I’m most excited for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It looks so good! And I love how it’s so inspired by JRPGs, since JRPGs are my favorite genre of games. I’m also very excited for South of Midnight, as South of Midnight looks very unique and interesting too. Plus, seeing what the surprise game might be is also very interesting.
I would love to see a new Spyro game in the same vein as Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Crash may be a bit more popular, but Spyro still has lots of fans too. And with 2024 being the Chinese Year of the Dragon, I think a new Spyro game (perhaps ironically taking place after Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon) would be perfect.
I tend to play Microsoft games on PC, since I don’t have an Xbox console, but Microsoft usually puts most of the same games it makes for Xbox on PC as well, so if their next game ends up being Microsoft exclusive, I do have a good way to play it. I would love to see IPs like Spyro and Crash Bandicoot to continue being multiplatform, though. PlayStation and Nintendo audiences make up a good portion of the audience for Spyro and Crash as well, especially with the history they have with PlayStation. The more people who get to play these games, the better, I say.
But if it comes down to it, and Spyro and Crash do end up being Microsoft exclusives, I’ll still be happy to play them on PC. Being Microsoft exclusive could have its advantages too, as developing the games for Xbox consoles and PC as opposed to every single platform possible could improve the development process and possibly even result in better games. But it’s ultimately up to Microsoft at this point.
My hope is that Spyro and Crash will continue being multiplatform, including on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles too. But I’d also be okay if they were exclusive to Xbox and PC. I would just feel bad for anyone unable to play Spyro or Crash if they don’t have an Xbox or a gaming PC.
We’ll see what happens, but ultimately I hope for a new Spyro game from Toys for Bob next. I think they could make a really great one, especially with the work they did on the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Just maybe don’t make it as difficult as Crash 4 was. I loved Crash 4, but I do think they made that game quite a bit too challenging, lol.
I'm a gamer across multiple platforms myself. I play on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, and PC. Although I can't speak for the Series X, because I haven't compared the difference firsthand between my Series S and a Series X, I can say that I really love my Xbox Series S and that it has been able to run pretty much all the games I have for it very well. I think my PS5 runs things better based on going back and forth between the two, but I imagine it would be a very similar comparison if I were weighing an Xbox Series X against the Xbox Series S that I own. I'm sure that the Series X can run things better, much like how I've noticed with how well my PS5 runs things, but my little Xbox Series S is still a very capable and powerful console in my eyes.
So, all in all, I think from my limited perspective, opting for either an Xbox Series X or an Xbox Series S are both excellent options this generation when it comes to Xbox gaming. However, since I haven't used a Series X myself, my take on this might be a little limited.
I hope it’s something Spyro related. I’m fine if it’s another Crash Bandicoot title, but I would be even more excited if it was a new Spyro game. Toys for Bob did an outstanding job remastering the original 3 Spyro games, and I would love to see them take on a potential Spyro 4 that takes place after Year of the Dragon. Another Crash game would still be exciting, though.
@GADG3Tx87 You make a lot of really good points, and I agree that both the communities of Xbox and PlayStation suffer from the same problem in regards to a lot of fanboys being hurtful towards others. I also agree with what you mentioned about how each community is constantly forgetting different good things and bad things that both sides have done. It’s really sad that a lot of people don’t remember such things (although I’m certainly guilty of forgetting at different times too, unfortunately). Both companies and communities supporting them tend to pass a lot of judgment and hate towards each other. I think that’s really unfortunate. I personally have a PS5, a Nintendo Switch, and an Xbox Series S, and I personally love all three of them. I use my PS5 and Switch more than my Xbox, but I still really love my Xbox as well. I can also understand that a lot of people can’t afford all three at once, and that can create uncertainty around timed exclusives and potential disappointments regarding not being able to play a game they love on what they have. Both Sony and Microsoft have made a lot of mistakes over the years, and both of them have also done a lot of wonderful things over the years too. I hope that all gaming platforms can continue to thrive and be successful. Whether it’s Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Amazon, Google, or any other company or platform in the video game industry, I think it’s important for each one to thrive and compete within the industry. However, I certainly don’t appreciate the hate that some fanboys choose to spread either. I like to think of it as similar to sports teams, where it’s okay to have appreciation and excitement for one’s favorite team, and even tease other team’s fanbases in a friendly way, but I don’t think it’s okay for different fanbases to attack and disrespect each other.
