@Tasuki This event is important for three reasons: it allows Xbox to nurture a working relationship with developers and publishers, connect with japanese gamers directly and raise the platform's profile in a very important market. I hope they never abandon Japan.
Cliffy's on point. Gears 4 and 5 are good games, but they lack that same soul the first two had. I think it might have to do with the lead character. Big Marcus Fenix fanboy here.
@ThatFilbo Wouldn't that imply that MS is indirectly financing the war of aggression against the Ukranian people? I mean, they paid to have the game on Game Pass, no? Should I stop supporting Xbox?
This is certainly in direct conflict with previous statements made by Phil. I really don't know what to think about this news. The reasoning behind this investment needs to be clarifed.
Almost a shadow drop. I do wonder how many of these Game Pass deals with publishers close at the last moment. Or, Xbox might be trying to keep a low profile as of late because, why not?
My calendar's been marked since the release date was announced. I hope Pentiment gets a physical release at some point. So...uhm, what Reggie said. ๐
@Tharsman Actually, it was the Holy Roman Empire during the Renaissance, but there you go. I do agree that their marketing needs work. They should be talking more about their games. Some people are unaware Grounded left the beta.
@Tharsman I'm actually concerned about Pentiment. It comes out in less than two weeks and we've yet to see a good fleshed-out preview of it. Are they aware we know very little about the game? Or do they expect it to do poorly?
As I stated someplace else, the best thing about the deal going through, is we won't have to hear about this acquisition process anymore. Other than a Hexen Collection, that is.
@armondo36 It does look like an Xbox 360 game running on Series X through backwards compatibility. That being said, it's tri-Ace, so I will support them. You know, if they're hurting financially, maybe uncle Phil can help them out.
"Although it seems like Japan will be missing out on The Calisto Protocol,..."
They are purchasing the NTSC U/C version through Amazon. Even the Series X version charted on their 'Best Sellers' list. Also, the listing on the japanese Xbox store is still up, since it forwent the Cero rating in favor of the IARC one, instead. All they need to do now is acquire an Xbox.
The fact it grew 27% with NO first party releases, is very reassuring. I'm more worried about the silence surrounding Pentiment. I mean, it comes out in less than a month.
I still can't get over the fact that MLB chose to partner with Xbox to heavily promote their game, leaving PlayStation looking like a veritable cuckold.
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Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Event?
I wanted the Pixel Remasters and that's what I got. A C, most definitely...
Maybe. ๐
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed To Feb 2025, Partly Due To Poor Start For Star Wars Outlaws
"Bad news for anyone who's been looking forward to Assassin's Creed Shadows..."
This game is bad news. Period. ๐ฎโ๐จ
Re: Ubisoft Cancels Tokyo Game Show Livestream Right At The Last Minute
"Posting on Twitter just yesterday, Ubisoft Japan has has cancelled its previously planned TGS livestream..."
Even AC Shadows articles are not immune to mishaps.
Re: Lunar Remastered Collection Brings Retro JRPG Action To Xbox In Spring 2025
I miss Working Designs. ๐ฅน
Re: 'Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1-2 Remastered' Heading To Xbox In December 2024
"...this Legacy of Kain collection will be playable in either its original form or the team's newly-remastered presentation."
This should be the treatment all remasters get, and something that still irks me about The Bard's Tale trilogy.
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From September 2024's State Of Play Event
Lunar Collection on Xbox. Imagine that... ๐
Re: Xbox At Tokyo Game Show 2024: Date, Start Times, And What To Expect
Pixel Remasters, please.
Re: Phil Spencer Invites Xbox Fans To Tune Into Tokyo Games Show 2024 Broadcast
"Weโll also showcase an exciting lineup of games from third-party partners primarily based in Japan..."
This is what I want.
Re: Ubisoft Hints At Potential 60FPS Xbox Update Coming To Assassin's Creed Syndicate
This is nice, but a resolution increase would be even better. Syndicate doesn't look great at 900p.
