@armondo36 But conker isn't really that popular either. The thing with astrobot is that everyone who owns a PS5 knows who astrobot is. Astros playroom is pre installed on every PS5. Conker and Banjo don't have that same brand recognition. Could a game like that do well? Perhaps, but it would need good marketing and probably a cross platform release on Nintendo, since that's where you'll find most banjo fans. Basically, I don't think they could drop a new banjo right now and have it be successful, they'd need to build it up. Release a remake of the original, create a tech demo, or something else like that. They gotta teach people what banjo is, cause most of the Xbox gamers aren't gonna know that.
As much as I would love a new game, I don't think it would be profitable. Banjo kazooie is not as popular as most people try to pretend it is. It's rather unfortunate, but it's how it is.
@somnambulance I think the main problems are because this is the first big game from game science. They clearly have a lot of potential, but also a lot to learn. I also strongly agree on difficulty options, which frankly every game should have. The game has some really cool combat, but it feels like it never gets to shine because you need to try hard the whole game. It feels like the design ideas are fighting against each other. Not sure about the story. I'm unfortunately not familiar with Journey to the West, and I honestly don't know what's going on.But I kinda like that? It's weird, but I just like how random crap can happen, and I'll never see it coming. It's kinda fun.
@somnambulance Yep, my thought exactly. Haven't finished it yet, but those thoughts echo mine so far. I think inconsistency is the number 1 issue. Just beat Captain wise voice last night, and that boss is not good at all. But I do love how different the game feels. Has a very distinct style for sure. I'd say it's about a 7 for me.
@Rog-X Gonna have to disagree on the exclusivity deal. Remember, sony markets the heck out of third party exclusives, and they didn't really have any for this game.
Well that's cool. It's a good game. Not great by any means, but very good. Would recommend if you like this sort of thing. It is VERY hard though. Also wouldn't recommend the Series S version. There is a 0 percent chance that version is any good.
@jesse_dylan I honestly think they must've just not expected it to be profitable. Also, the game was developed by like one dude. He might've just not had time to get to an Xbox version before this.
@jesse_dylan Assumably, they didn't think they'd sell enough copies. But I do agree that now is really strange timing. Maybe it was dunkey's way of punishing Xbox lol.
Man, that trailer for Wuchang looked so awesome. But it's a soulslike apparently. Why does every cool looking action game have to be a soulslike? I like super difficult games sometimes, but I also sometimes want to play a game that doesn't make me want to slam my face into a wall.
This is sneakily one of my most anticipated games. I really enjoyed the WoA trilogy, and think IO can do something special with the Bond IP. (Also, probably don't happen, but a Bond and Hitman crossover game would be awesome.)
@OldGamer999 I'm pretty sure the reason Xbox and game pass weren't mentioned is that Sony still has marketing rights for CoD. (Not sure when those expire.)
At this point, this team at Bethesda has just lost the ability to make good games. I genuinely feel bad for fans of these titles. Like, what faith can anyone have that ES6 won't be a mess? What about the next Fallout? Just a bummer all around.
@NEStalgia it's just so silly. They complain their games are doing poorly, but they don't launch it on the most popular gaming storefront. It's just dumb.
I can't believe this game will feature the return of the beloved characters Memphis Tennessee and the devil from the Bible. Truly great move on Sega's part to include them.
Idk. I'm not gonna play it. I just don't enjoy fps games at all. I am excited however to see if this game boosts subscriber numbers for game pass. Gonna be really interesting how that plays out
For the love of all that is good, do not buy controllers from this company. I've used 3 of theirs, and none lasted more than like 4 months. They're usually cheap, but just splurge and get one that actually works.
@PsBoxSwitchOwner I'll tell you why they waited. It's because the game (not the mod but the actual game) was selling very well on steam prior to the mods release. So, likely thousands of people were buying the game for the mod. Activision wanted to milk sales out of the mod up until the last moment. Corporate evil at its finest.
