I wonder why is a problem that iniative, a new studio, is being helped by crystal dynamics but is not an issue that santa monica have and external studio helping with god of war ragnarok.
Its so tiring to see people bash xbox just because without minimum research about how common this is in the game industry.
Also, "what were they doing last 3 years". You don't just say "lets make perfect dark" and it's all set. There are lots of ideas being thrown in, and discussion, and sometimes, after months the project is finally defined, then start the concept process, images, arts, scripts (sometimes multiple scripts til it get approved), then, when all concept is set and approved the game development takes off. This happens with every single game, you just don't know about it. A real example from the industr: Horizon Zero Dawn was conceived in 2010, development started 2011, the game was announced in 2015 and the final game released in 2017. There is nothing wrong with perfect dark development, that is just how development process is.
That's so tiresome. This never ending thought that every single event has to bring all AAA games in the world. I found amazing that in a event with more than 40 Games people still can't find anything they can enjoy to play, and go out talking how bad the event was. I'm sorry, but if in 2 days of event with more than 40 games being showed and you couldn't find anything to your like the problem isn't the event.
There is also people that complain about interviews on those events, even with the organizers stating this will happen before the event date. Microsoft said 'keep expectations low' and there were people expecting big announcements on Xbox showcase. It's complicated to satisfy a group of people that simply don't read events descriptions and then complain about said events.
If you don't like interviews, just watch the compact video that releases just after those events to be aware of everything presented.
The most unsatisfied community in the world is gaming community, the complaint has no end.
I don't know if i'll be alone in this but I didn't have any issue with Halo 4 or 5, both were pretty good to me. About Didact, yeah, his death happens on the comics, Halo Escalation, I start to reading it after finishing Halo 5 and it helps a lot with the story, it also develops Sara Palmer and other Characters more, filling a few blanks that happen between Halo 4 and 5, I recommend anyone to read Halo Escalation comics, it is great.
I think this is great news. CDPR team is really talented and I won’t blame the devs over mismanagement issue they had. Also, Cyberpunk was a great game to me, I’ve done everything I could in the game, all achievements, gigs, ncpd and everything else. Welcome to Playground!
Yes, yes, yes, they should. I would definitely buy it! I always dreamed about a handheld Xbox. Xcloud is great, but I'm talking about a native, offline experience. I would love it.
I would love if they addedd adaptive triggers to SX controllers. I just don't want they to mess with the AA batteries. I like to have the option. By the way, I use rechargeable AAs.
People keep saying AA is old tech, but honestly, AAs on Xbox controller last long then PS4 Controller battety. I would rather have an old tech battery that last long then a modern ome that can handle my gameplay time.
It would be a issue if the only way to get Series X version was buying Ultimate edition, but that is not the case. You can get Series X only version for $70. It is a high price, yes, but it is no different from what other companies are doing. Next-gen games are priced $70, it's not a EA only thing.
I can't answer this without bias. I love to play on Xbox so I would get a Series S or X anyway and I did. So far experience has been great on the Series S. Game pass is awesome, there is always something new to play and xbo exclusives all there. Quick resume is one of the best features the console has, it's so fast to get back in game after a coulpe hours, you turn on the console and done,that's it, it's ready to play. Most of the optimized games had 60fps upgrade on Series S and that alone was pretty cool. You can fell fluidity that you can't on Xbox One. So far Xbox Series S had been pretty much worthy.
I finished it already, 100%, all achievments and all, but I'll go back when next-gen releases just to see the improvements. I hope it don't take to long for next-gen upgrade so we can have some DLCs too.
The biggest problem with the thinking that exclusives are the only reason to own a console is that you create a narrative that only exclusives matter. Multiplatforms and even the hardware are useless, the only purpose for the hardware is to play exclusive titles.
