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2008/09/16 14:38:58: Posted by DM
In the first part of an interview today, Microsoft's Phil Spencer spoke with GamesIndustry and declared that MS Game Studios, the division Spencer heads, can produce titles that better anything Sony puts out first party. This is despite recently closing internal studios like Ensemble and FASA, barely waiting until their games are completed before dropping the hammer. Granted, the Xbox360 lineup for this Holiday Season is looking great, but Sony is stepping it up as well, do not forget.

"Let's start from the beginning of both consoles - PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 - which first party has had more success on their own platform? We have Gears, Halo, Forza, we're continuing to push existing IP while bringing new IP to market. I'll line up against Sony's first party any day,"

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Written by VaeVictus on 2008/09/16

I love competition. Win for gamers.
Written by PimpDaddy on 2008/09/16

I agree VaeVictus that competition is good. But I also think that Sony has stronger 1st party developers.

I think this guy needed to clarify between 1st party development and 1st party publishing.

Yes my Xbot self said Sony has the better 1st party developers.
Written by Xenos on 2008/09/16

*grabs popcorn*

I wouldn't really call Sony's 1st party developers "better" but they do have more of them. However in the end, 1st party is 1st party, doesn't matter which way you shake it.

He does make a good point in the interview though. Everyone said MS won't have anything for this year and look at how stacked this year's line up. Now we're hearing the same about next year and I can't wait to see what they reveal between now and then ; )
Written by VaeVictus on 2008/09/16

Insomniac, Naughty Dog, Santa Monica, Incognito, Sucker Punch are all solid dev houses. I do tend to agree with you Pimp that Sony does have better 1st party dev's. However, I wouldn't have a 360 if I didn't think their exclusives weren't were while. (Still waiting for an expanded Crackdown 2 "crosses fingers")

EDIT "weren't worth while"

I know I know, my agreeing that Sony has something better came as a total surprise. ;-)
Written by Xenos on 2008/09/16

That's the problem, I would put Rare and Lionhead studios up there with them, but after losing Bungie and closing down Ensemble, there really isn't much else they have.

The new Halo studio is looking like an all star team now that I think about it, rumors are saying that they picked up Payton from Kojima's studio.

Edit:



Wow I'm tired, my typing there looks like @ss. I meant to ask what else do they have?
Written by Sky on 2008/09/16

well there setting a good goal. i would like to see ms have equal quality and number of 1st party games as sony across the board. there going to need more studios though.
Written by PimpDaddy on 2008/09/16

In this case more is better. Because I believe in strength in numbers. Because of that Sony is stronger than either Microsoft or Nintendo when it comes to first party games due to the sheer number of devlopers they have.

I never said who had the best 1st party games or most first party games. Just that I think Sony has the best as in most in numbers and talent.

Which is why as much as I would love to tell Sony where they can shove thier Blu-Ray player um I mean PS3, I still ended up getting one. You just can't ignore thier 1st party games...
Written by Xenos on 2008/09/16

Setting a good goal? You set a goal if you wish to achieve something, there is no goal to be had here.

It's true that they don't have the same number of internal studios, but their 1st party games are of the same quality as Sony's.

I don't see any difference if a studio like Epic is owned by MS or just works on exclusive 360 games, MS' 1st party offerings are as good as anything else out there.

What's better is a matter of preference sky, good try on stealth trolling though.

And I'm sorry but I fail to see how anything Sony owned is above in terms of talent than other veterans at Rare, Lionshead, Bungie, Epic, etc.

Written by blacktiger on 2008/09/16

What ?

That's Funny

MS does have great first party devloper, but they got nothing like Sony's lineup !

Almost every second month Sony has big flagship game, while MS is looking to buy third party exclusive agreement... Which is not working out on, RE5... So far...
Written by B1ueBurneR on 2008/09/16

There is no doubt that Sony has more devs on their side. But the games are so hard to do the Ps3, and the games are not flooding the market by Sony as if they do have more devs than MS and Ninty. Ms can make game so much quicker that PS3 studios it kinda of balance out. MS is sh!ting games left and right. each month I stop keep up with them.
Written by PimpDaddy on 2008/09/16

blacktiger: Are you serious???

Xenos: Talent is subjective. It's my opinion. You disagree. So you can either chalk this up to another whack a$$ PimpDaddy opinion or provide fact's to dispute what I said...

BTW 360 owners I am trying to organize games this weekend. If you guys dont mind firing up your inferior 1st party games hit me up.
Written by Xenos on 2008/09/16

I agree that talent is subjective, but when there is so much talent in the industry, it's hard to really put only a select few on a pedestal IMO.

I don't disagree with your opinion that Sony has internal studio talent, but again I don't see how it's above other veterans in the industry. I know you're not like the few others here who will automatically say they are better just because they are owned by Sony but if you and I were to really get into this discussion, for every notable reason you would give for Sony, I could easily find equal talent elsewhere.

I just don't see any obvious examples to Sony's "superior" talent. If refusing to elevate some talent above other equal talent makes me a "fanboy" or "biased" just to be fair, then so be it, but f*ck shoe who can't see it with an open mind.

Then there is always the case of just not seeing said talent.

Take Bungie for example. So many ignorant (and blind) fanboys bashed the look of Halo 3, spewing how Bungie just made "Halo in HD". Well I'm sorry but even with recent videos like seen here:

nikon.bungie.org/news.html?item=23848

You can see how it's easy to miss that kind of "talent" put in place.

It's all pointless though, the fanboys will only think/see what they want. Insecurities can do ugly things to some people

Edit:

oops shoe = those

and add [link removed]
Written by PimpDaddy on 2008/09/16

Xenos: Fair enough. There is no need for us to kill this thread going tit for tat on the issue. While I have my reasons for thinking Sony has more talented developers, I can't really prove it. Because they are working with only Sony hardware. Just like you wouldn;t be able to prove Microsot's developers are as talented or more so because they only work on Microsoft's hardware.

So I guess were stuck like chuck with our "opinions".
Written by Xenos on 2008/09/16

Cool, but WTF is up with the "link removed"?
Written by B1ueBurneR on 2008/09/16

Both side hasn't disappointed yet. Well we are not going to count Heavenly Flop or Lair for this one, but um.. yeah nice Video by the Xenos.

Anybody want to get in a 4person co-op on Halo3 right now tonight? PM me.

or Instant Message me on AIM B1uBurneR
Written by PimpDaddy on 2008/09/16

B1ue: I'm down. What time?

Xenos: The news section won't allow links int he comments section. That's why we all do stuff like this.

hxxp://www.pimpdaddyismyhero.com

I substitute the t's for x's
Written by Xenos on 2008/09/16

Oh cool thanks, it's no biggy, I was just trying to show a point. The video is cool though
Written by PimpDaddy on 2008/09/16

Well post the link the way I did... So I can see it.
Written by Xenos on 2008/09/16

I'm down for co-op too

hxxp://nikon.bungie.org/news.html?item=23848

There you go, sorry tryin to play and type at the same time.

I've also been meaning to add that I agree with blue as well, neither side has disappointed IMO.
Written by daveydz3 on 2008/09/16

Daveydz03 is my gamertag, i've got halo3 and cod4 available to play, although my live is about to run out and i don't have an opportunity to renew it yet (thanks Ike!) so i'm not sure when i'll be able to join in
Written by B1ueBurneR on 2008/09/17

I can't send you a message you don't have me on your friendlist anymore and it says your friendlist is full can't accept anymore.
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