Sol4ris

Just make another awesome GotG game for Pete's Sake, Eidos Montreal has proved to be more than capable of delivering.

It seems there will also be a "Scarlet Spider" costume locked exclusively to the PlayStation 5

Oh that's sweet, It's Sony’s usual way of making their fanbase feel special😅....I jest, I jest.

From everyone at Arkane Austin, thank you for playing our games and loving our worlds, it’s been an honor to deliver these experiences to you

No Arkane, thank you!! For some of the most incredibly immersive experiences provided with your games. We'll all be poorer now that you are gone. Godspeed and hopefully you'll return....genuinely sad. 😔

@Sifi

The big difference is Sony are locking down '3rd' party titles they are only the publisher

And that approach clearly gives their fanbase constant elation😅. Somehow people feel empowerment that gamers without a PS5 cannot enjoy said games🤷‍♂️.
Weird as this may sound I don't want Microsoft to follow with perpetual third-party exclusive deals like Sony does.

I really, really hope Microsoft paid as little as they could for Lords of the Fallen, seeing how Hexworks treated the Xbox version with complete disregard.

Great getting Humanity though 👏.

Hellblade 2 for the 100% completion, Wasteland 3 DLC.and continue Chants of Sennaar. Have a great weekend everyone, more so to those in Blighty, it's a long one 😀.

@UndyingInsurgent95

Why isn't Playstation (Sony) doing the same then?

Perhaps because they don't own BethSoft and ABK, and their gaming business strategy might be different to Microsoft’s? They can coexist without following the same principles, and personally I'm totally fine with that.

@Weapon_Wheel

I don't understand. Why does non-exclusivity devalue Xbox?

Indeed, especially with titles that were multiplatform.
Whatever Microsoft does it just can't please people. They aquire two big publishers - everyone's up in arms, they follow a case by case multiplatform strategy (as stated multiple times) and as above everyone's pitchforks at the ready 😅.

It's a perpetual groundhog day here on PX...

I can also confirm Nate's report that DOOM: The Dark Ages is slated for PlayStation as well

Good, the previous games were multiplatform so nothing changes (here) and I hope they'll consider Hellblade 2 as well. Just don't understand why this is treated as some tragedy every time....

@AverageGamer

As a community, we shouldn’t be here joking about that. What is wrong with y’all

I know right? It perplexing and reaching bad taste levels of jesting...

WOW, what an incredible experience!!
I would also like to thank NT for their hard work and dedication to see through with their vision for Senua, and for not turning it into just another hack and slash game.
Very happy that games like Hellblade 2 are being made 😁.

Congratulations to the team and all involved 👏!

@Xbox_Dashboard

I'm actually more interested in what they've done with Campo Santo, Firewatch was excellent...but nothing since Valve gobbled them up.

Closed beta footage of Valve's new "6v6 4-lane third-person shooter MOBA" has apparently leaked online

I can envisage quite a few worried heads at Blizzard over this news, and at how they managed to monumentally screw up Overwatch 2 (compared to Overwatch 1) . Let the scrambling commence 😁....

I'm totally blown away. The graphics, the sound, animation and the weighty visceral combat are all absolutely incredible. Every swing of the sword, block and evade Senua makes, feels like it has impact and purpose. Absolutely love it 😀.

@PJOReilly

Ha! That's the way it is, we're all big softies for one thing or another😉.

I just remembered that that the live service garbage Suicide Squad got an 8, and it was reviewed by the same PJ.
So this is pushing a 9-10 for the more pedestrian players like me who loved the first game😁.

I've been waiting to play this ever since it's reveal, and cannot wait to get home from work and finally experience it for myself.
As for the review score? PX gave an 8 to FH5, one of the best Xbox games of the generation😁.

If they keep the current pricing as is and introduce a more expensive tier with day one Call of Duty releases for the those that are interested, it could work( and I and many like me wouldn't be affected)😁.
It's really the only way to avoid a backlash and apply the same treatment to COD as the rest of XGS output. Let's see....

