I think if Microsoft dropped these “free games” since it’s been downhill for awhile now and lowered the price of live that would get a lot more subscribers.
I agree @junemas a licensing agreement to make it an official 3rd part accessory. That extra cash flow would probably make the next version better quality and cheaper priced.
But @uptownsoul that proves our point lol. Bad optimization. Lowering draw distance, texture quality, and resolution should be a given considering the S is aimed for 1080p TVs. The developers aren’t taken the time to go that most of the time is what we are saying. That’s why you get random games having 1440p 30fps which makes absolutely no sense for the capabilities it has. Should easily be able to do 1080 60 for any game 4k 60 on the x.
I honestly think it would help if Microsoft released sales #s. They wouldn’t keep making the series s and after thought if they knew how much of a potential fan base they had. No it’s not 100% on the developers @uptownsoul but most of the time when the fan base complains there’s a patch and “magically” it’s optimized much better. Clearly some developers just don’t see the value in taking the time to optimize for it so it’s an after thought and we get these poor ports.
I want next gen gta but don’t want to pay more than $20 for it since I’ve bought it twice already for 360 and one. I’ll wait for sale or game pass I guess.
Ngl starting to dislike when developers do 1440p 30 instead of 900p/1080p 60fps on series S. No one got a series S for 1440p rez so why make that a priority smh
No need to attack the developers but it is poorly optimized on all consoles. There’s no reason that if the series x can have an exclusive 120 fps mode that it also couldn’t do 1440p 60fps on performance and the series S 900p 60fps. I think they just ran out of time even after delaying it.
A lot of game “journalists” are showing there true colors after the activision/blizzard deal like this guy and Jason schreier. I get it it’s a threat to Sony. But these sane “journalists” praise when Sony does things that try to drive other out of business like they did with sega so please spare me the melodrama on how it’s “bad for the industry” No it’s bad for Sony and it’s legion of fanboys not for the industry.
Intent and desire are 2 completely diff things. This was very carefully worded. I don’t think it’s as cut and dry as yes all new cod games are coming to the same platforms they do now. Intent is definitive but desire is more well we want to but only if…
I got to go to the last in person one as part of Xbox fan fest where the announced the double fine acquisition and brought out Keanu. Sad if it’s really been canceled altogether.
I know people have been critical that Microsoft ONLY seems to release its big exclusives in the holiday season but this time it’s def not their fault. Redfall, starfield, and stalker 2 all for the holidays.
As someone who has both series x and ps5 I am very happy about this. I hate having to get out my old fat ps3 for old games I already own. I just hope it is downloads and not streaming only.
That’s actually what got me into Xbox was this. Dreamcast was my favorite system and I saw all these awesome sets exclusives headed to Xbox including shenmue 2 so I had to buy an Xbox. Been team green ever since.
@originut I thought I was the only one who liked the awful B movie vibes in games. They are terrible but yet hilariously entertaining at the same time lol
Microsoft really should just buy crytek. They have been struggling it seems so a 1st party budget on ryse 2 or whatever they wanted to make would be good for them.
@dem1stav I wouldn’t say completely useless. I think it’s marketed more at series s users or casual gamers that play COD etc where even the series X 1 rn would fill up crazy quick. A nice cheaper alternative. But I do agree we need a 2tb as well. I would buy 1 ASAP
@enigk @bionicdodo same in the US I tried for 2 months and nothing. Signed up for stock notifications and got 1 decently easy the same place I got my series X at target a few days later. Good to have both.
I may just cave and buy it for my Ps5. I don’t want too cause this is what sony wants with these times exclusive deals and I don’t really want to support that. But game looks great so I may just have to get it now replay it on my series x next year.
I honestly think some publishers like them and activision despise smart delivery since it gives 2 games for the same price so they are doing this to kinda stick it to Microsoft and make it easier on Ps5 when 90% of the other games out there it’s the exact opposite
Being an indie game they may not have the budget for testers is why I think some of these smaller games come out like this sometimes. AAA games have no excuse though.
Looks like it might be good it’s just not saints row. If they would have called it anything else but saints row I think the reaction would be better because it is essentially a new ip with all these changes.
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Re: World Of Warcraft Dev Shatters Hopes With Comment About Xbox Version
Won’t be his call once merger goes through. Phil will likely make it everywhere gamepass is available
Re: Xbox Game Studios Japan Is Working On A 'Truly Groundbreaking Product' For Xbox
I bet this is just kojima’s rumored cloud game only since they used the word “groundbreaking”
Re: Is This A Star Wars Reference In The Kingdom Hearts 4 Trailer?
@leprecorn lmao. I’m good on that
Re: Is This A Star Wars Reference In The Kingdom Hearts 4 Trailer?
Add in Star Wars and marvel and it’s a day 1 buy for me. Besides there can’t be that many more Disney worlds they haven’t visited in these games yet
Re: Microsoft Reportedly Creating 'Family Plan' For Xbox Game Pass
@tasuki I Think they mean access even the same games at the same time. If the pice is right I’d buy it.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With April 2022's Xbox Games With Gold?
