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Re: Former Xbox Exec Likes The Idea Of 'Tipping' Developers After Beating Their Games

AverageGamer

In most case buying the game is the tip in and of itself. But there are a lot of very good indie developers who vastly under value their work to be able to break into market.

These small studio and team should definitely be tipped. Maybe set up a ko-fi or buymeacoffee.

But TBH... I already view microtransactions or DLC/expansions as "tips". Which is why I tend to buy a lot of microtransactions or DLC since I don't think most companies warrant further support.

Re: 'NVIDIA Buys Xbox' Begins Trending As April Fools' Day Jokes Run Wild

AverageGamer

@Neither_scene "They have no experience of managing development studios, but I doubt they could do any worse than Microsoft has been for the last decade."

They actually do have some experience managing a development studio... They have their own internal studio, NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios, who have been responsible for a lot of RTX remakes, the Wii ports to the Nvidia Shield, and other ports.

Re: Phil Spencer Celebrates 10 Years As Head Of Xbox This Weekend

AverageGamer

@OldGamer999 Wasn't the whole point of making Phil CEO of Microsoft Gaming, and separating the Xbox division from the Windows division to allow more freedom in decision making? The only person higher than Phil is Nadella... Phil probably does get to make a lot of the decisions. So, I wouldn't count Phil out so easily of these not being his choices. Granted his decision have to make shareholders happy.

Re: Xbox Boss On Handheld Rumours: Hardware Team Considering Different 'Form Factors'

AverageGamer

@CutchuSlow I never said only accessible through a PC... Even downloading the app or buying it from their website still requires a Steam account. Even almost 3 years into the Steam Deck life, it is still very restricting on who and where people can purchase the steam deck. It not available in major store or retailer. Good luck buying one if you outside of Steam region of support. Australians still can't technically buy one without a bunch of hassle.

Re: Rumour: Microsoft Is Apparently Prototyping Xbox Handheld Hardware

AverageGamer

A lot of the rumor are saying a native device, so no relying on the cloud and console. MS need to make this a Xbox OS device, not a Windows PC. We don't windows hogging system resources and having to put up with its terrible sleep/hibernation. MS funding and partnerships with hardware manufacturers will allow them to get the handheld into an affordable price range something the Asus and lenovo can't really do. Plus it will probably be available in more stores unlike the Steam Deck which is still limited to Steam...

Re: Phil Spencer Addresses Xbox Speculation Ahead Of 'Business Update Event'

AverageGamer

@Widey85 So quickly to reply unnecessarily to every comment.

Microsoft has repeatedly stated multiple time during the ABK purchase that this was not their last purchase. Moving their games to multiple platforms is a way to avoid the regulatory clashes and legal costs. As the only thing the regulator cares about was whether or not those games stayed available on multiple platforms. The ones who are scaling back are the one not flushed with cash.

But who was expecting ABK games on game pass this early? The deal only closed October then we went into the holiday season. Even before the deal closed we was advised to not expect anything till 2024. It takes time to go through the catalog and deal with licensing to get the games on the subscription.

Re: Xbox Predicts 'Hardware Decline' Despite Huge Revenue Boost From ActiBlizz

AverageGamer

@Bionic-Spencer @CharlieChooChoo What is with this idea that Microsoft will rebrand Xbox gamepass to Microsoft gamepass? Nothing is getting rebranded cause no one wants a Microsoft branded product. Plus what are they going to do? Rebrand Xbox games studios back to Microsoft Game Studio? The Xbox will likely continue to stay around even after the death of the console unless some new CEO comes in and mess everything up.

Re: Blizzard President Quits Microsoft, In-Development Survival Game Also Cancelled

AverageGamer

@JokerBoy422 “ I'm not a Blizzard fan but people always spoke of this guy as some sort of mastermind wizard. ”

Who spoke of him as some mastermind wizard? He was only at blizzard since 2019, and was only in he current role since 2021. He was hired along with Jen Oneal just please people during the sexual harassment lawsuit. Jen O’Neal left 3 months later… But now has her own studio.

Re: Hellblade 2 Will Be A Digital-Only, Cheaper Release On Xbox And PC

AverageGamer

@BacklogBrad "I was hoping it was going to be the big leap forward that the long dev cycle suggested."

This is why you shouldn't base a games quality off of how long it was in development for. I'm pretty sure the only reason it was in development for so long was cause of UE5 (this is only the second year the engine official been on the market in terms of game releases) and the fact they were developing for next (current) gen console.

Re: Ara: History Untold Officially Arrives For PC Game Pass In Fall 2024

AverageGamer

@InterceptorAlpha My only experience with people who still think Microsoft as the "butt of most jokes on PC" are people who has an overall issue with Micrsoft/Windows, and not particularly Xbox Games Studio & Friends themselves; or still hold a grudge about GFWL. There was bit a disinterest when they originally came to PC because everything was locked to the Microsoft store. But that went away once they started putting their games on steam. But Xbox has garnered a lot of praise from the PC side due to bringing back AoE, and Flight Sim. The quality releases of the newer Gears and Forza Horizon. Games like Sea of Thieves and Grounded player base probably skews more PC now.

Re: The Coalition Appears To Be On A Hiring Spree For The Next 'Gears'

AverageGamer

@OldGamer999 TC was busy updating Gears 5 for next gen consoles, released new story DLC, was working on The Matrix Awakens, was working on a new IP (canceled), and had to wait for UE5 to release officially... They haven't just been sitting there twiddling their thumbs.

EDIT: They also had to deal with the lost of Rod which was kind important since he was the guy who in charge of Gears, so moving forward with Gears 6 isn't an easy task without him.

Re: Talking Point: Has Xbox Done A Good Job With Gears Of War So Far?

AverageGamer

@SacredPYRO It probably going to have a bigger open world. Gears is a franchise that is used to show the advancement of UE, and with UE5 big thing being larger open environment with incredible detail. Open world is not going anywhere. TC is also the studio that helped with The Matrix Awakens, so everything they learned to big that open world to life will probably in the Gears 6.

Re: A Bunch Of Xbox Games Are Closing Their Servers In 2024

AverageGamer

The crew had it services up for almost 10 years... We're on the 3rd game. Anyone who is still playing it is far and few between. I could understand had the game been taken offline 5 years ago. But that game offers nothing that sequels didn't improve unless you want to play the boring story line they had.

Re: EA CEO: 'Microsoft & Activision Is A Great Thing For Our Industry'

AverageGamer

@PsBoxSwitchOwner Why you assuming I’m talking about Sony buying EA?

I’m talking about game marketing right. Sony just lost their biggest marketing partner with this purchase. CoD marketing was a major help with pushing consoles during the holidays months. Sony will be looking for something to replace that (even tho they have their own game to market).

EA can easily step in an offer Sony marketing exclusivity for Battlefield now. Meaning that Battlefield will get the premium ad space on PSN store instead of CoD, console bundles… etc.

Re: During Development, Bethesda 'Nerfed' How Much Damage Planets Could Cause In Starfield

AverageGamer

@Titntin Well, yeah, but I’m talking about the fact they wanted to do more actual detailed planet, and not just stuff you go to during the story. Even their original plans for Earth was more of a fallout style planet instead the barren dessert planet we got. For all we know, they was probably planning on going back over the procedurally generated worlds and making them more detailed and handcrafted.