@IssaBrvndo @Bigmanfan Also I kinda think the movie hindered Red Hulk character from having more.
As much as I loved the Arkham series of games. Hulk Ultimate Destruction is by far the most fun I EVER had playing a superhero game in my life. And I've been playing video games since Atari 2600. Highly doubt we get something like Red Hulk Total Destruction now.
@IssaBrvndo @Bigmanfan My whole thing with the "new" captain America is it really seems Disney wanted get Will Smith for the part and he either declined or he slapped Disney too and said, keep my name out captain America's mouth.
Plus they completely wasted and did poor job with what could been great character in Red Hulk. I still have a the issues when series came out. What a way open a series straight out knocking a Watcher.
Think was issue 22 or 24 until finally revealed Red Hulk identity.
@Fiendish-Beaver Yep. See my post above. Couldn't agree more.
@Balaam_ My thoughts and feelings exactly. Said the same here for years. I was either insulted for it, or blocked by people. It's whatever. Doesn't make it any less true and my predictions any less correct.
@InterceptorAlpha Exactly. Please see my post above.
For starters, the perceived "demand" for Xbox handheld (handhelds, in general) are so super inflated, maybe Microsoft have finally made correct decision for once.
Second, it's no doubt nadella that pulled the plug on the device. All nadella wants is, push anything cloud and anything he can make an unnecessary, overpriced subscription for.
With game pass failing due to majority of games being on quality level of Game boy color games and inevitable HUGE price increases to barely keep afloat. Nadella realized won't be able extort and grift money from customers with handheld. So it's done for now. Definitely for the best.
@dskatter Pitchford recently made an incredibly tonedeaf comment about borderlands 4 price point.
Absolutely one par with how Don Mattrick destroyed Xbox One launch and the Diablo "you have a phone" rebuttal.
Unless borderlands 4 has an incredible AND reasonably priced loot box collector's edition (previously bought borderlands 2 and 3 this way), I will purposely just wait for borderlands 4 collection with all DLC on sale for $20.
I think that was bad move by her. Even if they dumped bunch money at her. It really doesn't matter when Netflix inevitably fails in gaming world and she's then out of a job.
@BAMozzy I absolutely NEVER, EVER, get excited about game showcase.
It is incredibly annoying see game that looks fun, then at end it says, "Coming Fall 2095".
I IMMEDIATELY lose ALL interest and just not care about playing it at that point and never end up playing the game. Too big chance, game will get canceled, delayed into eternity, be broken on release, etc.
The Six Month Rule is the only way to go. When developers started following that I'll actually care about the game, and get excited to play it.
@Tasuki Oh and another HUGE thing no one is considering. What if internet connection is down? You have ZERO access to that game, that movie, that TV show, that documentary. Nothing. Zero.
Storms knock internet off to LOT people. Sometimes for days.
Can't access anything you ow... I mean renting the rights to then.
@Tasuki Here is what people really need consider when thinking all digital is greatest thing since sliced bread.
Price gouging will be more prevalent and worse. Why isn't digital games cheaper day one than physical release? Where is shipping cost? Where is cost of making and printing disc? Packaging costs? Where is warehouse cost to store and move during release? Where are return costs? Yet, today, we are looking at $80-$100 games? If ask me, a $80 physical game should be no more than $65 on digital. At most.
We own nothing. Zero. Nada. Zilch. Only renting the "rights" to whatever it is. That's all.
Want to watch a movie or TV show? Well what streaming service is it on today? Spend time searching for nothing that is simply unneeded annoyance and inconvenience. Was on such-and-such last month? Great it moved to another place? Oh? Now I have subscribe (pay even more money) to another or new streaming service. If able hold that movie or TV series in my hand, I can just insert in player. Not have pay anymore since own it. Not have search find whatever streaming service it's on. Then not forget for person like me that has nice home theater setup. The physical disc experience and performance is vastly superior in picture and sound compared to streaming.
That's tip of iceberg. Digital is not as good as people think it will be. Trust me.
I thought on that too. Dead by daylight had Micheal Myers character in it. So had me ruling Myers out.
Daylight also had Freddy too. I'm just thinking since Elm St needs to have dreams versus stalk and slaughter. That may lead to some different gameplay/element/mechanics.
Not sure how to implement that? But really does offer something different not already done. Would have me curious for sure.
Also like to add, this goes out to all those all digital fanboys - - this is what you'll get. Do you want $80-$100 games? Really? Do you?
Price gouging will be the norm. Physical media is not broke. Why try fix it. No need to. People have no idea what they're asking for. When see how bad getting screwed. Will be too late. Nothing but nonstop, biting the pillow.
$80 is completely pricing me out buying new games. I have can afford it, yes. But I simply can not, will not, justify that price point for video game. Just not happening.
There is no reason to charge that much for a video game. None. Scale back costs. Do games need high expense voice actors? No. I could do just as good work and my pay be less than what pay voice actors now. I'm not joking, either.
I have plenty of backlog to play that last me probably for year or two. So I can wait for decent sale or just never buy at that price.
