Should the PS4 and Gamers Boycott Tomb Raider?
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Well, since there aren't that many quality AAA titles available for the PS4 to begin with, then boycotting a franchise which has so far yielded one of its best games doesn't seem like much of an option.
This were one of 4 PS4 games I were looking forward to... and it still is, since it's a timed exclusive that'll undoubtedly arrive on PS4 (and/or PC) at some point. Though we'll probably have to wait ½ a year for it. Oh, the humanity.
This were one of 4 PS4 games I were looking forward to... and it still is, since it's a timed exclusive that'll undoubtedly arrive on PS4 (and/or PC) at some point. Though we'll probably have to wait ½ a year for it. Oh, the humanity.
If you don't physically need the game on day 1, timed exclusives can be quite good for consumers on other platforms. Usually, on PC anyway, we get the game much cheaper, fully vetted and get all the DLC bundled for free.
Then wait a week after release and see if the controls or UI were botched. It's usually win/win. We either get a much better version than consoles for cheaper, with more content and modders ready to start fixing the problems that have been in the game for months, or we get a broken re-release, and have no obligation to buy it until it's like 3 dollars, or we know in advance it's a stinker because the press blackouts have been over for months and we ignore it.
I know this same formula is going to hold much truer for ports from XB1 to PS4 than XBOX to PS3 because now you don't have to worry about the cell processor throwing a wrench in the port: you should get the same game with all the day 1 dlc and first quarter DLC bundled like the master race is used to.
Then wait a week after release and see if the controls or UI were botched. It's usually win/win. We either get a much better version than consoles for cheaper, with more content and modders ready to start fixing the problems that have been in the game for months, or we get a broken re-release, and have no obligation to buy it until it's like 3 dollars, or we know in advance it's a stinker because the press blackouts have been over for months and we ignore it.
I know this same formula is going to hold much truer for ports from XB1 to PS4 than XBOX to PS3 because now you don't have to worry about the cell processor throwing a wrench in the port: you should get the same game with all the day 1 dlc and first quarter DLC bundled like the master race is used to.
I don't think a boycott is necessary, especially since Rise of the Tomb Raider is a timed exclusive, not a "real" exclusive. I assume that Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics went to Microsoft with a begging bowl and Microsoft said "OK, but we want timed exclusivity in return for our investment". In a way, this is a result of Square Enix having previously set unrealistic expectations on how many copies of Tomb Raider they would sell, so perhaps they were being unnecessarily ultra-cautious when it came to funding the sequel.
Anyway, the revelation means that it's up to Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics to prove they're not going to defecate over the consumer, by releasing Rise of the Tomb Raider - albeit at a later date - on PS3, PS4 and PC.
Anyway, the revelation means that it's up to Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics to prove they're not going to defecate over the consumer, by releasing Rise of the Tomb Raider - albeit at a later date - on PS3, PS4 and PC.
Purely speculation on my part of course, but I rather suspect it was the other way around.NinthPlanet86 said:
"Please oh please let us tout your sequel to a successful game as an exclusive to our system so we can try and haul it out of the shit pit."
Ill just wait until it comes out on the PS4 and is at a price I am willing to pay before snatching it upwhich is kinda what i was going to do anyway. I can wait on games like this I only got Skyrim a few weeks ago and still havent played it most games I am content to wait for nowadays.
C'mon, did any of you actually think this was going to stay an exclusive?
My immeadiate reaction was- `Psh, yeah right, I wonder how long that will last`.
Just wait til it comes out on PS4. I'd say don't boycott it. In fact do the opposite, wait until it's on PS4 and then all buy it.
My immeadiate reaction was- `Psh, yeah right, I wonder how long that will last`.
Just wait til it comes out on PS4. I'd say don't boycott it. In fact do the opposite, wait until it's on PS4 and then all buy it.
Yes I mentioned that I'm implying a boycott despite, mainly from trying to fool everyone again.krazykidd said:
I'll boycott it. Though, I wouldn't buy it anyway even if it wasn't pulling this timed exclusivity bullshit. I've never cared for Tomb Raider anyway.
They think that people will buy an Xbone to get tomb raider they have another thing coming
alienating 2/3 of the market to try and get console sales is a terrible business practice.
