-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Our desire is to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation - Phil Spencer
- Thread starter Kacho
- Start date
Captain Toad
Banned
We've been through this 100 times now. His comment isn't what your title infers.
It means existing Call of Duty games won't be taken off PlayStation. We already figured that.
It means existing Call of Duty games won't be taken off PlayStation. We already figured that.
Last edited:
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
There is little doubt imo
anthony2690
Banned
If they only allowed warzone on playstation, it's still call of duty...
I'm just being playful, before anyone gets their panties in twist
Last edited:
Megatron
Member
Lol. He specifically says 'our desire' That is code for 'Yes, Sony will get Call of Duty on Playstation as long as they let us put Gamepass on there."
And keeping Warzone on Playstation would also satisfy that statement. Show me a statement where he says "new iterations in the CoD franchise will come to PS5 available for purchase without needing gamepass" and that will be a real statement.
And keeping Warzone on Playstation would also satisfy that statement. Show me a statement where he says "new iterations in the CoD franchise will come to PS5 available for purchase without needing gamepass" and that will be a real statement.
Last edited:
Hitchyhero
Banned
Mudleading title and Still not 100% convinced. They could still keep call of duty on PlayStation by leaving warzone on it and the statement would still be factually correct. Yes they will honor commitments but I think beyond that mainline games will only be on xbox pc gamepass.
I could be completely wrong obviously.
I could be completely wrong obviously.
Last edited:
Bladed Thesis
Member
He doesn't say what the title says. He says they'll honor all existing agreement and DESIRE to keep Call of Duty on PS.
Spencer and MS have been clear in how that works. Gamepass ecosystem available on your platform. He's said that in a few interviews.
Spencer and MS have been clear in how that works. Gamepass ecosystem available on your platform. He's said that in a few interviews.
Last edited:
Captain Toad
Banned
Until any previously made agreements expire. Similar to Deathloop and Ghostwire Tokyo.
envyzeal
Member
"...but even though we desire that, it won't happen"
All he said is they will honor contracts, and they desire to keep it on PS. It supports the thread title in the short term, but no one is questioning the short term. Its after those contracts expire that are a question, and desire to stay is not anywhere close to saying they will stay. It just means if Sony accepts their deal, whatever that might be, they want to stay.
Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
All existing agreements. So the next CoD game. You cant force a company to put their games on other platforms. Otherwise, Google wouldve started suing Playstation because they wouldnt put Spiderman on Stadia.
Also, he will force them to put Gamepass on PSN before he allows CoD on there. As he should. Otherwise, it's a gigantic waste of $70 billion.
Also, he will force them to put Gamepass on PSN before he allows CoD on there. As he should. Otherwise, it's a gigantic waste of $70 billion.
Last edited:
dorkimoe
Member
Exactly.
He absolutely didn’t say that. He said he would honor the contracts. Contracts expire.
ChuckeRearmed
Member
Well, they have a desire to keep COD on Playstation...Via GamePass that Sony just doesn't allow (well they can allow browsers at least)
(well they can allow browsers at least)I am always amazed how he talks. It is like Godd Howard - he says something, you believe him but then find out that he did not say anything
Last edited:
thicc_girls_are_teh_best
Gold Member
Well he's definitely referring to Warzone.
If he also means the individual releases I strongly doubt that'll come with Sony retaining marketing rights, exclusive content deals, and probably even getting them Day 1 let alone ever getting them in Spartacus. But still releasing them on PlayStation for $70? That is within realm of possibility for sure.
If he also means the individual releases I strongly doubt that'll come with Sony retaining marketing rights, exclusive content deals, and probably even getting them Day 1 let alone ever getting them in Spartacus. But still releasing them on PlayStation for $70? That is within realm of possibility for sure.
assurdum
Banned
He says to have the desire to maintain COD on PlayStation. But of course he won't. And more importantly: even in the best case I expect a rush port with notable lower resolution. It won't end well from every perspective for Sony fans.
Last edited:
Cornbread78
Member
Yup
kyliethicc
Member
Phil's desire is to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation by putting Game Pass on PlayStation.
ChuckeRearmed
Member
Indeed. It is literally - we want, but we can't
If it were before Bethesda acquisition, people would fall for it and we would have huge debates about it. But now we can expect XBOX EXCLUSIVE on some reveal in the future 
Braag
Member
MS is way more open with their IPs than Sony, so yeah I believe they might keep some more important titles on Playstation.
But it doesn't change the fact that MS has Sony by the balls with this acquisition, if 3 years from now MS decides that Sony ain't getting the next CoD, they have the power to do so.
But it doesn't change the fact that MS has Sony by the balls with this acquisition, if 3 years from now MS decides that Sony ain't getting the next CoD, they have the power to do so.
assurdum
Banned
I think they not want neitherIndeed. It is literally - we want, but we can't
Last edited:
trikster40
Member
Cherrypepsi
Member
I believe him GAF
They will have analyzed the whole situation and went the path for the most growth. That is how companies operate.
Microsoft has just become one of the biggest publishers for Playstation and that's not an easy door to close. There will be other ways to push the xbox brand, and I am sure they will do that too.
They will have analyzed the whole situation and went the path for the most growth. That is how companies operate.
Microsoft has just become one of the biggest publishers for Playstation and that's not an easy door to close. There will be other ways to push the xbox brand, and I am sure they will do that too.
Chris_Rivera
Member
Obviously
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
lol yep.
We will honor existing contracts = CoD 2022 marketing deal. 2023 and beyond? No Contract no CoD.
Our desire to keep CoD on Playstation = If they let us put gamepass on Playstation.
Also, I read that he has to say these things before the deal is finalized or he could get in trouble for violating anti-trust laws. After the deal goes through, it's his company and he can do whatever he wants. Thats why he had to play coy with Bethesda.
Ass of Can Whooping
Banned
Why couldn't he have just ended it with the part about contractual obligations? Now people are going to go mad with speculation with that last bit
Last edited:
Tiago Rodrigues
Member
The thread title is misleading. In no way did he say that it's existing titles. He never even used that word directly applied to COD.
Last edited:
Craig of War
Banned
He said the same shit with Bethesda then Bam once deal closes Starfield Exclusive Elder Scrolls 6 Exclusive Phil is ruthless.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Nobody ever thought they were gonna pull existing ones from sale or kill their servers. But he's so transparent the way he carefully words his statements to make it sound like future COD games will also come to PlayStation. Which they won't, unless Sony agrees to let MS put Gamepass on PS5 and compete directly with PS+. Which they won't.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
He said existing agreements lol
Similar threads
- Locked
- Locked