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@Chaudy
They said you can do both.

I'm really curious how much of this game will be hand crafted. Will a lot of it be procedural like No Man's Sky? Going wherever you want to go in the trailer makes it seem like it would have to be.

@Bdbrady
2024 seems early to me for Elder Scrolls. Skyrim was 2011. Fallout 4 was 2015. After Fallout 4 it's Starfield in 2022. They also support their games with a lot of DLC. Of course that is Bethesda game studios in Bethesda Maryland. I think Fallout 76 was made by a different studio in Austin.
I would expect Avowed to come first since Obsidian's games are smaller in scope. But since being acquired by Microsoft, that could all go right out the window with more resources.

@NEStalgia
That's Pretzel Logic for ya.

I still need to play the first one. I keep eyeing it when it's on sale.

Some indies do such a great job making their games stand out aesthetically. The art direction here is amazing.

@Tharsman
Well that's great if that's the case. I've always liked Obsidian. Not keen on Grounded personally, but definitely interested in Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed.

Is cautiously pessimistic a thing? Want it to be great as I love Arkane, but share some of the same concerns listed above. Need more info.

@BlueOcean
Yeah, that seems like a lot for a studio I didn't think was that big.

Let's see. I'll take one of Starfield, Redfall, 12 minutes, Psychonauts 2, Plague Tale Requiem, Stalker 2, Atomic Heart, and Outer Worlds 2. Here's my coupon.

@Dezzy70
I don't disagree with some of your criticisms, but I don't really think it's fair to say they are having fun and experimenting when Microsoft has been in the console market for 20 years.
In the end they need more games to make me purchase a series X, but Sony really hasn't moved the needle for me either. Returnal is the only game out that interests me currently, but not enough to buy a console.

@JayJ @LordSmok
In the official worldwide gameplay reveal it does show you can choose male or female. It's easy to miss as it's a 2 second clip and the rest focuses on the female version.

@Grumblevolcano
Or, they could be remaining vague to keep tongues wagging. Keep Xbox and Starfield in the news and in our minds.

I wonder what percentage Stadia would have if it were separated from the rest of PC.

@themightyant
Couldn't agree with your more on Arkane. I love their stuff. I'd like them to continue dabbling in immersive sims, even though they have always been more niche. I'm so curious what Arkane Austin is working on as well.

@InterceptorAlpha
Burnout Paradise Remastered for me, and they didn't make much money off my sale.

@Senua
Yes, I've wondered this since the Deathloop trailer was credited as an Arkane Lyon production.

@VenomousAlbino
Yeah, what happened to Dying Light 2? Seems like they expected it to be out awhile ago.

Crimson Skies was great.

Started Resident Evil 3 remake.

@gollumb82
Have that on my wish list. Glad to hear you are enjoying it.

@AJDarkstar
How did you know? I actually run Menchi's fan club. 😂 And you're not a jerk, you just insult the real jerks all the time while teaching them the lesson they deserve. Please forgive me, I'm only ignorant and know not what I say. I need a moral paragon to model myself after. Can you recommend one?

@AJDarkstar
Kind of a jerk aren't you?

Maybe next time.

@Tharsman
85 inch screen??? TV sizes are becoming comical. I have a 55" screen. Part of me still thinks that seems ridiculous.

@JeffWhiff
OH.MY.GOD. I got some laughs out of this! 😂

2 for me. Xbox and Xbox 360. Series X is looking more tempting all the time.

@themightyant
+1 on the God of War combat. The sequel is my biggest lure for wanting a PS5.

If these are Starfield I have to wonder if this was a manufactured leak to fuel the hype train.

@Link41x
I played through the first two. So I will do the same if I get a Series X. These all have local coop right?

I don't see how this couldn't happen .Third parties always straddle during new console launches. It's too much money for Capcom to shrug their shoulders at.

Good to hear they aren't wasting time with that massive investment.

