PS3 to get exclusive Mirror's Edge DLC Comments by Ellie Gibson
EA and Sony have a special agreement.
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DanWhitehead
02/09/08 @ 08:48
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Doesn't cook, clean or provide blowjobs, so it's no use to anyone.
Just you wait for Firmware v3.0... |
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SeesThroughAll
02/09/08 @ 08:48
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Stupid deal to make. Meh.
I don't even know if the game will be any good on it's own yet... |
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michaelius
02/09/08 @ 08:49
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Leave that function to XXX-box :)
I'm getting PC version anyway at it will be much cheaper and will support 1920x1200 resolutions instead of 720p :) |
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Actually I think Microsoft just reminded EA whose platform their games do best on and let them make up their minds about being exclusive.
I imagine it was like one of those street arguments MS: "Wot so you dissin' me now" EA: "Naw man is jus dat Sony got a fit sista innit" MS: "Ay bruv! I know you ain't sayin' my sista aint fit man" EA: "Naw naw it's not dat man...it's jus dat I ain't you know daytin' your sis man...an Sony's sis like promis to put it out dere if I like give her a likkle someting..naaawwwwmmmeeeeeeaaannnn! A blooyaa!" MS: "Aaaaiiittt I naw you mean bro! Go hit dat!.....but bruv I best be getting the package same time as Sony yea!" ok so maybe they used a little more english........ |
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captainrentboy
02/09/08 @ 08:56
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But, I thought Sony didn't need exclusive content on their console :/
Like someone else said, to me, this is as about exciting as GTA 4 getting exclusive content on the 360. And where is my copy of GTA 4? Traded in about 2 months ago, because I was sooooo freakin' bored of it. This game looks pretty cool though, looking forward to it. |
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WinterSnowblind
02/09/08 @ 08:58
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Sony contridicting themselves again, after claiming they don't need the extra GTA IV or Fallout content, they go and do this?
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SeesThroughAll
02/09/08 @ 09:02
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Sony contridicting themselves again, after claiming they don't need the extra GTA IV or Fallout content, they go and do this?
This one they could afford, and the other ones were too expensive for them. |
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Marketing deals the new moneyhat.
Boasting exclusive DLC means bugger all if we don't know what it is, it's been over a year since MS shouted from the rooftops about exclusive GTA IV DLC, they marketed the Xbox 360 version heavily around it, 5 months after release... we still got bugger all info on it. Sony are no better if they pimp this DLC just like MS did with GTA IV, let the damn content speak for itself. |
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Triggerhappytel
02/09/08 @ 09:13
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Exclusive DLC is the new third-party exclusive release.
Not that anyone particularly cares. It's not really going to shift the sales balance in Sony's favour now, is it? |
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SeesThroughAll
02/09/08 @ 09:18
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Really not.
It's a good sign too, when third party is increasingly more difficult to convince to make exclusives for either side. It means the market is more balanced. |
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SeesThroughAll
02/09/08 @ 09:40
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What Sony should be doing is filling every shop in Europe with playable PS3 HD displays of LBP, with 4 controllers attached.
Screw dodgy DLC deals. They already have a great first-party line-up coming now, why waste their time with third-party deals?
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Triggerhappytel
02/09/08 @ 09:47
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Yep, Sony should give the very universally appealing LBP an intense marketing campaign. However, I remain sceptical they will realise this and give it the publicity it deserves.
They could really increase the PS3's appeal this Xmas... LBP, Resistance 2, PSN games (Wipeout HD specifically), the Platinum range, Dual Shock 3, MotorStorm 2, etc etc. But they won't because their marketing dept seems to have all but ground to a halt in the last few years. Put me in charge, give me a good-sized budget and I'll turn the PS3's fortunes around! ;) |
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@ SeesThroughAll
Then again, technically, the Microsoft GTA IV DLC money wasn't money in a hat - it was an advance on royalties for that DLC. Much like publishers do for authors. Microsoft didn't just *give* Rockstar cash in a box - it is deducted from future payments. Obviously, though, if not enough DLC is purchased, Rockstar walk away with more money than was due... |
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The effect of exclusive DLC on sales are probably quite small. So big exclusive DLC (hello GTA) is probably a waste of money, smaller things though, like if they had done a Kratos for SC4 for the PS3, probably mostly pays of in terms of the extra marketing attention it gives.
