@Fenbops well it's there own fault that they think all of us are idiots. I could have accepted it if they came out and said Sony has got timed exclusivity. I could be wrong but words from articles or people alike wouldn't be enough proof for me. I'm pretty sure that's exactly what's happening Sony needed a answer to Starfield and paid another 3rd party dev to achieve it. It's Steam Deck verified now and with split screen play. So basically they are saying the S is now on par with the Switch. The same EXACT devs that said the S is not holding the industry back it just takes a little extra time to optimize it. I don't consider split screen play optimization. No way that's anymore a difficult feat on the S than it is the XBSX, PS5 or the Steam Deck. I believe the date says September 2nd now on my PS5 I'll have to double check. Normally this wouldn't bother me at all I just don't think we are getting the whole story and that I don't appreciate. Especially when Larian is being applauded for transparency.
Yeah I dunno man to many people saying leave it alone. I gotta say the haptics are sweet I don't understand the logic here. Yes hall effect sensors but I want both not just one. I don't know if it's Xbox only players saying no or what but as a owner of all the consoles I really want Xbox to get on haptics ASAP. I would have skipped the PS5 but the controller sold me I've always disliked the dual shock but the sense is on point. The haptics add another sense of immersion for example in Death Stranding your fingers get tired as he walks these long elevated and uneven distances. Guns feel more like guns ect. Flat out saying no is a major loss for Xbox and I'm wondering why you all would want that. Maybe keep everyone happy and just add haptics to the Pro V3 it can sit next to my V1 and V2. Or simply let users toggle it.
@shoeses @Rafie Yeah I know what you mean as I own all the consoles. To be fair though these disclaimers are a front and FF7 Remake CLEARLY said 1 year. Normally it would be on Square but in this case it's because of Sony that the deal stays the way it is. So that disclaimer is absolutely useless at that point and not transparent at all. Which was probably part of the deal so conversations about it stick to what your saying. FF16 my favorite topic, you wanna know where I saw my first footage of it? On a Xbox showcase not Playstation. @Shoeses I love your enthusiasm but I'd curb it a bit of you think FF16 will be on Xbox in a year. As I stated above some of the first ever footage of the game was on a Xbox showcase and announced for Xbox. Somewhere along the line something happened and that changed. What reasons I have heard who knows what the actual truth is. Saying Xbox can't afford the rights suddenly after some kind a deal was already struck seems off. My guess is they changed the deal to some astronomical number that isn't fair or worth the IP with a nudge from Sony. Sucks that happened to Xbox only users AFTER it was announced to be on the platform at launch. My advice to you is don't buy their games they will regret thier choices in the end, Xbox is becoming a powerhouse. It's up to you to spank them and let them know this behavior isn't acceptable unless of course Sony pulls out they're wallet and buys them in which case I accept it 100%.
@ActionPanther Yes and before I die would be nice.... I appreciate the new IP that is Starfield but I'm not so sure that it'll be worth the cost. The cost being at least a decade before ever seeing 1 of those Bethesda titles. Sure we can all jump to their defence and make predictions that'll it'll be 5 years but I myself doubt it. Maybe not a full decade but it'll be close. Plus I'm curious what happens to Fallout after Todd leaves? He has stated the next Elder Scrolls will be his last game. Fable, yes we finally saw something but again no real date. The only things I trust to see soon is OW2 and Avowed. New Vegas 2 would make my day (life) but I'd like a full high production Remake first. For one the game deserves it we could munch on it while we wait for 2. Also it will introduce it to the new age of gamers who expect a more modern experience. If they can fix the clipping issues to them great if not I still don't care, make it happen.
@Fragslayer To be fair (sorry I just read my post back over) we don't REALLY know who makes these decisions. So if they were forced to make these lame decisions then we owe phil and everyone else involved some criticism as well.
@Floki Yeah I agree, Id isn't the one I dont think. If this was a decade ago I'd say yes now definitely not. If they keep it in-house lets pray they don't let Activision get it if they do aquire it. I'd rather Respawn give it a go then them. Actually im editing this post I think Respawn would be a great choice period. If MS would back them and beef them up to take it on I don't think I'd be concerned.
@Baler I have to agree there ive NEVER not completed a Halo Campaign. Infinite is the 1st one I did not... Halo is and always has been defined by its world building (& story) and level design. Open world just doesn't work I actually enjoyed Halo 4 that was a "masterpiece" compared to this crap. Even Halo 5 I forced myself to finish the Campaign. But the person is entitled to that opinion if they enjoyed the open world aspect then I say to each they're own. Best thing 343 has done is the remaster collection and 4 I believe Bungie still worked on with them so that dont even count (if im correct). I pray they find new jobs I really do thats a bummer but Halos been a disappointment since they have had the wheel. Im not a MP junkie like the rest of the world/generation destroying my hobby but I do/did LOVE Coop in Halo and they botched that to. So good luck to all you guys and gals I pray for your families im sure your good devs you'll find a new home. You just couldn't seem to grasp what Halo was and tried to make it your's.
