I’d love to see a trailer for the “collection” of games Phil mentioned during his post-Redfall interview on KFGD. Maybe at the Game Awards they show a remaster or remake of older games, or MAYBE we even see a trailer for Indiana Jones or Contraband!!!
Can’t be too upset. It’s Todd Howard’s choice and he’s been clear for years that his goal is to push the most detailed and interactive world you can experience. Performance just isn’t that big of a deal to him, as long as the game runs at a level it can still be immersive.
It’s the best showcase we’ve seen this year, including from competitors. It started out stronger than it finished though, and bummed we still aren’t getting to the cadence of a first party AAA every quarter, and games playing in 60fps. Phil Spencer had talked about both of those things for years and we’re still not there when we’re halfway through this generation.
It will be hard for Xbox to screw this up, based on everything we know right now. Between the confirmed details and leaks, as well as the competing shows being mediocre thus far... things are positioned really well.
If they can do a combination of the following, I think they get a solid "win" on the annual summer showcase floor. 1) Starfield shows well, and (hopefully) reveals 60 fps performance mode at launch. It's maybe asking a lot but ohhh man would it be well received among the gaming community. 2) Forza Motorsport gets a firm release date this year, in time for the holidays. 3) Hellblade full trailer w/ gameplay and release date (or release window) 4) Avowed trailer with release year (I'm thinking holiday 2024) 5) Contraband Trailer 6) Indiana Jones Trailer 7) InXile and/or Compulsion Games reveals their next game 8) Fable Trailer 9) id Software game reveal 10) Evil Within 3 announcement 11) Coalition project reveal 12) 3rd party games coming to Game Pass day one
The list can go on, but these all seemed like fairly easy and plausible scenarios that came to mind. If Xbox even does half of these, it will be a fantastic showing. Plus other service and hardware reveals, this could really be awesome. I've read about the leaks for Starfield hardware and love it if it's true. I just wish they would also have a Starfield console bundle that is skinned entirely in the theme! Can you imagine a Series X with that skin???
Xbox, we have faith in you. We need you to deliver! Amen
I'd give it a 3/5. There were some interesting/decent game trailers, but didn't walk away feeling hyped. Kinda just meh feeling. Some other things that stood out to me: 1) It felt like Sony was really trying hard to makeup for their poorly received showcase. I guess I understand the strategy to spread out among two events, but the end result left both just feeling okay, but nothing great. 2) The quality of the show felt sort of low budget. The screen, script, videos, ads, etc showed lots of poorly planned transitions that at times through off the audience. 3) Geoff is not a fun person to watch or listen to, IMO. He should just introduce the show but find someone else to emcee. 4) It felt empty a lot of times, with a small half-awake audience. Just didn't mesh well...
There WERE some good games shown though, and I liked the mixture of having a celebrity on stage and also some devs. I like the general direction of games announcements this time of year, but there still isn't a cool general showcase that nails it. They need to capture the excitement that came from E3 events back in the day. Live demos galore that can be discussed and shown off, etc. and also would love to see more online audience give-aways to keep us engaged. I liked that they did the limited addition Xbox and wish they would do that more often!
@Gamer83 - "the Series X is a great piece of hardware, I just don't think MS has taken advantage of it like it deserves"
I totally agree with you on this. Whenever my Sony buddies talk crap about console sales figures, I just wonder what it would actually look like if we had a regular release of decent AAA games. I'd love to be able to stand toe-to-toe with Sony and Nintendo friends (I enjoy these platforms too, for the record) and fire off a list of Xbox exclusives that are must-play experiences. We used to have that in the X360 generation.
I think if Starfield, Forza Motorsport, Avowed, Hellblade, and Fable all SUCCESSFULLY launch within the next 18-24 months, and we get the library of ABK merger games on Game Pass, we will be able to hold our heads REALLY high. That feels like a very possible scenario right now, and definitely would give us some bragging rights. That's all we really want right now, to love our Xbox and enjoy bragging to friends about it
Xbox team, please don’t embarrass your fans (again). We need some DUBS and bragging rights for at least a little while. Show us the wait has been worth it and that the quality AAA games drought is over!!!