My guess is Sony has not made a deal with EA here for anything big, more like some custom skins or a special character. Just enough to make the offer a little more tempting, but not something which would cost a lot to create. |
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ThePissartist
02/09/08 @ 10:10
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"And where is my copy of GTA 4? Traded in about 2 months ago, because I was sooooo freakin' bored of it. "
I totally agree with that comment, I didn't really enjoy it at all - I'm sure that makes me a gaming heretic. |
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"But they won't because their marketing dept seems to have all but ground to a halt in the last few years. Put me in charge, give me a good-sized budget and I'll turn the PS3's fortunes around! ;) "
Remember they are kinda low on $$$ atm. TBH I think Sony marketing is doing a good job... much better than MS in Europe for sure. |
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projectmayhem
02/09/08 @ 10:21
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@amcd28: Actually the PS3 does cleaning for you. It sucks dust from all parts of the room it resides so you only have to wipe clean the PS3 every 4 hours to maintain it's sleek, glossy glowing black plastic finish.
@johnnybrn: About a month or two ago EA said it makes more money from PS3 sales then it does from 360 sales, so yeah, I imagine it is the preferred console. Whatever about favouritism and dividing up the market, business is business. |
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"Nothing, this exclusive DLC is part of a marketing deal, not money in a hat. "
So do you really think that EA doesn't benefit from this? That they are willingly cutting off a massive part of their buyers without any compensation? GTA4 wasn't marketing? Or is it just that when ms does something like this that it's money hats? |
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groovychainsaw
02/09/08 @ 10:23
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Extra content is only a selling point if you tell people what it is before the game comes out, otherwise it is worthless and will have no impact (for reference, see GTA 4 sales, we still don't know what the DLC will be, rendering it not a selling point at all,eh?)
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designerheadache
02/09/08 @ 10:37
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i am expecting a mirrors edge avatar costume for HOME and a crappy house i can jump about in to be the "exclusive" content. Hence it not being released on the other platforms, because it doesnt apply.
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What Sony should be doing is filling every shop in Europe with playable PS3 HD displays of LBP, with 4 controllers attached.
The head of SCEWWS has come out and said that LBP will be their biggest title in all regions this holiday, so I will be surprised if they don't summon all their marketing powers behind it. Well they better. *shakes fist* |
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BillyBrush
02/09/08 @ 10:48
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DLC is a thing...so fair enuff
exclusive marketing arrangements though, these are quite lame, but prob effective...lots of EA games like Simpsons, Burnout, And this appear on both but the ads show only PS logo at the end and a PS packshot....it's like the new version of an exclusive, which probably costs a bit less to boot....if MS were taking this tact, lordy lord would the piss be ripped outta them.. |
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Triggerhappytel
02/09/08 @ 10:48
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@ Steroyd
That may be so, but I bet MotorStorm 2 & Resistance 2 get more marketing than LBP... |
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So do you really think that EA doesn't benefit from this? That they are willingly cutting off a massive part of their buyers without any compensation? GTA4 wasn't marketing? Or is it just that when ms does something like this that it's money hats?
I doubt Sony sent out a "loan" :P Of course EA benefit it wouldn't be a deal if it wasn't a scratch my back one, but it's too early to say what exactly the DLC is or wether they're being charged for it (I know, I know EA... but Bioshock gives me hope). Besides if every marketing deal was a moneyhat, then there are a crap load of moneyhatted bundles Sony has done for the PSP. |
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