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theburner · 01-22-2004, 06:40 AM

I have a buddy that works for Xbox, and the rumor is that late 04/early 05 EA will start coming out with Live enabled games. The scuttlebutt was that EA was in bed with Sony (ie. Cash Payments) NOT TO provide Xbox / Live Enabled games, but to make them online capable for Sony only.
As we have seen, Sony exclusive deals don't last long. Xbox is becoming a MAJOR player, and software companies want to make sure they aren't limited to a specific platform. I expect we will see MANY MORE game companies jumping in bed with Xbox, especially if MS uses their clout with their OS Side of the company. Kinda hard to make PC games if MS doesn't help provide you with debug kits and such.

01-22-2004, 06:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
theburner Canadian Beer Ambassador Location: Cumming, GA	I have a buddy that works for Xbox, and the rumor is that late 04/early 05 EA will start coming out with Live enabled games. The scuttlebutt was that EA was in bed with Sony (ie. Cash Payments) NOT TO provide Xbox / Live Enabled games, but to make them online capable for Sony only. As we have seen, Sony exclusive deals don't last long. Xbox is becoming a MAJOR player, and software companies want to make sure they aren't limited to a specific platform. I expect we will see MANY MORE game companies jumping in bed with Xbox, especially if MS uses their clout with their OS Side of the company. Kinda hard to make PC games if MS doesn't help provide you with debug kits and such. __________________ Take Off Eh!