@PJOReilly sorry man, I really meant no harm by the comment. I more so was referring to corporate suits forcing you to give it a certain score. I'm all for unique opinions, so if you enjoyed the game that most seemed not to, then more power to ya! I was gonna delete the comment, but I'll leave it. that way if anyone else has the same thought, they can scroll down and get an explanation. Once again, very sorry, i really meant no insult to you and greatly enjoy reading your work.
@Banjo- Prejudices? My gosh, it's a VIDEO GAME. I was curious if you had any actual critiques of the video game or if you just hated something popular. I don't even think it's wrong to hate something for it's popularity and/or it's fanbase. It's the entire reason I dislike Minecraft for example. But clearly you're just trolling, so I'm going to stop and hit that ignore button. And if you want to enjoy an echo chamber, I recommend you do the same.
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Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Will Run At 60FPS On Both Xbox Series X And S
Thank goodness. First person games NEED a high framerate or they kinda look like crap.
Re: Xbox's Avowed Is A 'Meaningful' RPG With Plenty Of Choices, Says Obsidian Dev
Interesting... I actually think this game Wii turn out good. The devs seem passionate and everything they've shown looks pretty promising.
Re: Black Ops 6 Campaign Review (Xbox) - Supernatural Surprises Elevate This Year's Call Of Duty
Y'know, I'm not really a CoD guy, but since I've already got game pass, the campaign might be fun to try I suppose.
Re: Helldivers 2 Dev Says Xbox Version 'Isn't Up To Us', But It 'Could' Happen
@Markatron84 lol you're not wrong
Re: Helldivers 2 Dev Says Xbox Version 'Isn't Up To Us', But It 'Could' Happen
Yeah, it won't happen. Shame too, Sony just leaving money on the table honestly.
Re: Review: Alan Wake 2: The Lake House (Xbox) - Connecting The Dots To Control
I keep telling myself I'll get around to this game eventually lol. Don't know if I ever will though.
Re: Bloober Team Says It's Done Making 'Sh**ty Games' As It Prepares For Cronos: The New Dawn
Honestly kinda rooting for bloober team. Another good game or two should probably be enough to shake their poor reputation.
Re: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Sonic X Shadow Generations
The metacritic score is an 80, which is basically the highest a sonic game is allowed to score. So that's good.
Re: Xbox Exec Dismisses Rumour That He Doesn't Care About Banjo-Kazooie
@armondo36 But conker isn't really that popular either. The thing with astrobot is that everyone who owns a PS5 knows who astrobot is. Astros playroom is pre installed on every PS5. Conker and Banjo don't have that same brand recognition. Could a game like that do well? Perhaps, but it would need good marketing and probably a cross platform release on Nintendo, since that's where you'll find most banjo fans. Basically, I don't think they could drop a new banjo right now and have it be successful, they'd need to build it up. Release a remake of the original, create a tech demo, or something else like that. They gotta teach people what banjo is, cause most of the Xbox gamers aren't gonna know that.
Re: Xbox Exec Dismisses Rumour That He Doesn't Care About Banjo-Kazooie
As much as I would love a new game, I don't think it would be profitable. Banjo kazooie is not as popular as most people try to pretend it is. It's rather unfortunate, but it's how it is.
Re: Review: A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead (Xbox) - An Immersive Adventure That Demands Caution
Thanks for the review. Might be a game I play on PC then if the resolution is muddy.
Re: Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Has Been Rated For Xbox
@somnambulance I think the main problems are because this is the first big game from game science. They clearly have a lot of potential, but also a lot to learn. I also strongly agree on difficulty options, which frankly every game should have. The game has some really cool combat, but it feels like it never gets to shine because you need to try hard the whole game. It feels like the design ideas are fighting against each other. Not sure about the story. I'm unfortunately not familiar with Journey to the West, and I honestly don't know what's going on.But I kinda like that? It's weird, but I just like how random crap can happen, and I'll never see it coming. It's kinda fun.
Re: Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Has Been Rated For Xbox
@somnambulance Yep, my thought exactly. Haven't finished it yet, but those thoughts echo mine so far. I think inconsistency is the number 1 issue. Just beat Captain wise voice last night, and that boss is not good at all. But I do love how different the game feels. Has a very distinct style for sure. I'd say it's about a 7 for me.
