Sony dominated multiple markets because of their actions. Aside from the Wii/360 generation where those consoles with DS had large market shares and Gen 9, where Nintendo is crushing it with the Switch, of course. I'm glad people are finally starting to take notice because most of the gaming press seems indifferent and always have. As if it was just the natural order.
I don't see how they took anything away when literally no platforms were talked about at Starfield's announcement and they announced Redfall AFTER the acquisition. Officially, neither were coming to PS and both are new IP. Even without the latter point, it never seemed like they took anything away from PS.
MS already offered to put COD on PS+, so oh well. It would be a little hilarious if the deal goes through and Sony, instead of Nintendo, is left out of COD. Not happening, but I'd chortle endlessly.
This is why I skip a few entries in series that see frequent releases, I won't tire from the series as easily as those who play all of them. This article reeks of someone who gets them all day one and burnt themselves out on it.
Nintendo does this for its Indie World and sometimes Directs, but I still don't expect it from them. Same applies to Xbox, Idk why everyone has to get carried away about this stuff.
@Widey85 Perhaps Xbox being my secondary console colors my expectations and feelings, but I'm pretty much set with the console. I completely understand anyone not liking what they're seeing on the exclusive front if Xbox is your go-to. Plus, we don't know how we'll feel after the presentation. What they show could blow us away.
Well, obviously Microsoft isn't going to kill their biggest franchise but this is clearly meant as a shot at anyone saying 343i isn't making good Halo games.
Ready for Starfield, myself. Hoping Suicide Squad turns out well, but I can see that one being a train wreck. Redfall is one that may surprise me, so I feel okay about that one.
Also, Street Fighter is one I've been conditioned to like but wait for other editions before buying.
I like Halo Infinite MP well enough, but it's fair to say the game could have had a smoother launch. Hell, post launch hasn't been great for a lot of people.
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Re: Ghostwire: Tokyo's Xbox Version Described As 'Big Disappointment' In Digital Foundry Tech Review
Well, DF has spoken. Now, I don't need to play it since they do my thinking for me!
Re: Xbox Fan Wins 'Game Pass For Life', But Shockingly Declines The Prize
I see the trolls are out in full force, today.
Re: Bethesda's Stunning Redfall Xbox Series X Console Is Up For Grabs
I assume the pandemic is the primary driver behind a general lack of special edition consoles for purchase.
Re: Jim Ryan Fears 'Serious Damage' If Xbox Degrades Call Of Duty For PlayStation
On the one hand, Pure Xbox is milking these articles. On the other hand, seeing Jim Ryan cry incessantly is hysterical.
Re: Sony Blasts CMA's Xbox Verdict As 'Surprising, Unprecedented And Irrational'
I read these stories and laugh so hard because I imagine Jim Ryan sobbing uncontrollably.
Re: E3 2023 Has Officially Been Cancelled
Xbox presentation eases the sting, but a Nintendo Direct would make this a lot more bearable.
Re: Microsoft Welcomes Investigation Into Sony's 'Anti-Competitive Tactics' In Japan
Sony dominated multiple markets because of their actions. Aside from the Wii/360 generation where those consoles with DS had large market shares and Gen 9, where Nintendo is crushing it with the Switch, of course. I'm glad people are finally starting to take notice because most of the gaming press seems indifferent and always have. As if it was just the natural order.
Re: Xbox Making Big Adjustment To Popular Microsoft Rewards Punch Card
What a bunch of crap.
Re: LEGO 2K Drive 'Live-Service' Includes Real Money Transactions
That's utterly absurd for a full priced game, but given the publisher it's not shocking.
Re: Microsoft Issues Statement In Response To 'Redfall On PS5' Reports
I don't see how they took anything away when literally no platforms were talked about at Starfield's announcement and they announced Redfall AFTER the acquisition. Officially, neither were coming to PS and both are new IP. Even without the latter point, it never seemed like they took anything away from PS.
Re: Xbox Takes Major Step Towards Activision Blizzard Approval In UK
Oh, so we don't get to hear Jim Ryan cry? What a shame!
Also, these are extremely dark times for PS fanboys. Please give them space.
Re: Xbox 'Fails To Qualify' As Metacritic Reveals 2023 Game Publisher Rankings
What do you mean, they're the third one on the list?! 😉
Re: Talking Point: Did You Play Epic's Ill-Fated Gears Of War Spinoff On Xbox 360?
I got it for free and like what I've played but Idk if I'd have bought it.
Re: Xbox Makes Changes To Microsoft Rewards Following 'Tracking' Issues
I had minor tracking issues, but they were just lag. I don't complain much since it's free money for searching and playing video games...
Re: Starfield Is Launching On Xbox This September, Developer Direct Arriving In June
Glad to see it finally has a release date. Very nice.
Re: Sony Remains 'Extremely Sceptical' Of Reaching ActiBlizz Agreement With Microsoft
MS already offered to put COD on PS+, so oh well. It would be a little hilarious if the deal goes through and Sony, instead of Nintendo, is left out of COD. Not happening, but I'd chortle endlessly.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Questions Whether Features Should Be Dropped On Xbox Series S
Digital Foundry was a mistake.
Re: Soapbox: I Hope Forza Horizon 6 Goes In A Different Direction For The Series
This is why I skip a few entries in series that see frequent releases, I won't tire from the series as easily as those who play all of them. This article reeks of someone who gets them all day one and burnt themselves out on it.
Re: Talking Point: Could You Ever See Microsoft Selling The Xbox Brand?
I doubt it. They've been in the console business for over 20 years. No point in selling it. Though ending it altogether is not out of the question.
