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This morning, we asked you how you feel about third-party exclusives. Sure, everyone knows that Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are going to publish games you can’t play elsewhere. Titanfall’s “life of the title” exclusivity caught some people off guard, though.
Here is a sample of your responses:
I think 3rd party exclusives are needed. It helps drive competition between consoles/companies. Yes gamers who can't afford all the systems may lose out on a few games, but having every game made for every platform requires a lot of work from a developer standpoint. Just like 1st party exclusives, I believe 3rd party exclusives do play a needed role. - Zachary Pligge
I think overall having exclusive 3rd party games is not something I like just because it can prevent people from playing some really good games. If a company pays for the exclusivity I can understand why developers would take the "sure" money compared to risking the game failing in the market. - Refle18
I don't really care either way, although it's a shame I won't be able to play Titanfall on my PS4. I'm sure I will have plenty of great games to play, if not even better than Titanfall. - Mike Presler
I love em if they are for the system I have. - sscroggin
Exclusives gives a console/handheld worth and special value.... Exclusives are a good thing. If someone feels jealously for not buying that console/handheld because of the exclusive they want, then that's sad. - Warrior
Third party titles make choosing between consoles easier so they're not absolutely horrible, but even with first-party exclusives, I wish I could just buy a system and play them all. - Spartacus
Sometimes I wish I had the other console for an exclusive or two, but then I realize that it is not that big of a deal and that there is still a chance I will be able to play it at some point. - Tombot7
Of course, most third-party titles are multiplatform. If you have more than one eligible platform, you have a decision to make. Where do you play most of your multi-platform games, and what factors influence your decision?
Do you enjoy all of your multiplayer gaming in one place? Do you simply hate having games with multiple discs? Do you switch up depending on which friends are playing a given title? Let us know in the comments!
since I have the two major systems, PS3 and 360, I read on forums to see if one console provides better graphics, gameplay, overall playability. If its an online game, I'll poll my friends and see what console they are getting it for.
Raising a family improved my financial responsibilities. Not needing a paid membership made PS3 the clear choice over 360. Even with PS4 requiring PS+, it's still worth it. The abundance of content I've enjoyed from PS+ in one year is more than I ever received out of my Live Gold membership in 4 years.
It had been me choosing the Xbox over the PS3 at home since generationally I started out on the original Xbox, stayed to the next gen, then gravitated to the PS3. This Next Gen, it's solely the PS4 to start for awhile and I may someday purchase the BONE if there are some IP's that can system sale me on it. So far, I havn't seen anything to tempt me to want or need a BONE. Life with one system would be so much easier too if I can stay content with that but, I'm a gamer and will probably need both someday. The multiple discs for a game doesn't bother me at all. I love being able to actually have something physical to show for what I bought and have. Takes up room sure but I've got them in portfolio type folders same as my DVD movies. That's exactly how I like it and want it to stay.
If it's on a Steam Sale or some other online sale, then it's Pc without a doubt. If it's a game best suite with a mouse ( RTS and most FPS) then it's PC. If it's a fighting game or a third person action adventure then it's on Sony console ( Unless the afformentioned sales are low enough to warrant a Pc buy)
My 3ds titles are mostly exclusive, but for those that aren't/won't it'll mostly be based on controls VS the Wii.
I play the majority of my games on my 360. I like the controls and it's what all my friends play on. I also have a PS3 just for their exclusives. I try not to bias myself to one console. I want to enjoy as many games as I can and that means buying the consoles I need. That won't be easy with this new gen since i'm completely agitated with Xbox One.