This generates reactions like people saying if sony keep releasing games on PC they will left PS and go to PC instead. Now, if you look to Series X the console is was sould out everywhere at launch and it launched with no exclusives and few Series X optimized titles. Why was it sold out?! because people bought the hardware by the hardware. The same reason people buy new GPUs, they want to play the games they already have better. And that is what series X|S gives, better graphics, better performance, better backwards compatible games, 120fps.
This way MS can market Xbox consoles and games as two different products. They can sell us the hardware even if we didn't get interested by their first party new games, as they are not saying we need Xbox to play Forza for example, they saying we need Xbox to Play Forza best, but also to Play FIFA best, to play 360 titles with more performance, to play whatever you want with the best quality ever on a console. That is why they don't need to associate Xbox Consoles with exclusivity.
@uptownsoul I don't get this. We're talking about streaming, and if that is the case Series S will also be able to stream the same quality as Xbox One, no loss here. On the other hand you can play Flight Sim local on Series S, but not on One.
@Snake_V5 I bought a Series S and I'm perfectly fine with it. I even plan to upgrade to Series X in the future. Even if Xbox One can stream Netx-gen games we can't pretend that suddenly streaming is the perfect solution for gaming and local play isn't necessary. If that was true Stadia would be a success.
Streaming is years away of be a solution that can compete with the power of local play. I've Finished Yakuza 5 entirely through xCloud, the service is great, but it wasn't the best quality all the times, I had stutters sometimes and quality wasn't always great. xCloud is a good way to play new games on old or weak hardware but by no means it is a replacement for local console or pc gaming.
I don't think everwild ever got a release date that being the case there is no such a thing as delay for games that never had a release date to begin with. Xbox is in a position they can release Everwild in 2024 with no problens as they have plenty of studios with projects in the works. 2021 has pretty good games coming in psychonauts 2, halo infinite, fh5 and flight sim, 2022 is packed with new games, including new first party IPs like, RedFall, Starfield, Contraband. 2023 is expected to have Perfect Dark, Avowed and others.we didn't see compulsion new project yet, so there is that too. Everwild can take the time it needs, Xbox will be just fine.
That said, It was a great show for me. Way beyond my expectations. Great games for this year, great games for next year, new additions to game pass just after the event. Psychonauts 2 getting a release date was an extra since I had finished the first game the night before the showcase. I can easily wait to next year games as game pass will have at least 1 new game every single month from this month to december. 5 of those game pass games are from Xbox Game Studios. Until the end of this year XGS will have a game launch every month with exception of september. To me this event was perfect as I started enjoying the announcements just after the show and I already have plenty of things to look forward. It was an A, a 10 out of 10 for me.
Well, honestly I've played the demo on series s with RT ON and played it just fine. I saw DF video and framerate is unstable all the time, but I couldn't feel this inconsistency during my time playing and I've played the full 1 hour, 30min each demo.
To be honest. I hope MS get them. Looks like the only way to guarantee Xbox receives every Square-Enix games, otherwise they partner with Nintendo or sony, or even relase a game on both PS4 and Switch leaving Xbox out. So for me, I would be really happy if MS acquires them.
I think its a real problem when Xbox Game Studios does this. First was gears tactics, than Flight Simulator and Now AoE4, this is starting to piss me off to be honest. Its Xbox Game Studios, not Windows Game Studios. Every Game XGS release should be on Xbox Day 1, not PC only.
@SegataSanshiro There is one thing tho. After Jim have said that about first party on subscriptions services Sony released Destruction All-Stars for PS5 (It is published by SIE) day one on PS Plus. So I don't know if we can trust him on that.
@GamingFan4Lyf Same here. In my case I can't download anything from PC to My Series S. The store only recognizes my old Xbox One X (That was unlinked and I don't have it anymore)
Unfortunately the only way to have full backwards compatibility without any of those licensing issues is through hardware emulation, but that is out of the cards. So there's no way around, if a dev or publisher don't want or can put its game o BC there's nothing Xbox team can do.