I personally don’t think that someone is automatically a “fanboy” because they prefer a certain platform over another. I also don’t believe that actually being a “fanboy” is necessarily a bad thing. I think the problem is when people start to hurt others or act in a toxic way towards others because of what they prefer. Otherwise, it’s actually perfectly okay to be a fanboy, and no one should be made to feel ashamed because they prefer Xbox over PlayStation, or PlayStation over Xbox, or any such combination. That being said, in my personal opinion, I do think Microsoft has taken a rather huge chunk out of the video game industry by investing in such massive acquisitions like Bethesda and Activision. I think if Microsoft keeps Bethesda and Activision games exclusive to the Microsoft ecosystem, that’s probably going to be okay, even if it makes it much harder for companies like Sony and Nintendo to compete. However, I do think that if Microsoft plans to keep making acquisitions that are just as massive as either Bethesda or Activision, sooner or later, I think it’s perfectly reasonable for legal action to be taken against them. I’m not saying that as if acquisitions are a horrible thing. After all, Sony has also made acquisitions (although their acquisitions have thus far been on a much smaller scale). What I am saying is that if Microsoft continues to make such massive acquisitions, I do think — whether they intend to or not — will in fact, be taking away any kind of healthy competition in the video game industry. Competition is good for the video game industry and is just business, but if Microsoft continues down this path and starts acquiring more massive publishers and developers, that is no longer good for the industry. If it comes to that, that is absolutely NOT simply “just business”. I really do think that Microsoft needs to scale down in the sizes of any further acquisitions. I’m not saying that because I prefer to play on PlayStation over Xbox; I’m saying that because I am very concerned for the video game industry’s future. I think that Microsoft has done an excellent job of building up their first party business, but at the same time, Microsoft has also said repeatedly that they think both Nintendo and Sony are beneficial to the video game industry and that it wouldn’t be the same without them. If Microsoft continues to take away third party content from Sony and Nintendo, I personally don’t think either Sony or Nintendo will be able to successfully compete anymore.
@GADG3Tx87 Thank you for saying this! I was reading through comment after comment on this page from people who prefer Xbox criticizing those who prefer PlayStation for the very thing they’re doing right now: making fun of another fanbase. Neither the PlayStation community nor the Xbox community are any better at moving past prejudices than the other. Both of them suffer from this problem immensely.
Okay, first of all, this is mostly a good list of family and kid friendly games. I’ll give you that. However, there was one particular game listed here that shouldn’t be on here — or at least, shouldn’t be on here by itself. Despite what some people may think upon first glancing at Kingdom Hearts III, Kingdom Hearts III is not a game that is meant to be played as a stand-alone experience. Not at all. I love Kingdom Hearts III. I love it’s gameplay, music, excellent characters, and the way it handles wrapping up a story that’s been going on for 20 years, while also setting up the beginning of something new. But never in a million years would I ever recommend starting with Kingdom Hearts III. While some people might understand the story well enough by just playing Kingdom Hearts III, most people I’ve seen do that end up really loving the game, only to stop halfway or so through. One of the biggest reasons for that is because you’re meant to play through ALL of the other Kingdom Hearts games BEFORE even starting Kingdom Hearts III. The good news is, all of the other Kingdom Hearts games are very readily available on modern platforms, including Xbox. There’s 2 collections of Kingdom Hearts games that are available on Xbox (as well as PS4 and PC) that are great for playing through the entire series before starting the finale of the “Dark Seeker Saga”. They have slightly confusing names, but the 2 collections are titled:
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Those are the 2 collections of games that really should be on this list along with Kingdom Hearts III. They contain all of the Kingdom Hearts games in some form or another, but everything you need to fully understand and appreciate the story of Kingdom Hearts III are in those 2 collections of older Kingdom Hearts games. Trust me; it is NOT a good idea to just play Kingdom Hearts III by itself. The story won’t make very much sense because it’s meant to be a conclusion to a story that’s already been going on for 20 years. It also happens to set up a new story as well, which makes it even more confusing for those new to Kingdom Hearts.
So please, please, please don’t put Kingdom Hearts III on this list by itself. That will lead to many people getting confused and ultimately lose interest in such an incredible game. Kingdom Hearts is a series with a very connected story across all of its titles. It’s best to play all of the games in the series to understand it, but there are a couple that can probably be skipped if you really don’t want to play through all of those games.
On top of all that, there’s also DLC for Kingdom Hearts III called Kingdom Hearts III: Re Mind, and a newer title in the series called Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory — both of which take place after the end of Kingdom Hearts III story-wise. It can be confusing at first, but starting with the very first game and then playing all of them in the correct order from there will help people much better appreciate and understand the story of Kingdom Hearts III.
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I’m most excited for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It looks so good! And I love how it’s so inspired by JRPGs, since JRPGs are my favorite genre of games. I’m also very excited for South of Midnight, as South of Midnight looks very unique and interesting too. Plus, seeing what the surprise game might be is also very interesting.
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@Balaam_
Thank you for this comment. You literally just made my day!
Re: Crash Bandicoot Dev 'Excited' About New Chapter With Team Xbox
I would love to see a new Spyro game in the same vein as Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Crash may be a bit more popular, but Spyro still has lots of fans too. And with 2024 being the Chinese Year of the Dragon, I think a new Spyro game (perhaps ironically taking place after Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon) would be perfect.
