It doesn't make a difference because OWI received something of value in exchange for putting Sobe in the game. Whether it's money or something that usually costs money makes no difference. It's still "selling out." The only way its not selling out is if they do it out of their sincere appreciation for whatever Sobe has to offer and don't take anything in exchange.
Please note that I didn't use that term. OWI has every right to optimize its financial situation by whatever means it has at its disposal, such as, for example, having the leverage of being selected by Microsoft as an XBox exclusive launch title. But if Oddworldians are pissed off because OWI sold out, they're not wrong.
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