I just want to see Xbox knock this out of the park and to see console sales and GP subscriptions take a big jump this holiday season. It would be great, as Xbox fans, to see the narrative change and be positive. We’re all tired of delays and excuses. Time to deliver!
This game always looked like a complete dud. Surprised it ever got released, and not surprised it runs poorly. Probably would have been better to release as an Xbox exclusive and focused on optimization and getting onto Game Pass
The wake up call for Xbox needs to be that they need far better internal quality control checks during game studios’ development and set expectations for what needs to be done for a game to ultimately be released. This game needed to be canceled or refocused/delayed.
1st Party: Evil Within 3 3rd Party: GTA6 Teaser for 2024 release Hardware: New Upgraded Elite Controller Gamepass: Dead Space Remake in October Console Bundle: Starfield Edition skin for consoles and controller.
That would be a great addition to Game Pass next year. No need to shadow drop this one, as the hype will be well worth giving fans notice. Maybe a new 2024 title, teased at the showcase?
Cyberpunk 2077 on my series x. I’ve held out playing it until fully patched and then it sat on my back catalogue for awhile, until this past month when Redfall turned out to be a bust. I’m loving it!
There are a few recent Game Pass additions I’ve downloaded to try this week/weekend (Massive Chalice, Planet of Lana, etc.) I love how Game Pass gets me out of my gaming comfort zone to try games I probably wouldn’t otherwise check out!
Their games generally don’t excite me, simply not my type/style. That said, I like that there’s something for everyone on Game Pass and glad to see more offerings. Massive Chalice had my attention though, so I’ll give it a try #loveGamePass
I’m wondering if Phil Spencer’s comments during his post redfall interview, “collections of games” coming was referring to this back catalog of Double Fine games. I think most of us just assumed it was likely a Gears remastered collection he was referring to, but maybe not?
@BrilliantBill I'm wondering if they had this in the works and perhaps a deal signed with Xbox, before Sony bought Bungie. Similar to how Ghostwire Tokyo and Deathloop were when Xbox bought Zenimax.
Hoping they knock this out first thing in the showcase, and give us a solid 2023 release date. Fans will be relieved to see it and know it's no longer a question of when it releases and if it comes this year. LFG Xbox!
While it didn't meet expectations for gaming news outlets, I doubt it did any harm to their player base or the trajectory they are on to sell a LOT of consoles. Sony will be fine. A missed opportunity, but I can't say I saw anything that did any harm to Sony either. Just a meh showcase, but they will be just fine.
For Xbox, it truly is a HUGE opportunity to drop a ton of updates and info on AAA first party exclusives that are in the works. They also need to be sure to deliver Starfield and Forza Motorsport on time and this year. Those games go hand in hand with the upcoming showcase. As we all know, these showcases have a long tail and get rehashed for months after they occur. Xbox needs to focus on building a narrative they have a LOT of AAA games coming soon (including this year) and that they are QUALITY. No more major flops like Redfall, at least for the next year or so....
They’re starting to hit a stride with their games coming down the pipeline. 24+ studios, some will be putting out good/great games every year from here on out. With ABK under their belt, that will just expand.
It really all depends on whether they have any other exclusives launching in the Q3/Q4 window this year. Starfield is locked for September, so it would make sense for at LEAST one more game for the holidays, and a mid/late October gives it a nice distance from Starfield's launch. If they drop any other exclusives I would think this game launches early October and then the other(s) come as "holiday" releases in November.
Based on Phil's comments, maybe that means Hellblade 2 is the holiday title, and then the "collections" he referenced end up in Q1/Q2 next year. Gears Collection or maybe a banjo remaster collection? Trying to think of other older IP's they could offer as a "collection"...?