Re: Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Has Been Rated For Xbox
@Rog-X Gonna have to disagree on the exclusivity deal. Remember, sony markets the heck out of third party exclusives, and they didn't really have any for this game.
Re: Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Has Been Rated For Xbox
Well that's cool. It's a good game. Not great by any means, but very good. Would recommend if you like this sort of thing. It is VERY hard though. Also wouldn't recommend the Series S version. There is a 0 percent chance that version is any good.
Re: Roundup: All The Reveals From October 2024's Xbox Partner Preview Showcase
@jesse_dylan I honestly think they must've just not expected it to be profitable. Also, the game was developed by like one dude. He might've just not had time to get to an Xbox version before this.
Re: Roundup: All The Reveals From October 2024's Xbox Partner Preview Showcase
@jesse_dylan Assumably, they didn't think they'd sell enough copies. But I do agree that now is really strange timing. Maybe it was dunkey's way of punishing Xbox lol.
Re: Four Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At October's Partner Preview Showcase
Man, that trailer for Wuchang looked so awesome. But it's a soulslike apparently. Why does every cool looking action game have to be a soulslike? I like super difficult games sometimes, but I also sometimes want to play a game that doesn't make me want to slam my face into a wall.
Re: Hitman Dev Hopes New James Bond Game Will Become A 'Big Trilogy'
This is sneakily one of my most anticipated games. I really enjoyed the WoA trilogy, and think IO can do something special with the Bond IP. (Also, probably don't happen, but a Bond and Hitman crossover game would be awesome.)
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 16 - November 5)
@BAMozzy Darn, what a thoughtful addition. A crappy game, now with massive input lag! Truly a classic Xbox moment.
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (October 16 - November 5)
Wait, isn't warzone free to play?
Re: Xbox To Host New 'Partner Preview' Showcase This Week
@Markatron84 Hey, it'll win GOTY in 2107 at least
Re: Xbox To Host New 'Partner Preview' Showcase This Week
hOLloW KNighT SiLKsoNG???
Re: Six Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In November 2024 So Far
Super excited to give Flight sim 24 a whirl when that releases. Also Goat simulator says September, which I assume is a typo. Just a heads up @FraserG
Re: Xbox Dolby Atmos Games: New 'Master List' Reveals Over 100 Supported Titles
Oh hey, HiFi Rush is on the list. Nice to see Dolby cares about a great game more than Microsoft.
Re: One Lucky Xbox Owner Could Become A Millionaire With Microsoft Rewards
@OldGamer999 I'm pretty sure the reason Xbox and game pass weren't mentioned is that Sony still has marketing rights for CoD. (Not sure when those expire.)
Re: A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Is Bringing Back This Long-Lost Xbox Kinect Feature
That's it. They sold me. That is an ingenious mechanic.
Re: Halo Enters 'New Dawn' With New Studio Name, Engine And Games
@Elbow That's awesome. Gotta add that vid to the good ol' watch later. Thanks!
Re: Xbox Game Pass's Newest Addition Is Perfect For Achievement Hunters
@Halucigens @FarmDog08 Oh yeah, I kinda blanked on the rewards angle. Too bad rewards kinda sucks now though.
Re: Halo Enters 'New Dawn' With New Studio Name, Engine And Games
@Elbow Hifi Rush was made on UE? That's actually crazy. It doesn't look like any other unreal game I've seen.
Re: Starfield Taught Us That Fans 'Really' Want Elder Scrolls 6, Jokes Bethesda
Bethesda: simultaneously the most and least self aware game developer of all time.
Re: Xbox Game Pass's Newest Addition Is Perfect For Achievement Hunters
Do people actually do this? Play a game just for the gamerscore? I mean, I respect it, but I just don't really understand it.
Re: Jedi: Survivor's New Port Hits The Charts, Despite The Xbox One Being 11 Years Old
And this is why they keep supporting last gen platforms.
