@RetroMan71 Yeah man, I'm hoping they bring Scarface, GUN, and Simpsons Hit & Run for example but I think they have their eyes on the live service type of games only to be honest because the current Activision Blizzard catalogue is just that really along with Microsoft's games at the moment excluding hi-fi rush, I dislike them all but I do enjoy a bit of Minecraft with the family.
Now dust off the Vivendi Games, Sierra Entertainment, Vicarious Visions, Neversoft catalogues, we don't care about call of duty trying to be fartnite with stupid super heroes.
But the main question is if they didn't acquire Bethesda what else would we have seen at the recent showcase that could be coming out towards the fourth quarter, holiday season besides maybe a 6th version of gears 6?
I don't mind 30fps as along as the motion blur isn't super heavy but I'm contemplating on upgrading my GPU 😆just for 60fps atleast, hopefully a 3090 will do the trick with all the bells & whistles.
The harsh reality is, the Xbox is a media device now not a dedicated gaming console, excluding YouTube via TV and the console, most people have other devices to watch and consume other forms of media but if there isn't a top eye catching IP like let's say Spider-Man then people (especially kids) are not going to be running to you waving their money in the air, they need one big time instead of focusing on the subscription-xcloud route with games funded and developed on a budget, it's just like Disney+ & Netflix, they all become junk in the short term, most people only know & play "AAA" games, COD GTA & Fortnite and that's the problem.
I use the original Xbox one for movies in bed but my god its super sluggish without an SSD just loading up the xbox user interface compared to the new consoles, I was playing COD WWII, loading up the class load out system when inside a lobby with a timer changing a few attachments quickly before a game starts, the asset's (guns) loading on screen do set you back a couple of seconds because of it. The lack of stronger/faster WiFi frequencies on that thing is a bummer especially when paying for 500mbs, the console likes to receive roughly 70mbs only most of the time but all in all I do have a Series X now and the Xbox one was used for retail emulation but with that now nuked it's just junk at the bottom of my bedroom shelf ready to be turned on for a random movie night.
It's sounds about right that the CMA have overestimated it all, it's just like parliament with plenty of political waffle, nothing gets done until a year later but it's still all tied in a birds nest.
(But it could said there is an end goal in mind to stop making them eventually)
With the way they go about things over the past 15 years, It seems they want it to be that way for easy sleazy software sales along with government entities pushing green agendas reducing e-waste, I hope there is a console in the next 10 years but if not I'll upgrade my pc every so often, more then ever, get the biggest hard- drive & stick to emulation every time the current generation ends before fully digital forms of media or entertainment are the norm.
@Gamingforlife They are very "exclusive" people, in a high social class that feel a hierarchy because all of their games (that are not always the best) are not available to everyone.
Thanks for the insight (the review) I've just pre-ordered, I was going to jump straight into the latest Sniper Elite 5 game but this seems more appealing and not to long so I'll give this a shot first.
Was hoping to see Dragon Ball Z Kakarot on the list, I wouldn't mind the full current package but due to all the dlc adding up the price I think I'll wait for a while.
It's a shame, I suppose the main three not turning up could give indie developers some shine though but most people only care about AAA "exclusives" & so on like GTA.
I'm hoping they do cross play for age of empires 4 with Xbox & PC because my friend is limited on hardware via his laptop playing just AOE 3 on a APU, we can't raise the stakes like more teams because it struggles at times but the game can be buggy every now & then due to big influxes of enemy's & ships.
It is what it is, If the game is super short I wouldn't be paying these current prices until later on, right about now having a backlog on multiple machines is a bonus.
No chance, not happening!, (is what I went with) but I suppose the way they went about things announcing a media box or whatever it was when the Xbox one was announced in 2013 it could be a possibility in mind for them still.
If they decline this offer and take it further they are sure being a *itch and a spoilt sport, we know they want a sweet slice of that microtransaction pie but like damn calm down, get back in you're "exclusive" bubble and make those live services plus the cinematic interactive experiences.
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Re: Xbox Wins FTC Court Case As Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction
@RetroMan71 Yeah man, I'm hoping they bring Scarface, GUN, and Simpsons Hit & Run for example but I think they have their eyes on the live service type of games only to be honest because the current Activision Blizzard catalogue is just that really along with Microsoft's games at the moment excluding hi-fi rush, I dislike them all but I do enjoy a bit of Minecraft with the family.
Re: Xbox Wins FTC Court Case As Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction
Now dust off the Vivendi Games, Sierra Entertainment, Vicarious Visions, Neversoft catalogues, we don't care about call of duty trying to be fartnite with stupid super heroes.
Re: Red Dead Redemption Rumours Point Towards Upcoming Remaster
I may be the odd the one out but I would love a android port.
Re: Jim Ryan: Publishers 'Unanimously' Do Not Like Xbox Game Pass
Jim dogg at it again, giving a public message to his lapdogs and troll army so they have a script to go off.