Rather than a hard 12 month window, it would be better to simply give the year of expected release. This would give them more like 18 months as a window. Avowed and Hellblade 2 should be 2024 titles at this point, among several others.
Playing Cyberpunk 2077 and loving it. It should have been next gen only. Looks and runs fantastic on my series x. Probably the best looking game I’ve played on console. I hope Starfield looks and runs this good!!!
I use my work pc when I’ve got downtime, and love it. It’s limited on the games it’ll play, but there are a decent number of games that can run on weaker basic office hardware. My PC costs about $300, so it’s nothing great.
Because of Game Pass I’ve tried so many games I would have never paid to play. The ones I’ve loved I’ve bought DLC and spread the word to other gamers. Game Pass is awesome.
Loved the first one and can’t wait for this release! Wondering though if wiser to launch early next year (Q1?) so it doesn’t compete for GOTY against Starfield… fingers crossed that from here on out xbox can produce at least one GOTY contender a year!
They should have just remastered all three instead of just the first game. Enough time has passed that they really just need to remake these in unreal 5.
@GeeEssEff The interview was a big deal and covered a lot of territory. As a listener I paused the interview and went back to listen to his response again and make sure I heard the question correctly. They’re holding his/Xbox’s feet to the fire that there will be official word on the games performance, which has been a hot topic among gamers. Journalism is doing just fine (unless you’re Fox News).
@DKGXX85 this is total nonsense. You clearly didn’t play the game. We just gave Sony fanboys a huge gift by releasing this garbage. Go walk up to a car and shoot it’s windows. Everything from the poor graphics to the explosion of the car mechanics FROM SHOOTING WINDOWS is a joke and half baked game.
Quit defending this trash. It makes our whole xbox community look ridiculous. The game should be pulled and put back into development for another year at least, or just cancel and refund everyone.
It feels great to finally see some hype and marketing around an Xbox exclusive. I wish they’d sell more custom hardware around the launch of first party games. It would be badass to have at least a limited edition custom controller themed with each Xbox first party exclusive release. Bigger titles might get more than just a controller, but instead a console wrap or something.
@HarmanSmith I don't buy the story they are selling either, that Xbox will be doomed if this ABK deal doesn't work out. I think it will definitely alter their path forward, but not that they are going to throw their hands up and sell everything off. It's still profitable to them, and clearly, they have had backup plans for the scenario in which ABK didn't work out. If it were life or death for their brand and plans, Microsoft/Xbox would be shouting from the rooftops. They have other studios they are going to buy instead if this doesn't work out.
If ABK is out of the question, then they absolutely should go and gobble up other mid-sized companies that make strategic sense. EA, Ubisoft, Take Two, CD PR, and FromSoftware should all get a serious look. None are perfect, but all have valuable IP and talented dev teams.
They also should be looking at more PC-first devs, to beef up PC Game Pass. One that is smaller, but VERY talented is 11 Bit Studios (Frostpunk, Children of Morta, This War of Mine). They've proven they can make great games and optimize them for PC and Xbox consoles. I also think they should pick up Avalance Studios! So many opportunities, and can't wait to see which they pick up. I love Game Pass.
I’m just worried Xbox gets abandoned if ABK ultimately doesn’t go through. Microsoft decides its not worth it to keep investing and suddenly we see GamePass fade and far fewer games, as they wind things down and start selling everything…
They’re totally pumping the brakes on everything until ABK is approved. Looking weak and throttling everything they can until they jump through legal hoops.
It would be really disappointing if they ever did this... If they want to create a lower-tier option that first-party games aren't available until 12 months after release or something, I'd be fine with that option.
Absolutely, they should do more spinoffs! It is a great way to explore new characters and storylines within a given universe, while also allowing for all new types of ways to play in those universes. Gear Tactics was so damn fun to play, I just wish they did more DLC with it. I'm hoping they keep with the "tactics" style and do a sequel Gears Tactics 2 as well as a new spinoff Halo Tactics, Doom Tactics, and how about a Evil Within Tactics where you kill nightmares???? I'm just saying, if I were in charge of Xbox game studios creative department, I'd have plenty of great ideas for spin-off games. I hope they try some out!