@Tharsman I don't think that will be a issue since this update only improves FPS, but not resolution or textures. So even with the improvement there would still be room for remasters or ultimate editions.
Every time this guy come to say something like this I'm less and less inclined to buy his new game It takes two. It just bothers me that him, as someone from the industry, can't get the info straight from the source and keep complaining about things he doesn't know.
That's great news. I really miss achievments on the Xbox App. It was the feature I used the most to keep track of what I needed to do without need to pause the game with the overlay. I've been using trueachievments for this since they removed. Glad that it is coming back.
@TownYsend and that raise another point. In the future, if you liked his game, you can buy his next game because now you know what to expect, something that maybe would never happen if you hadn't experienced A Way Out in the first place.
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Re: Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Team Will Look At Possible Xbox Release After A 'Rest'
I've finished it on PC, it's a great game. If it releases on Xbox I'll play it again for sure!
Re: The Initiative Partners With Crystal Dynamics On Perfect Dark
I wonder why is a problem that iniative, a new studio, is being helped by crystal dynamics but is not an issue that santa monica have and external studio helping with god of war ragnarok.
Its so tiring to see people bash xbox just because without minimum research about how common this is in the game industry.
Also, "what were they doing last 3 years". You don't just say "lets make perfect dark" and it's all set. There are lots of ideas being thrown in, and discussion, and sometimes, after months the project is finally defined, then start the concept process, images, arts, scripts (sometimes multiple scripts til it get approved), then, when all concept is set and approved the game development takes off. This happens with every single game, you just don't know about it. A real example from the industr: Horizon Zero Dawn was conceived in 2010, development started 2011, the game was announced in 2015 and the final game released in 2017. There is nothing wrong with perfect dark development, that is just how development process is.
Re: Xbox Exclusive ReCore Celebrates Its Fifth Birthday
Finished the game and I liked it. Would love a sequel.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 11-12)
I'm still playing Final Fantasy XIII since it got out on Game Pass.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4-5)
Final Fantasy XIII and PSO 2 New Genesis
Re: Poll: What's Your Most Anticipated Xbox Game For The Rest Of The Year?
Halo Infinite, Riders Republic, Life is Strange: True Colors
Forza 5 as well but could only Pick 3 on the list.
Re: Reaction: Gamescom Has Proved Not Everything Needs A Digital Showcase
That's so tiresome. This never ending thought that every single event has to bring all AAA games in the world. I found amazing that in a event with more than 40 Games people still can't find anything they can enjoy to play, and go out talking how bad the event was. I'm sorry, but if in 2 days of event with more than 40 games being showed and you couldn't find anything to your like the problem isn't the event.
There is also people that complain about interviews on those events, even with the organizers stating this will happen before the event date. Microsoft said 'keep expectations low' and there were people expecting big announcements on Xbox showcase. It's complicated to satisfy a group of people that simply don't read events descriptions and then complain about said events.
If you don't like interviews, just watch the compact video that releases just after those events to be aware of everything presented.
The most unsatisfied community in the world is gaming community, the complaint has no end.
Re: 343 Industries Explains The Lack Of Halo Infinite Campaign Footage
I don't know if i'll be alone in this but I didn't have any issue with Halo 4 or 5, both were pretty good to me.
About Didact, yeah, his death happens on the comics, Halo Escalation, I start to reading it after finishing Halo 5 and it helps a lot with the story, it also develops Sara Palmer and other Characters more, filling a few blanks that happen between Halo 4 and 5, I recommend anyone to read Halo Escalation comics, it is great.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077's Senior Gameplay Designer Joins Playground Games To Work On Fable
I think this is great news. CDPR team is really talented and I won’t blame the devs over mismanagement issue they had. Also, Cyberpunk was a great game to me, I’ve done everything I could in the game, all achievements, gigs, ncpd and everything else. Welcome to Playground!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 31st)
Besides Halo Infinite Tech Preview and The Ascent I'm also playing Halo 5 Campaign
Re: Talking Point: Should Xbox Create A Dedicated Handheld Device?