@BlueOcean
Honestly, I haven't seen it forever since it came out in like the mid nineties. But for some reason your running through the streets post made me think of that quote (had to look it up obviously). My mind works in mysterious ways. 😂

Who names these things anyway. Nyquil not cutting it? Get a good nights sleep with the new Amazon Luna. It doesn't scream gaming platform to me.

I wonder how this will do. Is the world ready for this stuff, or are they out there planting their flags? I just know I don't have the best internet speed and I have a data cap. I have no desire to upgrade when everything else I use it for is just fine. I think their biggest problem will probably be the same as Stadia - lack of content. Something Microsoft has now in spades.

@BlueOcean
Quote from the movie Demolition Man. : )

@BlueOcean
" I'm the kind if guy who wants to sit in a greasy spoon and think, "Gee, should I have the T-bone steak or the jumbo rack of barbecued ribs with the side order of gravy fries?" I want high cholesterol. I want to eat bacon, butter and buckets of cheese, okay? I want to smoke a Cuban cigar the size of Cincinnati in a non-smoking section. I wanna run through the streets naked with green Jello all over my body playing Amazon Luna. Why? Because I suddenly might feel the need to. Okay, pal?" -Edgar Friendly

"Once upon a time, humanity was on the brink of destruction."
Once upon a time? This is the one constant humanity can always count on.

@mousieone
I really don't know, but I would suspect xCloud to integrate software that is light years beyond this. Given that Microsoft is a technology software developer and those deep pockets.

@Jacko11
I wouldn't say I expect it, but I think the competition has raised the stakes of expectations. It makes Sony look not consumer friendly to a lot of people or just plain stubborn, and maybe they are. Sony seems to be taking a "if it ain't broke don't fix it" approach, while Microsoft seems to be trying to redefine the landscape. So again, I can't say that I do expect it, but it sure as hell is a great gesture, and makes me want to support companies that do it, a la CD Projekt Red.

Looking forward to the coverage.

Melissa Mcgamepass? 😂

@TheFrenchiestFry
I also don't know, but how important is the Japanese market viewed outside of mobile these days? I was under the impression they weren't buying consoles as much as they used to.

@NEStalgia
Oh wow at the Apple products comment. This is one reason why I own an Android phone. I don't find it's as bad as it used to be, but people used to be so arrogant about Apple products and it was a huge turn off for me. There also used to be a local Apple user meet up group in my area, which I found flabbergasting. The biggest reason for me buying Android though is I've always been price sensitive and don't want to pay Apple prices.

I wonder if they would do the timed release thing. Hold back Starfield/ES6/FONV2 for 3/6/12 months before releasing on Playstation?

@NEStalgia
I hadn't considered Fallout 5 being a distant dream under Bethesda. Those are interesting thoughts. It will be interesting to see what happens with Fallout and everything else.

@NEStalgia
That's an interesting observation about Fallout. I can't see them making a Fallout game a la Wasteland 3 though because of the overlap. And Elder Scrolls with guns sells quite nicely. I'd more likely see them collaborating on a New Vegas like game. Who knows though, it could happen.

@HotGoomba
I'm still reeling from the news as well.
@KelticDevil
Is it wrong that I'm enjoying the meltdowns over the news? Am I a bad person? I'm a bad person. 😂

@HotGoomba
Are you having a stroke?

@NEStalgia
Throw in a cheap nylon bag edition for $100 and I'm there day one.

@BlueOcean
Completely agree. Obsidian, Ninja Theory, and InXile acquistion are very reminiscent of a studio like Arkane.

@TheGamerKing
I wonder that too. Since Microsoft is about reaching as many players as possible. Not releasing Elder Scrolls and Fallout on Playstation seems like would be leaving a lot of money on the table. But at the same time....how many people would buy an Xbox if they kept it exclusive? Depends on their strategy.

So crazy, I'm shocked Zenimax was even for sale. It seemed they were pushing to be a big publisher. I guess everyone has their price.