MS doing this probably isn't a good idea for them to sell consoles. Not that some of their games wouldn't sell well on other devices, it's just I'm not sure why they would do that.
Then again, as I always say, they ARE a software company first...
Plus, let's not kid ourselves. Halo, Gears and Forza aren't going anywhere and those are their main IP.
Capcom is one third-party that's good about play anywhere. I got RE7 for Xbox and didn't realize that I could also play on PC if I wanted. That was pretty cool!
I would buy physical games if my kids were older, but I really can't justify it. But I've probably bought about 8 or 10 games, this year. On Xbox, alone.
Lack of city maps was probably the most baffling part of this game, to me.
This also sort of makes me want to hold off on playing much more of the game. I'd rather play it with the updates to get the full experience, as it were.
It's very easy for gamers to forget that MS is a software company, first. They keep doing software company things, so people shouldn't be surprised when they hear comments like these.
I bought Quantum Break and Control Ultimate Edition. Whenever I get around to beating those, I'm sure Allen Wake 2 will be on sale for cheap enough for me to buy it.
Xbox 360 because exclusives were still a thing. In what I consider to be the traditional sense of the word, anyway. Xbox Series X is really good, but the software has taken longer to get going than previous generations (thanks to real world conditions).
I've never played a Starcraft game (I'm not that into RTS) but going into a new genre sounds interesting. Let's hope something materializes from this...
@Strawbnyan I'm also primarily a Switch gamer, but I have built a solid Xbox library and generally like the people here so I come to this site for Xbox news.
@Strawbnyan I really don't care, I just knew that my comment would upset some users on here, specifically the ones who insist a certain other console has the best games on the planet yet rarely seem to actually play their video games. Most of which I ignore, but they tend to show themselves on articles like this, where a game actually has better performance on their least favorite system (that most normal people won't notice anyway, like 95% of other video games).
You know, if MS stopped here, it wouldn't upset me...
@GamingFan4Lyf Starcraft Ghost? There's a title I haven't thought about in ages. It would almost be Xbox's Metroid Dread moment if they really released that game.
Skylanders would be a nice revival but we'll see if that really comes to fruition. Still waiting for Banjo-Kazooie (yes, I bought Nuts & Bolts, twice if you count Rare Replay) and Conker...
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Re: Rumour: Xbox In 'Discussions' With Square Enix Over Final Fantasy 7 Remake
I think it will make the jump even though it's been far too long, imo.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think Xbox Will Ever Stop Making Consoles?
The short answer is "no."
Re: Xbox Announces New 'Developer Direct' Event For Next Week
Avowed and Indiana Jones. Very nice.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Might Bring Sea Of Thieves To PlayStation & Nintendo Switch
Add it to Game Pass Core, MS!
Re: Starfield Mods Seem Super Popular Already, Even Before Official Support From Bethesda
@Dround87 don't you dare criticize achievements, which are perfect!!!!!!!
Re: Feature: 40+ Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In 2024
Avowed. Though I'm playing through the first Hellblade and 2 is sounding like a good proposition, atm.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Releasing Acclaimed First-Party Title On 'Competitor System' In 2024
MS doing this probably isn't a good idea for them to sell consoles. Not that some of their games wouldn't sell well on other devices, it's just I'm not sure why they would do that.
Then again, as I always say, they ARE a software company first...
Plus, let's not kid ourselves. Halo, Gears and Forza aren't going anywhere and those are their main IP.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 30-31)
Mostly Splatoon 3 and some Dishonored Definitive Edition.
Re: Soapbox: Xbox Play Anywhere Is Fantastic, But I Wish It Supported More Games
Capcom is one third-party that's good about play anywhere. I got RE7 for Xbox and didn't realize that I could also play on PC if I wanted. That was pretty cool!
Re: Bethesda Teases Six Major New Features Coming To Starfield In 2024
I appreciate the timeline, so I'll have a better idea of when to continue playing this game.
Re: Poll: Four Months Later, Are You Still Playing Starfield?
I stopped playing in light of the news that there will be major updates in the next year.
Re: Poll: How Many Xbox Games Have You Actually Bought In 2023?
I would buy physical games if my kids were older, but I really can't justify it. But I've probably bought about 8 or 10 games, this year. On Xbox, alone.
Re: Disney Addresses Xbox Exclusivity Questions For Indiana Jones & Marvel's Blade
Oddly enough, PS YT hasn't uploaded the trailer for Blade but Xbox YT has...
Re: Starfield Dev Calls Out 'Unreasonable' Criticism From Some People On Social Media
I don't think it was a good idea on his part to post that. I like Starfield, but people who don't are just as valid as I am.
Re: Microsoft's Gaming CEO Spent 917 Hours Playing Xbox Games This Year
Mine was also Starfield. We're practically twins.
Re: Bethesda Is Working On More Features For Starfield, Including 'All-New Ways Of Traveling'
Lack of city maps was probably the most baffling part of this game, to me.
This also sort of makes me want to hold off on playing much more of the game. I'd rather play it with the updates to get the full experience, as it were.
Re: It's That Time Again! Your Xbox 'Year In Review' 2023 Is Now Available
188 hours this year. I rarely get to use my Xbox, and it shows. Lol
But 52 of those hours were on Starfield, so I have gotten some quality time in on that game.
Side note: How are people sharing the entire screen? Is that a PC-only thing?
Re: Hands On: 'Bomb Rush Cyberfunk' Brings Us Back To The OG Xbox Days
So why was there never a review for this game?
Re: Xbox Studio Arkane Is Officially Making A Marvel's Blade Game
I expect this to be Xbox exclusive. Major W for MS.