@Gamer_X

Mate, it looks like you just can't escape your cyber bullying admirers even on PureXbox. They have actually followed you across from Eurogamer 😅🤦‍♂️...

What convinced you to pick Xbox?

The sad demise of my beloved Dreamcast, PGR, Halo, JSFR ,Otoggi, Shenmue...just a few of the reasons 😁.

And because I've always felt like the original Xbox was a sort of spiritual successor to the Dreamcast.
It was also vastly more powerful than the PS2 and once I've played Halo and PGR it instantly become my favourite console platform.
I even bought the translucent edition when it came out. Good times.

@MrBook

Can you play games on Game Pass if you stop paying for the subscription?

No, you cannot

You cannot be that obtuse surely, since the debate is about the inclusion of COD on a a already paid subscription

Props for the attempted spin though, and for making a brand new account to argue semantics 😅

Coms closed

Hallelujah!

@MrBook

What's even more bizarre is your unwillingness or inability(?) to accept that, if someone is already subscribing to GamePass and the inclusion of the new COD does not affect the current price can actually be seen as a free addition.

I can see why certain folk supporting a particular console would get irked about the whole free COD on Gamepass mantra.....

@Banjo-

I don't know if it's sad or hilarious when you think what else there is in their lives

Well, shouldn't we question the assertion that they actually have lives for a start?😅

Between the concern trolls and Xbox obituary/doomsday prophets, it's difficult to discern genuine opinions on Xbox's direction. I'm still baffled (and upset) at Microsoft's decision regarding TGW and Arkane but that's probably because I don't think like a head of a trillion dollar corporation..

@RBRTMNZ

I do, and I'm extraordinarily well fed😉.

although we're inclined to suggest that these aren't linked at all - given how huge Activision is and how long it's likely been working to build Elsewhere Entertainment over in Poland

The article on Eurogamer states that Microsoft subsidiaries have separate budgets, as such is very safe to assume that the two are not linked.

Very good additions.
The big one for me is Hellblade 2 (can't wait), but there is a lot of other games I'm looking forward to try and play.
Good to see Chants of Sennaar joining after I've bought it 😀.

@NEStalgia

You could have at least picked Sony, apparently they've acquired Deviation Games, or whatever was left of them 😉.....

Sorry, but the princess is in another castle....How time flies, was young with hardly any worries ( first time I've played this)😁

@Kooky_Geezer

Tango was also apparently closed for being Japanese and having a different culture. So team green are racists

Was that just a throwaway comment or is it based in reality (got something to back that up with)?... I understand we're all disappointed with Microsoft but racism allegations seem a bit over the top.

Congratulations to Obsidian, Pentiment is excellent and I can't wait to play Avowed.

I just don't care enough about COD for it to influence my position on GamePass. However, if Microsoft's main/sole focus will be only on big blockbuster franchises (as Matt stated) at the cost of indie, experimental and AA projects than I'll likely no longer be a subscriber. I have already let my PS Plus Essential expire and not renew, will do the same with GPU.

And the self-immolation from Microsoft/Xbox division continues. They are now showing more insensitivity and tone deafness than Martian rocks....

The whole division should just go on a press release sabbatical for a couple of weeks

I totally agree. Today's news is so terrible that is really hard to give a damm about anything or anyone related to Xbox management. Unless it's an announcement about the affected staff being absorbed in the greater Xbox Game Studios.

Microsoft have completely lost it and this is utter, utter madness.
My thoughts are with all those people affected by this crazy sh*t decision.

It beggars belief that Microsoft is shuttering down the only Japanese game studio they have. No wonder some Japanese developers are treating the Xbox as some sort if plague carrier....meanwhile in the Microsoft microcosm:

• We are working super hard to bring more and more Japanese support to Xbox. F@ck off you utter sh**ers...

Edit: Let's se how will they now honour the people who paid for Redfall's characters pack.

