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Xbox-Exclusive Games a Growing Trend

Posted by simoniker on from the boxen-to-infinity dept.

securitas writes "The New York Times Technology's Michel Marriott reports (free reg. req.) on the growing trend of developers making Xbox-exclusive games, bypassing the Sony PS2 and Nintendo GameCube. Microsoft is 'playing catch-up on the console' with some notable examples of Xbox-exclusive (or Xbox-first) console games that include Doom 3, Unreal Championship 2, Advent Rising and Full Spectrum Warrior. Marriott interviews Todd Hollenshead (id), Mark Rein (Epic), J. Allard (Microsoft), and Donald Mustard (Majesco) among others that include Sony and THQ. The question is, will gamers follow the developers' preferences? Sony's dominance in the next game console wars could be toppled if they do. 'If Microsoft can woo more developers to Xbox, the balance of power in the next round could change.'"

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  1. I see both sides by CosmicDreams · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I am of two minds with next generation of consoles. 1. PS3 technology sounds really cool. I've chosen the playstation and PS2 during previous generations of consoles. I am comfortable with the PS2's controller and am adverse to changing consoles.

    2. I don't belive that it is a good thing to have one company dominate the gaming market (ex. Nintendo of the 1980's). Monopolistic motives drive more than just MS. I also believe that MS's development tools will make Xbox games easier to program. That may be the X factor for many developers.

    So I'm willing to sit back and evaluate which next generation console offers the best technology, best games, for the best price. Since I don't have the money to waste on more than one console I'

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  2. Re:A growing trend... or just involving Windows de by mr_rattles · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I agree. It would be much easier for Windows developers to make an Xbox game than it would be to the GC or PS2. What I do have difficulty grasping though is how a game can be made for the Xbox but NOT be made for Windows.

    I'm a little ignorant about Xbox development but it seems to me that if Microsoft were a little better about letting people easily do hobby development on the Xbox they'd truly have a good foundation all around for game geeks, both on the development side and on the playing side.

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  3. Re:Microsoft Borg icon by UWC · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I think AtariAmarok might have been noting an apparent bias for the exact reason you cited. All consoles rely to some degree on exclusive titles. The columnist citing this trend in reference only to the XBox seems to be ignoring that very fact. And if that wasn't the original point of the post, then I'm claiming it as my own.

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  4. Re:when will it end by VividU · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Nicely put. Xbox Live players know that there's no going back.

    It's amazing that everynight I get to play against the best players in the world while lounging on my sofa.