Gunonaboat

I remember Phil making a comment a few years back that they lost the generation that people built their digital libraries with (PS4/Xbox1).

I think the strategy they had was good, they just botched it by moving too fast.

Long term - double down on Gamepass and cloud gaming. Give people access to Xbox games (through Gamepass) where they want - i'm talking cloud apps on mobiles and TVs. PC gaming also works.
I believe in we only have 1-2 more console generations before everything changes again in some way, and accessibility to Gamepass with help Xbox win without the need to invest in a new console (but we are way too soon for that).

Short term.
Make Gamepass good value for money again. Cut some volume, make it cheaper. It needs to be the "netflix of games" and right now it's too expensive. This way as you expand accessibility to your games, through Gamepass on other platforms - you expand the reach and how essential Gamepass becomes to consumers. Sony and Nintendo right now are failing at this.

Second - tighten up and clarify the multiplat strategy.
What are your Xbox only IPs? (Gears, Halo, Forza, Fable in my opinion) - these are only ever on Microsoft ecosystems (Xbox, Gamepass, pc)
What are tier two? (Starfield, double fine etc) That have a 1-2 year exclusivity window. This MIGHT come to other platforms, but only after at least 1 year.
Tier 3 - what needs to succeed to be profitable (Activision, Bethesda, COD)? These are all consoles day 1

I think doing that helps the fanbase know what to expect. Where and when. And then as the gaming world evolves in the next 10-15 years, you are set up for success

I don't know about you all - but I am just not ready for a new gen. I've got another good 3-4 years of my current boxes in me before I feel the need to upgrade

I've been playing Eternal Strands on Gamepass and Fuga 3 on Switch.
Both are great. Highly recommend Eternal Strands. Fuga 3 I love, but I would only recommend if you loved the first - it's basically more of the same

@FraserG if you were to rate it now what would you give it?
I am kind of tempted to buy it in the hope they have enough funds to keep going and fix it (not that my one buy will keep them going long!)

I feel like this gen didn't live up to it's potential yet.
Both Sony and Xbox haven't released enough (actually Xbox has done more in my opinion, but no absolutely must plays yet).

After Microsoft's huge buying spree, I was hoping to see more. It looks like we're starting to get there but it's not quite enough yet.
I personally feel like a new console generation even is 2 years is too soon. I think/hope for 2030 as a timing...

I want to know what doublefine are up to. Physchonauts 3 would be VERY welcome, but I also love to see their creativity.

Other than that SHENMUE 4
OR
Panzer Dragoon Orta/Saga remake

Google TV now please!!!
Also would love to be able to stream games I own too!

As load of others have said - I have no issue with Microsoft doing multiplatform games.

But as a business model, I think they need to be REALLY clear what are the "sacred" Xbox IPs that will never be anywhere other than Xbox (and PC), and then everything else is case by case - and most should probably have an exclusivity window of a year or so, unless it's something like CoD which has very frequent releases

My biggest thing would be what's next from double fine.
Something really fun and new IP.
Gears 6 would also be Great (though i haven't played 5 yet)

Apparently I'm not eligible. No reasons why though

Gamepass - especially cloud on my phone
Backward compatibility
Excitement for future exclusive opportunities - hellblade, whatever double fine are up to etc

Yeah I think before this I would love zero, CV or even the original to be remade.
Plus let's give the Dino Crisis series some love please!

So assuming $10 a month. That's 8.3m subscribers needed to cover that cost. Pretty do-able.
What we don't see is how much everything else costs and also the lifetime spending of a gamepass user (as they also get other perks/discounts)

Lack of co-op is one of the main reasons I haven't gotten to Infinite yet. I mostly enjoy halo as a coop experience and it's such a shame they moved away from it

@Kaloudz I think it's quite unique
I really enjoyed it. Well worth giving it a go, especially if you have gamepass.
I think the first game was criminally underrated

My interest immediately diminished when I found out the focus was co-op. Hoping for couch co-op or a really good single player mode!

