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		lagadu on Sept 22, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda So... Should we also rail against Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo for paying developers to make games exclusive to their platforms?

RealStickman_ on Sept 22, 2020 | [–]

No, because it's clear from the beginning what platforms their games will support. That wasn't the case with Metro Exodus [1] for example and one other indie game I can't remember the name off.

[1] https://www.tomshardware.com/news/metro-exodus-pulled-from-s...

account42 on Sept 22, 2020 | [–]

Yes

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