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Rumor: Microsoft & EA Preparing Partnership

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by Matthew Kato on February 27, 2013 at 09:35 AM

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While exclusive third-party games are becoming more and more a thing of the past, there's talk that Microsoft and EA are teaming up for something for the next Xbox.

Two anonymous sources (neither of whom, unfortunately, work for Microsoft or EA) have told CVG about the partnership and that details will be announced at the upcoming Microsoft event to reveal the company's next system.

Speculation is that while it won't be for an exclusive game – EA traditionally doesn't do that – it could be for exclusive DLC content. This would certainly conform to current trends. Last week, at the PS4 reveal, Activision and Bungie announced exclusive PS4 content for Destiny, and presently, EA and Sony have a timed exclusive deal for Battlefield 3 DLC while Activision and Microsoft have the same for the Call of Duty series.

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by TheMichaelJolly Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:43 AM

And not a single *** was given that day.
by Derrick Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:43 AM

I'm willing to bet it's a timed exlusive type thing either with games or DLC.
by Raodin Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:44 AM

Wow I completely misinterpreted this when I read it.

Still, I dislike both Microsoft and EA.

Meh.
by AshaMan3000 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:45 AM

Let the hating begin! I heard it was EA that took a leak in punch bowl! ;)
by Algorhythm Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:46 AM

Madden exclusivity.
by Master Chief Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:46 AM

Probably for timed DLC for Respawn's shooter.
by Yarrr Im A Pirate Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:47 AM

Exclusive origin service on the Xbox in an attempt to compete with Steam perhaps? Still nothing can beat the Steam summer/midweek/weekend madness sales... And when Steam Box drops, well...
by kilo0986 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:47 AM

Dear god..... no...
by HEEELS88 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:47 AM

It ain't no telling what this will consist of
by dodgyboyy Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:47 AM

oh man i cringed so hard
by Ezio Auditore Da Firenze Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:49 AM

If Microsoft wants to stay relevant in this market, they need exclusives and ASAP. This kind of deal will help in the long run, but they need to show stuff that can convince me to buy the system. And I am talking about something besides the usual Halo, Gears of War and Fable. I myself will soon be shifting to pc gaming, so they better show some exclusives that deserve the purchase.
by John Hunter Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:51 AM

At most this is going to be a timed exclusive. EA was shown at Sony's conference as a partner
by PickleMan4258 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:52 AM

Probably why EA wasn't at the PS4 conference.
by Blake Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:53 AM

Curious to see if it will be a new IP. That would certainly be different for EA.
by Joyful Penguin Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:54 AM

I have no problem with this at all. Carry on gentlemen.
by Blade of the Fallen Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:58 AM

Two big money lovers in bed together? Seems pretty legit to me
by 2pacalypse Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:59 AM

While we don't know what its for, be certain that it will piss fan off.
by Zetta Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 10:01 AM

So Hitler and Stalin have reunited ?
by Captain Squirrel Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Honestly, I think that's a bad pair up on Microsoft's part. Much of the gaming world dislikes EA (even though we keep buying their games, mostly because EA owns everyone now) and their money hungry day 1 DLC, Rent-A-Severs, and micro-transactions. And I'm fully aware that all of those are optional and that EA is a business, but there over all "we don't give a ***" attitude is what makes me so mad. But if I had to guess, this partnership is going to be like a DLC exclusives or those stupid timed exclusive they do for BF3. I'm sorry, but having so many different release dates for 1 DLC map pack is ridiculous; week 1 PS3 premium, week 2 xbox premium, week 3 regular ps3, and week 4 regular xbox. Too much man.
by Ranger Rusty Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 10:05 AM

PLEASE keep all EA content on the next Xbox. Less watered down products for the PS4.