This marketing campaign will do nothing to bring in new customers. Saying "this is an Xbox" on a phone or tv doesn't mean anything to anyone that isn't interested in video games.
They can't advertise their own games to save their lives but when it comes to trying to get people to stop buying an Xbox they'll do all the advertising they possibly can.
What has Satya even done to warrant the stock going up? Maybe it's all non-consumer side but i feel like Microsoft hasn't done much of anything since he took over.
I just wish these devs would just tell the truth. Just say you dont feel like making an Xbox version. If you truly cant see the glaring flaws in the "Xbox doesnt sell in Japan" argument, then there's no helping you.
Unless you have a massive live service game you aren't safe at Microsoft. Phil Spencer has said multiple times since he took over that he doesn't see value in single player games.
It sold poorly because no one wanted it. It was big back in the day but no one has talked about since then. There's dozens of games just like it every year so there's no reason to play it over any other.
He blames consoles for being "dead", tell that to the Hypercharge: Unboxed devs.
That's what happens with subscription services. They're guaranteed to fail because you can only reach so many customers and that's it. Prices are gonna get higher every year.
I would use it to like have a show on in the background while i browse games on the store but that's really the only scenario i could imagine id use it.
It's always one step forward and two steps back with Xbox. Square Enix is supporting Xbox more, but now Capcom and Koei Tecmo and supporting them less.
Digital Foundry: "Doom Dark Ages shadows textures are slightly more crisp and gun models contain one more pixel on PS5 making it significantly better to play it on Playstation."
Pretty bad that the Coalition just gave up on their own trilogy to make a prequel. Sadly i don't trust them one bit with this. I'm expecting tons of lore changes and continuity errors. Among other things.
@TheBeardiest It has some of the best platforming of any game I've played, and the combat is unique in that you're more supporting from range and issuing commands while your companions do the bulk of the fighting, along with the concept of being able to defeat an enemy by removing its core. I enjoyed the main character as well.
It's no masterpiece and it's not anywhere near my list of all time great games, but i had fun with it and it's much more unique than most open world games that have come out since.
This is a great example of how the internet warps perception. All the non stop hype about Stellar Blade and Sea of Thieves of all things outsold it. Not ripping on Stellar Blade, but based on all the online hype you'd of thought it was gonna do insane numbers.
I agree, but those decisions are being made due to Phil's inability to improve Xbox's standing in the market. The NHL never took over ownership of a successful franchise, they took over for ones that were collapsing due to mismanagement. It's the same thing happening here.
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Re: Reaction: Like It Or Not, Xbox Has Gone Full Throttle On Multiplatform
This marketing campaign will do nothing to bring in new customers. Saying "this is an Xbox" on a phone or tv doesn't mean anything to anyone that isn't interested in video games.
Re: Microsoft Is Now Advertising Pretty Much Every Gaming Device As An Xbox
They can't advertise their own games to save their lives but when it comes to trying to get people to stop buying an Xbox they'll do all the advertising they possibly can.
Re: Despite The ActiBlizz Deal, Xbox Remains 'In The Market' For New Dev Teams
The only thing Phil Spencer loves more than acquiring studios is shutting them down.
Re: Xbox Boss Says Everything Is On The Table When It Comes To PS5 Ports
It's always the most inept and incompetent ones that end up in leadership roles. No matter what company or business.
Re: South Of Midnight Documentary Shares Detailed Look At Xbox's 2025 Adventure
This game looked interesting, but it never looked good. Loved how the music sounded though.
Re: Satya Nadella's Huge Pay Package Generates Headlines Following Recent Xbox Layoffs
What has Satya even done to warrant the stock going up? Maybe it's all non-consumer side but i feel like Microsoft hasn't done much of anything since he took over.
Re: Helldivers 2 Dev Says Xbox Version 'Isn't Up To Us', But It 'Could' Happen
Sony's entire strategy from day 1 has been to hurt the competition as much as possible, it will never happen.
Re: Halo Dev Explains Decision Behind Ditching Its Old Game Engine
The Slipspace engine is nothing but a scapegoat. If they actually kept people who knew how the engine worked they'd be fine.