The nice thing about the tactics games is that they can be ported to mobile gaming too, which Xbox has a huge interest in. I know I'm just focusing on this set of potential spin-offs, but in no way saying that is all they are limited to. It's just an example that comes to mind of a very long tail on a successful IP to broaden its scope. There are countless other ways and games/stories they can do the same thing with, so yes please do more spin-offs.
We really just want a hell of a lot more games from Xbox studios. Time to open the floodgates and drop a LOT of GREAT content for all of us to play on Game Pass. LFG
Can't come soon enough. I'm holding out hope for WoW to get a console port. That will be huge, especially if they can make it crossplay with PC. Even if not, just having something like WoW Classic ported to XSX/XSS would be awesome.
If they want to roll it into GP the same way they’ve done with EA, that’s great (as long as they don’t hike the price because of it). I’m wondering if they’ll phase out EA and replace it Ubisoft. Preferably they just have both and keep GP/GPU at the current price. It might result in less 3rd party AA/AAA titles being added but it’s simply a trade off.
Probably should add Indiana Jones to this list, since the movie is coming soon. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it shown off and teased for a spring (2024) release. Keep an eye out on that one, along with a few silent studios we’re probably going to see also.
Decent developers won’t have any issue optimizing for series s, even towards the end of this generation. Lazy devs will be the ones who’ll complain. Release buggy trash at your own peril.
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Re: Talking Point: What Else Do You Expect To See From Xbox Before The End Of 2023?
I’d love to see a trailer for the “collection” of games Phil mentioned during his post-Redfall interview on KFGD. Maybe at the Game Awards they show a remaster or remake of older games, or MAYBE we even see a trailer for Indiana Jones or Contraband!!!
Re: Starfield Will Run At 4K / 30FPS On Xbox Series X, 1440p / 30FPS On Series S
Can’t be too upset. It’s Todd Howard’s choice and he’s been clear for years that his goal is to push the most detailed and interactive world you can experience. Performance just isn’t that big of a deal to him, as long as the game runs at a level it can still be immersive.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
It’s the best showcase we’ve seen this year, including from competitors. It started out stronger than it finished though, and bummed we still aren’t getting to the cadence of a first party AAA every quarter, and games playing in 60fps. Phil Spencer had talked about both of those things for years and we’re still not there when we’re halfway through this generation.
Re: Reaction: Xbox Is Set Up For A Winning Showcase After Summer Game Fest 2023
It will be hard for Xbox to screw this up, based on everything we know right now. Between the confirmed details and leaks, as well as the competing shows being mediocre thus far... things are positioned really well.
If they can do a combination of the following, I think they get a solid "win" on the annual summer showcase floor.
1) Starfield shows well, and (hopefully) reveals 60 fps performance mode at launch. It's maybe asking a lot but ohhh man would it be well received among the gaming community.
2) Forza Motorsport gets a firm release date this year, in time for the holidays.
3) Hellblade full trailer w/ gameplay and release date (or release window)
4) Avowed trailer with release year (I'm thinking holiday 2024)
5) Contraband Trailer
6) Indiana Jones Trailer
7) InXile and/or Compulsion Games reveals their next game
8) Fable Trailer
9) id Software game reveal
10) Evil Within 3 announcement
11) Coalition project reveal
12) 3rd party games coming to Game Pass day one
The list can go on, but these all seemed like fairly easy and plausible scenarios that came to mind. If Xbox even does half of these, it will be a fantastic showing. Plus other service and hardware reveals, this could really be awesome. I've read about the leaks for Starfield hardware and love it if it's true. I just wish they would also have a Starfield console bundle that is skinned entirely in the theme! Can you imagine a Series X with that skin???
Xbox, we have faith in you. We need you to deliver! Amen
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Summer Game Fest 2023 Showcase?