Cmon son lol. I don’t think anyone is happy with. Game pass is the new gold.
Re: Xbox Games With Gold For April 2022 Announced
I think if Microsoft dropped these “free games” since it’s been downhill for awhile now and lowered the price of live that would get a lot more subscribers.
Re: Even Microsoft Is Intrigued By The 'xScreen' For Xbox Series S
I agree @junemas a licensing agreement to make it an official 3rd part accessory. That extra cash flow would probably make the next version better quality and cheaper priced.
Re: Digital Foundry Says GTA 5 On Xbox Series S Is 'Disappointing'
But @uptownsoul that proves our point lol. Bad optimization. Lowering draw distance, texture quality, and resolution should be a given considering the S is aimed for 1080p TVs. The developers aren’t taken the time to go that most of the time is what we are saying. That’s why you get random games having 1440p 30fps which makes absolutely no sense for the capabilities it has. Should easily be able to do 1080 60 for any game 4k 60 on the x.
Re: Digital Foundry Says GTA 5 On Xbox Series S Is 'Disappointing'
I honestly think it would help if Microsoft released sales #s. They wouldn’t keep making the series s and after thought if they knew how much of a potential fan base they had. No it’s not 100% on the developers @uptownsoul but most of the time when the fan base complains there’s a patch and “magically” it’s optimized much better. Clearly some developers just don’t see the value in taking the time to optimize for it so it’s an after thought and we get these poor ports.
Re: ID@Xbox Has Now Generated More Than $2.5B In Revenue For Indie Devs
@bleachedsmiles one would have to assume Xbox abs switch based off the huge uproar last year where indie developers spoke out very negatively about PlayStations current policies and stance towards indies. https://www.ign.com/articles/why-indie-publishers-fed-up-playstation?amp=1
Re: Xbox Announces New Cloud Gaming Initiative
Completely cloud based games seems like a waste but time will tell.
Re: Reaction: Hogwarts Legacy Could Be The Biggest Game Of 2022
I still think it will be starfield
Re: GTA: Online Will Be Available As A Standalone Game On Xbox Series X|S
I want next gen gta but don’t want to pay more than $20 for it since I’ve bought it twice already for 360 and one. I’ll wait for sale or game pass I guess.
Re: Rockstar Details GTAV On Next-Gen, Including 3 Performance Modes
Why no 1080 30fps with ray tracing for series s? Why even bother with a 4k 30fps mode smh
Re: Forza Motorsport 7 Is Already Being Compared To Gran Turismo 7
Why is it being compared to a 5 year old game? Lol . Gt sport came out close to the same year is fm7 it should be compared to gt sport.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Bought An Xbox Series X|S Expansion Card Yet?
I have a 1tb. Debating trading in my ps4 pro in my guest room and my 1tb to get a 2tb
Re: Xbox Game Pass March 2022 List: Coming Soon & Leaving Soon
Looking forward to weird west and crusader kings 3
Re: Atlus Announces Soul Hackers 2, Launching On Xbox This August
Day 1 for me. Hopefully this leads to more Atlus games on Xbox
Re: Cyberpunk 2077's Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Now Available
Ngl starting to dislike when developers do 1440p 30 instead of 900p/1080p 60fps on series S. No one got a series S for 1440p rez so why make that a priority smh
Re: Dying Light 2 Lead Designer Says Xbox Series S GPU Is 'Holding Us Back' From 60FPS
No need to attack the developers but it is poorly optimized on all consoles. There’s no reason that if the series x can have an exclusive 120 fps mode that it also couldn’t do 1440p 60fps on performance and the series S 900p 60fps. I think they just ran out of time even after delaying it.
Re: Xbox Is Trying To 'Undercut And Dominate' The Games Industry, Argues TV Host
A lot of game “journalists” are showing there true colors after the activision/blizzard deal like this guy and Jason schreier. I get it it’s a threat to Sony. But these sane “journalists” praise when Sony does things that try to drive other out of business like they did with sega so please spare me the melodrama on how it’s “bad for the industry” No it’s bad for Sony and it’s legion of fanboys not for the industry.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Dying Light 2
@MetalGear_Yoshi ty!
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Dying Light 2
This the 1st game I’ve pre-ordered in 2 years. I hope I’m not disappointed.
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Backwards Compatibility Sale?
I’ve wanted to play gunvalkyrie since the days of the og Xbox so def bought it for $5. Holds up well too imo
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Confirms Plans To Keep Call Of Duty On PlayStation
Intent and desire are 2 completely diff things. This was very carefully worded. I don’t think it’s as cut and dry as yes all new cod games are coming to the same platforms they do now. Intent is definitive but desire is more well we want to but only if…
Re: E3 2022 Has 'Probably' Been Cancelled Altogether, Says Jeff Grubb
I got to go to the last in person one as part of Xbox fan fest where the announced the double fine acquisition and brought out Keanu. Sad if it’s really been canceled altogether.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Exclusive Redfall Could Be Next In Line For A Delay
I know people have been critical that Microsoft ONLY seems to release its big exclusives in the holiday season but this time it’s def not their fault. Redfall, starfield, and stalker 2 all for the holidays.
