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I hope "maps and environments" can be good.
Otherwise, I'll pass.
Sorry to be honest.

@themightyant
Sony says "For The Players", you say "Luxury"
Believe you me, I do not like sony at all, but I am kind'a leaning towards "for the players" motto.

Windows based new Xbox with steam support sounds great (to me) if priced affordable.
I am ready to buy upcoming xbox instead of an overpriced graphics card.

If Dear Mr. Phil Spencer comes up with a stronger flagship console, I'll be more than happy to buy next xbox, instead of PS6.
My funds ready.
I hope it turns out to be better, both on hardware and software wise.
...
I was preffered the very first xbox instead of PS2, years and years ago. I always been happy with it.
I am not interested in any type of hendheld, but can not wait for next beefy flagship xbox.
I am hoping that (especially software wise) it is going to be better console, unlike to xbox series x.

I played (both) on Xbox One S and PC, who knows how many hundreds of hours.
Probably I almost fully consumed it.
There is no reason for me to re-install it and spend more time.

Dear friend @Nintendo4Sonic
Colsoles, with and without disk drive, must co-exist.
For now, it is the only way we can be sure that "sony & microbe-soft" duo won't be able to abuse gamers of this world.
We (all end users) are eternal friends, regardsless the type of games we prefer...

Dear my friend @Nintendo4Sonic
I am also happy that world does not spin around me.
I am only a mere one, among the hundreds of millions of gamers in our world.
I am not saying (as I never did) physical copy of games must die.
I got close to 90-95 box / disc games of Xbox and Xbox 360
But it if we include the counting PS3, PS4, PC disk games, they are close to 200 (not to mention hundreds of DVD and Blue Ray Disk Movies). My shelves are not only filled with science, scienfiction and fantasy books, but also with physical games.
I respect and support the physical media games (despite the fact that I have no more additional room for new games in my house) because, I fear that sony/microbe-soft duo, may abuse gamers via the absence of the physical media.
But, I am sick and tired of paying 100 $ more for the disk drive on each new console.
By the way (as you know) gamers of our world lost their purchasing power. We need, more affordable, lighter, less electricity consuming, less heating, less space accupying consoles and personal computers.

I am really sick and tired of paying additional 100 $ for the disk drive I do not use.
Not to mention;

• consuming more electricity,
• making the console (unnecessarly) chunkier
• making console (unnecessarly) heavier
• occupying more space
• wasting my valuable time, for the looking for disk copy of the game I hope to buy.

I do not know, why "Shadow of The Erdtree" never goes on sale ?
I mean... Why?

Probably,

• Hi-Fi Rush
• Forza Horizon 5
• Warhammer 40.000 Dark Tide
• Wo Long
• Lies of P
• High on Life
• Elden Ring

We need (both hardware and software wise) powerful flagship console.
1 - It must have (both) with and without diskdrive models
2 - Adequate ssd size
3 - Reasonable price
4 - No bandatory (and seperate) subscription for online play
5 - 100% Backwards compability to all previous xbox games, along with pc games.

Dear friend @Lup

I am very happy that nobody asked "very loong and comprehensive answer"

I wish, I had an adequate free to time to play Halo 2 on Xbox.

I like story mode of Halo 2 more...
Probaby the Best Halo Game ever made...

Dear friend @Grackler
Ha ha ha

Cleverly designed & increased durability controllers are always welcome.

I stated that back in 2017 and I'll repeat again (hopefully one last time):
GAMING WORLD NEEDS CORRECT WAY OF REWARDING AND INCENTIVES.
GAMERS WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO PLAY & COMPELETE GAMES, IN CASE "SONY/VALVE/MICROSOFT" TRIO IMPLEMENTS RIGHTFUL REWARDING MECHANISMS.
ACHIEVEMENTS MUST BE CONVERTIBLE TO REAL PURCHASING POWER, WHICH CAN BE USED FOR REFUND OR BUYING OTHER GAMES.

I bought my first Xbox, instead of PS2, because it was superior hardware wise and it delivered. I still keep it and never gonna sell it.
I bought Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited Edition, not just because it's GPU was stronger than PS3's, but also games were lovely.
I bought Xbox One S because it was affordable and natively supported 4K BlueRay Movies.
I was going to but Xbox Series X but I was waiting for disk driveless model which never release in time.
So, I am waiting for next gen flagship xbox console. I am hoping that it is going to have better hardware components than PS6.
I'll gladly consider to buy it, in case it (hardware wise) it is superior and diskless model is 100 $ cheaper.

If I even glimpse at the screen of the controller, heretics in warhammer 40.000 universe would murder me in an instant.
So... No! Thank you.

I play;
1 - Grim Dawn (with all DLCs)
2 - Warhammer 40.000 Dark Tide
3 - Lego 2K Drive
this weekend...

Indie games where all the creative ideas implemented to modern gaming world.
Microbe-soft and sony should focus on independent game developers.
Sinking fortunes to each & every AAA project are not sustainable.

I bought Xbox a few mounts after Halo 2 was launched. I also bought additional controller to play (co-op) with my friends.
We were blown away...
I was so happy saving money by not purchasing PS2.
Games were much better on Xbox due to the stronger hardware (such as "BurnOut 3 - TakeDown" )

Played (almost non-stop)

• Grim Dawn (with all DLCs)
• Warhammer 40.000 Darktide
  Literally can not be more happy

I am afraid "Hard Pass" for me..

