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Re: Microsoft Refers To Lack Of Xbox Exclusives As Why ActiBlizz Deal Should Be Approved

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I’d say a bigger problem for Xbox is that Sony is buying small bonusses for games, such as timed exclusives, exclusive promotions or advertising options, exclusive features, weapons or characters in the game.

Something like the street fighter 2 inclusion in street fighter 6 if you have street fighter 5 on your playstation. It is very small, but it makes the game on playstation feel like the superior version. Xbox needs a couple of long term series to feel superior on Xbox without the need to actually make them.

They could do something with the Dragon Quest series, with GTA, with all EA sports, Mass effect, Star Wars series, Soul Calibur, etc. So those games also say ‘this is what you need an Xbox for’.

Re: Microsoft President Talks 'Disappointment' With FTC Over Call Of Duty Proposal

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What if the deal doesn’t go through?

Xbox might buy EA and pull all sports games from Sony’s platform out of spite. Or even Take Two for GTA, Capcom for RE or Street Fighter, or Square Enix for Final Fantasy…

And Activision Blizzard might not close any deal with Sony afterwards out of spite since they will probably lose a lot of value on the stock market.

Btw… microsoft and AB game publishing revenue combined doesn’t even reach Sony’s revenue. Seriously… what is Sony smoking….? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_publisher

Re: Rumour: Xbox Might Have An Acquisition To Announce At E3 2021

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@NEStalgia it’s true that Nintendo went more mainstream instead of being that weird kid in the corner playing with all bunch of smaller games.

One may like it and some maybe not so much. That’s true.

But after astral chain nintendo first published link’s awakening, luigi’s mansion, ring fit adventure, dragon quest xi s and pokemon sword and shield, before going into hiatus during the pandemic. It was a very strong ending in 2019. And I’m 100% not blaming them for anything not being released in 2020. Was a horrible year for everyone, and 2021 is still horrible in lots of places, even so in Japan.

So it all comes down to expectations.

Nintendo still has a lot of whacky releases though. I mean, Miitopia just released. And game garage builder will release in a week or so. Then there’s stuff such as good job, snipper clips and the stretchers which I all adore. Famicom detective club is also a weird one in a way considering it comes from a major publisher.

Nintendo is holding back a little bit on new big massive releases but there’s loads of experiences for 99% of the people having a switch.

Re: Rumour: Xbox Might Have An Acquisition To Announce At E3 2021

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@BlueOcean Next Level Games was considered a 2nd party developer.

Nintendo has not many development studios themselves, they always outsource a lot. Even Mario Party, the Mario Sports games and stuff such as Fire Emblem and Pokemon are 2nd party.

Funny to see a big rant / discussion on Nintendo on an xbox forum.

Re: Rumour: Xbox Might Have An Acquisition To Announce At E3 2021

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@NEStalgia Are you saying the switch has no switch exclusive first party games? Also, how many exclusives have xbox and sony released thenselves last year?

Also, sony earns way more from 3d party stuff than Nintendo. Look at what their fifa and cod revenue is. Especially from micro transactions.

Re: Here's The Full List Of Xbox Series X|S Launch Day Titles

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@masofdas massive list. However, there’s no Zelda Breath of the Wild in either list, so Nintendo has still won the recent console launch competition even though they had, what, six games?

I’ll get the Xbox series X when Flight Simulator launches! Will be my first Xbox, but with the backwards compatibility I won’t have to miss a thing! I’m especially excited to play the Fable series for the first time.

I also can’t wait to finally see the other side of the argument between Metroid Prime and Halo. I was 100% sure MP was the better game. Without ever playing Halo... Oh, stupid me...

Re: Xbox Series S Could Be Outdated Within A Few Years, Alludes PlayStation Boss

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Outdated when people still play gameboy games. Or old pc games such as Starcraft.

Ok.

He’s definitely not right about this. Gaming machines never age.

I’d say Xbox series X and PS5 both are a couple of years ahead for current average household setups. Most households do not have 4k. (2/3 in US) Series S is perfect. Especially for that pricepoint.

https://www.quora.com/How-common-are-4K-TVs-in-households-statistically-Are-they-owned-as-much-as-HD-1080p-TVs-yet

Re: Analyst Says Final Fantasy XVI Could Come To 'Other Consoles' After 12 Months

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Isn’t this the case with almost all SE ‘exclusives’ currently?

Dragon Quest XI S was a switch exclusive for around a year. Now it’s on PS4 and soon on Game Pass. Same with FF7R, exclusive for a year. And Octopath Traveler, which came to PC after a year. As examples.

SE has a lot of those exclusives for a year, but no true exclusives anymore.

Re: Xbox Game Pass Model Wouldn't Make Financial Sense For PS5, Says CEO Jim Ryan

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@TheNewButler @playstation_king also, Xcloud released last week. And apparantly runs really well.

Can you imagine the massive potential install base all of a sudden for Game Pass? China, Asia, those territories? Without a box and tv, you’re still able to play triple A games wherever you go. Subscribers will increase, and with it, the games.

Microsoft is playing the long run. They know they have to invest now but will ultimately have the best service there is.

Re: Sony Responds To Xbox With Official PS5 Price Reveal

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@playstation_king also, just because something sells doesn’t mean it’s good.

Look at Fifa. Or Madden. Or McDonalds for that matter.

And you misspelled Gran Turismo 700. Or Final Fantasy CCXVIIi.

As I said on the other website, I have a ton of playstation gaming experience. And their games are turning stale very fast currently. I’m only playing my Playstation for the JRPG’s, eg Persona. The action 3d person shoulder games are all becoming similar imo.