Capcom isn't suffering due to the RE Engine. No one is saying they need to switch to Unreal.
Re: 'Threads Of Time' Is A New Xbox JRPG, And It Looks Absolutely Gorgeous
Yet another old school 2.5D style jrpg. They're fine but it's such an oversaturated market that once you've played a couple you've played them all.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Event?
Awful, just awful. Just a bunch of stuff we already knew about. And SquareEnix's plan to "support" Xbox clearly means doing the bare minimum.
Re: Xbox's Sarah Bond Initially 'Clashed' With Phil Spencer When Working Together
They clashed at first, but they worked hard and found a way to tank the brand together.
Re: 'Reynatis' Dev Explains Lack Of Xbox Version, Says There's Not Enough Demand In Japan
I just wish these devs would just tell the truth. Just say you dont feel like making an Xbox version.
If you truly cant see the glaring flaws in the "Xbox doesnt sell in Japan" argument, then there's no helping you.
Re: Ubisoft Hints At Potential 60FPS Xbox Update Coming To Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Yes! Please! I beg!
Re: Reaction: PS5 Pro's Extortionate Price Justifies Xbox's Lack Of A New Console
Why not? Sony knows their fans will pay for it, if you know you can do it and your fans will thank you for it you might as well.
Re: Tango Gameworks Founder Thought Studio 'Would Be Safe' At Xbox Thanks To Hi-Fi RUSH
Unless you have a massive live service game you aren't safe at Microsoft. Phil Spencer has said multiple times since he took over that he doesn't see value in single player games.
Re: Xbox Loses Upcoming Free-To-Play RPG As Bandai Namco Announces Its Cancellation
Disappointing, i was actually interested in trying this one. I guess at least it's a full cancellation and not just a "skipping Xbox" situation.
Re: Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following August 2024's Nintendo Direct
Yoooo we're getting an Atelier game!?
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Comments On Indiana Jones PS5, And Microsoft's Plan Moving Forward
Don Mattrick shot Xbox in the foot. Rather than treat the wound, Phil Spencer rubbed feces in it and nurtured the ensuing infection.
Re: Microsoft's New Xbox Series X And S Console Lineup Launches This October
Pre-order an Xbox so you can beta test games before they go to PlayStation
Re: Fable's Legendary Creator Peter Molyneux Announces New Game 'Masters Of Albion'
People don't trust Peter Molyneux due to his lies yet lap up everything Phil Spencer and Todd Howard say.
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Hits Xbox This December, And A PS5 Port Is Officially Coming
Breaking news! Phil Spencer lied.
Re: Xbox's Hi-Fi RUSH Studio Tango Gameworks Revived, Acquired By PUBG Publisher
This is the most Microsoft thing I've ever seen. It's really gonna be something when Hi-Fi Rush 2 is a PS5 exclusive.
Re: Braid: Anniversary Edition 'Sold Like Dogs**t', Says Creator
It sold poorly because no one wanted it. It was big back in the day but no one has talked about since then. There's dozens of games just like it every year so there's no reason to play it over any other.
He blames consoles for being "dead", tell that to the Hypercharge: Unboxed devs.
Re: Analysts Claim Xbox Game Pass Price Hikes Were 'Inevitable', And That An Ad-Tier Could Be Next
Good job analyst, you figured out what everyone else figured out 6 years ago
Re: Xbox Game Pass Member Sale Raises Hopes About Call Of Duty Coming To The Service
Microsoft is so desperate they're having to trick people into subscribing to gamepass
Re: 'Tipster' Suggests Xbox Will Stop Marketing Consoles In Certain Markets
Based on their behavior and marketing the past few years i believe this 100 percent. Pack it up boys, it was a good run.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Changes Partly Because Microsoft 'Isn't Seeing Strong Growth', Claims Analyst
That's what happens with subscription services. They're guaranteed to fail because you can only reach so many customers and that's it. Prices are gonna get higher every year.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Gets Price Increases And New 'Standard' Subscription Tier
The line must go up. And since Xbox put all its eggs in the gamepass basket the only way for the line to go up is for gamepass prices to go up.
Re: Talking Point: Is There A Place For 'Snap Mode' On Xbox In 2024?