Re: Tango Gameworks Founder Thanks Fans For Support Ahead Of Departure
If they make more games like Hi-Fi Rush, color me interested.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer 'Excited' To Bring First Party Game To PlayStation Plus
@Moonglow I also like arguing with people that agree with me.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer 'Excited' To Bring First Party Game To PlayStation Plus
Very clearly PR but hey, they already have Minecraft everywhere so...meh?
Re: Microsoft President Questions Whether Gaming Consoles Will Still Be Around In 10 Years
People said basically this a decade ago...
Re: Report: Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami Is Leaving Xbox Studio Tango Gameworks
@themightyant it certainly isn't the end of the world.
Re: Report: Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami Is Leaving Xbox Studio Tango Gameworks
That's a pretty huge loss, but I think he is getting up there in age.
Re: AI-Generated Bethesda 'Leaks' Give Us A Glimpse Into A Scary Future
@NEStalgia yeah. I was hoping this wouldn't come true but, as with everything in this world, my worst nightmare usually does.
Re: Microsoft Signs Binding Contract To Bring Call Of Duty To Nintendo
I took the tweet to mean COD, just because of the picture. He misspoke when he didn't specify but I got the gist.
Re: AI-Generated Bethesda 'Leaks' Give Us A Glimpse Into A Scary Future
I think most people predicted this would happen, but Kojima was oddly specific in MGS 2 for situations like this. Has CIA written all over it.
Re: Octopath Traveler 2's Glowing Reviews Make The Xbox Situation Even More Painful
Feels like I've stumbled into Nintendo Life with an article like this...
Re: Sony Feels Microsoft Is Committing 'Obvious Harassment' In Relation To ActiBlizz Deal
Jim Ryan: I don't know you, get off my purse!
Re: Alan Wake 2 Is 'Playable From Start To Finish' As Remedy Plans Polishing Phase
This is one game I'm really excited about. Can't wait until it comes out!
Re: Review: Hogwarts Legacy - A Harry Potter Fan's Dream, The Best Game In Franchise History
Just reviewing this game is going to get sites a boatload of traffic.
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In January?
Don't have Game Pass, but I voted Hi-Fi Rush. Bought and loving it, so far.
Re: Soapbox: As A First-Time Player, Dead Space Feels Stuck Between Two Different Genres
It's a fun action game, I enjoyed the original but the remake doesn't seem that interesting to me.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Dev Responds To Lack Of 60FPS And Online Multiplayer In Xbox Version
Seemed alright to me and I've been playing on Xbox Series X.
Re: Review: Hi-Fi RUSH - Tango Gameworks Drops A Beat-Bopping Banger On Xbox Game Pass
So glad I pulled the trigger on this. What a win.
Re: Despite A Quiet 2022, Phil Spencer Says He's 'Incredibly Confident' In Xbox's Future
Not to be funny, but what else is he supposed to say?
Re: Redfall's 'Bite Back Upgrade' Looks A Hard Sell Even For Xbox Game Pass Members
That's a "no" from me. Still, the game looks great.
Re: Phil Spencer Reacts To This Week's Xbox Game Pass 'Shadow Drop'
Nintendo does this for its Indie World and sometimes Directs, but I still don't expect it from them. Same applies to Xbox, Idk why everyone has to get carried away about this stuff.
Re: Early Impressions Of Xbox's Hi-Fi RUSH Seem To Be Pretty Good
Looks like my kind of game, but I'll wait for reviews before biting.
Re: Xbox's New Tango Gameworks Project Has Just Leaked Before The Developer Direct Event
Very glad I missed this article. Lol
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade January's Xbox Developer Direct?
Very good presentation. Hi-Fi Rush looked great and so did Redfall. I graded it a solid B.
Re: Tango Gameworks Announces 'Hi-Fi RUSH', Available Today On Xbox Game Pass
This looks pretty good, but I'll wait for reviews since I don't have Game Pass.
Re: FOX News Causes A Stir With Discussion About Xbox And Climate Change
What's hilarious about Fox is this is pretty normal for them. They live just to be upset about something.
Re: Halo Infinite Campaign DLC Reportedly 'Never Existed', Multiplayer Live Service The Focus
Well yeah, that seems to be the case. People just look for reasons to be upset, it seems.
Re: Xbox Exec Wants Fans To Keep Developer_Direct Expectations In Check
@Widey85 Perhaps Xbox being my secondary console colors my expectations and feelings, but I'm pretty much set with the console. I completely understand anyone not liking what they're seeing on the exclusive front if Xbox is your go-to. Plus, we don't know how we'll feel after the presentation. What they show could blow us away.
Re: Xbox Exec Wants Fans To Keep Developer_Direct Expectations In Check
I was already expecting what they told us, to see more of games they already announced. No need to think anything else.
Re: 343 Industries Unveils Official Statement On The Future Of Halo
Well, obviously Microsoft isn't going to kill their biggest franchise but this is clearly meant as a shot at anyone saying 343i isn't making good Halo games.
Re: Feature: 50 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In 2023
Ready for Starfield, myself. Hoping Suicide Squad turns out well, but I can see that one being a train wreck. Redfall is one that may surprise me, so I feel okay about that one.
Also, Street Fighter is one I've been conditioned to like but wait for other editions before buying.
Re: Former Halo Developer Blames 'Incompetent Leadership' For Layoffs At 343 Industries
I like Halo Infinite MP well enough, but it's fair to say the game could have had a smoother launch. Hell, post launch hasn't been great for a lot of people.