@Gloki_junior Nah you've been reading those ridiculous articles im guessing. PC has been on a open ecosystem forever. They have to work with WAY more different configurations then consoles will ever have to deal with. So it can be done these developers will just have to get on board or prepare to take a hit in sales.
@Banjo- yes its because its portable. They spend most there lives on the move. They actually sleep on the subway in there stools at meetings ect. Point is portabily is a big selling point outside of the games.
Man the hate is real for what is essentially a excellent game. If they are given the hardware and time to make it the right way why wouldn't you want another one? Im sorry I've been a gamer my whole life my first console was a Sega Master System. Point is I've played a LOT of games in a LOT of generes and generations and to flat out hate Cyberpunk is just being to harsh. I played on XBSX and PC at launch and had no crahing bugs ect. The world and concept of the game is undeniable especially in the it's current state. I just realized yesterday that i have a 188 hours in the game and havent even finished the story or half the gigs. So I played to understand how and i just find myself driving around the world. I would love to see this game/CP2 on Unreal 5 and exclusive to hardware that can run it. They really have something special with the IP it just needs more of the promises. Such as filler/NPC roaming the city more cloths, weapons and builds. I cant grasp why in this future i cant wield a gun and mantis blade/melee if i so choose. Little things could set this beast apart in a huge way with a gun/melee/quickhack combo. Good bones here as someone said already and the game has followers as is. So i pray I get to see a sequel and this cancel culture crap is for children and self entitled ppl sorry not sorry. Stop comparing it to Witcher thats why developers don't make anything new anymore its you all holding them back. Its not the Witcher never was the Witcher. Yes im aware of the launch and all the issues it had but thats not my point so don't make a rebuttal about that. I never NOT see multiple comments that mention Witcher when it comes to this game.
I'm making a standalone comment as well. Bethesda should not be in the picture as I feel Mincraft is more comparable and relevant to this deal. Microsoft aquired Mojang and Minecraft is on every gaming device known to man/woman. COD will be given the same treatment simply from a profit standpoint alone. I also will restate that Sony has gone out of its way to keep games off of Gamepass so in my eyes this is on Sony and Sony alone. The future is in Gamepass not XBOX consoles. They have invested everything into the cloud and Gamepass. So in my eyes we need to look at Sony as to why they are trying to corner the market by making sure they don't succeed... I wont reply to anyones troll/fanboy thoughts ie. Sony isnt doing that ect. on this so don't bother. Sony just aquired Bungie and im way more worried about that then ill ever be if this. We've already seen what they have done with that. I have no fears i wont be able to play COD on PS5 if i so chose (I won't but even if i did, simply cause i prefer online games on Xbox). Fact is sack up let Microsoft aquire them because nothing will happen the way there concerns are saying will happen. As a whole it'll only help the industry and get us gaming on more devices in more places. Hotels laptops ect with Gamepass which I to see as the future of gaming.
@Kaloudz I'll answer, Yes people are stupid a blood pact won't cure stupidity unfortunately. Yes your right but this is EXCLUSIVELY for Gamepass reasons Microsoft/Xbox sees Gamepass as the future. Will there be timed/exclusive skins to, probably. The main thing is bringing it to Gamepass at launch for no extra cost. Sony has been caught paying devs to keep there games off Gamepass so they asked for this now they will just buy the right to do so. Is it Microsofts fault they have deeper pockets...NO. Would they make COD Exclusive HECK NO there is no money in that they have to recoup the purchase made and going that route would be like making Minecraft exclusive THATS WHAT THESE DUMMIES should be focusing on. IMO thats the comparison to owning COD. I despise COD so trust me I could care less.
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Re: As Work On Xbox Version Continues, Baldur's Gate 3 Is Now The Highest-Rated Game Of 2023
@Fenbops well it's there own fault that they think all of us are idiots. I could have accepted it if they came out and said Sony has got timed exclusivity. I could be wrong but words from articles or people alike wouldn't be enough proof for me. I'm pretty sure that's exactly what's happening Sony needed a answer to Starfield and paid another 3rd party dev to achieve it. It's Steam Deck verified now and with split screen play. So basically they are saying the S is now on par with the Switch. The same EXACT devs that said the S is not holding the industry back it just takes a little extra time to optimize it. I don't consider split screen play optimization. No way that's anymore a difficult feat on the S than it is the XBSX, PS5 or the Steam Deck. I believe the date says September 2nd now on my PS5 I'll have to double check. Normally this wouldn't bother me at all I just don't think we are getting the whole story and that I don't appreciate. Especially when Larian is being applauded for transparency.