Re: AMD Announces 'Exclusive' Starfield Partnership That Will Benefit Players On Xbox & PC
"See that X over there? You can Y it." - Todd Howard
Re: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 Officially Arrives On Xbox This October
I'm guessing the price will be something like 70 beans.
Re: Phil Spencer Teases Multiple Games That Weren't Shown In This Year's Xbox Showcase
But the main question is if they didn't acquire Bethesda what else would we have seen at the recent showcase that could be coming out towards the fourth quarter, holiday season besides maybe a 6th version of gears 6?
Re: God Of War: Ragnarök Dev Chimes In On Starfield's 30FPS Xbox Limit
I don't mind 30fps as along as the motion blur isn't super heavy but I'm contemplating on upgrading my GPU 😆just for 60fps atleast, hopefully a 3090 will do the trick with all the bells & whistles.
Re: Xbox Says Big Budget Games With 2-3 Years Development Cycles Are Over
Well that could possibly decrease the backlog I have built over the recent years 😆
Re: Starfield At 30FPS Is A Creative Decision, Says Xbox's Phil Spencer
As long as the frame timings are really low along with light motion blur, I don't mind.
Re: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Announced For Xbox Series X|S
This is one that will be on my list when it comes out.
Re: New Porsche-Themed Console Designs Feature White Xbox Series X Hardware
When looking at it, I just imagine some stick of rock from the sea side or something.
Re: Our Predictions For The 2023 Xbox Games Showcase
Doritos Crash Course 3
Re: Capcom Is Asking Resident Evil Fans What Remake They Want Next
Code Veronica X
Re: 'Phantom Blade Zero' Developer Hints At Potential Xbox Version
I'm all for this game along with black myth: wukong...(journey to the west), bring it on.
Re: The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Is Getting Dreadful Reviews At Launch
The hobbits,es ruined it, my precious.
Re: Review: ASUS ROG Ally - The Xbox Handheld We've Been Waiting For?
Tempting tempting, preciously tempting.
Re: EU 'Expected' To Approve Xbox Activision Blizzard Deal Next Week
Bring it on, I'm hoping it goes through so they can put scarface on Xbox.
Re: Deals: Xbox 'Next-Gen' Sale Now Live, 300+ Games Discounted This Week (May 9-16)
Getting assassin's creed Valhalla sound's precious and possibly worth the cash, thanks for the insight purexbox.
Re: Xbox Gaming Revenue Down 4% YoY In Latest Earnings Report
The harsh reality is, the Xbox is a media device now not a dedicated gaming console, excluding YouTube via TV and the console, most people have other devices to watch and consume other forms of media but if there isn't a top eye catching IP like let's say Spider-Man then people (especially kids) are not going to be running to you waving their money in the air, they need one big time instead of focusing on the subscription-xcloud route with games funded and developed on a budget, it's just like Disney+ & Netflix, they all become junk in the short term, most people only know & play "AAA" games, COD GTA & Fortnite and that's the problem.
Re: Xbox Mini Fridge Gets Dramatic Price Reduction Across Multiple Retailers
Lemony fresh.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox One Users, What Do You Think Of The Console In 2023?
I use the original Xbox one for movies in bed but my god its super sluggish without an SSD just loading up the xbox user interface compared to the new consoles, I was playing COD WWII, loading up the class load out system when inside a lobby with a timer changing a few attachments quickly before a game starts, the asset's (guns) loading on screen do set you back a couple of seconds because of it. The lack of stronger/faster WiFi frequencies on that thing is a bummer especially when paying for 500mbs, the console likes to receive roughly 70mbs only most of the time but all in all I do have a Series X now and the Xbox one was used for retail emulation but with that now nuked it's just junk at the bottom of my bedroom shelf ready to be turned on for a random movie night.
Re: Microsoft Reveals Frustration With Group Of 'Gamers' Trying To Sue Over Xbox Deal
@Bleachedsmiles Basement dwellers.
Re: Microsoft Reveals Frustration With Group Of 'Gamers' Trying To Sue Over Xbox Deal
"You always get one"..........never mind ten.
Re: Sony Blasts CMA's Xbox Verdict As 'Surprising, Unprecedented And Irrational'
Poor Jimbo and has "exclusive" mindset for his peasants.
Re: Starfield Leak Reveals First Look At Stunning New Xbox Controller
I would of preferred it in black with the text and stuff in silver.
Re: Talking Point: Red Dead 2's Five-Year Anniversary Is Upon Us, How About A Next-Gen Upgrade?
Bring on a new RDR game, I am looking forward to a new Red Dead Redemption more then a GTA game, you could say it's fatigue.
Re: Microsoft Isn't Currently Talking To Sony About The Call Of Duty Deal
They need to get off that "exclusive" high horse and make some FPS games instead of the saturated 3rd person cinematic RPG games.