I'd give it a 3/5. There were some interesting/decent game trailers, but didn't walk away feeling hyped. Kinda just meh feeling. Some other things that stood out to me:
1) It felt like Sony was really trying hard to makeup for their poorly received showcase. I guess I understand the strategy to spread out among two events, but the end result left both just feeling okay, but nothing great.
2) The quality of the show felt sort of low budget. The screen, script, videos, ads, etc showed lots of poorly planned transitions that at times through off the audience.
3) Geoff is not a fun person to watch or listen to, IMO. He should just introduce the show but find someone else to emcee.
4) It felt empty a lot of times, with a small half-awake audience. Just didn't mesh well...
There WERE some good games shown though, and I liked the mixture of having a celebrity on stage and also some devs. I like the general direction of games announcements this time of year, but there still isn't a cool general showcase that nails it. They need to capture the excitement that came from E3 events back in the day. Live demos galore that can be discussed and shown off, etc. and also would love to see more online audience give-aways to keep us engaged. I liked that they did the limited addition Xbox and wish they would do that more often!
Re: Playground Games Is Getting Help Developing Forza Horizon 5 Updates
@MustachioFurioso I’m with you on this. I hope they space Forza games out a bit, especially with Forza Motorsport in the mix again.
My guess is that these guys are deep into Fable development and prepping for a holiday 2024 release.
Re: Xbox Exec Refuses To Temper Expectations For 2023 Showcase, Asks Fans To Be 'Open Minded'
@Gamer83 - "the Series X is a great piece of hardware, I just don't think MS has taken advantage of it like it deserves"
I totally agree with you on this. Whenever my Sony buddies talk crap about console sales figures, I just wonder what it would actually look like if we had a regular release of decent AAA games. I'd love to be able to stand toe-to-toe with Sony and Nintendo friends (I enjoy these platforms too, for the record) and fire off a list of Xbox exclusives that are must-play experiences. We used to have that in the X360 generation.
I think if Starfield, Forza Motorsport, Avowed, Hellblade, and Fable all SUCCESSFULLY launch within the next 18-24 months, and we get the library of ABK merger games on Game Pass, we will be able to hold our heads REALLY high. That feels like a very possible scenario right now, and definitely would give us some bragging rights. That's all we really want right now, to love our Xbox and enjoy bragging to friends about it
Re: Xbox Exec Refuses To Temper Expectations For 2023 Showcase, Asks Fans To Be 'Open Minded'
Rarely a good sign when someone tells you in advance to keep an “open mind”… Now I’m worried lol
Re: Xbox Game Studios Won't Show Any 'Full CG Trailers' During 2023 Showcase
Xbox team, please don’t embarrass your fans (again). We need some DUBS and bragging rights for at least a little while. Show us the wait has been worth it and that the quality AAA games drought is over!!!
Re: Our Predictions For The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase
I just want to see Xbox knock this out of the park and to see console sales and GP subscriptions take a big jump this holiday season. It would be great, as Xbox fans, to see the narrative change and be positive. We’re all tired of delays and excuses. Time to deliver!
Re: Our Predictions For The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase
Viva Pinata please!
Re: The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Drops To Absurdly Low Frame Rates On Xbox Series S
This game always looked like a complete dud. Surprised it ever got released, and not surprised it runs poorly. Probably would have been better to release as an Xbox exclusive and focused on optimization and getting onto Game Pass
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
Probably eating an edible and immersing myself into the show on a whole different level… LFG
Re: Report: Redfall Playtesters 'Shocked' At How Little The Game Changed During Development
The wake up call for Xbox needs to be that they need far better internal quality control checks during game studios’ development and set expectations for what needs to be done for a game to ultimately be released. This game needed to be canceled or refocused/delayed.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With June 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
Time to end Games with Gold!!!
I say this every month lol…
Re: Talking Point: What 'Dream' Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
Wish list announcements as follows…
1st Party: Evil Within 3
3rd Party: GTA6 Teaser for 2024 release
Hardware: New Upgraded Elite Controller
Gamepass: Dead Space Remake in October
Console Bundle: Starfield Edition skin for consoles and controller.
