Titanfall was one of the darlings of E3 – a multiplayer FPS, using “the cloud” and exclusive to Microsoft. Or is it? Perhaps I just don’t understand what is meant by the term ‘exclusive’.
The PR machine keeps spinning Titanfall as showing the power of the Xbox One. In fact, here is a video all about why it’s an Xbox One exclusive
However, the fallacies are already clear – we need the power and architecture of the Xbox One in order to play Titanfall, yet it will also be releasing on Xbox 360 and PC. Ummm, did I miss something? I thought Xbox 360 wouldn’t be able to handle it, and that developing for multiple platforms was more expensive and difficult.
Then there is this interview with Vince Zampella, CEO of Respawn (the studio behind Titanfall). When asked if “the PlayStation nation has to wait for Titanfall, too?” Zampella responded with “that’s right”. While trying to skirt the question, it appears that Titanfall will only be available on Microsoft platforms at launch, but will be expanding after that.
Perhaps they will wait for Sony’s version of the cloud, Gaikai, to launch in early 2014? Or maybe there was an agreement for a set time period of exclusivity with Microsoft. In any event, for those on ‘team PlayStation’, you might also get to experience the joy of double jumping in your FPS. Just not as soon as the PC gamers, or even those with an Xbox 360.
Last Updated: July 1, 2013
LordCaptainAwesomeness
July 1, 2013 at 07:48
Socialist bast*rds. ” XBONE Exclusive game…. that will also run on PC, 360….” maybe you should concentrate on one platform first, and make sure that the game works before trying to port it to everything…
You know these Super Greedy Companies, just make my blood Boil.
John Ambitious
July 1, 2013 at 08:26
But different to Diablo, maybe release the buggy game on console first before bringing it to PC.
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 08:12
I am 100% certain Activision were paid a handsome sum to make the game a timed exclusive. MS would be willing to pay anything to justify their console as the next go-to shooter platform for the generation. That’s where the money is.
HvR
July 1, 2013 at 08:20
And I think it is the case with most of the “exclusives”, I spotted that certain game trailers use “First on Xbox One” instead of “Only on Xbox One”.
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 08:24
Agreed. As with the 360, you would think COD was exclusive to 360. The Next big shooter is gonna be a huge factor
FoxOneZA - X-Therminator
July 1, 2013 at 09:04
Respawn not part of Activision anymore. They are now an EA owned studio but Bungie are now owned by Activsion.
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 09:08
Sorry, sorry. I always confuse the two. They are equal levels of evil after all. I mean EA.
Logan Simmons
July 1, 2013 at 15:27
^Wrong. Bungie is not owned by any other company. Activision is just their publisher. They bought themselves out from Microsoft years ago.
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 08:17
The Cloud is a Lie
Melasco
July 1, 2013 at 08:24
Well, that was the only thing I was sorry about not getting on PS…. So can someone tell me what cards are left in MS’s deck…. From my point of view there’s not a single reason to buy a Xbone… Unless you love Gears or Halo, not bad games, played them all, but for me, not worth giving up one Killzone or Uncharted game for…
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 08:27
Nothing is left in the deck … they used Change of Heart with the DRM , but that was fleeting … All that’s left now are useless Field cards
Trevor Davies
July 1, 2013 at 08:40
They tried to build a kickass green deck, without realising that green means forests & creatures, not money. :/
Ultimo_Cleric N7
July 1, 2013 at 09:00
CRIMSON DRAGON!!!! lol
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 1, 2013 at 09:15
Well they will always have Crimson Dragon ….. lol
Lacerz
July 1, 2013 at 18:21
Fantasia for the Kinect.
(This is a joke btw).
Trevor Davies
July 1, 2013 at 08:37
I never understood why someone would want to release this on only one platform, especially if they expect it to compete with CoD.
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 08:40
Especially as a new IP from a new studio. I’m sure Activision are going to promote the hell out of this game.
Ultimo_Cleric N7
July 1, 2013 at 08:57
Not suprised really. The repsonse for this game has been insane, and for Titanfall to be the “CoD killer” everyone says it will be, it HAS to launch on all platforms eventually.
MS, looks like you loose again, your big “Exclusive” just got taken away. And with Destiny a PS exclusive, you better find a new AAA title to punt.
And no, Crimson Dragons doesnt count 🙂 PEW PEW PEW!!!!
