[FONT="Trebuchet MS"]This has been bugging me for a while now.

There's a lot of speculation and rumours going around that games such as Versus XIII and KH3 may be released for Xbox 360, which PS3 fanboys are distraught about. I have one question. Why?

What difference does it mean to you? You have a PS3, the game is coming out on PS3, just get that version and be happy! Why can't Xbox 360 owners have in on a game that 'should be' a PS3 exclusive?

Now I'm lucky enough to have both consoles, and it doesn't bother me which console a game is on. If i'm that bothered by differences, I'll look into which console is superior for the game and get it for that specific console. However, many gamers only have one console, maybe through choice or finances, and are missing out on exclusives.

Now, I mean no offence at all when i say this, but it all seems just selfish. There probably are other reasons, like competition between Microsoft/Sony or what not, but why can't we all share the brilliance of games, and all be one happy family?

So:

[SIZE="4"]Why does it bother you that Versus XIII & KH3 might be released on Xbox 360?[/SIZE]

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Well I don't know about KH3 seeing as nothing has been promised about it.

vsXIII on the hand was promised to be a PS3 exclusive from the very beginning. What I don't like is how they say one thing and end up doing another thing, case in point is FFXIII. If they want to make it a multiplatform game just say so from the beginning. When a developer says that their game is going to be exclusive to one platform (be it 360 or PS3) and they promise us the skies, I expect them to deliver. So when I heard that FFXIII was going to be multiplatform I felt very disappointed. Not because I didn't want 360 owners to have the game but rather because I just lost an experience I was hoping to get with an exclusive.

I think a good example of what Square should've done is what Insomniac Games has done. Right from the get-go they tell us that they're making a multiplatform game. They didn't say that they were making an exclusive and several years down the road suddenly announce that it is going to be multiplatform. Also, we all know that the expectations for exclusives are generally higher than that of multiplatforms. As the consumers it's only natural that we want the best of what we're buying (especially when games cost so much), so when we expect a higher standard to be kept and only to be given something that is subpar, it's obvious we'd feel some disappointment.

For me at least it's how much their words are worth, and right now Square's words aren't any good in my books. Remember when Square said they wanted to balance the number of games on both platforms? Remember when they promised XIII would be a greater and bigger adventure than VII? And what happened to The Last Remnant? A game that was the complete opposite of XIII's situation, a multiplatform that went exclusive, lol xD.

This is also why I'm not bothered by Insomniac's decision to go multiplatform, in my opinion they are a company with a good reputation that has delivered on whatever they've promised.

Anyway, If vsXIII does goes to the 360, in the end it's great for us, the overall gamers, and for Square, since they're basically doubling their audience. I think vsXIII will still be a great game just like XIII was. But I don't expect them to hold true to any of their promises because none of it means anything, which is why I'm not expecting vsXIII to remain an exclusive at all.

Just to note that it works both ways too. Fanboys will be fanboys, 360 fanboys would go into a rage too if their Halo or Gears of War went multiplatform.

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Squeenix really are becoming arrogant aren't they? It may be them or the "bright" CEO of the Final Fantasy company but we can just say that they are having issues with internal management or even strife between employees resulting from negotiations. If FF Versus XIII really was promised to be an exclusive PS3 title andd 3 years later they announce of an unexpected conclusion which is, of course, the multiplatforming "idea" then it is undoubtedly SE who are at fault. I mean, they cant even keep promises! Square Enix is a company respected for its innovation andd integrity but then we hear this? Multiplatforming certainly isn't the problem here. Its the company itself. Just like thefenrir stated, Insomniacs decision on going multiplatform didn't cause any major complaints because they are staying true to their customers. Coming out andd saying it straight to their faces. Yup, thats how they did it. Thats the way to do it.

But if SE did announce that they were making Versus multiplatform before its production phase andd announcement dates then the fanboys should not have anything to be mad about. It is the company's decision, not theirs. Sorry if I don't make any sense :]

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You make sense Sky. But, as I'll say again, SE is a company. When they see an opprotunity, they will do anything to get money. I would like them to follow Insomniac, but not all companies are like that. Some care more about the fans, others the profits. SE falls under the profit section.

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Why indeed. That is a question that will never be answered. As long as there is more than one home console on the market, there will always be fanboys. And as long as fanboys exist, that question will exist. Why indeed my friend.

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razgriz247 Wrote:You make sense Sky. But, as I'll say again, SE is a company. When they see an opprotunity, they will do anything to get money. I would like them to follow Insomniac, but not all companies are like that. Some care more about the fans, others the profits. SE falls under the profit section.

I'd have to agree with you Kid. Square Enix is going in the right direction but in the wrong vehicle. Who here thinks SE is becoming greedy? *raises hands*

I do

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RagingSkyKing Wrote:I'd have to agree with you Kid. Square Enix is going in the right direction but in the wrong vehicle. Who here thinks SE is becoming greedy? *raises hands*

I do

You just realize this now that SqureEnix are greedy.

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Square Enix arrogant? I think not.
People do make me laugh. "Oh noes my exclusives is going to Xbox!" And your point is what? Square Enix = BIG Company - Multiplatform = More fans and more income for said company.

I totally agree with Laguz though some people take it way to far. So what it's meant to be an exclusive but answer me this if you could do it and rake in more income would you ? I think you possibly would

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At this point It really doesn't matter, It was a big blow back in Early 2007 when a lot of big name games were jumping ship and xbox fans got all of those games and a lot more cool stuff as a lot of 3rd party games were exclusive at the time. Now days there are so many cool games that it really doesn't matter at all, spread the love and be happy that the lead sku is your console of choice if that's the case in this scenario

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