While I agree that MS needs to strategize and be more mindful of release dates and rotating quality releases, he’s an absolute douchebag for invoking mental health that way.
I’ve met some wonderful people at Microsoft who have a direct impact on the company’s internal culture. This impact needs to find its way to their subsidiaries.
If we’re dreaming, give me the PS5 controller + Nintendo games running on Xbox Series X lol.. That being said, FPS boost blows my mind with some of these older titles.
Adam Conover’s rant was ridiculous. I am starting to understand Microsoft’s logic that Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation all play a significant role that should be preserved in the face of Meta, Google, Apple, Amazon, etc. Maybe I’m wrong? I don’t know.
I don’t see MS buying a Japanese studio or Nintendo due to the very valid reasons above, but I do see them skipping through fields of flowers hand in hand with Nintendo in an alternate timeline maybe.
It’s not often I have nice things to say about an executive, but Phil just seems so down to earth all things considered. He’s made Xbox feel like home.
I’m worried for Nintendo on the hardware front with the Switch heading into obsolescence during a chip shortage and supply chain struggle. I don’t know how they will effectively manufacture a new device. Does that open the unthinkable up? Am I being an alarmist? I mean… not gonna lie, I would love Breath of The Wild 1 & 2 on Series X haha..
@stinkyx It’s incredibly toxic over there right now. Like to a shocking level. But.. I get it, something they love took a black eye. It’ll all work out in the wash eventually.
I’m sure once the contracts are up, PlayStation will still get things like low budget titles that would also grace Nintendo platforms, but eventually the bread and butter will likely steer clear of the house Sony built.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting people in the past at Microsoft that were a big part of influencing positive workplace culture and I know they put a lot of heart and soul into what they do.
@Somebody Respectfully, I disagree and do not imply that queer people are “the world”. She is a powerful source that fuels the abusive fire of the governments, religions, and cultures that you’re referencing. I’ll stop here because I don’t see our perspectives aligning or even needing to, but I will say that I truly wish I shared your perspective that her influence is as simple as “one in eight billion”.
Sincerely, I do appreciate that we’ve been able to have the conversation without swearing, insults, etc. That was actually very refreshing and welcomed. Be well.
@Somebody Well, the good news is that the people affected by the way she has pivoted her money, influence, and fame do not need your approval to feel any specific way about her actions and can define their experience however they deem appropriate considering that it is their lived experience and not yours. Your definition of what is a “stretch” is narrow at best and irrelevant when stacked against the truth of their experiences.
As far as no one and their opinions being able to cause you misery, that is wonderful for you. I’m glad for you that your experience has not left you feeling the way other people do. If what you say is true, I encourage you to be thankful for it.
@Somebody Insinuating that I’ve compared her to Hitler or Castro is the stretch here. Just because the misery doesn’t touch your life doesn’t mean it isn’t ever present and unrelenting for her victims.
Despite all of it, I appreciate how friendly Nintendo and Microsoft are in practice these days even if the relationship is sometimes more one-sided than it should be. Series X + Switch = ❤️💚
@John117 Your comparisons are a bit of a stretch here. This discussion is about a CEO covering up a sex abuse scandal, not someone forgetting to recycle.
@Magabro A few years back I had the pleasure of meeting a big, diverse crew of Microsoft employees and the impression I had was pretty positive. I would be interested to see how their divisions (Bethesda comes to mind) behave.
I really hope this is patched. I skipped this on Switch even though I wanted the portability because I wanted the Xbox Series X’s horsepower and honestly it feels like a lazy switch port even on Xbox.
I loved the original Xbox when it came out. I was early in high school and was a huge Nintendo fan that did not want a PlayStation 2. Xbox was the supplemental console for me back then and it has lasted. Xbox + Nintendo have kept me so incredibly entertained for years. Cheers to the Xbox team for making it happen. I love my Series X!
@Carck I think they were illustrating that since Beyonetta 2 and 3 are Nintendo games exclusively and Nintendo had the rights to the titles, it -might as well- be a Nintendo IP at this point. That being said, I would love more Xbox and Nintendo love. They’re both such innovative powerhouses in this industry.
There are a few things I wish Nintendo would do and putting certain titles they have rights to on Xbox that would benefit from the additional horse power is one of those things.
In all honesty, it’s not Yamauchi’s Nintendo anymore. I would certainly like to see MS and Nintendo be far more collaborative.
I just look at the layout of this thing and then look at the Switch and even handheld Xbox phone attachments and can’t help but be turned off by Steam’s design. It looks like someone combined a Steam controller with the SEGA GameGear then slapped an OLED in the middle.
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Re: Xbox Activision Blizzard Deal Is 'Moving Fast' Says Microsoft President
@SplooshDmg Damn that’s actually a really good point
Re: Halo's Raunchy Eighth Episode Has Left Everyone In Total Shock
I have to say, I actually love it, it’s caused an absolute s*** storm and I kind of enjoy the chaos.
Re: Halo's Raunchy Eighth Episode Has Left Everyone In Total Shock
@PanFriedSoup The fact that he plays a character named f***ing Pornstache in an adult drama about a women’s prison slays me.