Re: Hang On A Minute, Is Xbox ANZ Teasing Psychonauts 3?
That would be a great addition to Game Pass next year. No need to shadow drop this one, as the hype will be well worth giving fans notice. Maybe a new 2024 title, teased at the showcase?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 27-28)
Cyberpunk 2077 on my series x. I’ve held out playing it until fully patched and then it sat on my back catalogue for awhile, until this past month when Redfall turned out to be a bust. I’m loving it!
There are a few recent Game Pass additions I’ve downloaded to try this week/weekend (Massive Chalice, Planet of Lana, etc.) I love how Game Pass gets me out of my gaming comfort zone to try games I probably wouldn’t otherwise check out!
Re: Xbox Fans Begin Speculating As Double Fine Teases 'More To Come' On Game Pass
Their games generally don’t excite me, simply not my type/style. That said, I like that there’s something for everyone on Game Pass and glad to see more offerings. Massive Chalice had my attention though, so I’ll give it a try #loveGamePass
I’m wondering if Phil Spencer’s comments during his post redfall interview, “collections of games” coming was referring to this back catalog of Double Fine games. I think most of us just assumed it was likely a Gears remastered collection he was referring to, but maybe not?
Re: Lots Of Games Confirmed For Xbox Following PlayStation Showcase 2023
@BrilliantBill I'm wondering if they had this in the works and perhaps a deal signed with Xbox, before Sony bought Bungie. Similar to how Ghostwire Tokyo and Deathloop were when Xbox bought Zenimax.
Re: Forza Motorsport Cover Art Revealed, More Gameplay Coming Very Soon
Hoping they knock this out first thing in the showcase, and give us a solid 2023 release date. Fans will be relieved to see it and know it's no longer a question of when it releases and if it comes this year. LFG Xbox!
Re: Reaction: PlayStation's Showcase Was A Win For Xbox, Whichever Way You Slice It
While it didn't meet expectations for gaming news outlets, I doubt it did any harm to their player base or the trajectory they are on to sell a LOT of consoles. Sony will be fine. A missed opportunity, but I can't say I saw anything that did any harm to Sony either. Just a meh showcase, but they will be just fine.
For Xbox, it truly is a HUGE opportunity to drop a ton of updates and info on AAA first party exclusives that are in the works. They also need to be sure to deliver Starfield and Forza Motorsport on time and this year. Those games go hand in hand with the upcoming showcase. As we all know, these showcases have a long tail and get rehashed for months after they occur. Xbox needs to focus on building a narrative they have a LOT of AAA games coming soon (including this year) and that they are QUALITY. No more major flops like Redfall, at least for the next year or so....
Re: Last Month's Xbox Series X And S Sales Strong In Europe Compared To April 2022
They’re starting to hit a stride with their games coming down the pipeline. 24+ studios, some will be putting out good/great games every year from here on out. With ABK under their belt, that will just expand.
Re: Rumour: Forza Motorsport To Release This October, It's Claimed
@Fishticon Now you have me worried... what you say seems far too plausible.
Re: Rumour: Forza Motorsport To Release This October, It's Claimed
It really all depends on whether they have any other exclusives launching in the Q3/Q4 window this year. Starfield is locked for September, so it would make sense for at LEAST one more game for the holidays, and a mid/late October gives it a nice distance from Starfield's launch. If they drop any other exclusives I would think this game launches early October and then the other(s) come as "holiday" releases in November.
Based on Phil's comments, maybe that means Hellblade 2 is the holiday title, and then the "collections" he referenced end up in Q1/Q2 next year. Gears Collection or maybe a banjo remaster collection? Trying to think of other older IP's they could offer as a "collection"...?
Re: Rumour: Microsoft Won't Stick To '12-Month Window' For Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Rather than a hard 12 month window, it would be better to simply give the year of expected release. This would give them more like 18 months as a window. Avowed and Hellblade 2 should be 2024 titles at this point, among several others.
