UPDATE: Major “third-party title” to be bundled with Xbox One at launch

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According to a CVG report, Microsoft has signed upon a deal which will allow them to bundle a “major third-party title” free of charge with every Xbox One console at launch.

The deal which is apparently confirmed for Europe (and possibily US) will allow each Xbox One unit sold in the region to be bundled with the game which market price will be around £40 or higher. This move is apparently being made to ensure that the PS4 no longer has an upper hand in terms of being £80 cheaper than Microsoft’s console.

A CVG source who is aware of this agreement revealed that the deal is part of Microsoft’s aim of adding more value to Xbox One without the need of lowering the £429 launch price.

The third-party title, although not named, is supposed to be a ‘major’ Christmas release. The report also states that it cost Microsoft millions to sign this deal, which was done to ensure that the Xbox One gets an edge on release day.

The source also added that this major title is a “unique Xbox One exclusive” that is due to be announced during Gamescom this year.

The Xbox One is scheduled to be released in November this year, although no date has been set in stone as yet.

[Update] Seemingly contrary to CVG’s source’s talk of exclusives, MCV “has been told” that the Xbox One will be bundled with FIFA 14 in Europe.

This latest whisper lines up with earlier reports that Microsoft has a gamescom announcement about “Europe’s biggest franchise”.

The platform holder has also been teasing an “exciting” announcement and at least one new game reveal.

The Xbox One is scheduled to be released in November this year, although no date has been set in stone as yet.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/08/19/rumour-major-third-party-title-to-be-bundled-with-xbox-one-at-launch/

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AustraliansPosted:

Assassins Creed IV perhaps? ;D

MedionPosted:

Boar
Emblem I can see it being CoD Ghosts. It's a 3rd party title and sells best at Christmas so..


True, although unlikely with IW.


Nothing to do with IW, Activision decides that sort of stuff, not the developer.

xboxking707Posted:

Very smart move Microsoft! *Clap* *clap*

CompleteDesignsPosted:

Ranzee Most probabaly cod ghosts.


Its been announced that the game is FIFA 14

LWRPosted:

Most probabaly cod ghosts.

RedmushroomsxPosted:

Vlif
jimmiemurrow a un announced Xbox title hmm could it be banjo kazooie 5


they need to make a 4th first (Banjo-kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, Banjo-Kazooie N&B)

Let's just act like BK N&B wasn't part of the trilogy, so they will make a 3rd one instead :) 'Banjo-Threeie'

BoarPosted:

Emblem I can see it being CoD Ghosts. It's a 3rd party title and sells best at Christmas so..


True, although unlikely with IW.

BoarPosted:

Oh boy, let the company wars commence.

LostPosted:

That's just for Europe. I wonder if we will get madden?

AyrPosted:

Confirmed: fifa 14 will be bundled!

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/20/gamescom-fifa-14-free-with-every-xbox-one-pre-order-in-europe