Re: Xbox Fans Hoping For Backwards Compatibility Announcement As 'Singularity' Gets Relisted
Delighful news. I hope Singularity is made backwards compatible, along with Quake 4 and Wolfenstein.
Re: Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast Airs Later This Month
@Tasuki This event is important for three reasons: it allows Xbox to nurture a working relationship with developers and publishers, connect with japanese gamers directly and raise the platform's profile in a very important market. I hope they never abandon Japan.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Adds New 'Hide & Seek' Game Mode In Latest Update
I don't "get on" games that come with an expiration date.
Re: TMNT: Shredder's Revenge 'Dimension Shellshock' DLC Arrives On Xbox This Month
It's difficult to put down Shredder's Revenge as is. I'm looking forward to the DLC.
Re: Starfield Backstory Reveals What Happened Leading Up To 2330 A.D.
"2305 - Barrett joins Constellation."
I hope FF7 Remake joins Game Pass before that. ๐
Re: Bethesda Exec Urges Patience In Response To Restless Starfield & Fallout Fans
He's been like this since the FTC trial. ๐ข
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw Remake Gets A New Name And 2024 Release Date
@Snake_V5 I wonder what happened to The Last Night. ๐
Re: Less Than 24 Hours Since Launch, Stray Is Already Dominating The Xbox Charts
@Cikajovazmaj You're a cat?! ๐ How do you manage to type?
Re: Microsoft Was Interested In Buying Zynga At One Point, Reveals Xbox Boss
"I have a lot of respect for the people at Zynga and what they've built."
Even for Donny?! ๐
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Survival Horror Game 'The Chant'
The scores are mediocre, but so they were for Scorn as well. Yes, I'll check it out.
Re: Modern Warfare 2's Latest Update Is Over 40 Times Larger On Xbox Than PlayStation
I'd advise people to play something worthwhile instead. Like Tianding, for instance. ๐๐ผ
Re: 'Blight Survival' Dev Hoping To Bring Epic Medieval Slasher To Xbox
"...we need to establish a partnership with Xbox..."
And what's keeping them from doing just that? What are they trying so hard not to tell us? Cryptic *****.
Re: Gears Of War Creator On Sale To Xbox: 'Epic Didn't Really Know What To Do With The Franchise'
Cliffy's on point. Gears 4 and 5 are good games, but they lack that same soul the first two had. I think it might have to do with the lead character. Big Marcus Fenix fanboy here.
Re: Return To Monkey Island Gets Xbox Game Pass Trailer Ahead Of Launch
@themightyant That's an interesting theory. Maybe, sure. Very considerate towards the publisher, if that is the case.
Re: Atomic Heart Release Date Confirmed With Explosive New Gameplay Trailer
@ThatFilbo Wouldn't that imply that MS is indirectly financing the war of aggression against the Ukranian people? I mean, they paid to have the game on Game Pass, no? Should I stop supporting Xbox?
Re: Roundup: 'Ghost Song' Is Impressing Critics Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
I was already sold on Ghost Song, so this is very encouraging to hear. ๐
Re: Microsoft Invests In Korean Blockchain Game Developer
This is certainly in direct conflict with previous statements made by Phil. I really don't know what to think about this news. The reasoning behind this investment needs to be clarifed.
Re: Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 1)
Tianding is beautiful. First half of November is stacked!
Re: Return To Monkey Island Gets Xbox Game Pass Trailer Ahead Of Launch
Almost a shadow drop. I do wonder how many of these Game Pass deals with publishers close at the last moment. Or, Xbox might be trying to keep a low profile as of late because, why not?
Re: Obsidian's Pentiment Is Now Ready To Pre-Install On Xbox Game Pass
My calendar's been marked since the release date was announced. I hope Pentiment gets a physical release at some point. So...uhm, what Reggie said. ๐
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Admits 2022 Has Been 'Light' On Games, Talks Plans For The Future
@Tharsman Actually, it was the Holy Roman Empire during the Renaissance, but there you go. I do agree that their marketing needs work. They should be talking more about their games. Some people are unaware Grounded left the beta.