Re: Xbox Winter Game Fest Brings 35+ Free Demos To Consoles Next Week
https://www.gamezone.com/news/xbox-one-removes-demo-requirement-for-downloadable-games/amp/. Yes back then it was required they removed the requirement for Xbox one @hungryhungryhomer
Re: Xbox Winter Game Fest Brings 35+ Free Demos To Consoles Next Week
@magiccat that’s what I miss most about the Xbox 360 era of gaming where every game required a demo
Re: PlayStation Is Reportedly Creating An Xbox Game Pass Competitor, Set To Arrive Spring 2022
As someone who has both series x and ps5 I am very happy about this. I hate having to get out my old fat ps3 for old games I already own. I just hope it is downloads and not streaming only.
Re: The Dreamcast's Legacy Lives On With Xbox, Says Former SEGA America President
That’s actually what got me into Xbox was this. Dreamcast was my favorite system and I saw all these awesome sets exclusives headed to Xbox including shenmue 2 so I had to buy an Xbox. Been team green ever since.
Re: This Xbox Series X Designed By Gucci Is A $10,000 Eye Sore
Ok you twisted my arm ill buy one. Now if one of you could be so kind to let me “borrow” $10,000? It’s for a great cause lol
Re: Xbox Series X|S Appears To Have Already Surpassed Xbox One's Lifetime Sales In Japan
Obviously they will never make a huge dent in Japan but progress is progress
Re: Bright Memory: Infinite Launches This November For PC, But No Xbox Date Yet
@originut I thought I was the only one who liked the awful B movie vibes in games. They are terrible but yet hilariously entertaining at the same time lol
Re: Ryse Fans Are Showing Their Support For A Sequel Once Again
Microsoft really should just buy crytek. They have been struggling it seems so a 1st party budget on ryse 2 or whatever they wanted to make would be good for them.
Re: Ghostrunner's Free Xbox Series X, Series S Upgrade Is Now Available
I played a bit on lunch earlier the 120fps mode is buttery smooth!
Re: Rumour: Xbox Is Getting A Cheaper 500GB Series X|S Expansion Card
@dem1stav I wouldn’t say completely useless. I think it’s marketed more at series s users or casual gamers that play COD etc where even the series X 1 rn would fill up crazy quick. A nice cheaper alternative. But I do agree we need a 2tb as well. I would buy 1 ASAP
Re: Sorry Folks, Dying Light 2 Has Been Delayed Until February 2022
Well dang the only release I was gonna buy day 1 this year for a Christmas present to me lol
Re: Xbox Series X Scalping Prices Remain High Whilst PS5 Reportedly Drops 30%
@p3nguinprisM the telegram for nowinstock.net. I helped 2 coworkers get 1 too off that. Just gotta be ready immediately when they send it
Re: Xbox Series X Scalping Prices Remain High Whilst PS5 Reportedly Drops 30%
@enigk @bionicdodo same in the US I tried for 2 months and nothing. Signed up for stock notifications and got 1 decently easy the same place I got my series X at target a few days later. Good to have both.
Re: Xbox Game Studios' Deathloop Becomes One Of The Highest Reviewed PS5 Games Of 2021
I may just cave and buy it for my Ps5. I don’t want too cause this is what sony wants with these times exclusive deals and I don’t really want to support that. But game looks great so I may just have to get it now replay it on my series x next year.
Re: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands' Xbox Upgrade Path Is Far Too Convoluted
I honestly think some publishers like them and activision despise smart delivery since it gives 2 games for the same price so they are doing this to kinda stick it to Microsoft and make it easier on Ps5 when 90% of the other games out there it’s the exact opposite
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Is Your Favourite Dishonored Game?
The 1st one unexpectedly good. I couldn’t put it down. The 2nd was decent. Tried the stand alone dlc but couldn’t get into it.
Re: Uh-Oh, Images Of Xbox Exclusive Redfall Appear To Have Leaked Online
I actually want to play this now and I didn’t after the reveal. Vampire L4D no thank you but vampire borderlands yes yes yes!!!
Re: Alan Wake Remastered Looks Set To Arrive This October For Xbox
If they are willing to be acquired remedy seems like a studio Microsoft should go get along with asobo since the history is already there
Re: Poll: What's Your Most Anticipated Xbox Game For The Rest Of The Year?
Dying light for me. I loved the og dying light and dead island before that. Can’t wait for dying light 2!
Re: PSA: Baldo Is Littered With Bugs On Xbox, But A Hotfix Is On The Way
Being an indie game they may not have the budget for testers is why I think some of these smaller games come out like this sometimes. AAA games have no excuse though.
Re: Video: Saints Row Drops A More Extensive Trailer Following Fan Backlash
Looks like it might be good it’s just not saints row. If they would have called it anything else but saints row I think the reaction would be better because it is essentially a new ip with all these changes.
Re: Random: Xbox Partners With July To Create Limited Edition Series S Suitcase
They may eventually sell it like the Xbox mini fridge that was 1st given to influencers.