Fuga is a great game. Deserves so much more love than it got. I also think the description doesn't do it justice.
In what other game can you sacrifice a 4 year old child to become a weapon of mass destruction?

I'm hoping they add some of the features you mention are missing over time.
Plus would love to see some classic game gear
and missing megadrive games added as (free) DLC to sweeten the deal. That would really be amazing

Anyone else having issues purchasing? After selecting my card it just never loads the next page...

Would love to see Nintendo have a response to this. Their service is so bad and there's so much opportunity to offer something like this...

So I am new to gamepass (and my series X!)
Is there a way to redeem the perks through the mobile app or Xbox website?

I doubt there's room for more than one VR headset. I'd like Microsoft to stay out, focus on home consoles and occasionally dip their toes in with an exclusive experience (like psychonauts).

@ChopperCampbell yeah it's a bit of effort to do that but it is possible.
My main point is more that Microsoft doesn't put the same effort in for all countries and it's disappointing...

I love this idea but they just don't do much in smaller countries. I live in The Netherlands and there's not as many opportunities to earn the points and therefore the rewards

Well EA would have known that licencing means a game needs to sell more. That would have been obvious when they signed the deal.
Either speculation or a change in leadership at EA.

I think more that the last few Dice games have struggled and they don't want to risk it from a fan pov. Disney probably stopped it

@Snake_V5 ah that's a bummer. Get it though and it's still amazing they even do this!

Simpsons hit and run was a long shot anyway!

Hoping this means they continue to add games. I haven't watched the event yet so not sure if they said that.
Main game I'm waiting for is Simpsons hit and run!

I really want to get my hands on one. There's been none available in The Netherlands since launch unfortunately.
That said I do think we are still waiting for the exclusive games. It's starting to happen but I think next year will be truly telling!

This was actually horrible and made me feel super old...
In my head games like Rare replay and Watch dogs are actually quite new... Wow I got old.fast

Ah I'm so disappointed. I was really hoping this would be great and give the new studio a success!

Mostly I want games and dates. Let's see the fruits of their labours buying all the studios.

Plus when I can get hold of a series X. Some stock update would be lovely

This is a great idea to support the community!
Unfortunately I am not an insider so have to wait like all the other peasants 😭

Need more stock! If I could get one I would!

Looks interesting. Review please!

I'm actually replaying Alan wake now. I expected it to have aged but it's still really fun.

I do think to get people onboard with a sequel it needs to actually be a remake as well. So Alan wake 1&2 in one game. Otherwise you miss so much story

Super happy you guys came back. Nintendolife and pushsquare are my go to places for news and I was missing what Microsoft was up to.
You just need Microsoft to start seeing the fruits from buying all those studios so you have more to talk about!

I was thinking there's probably some synergy between the 3 sites to be had. NL often does stuff on retro consoles you could consider leveraging?

Oh ffs! Just make a game and release it! I don't mind big meaty dlc, but small drops just mean I wait for a few years till it's "complete"

I know it's a rogue choice but I never got on with the main Halos that much. Reach was better, but ODST did something really different any I loved that. Probably the only person who will vote for it!

I'm currently locked down in France and interestingly Amazon here still have the S available. No X's though

Amazing! Bring on new BC games now!

Man. Now I need to log on to my 360 and dig it out!

I hope they do keep going. So many more gems to add.
I also wish license holders would do better deals to ensure they can keep making money off the older games. SIMPSONS HIT AND RUN!

Was thinking of working my way through the call of duty series, but even with discounts they are still too pricey so long after release...

@Octane I did notice it said it played next gen optimised games... Made me wonder about that wording...

Boo. I had already bought but was waiting for the dlc before playing. Bit crappy for those early supporters!

For Series X I want discs - mostly for backwards compatibility (360) and DVDs (old school!)

I think this is a good sign, but they do need to be careful of stifling creativity. Sometimes consumers think they want something but don't vote with their wallets, because they want something new.

That said EA's track record of new things isn't that great cough anthem cough