If its on PC/360 is it exclusive?

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="paul265"]Let look at the history of Microsoft http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mircosoft the PC isn't Microsofts platformpaul265

Yes, that's why they call it an open platforme.

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] Did I make it up? How did you even know the term then? Seems to me that term existed before I visited this site today. I don't see "multiplat" in the dictionary, yet oddly that doesn't seem to offend you.... weird, huh? Anyway, who says that words can't be made up? Words enter and exit the language all the time. Compare the Oxford dictionary now and 50 years ago. Good lord. What exactly is it about the phrase "limited multiplat"? Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] And what do the good people at Oxford say about "multiplat?"Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="paul265"]

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] Agreed... and no, if it's on 360 and PC, it is not exclusive. It is multiplat... but unfortunately the word "multiplat" lacks nuance. After all, Mass Effect, while undoubtedly multiplat, is not multiplat in the same way Madden or COD4 are. Certain vocal minorities hate the term "console exclusive", and that's fine, but whatever jargon you choose to describe 360/PC games, be it "console exclusive", "limited multiplat", "not on PS3" or whatever, there is no doubt a distinction that deserves to be recognized when comparing libraries.dsmccracken

Look what this says http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10910/Alan-Wake-Exclusive-for-Xbox-360-and-Windows-Vista/

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/14/fallout-3-to-feature-exclusive-dlc-on-xbox-360-games-for-windows/

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/bioshock/news.html?sid=6158961

But is it in the Oxford dictionary? If you can look up console exclusive, why is multiplat not fair game? If abridging is the magic bullet, then how about we call console exclusives conexes?dsmccracken

hey have plenty to do with one another, they might not be able to play each others games discs, but you can play on xbox live together with certain games MS are giving the same service between each system and Games for Window even has achievements.paul265

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] There is nothing contradictory to root words.Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] But is it in the Oxford dictionary? If you can look up console exclusive, why is multiplat not fair game? If abridging is the magic bullet, then how about we call console exclusives conexes?Vandalvideo

These type of threads always kill me. This forum is called System War. Not Console Wars. If a game is on more then one platform how the hell is it exclusive? If you're seeing more then one girl are you seeing any of them exclusively? I don't believe I've ever told any amount of girls that she's a blonde exclusive, she's a brunette exclusive, she's a red haired exclusive.

Exclusive is singular. Once you go beyond more then one you end up with multiple.

Console exclusive? That term doesn't even exist. Why? Oh wait this is system wars not console wars that's right. All platforms count and the only way you can come down to a console exclusive is if you pretend that PC or whatever platform doesn't exist.

So yeah the brunette came up to me last night and she got pissed off about the red head and the blonde. I simply told her that hey girl they don't exist. You are the only brunette for me. She then proceeded to get angry and claim what do you mean I'm the only women you're seeing two others.

So I repeated myself over and over explaining to her that she is the only brunette I'm seeing and how she's a brunette exclusive. Needless to say you see how wreckless this kind of logic is.

1 Platform (singular) = Exclusive

Multiple Platforms (multiple) = Multiplat

I mean since we are on the whole farm animal thing I think I'm about to coin a term for these so call console exclusive, sony exclusive, nintendo exclusive supports. You are here by forth called Ostriches. As when presented with the other platforms a game can be on you just ignore them.

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] But is it in the Oxford dictionary? If you can look up console exclusive, why is multiplat not fair game? If abridging is the magic bullet, then how about we call console exclusives conexes?Vandalvideo

These type of threads always kill me. This forum is called System War. Not Console Wars. If a game is on more then one platform how the hell is it exclusive? If you're seeing more then one girl are you seeing any of them exclusively? I don't believe I've ever told any amount of girls that she's a blonde exclusive, she's a brunette exclusive, she's a red haired exclusive.

Exclusive is singular. Once you go beyond more then one you end up with multiple.

Console exclusive? That term doesn't even exist. Why? Oh wait this is system wars not console wars that's right. All platforms count and the only way you can come down to a console exclusive is if you pretend that PC or whatever platform doesn't exist.

So yeah the brunette came up to me last night and she got pissed off about the red head and the blonde. I simply told her that hey girl they don't exist. You are the only brunette for me. She then proceeded to get angry and claim what do you mean I'm the only women you're seeing two others.

So I repeated myself over and over explaining to her that she is the only brunette I'm seeing and how she's a brunette exclusive. Needless to say you see how wreckless this kind of logic is.

1 Platform (singular) = Exclusive

Multiple Platforms (multiple) = Multiplat

I mean since we are on the whole farm animal thing I think I'm about to coin a term for these so call console exclusive, sony exclusive, nintendo exclusive supports. You are here by forth called Ostriches. As when presented with the other platforms a game can be on you just ignore them.