Yes, yes, yes, they should. I would definitely buy it! I always dreamed about a handheld Xbox. Xcloud is great, but I'm talking about a native, offline experience. I would love it.
Re: Phil Spencer Praises PS5 DualSense, Says There's More Work To Do With The Xbox Controller
I would love if they addedd adaptive triggers to SX controllers. I just don't want they to mess with the AA batteries. I like to have the option. By the way, I use rechargeable AAs.
People keep saying AA is old tech, but honestly, AAs on Xbox controller last long then PS4 Controller battety. I would rather have an old tech battery that last long then a modern ome that can handle my gameplay time.
Re: FIFA 22's Standard Edition Won't Include A Free Upgrade To Xbox Series X Or Series S
It would be a issue if the only way to get Series X version was buying Ultimate edition, but that is not the case. You can get Series X only version for $70. It is a high price, yes, but it is no different from what other companies are doing. Next-gen games are priced $70, it's not a EA only thing.
Re: Random: Xbox Playfully Uses PlayStation And Nickelback To Advertise Game Pass
@UltimateOtaku91 I think they only need sony permission to use trademarks or PS logo. I don't think they need permission to show the controller.
Re: Talking Point: Are Next-Gen Upgrades Worth Getting An Xbox Series X|S For?
I can't answer this without bias. I love to play on Xbox so I would get a Series S or X anyway and I did. So far experience has been great on the Series S. Game pass is awesome, there is always something new to play and xbo exclusives all there. Quick resume is one of the best features the console has, it's so fast to get back in game after a coulpe hours, you turn on the console and done,that's it, it's ready to play. Most of the optimized games had 60fps upgrade on Series S and that alone was pretty cool. You can fell fluidity that you can't on Xbox One. So far Xbox Series S had been pretty much worthy.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 3rd)
Series S - Halo 2 and Pillars of Eternity
PC - Tokyo Xanadu Ex+
Re: CDPR Releases Patch 1.23 For Cyberpunk 2077, Here’s Everything Included
I finished it already, 100%, all achievments and all, but I'll go back when next-gen releases just to see the improvements. I hope it don't take to long for next-gen upgrade so we can have some DLCs too.
Re: It's Official, Microsoft Is Bringing Next-Gen Games To Xbox One Via The Cloud
The biggest problem with the thinking that exclusives are the only reason to own a console is that you create a narrative that only exclusives matter. Multiplatforms and even the hardware are useless, the only purpose for the hardware is to play exclusive titles.
This generates reactions like people saying if sony keep releasing games on PC they will left PS and go to PC instead. Now, if you look to Series X the console is was sould out everywhere at launch and it launched with no exclusives and few Series X optimized titles. Why was it sold out?! because people bought the hardware by the hardware. The same reason people buy new GPUs, they want to play the games they already have better. And that is what series X|S gives, better graphics, better performance, better backwards compatible games, 120fps.
This way MS can market Xbox consoles and games as two different products. They can sell us the hardware even if we didn't get interested by their first party new games, as they are not saying we need Xbox to play Forza for example, they saying we need Xbox to Play Forza best, but also to Play FIFA best, to play 360 titles with more performance, to play whatever you want with the best quality ever on a console. That is why they don't need to associate Xbox Consoles with exclusivity.
Re: It's Official, Microsoft Is Bringing Next-Gen Games To Xbox One Via The Cloud
@uptownsoul I don't get this. We're talking about streaming, and if that is the case Series S will also be able to stream the same quality as Xbox One, no loss here. On the other hand you can play Flight Sim local on Series S, but not on One.