Justice League, absolutely, positively, unequivocally, totally, should been just a single player game with maybe 4 player co-op.
Forcing the game to basically be live service model, just to chase money, was pure failure. Whoever made that decision should never be allowed to work in gaming ever again.
This is probably how the real and honest conversation behind closed doors went:
The "complexity is, we want to make sure the consumer, owns nothing, will always be forced to rent everything, and have zero rights to anything that consumer ever purchases. We will continue to tout how awesome being all digital could be. Then after the consumer is locked in and consumer then realizes the grift is in full effect, past point of no return, and understands it's truly a terrible idea, we pull the rug out from under them. Leaving all screwed over.
Was very, very excited for Dune Spice Wars. Played day one on game pass. The font was soooooo unreadable and small in that game, I quit playing after about 30 mins.
Followed couple updates see if that would be addressed. Did not see anything. Deleted game. Never looked back.
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Re: Marvel's Black Panther Game Reportedly Cancelled As EA 'Sharpens Focus' On Its Lineup
@IssaBrvndo @Bigmanfan Also I kinda think the movie hindered Red Hulk character from having more.
As much as I loved the Arkham series of games. Hulk Ultimate Destruction is by far the most fun I EVER had playing a superhero game in my life. And I've been playing video games since Atari 2600. Highly doubt we get something like Red Hulk Total Destruction now.
Re: Marvel's Black Panther Game Reportedly Cancelled As EA 'Sharpens Focus' On Its Lineup
@IssaBrvndo @Bigmanfan My whole thing with the "new" captain America is it really seems Disney wanted get Will Smith for the part and he either declined or he slapped Disney too and said, keep my name out captain America's mouth.
Plus they completely wasted and did poor job with what could been great character in Red Hulk. I still have a the issues when series came out. What a way open a series straight out knocking a Watcher.
Think was issue 22 or 24 until finally revealed Red Hulk identity.
Re: Marvel's Black Panther Game Reportedly Cancelled As EA 'Sharpens Focus' On Its Lineup
@Titntin Wow. This makes me OVERJOYED, times infinity, the game is canceled.
Love the irony of it being....canceled.
Re: Marvel's Black Panther Game Reportedly Cancelled As EA 'Sharpens Focus' On Its Lineup
......and just like that, nobody cared.
Easily the worst 2 Marvel movies. And saying that even after watched The Marvels.
Heck, the comic is far reach from ever being impressive.
Re: Xbox Building A Handheld 'Makes No Sense', Says Former Blizzard Boss
It's waste of time and money. I'd guess maybe 5% gamers at most care about handheld (that is not Nintendo handheld).
And out of that 5% - - 95% are 10 years old or younger.
Re: Microsoft Signs 'Historic Tentative Agreement' With QA Devs At Bethesda
Bugthesda NEVER, EVER, had QA workers to begin with! LMAO!!!!!!!
Re: Xbox Has Reportedly 'Sidelined' Plans For A 2027 First-Party Handheld
@Fiendish-Beaver Yep. See my post above. Couldn't agree more.
@Balaam_ My thoughts and feelings exactly. Said the same here for years. I was either insulted for it, or blocked by people. It's whatever. Doesn't make it any less true and my predictions any less correct.
@InterceptorAlpha Exactly. Please see my post above.
Re: Xbox Has Reportedly 'Sidelined' Plans For A 2027 First-Party Handheld
For starters, the perceived "demand" for Xbox handheld (handhelds, in general) are so super inflated, maybe Microsoft have finally made correct decision for once.
Second, it's no doubt nadella that pulled the plug on the device. All nadella wants is, push anything cloud and anything he can make an unnecessary, overpriced subscription for.
With game pass failing due to majority of games being on quality level of Game boy color games and inevitable HUGE price increases to barely keep afloat. Nadella realized won't be able extort and grift money from customers with handheld. So it's done for now. Definitely for the best.
Re: Report: Xbox Elite Series 3 Is Real, And It's Improved 'Leaps & Bounds' Over The Elite 2
@Ricky-Spanish The Elites are really just luxury item. But they are sooooooo nice.
It would be very difficult for me go back to just regular controllers.
Re: Xbox Copilot Now Live For Testing As Microsoft Introduces Its AI Companion
Wish people would really wake up and see AI is very bad thing. So many movies and games that serve as cautionary tales.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Adding Another 'Game Of The Year' Next Week
Meh. JRPGs. Zero interest. Despise them with all my heart.
Good for those that enjoy.
Re: Talking Point: What Game Franchises Would You Pay $80 For On Xbox?
@dskatter Pitchford recently made an incredibly tonedeaf comment about borderlands 4 price point.
Absolutely one par with how Don Mattrick destroyed Xbox One launch and the Diablo "you have a phone" rebuttal.
Unless borderlands 4 has an incredible AND reasonably priced loot box collector's edition (previously bought borderlands 2 and 3 this way), I will purposely just wait for borderlands 4 collection with all DLC on sale for $20.