Re: God Of War Creator Slams Xbox Boss's Response To Bethesda Delays
While I agree that MS needs to strategize and be more mindful of release dates and rotating quality releases, he’s an absolute douchebag for invoking mental health that way.
Re: Xbox UK Is Giving Away This Adorable Corgi Controller Bundle
Excuse me this is too cute
Re: Four US Senators 'Deeply Concerned' Over Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
I’m a Progressive and cringed at this. A whole ass potential global conflict on the horizon and… ugh. Am I wrong? Am I devaluing the situation?
Re: Damning Report Takes Aim At Xbox's State Of Decay 3 Studio
I’ve met some wonderful people at Microsoft who have a direct impact on the company’s internal culture. This impact needs to find its way to their subsidiaries.
Re: Soapbox: FPS Boost Is The Most Underrated Xbox Series X|S Feature
If we’re dreaming, give me the PS5 controller + Nintendo games running on Xbox Series X lol..
That being said, FPS boost blows my mind with some of these older titles.
Re: GoldenEye Trademark Update Hints At Remaster Release
Remaster on Xbox and OG on Switch Online please!!
Re: Grand Theft Auto V: Story Mode Listed For Xbox Series X|S, With Discount
With the age of this game and number of releases this game has seen, not offering a free upgrade for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 owners is a travesty.
Re: Guide: How To Transfer Your GTAV Save Progress To Xbox Series X|S
Absolutely NOT purchasing this game a third time. Rockstar can shove it.
Re: Ubisoft Would "Of Course" Consider Any Potential Acquisition Offers
Yeah, US and European regulators would lose their sh*t. Not happening.
Re: Xbox Boss Responds To Sceptics, Uses Price Of Game Pass As Example
Adam Conover’s rant was ridiculous. I am starting to understand Microsoft’s logic that Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation all play a significant role that should be preserved in the face of Meta, Google, Apple, Amazon, etc. Maybe I’m wrong? I don’t know.
Re: Microsoft Wants To Bring Call Of Duty To Nintendo Switch
My Xbox + Nintendo combination has kept me happy for years.
Re: Xbox 'Unlikely' To Buy Major Japanese Studios, Says Former Edge Mag Editor
I don’t see MS buying a Japanese studio or Nintendo due to the very valid reasons above, but I do see them skipping through fields of flowers hand in hand with Nintendo in an alternate timeline maybe.
Re: Xbox Fan Shares Their Experience Playing Game Pass With Phil Spencer
It’s not often I have nice things to say about an executive, but Phil just seems so down to earth all things considered. He’s made Xbox feel like home.
Re: Xbox Is Trying To 'Undercut And Dominate' The Games Industry, Argues TV Host
What a load of bunk.
Re: Major Gaming Deals Are In The 'Final Stages Of Negotiations', Says Geoff Keighley
@Snake_V5 Take that back! 😂
Re: Major Gaming Deals Are In The 'Final Stages Of Negotiations', Says Geoff Keighley
I’m worried for Nintendo on the hardware front with the Switch heading into obsolescence during a chip shortage and supply chain struggle. I don’t know how they will effectively manufacture a new device. Does that open the unthinkable up? Am I being an alarmist? I mean… not gonna lie, I would love Breath of The Wild 1 & 2 on Series X haha..
Re: Sony Boss Tells PlayStation Owners To 'Expect More Acquisitions'
@Banjo- God knows there will be plenty in the comments about it
Re: Ubisoft Thinks Players Just "Don't Get" NFTs
Are we really surprised that a company that can’t be bothered to respect its employees would fail to respect its customers?
Re: Xbox Gaming Revenue Up 8% YoY In Latest Earnings Report
I’m so happy to see Xbox coming back swinging, even if it is in a different way. GamePass is great ❤️
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Is Your Favourite Activision Blizzard Franchise?
@Korgon That’s good at least. Every community has their bad apples.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Is Your Favourite Activision Blizzard Franchise?
@stinkyx It’s incredibly toxic over there right now. Like to a shocking level. But.. I get it, something they love took a black eye. It’ll all work out in the wash eventually.
Re: Netflix Wants 'Best In The Category' Game Subscription Service
No shade, but I hope Netflix’s gaming aspirations are eventually crushed.
Re: Xbox Creator Shares NSFW Quote That Nearly Got Him Fired From Microsoft
Hah. I mean he wasn’t wrong back then.
Re: Sony Expects Xbox To 'Ensure' Activision Games Are Still Available On PlayStation
I’m sure once the contracts are up, PlayStation will still get things like low budget titles that would also grace Nintendo platforms, but eventually the bread and butter will likely steer clear of the house Sony built.
Re: Video: Phil Spencer & Bobby Kotick Discuss The Future Of Activision Blizzard Under Xbox
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting people in the past at Microsoft that were a big part of influencing positive workplace culture and I know they put a lot of heart and soul into what they do.
Re: Microsoft Is Buying Activision Blizzard, Reportedly For $70 Billion
@gollumb82 that’s the thing, you don’t even have to buy an Xbox!