Re: Talking Point: Should Xbox Make A Revised Controller With Haptic Feedback?
Yeah I dunno man to many people saying leave it alone. I gotta say the haptics are sweet I don't understand the logic here. Yes hall effect sensors but I want both not just one. I don't know if it's Xbox only players saying no or what but as a owner of all the consoles I really want Xbox to get on haptics ASAP. I would have skipped the PS5 but the controller sold me I've always disliked the dual shock but the sense is on point. The haptics add another sense of immersion for example in Death Stranding your fingers get tired as he walks these long elevated and uneven distances. Guns feel more like guns ect. Flat out saying no is a major loss for Xbox and I'm wondering why you all would want that. Maybe keep everyone happy and just add haptics to the Pro V3 it can sit next to my V1 and V2. Or simply let users toggle it.
Re: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 31 - August 4)
Oceanhorn 2 will be awesome! Very happy it's going to Gamepass so other people can play the game.
Re: High On Life No Longer Xbox Exclusive As 'High On Knife' DLC Nears Release
@shoeses @Rafie Yeah I know what you mean as I own all the consoles. To be fair though these disclaimers are a front and FF7 Remake CLEARLY said 1 year. Normally it would be on Square but in this case it's because of Sony that the deal stays the way it is. So that disclaimer is absolutely useless at that point and not transparent at all. Which was probably part of the deal so conversations about it stick to what your saying. FF16 my favorite topic, you wanna know where I saw my first footage of it? On a Xbox showcase not Playstation. @Shoeses I love your enthusiasm but I'd curb it a bit of you think FF16 will be on Xbox in a year. As I stated above some of the first ever footage of the game was on a Xbox showcase and announced for Xbox. Somewhere along the line something happened and that changed. What reasons I have heard who knows what the actual truth is. Saying Xbox can't afford the rights suddenly after some kind a deal was already struck seems off. My guess is they changed the deal to some astronomical number that isn't fair or worth the IP with a nudge from Sony. Sucks that happened to Xbox only users AFTER it was announced to be on the platform at launch. My advice to you is don't buy their games they will regret thier choices in the end, Xbox is becoming a powerhouse. It's up to you to spank them and let them know this behavior isn't acceptable unless of course Sony pulls out they're wallet and buys them in which case I accept it 100%.
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@ActionPanther Yes and before I die would be nice.... I appreciate the new IP that is Starfield but I'm not so sure that it'll be worth the cost. The cost being at least a decade before ever seeing 1 of those Bethesda titles. Sure we can all jump to their defence and make predictions that'll it'll be 5 years but I myself doubt it. Maybe not a full decade but it'll be close. Plus I'm curious what happens to Fallout after Todd leaves? He has stated the next Elder Scrolls will be his last game. Fable, yes we finally saw something but again no real date. The only things I trust to see soon is OW2 and Avowed. New Vegas 2 would make my day (life) but I'd like a full high production Remake first. For one the game deserves it we could munch on it while we wait for 2. Also it will introduce it to the new age of gamers who expect a more modern experience. If they can fix the clipping issues to them great if not I still don't care, make it happen.
Re: Halo's Joe Staten Provides Update Following 343 & Microsoft Layoffs
@Fragslayer To be fair (sorry I just read my post back over) we don't REALLY know who makes these decisions. So if they were forced to make these lame decisions then we owe phil and everyone else involved some criticism as well.
Re: Halo's Joe Staten Provides Update Following 343 & Microsoft Layoffs
@Floki Yeah I agree, Id isn't the one I dont think. If this was a decade ago I'd say yes now definitely not. If they keep it in-house lets pray they don't let Activision get it if they do aquire it. I'd rather Respawn give it a go then them. Actually im editing this post I think Respawn would be a great choice period. If MS would back them and beef them up to take it on I don't think I'd be concerned.
Re: Halo's Joe Staten Provides Update Following 343 & Microsoft Layoffs
@Baler I have to agree there ive NEVER not completed a Halo Campaign. Infinite is the 1st one I did not... Halo is and always has been defined by its world building (& story) and level design. Open world just doesn't work I actually enjoyed Halo 4 that was a "masterpiece" compared to this crap. Even Halo 5 I forced myself to finish the Campaign. But the person is entitled to that opinion if they enjoyed the open world aspect then I say to each they're own. Best thing 343 has done is the remaster collection and 4 I believe Bungie still worked on with them so that dont even count (if im correct). I pray they find new jobs I really do thats a bummer but Halos been a disappointment since they have had the wheel. Im not a MP junkie like the rest of the world/generation destroying my hobby but I do/did LOVE Coop in Halo and they botched that to. So good luck to all you guys and gals I pray for your families im sure your good devs you'll find a new home. You just couldn't seem to grasp what Halo was and tried to make it your's.