Concerned
July 1, 2013 at 09:07
Crimson Dragons looks terrible!! Worst game award easily! As for Destiny being a PS exclusive….cough cough!
Ultimo_Cleric N7
July 1, 2013 at 09:15
Yeah, looks like Destiny might be the same story now that you mention it. lol.
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 09:21
They never said it was an exclusive – unlike Titanfall. It’s pretty widely known that Destiny will release on Xbox One also.
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 09:08
But, have you seen TitanFall?
Ultimo_Cleric N7
July 1, 2013 at 09:15
Saw the launch at E3, it looked like fun, but I cant understand why everyone is making a huge deal about it. What do you think?
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 09:21
Ja, sorry. That was an ironic statement.
Ultimo_Cleric N7
July 1, 2013 at 09:28
-_- sorry, it Monday, my wit only kicks in round 11:30. My bad 🙂
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 09:40
Don’t worry, same story here. Still half asleep. Wishing I’d had breakfast. Screw Mondays.
RinceWind
July 1, 2013 at 09:01
Foxhound is NOT going to be pleased… Still, at least Sony gets to play with this! Nice!
Concerned
July 1, 2013 at 09:04
As I understand it they(Respawn) are 100% correct in saying that they need the power of the cloud to have Titanfall working as initially intended on the Xbox One, I suspect this version will be the flagship. The “lesser” 360 version is being developed by another studio completely and will probably get ported to pc? I think Sony intended using Gaikai as a streaming service for older games only and a lot of work still needs to be done before it can start to be compared to the Xbox cloud!
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 09:10
Nope, they are outsourcing the 360 version’s development, but they are handling the PC and Xbox One development.
Concerned
July 1, 2013 at 09:59
Hmmm, then I’m confused! Maybe this points to (High spec)PC being able to run it but Xbox One needing the help from the cloud? Sony will have to re engineer Gaikai completely or get ported 360 version maybe?
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 10:05
Nah, if anything, it’s not a hardware thing at all. I’m sure it’s a server capacity thing. Sony have been talking about how they are improving PSN to make a better multiplayer environment. We’ll see in the coming months.
Sageville
July 1, 2013 at 10:27
Who is to say the game can only work if it’s in the cloud? Maybe they use the cloud to update the in-game advertising, we don’t know.
They do however know noobs wlll see the word “cloud” and think “ZOMG! High tech jargon! the game must be awesome”.
Until I see what the awesome cloud actually adds to the equation I’ll remain a sceptic.
Jaskter
July 1, 2013 at 09:08
Has all the Titanfall double jumping got you leaving double spaces after every full stop? o_0
Jaskter
July 1, 2013 at 09:09
This article is nothing but pure speculation. And anyway, who would want to be playing MP on crap PSN XD
Argentil
July 1, 2013 at 09:11
Troll ftl :/
Lacerz
July 1, 2013 at 18:23
It doesn’t matter. If I want, I can play it on my PC.
Chrilas
July 1, 2013 at 11:57
No, it will only be for Xbox One
Lacerz
July 1, 2013 at 18:24
And the 360. And the PC.
Those are confirmed.
Turd Ferguson
July 1, 2013 at 16:34
I would think you muppets had figured out how Microsoft works by now. Most major developers won’t allow purchased exclusivity of giant titles such as this, because the fact is, Microsoft just isn’t going to throw enough money at them to outweigh the possible sales on another console (and at this point, one that appears to be in better standing with the gaming community).
So Microsoft purchases timed exclusivity, makes all these promises and vague statements about this and that. Only to piss off a ton of people when the game releases on Sony’s machine with MORE material, and better performance. There are literally dozens of examples of this from the previous generation. Which is why it’s vastly more important to have your own internal studios and lots of them.
If you actually trust Microsoft when they say it’s a 3rd party exclusive, well…you’re an idiot.
Lacerz
July 1, 2013 at 18:25
Hello Mass Effect Trilogy as a prime example.
phrost
July 2, 2013 at 18:29
All 3 Mass Effect were better on the Xbox 360. Like most multiplatform games this gen.
Lacerz
July 2, 2013 at 18:36
Yes, because nothing maintains the continuity of a story than having to swap out a disc.
Lacerz
July 1, 2013 at 18:20
So what is the incentive of owning a Xbox One if I can get its exclusives on my PC? It would seem like a better idea to get the PS4 for Sony’s exclusives and just use my rig for the Xbox ones.