Re: Fatal Frame: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse Heads To Xbox Next March
Marie Rose outfit?! ๐
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Admits 2022 Has Been 'Light' On Games, Talks Plans For The Future
@Tharsman I'm actually concerned about Pentiment. It comes out in less than two weeks and we've yet to see a good fleshed-out preview of it. Are they aware we know very little about the game? Or do they expect it to do poorly?
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 31 - November 4)
I'm looking forward to The Legend Of Tianding and Missile Command. Yup.
Re: Xbox Boss Remains Confident Activision Blizzard Deal Will Be Approved
As I stated someplace else, the best thing about the deal going through, is we won't have to hear about this acquisition process anymore. Other than a Hexen Collection, that is.
Re: Xbox Console Exclusive 'Somerville' Launches On Game Pass In November
It makes me wonder, where is The Last Night?
Re: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Star Ocean: The Divine Force
@armondo36 It does look like an Xbox 360 game running on Series X through backwards compatibility. That being said, it's tri-Ace, so I will support them. You know, if they're hurting financially, maybe uncle Phil can help them out.
Re: The Callisto Protocol Has Been Cancelled In Japan After Clash With Ratings Board
"Although it seems like Japan will be missing out on The Calisto Protocol,..."
They are purchasing the NTSC U/C version through Amazon. Even the Series X version charted on their 'Best Sellers' list. Also, the listing on the japanese Xbox store is still up, since it forwent the Cero rating in favor of the IARC one, instead. All they need to do now is acquire an Xbox.
Re: N64 Classic 'Glover' Is Coming To Xbox, Along With Many Other Old-School Games
I've got my eyes on Breakers and the Visco Collection. QUByte targets a very niche audience, but I am that audience!
Re: Xbox Game Pass Growth Slower Than Expected After Microsoft Sets High Targets
The fact it grew 27% with NO first party releases, is very reassuring. I'm more worried about the silence surrounding Pentiment. I mean, it comes out in less than a month.
Re: InXile Says Xbox Ended Up Being The 'Perfect Match' For The Studio
@NeoRatt This. Implying that Campbell is being disingenous with her praise (or lying, as it is being suggested) is both cynical and insulting.
Re: Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Is Getting A Remake For Xbox
Since Marvelous is in a giving mood with Xbox, how 'bout some Senran Kagura, hmm?
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Call Of Duty Campaign On Xbox?
Black Ops 1, World at War, lastly WW2.
Re: Fallout 4 Free Xbox Series X And S Upgrade Announced For 2023
@Fenbops Hear! Hear!
Re: Random: Weโre Loving These Guardians Of The Galaxy Themed Xbox Controller Designs
They look very nice. I didn't know he went by POPeArt now. ๐
Re: Review: Scarlet Nexus - Bonkers Combat, With An Even More Bonkers Story
"Gorgeous world to discover"
This. Shortcomings aside, the world is eye candy. Character design is decent enough, too.
Re: Xbox Dominates Steam Top Sellers Chart For Second Week In A Row
Not bad for a "67 on Metacritic" game. ๐
Re: Video: Tales Of Arise's Opening Animation Is Absolutely Stunning
The opening animation is indeed stunning, but the song? Nothing an aggressive ear infection couldn't fix.
Re: BioWare Shares New Dragon Age 4 Concept Art, Apologises For Missing EA Play Live
Not really. I mean, they won't show up, so it's really hard to be excited about something like this to be honest. ๐
Re: The Fourth Instalment In The Dark Pictures Anthology Has Seemingly Been Revealed
These Dark Pictures games keep flying under the radar for me, yet they still keep making them. Assuredly, they must have a cult following.
Re: Random: Xbox Challenges YouTuber To Build Wearable 'Baseball Cannon'
I still can't get over the fact that MLB chose to partner with Xbox to heavily promote their game, leaving PlayStation looking like a veritable cuckold.