Tomb Raider is good but not good enough for me to shell out 600+ for console and game ( in Aus)
THey dont want my money and it makes me not want to buy a Xbone ever
alienating 2/3 of the market to try and get console sales is a terrible business practice.
Tomb Raider is good but not good enough for me to shell out 600+ for console and game ( in Aus)
THey dont want my money and it makes me not want to buy a Xbone ever
Wait, so because they bought a timed-exclusivity deal, just like what your Sony overlords have done in the past, the developers of the game are scum of the earth? Do xbox gamers deserve the same rights to qq about not having PS4 exclusives? I'd assume you wouldn't think so, given how anti-Microsoft your post is. Get over yourself, exclusives aren't a new thing; until Sony is willing to stop doing them, Microsoft has NO reason to stop pursuing them as well.
And people on these forums always say that its the PC gamers that are violent and uppity, yet at least we don't cry 'boycott' at the first missed exclusive.
And people on these forums always say that its the PC gamers that are violent and uppity, yet at least we don't cry 'boycott' at the first missed exclusive.
That's probably the best response (if you don't have an Xbone). Show that these types of shenanigans don't work by buying it on the PS4 or PC. Boycotting will only hurt Crystal Dynamics who don't have any say over what system Square wants to put it on. So instead of boycotting just embarrass Square and Microsoft.Phasmal said:
No I'm not boycotting Tomb Raider. I won't be buying an Xbone to play it, but assuming it does come to PC I will absolutely pick it up (pending my usual check of reviews, bugs, etc). I've really enjoyed Legend, Underworld, Anniversary and TR2013 so I don't want to miss Rise. I'm not happy about the last couple of days but a boycott would hurt me too.
I may decide to delay my purchase of Osiris until Rise has been 100% confirmed for PC, but I didn't plan on picking it up on day one anyway because its not part of the main franchise and there are several more high profile games on my wishlist up to Xmas.
I may decide to delay my purchase of Osiris until Rise has been 100% confirmed for PC, but I didn't plan on picking it up on day one anyway because its not part of the main franchise and there are several more high profile games on my wishlist up to Xmas.
Well I have no interest in the modern incarnations of Tomb Raider, so I won't be getting it anyways, but I'd say, on principle, yes you should. If you want this industry to change, you have to vote with your wallet. Do not financially support something you stand against. That's the only way bullshit like this will stop - if it no longer lines their pockets. If you do give money to them even after doing shit like this, well, you're really in no standing to complain about it in the future. It's that very same money that drives it onward.
Of course, the majority of people don't really care about such 'trivial' matters, which is why I really see it as a lost cause. But eh, I don't want to be a hypocrite, so I'll stick to my guns.
Of course, the majority of people don't really care about such 'trivial' matters, which is why I really see it as a lost cause. But eh, I don't want to be a hypocrite, so I'll stick to my guns.
I like your way of thinking, because it is exactly my line of thoughts on this issue. When I first heard the exclusivity announcement my first reaction was "I wonder for how many months?". It also seems like a much better way of showing how stupid an exclusivity deal is by actually going out in force and buying the game for the non-exclusive platform, to show developers how silly it is to be doing these kinds of things... Even if Sony or Microsoft forks up lots of cash as an 'incentive'.Phasmal said:
Ok, this is just dumb. Most Tomb Raider fans who have a PS4 (or PC) will already have a copy of the previous Tomb Riader.
So how the hell do you boycott a product they're not even selling to you?
Unless you want to boycott Square Enix, which would make a little more sense.
So how the hell do you boycott a product they're not even selling to you?
Unless you want to boycott Square Enix, which would make a little more sense.
What!? NO! The last Tomb Raider was really fucking good, don't boycott the game, boycott Microsoft! If you're that pissed at what happened, don't let a great franchise die, let a shitty company get fucked in the ass and learn that they can't be the first stop. Please, PLEASE don't boycott this game, just don't buy Microsoft, their sales are already poor and they've also shown to be hugely consumer unfriendly.
Whilst I'm the type of person who also says, "Suck it up, there are no women in AC Unity and they shouldn't HAVE to be included", it's games like this that people should want to succeed so as that the whole gender debate can be put to fuckin' rest.
Whilst I'm the type of person who also says, "Suck it up, there are no women in AC Unity and they shouldn't HAVE to be included", it's games like this that people should want to succeed so as that the whole gender debate can be put to fuckin' rest.