I tend to play Microsoft games on PC, since I don’t have an Xbox console, but Microsoft usually puts most of the same games it makes for Xbox on PC as well, so if their next game ends up being Microsoft exclusive, I do have a good way to play it. I would love to see IPs like Spyro and Crash Bandicoot to continue being multiplatform, though. PlayStation and Nintendo audiences make up a good portion of the audience for Spyro and Crash as well, especially with the history they have with PlayStation. The more people who get to play these games, the better, I say.
But if it comes down to it, and Spyro and Crash do end up being Microsoft exclusives, I’ll still be happy to play them on PC. Being Microsoft exclusive could have its advantages too, as developing the games for Xbox consoles and PC as opposed to every single platform possible could improve the development process and possibly even result in better games. But it’s ultimately up to Microsoft at this point.
My hope is that Spyro and Crash will continue being multiplatform, including on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles too. But I’d also be okay if they were exclusive to Xbox and PC. I would just feel bad for anyone unable to play Spyro or Crash if they don’t have an Xbox or a gaming PC.
We’ll see what happens, but ultimately I hope for a new Spyro game from Toys for Bob next. I think they could make a really great one, especially with the work they did on the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Just maybe don’t make it as difficult as Crash 4 was. I loved Crash 4, but I do think they made that game quite a bit too challenging, lol.
Re: Indie Dev Reminds Us The Xbox Series S Is Capable Of 4K, 120FPS
I'm a gamer across multiple platforms myself. I play on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, and PC. Although I can't speak for the Series X, because I haven't compared the difference firsthand between my Series S and a Series X, I can say that I really love my Xbox Series S and that it has been able to run pretty much all the games I have for it very well. I think my PS5 runs things better based on going back and forth between the two, but I imagine it would be a very similar comparison if I were weighing an Xbox Series X against the Xbox Series S that I own. I'm sure that the Series X can run things better, much like how I've noticed with how well my PS5 runs things, but my little Xbox Series S is still a very capable and powerful console in my eyes.
So, all in all, I think from my limited perspective, opting for either an Xbox Series X or an Xbox Series S are both excellent options this generation when it comes to Xbox gaming. However, since I haven't used a Series X myself, my take on this might be a little limited.
Re: Crash Bandicoot Developer Appears To Be Working On New Game
I hope it’s something Spyro related. I’m fine if it’s another Crash Bandicoot title, but I would be even more excited if it was a new Spyro game. Toys for Bob did an outstanding job remastering the original 3 Spyro games, and I would love to see them take on a potential Spyro 4 that takes place after Year of the Dragon. Another Crash game would still be exciting, though.
Re: Xbox Exec Responds To Being Criticised For 'Trolling' PlayStation Fans On Twitter
@GADG3Tx87 You make a lot of really good points, and I agree that both the communities of Xbox and PlayStation suffer from the same problem in regards to a lot of fanboys being hurtful towards others. I also agree with what you mentioned about how each community is constantly forgetting different good things and bad things that both sides have done. It’s really sad that a lot of people don’t remember such things (although I’m certainly guilty of forgetting at different times too, unfortunately). Both companies and communities supporting them tend to pass a lot of judgment and hate towards each other. I think that’s really unfortunate. I personally have a PS5, a Nintendo Switch, and an Xbox Series S, and I personally love all three of them. I use my PS5 and Switch more than my Xbox, but I still really love my Xbox as well. I can also understand that a lot of people can’t afford all three at once, and that can create uncertainty around timed exclusives and potential disappointments regarding not being able to play a game they love on what they have. Both Sony and Microsoft have made a lot of mistakes over the years, and both of them have also done a lot of wonderful things over the years too. I hope that all gaming platforms can continue to thrive and be successful. Whether it’s Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Amazon, Google, or any other company or platform in the video game industry, I think it’s important for each one to thrive and compete within the industry. However, I certainly don’t appreciate the hate that some fanboys choose to spread either. I like to think of it as similar to sports teams, where it’s okay to have appreciation and excitement for one’s favorite team, and even tease other team’s fanbases in a friendly way, but I don’t think it’s okay for different fanbases to attack and disrespect each other.
