@Chaudy I can only assume you mean with the likes of Naughty Dog and Insomniac? I think those are difficult to compare to the Bethesda deal. Buying a studio that has spent a couple of decades making exclusive titles with the occasional third party title isn't the same as buying an umbrella company that has been making multiplatform games for the the same couple of decades.
I agree Pete Hines had absolutely no reason to apologise, Bethesda were offered an insane amount of money and they were right to take it all it does for me is change the shape of pad I'll use to continue playing there games, I'm not blindingly loyal to any platform holder, if that was the case I'd still be crying that Sega don't make consoles anymore.
@Chaudy how you can rant at Sony for locking games away as timed exclusives but act like Microsoft have never done it is laughable. It was worse on Sony's part to get Street Fighter V as an exclusive game for me than have FF7 for a year.
@Chaudy I'm surprised that Sunset Overdrive didn't do better on the Xbox One tbh I've not played a load of it but I had a blast, that's one thing that Sony have been good at doing keeping hold of IP.
I was expecting a little more and there was a lot for 2022 but seeing Psychonauts get a release date, Hades porting over, Atomic Heart looking like an insane Bioshock and Outer Worlds 2 made it decent but never ground breaking.
F - usually reserved for EA but there was nothing there that I was even slightly interested in. I was hoping to see Beyond Good & Evil 2 or a new 2D Rayman and I really don't understand why they've shelved Splinter Cell. try again next year lads.
@logicslayer historically PC have always cost less than console games its not a new thing that's happened because game prices have gone up (for some games) for the first time in a decade or more. I payed £64.99 for my copy of Metal Gear Solid on PS1 back in 99 so it's not a new thing games costing a lot.
Look at RE Village that wasn't £70 was it? if Sony were forcing devs/publishers that would have been as well.
@blinx01 I like that your reasoning for not subbing to game pass is because people are "casual" gamers, I don't sub because I don't have loads of free time to be able to play 5 plus games month, I have a kids so that makes my game time more limited so I play games I want to play. If it had been around on the 360 I'd of had a rolling on because I was playing more as I had more free time.
@LtSarge what's to say in 2 to 3 years when there's an exclusive every month (which I kinds doubt even with with volume of studios in the ranks now) that it isn't £20+ a month?
Really hope so, we hear from so many platform holder's/dev's that it's the best line up they've ever had only for whats being shown to feel like a slight let down. Hellblade 2 gameplay is what I wanna see most from Microsoft this E3.
yes, if there's games there I wanna play ill still buy and play an Xbox.
Gamepass is an amazing service if you have the free time to play a wide range of games but as someone with limited time to play due to work, family, football & seeing friends (again finally) I can be playing the same game for months.
For instance I finished AssCreed Odyssey at the start of April I started it in mid December, 4 months of game time for £7. Its very rare I have 2 big games on the go at one time nowadays.
I think it should be Microsoft have to ramp up the exclusive front, much like Spiderman on Playstation Indy is one that would definitely be a blast if done properly and by that time Bethesda would be a few years in the Xbox Studios & this would be a new IP for them, my only concern would be Bethesda making it. If its one of the other studios under the Bethesda umbrella id be much more confident.
in all fairness he was always going to say that even if games had stayed at there current prices because he's always going to big up Gamepass (like he should)
@BlueOcean again I said the studio acquisitions were a good thing and im looking forward to seeing what everyone has to show. I'm looking forward to seeing gameplay for Fable and Avowed but I can't get over hyped on a short CG trailer, as time goes on im looking forward to seeing them in action.
and isn't that a problem for people who play games on any platform that they don't have enough time to play the games there interested in?
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Re: Rumour: Warner Bros Interested In Selling TT Games, NetherRealm
@Doctorwhoooourgh KI v MK would be absolute fire!!
Re: Resident Evil Village Has Passed 4.5 Million Sales, Confirms Capcom
I loved Village up to the Benevenito House then it fell off a cliff for me
Re: Rumour: PES Could Be Going 'Properly Free-To-Play' This Year
As long as Master League is still in there I'll be happy
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Sonic Game On Xbox?
Anyone who says anything other than Mania is a psychopath
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Still Wants To 'Do Something' With Killer Instinct
Good!!! I was so happy to see KI return on XB1 such an under appreciated fighter.
Re: Wait, Could Alan Wake Remastered And Final Fantasy 7 Remake Be On The Way To Xbox?
@Chaudy I'm pretty surprised they didn't acquire Remedy back when AW launched seemed like it was a nailed on deal for a while
Re: Bethesda's Pete Hines Apologises To Fans Upset By Starfield Xbox Exclusivity
@Chaudy I can only assume you mean with the likes of Naughty Dog and Insomniac? I think those are difficult to compare to the Bethesda deal. Buying a studio that has spent a couple of decades making exclusive titles with the occasional third party title isn't the same as buying an umbrella company that has been making multiplatform games for the the same couple of decades.
