What are 3rd party games?

What are 3rd party games? Refers to a developer or publisher which has no direct connection or long term exclusivity with any of the Big 3 publishers. Examples include Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Activision, etc.

Refers to a developer or publisher which has no direct connection or long term exclusivity with any of the Big 3 publishers. Examples include Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Activision, etc.
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