Re: Xbox Exec Responds To Being Criticised For 'Trolling' PlayStation Fans On Twitter
I personally don’t think that someone is automatically a “fanboy” because they prefer a certain platform over another. I also don’t believe that actually being a “fanboy” is necessarily a bad thing. I think the problem is when people start to hurt others or act in a toxic way towards others because of what they prefer. Otherwise, it’s actually perfectly okay to be a fanboy, and no one should be made to feel ashamed because they prefer Xbox over PlayStation, or PlayStation over Xbox, or any such combination. That being said, in my personal opinion, I do think Microsoft has taken a rather huge chunk out of the video game industry by investing in such massive acquisitions like Bethesda and Activision. I think if Microsoft keeps Bethesda and Activision games exclusive to the Microsoft ecosystem, that’s probably going to be okay, even if it makes it much harder for companies like Sony and Nintendo to compete. However, I do think that if Microsoft plans to keep making acquisitions that are just as massive as either Bethesda or Activision, sooner or later, I think it’s perfectly reasonable for legal action to be taken against them. I’m not saying that as if acquisitions are a horrible thing. After all, Sony has also made acquisitions (although their acquisitions have thus far been on a much smaller scale). What I am saying is that if Microsoft continues to make such massive acquisitions, I do think — whether they intend to or not — will in fact, be taking away any kind of healthy competition in the video game industry. Competition is good for the video game industry and is just business, but if Microsoft continues down this path and starts acquiring more massive publishers and developers, that is no longer good for the industry. If it comes to that, that is absolutely NOT simply “just business”. I really do think that Microsoft needs to scale down in the sizes of any further acquisitions. I’m not saying that because I prefer to play on PlayStation over Xbox; I’m saying that because I am very concerned for the video game industry’s future. I think that Microsoft has done an excellent job of building up their first party business, but at the same time, Microsoft has also said repeatedly that they think both Nintendo and Sony are beneficial to the video game industry and that it wouldn’t be the same without them. If Microsoft continues to take away third party content from Sony and Nintendo, I personally don’t think either Sony or Nintendo will be able to successfully compete anymore.
Re: Xbox Exec Responds To Being Criticised For 'Trolling' PlayStation Fans On Twitter
@GADG3Tx87 Thank you for saying this! I was reading through comment after comment on this page from people who prefer Xbox criticizing those who prefer PlayStation for the very thing they’re doing right now: making fun of another fanbase. Neither the PlayStation community nor the Xbox community are any better at moving past prejudices than the other. Both of them suffer from this problem immensely.
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Okay, first of all, this is mostly a good list of family and kid friendly games. I’ll give you that. However, there was one particular game listed here that shouldn’t be on here — or at least, shouldn’t be on here by itself. Despite what some people may think upon first glancing at Kingdom Hearts III, Kingdom Hearts III is not a game that is meant to be played as a stand-alone experience. Not at all. I love Kingdom Hearts III. I love it’s gameplay, music, excellent characters, and the way it handles wrapping up a story that’s been going on for 20 years, while also setting up the beginning of something new. But never in a million years would I ever recommend starting with Kingdom Hearts III. While some people might understand the story well enough by just playing Kingdom Hearts III, most people I’ve seen do that end up really loving the game, only to stop halfway or so through. One of the biggest reasons for that is because you’re meant to play through ALL of the other Kingdom Hearts games BEFORE even starting Kingdom Hearts III. The good news is, all of the other Kingdom Hearts games are very readily available on modern platforms, including Xbox. There’s 2 collections of Kingdom Hearts games that are available on Xbox (as well as PS4 and PC) that are great for playing through the entire series before starting the finale of the “Dark Seeker Saga”. They have slightly confusing names, but the 2 collections are titled:
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
Those are the 2 collections of games that really should be on this list along with Kingdom Hearts III. They contain all of the Kingdom Hearts games in some form or another, but everything you need to fully understand and appreciate the story of Kingdom Hearts III are in those 2 collections of older Kingdom Hearts games. Trust me; it is NOT a good idea to just play Kingdom Hearts III by itself. The story won’t make very much sense because it’s meant to be a conclusion to a story that’s already been going on for 20 years. It also happens to set up a new story as well, which makes it even more confusing for those new to Kingdom Hearts.
So please, please, please don’t put Kingdom Hearts III on this list by itself. That will lead to many people getting confused and ultimately lose interest in such an incredible game. Kingdom Hearts is a series with a very connected story across all of its titles. It’s best to play all of the games in the series to understand it, but there are a couple that can probably be skipped if you really don’t want to play through all of those games.
On top of all that, there’s also DLC for Kingdom Hearts III called Kingdom Hearts III: Re Mind, and a newer title in the series called Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory — both of which take place after the end of Kingdom Hearts III story-wise. It can be confusing at first, but starting with the very first game and then playing all of them in the correct order from there will help people much better appreciate and understand the story of Kingdom Hearts III.
Re: Square Enix Has 'High Expectations' For Future Unannounced Titles
I mostly play on PS5 and Switch, but I think it would be a very good thing to see more Square Enix properties and games on Xbox.
That being said, my reality is currently this:
Everyone else: More Final Fantasy! More Kingdom Hearts! More Dragon Quest!
Me, sitting by myself in my lonely corner: Star Ocean?