I agree Pete Hines had absolutely no reason to apologise, Bethesda were offered an insane amount of money and they were right to take it all it does for me is change the shape of pad I'll use to continue playing there games, I'm not blindingly loyal to any platform holder, if that was the case I'd still be crying that Sega don't make consoles anymore.
Re: Bethesda's Pete Hines Apologises To Fans Upset By Starfield Xbox Exclusivity
@Chaudy how you can rant at Sony for locking games away as timed exclusives but act like Microsoft have never done it is laughable. It was worse on Sony's part to get Street Fighter V as an exclusive game for me than have FF7 for a year.
Re: Video: Double Fine Dives Deeper Into Psychonauts 2's Story And Gameplay
Hopefully we get a sequel to Grim Fandango next
Re: Wait, Could Alan Wake Remastered And Final Fantasy 7 Remake Be On The Way To Xbox?
@Chaudy maybe it was part of the deal, the devs keeping the rights, that made them exclusive to the Xbox.
Re: Wait, Could Alan Wake Remastered And Final Fantasy 7 Remake Be On The Way To Xbox?
I'm hopeful that we'll eventually get a sequel to Alan Wake one of the better games on the 360 imo
Re: Wait, Could Alan Wake Remastered And Final Fantasy 7 Remake Be On The Way To Xbox?
@Chaudy I'm surprised that Sunset Overdrive didn't do better on the Xbox One tbh I've not played a load of it but I had a blast, that's one thing that Sony have been good at doing keeping hold of IP.
Re: Bethesda's Todd Howard Says Starfield Will Be 'Like Skyrim In Space'
Well of it didn't launch some issues would it even be a Bethesda game?
Re: Phil Spencer Cherry Picks Two Indies From The Xbox E3 Showcase He's Excited For
with him on Replaced it looks great
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase?
I was expecting a little more and there was a lot for 2022 but seeing Psychonauts get a release date, Hades porting over, Atomic Heart looking like an insane Bioshock and Outer Worlds 2 made it decent but never ground breaking.
Re: Psychonauts 2 Finally Makes Its Way To Xbox Game Pass This August
so happy this is finally coming out, 3 days after my birthday though might ask for a preorder 😁
Re: Insider Lists IP We Shouldn't Expect To See At Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase
I'll be pretty disappointed if Hellblade 2 isn't there personally 2 years since its announcement and we've seen a CG trailer.
Re: EA Confirms Battlefield 2042 Will Have Bigger Maps And More Players On Xbox Series X
@logicslayer I did say that first party Sony games are priced at £70 & even though they don't own HM Returnal is a Sony owned IP
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade Today's Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 Event?
F - usually reserved for EA but there was nothing there that I was even slightly interested in. I was hoping to see Beyond Good & Evil 2 or a new 2D Rayman and I really don't understand why they've shelved Splinter Cell. try again next year lads.
Re: EA Confirms Battlefield 2042 Will Have Bigger Maps And More Players On Xbox Series X
@logicslayer historically PC have always cost less than console games its not a new thing that's happened because game prices have gone up (for some games) for the first time in a decade or more. I payed £64.99 for my copy of Metal Gear Solid on PS1 back in 99 so it's not a new thing games costing a lot.
Look at RE Village that wasn't £70 was it? if Sony were forcing devs/publishers that would have been as well.
Re: EA Confirms Battlefield 2042 Will Have Bigger Maps And More Players On Xbox Series X
@logicslayer 3rd party devs don't have to charge £70 for there games, don't blame Sony when EA are charging top whack for a multiplayer game.
I really don't get why people would pay for an online only game when there's a good selection of free shooters out there.
Re: Xbox And Obsidian To Control 'Future Iterations' Of The Outer Worlds
Good to know its still going to be made it could be a nice companion to what seems like a serious Starfield (if the leaks are to be believed)
Re: Pick One: Which Platforming Hero Is Your Favourite?
@VenomousAlbino anyone who likes 3D Sonic needs to be put in solitary 😄
Re: Pick One: Which Platforming Hero Is Your Favourite?
Sonic the Hedgehog but only in 2D I'm not a psychopath.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think Xbox Has Up Its Sleeve For E3?
Hellblade 2 surely has to be there. A new Viva Pinata would be a great surprise
Re: It's True, Xbox And Bethesda Will Host A Joint E3 Showcase
I always thought this would be the case, no point recycling Bethesdas stuff in Microsofts show since there under the same roof
Re: Xbox Appears To Be Cracking Down On One Cheaper Game Pass Loophole
@blinx01 I like that your reasoning for not subbing to game pass is because people are "casual" gamers, I don't sub because I don't have loads of free time to be able to play 5 plus games month, I have a kids so that makes my game time more limited so I play games I want to play. If it had been around on the 360 I'd of had a rolling on because I was playing more as I had more free time.