Re: Review: Starfield Shattered Space (Xbox) - Bethesda Fumbles A Big Chance To Reignite Starfield's Thrusters
At this point, this team at Bethesda has just lost the ability to make good games. I genuinely feel bad for fans of these titles. Like, what faith can anyone have that ES6 won't be a mess? What about the next Fallout? Just a bummer all around.
Re: Random: Xbox Extends Phil Spencer's PS5 Controller Joke
Actually Xbox, I think you guys have x and y in the wrong spots. That's weird
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Sells 20 Million Copies Before It Even Comes To Xbox
The Internet is really trying to guilt trip me into finishing this game it feels like.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed To Feb 2025, Partly Due To Poor Start For Star Wars Outlaws
@NEStalgia it's just so silly. They complain their games are doing poorly, but they don't launch it on the most popular gaming storefront. It's just dumb.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed To Feb 2025, Partly Due To Poor Start For Star Wars Outlaws
Ditching the early access? Day one launch on steam? Delaying a game to polish it? Is this truly the fabled Ubisoft W?
Re: Video: Sonic X Shadow Generations Story Trailer Released Ahead Of Xbox Launch
I can't believe this game will feature the return of the beloved characters Memphis Tennessee and the devil from the Bible. Truly great move on Sega's part to include them.
Re: Monster Hunter Wilds Coming To Xbox Series X|S February 2025
Holy crap, Capcom was cooking with this trailer!!! So hyped for this one.
Re: Poll: How Excited Are You For Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 On Xbox Game Pass?
Idk. I'm not gonna play it. I just don't enjoy fps games at all. I am excited however to see if this game boosts subscriber numbers for game pass. Gonna be really interesting how that plays out
Re: PowerA Is Promising 'Massive Upgrades' For Its Two New Xbox Controllers
For the love of all that is good, do not buy controllers from this company. I've used 3 of theirs, and none lasted more than like 4 months. They're usually cheap, but just splurge and get one that actually works.
Re: Bizarrely, Minecraft Is Getting A Native PS5 Version But Not Xbox Series X|S
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Re: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Have Drastically Lower Install Sizes
Hooray! I can actually play the game now!
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Xbox Delay Reportedly Tied To PS5 'Exclusivity Deal'
No it's not. This is nonsense and everyone knows that. I wish "leakers" would stop clout chasing with blatantly false info.
Re: Activision Shuts Down Huge Call Of Duty 'H2M' Mod On The Eve Of Its Release
@PsBoxSwitchOwner I'll tell you why they waited. It's because the game (not the mod but the actual game) was selling very well on steam prior to the mods release. So, likely thousands of people were buying the game for the mod. Activision wanted to milk sales out of the mod up until the last moment. Corporate evil at its finest.
Re: Review: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - Rocksteady's Looter Shooter Is A Bit Of A Banger, Actually
@BBB @StylesT I think you misunderstood what I said. Why would I want a game to be bad? That makes no sense. More good games is more good games.
Re: Review: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - Rocksteady's Looter Shooter Is A Bit Of A Banger, Actually
@PJOReilly sorry man, I really meant no harm by the comment. I more so was referring to corporate suits forcing you to give it a certain score. I'm all for unique opinions, so if you enjoyed the game that most seemed not to, then more power to ya! I was gonna delete the comment, but I'll leave it. that way if anyone else has the same thought, they can scroll down and get an explanation. Once again, very sorry, i really meant no insult to you and greatly enjoy reading your work.
Re: Review: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - Rocksteady's Looter Shooter Is A Bit Of A Banger, Actually
Oh, I'm sure this high score has NOTHING to do with the ads for the game plastered on this site for weeks. Sellouts. Absolutely pathetic.
Re: Xbox Grabs Three Awards As Baldur's Gate 3 Wins GOTY At TGA 2023
@Banjo- Prejudices? My gosh, it's a VIDEO GAME. I was curious if you had any actual critiques of the video game or if you just hated something popular. I don't even think it's wrong to hate something for it's popularity and/or it's fanbase. It's the entire reason I dislike Minecraft for example. But clearly you're just trolling, so I'm going to stop and hit that ignore button. And if you want to enjoy an echo chamber, I recommend you do the same.