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Microsoft said no to PlayStation 4 exclusive Rime

"Part of job is living with mistakes," says Microsoft exec Phil Spencer.

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Microsoft at one stage turned down a chance to own the title that would end up becoming intriguing PlayStation 4 exclusive Rime, leaked documents have revealed.

VG Leaks published the documents, which showed that Tequila Works asked Microsoft for $3 million to develop an Xbox Live Arcade version of what was then called Echoes of Siren. The title would also come to Windows 8 and Windows Phone, and was described as "Gauntlet meets Minecraft meets Jason and the Argonauts" in its pitch document.

Microsoft studios exec Phil Spencer answered a question on Twitter about why Microsoft declined the option to fund the game. "Part of job is living with mistakes," said Spencer.

"Passed on Guitar Hero...I can list many misses regretfully. I try to focus on what we did ship."

"We'll miss some, nature of the beast," he added, "it's why I don't hate when games ship elsewhere. Cool to see team's idea turn into great game."

Rime is still in development for PlayStation 4. It does not yet have a release date, but captured the imagination of many when it was unveiled at Gamescom 2013.

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This totally looks like a PS game.

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Titanfail looks like a dog ass sorry to insult the dogs. It's 720p 35fps in the Titans. Rime looks amazing it looks like Zelda Wind Waker And Shadow of the Colossus had a baby.

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Yeah, not like Co... oh sorry Titanfall no more single player story, only dead brain multiplayer shooter. BAM bam BAM your dead rinse and repeat over and over again.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Looks like greatness.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> not sure if you're being sarcastic, but in a way it does.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> i was not being sarcastic. Sony is the bomb diggitty, and their exclusives are the reason why.

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Looks gorgeous. I can't wait to play it.

Sony has always done better at securing indie games.

This game gives me vibes of ICO and Journey. If Sony is smart, they'll buy out the studio and fund all their projects.

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MS should put a muzzle on this guy. Every time this guy speaks, he puts foot in mouth or nail in coffin.

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This is where microsoft should look at themselves at a business stand point and realize that indie games are going to become increasingly more popular and AAA titles will eventually lose their steam more companies need to realize this. Most small developers have more to offer in a creative sense than most of the big name devs so come on microsoft get with the times.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I mostly agree, but I would actually make the distinction of saying 'independent developers' games, rather than 'indie' games. A lot of people view 'indie' games as very small team low-budget titles, whereas there are a growing number of larger independent studios producing high quality titles, e.g., CD Projekt with The Witcher series.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Yes and no. There is a place for indie games, but no one will spend $400 plus on a console and want to play indie games. They are an appetizer to the main course.

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It's games like this, outlast, the forest, routine and the like, indie games are getting better and better.

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This is the 1st I've heard of Rime. Sad to see Xbox players won't get to play it. Enjoy PS!

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If only we could tell how good a game will end up being by early previews, trailers and demos...the gaming scene would be littered with scores of 10's.


As for this game there is still very little information about this game, it looks like a 3rd person action platformer with nice graphics. I don't know seems like we have been there done that 1000 times before.


As far as this article goes...nobody knows, not gamespot, or anyone here what exactly was pitched to MS and if the concept was exactly the same or not to what this game Rime will end up being. So while it might be the "cool" thing to do to bash MS about everything they do...let's take it easy on this one.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I bet George W. Bush Jr. is your all time favourite president of the US

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> talk about random...

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> This the most absurd correlation I've ever seen on this site (that covers alot) so good job with that!



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<< LINK REMOVED >> Like MS, Bush also got a lot of bashing for his stupid decisions and comments, but his supporters said pretty much the same "So while it might be the "cool" thing to do to bash Bush/MS about everything he/they do...let's take it easy on this one."

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Titanfail seems like we been there done that 97,000,000,000,000 times before. Because we literally have. Just last gen alone.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >>Er.. you know CoD did NOT have mechs right?

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@kellian1 @tinyname @lostn Someone is very mad right now, and I'm just sitting here chillin'. Lol, xbots...so quick to anger and logical fallacies.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> They are FIGURATIVELY all the same not LITERALLY all the same....If you need help go google Grammar Slam and do yourself a favor.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> fps is as fps does. Doesn't matter if it's soldiers, mechs or giant poop monsters. They are literally all the same.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> And that has what exactly to do with this?

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Your very first sentence in that response contradicts itself. You're clearly ignorant as all hell. Done with you.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> I'm pointing out that a game concept looks exactly the same with very little in the way of innovation based on what little we know about it...not that it "looks samey". Better reading comprehension skills would serve you well.


Also...again, other games literally have nothing to do with this conversation (Titanfall, Infamous second son, none of them). If you are somehow such a PS4 fanboy that you can't understand that....there is no hope for you and no purpose further discussing this with you.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Because you'r busting a game for looking samey. when in fact, it looks very original compared to most games. I'm just pointing out your logical fallacies.

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I'm surprised this guy became an exec for Microsoft. You would think after what he did to the ps3("home this home that. Playstation home will be amazing. Home is coming." It took forever and then sucked) which was pretty much no help, they wouldn't have taken him onboard. Seems like all he does is make mistakes.

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<< LINK REMOVED >>Hint: Phil Harrison is not the same person as Phil Spencer.

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Disregard my last reply. Idk why the shit i seen Phil Harrison. I just got done reading an article with him maybe that's why. Your hint was taken positively now lol. My bad. Either way, they're both morons lol.

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I know who Phil Harrison is. And I seen countless times him jabbering on about playstation home, and how when the ps3 released he said they'd have a ridiculous amount of games released by the next year. Don't try to "hint" me boy.

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@TashunkoSapa @omgmike23 Close enough. In that they're both morons.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> lol, home did suck horrendously. Glad he went to M$. Sony deserves better than this nitwit.

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Absolutely agree. Sony has done so much right in the last few years. I own both a 360 and ps3 and gamed a lot more on the 360. Bought the great exclusives for ps3. But when ps4 and Xbox one came out it was clear to me playstation 4 would be the better choice for me down the road. Sony deserves for everyone to "make it rain on them."

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this is the first time i hear about RIME, it looks promising, reminds me a little ICO and that's a good thing

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And people wonder why Sony has the best exclusives.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> damm right them to but mirosoft might hit back with better games so Sony should get ready what's coming.

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phi nasty man so really mirosoft nasty company and if people still want to support that's there option not mine and anyone else is.

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I'm gonna laugh my ass off when this scores higher than titanfail.

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Most of us are trying to learn from mistakes, but this guy makes mistakes part of his job and he's learning to live with them. In a twisted world where incredibly awesome and thoughtful indie games are desperately trying to stand out amongst all those derivative AAA titles and crappy shooters, mistakes seem to be pretty frikin profitable.

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It's all for the best. No sane person would want to make a deal with Microscam, EA or Activision anyway.

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excuse me fine gentleman sorry too interrupt you but that is pronounced Craptivation not Activision. continue on my good man

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Speaking of Micorsoft, what sequel number is Call Of Duty on now? I've honestly lost count.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> 10 I think. Those are the main games. Then there's those handheld spinoffs.

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I'm guessing the bros won't enjoy it, so.

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Too busy with the next Halo, and Gears I'm guessing, bunch of repetitive fucks.

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How many Final Fantasy games are there again? 30?

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