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Why Game Exclusivity Deals Are Feeding the Hate

Posted by Soulskill on from the cut-it-out-jerks dept.

Parz writes "The recent announcement that the upcoming Ghostbusters game will be a timed PlayStation exclusive in the PAL territories — revealed a mere month before release — has set a nasty precedent which could have long-term repercussions for the industry. This Gameplayer article explores how this generation of gaming has spiraled into a tit-for-tat war on third-party exclusivity deals instigated by Sony and Microsoft, and the effect it is having on the psychology of the consumers. The Ghostbusters developers aren't pleased by Sony's deal, and the Guardian questions whether the game will be big enough to really affect console sales."

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  1. Incredible, you don't say... by greentshirt · · Score: 5, Informative

    How is this news? Consoles were built on exclusive content, all gamers know that. You can't play Sonic on SNES, you can't play Mario on Sega Genesis, etc.

    1. Re:Incredible, you don't say... by jonwil · · Score: 4, Informative

      The films and the overall "Ghostbusters" IP are in fact owned by Sony and Columbia Tristar. (a division of Sony)

  2. Re:Stupid article by im_thatoneguy · · Score: 4, Informative

    It was an Xbox360 exclusive for a year. I think that's what he's referring to. Not the DLC.

    Waiting a year but getting a couple of extra levels? I would take the earlier launch date.