Focusing on Console Defining Exclusives
When we look back at this generation, we’ll probably remember it as one that was defined by console exclusives. What used to be a commonplace, at least feels a little more rare and special now, and Sony has done an excellent job of holding onto as many exclusives as it can. Franchises such as MLB: The Show, God of War, and Uncharted have carried the Sony standard throughout the House era.
But instead of relying on the same faces, Sony has rolled the dice with new IPs such as Horizon: Zero Dawn and The Last of Us, which were hugely successful and are capable of being their own franchise in addition to the ones that Sony already has under their belt. Not every game Sony touches is gold, and there have been some duds for sure, but throughout the House era, Sony has continued to experiment and find ways to grab onto exclusives even while playing catch up in the U.S. during the PlayStation 3 years.