Re: It's Official, Microsoft Is Bringing Next-Gen Games To Xbox One Via The Cloud
@Snake_V5 I bought a Series S and I'm perfectly fine with it. I even plan to upgrade to Series X in the future. Even if Xbox One can stream Netx-gen games we can't pretend that suddenly streaming is the perfect solution for gaming and local play isn't necessary. If that was true Stadia would be a success.
Streaming is years away of be a solution that can compete with the power of local play. I've Finished Yakuza 5 entirely through xCloud, the service is great, but it wasn't the best quality all the times, I had stutters sometimes and quality wasn't always great. xCloud is a good way to play new games on old or weak hardware but by no means it is a replacement for local console or pc gaming.
Re: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania Rolls On Xbox This October
Fatal Frame maiden of black water announced on Nintendo E3 Direct is also coming to Xbox
source: https://twitter.com/KoeiTecmoUS/status/1404846162729791488
Re: Rare's Everwild Has Reportedly Been Rebooted With Banjo-Kazooie’s Lead Designer Now Helming The Project
I don't think everwild ever got a release date that being the case there is no such a thing as delay for games that never had a release date to begin with. Xbox is in a position they can release Everwild in 2024 with no problens as they have plenty of studios with projects in the works. 2021 has pretty good games coming in psychonauts 2, halo infinite, fh5 and flight sim, 2022 is packed with new games, including new first party IPs like, RedFall, Starfield, Contraband. 2023 is expected to have Perfect Dark, Avowed and others.we didn't see compulsion new project yet, so there is that too. Everwild can take the time it needs, Xbox will be just fine.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase?
I was expecting 3 major things:
That said, It was a great show for me. Way beyond my expectations. Great games for this year, great games for next year, new additions to game pass just after the event. Psychonauts 2 getting a release date was an extra since I had finished the first game the night before the showcase. I can easily wait to next year games as game pass will have at least 1 new game every single month from this month to december. 5 of those game pass games are from Xbox Game Studios. Until the end of this year XGS will have a game launch every month with exception of september. To me this event was perfect as I started enjoying the announcements just after the show and I already have plenty of things to look forward. It was an A, a 10 out of 10 for me.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase?
@AtlanteanMan Perfect Dark was announced last year and was mentioned by the end of the showcase again.
Re: The Free Scarlet Nexus Demo Is Now Available On Xbox
Played the Demo as Kasane, now I'll play Yuito. I liked it. I'll try to get it day one.
Re: Netflix Is Reportedly Looking To Expand Into Video Games
@Johnnel @NEStalgia lol 🤣🤣🤣
Re: Netflix Is Reportedly Looking To Expand Into Video Games
If game pass is called "the Netflix of games" what will the original "Netflix of games" be called?!
Re: You May Not Want To Enable Ray Tracing For Resident Evil Village On Xbox Series S
Well, honestly I've played the demo on series s with RT ON and played it just fine. I saw DF video and framerate is unstable all the time, but I couldn't feel this inconsistency during my time playing and I've played the full 1 hour, 30min each demo.
Re: Video: Here's The PlayStation Intro To MLB The Show 21 On Xbox Series X
About XGS logo on PS, that's already happening on Minecraft Dungeons.
Re: Despite The Bad Press, Cyberpunk 2077 Resulted In CD Projekt's Most Financially Successful Year Yet
Almost 80h and I'm still playing.
Re: Several Parties Interested In Buying Square Enix, According To Report
To be honest. I hope MS get them. Looks like the only way to guarantee Xbox receives every Square-Enix games, otherwise they partner with Nintendo or sony, or even relase a game on both PS4 and Switch leaving Xbox out. So for me, I would be really happy if MS acquires them.
Re: Age Of Empires 4 Arrives This Fall On PC, Including Xbox Game Pass
I think its a real problem when Xbox Game Studios does this. First was gears tactics, than Flight Simulator and Now AoE4, this is starting to piss me off to be honest. Its Xbox Game Studios, not Windows Game Studios. Every Game XGS release should be on Xbox Day 1, not PC only.