Re: Rumour: Lords Of The Fallen Sets October Release Date For Xbox Series X|S
Bring to Game Pass!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 13-14)
Playing Cyberpunk 2077 and loving it. It should have been next gen only. Looks and runs fantastic on my series x. Probably the best looking game I’ve played on console. I hope Starfield looks and runs this good!!!
Re: Talking Point: How Satisfied Are You With PC Game Pass Right Now?
I use my work pc when I’ve got downtime, and love it. It’s limited on the games it’ll play, but there are a decent number of games that can run on weaker basic office hardware. My PC costs about $300, so it’s nothing great.
Re: Indie Dev Prefers Selling Games Outright Despite 'A Pretty Good Deal' With Xbox Game Pass
Because of Game Pass I’ve tried so many games I would have never paid to play. The ones I’ve loved I’ve bought DLC and spread the word to other gamers. Game Pass is awesome.
Re: Rumour: Microsoft Exec Hints At Hellblade 2 Appearance During Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Loved the first one and can’t wait for this release! Wondering though if wiser to launch early next year (Q1?) so it doesn’t compete for GOTY against Starfield… fingers crossed that from here on out xbox can produce at least one GOTY contender a year!
Re: Talking Point: Are You Hoping Xbox's 'Gears Collection' Is Real?
They should have just remastered all three instead of just the first game. Enough time has passed that they really just need to remake these in unreal 5.
Re: Xbox To Provide Update On Starfield's Frame Rate Ahead Of September Launch
@GeeEssEff The interview was a big deal and covered a lot of territory. As a listener I paused the interview and went back to listen to his response again and make sure I heard the question correctly. They’re holding his/Xbox’s feet to the fire that there will be official word on the games performance, which has been a hot topic among gamers. Journalism is doing just fine (unless you’re Fox News).
Re: Review: Redfall - Arkane's Undead Experiment Brings Mixed Results To Xbox Game Pass
@DKGXX85 this is total nonsense. You clearly didn’t play the game. We just gave Sony fanboys a huge gift by releasing this garbage. Go walk up to a car and shoot it’s windows. Everything from the poor graphics to the explosion of the car mechanics FROM SHOOTING WINDOWS is a joke and half baked game.
Quit defending this trash. It makes our whole xbox community look ridiculous. The game should be pulled and put back into development for another year at least, or just cancel and refund everyone.
Re: Redfall Launch Event Announced Alongside Even More Custom Xbox Hardware
It feels great to finally see some hype and marketing around an Xbox exclusive. I wish they’d sell more custom hardware around the launch of first party games. It would be badass to have at least a limited edition custom controller themed with each Xbox first party exclusive release. Bigger titles might get more than just a controller, but instead a console wrap or something.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With May 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
I'll keep saying it... Xbox needs to stop GwG and just roll those resources into Game Pass.
Re: Talking Point: Where Does Xbox Go Next If ActiBlizz Deal Falls Through?
@HarmanSmith
I don't buy the story they are selling either, that Xbox will be doomed if this ABK deal doesn't work out. I think it will definitely alter their path forward, but not that they are going to throw their hands up and sell everything off. It's still profitable to them, and clearly, they have had backup plans for the scenario in which ABK didn't work out. If it were life or death for their brand and plans, Microsoft/Xbox would be shouting from the rooftops. They have other studios they are going to buy instead if this doesn't work out.
Re: Talking Point: Where Does Xbox Go Next If ActiBlizz Deal Falls Through?
If ABK is out of the question, then they absolutely should go and gobble up other mid-sized companies that make strategic sense. EA, Ubisoft, Take Two, CD PR, and FromSoftware should all get a serious look. None are perfect, but all have valuable IP and talented dev teams.