Blackbond

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These type of threads always kill me. This forum is called System War. Not Console Wars. If a game is on more then one platform how the hell is it exclusive? If you're seeing more then one girl are you seeing any of them exclusively? I don't believe I've ever told any amount of girls that she's a blonde exclusive, she's a brunette exclusive, she's a red haired exclusive.

Exclusive is singular. Once you go beyond more then one you end up with multiple.

Console exclusive? That term doesn't even exist. Why? Oh wait this is system wars not console wars that's right. All platforms count and the only way you can come down to a console exclusive is if you pretend that PC or whatever platform doesn't exist.

So yeah the brunette came up to me last night and she got pissed off about the red head and the blonde. I simply told her that hey girl they don't exist. You are the only brunette for me. She then proceeded to get angry and claim what do you mean I'm the only women you're seeing two others.

So I repeated myself over and over explaining to her that she is the only brunette I'm seeing and how she's a brunette exclusive. Needless to say you see how wreckless this kind of logic is.

1 Platform (singular) = Exclusive

Multiple Platforms (multiple) = Multiplat

I mean since we are on the whole farm animal thing I think I'm about to coin a term for these so call console exclusive, sony exclusive, nintendo exclusive supports. You are here by forth called Ostriches. As when presented with the other platforms a game can be on you just ignore them.

Blackbond

[QUOTE="paul265"]hey have plenty to do with one another, they might not be able to play each others games discs, but you can play on xbox live together with certain games MS are giving the same service between each system and Games for Window even has achievements.AdrianWerner

The games that are announce exclusively for 360/PC, why can't you understand that the PC versions are running on MS operating system Games for Windows you blind fanboy idiot. f**king hell I gave a link to the page that showed everything. http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Pages/index.aspx is this not proof that MS is using the PC as its gaming platform.

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] Would seem to? Luckily, you are not the one who decides these things. If I am relying on passee nomenclature, does that mean that the people at Oxford are, too?Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"][QUOTE="paul265"]hey have plenty to do with one another, they might not be able to play each others games discs, but you can play on xbox live together with certain games MS are giving the same service between each system and Games for Window even has achievements.paul265

The games that are announce exclusively for 360/PC, why can't you understand that the PC versions are running on MS operating system Games for Windows you blind fanboy idiot. f**king hell I gave a link to the page that showed everything. http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Pages/index.aspx is this not proof that MS is using the PC as its gaming platform.

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] So multiplat isn't an invented word because "multiple" and "platform" exist in the dictionary. But somehow, console exclusive is made up even though "console" and "exclusive" exist in the dictionary.Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] Seems you are interpreting, NOT using what the "most respected source" actually says.Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="dsmccracken"] But is it in the Oxford dictionary? If you can look up console exclusive, why is multiplat not fair game? If abridging is the magic bullet, then how about we call console exclusives conexes?dsmccracken

You realize multiplatform is just a shortened saying of multiple platforms right? Nobody is going to type in "its on multiple platforms" every time so they just say "its multiplat" for short.

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] You're interpretation is flawed, and if it weren't the Oxford definition would be. Either way, not a single expert in the industry would agree with you on your take in this regard. You're arguing semantics, when you should be explaining why the phrase "limited multiplat" offends you so much.Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"][QUOTE="Vandalvideo"] The adjectives multiple and platform are in the Oxford English Dictionary. The use of the term multiple platform game is an extended modifier describing the term 'game'. When you use the term "multiplat" you're using the modifier 'multiple platform' as what english majors refer to as a 'substantive adjective'.Blackbond

You realize multiplatform is just a shortened saying of multiple platforms right? Nobody is going to type in "its on multiple platforms" every time so they just say "its multiplat" for short.

[QUOTE="Blackbond"]

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] So multiplat isn't an invented word because "multiple" and "platform" exist in the dictionary. But somehow, console exclusive is made up even though "console" and "exclusive" exist in the dictionary.dsmccracken

You realize multiplatform is just a shortened saying of multiple platforms right? Nobody is going to type in "its on multiple platforms" every time so they just say "its multiplat" for short.

Multiplat doesn't exist in a dictonary probably because its slang. I'm sure if you looked up multiple platforms or just used common sense reasoning to deduct what multiple and platform means it wouldn't be an issue. Console exclusive is a fairy tale word. It doesn't exist period.

Exclusive is not multiple. Console Exclusive is nothing more then a contradiction.