Re: MLB The Show 21 Coming To Xbox Game Pass Was MLB's Decision, Says Sony
@SegataSanshiro There is one thing tho. After Jim have said that about first party on subscriptions services Sony released Destruction All-Stars for PS5 (It is published by SIE) day one on PS Plus. So I don't know if we can trust him on that.
Re: Xbox Exclusive Quantum Break Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary
I just want a sequel
Re: You Can Play The Entire Yakuza Series On Xbox From Today, And Here's Why You Should
Yakuza is great! Started Yakuza 6 today! I have played from 0 to 5, all of them on Game Pass. It's one of the best series I've played.
Re: Xbox Indie Showcase Event To Feature Over 100 Games Next Week
My hope is to see 12 Minutes and Tunic release dates
Re: Xbox Exec Says He's 'Very Excited' For Some Unannounced 2021 Games
@BAMozzy Yeah, everything points to a no for QB2, but I still hope for a miracle lol.
I love that game.
Re: Xbox Exec Says He's 'Very Excited' For Some Unannounced 2021 Games
Probably Forza Horizon 5, but I wish they announced Quantum Break 2
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Feb 27th)
Still Playing Yakuza 5 through xcloud and Code Vein on Series S
Re: Yep, Xbox Live Has Been Suffering With Outage Issues Today
@GamingFan4Lyf Probably some issue with Xbox about that. Mine also wasn't set as primary. But I'm sure I have done that before.
Re: Yep, Xbox Live Has Been Suffering With Outage Issues Today
@GamingFan4Lyf Same here. In my case I can't download anything from PC to My Series S. The store only recognizes my old Xbox One X (That was unlinked and I don't have it anymore)
Re: Microsoft: We Want More Xbox Backwards Compatible Games, But It's Difficult
Unfortunately the only way to have full backwards compatibility without any of those licensing issues is through hardware emulation, but that is out of the cards. So there's no way around, if a dev or publisher don't want or can put its game o BC there's nothing Xbox team can do.
Re: Poll: How Full Is Your Xbox Series X|S Internal Storage?
Currently with 25 Games installed on Series S internal SSD.
Including Series S optimized games, Xbox One and backward compatible games from 360 and OG Xbox.
So far I'm satisfied with the amount of space available, didn't have any issue to play what I want.
Re: Microsoft Unveils The First Batch Of 'FPS Boost' Games For Xbox Series X|S
@Tharsman I don't think that will be a issue since this update only improves FPS, but not resolution or textures. So even with the improvement there would still be room for remasters or ultimate editions.
Re: A Way Out Creator Weighs In On Xbox Game Pass Again, Says He's Not Sure About The Model
Every time this guy come to say something like this I'm less and less inclined to buy his new game It takes two. It just bothers me that him, as someone from the industry, can't get the info straight from the source and keep complaining about things he doesn't know.
Re: The Xbox Mobile App Is Finally Adding In Some 'Missing' Features
That's great news. I really miss achievments on the Xbox App. It was the feature I used the most to keep track of what I needed to do without need to pause the game with the overlay. I've been using trueachievments for this since they removed. Glad that it is coming back.
Re: Random: Xbox Fan Shares Concept For Improving The Xbox Dashboard
Looks like PS5 Dash to be honest
Re: Epic Games Shares A Look At Its New 'MetaHuman Creator' Tool
YES, YES, YES!!! Finally! I'm waiting for a tool like this for so long!!!
Re: A Way Out Director Says He Prefers PlayStation's 'Strategy' Over Xbox
@TownYsend and that raise another point. In the future, if you liked his game, you can buy his next game because now you know what to expect, something that maybe would never happen if you hadn't experienced A Way Out in the first place.
Re: Microsoft To Merge ZeniMax And Bethesda Into New Subsidiary Called 'Vault'
@Only1PJA there is only one thing. Microsoft already recouped bethesda investment twice last quarter. That change things a little.