FFXVI only PS5?

[Absimiliard]

It's almost like SE wants to sell consoles or something. Weird.

And yet SE has absolutely nothing to do with console sales. They get nothing from Sony save some up front money from these industry-destroying exclusivity deals and some random games on PSN that don't sell anywhere near as well as they do on Steam.

[Atelier-Bagur]

And yet SE has absolutely nothing to do with console sales. They get nothing from Sony save some up front money from these industry-destroying exclusivity deals and some random games on PSN that don't sell anywhere near as well as they do on Steam.

Then explain why we even have consoles in the first place then? Its absolutely to sell consoles and I'm pretty sure SE has made some deals to have their game be exclusive for it for a set time. This has always been the case for the FF series.

[Absimiliard]

Then explain why we even have consoles in the first place then? Its absolutely to sell consoles and I'm pretty sure SE has made some deals to have their game be exclusive for it for a set time. This has always been the case for the FF series.

Do you think SE is somehow a major contributor to Playstation sales? Because there's really no reason for anyone to assume that given how many different companies, including Sony themselves, put out titles for the console. They have a long-standing relationship with Sony, but that doesn't mean they're for some reason trying to push the Playstation super hard without some underlying cause.

As for exclusivity, that's not uncommon anymore. A lot of game developers will make those deals. It's a way to make sure they will profit from a title, as relying on pure sales may not pan out if the game is not as well received as they might have anticipated. Heck, exclusivity deals are basically the only thing keeping the Epic platform alive. The practice is quite harmful to the gaming industry, but it isn't going anywhere until a financial reason is given for it to cease.

[Atelier-Bagur]

Do you think SE is somehow a major contributor to Playstation sales? Because there's really no reason for anyone to assume that given how many different companies, including Sony themselves, put out titles for the console. They have a long-standing relationship with Sony, but that doesn't mean they're for some reason trying to push the Playstation super hard without some underlying cause.

As for exclusivity, that's not uncommon. A lot of game developers will make those deals. It's a way to make sure they will profit from a title, as relying on pure sales may not pan out if the game is not as well received as they might have anticipated. Heck, exclusivity deals are basically the only thing keeping the Epic platform alive.

Its funny how you basically answered your own question. You just dont like accepting it

[Absimiliard]

Its funny how you basically answered your own question. You just dont like accepting it

Would you care to explain in what way I answered my own question? You asserted that SE is trying to push consoles. I observed they are not, instead pointing out the underlying purpose behind exclusivity deals. Do you also think SE was trying to push the Epic platform by making Strangers of Paradise exclusive on it?

[Atelier-Bagur]

Would you care to explain in what way I answered my own question? You asserted that SE is trying to push consoles. I observed they are not, instead pointing out the underlying purpose behind exclusivity deals. Do you also think SE was trying to push the Epic platform by making Strangers of Paradise exclusive on it?

You do realize a deal involves the benefits for both of the parties right? So yes indeed they make the deal in order to drive sales for their game and for SE to drive sales for a PS5 thats how exclusivity works.

[Absimiliard]

You do realize a deal involves the benefits for both of the parties right? So yes indeed they make the deal in order to drive sales for their game and for SE to drive sales for a PS5 thats how exclusivity works.

You're missing the point in what I am saying (or more likely intentionally ignoring it, as is common on these forums). I am not saying this doesn't help push consoles. I am saying that was not SE's purpose in it. What I am telling you is that SE is primarily only in it for the up front money, and that the side-effect of the deal is a potential increase in console sales. Sony is making the deal in part for the sake of increased revenue from console sales and in part so they can take most of the game's expected revenue for themselves, having already paid SE off.

Do you know what will happen if Playstation sales ever drop off significantly? SE will choose a different platform to make these deals with. They have done so before during lulls in PS sales, and they will do so again if their company doesn't go under in the next few years.

[Atelier-Bagur]

Forgot to mention this but this practice has always been SE's MO ever since they moved on from Nintendo for FFVII with Sony. Its been their home platform for the launch of all their main titles.

[ReynTime]

If you want to complain to someone, complain to Sony Computer "It's only illegal if Microsoft does it" Entertainment, because they pay to keep the timed exclusivity.

[Raoabolic]

If you want to complain to someone, complain to Sony Computer "It's only illegal if Microsoft does it" Entertainment, because they pay to keep the timed exclusivity.

Meanwhile Embracer Media is all "Shh... this acquisition will be our little secret! ;^)"