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Originally Posted by Igottago
LOL chemgear. You would cherry pick a very anti MS post and post it as gospel.
MS has a different approach to acquiring exclusives instead of taking the risk of building a bunch of their own studios, doesn't mean they've contributed nothing to the industry other than money in 13 years.
Also the NFL deal probably encapsulates a heck of a lot more in terms of adverstising agreements than a fantasy app, but simpleton internet console warriars know more than Microsoft and the NFL, two mega corporations. Do any of these fanboys possibly understand that MS actually knows how to conduct business? Why do you think they have the boatloads of money to bring to the industry?
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Hardly gospel sir. As I specifically mentioned, certainly some of the things he mentions I do not agree with but I suggest that he does make some good points and outlines what has happened with the various studios under the Microsoft umbrella over the last decade.
You're right, I personally find that Microsoft these days seem to be "acquiring" exclusives in money deals rather than the competitors who seem to be investing in IP and development studios. For example, we have the recent Tomb Raider where we know the game was originally multiplatform and already well into development. Microsoft hands over money to keep it away from other consoles. On the other hand, you have Nintendo who invest into Bayonetta 2 which never would have been made without their contribution so now people can actually play it. Both are exclusives and involve money but one brings new games and ideas to the market and the other keeps it away from consumers.
Now that is absolutely picking specific examples but it seems like that is the route we seem to be seeing from them. At least in my opinion and much of the gaming forums these days. Perhaps you disagree; that's cool.
As for the half billion the Microsoft gave to the NFL, do we know what that is bringing to us that have an Xbone and a 360? More than the app? As a fantasy football player and NFL watcher I'd like to know more with the preseason already starting - perhaps I've not informed myself and missed out on their announcements.