Microsoft focuses on exclusive content for xbox one
In addition, football legends such as pele, patrick vieira, freddie ljungberg, ruud gullit and gary lineker will only be available as characters on xbox consoles in the game from electronic arts (EA). Microsoft manager oliver kaltner told dpa that it was particularly appealing to build up the company's own team from current players and legends. EA has had a very strong interest in working with microsoft, he said. "We will also succeed in continuing to develop exclusive themes."
A premium bundle is also to be available from 5. November the game "call of duty" will be sold together with the xbox one. For "tom clancy's the division" from ubisoft there is also exclusive content for the xbox one, it was announced at the press conference at the start of this year's gamescom in poland. Microsoft also announced a new program in poland to attract independent developers to the console. It made it possible for small studios and start-ups to develop titles for the xbox, said kaltner.
Microsoft's new generation console to be launched in 13 countries, including germany, in november. An exact date was not announced for the time being. Also at the end of the year, sony also brings out its new playstation 4, officially on 31. December.
Traditionally, the major console manufacturers engage in a fierce competition for pole position. But in the industry, things are sporty, kaltner emphasizes. "It's dortmund versus bayern, everyone wants to see it."With the xbox 360, microsoft is number two in germany after sony, according to kaltner. "So it's clear what our goal is." Worldwide the company has sold 76 million xbox consoles.
Microsoft had annoyed users at the first presentation of the new console with plans such as online compulsory purchase and restrictions on used games, and had called data protectionists into action. In the meantime, the company has rowed back again. "The criticism shows the strong power of the fan community," kaltner said. "But the development also shows that microsoft is a company that can react immediately."In the end, it was relatively easy to accommodate the user. "At gamescom we now have a rough chance to make our positioning clear."
In koln takes place officially from 21. Until the 25. August, gamescom was held for the fifth time. With more than 275,000 visitors expected, it is one of the most important events in the industry. The trade show is increasingly becoming an event for all areas of entertainment, said kaltner. "Gamescom has long ceased to be a freak show. "It attracts people of all ages and educational backgrounds, and even politicians have discovered gamescom for themselves. On wednesday, federal economics minister philip rosler (FDP) plans a knife tour. "And with the new generation of consoles, we're sure to have a record year this time," said Kaltner.
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