Re: Xbox Game Studios Reveals First Look At New Hideo Kojima Project 'OD'
Jordan Peele and Kojima are involved, so I can't wait to see the game in action.
Re: Hellblade 2 New Gameplay Trailer Confirms 2024 Release Window
Welp, time to prioritize beating the first game.
Re: EA Has Discounted Some Massive Games By 90% On Xbox This Week
@Martsmall the thought has crossed my mind.
Re: EA Has Discounted Some Massive Games By 90% On Xbox This Week
Wish they were open to everyone, these are incredible deals.
Re: GTA 6 Launches In 2025, Watch The Official First Trailer Here
Rockstar did a good job of making a virtual Florida.
Re: Starfield 'A Tremendous Hit' And One Of Xbox's Top 10 Most-Played Games, Says Phil Spencer
I've been enjoying it a lot, myself.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Begins Adding 15-Minute 'Cooldown Time' In Some Countries
@x3King84 yes, exactly. They keep reducing points for each task. Might as well just do it in one fell swoop and get it over with.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Begins Adding 15-Minute 'Cooldown Time' In Some Countries
This might be older news, but in the US, they changed the way you get points for doing a mobile search and got rid of the MS Edge points.
Re: Xbox Would Like Game Pass On 'Every Screen' Including PlayStation & Nintendo
It's very easy for gamers to forget that MS is a software company, first. They keep doing software company things, so people shouldn't be surprised when they hear comments like these.
Re: Phil Spencer Thanks Xbox Community For 'Opportunity And Support'
Thanks, but the best way to thank us is with games.
Re: Four Years Since Its Announcement, Rare Continues To Hire For Everwild
It's hard to feel much about this game since we know basically nothing.
Re: Xbox Might Be Losing Its Microsoft Rewards App (And Weekly Streaks)
I'll go ahead and assume it's over with. Meh
Re: 10 Years Since Its Release, Let's Celebrate The Biggest Turnaround In Xbox History
Xbox One should have been an easy slamdunk for MS but Mattrick decided he wanted to get fancy and missed.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Splashed Out On Any Big Black Friday Purchases Yet?
I bought Quantum Break and Control Ultimate Edition. Whenever I get around to beating those, I'm sure Allen Wake 2 will be on sale for cheap enough for me to buy it.
Re: Microsoft Gaming CEO Congratulates Xbox's Game Awards Nominees
@GamingFan4Lyf I chose it for that and accessibility, if it makes you feel any better.
Re: Starfield Fails To Make Shortlist For 'Game Of The Year' At The Game Awards 2023
I'm not 100% surprised by this, but it probably should have been on there in lieu of Resi 4.
Re: Poll: Which Has Been The Best Generation Of Xbox So Far?
Xbox 360 because exclusives were still a thing. In what I consider to be the traditional sense of the word, anyway. Xbox Series X is really good, but the software has taken longer to get going than previous generations (thanks to real world conditions).
Re: Review: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 - A Fantastic Collection Presented With Minimal Effort
This is extremely disappointing.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Baldur's Gate 3 For Xbox Series X|S?
I don't see myself getting it, since you asked.
Re: Blizzard Open To StarCraft Revival Under Microsoft, New Idea Requires 'Vision And Passion'
I've never played a Starcraft game (I'm not that into RTS) but going into a new genre sounds interesting. Let's hope something materializes from this...
Re: Alan Wake 2 'Excellent' On Xbox Series X & The Best Console Version, Digital Foundry Concludes
@Strawbnyan I'm also primarily a Switch gamer, but I have built a solid Xbox library and generally like the people here so I come to this site for Xbox news.
Re: Alan Wake 2 'Excellent' On Xbox Series X & The Best Console Version, Digital Foundry Concludes
@Strawbnyan I really don't care, I just knew that my comment would upset some users on here, specifically the ones who insist a certain other console has the best games on the planet yet rarely seem to actually play their video games. Most of which I ignore, but they tend to show themselves on articles like this, where a game actually has better performance on their least favorite system (that most normal people won't notice anyway, like 95% of other video games).
Re: Alan Wake 2 'Excellent' On Xbox Series X & The Best Console Version, Digital Foundry Concludes
That PS5 SSD, amirite.
Re: Ubisoft's Pirate Game Skull & Bones Gets New Release Window, Again
I'll believe it when I see it.
Re: Xbox Says The 'Work Has Begun' To Bring Activision Blizzard Titles To Game Pass
Just put old MW2 on Game Pass Core and I'm set. I can dream. Okay?!
Re: Activision Says Xbox Can 'Take Games In The Library And Remake Them' Post-Acquisition
I'm more interested in new games, but I'll take a remake here and there.
Re: It's Finally Over! Activision Blizzard Is Now Officially Part Of Xbox
You know, if MS stopped here, it wouldn't upset me...
@GamingFan4Lyf Starcraft Ghost? There's a title I haven't thought about in ages. It would almost be Xbox's Metroid Dread moment if they really released that game.
Re: Activision CEO Bobby Kotick Set To Leave The Company In Early 2024
Please, let the door hit your ass on the way out.
I know that isn't the saying, but Kotick earned it.
Re: Disney Reportedly Encouraging Its CEO To Look At Acquiring A Company Like EA
Eh...this is one I don't see happening.
Re: Activision CEO Namedrops Guitar Hero While Discussing Xbox Takeover's 'Unlimited Potential'
Skylanders would be a nice revival but we'll see if that really comes to fruition. Still waiting for Banjo-Kazooie (yes, I bought Nuts & Bolts, twice if you count Rare Replay) and Conker...
Re: Starfield Update 1.7.36 Now Live, Includes FOV Sliders & Performance Improvements
My only minor gripe (and it is more minor than it sounds) is the lack of mini-maps.