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] If that is the case, then they are wrong. Being who they are can't protect them from all error. Apparently, the people at Oxford don't game much.Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"][QUOTE="Blackbond"]

You realize multiplatform is just a shortened saying of multiple platforms right? Nobody is going to type in "its on multiple platforms" every time so they just say "its multiplat" for short.

Blackbond

Multiplat doesn't exist in a dictonary probably because its slang. I'm sure if you looked up multiple platforms or just used common sense reasoning to deduct what multiple and platform means it wouldn't be an issue. Console exclusive is a fairy tale word. It doesn't exist period.

Exclusive is not multiple. Console Exclusive is nothing more then a contradiction.

Who cares about the words, if a game is on one console and not on another it's still can be used as one reason that console is better than the other.deangallop

[QUOTE="dsmccracken"] But then, I'm not the only one who doesn't think that the PC is a console.Vandalvideo

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="dsmccracken"] But then, I'm not the only one who doesn't think that the PC is a console.dsmccracken

[QUOTE="Blackbond"][QUOTE="dsmccracken"] I know that. I was just pointing out to someone who was ragging on making up phrases like "console exclusive" that multiplat doesn't appear in the dictionary either, in order to show him that he was being arbitrary and a little absurd.dsmccracken

Multiplat doesn't exist in a dictonary probably because its slang. I'm sure if you looked up multiple platforms or just used common sense reasoning to deduct what multiple and platform means it wouldn't be an issue. Console exclusive is a fairy tale word. It doesn't exist period.

Exclusive is not multiple. Console Exclusive is nothing more then a contradiction.

How is the usage of the word multiple in reference of something that is on multiple not a contradiction.

Exclusive and Multiple?????

No......

The only way you can even come to the conclusion of a console exclusive is to pretend and make believe that the PC doesn't exist. And unless you're typing on your PS3 or something I'm sure you are aware that they exist.

The reason these threads go round and round and round in circles is because everyone is arguing completely different things!!

1. Some people while they understand that a game that is on one console but not the other actually does matter in the real world, are arguing over the actual use of the word exclusive.

2. Others are actually trying to say that these 'console exclusives' or whatever you want to call them, don't matter at all, if it can be played on another platform then it is not a plus point for that machine in either the real world or just here on this forum.

The reason these threads go round and round and round in circles is because everyone is arguing completely different things!!

1. real world

2. real world

speedsix

there's your problem. stop acting as though we care what the real world thinks. or, if you can't stand it, go back to GGD.

Many people consider the PC/XBox 360 as one and the same platform, because they both use the same O/S that is manufactured by Microsoft. I don't consider the PC part of the same platform as the Wii, XBox 360, PS3, PSP, DS, etc.. for several reasons. 1) The PC was original created for business related work. It main purpose is for work and business related content. PC's main purpose was not for playing games. 2) PC's can be upgrade and modified at will. Game consoles can not. So they are not part of the same playform. 3) PC game compeition would be against the MAC or any other similar platform that's like the PC. You can't really compare consoles games with PC games, because console games are on a stagnant system that never changes.

This is why people say games are console exclusive, as the PC is not a game console. If the game can't be played on the Wii or PS3, it's exclusive to me.

XanderZane

1) My PC was created for GAMING. Thats why I bought a GAMING video card, that was advertised specifically for GAMING.

2) Don't consoles come with installs and upgradable hard drives now?

3) GTA4. Farcry 2. Fallout 3. Oblivion. FEAR. Rainbow Six Vegas. All these games and more are shared between consoles and PC, how the hell can you say they aren't competing with each other when they all offer the same/similar products?

You people are all insane.

The PC is a system.

The 360 is a system.

When a game is available on both, its multiplat.

GET OVER IT.

I don't think if it's on the PC AND the 360 it should be counted as an exclusive. Just because they both seem to be "Microsoft dominant" doesn't mean that they are similar enough to allow joint-exclusives.ParkCarsHere

What about the term "limited multiplat" or "restricted multiplat"? Then all those who don't like the term used for these games containing the word "exclusive" can shut up, and we have a term that separates games that appear on ALL platforms from those that appear on only SOME platforms.Steppy_76

[QUOTE="ParkCarsHere"]I don't think if it's on the PC AND the 360 it should be counted as an exclusive. Just because they both seem to be "Microsoft dominant" doesn't mean that they are similar enough to allow joint-exclusives.Steppy_76

One platform = exclusive

More then one platform = multi platform

On one platform before going to other platforms = timed exclusive

there is nothing else.

:DNow this poll right here shows the lean towards the PC fanbase on this website;) We need to stir up some console fans on herejasonheyman

:DNow this poll right here shows the lean towards the PC fanbase on this website;) We need to stir up some console fans on herejasonheyman

No, it leans towards the people that aren't complete idiots.