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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. While Sony & MS battle... by djupedal · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    ...Apple is busy eating their lunch worldwide. No NTSC/PAL involved....just good old fashioned "give em what they want".

    What do 'they' want?

    Cheap distractions.

    We used to call it "Paradise By The Dashboard Light".

    1. Re:While Sony & MS battle... by wampus · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Which console does Apple sell again?

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