They also should be looking at more PC-first devs, to beef up PC Game Pass. One that is smaller, but VERY talented is 11 Bit Studios (Frostpunk, Children of Morta, This War of Mine). They've proven they can make great games and optimize them for PC and Xbox consoles. I also think they should pick up Avalance Studios! So many opportunities, and can't wait to see which they pick up. I love Game Pass.
Re: Xbox's Activision Blizzard Deal Officially Blocked In The UK
I’m just worried Xbox gets abandoned if ABK ultimately doesn’t go through. Microsoft decides its not worth it to keep investing and suddenly we see GamePass fade and far fewer games, as they wind things down and start selling everything…
Re: Xbox Gaming Revenue Down 4% YoY In Latest Earnings Report
They’re totally pumping the brakes on everything until ABK is approved. Looking weak and throttling everything they can until they jump through legal hoops.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Leave Xbox Game Pass If Microsoft Removed Its Exclusives?
It would be really disappointing if they ever did this... If they want to create a lower-tier option that first-party games aren't available until 12 months after release or something, I'd be fine with that option.
Re: Poll: How Many Of 2023's Xbox Games With Gold Have You Played So Far?
Xbox, if you’re reading this: please sunset Games With Gold and just roll the resources into Game Pass. It’s time.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Like To See More 'Spin-Offs' From Xbox Game Studios?
Absolutely, they should do more spinoffs! It is a great way to explore new characters and storylines within a given universe, while also allowing for all new types of ways to play in those universes. Gear Tactics was so damn fun to play, I just wish they did more DLC with it. I'm hoping they keep with the "tactics" style and do a sequel Gears Tactics 2 as well as a new spinoff Halo Tactics, Doom Tactics, and how about a Evil Within Tactics where you kill nightmares???? I'm just saying, if I were in charge of Xbox game studios creative department, I'd have plenty of great ideas for spin-off games. I hope they try some out!
The nice thing about the tactics games is that they can be ported to mobile gaming too, which Xbox has a huge interest in. I know I'm just focusing on this set of potential spin-offs, but in no way saying that is all they are limited to. It's just an example that comes to mind of a very long tail on a successful IP to broaden its scope. There are countless other ways and games/stories they can do the same thing with, so yes please do more spin-offs.
We really just want a hell of a lot more games from Xbox studios. Time to open the floodgates and drop a LOT of GREAT content for all of us to play on Game Pass. LFG
Re: Video: FTC Chair Questioned Over 'Remarkable' Decision To Side With Sony Rather Than Microsoft
Approve the merger and get on with life. All the complaints against it are nonsense. Gaming will continue and be just fine.
Re: Ghostwire: Tokyo's Xbox Version Described As 'Big Disappointment' In Digital Foundry Tech Review
It’s a good time to let a smaller game like this run “better” on PS5, considering the arguments Sony is making in ABK merger.
Re: Xbox's Activision Blizzard Deal Adds South Africa To 'Approved' List
Can't come soon enough. I'm holding out hope for WoW to get a console port. That will be huge, especially if they can make it crossplay with PC. Even if not, just having something like WoW Classic ported to XSX/XSS would be awesome.
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft+ Set For April Xbox Launch, Featuring A Massive Lineup
If they want to roll it into GP the same way they’ve done with EA, that’s great (as long as they don’t hike the price because of it). I’m wondering if they’ll phase out EA and replace it Ubisoft. Preferably they just have both and keep GP/GPU at the current price. It might result in less 3rd party AA/AAA titles being added but it’s simply a trade off.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See Most From The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
Probably should add Indiana Jones to this list, since the movie is coming soon. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it shown off and teased for a spring (2024) release. Keep an eye out on that one, along with a few silent studios we’re probably going to see also.
Re: 'Ark' Developer Announces New Remaster Alongside Major Delay For Ark 2
Is the remastered version going to be on Game Pass?
Re: Developer Suggests Xbox Series S May Struggle To 'Keep Up' With AAA Game Demands
Decent developers won’t have any issue optimizing for series s, even towards the end of this generation. Lazy devs will be the ones who’ll complain. Release buggy trash at your own peril.