Re: Report: Xbox Feels UK CMA Has 'Significantly' Overestimated The Impact Of COD Exclusivity
It's sounds about right that the CMA have overestimated it all, it's just like parliament with plenty of political waffle, nothing gets done until a year later but it's still all tied in a birds nest.
Re: Skate 4 Playtest Gameplay Shows First Footage Of 2023
@Microbius Same
Re: Talking Point: Are You Happy With The Forza Horizon 5 Expansion 2 Setting?
"I'm happy with DLC 2, more Forza Horizon is always good!"
If it takes the weight off their shoulders for the new fable game the more the merrier.
Re: Microsoft President Questions Whether Gaming Consoles Will Still Be Around In 10 Years
"I don't think Xbox Series X is our last console"
(But it could said there is an end goal in mind to stop making them eventually)
With the way they go about things over the past 15 years, It seems they want it to be that way for easy sleazy software sales along with government entities pushing green agendas reducing e-waste, I hope there is a console in the next 10 years but if not I'll upgrade my pc every so often, more then ever, get the biggest hard- drive & stick to emulation every time the current generation ends before fully digital forms of media or entertainment are the norm.
Re: Microsoft And Sony Fail To Make Activision Blizzard Agreement At EU Court Hearing
@Gamingforlife They are very "exclusive" people, in a high social class that feel a hierarchy because all of their games (that are not always the best) are not available to everyone.
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Dev Skipping Xbox One To 'Evolve The Experience'
Excellent, it is a new generation after all.
Re: Talking Point: What Happened To Xbox's 'Resolution Boost' Program?
I always thought Red Dead Redemption & GTA 4 was a nice touch, I'm glad that got boosted or whatever.
Re: Review: Hogwarts Legacy - A Harry Potter Fan's Dream, The Best Game In Franchise History
Thanks for the insight (the review) I've just pre-ordered, I was going to jump straight into the latest Sniper Elite 5 game but this seems more appealing and not to long so I'll give this a shot first.
Re: Deals: Xbox 'Anime Month' Sale Provides Deep Discounts On Japanese Titles
Was hoping to see Dragon Ball Z Kakarot on the list, I wouldn't mind the full current package but due to all the dlc adding up the price I think I'll wait for a while.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy's Official Launch Trailer Lands Ahead Of Xbox Series X|S Release
Tempting, tempting, tempting.
Re: Phil Spencer Wants E3 2023 To Be 'Successful', But Apparently Xbox Won't Be Part Of It
It's a shame, I suppose the main three not turning up could give indie developers some shine though but most people only care about AAA "exclusives" & so on like GTA.
Re: Here's A Look At The Updated Xbox Game Studios Roadmap For 2023 & Beyond
I'm hoping they do cross play for age of empires 4 with Xbox & PC because my friend is limited on hardware via his laptop playing just AOE 3 on a APU, we can't raise the stakes like more teams because it struggles at times but the game can be buggy every now & then due to big influxes of enemy's & ships.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Officially Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This Week
Yes excellent.
Re: Microsoft Asks To Pause Gamers' Lawsuit Over ActiBlizz Acquisition, Judge Says 'No'
I bet they've never played halo that's for sure, precious playstation user.
Re: Redfall 'Deluxe Upgrade' Leak Gives Us First Evidence Of Xbox Price Increases
It is what it is, If the game is super short I wouldn't be paying these current prices until later on, right about now having a backlog on multiple machines is a bonus.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Campaign Length Revealed Through Leaked Artbook
@YourNameHere I don't know why but the track,
The Shamen- Ebeneezer Good
Springs to mind after your comment 😂
Re: Microsoft Confirms Plans For 10,000 Layoffs Across The Company
I believe it will be minimal for people getting layed off at the Xbox division of Microsoft compared to others.
Re: Happy New Year!
Happy scrum diddly umptious new year.
Re: Talking Point: Could Microsoft Be Interested In Acquiring Netflix?
No chance, not happening!, (is what I went with) but I suppose the way they went about things announcing a media box or whatever it was when the Xbox one was announced in 2013 it could be a possibility in mind for them still.
Re: 10 Random 'Gamers' Are Suing Microsoft Over The Activision Blizzard Deal
These playing people are very "exclusively" minded, a special kind that don't like to be in the same ball park as others.
Re: Report: Microsoft Offers Sony The 'Right' To Include Call Of Duty On PlayStation Plus
If they decline this offer and take it further they are sure being a *itch and a spoilt sport, we know they want a sweet slice of that microtransaction pie but like damn calm down, get back in you're "exclusive" bubble and make those live services plus the cinematic interactive experiences.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think Microsoft Will Be Able To Acquire Activision Blizzard?
No, exclusive is way of the playstation and they don't want anybody else but themselves and their players exclusiveness.