Re: SEGA Responds As Sonic Frontiers Suffers Performance Issue On Xbox Series S
@KvallyX exactly
Re: SEGA Responds As Sonic Frontiers Suffers Performance Issue On Xbox Series S
@Gloki_junior Nah you've been reading those ridiculous articles im guessing. PC has been on a open ecosystem forever. They have to work with WAY more different configurations then consoles will ever have to deal with. So it can be done these developers will just have to get on board or prepare to take a hit in sales.
Re: Xbox Series S Outsold The PlayStation 5 In Japan Last Week
@Banjo- yes its because its portable. They spend most there lives on the move. They actually sleep on the subway in there stools at meetings ect. Point is portabily is a big selling point outside of the games.
Re: Talking Point: Will CD Projekt Make Another 'Cyberpunk' After The Witcher 4?
Man the hate is real for what is essentially a excellent game. If they are given the hardware and time to make it the right way why wouldn't you want another one? Im sorry I've been a gamer my whole life my first console was a Sega Master System. Point is I've played a LOT of games in a LOT of generes and generations and to flat out hate Cyberpunk is just being to harsh. I played on XBSX and PC at launch and had no crahing bugs ect. The world and concept of the game is undeniable especially in the it's current state. I just realized yesterday that i have a 188 hours in the game and havent even finished the story or half the gigs. So I played to understand how and i just find myself driving around the world. I would love to see this game/CP2 on Unreal 5 and exclusive to hardware that can run it. They really have something special with the IP it just needs more of the promises. Such as filler/NPC roaming the city more cloths, weapons and builds. I cant grasp why in this future i cant wield a gun and mantis blade/melee if i so choose. Little things could set this beast apart in a huge way with a gun/melee/quickhack combo. Good bones here as someone said already and the game has followers as is. So i pray I get to see a sequel and this cancel culture crap is for children and self entitled ppl sorry not sorry. Stop comparing it to Witcher thats why developers don't make anything new anymore its you all holding them back. Its not the Witcher never was the Witcher. Yes im aware of the launch and all the issues it had but thats not my point so don't make a rebuttal about that. I never NOT see multiple comments that mention Witcher when it comes to this game.
Re: Xbox's 'Approach' With Starfield Is Leading To More ActiBlizz Scrutiny
I'm making a standalone comment as well. Bethesda should not be in the picture as I feel Mincraft is more comparable and relevant to this deal. Microsoft aquired Mojang and Minecraft is on every gaming device known to man/woman. COD will be given the same treatment simply from a profit standpoint alone. I also will restate that Sony has gone out of its way to keep games off of Gamepass so in my eyes this is on Sony and Sony alone. The future is in Gamepass not XBOX consoles. They have invested everything into the cloud and Gamepass. So in my eyes we need to look at Sony as to why they are trying to corner the market by making sure they don't succeed... I wont reply to anyones troll/fanboy thoughts ie. Sony isnt doing that ect. on this so don't bother. Sony just aquired Bungie and im way more worried about that then ill ever be if this. We've already seen what they have done with that. I have no fears i wont be able to play COD on PS5 if i so chose (I won't but even if i did, simply cause i prefer online games on Xbox). Fact is sack up let Microsoft aquire them because nothing will happen the way there concerns are saying will happen. As a whole it'll only help the industry and get us gaming on more devices in more places. Hotels laptops ect with Gamepass which I to see as the future of gaming.
Re: Xbox's 'Approach' With Starfield Is Leading To More ActiBlizz Scrutiny
@Kaloudz I'll answer, Yes people are stupid a blood pact won't cure stupidity unfortunately. Yes your right but this is EXCLUSIVELY for Gamepass reasons Microsoft/Xbox sees Gamepass as the future. Will there be timed/exclusive skins to, probably. The main thing is bringing it to Gamepass at launch for no extra cost. Sony has been caught paying devs to keep there games off Gamepass so they asked for this now they will just buy the right to do so. Is it Microsofts fault they have deeper pockets...NO. Would they make COD Exclusive HECK NO there is no money in that they have to recoup the purchase made and going that route would be like making Minecraft exclusive THATS WHAT THESE DUMMIES should be focusing on. IMO thats the comparison to owning COD. I despise COD so trust me I could care less.