Microsoft opens his wallet: Rise of the Tomb Raider is Xbox One exclusive

Microsoft has announced a number of things and covered a lot of games in at their Gamescom conference this year, but by far the largest of all the news, and just about everything everyone talks about right now, is the revelation that Rise of the Tomb Raider be released this winter, exclusively on Xbox One!

Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb's from Microsoft proudly announced on twitter:


Since this announcement, the fury of Tomb Raider fans is heard on all fronts. Whether it's on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, or news sites, the amazement is unanimous. Several respected industry members also ask for details on this exclusive whether it's a timed exclusivity or a full one.

Is buying games Microsoft's response to the somewhat disappointing sales of the Xbox One? Either way, Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix receive the fury of Internet fans today.

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