I am playing the games same as previous weekend:
1 - Grim Dawn
2 - Warhammer 40.000 DarkTide

I bought Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited Edition (with 2 controllers) and still keeping it.
UNSC Pillar of Autumn themed console and controllers are lovely.
Even the disk drive has sound effect with Master Chief's Shield Charge sound.
Can not be more happy...
I got infinite good memories with;

• Dark Souls
• Halo Reach
• Forza Horizon
• Halo ODST
• Halo 3
• Lost Odyssey
• Forza Motorsports

Regarding to "Will DOOM: The Dark Ages Become id's Best Modern DOOM Game?" question;
We hope so...
I am saying that as a most distant person to the genre.
Because, better games needed more than ever in this current era.
I am more of a souls, frp, arpg and jrpg person but, as I stated above, "we need better games more than ever been".

Dear friend @Isolte
As long as you level up constantly and keep upgrading your weapons should be fine (on the first run).
You'll be able to make your guardian spirit stronger from "new game +" onwards.
You won't believe how invincible you'll become.
Enjoy!

Dear @Isolte
Ok.
I platiniumed both "Nioh 1" and "Nioh 2"
Therefore, please feel free to advise if you need any assistance and/ or companion. I can re-install them and help you.
Both great games...

Dear @Isolte
Thank you my friend.
Grim Dawn is so much fun. Especially in these winter days
By the way,
"Nioh 2" nothing but pure joy. It is all about progressing step by step (without rushing) and making our warrior stronger and stronger, along with our guardian spirits (thanks to amazing soul cores).
By the way, which skill did you chose for your character?

I am playing non-stop
1 - Warhammer 40.000 DarkTide
2 - Grim Dawn (with all DLC's)
3 - Little Big Planet 3

Dear friend @Isolte
As you know "Nioh 2" is among the best games ever developed.
Please enjoy

Despite the fact that I have PS+ (essential) subscription until December 2030, I am so happy that I did not waste any money for "PS5" or "PS5 Pro"... Maybe I'll consider PS6 after it is released.
Until than, I'll continue to reduce my backlog on Xbox One S, PS4 and PC.
No need to rush.

Dear friend @Rog-X
souls games are already on xbox. Therefore, it won't " a legendary surprise" if it turns out to be some new souls game.
There is nothing surprise about it...
(By the way, what is wrong with souls games, for you anyway?)

The reasons why I had to give up the idea of buying xbox series x are
1 - Not enough storage
2 - Expensive and (for me) useless disk driver

I would have (gladly) buy some xbox series x version without disk driver and with at least 2 TB ssd.
But it is too late since 2024. I'll have a look at next generation consol options.
I hope, sony and microbe-soft won't do the same mistakes that they did it in current generation. Fingers crossed.
(Note: The reasons I have not buy PS5 are

• weak cpu
• weak gpu
• not enough storage
• unnecesarly and annoyingly chunky case
• liquid metal leaks)

Unfortunately, so many amazing games trapped back in previous xbox consoles. If microbe-soft decides to save and enhance them, I am all for it.
There is a gigantic treasure lying down in the xbox library.

Honest, order for me:
1. PC
2. Xbox One S
3. Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited Edition

Lies of P
Wo Long
Elden Ring
Code Vein

Using my "xbox one s" at all times...
Do not have any remorse... Solid console worth more than what I paid for it...

I got Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited Edition with 2 controllers which I will never give away...
Along with;

Lost Odyssey
Halo Anniversary Edition
Halo 3
Halo Reach
Halo Wars
Forza Motorsports 3
Forza Horizon
Dead Uprising 2 Off The Record
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Gears of War
Gears of War 2
Gears of War 3
Fable II
Nighty Nine Nights
Kinect Rush
Dark Souls
Kingdom Under Fire, Circle of Doom
and many more as in disk format...

Bought nothing so far...

"My Favourite Memory" of this generation is not to buy any new console. No "xbox series x" , No "xbox series s", No "ps5". I played the games on "PC", "xbox one s" and "ps4"...
I was waiting to buy "xbox series x - enhanced edition" with 2 TB ssd and no disk driver which is never released, maybe until recently. But as you know, it is too late now. We are not far from next generation consoles. I prefer to wait for new xbox. Not gonna buy any recent generation. It is just too late, besides, my 3,5 years of game pass subscription expired.
So...
I may renew my subscription if I buy a next generation console. Until then, I am good wih my PC.

It is kind'a too late, I guess. Cause my hype is already died around last year...
Sorry...
But I'll be very happy to hear it is (turns out to be) a good game.
There are always place for good games in our world.

Dear friend @NintendoByNature
"Halo 2" rules indeed...

Playing "Rime" and "Nioh" lately...

After I platiniumed the "Code Vein" I play "Rime" this weekend.

@Ricky-Spanish
Please enjoy "the lands between"

@Fishysensei

Unfortunately, I am playing Code Vein with a constant agony.
Only 2 more achievements left for platinium.
I did not know that this game is so bad and boring.
Unfortunately I am on NG+5 because game has a despicable glich that does not give you "good ending" trophy on NG+1
I had to unlock the "Dweller in the Dark" tropy on NG+4
Probably, this is the worst game I experienced since Mid-90's.
I will get the remaining trophies and start to enjoying my life again. Fingers crossed...

Gladly bought "Another Crab's Treasure"