I've been waiting to play this ever since it was announced, not long to wait now 🙂
In the meantime it's always a hoot to read the overacting posts on another Xbox exclusive....short game that, movie this, aspect ratio the other, (blah, blah, etc, etc.) 😅

Nah, these guys couldn't give a rat's @ss about the Xbox version and now they're planning to have it on Gamepass? It's the Microsoft I guess 🙃...
I'm much more interested on the dlc for Lies of P, a much, much better game and with good optimization.

I'll return for a second playthroug once I've completed Infinite Wealth and DD2.

@BAMozzy

I'm of the same opinion but, please don't post that on PushSquare😉...

@Markatron84

I see, so he's just showing flexibility with his (original) artistic vision. Have a good day mate 👍.

Awful, awful news. I didn't play Kerbal, but Rollerdrome and OlliOlli World are both great games.

@Markatron84

Can Todd Howard not change his mind on things? ...he's not exactly known for writing gospels for the Bible 😉.

@PhileasFragg

Will any of the journalists who'll be involved in face to face interviews and press junkets seriously call Bethesda out on their pre-release BS that not having 60fps and land vehicles were creative choices to give players the best experience?

No, they won't. Because all these big heads and executives from the gaming industry be it, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, EA, Take-Two, etc are just too precious, and before one realises, he/she/them has no longer anyone interesting for questions/interviews.
Unlike us, gaming journalists have to make a living and ruffling feathers over something which in my opinion is rather trivial (more optimization time, high demand for 60fps from gamers etc, etc) and an odd choice of hill to die on (as a journalist).

@NEStalgia

idk push just game the Xbox One game SoT an 8, the same score as everyones favorite semi pron game and 2 higher than Ronin. Anything can happen

Yes, that could also happen. I just wish Yoko Taro would praise an Xbox exclusive every now and again, say, Hellblade 2....or maybe not. Not enough semi-porn for his tastes 😉

@OldGamer999

A second coming for Starfield if you like, as it will get reviewed again for PS5 and maybe a 93 plus game

93 plus game?? For Starfield, the game that everyone loves to hate?
Not gonna happen mate, even if you deduct the (perceived) Xbox tax and add the PlayStation review bonus, it won't come anywhere near that score 😅😉.
Nonetheless, releasing on PlayStation would be a good thing, the more people can play the merrier.

@Tonmoy

one single UE open world game that has the freedom of Creation Engine game. I'm really curious

Not only the freedom but the persistence of items,etc within the game world. Those are staples of Bethesda RPG'S, and one of the many, many things I love and admire about their games.....of course one other option is to just hate on Bethesda and their choice of game engines(que,the comments) 😀

@OldGamer999

Is it me being sceptical or are they getting ready for a late 2024 PS5 release as well

That would be more of a hopeful take, rather than a sceptical one 😉....

Norco is an absolute gem, I love the game and already bought it.

@Ricky-Spanish

We are literally getting a new series x in a few months and they have already confirmed there will be another console and series s/x so Xbox consoles will be around

Yes but where's the fun in reading into that? Better go with the doom and gloom (Xbox) prophecies, it's the in vogue topic 😉....

We’re expanding our games to new platforms, bringing four of our fan favorite to Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation for the first time

This reads a bit like a pitch for regulators: See, we are putting our games on rival platforms....please don't be too harsh on our next mega- acquisition.

@themightyant

Do you not have games?

Of course we have, (we're flooded) especially on mobile phones...🙃

The stats appear to show that Xbox is steadily achieving more success with each PlayStation release

And this is/was the reason behind Microsoft's decision. Hopefully this will lead to more investment for experimental projects and a steady flow of games to GamePass, especially great Indies 👍.

the gist of it is that PS5 has a few advantages despite being very similar to the Series X version overall

....Microsoft and terrible optics, they go together like bread and butter. At this point they well and truly crossed the Rubicon @ loosing theplot....😄