Re: Microsoft Is Buying Activision Blizzard, Reportedly For $70 Billion
@Chaudy It’s a bit rough over there this morning lol
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Excited To Share 'More News And Updates' Next Year
@Somebody Respectfully, I disagree and do not imply that queer people are “the world”. She is a powerful source that fuels the abusive fire of the governments, religions, and cultures that you’re referencing. I’ll stop here because I don’t see our perspectives aligning or even needing to, but I will say that I truly wish I shared your perspective that her influence is as simple as “one in eight billion”.
Sincerely, I do appreciate that we’ve been able to have the conversation without swearing, insults, etc. That was actually very refreshing and welcomed. Be well.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Excited To Share 'More News And Updates' Next Year
@Somebody Well, the good news is that the people affected by the way she has pivoted her money, influence, and fame do not need your approval to feel any specific way about her actions and can define their experience however they deem appropriate considering that it is their lived experience and not yours. Your definition of what is a “stretch” is narrow at best and irrelevant when stacked against the truth of their experiences.
As far as no one and their opinions being able to cause you misery, that is wonderful for you. I’m glad for you that your experience has not left you feeling the way other people do. If what you say is true, I encourage you to be thankful for it.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Excited To Share 'More News And Updates' Next Year
@Somebody Insinuating that I’ve compared her to Hitler or Castro is the stretch here. Just because the misery doesn’t touch your life doesn’t mean it isn’t ever present and unrelenting for her victims.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Excited To Share 'More News And Updates' Next Year
@Pichuka97 Yeah going to have to disagree whole heartedly with that. She’s problematic at best and has spread unending misery.
Re: Xbox Reportedly 'Dabbling' With Handheld Console Prototypes For Cloud Gaming
This just makes me wish Microsoft and Nintendo would collaborate in the hardware, online, cloud, and software spaces. A fangirl can wish.
Re: Xbox Publishes 1999 Letter About Trying To Acquire Nintendo
Despite all of it, I appreciate how friendly Nintendo and Microsoft are in practice these days even if the relationship is sometimes more one-sided than it should be. Series X + Switch = ❤️💚
My PS4 is the Spider-Man machine lol
Re: EA Reportedly 'Shot Down' Pitch For Star Wars Battlefront 3
Fallen Order 2 please and thank you.
Re: Phil Spencer Reportedly 'Evaluating' Xbox's Relationship With Activision
@John117 Your comparisons are a bit of a stretch here. This discussion is about a CEO covering up a sex abuse scandal, not someone forgetting to recycle.
Re: Phil Spencer Reportedly 'Evaluating' Xbox's Relationship With Activision
@Magabro A few years back I had the pleasure of meeting a big, diverse crew of Microsoft employees and the impression I had was pretty positive. I would be interested to see how their divisions (Bethesda comes to mind) behave.
Re: How To Fix Brightness Issues With The GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition
I really hope this is patched. I skipped this on Switch even though I wanted the portability because I wanted the Xbox Series X’s horsepower and honestly it feels like a lazy switch port even on Xbox.
Re: Phil Spencer Again Reiterates That Xbox Is 'Not Done' With Acquisitions
@LtSarge I would have to agree. I don’t think the values of those two organizations would integrate well.
Re: OG Xbox Creator: People Who Stood In Xbox's Way Are Now Lauding It
I loved the original Xbox when it came out. I was early in high school and was a huge Nintendo fan that did not want a PlayStation 2. Xbox was the supplemental console for me back then and it has lasted. Xbox + Nintendo have kept me so incredibly entertained for years. Cheers to the Xbox team for making it happen. I love my Series X!
Re: Don't Worry, Disney Classic Games Collection Will Have A $9.99 DLC Upgrade Option
Good. The superior version of Aladdin returns.
Re: PlatinumGames: Tell Nintendo If You Want Bayonetta 3 On Xbox
@Carck I think they were illustrating that since Beyonetta 2 and 3 are Nintendo games exclusively and Nintendo had the rights to the titles, it -might as well- be a Nintendo IP at this point. That being said, I would love more Xbox and Nintendo love. They’re both such innovative powerhouses in this industry.
Re: PlatinumGames: Tell Nintendo If You Want Bayonetta 3 On Xbox
There are a few things I wish Nintendo would do and putting certain titles they have rights to on Xbox that would benefit from the additional horse power is one of those things.
In all honesty, it’s not Yamauchi’s Nintendo anymore. I would certainly like to see MS and Nintendo be far more collaborative.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox Series X|S
Excellent to hear! I’m excited to fire it up tomorrow.
Re: Games With Mouse & Keyboard Support On Xbox One, Series X, Series S
I would really appreciate this for BL3
Re: Random: Xbox Responds To 'PS5 Is Better' Comments On Social Media
@SplooshDmg You had my like at “Twitter is a horrible place” lol
Re: Random: Xbox Responds To 'PS5 Is Better' Comments On Social Media
Xbox has been a class act since Spencer. ❤️
Re: Valve's New Steam Deck Can Be Used As A Handheld Xbox
I just look at the layout of this thing and then look at the Switch and even handheld Xbox phone attachments and can’t help but be turned off by Steam’s design. It looks like someone combined a Steam controller with the SEGA GameGear then slapped an OLED in the middle.