I would use it to like have a show on in the background while i browse games on the store but that's really the only scenario i could imagine id use it.
Re: Forza Horizon 4 To Be Delisted On Xbox And PC In December 2024
If a game is gonna be delisted this is the way to do it. Plenty of prior notice and informing people about potential sales.
Re: Xbox Set To Miss Out On Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection
It's always one step forward and two steps back with Xbox. Square Enix is supporting Xbox more, but now Capcom and Koei Tecmo and supporting them less.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Interested In Any Of The New Xbox Series X|S Models?
All i wanted at the start of the generation was a black Series S and i got one. Gonna stick with it till next gen and probably beyond.
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Feeling About Fable After The Xbox Games Showcase?
It looks like they're just making a generic fantasy rpg
Re: Phil Spencer On Recent Studio Closures: It's About Running A 'Sustainable Business'
He should just answer every question with "corportate answer number _"
Re: Gears Of War: E-Day Dev Is 'Not Retreating' From The Modern Gears Saga
I don't trust the coalition with this at all. I see this as their way to change the established story and lore to what they want it to be.
Re: Xbox Announces Three New Series X|S Consoles Launching In 2024
We need bigger expansion cards or better yet a way to use our own ssd's, not new consoles
Re: DOOM: The Dark Ages Confirmed As A Day One PS5 Release In 2025
Digital Foundry: "Doom Dark Ages shadows textures are slightly more crisp and gun models contain one more pixel on PS5 making it significantly better to play it on Playstation."
Re: 'Gears Of War: E-Day' Is The Next Instalment In Xbox's Famous Franchise
Pretty bad that the Coalition just gave up on their own trilogy to make a prequel. Sadly i don't trust them one bit with this. I'm expecting tons of lore changes and continuity errors. Among other things.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
3 games interested me
Re: Fable Officially Returns To Xbox In 2025, Featuring Even More Snarky Humour
@Kezelpaso A more than fair point 😂
Re: Fable Officially Returns To Xbox In 2025, Featuring Even More Snarky Humour
Where is this humor you speak of? Wasn't in the trailer i saw.
Re: Best Xbox Exclusives
@TheBeardiest It has some of the best platforming of any game I've played, and the combat is unique in that you're more supporting from range and issuing commands while your companions do the bulk of the fighting, along with the concept of being able to defeat an enemy by removing its core. I enjoyed the main character as well.
It's no masterpiece and it's not anywhere near my list of all time great games, but i had fun with it and it's much more unique than most open world games that have come out since.
Re: Xbox Appears To Be Changing The Box Art For New Physical Releases
Looks like they finally realized how hideous that white banner was
Re: Talking Point: What Convinced You To Pick Xbox In The First Place?
After having a PS2 for years my step brother bought a 360 not long after it came out. I said "why wouldn't you just wait for the PS3?"
Then Gears of War came out, i got hooked, and Xbox has been my primary platform ever since.
Re: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 20-24)
May 21st is one hell of a day. Hellblade 2, System Shock, and Neptunia all at the same time.
Re: Crash, Spyro Dev Website Replaced With Mysterious Logo
Spyro vs Crash: Dawn of Justice
Re: OG Xbox Creator: I Believe In Xbox, Despite This Week's 'Tragic' Job Losses
It really is something for Seamus to still be able to have some optimism after everything that's happened over the last decade. Respect.
Re: Hi-Fi RUSH Is Currently Being Reverse-Review Bombed On Steam
Outta do this on Xbox too
Re: Xbox's Sea Of Thieves Plunders PS5 Charts, Becoming Europe's Best-Selling Game In April
This is a great example of how the internet warps perception. All the non stop hype about Stellar Blade and Sea of Thieves of all things outsold it. Not ripping on Stellar Blade, but based on all the online hype you'd of thought it was gonna do insane numbers.
Re: Xbox Veteran Suggests Recent Decisions 'Probably Aren't Being Made By Phil Spencer'
I agree, but those decisions are being made due to Phil's inability to improve Xbox's standing in the market. The NHL never took over ownership of a successful franchise, they took over for ones that were collapsing due to mismanagement. It's the same thing happening here.