Re: Xbox Appears To Be Cracking Down On One Cheaper Game Pass Loophole
@LtSarge what's to say in 2 to 3 years when there's an exclusive every month (which I kinds doubt even with with volume of studios in the ranks now) that it isn't £20+ a month?
Re: Talking Point: Looking Back, What's Your First Memory Of The Original Xbox?
the original pad being massive and kinda putting me off, they made it right though
Re: Rumour: Xbox & Bethesda's E3 Event Will Feel Like 'One Big Showcase'
@Terrin yeah maybe have it as a 2 part showcase, that would be pretty great.
Re: Rumour: Xbox & Bethesda's E3 Event Will Feel Like 'One Big Showcase'
@IronMan30 do you think it'll be merged? surely no point having 2 shows when there MS owned.
Re: Rumour: Xbox & Bethesda's E3 Event Will Feel Like 'One Big Showcase'
Really hope so, we hear from so many platform holder's/dev's that it's the best line up they've ever had only for whats being shown to feel like a slight let down. Hellblade 2 gameplay is what I wanna see most from Microsoft this E3.
Re: PlayStation Is Reportedly Surveying Fans About The Burnout Series
Re-release Burnout 3, that's all I want that game was near perfect
Re: Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Xbox Without Game Pass In 2021?
yes, if there's games there I wanna play ill still buy and play an Xbox.
Gamepass is an amazing service if you have the free time to play a wide range of games but as someone with limited time to play due to work, family, football & seeing friends (again finally) I can be playing the same game for months.
For instance I finished AssCreed Odyssey at the start of April I started it in mid December, 4 months of game time for £7. Its very rare I have 2 big games on the go at one time nowadays.
Re: WWE 2K Is Teasing An Announcement At WrestleMania
@JGRockford that's what the AEW games looks to be
Re: Guacamelee! Dev Teasing 'Brand New Game' For The Xbox Indie Showcase
I'd be more than happy with Gucamelee 3, a new IP would be great
Re: Xbox's Social Media Team Has No Interest In Fighting With PlayStation
its people that think they can only pick one side that are the problem.
Re: EA Is Working On Multiple Star Wars Projects, Confirms Lucasfilm Games
hopefully a sequel to Fallen Order, played it over Christmas and was pleasantly surprised
Re: Poll: Will Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Be An Xbox Exclusive?
@Kefka2589 ah makes me a little more confident it would be decent, I hadnt seen that just the teaser
Re: Poll: Will Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Be An Xbox Exclusive?
I think it should be Microsoft have to ramp up the exclusive front, much like Spiderman on Playstation Indy is one that would definitely be a blast if done properly and by that time Bethesda would be a few years in the Xbox Studios & this would be a new IP for them, my only concern would be Bethesda making it. If its one of the other studios under the Bethesda umbrella id be much more confident.
Re: It's Official, Xbox Studio The Initiative Is Making A New Perfect Dark
the only genuine surprise of the entire game awards for me, MS have left PD on the shelf for to long hopefully its a better game than Zero was
Re: Nintendo, PlayStation Celebrate Xbox Series Launch With Microsoft
makes you wonder why people still cling on to the whole "war" side of gaming doesn't it
Re: Take-Two Reaches Agreement To Acquire Racing Specialists Codemasters
wonder if they'll be put onto Midnight Club 🤔
Re: Xbox Boss Suggests PS5 Represents A Heavy Financial Investment
in all fairness he was always going to say that even if games had stayed at there current prices because he's always going to big up Gamepass (like he should)
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Xbox Fallout Games Is Your Favourite?
@TuckNorris85 New Vegas 2 would be great
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Xbox Fallout Games Is Your Favourite?
New Vegas, will be interesting to see if Obsidian get another crack now that Bethesda is in the Xbox Game Studios line ip
Re: Liverpool Legend Stevie G Takes The Spotlight In First PES 2021 Update
@nessisonett *Mr Liverpool 😁
Re: Xbox Acquires ZeniMax Media, Parent Company Of Bethesda Softworks
stunning acquisition by Microsoft
Re: The Xbox Series X Launches November 10th For £449 / $499
Brilliant pricing from MS, I can see them both shifting just a shame that Halo has been delayed
Re: Microsoft Officially Reveals The Xbox Series S, £249 Confirmed
@BlueOcean again I said the studio acquisitions were a good thing and im looking forward to seeing what everyone has to show. I'm looking forward to seeing gameplay for Fable and Avowed but I can't get over hyped on a short CG trailer, as time goes on im looking forward to seeing them in action.
and isn't that a problem for people who play games on any platform that they don't have enough time to play the games there interested in?