This is a good explanation of the exclusivity [quote]Figured I'd chime in since I've seen multiples of this same thread and have yet to see the actual correct answer. Yes, exclusive content is the result of a certain company partnering with the games studio in order to get either timed or exclusive rights to all or part of a franchise. No, this is not some shady back room deal to spite a particular company, person or fans. It has nothing to do with hardware either (except in the case of Nintendo systems because they DO lack the hardware requirements for much of the content). Exclusive deals are for the most part initiated by the console manufacturer in order to entice customers into buying their product over the competition. It works. Exclusive content for one particular franchise or another is why many people purchase one system over another. When a studio is large enough then the manufacturers come to them asking to not make content available to their competition. When a studio is small the manufacturer will only offer them a licensing deal if they make the content exclusive. People need to remember that game development, while it may seem more entertaining than most jobs, is still a job. As such it's preeminent goal is to earn money. A studio that caters exclusively to a fan base instead of to the manufacturers will soon be one with a vacant office. If you don't like the delayed (or non existent) release of exclusive content then give in to the manufacturers and buy their product. Otherwise, quit your complaining and realize that you are not the most important person in the world. Bungie can afford to piss off half of their fan base because they are still making a profit off of the other half. Take an economics course or two. Educate before you deliberate.[/quote]