ago (Edited 2328d ago )

Getting the hottest game of the Generation console exclusive was genius. The game will evolve just like ark did. The Performance will get a boost with the next few Patches and people will love it. Already over 500k people on the leaderboards after day one on Xbox.

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lellkay2328d ago

I think it was a decent move. They saw popularity of the game and got ahold of it. I think it was sell well and keep consistent number of players for a good amount of time.

Godmars2902328d ago

When they're in a position that such a game is basically part of their main game library rather than something that enhances it? Yes. Yes it was a mistake.

Father Murder X2328d ago

Why are the Microsoft/Xbox articles usually filled with PS fanboys. I mean if you don't like the Xbox or Microsoft why the hell are you guys always filling up the comment section. We know that Playstation is the more popular brand and that they have more exclusives so why beat a dead horse every damn day. Let me spend my money how I want to it is none of you business. enjoy your Ps4 and your exclusives and be happy. You act like Xbox owners can't go out and purchase a Ps4 if they want one. I don't want a Ps4 as it doesn't appeal to me. I am glad that you are enjoying it but get a life Are you guys getting paid by Sony to troll every article?

Vanfernal2328d ago

They should invest in developing their own exclusives. Paying to get exclusivity on an early access game doesn't seem like a smart idea. It seems kind of desperate actually.

PS3_Noob2328d ago

I am not into big MP gamer and judging by how this game runs, this is a fail

LateNightThirst2328d ago

The game is stupidly popular however their investment is in the early access version.....as in the full game will launch on PS4. To me thats not worth a dime, EA exclusivity is paying for your user base to get shit code and run their game at 2 FPS

StormSailor2328d ago

It's a complete disaster

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wheatley2328d ago

It's good of them to pay for console exclusivity, but it's only for the pre-release version. But Sony don't allow early access games on their system...so the exclusivity is kind of pointless.
For all the people saying the frame rate is bad and texture and asset pop in is bad - it is still a pre-release game. It is not going to be perfect. It will take awhile for the kinks to be worked out, but any player will know tbat going in. Every review I've still says this version captures the PUBG experience but isn't optimised well. The only way is up from here.

ninsigma2328d ago

If the Xbox players support it then no it wasn't a mistake.

sprinterboy2328d ago (Edited 2328d ago )

I don't get this game, gameplay mechanics are dated, performance is dreadful, gfx are shite, character movement is shite, don't understand the hype surrounding it, plus to be put up for goty is embarrassing and looks bad for Ms.
No disrespect but you can keep your exclusivity personally i wouldn't want it

bumbleforce2328d ago

Leave it to n4g to say Xbox having an exclusive is a bad thing

Zer0Flinch2328d ago

No you made a mistake buying an Xbox

kdmitchell_toh2328d ago

PUBG has NOT been confirmed for the PS4. All the talks between Bluehole have sorta of hinted towards them not wanting to be held down by any one console. However, this was also before the game started using Microsoft's Azure environment, as well as the Coalition's involvement with the game. To be honest, we don't know what sort of deal MS and Bluehole have at the moment.

InTheZoneAC2328d ago (Edited 2328d ago )

Eventually it'll release on ps4 and at that point I'll wait for a $20 price tag, just like I did with tomb raider

sprinterboy2328d ago

By the time it comes to ps4 all the bugs, glitches, gfx etc will be sorted out in this terrible mess of a game

Tallpine2328d ago

Exclusive? Can't you play it on PC and xbox?

N12328d ago

#Fortnite

Elda2328d ago

Who cares they can have PUBG.

SixFragz2328d ago

I don't think it's a mistake at all. They're using a hugely popular game to give people incentive to buy their dying console.

Or... it might be considered a mistake when they realize they spent money on timed exclusivity for a poorly optimized game that clearly won't help the struggling Xbone.

hmmm.

TardcoreGamer2328d ago

Haha. Their money hatting bs timed exclusivity business practices backfired. Way to show off the power of the X with PUBG.

KickSpinFilter2328d ago

Hey this might help??
PUBG runs a lot better when you turn off DVR and Broadcasting. Everything loads faster too. Hopefully, I can spread this news and some people can help me out here. This will help people enjoy the game more. Fun game, still can't believe how I killed someone by running them over with a motorcycle randomly while he was lying on the ground lol.

Tedakin2328d ago

It allegedly sold over 500k in the first day. I'd say no.

cfc832328d ago

It might be worth it, if you think it will improve. It's currently £24.99. It won't be that when it releases.

rlow12328d ago

Are people still on this trip about PUBG??? Was wondering if this is the official release or some type of beta? Because if it's beta they have time to clean it up, if not and it was released as finished then I could understand all the gripes going on..

ZombieKiller2328d ago

Maybe not, but it was a mistake buying it with the way it is running right now. I hope they fix it and soon, I'd like to play it

About30Ninjas2328d ago

Well M$ I think is time y'all stop paying for time exclusives and actually come out with good exclusives

Shineon2328d ago

mistake was letting it release at 30fps, they should have waited untill the necessary optimiztions/cutbacks to acheived a fluid 60fps

yomfweeee2328d ago

Microsoft is paying PUBG to beta test their product. Maybe it will bring them a few extra sales from people who own both consoles and don't want to wait for the PS4 version. I doubt it is going to sell any systems.

With all that said, we have no clue what they paid.... so no one can answer the question.

_LarZen_2328d ago

"Did Microsoft make a mistake paying for PUBG exclusivity?"

Seeing how many copies they have already sold. No it was definitely not a mistake to ensure this is a TIMED console exclusive title.