Just on principle, alone.
Re: Talking Point: What Game Franchises Would You Pay $80 For On Xbox?
Talking Point: What Game Franchises Would You Pay $80 For On Xbox?
Zero.
ABSOLUTELY, zero.
Re: Avowed Game Director Leaves Xbox & Obsidian For Netflix Studio
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Re: Avowed Game Director Leaves Xbox & Obsidian For Netflix Studio
I think that was bad move by her. Even if they dumped bunch money at her. It really doesn't matter when Netflix inevitably fails in gaming world and she's then out of a job.
Re: Xbox 'Critically Acclaimed' Sale Now Live, Amazing Bargains Available This Week
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is $2.99 for a reason. Lol
Re: Some Fantastic Games Are Discounted By 90-95% On Xbox This Weekend
Sunset Overdrive is must play at that price point. Such fun game.
Re: Xbox Is Adding Three New Ways To Personalise Your Console's Home Screen
This is a nice update. Looking forward to it.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have High Expectations For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
@BAMozzy I absolutely NEVER, EVER, get excited about game showcase.
It is incredibly annoying see game that looks fun, then at end it says, "Coming Fall 2095".
I IMMEDIATELY lose ALL interest and just not care about playing it at that point and never end up playing the game. Too big chance, game will get canceled, delayed into eternity, be broken on release, etc.
The Six Month Rule is the only way to go. When developers started following that I'll actually care about the game, and get excited to play it.
Re: One Month On, Oblivion Remastered Has A Pretty Low Completion Rate On Xbox
Or...maybe the glitch that locked the main quest so not able advance is still present?
Is very reason I never finished it years ago.
Re: Xbox's 2027 Handheld Expected To Include Nintendo Switch-Like Docking System
For YEARS on site I've predicted this. Also believe the next "console" very similar mindset.
Re: 'Huge' Number Of People Cancelling DOOM Pre-Orders Over 'Botched Physical Release'
@Tasuki Oh and another HUGE thing no one is considering. What if internet connection is down? You have ZERO access to that game, that movie, that TV show, that documentary. Nothing. Zero.
Storms knock internet off to LOT people. Sometimes for days.
Can't access anything you ow... I mean renting the rights to then.
Re: 'Huge' Number Of People Cancelling DOOM Pre-Orders Over 'Botched Physical Release'
@Tasuki Here is what people really need consider when thinking all digital is greatest thing since sliced bread.
Price gouging will be more prevalent and worse. Why isn't digital games cheaper day one than physical release? Where is shipping cost? Where is cost of making and printing disc? Packaging costs? Where is warehouse cost to store and move during release? Where are return costs? Yet, today, we are looking at $80-$100 games? If ask me, a $80 physical game should be no more than $65 on digital. At most.
We own nothing. Zero. Nada. Zilch. Only renting the "rights" to whatever it is. That's all.
Want to watch a movie or TV show? Well what streaming service is it on today? Spend time searching for nothing that is simply unneeded annoyance and inconvenience. Was on such-and-such last month? Great it moved to another place? Oh? Now I have subscribe (pay even more money) to another or new streaming service. If able hold that movie or TV series in my hand, I can just insert in player. Not have pay anymore since own it. Not have search find whatever streaming service it's on. Then not forget for person like me that has nice home theater setup. The physical disc experience and performance is vastly superior in picture and sound compared to streaming.
That's tip of iceberg. Digital is not as good as people think it will be. Trust me.
Re: 'Huge' Number Of People Cancelling DOOM Pre-Orders Over 'Botched Physical Release'
@Tasuki Tarrifs are the new excuse to raise prices. Pretty much like the "COVID charge" places tried to use to grift money from people.
Re: 'Huge' Number Of People Cancelling DOOM Pre-Orders Over 'Botched Physical Release'
All digital is such terrible, terrible, idea. Really wish people would wake up and see this.
Pretty soon, it will be too late, and nothing left to do, except bite the pillow, cause companies be going in rough.
Re: Stalker: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy Gets Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Next Week
Looking forward to seeing side by side screenshots with new enhancements.
Re: Microsoft Discounts 'Refurbished' Xbox Series X|S Consoles In Some Countries
@Kaloudz Exactly! No idea where been.
Example. I scratch...then use my controller. Use your imagination. Then use your courage to buy anything refurbished.
Especially a controller.
Re: Microsoft Discounts 'Refurbished' Xbox Series X|S Consoles In Some Countries
After the recent, unnecessary price increases, maybe are realizing charging $1,000,000 for gaming console is dumb idea?
Re: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Becomes 'Fully Realized' As Dev Ends Support On Xbox Title
I thought on that too. Dead by daylight had Micheal Myers character in it. So had me ruling Myers out.
Daylight also had Freddy too. I'm just thinking since Elm St needs to have dreams versus stalk and slaughter. That may lead to some different gameplay/element/mechanics.
Not sure how to implement that? But really does offer something different not already done. Would have me curious for sure.
Re: Xbox Seemingly Affected As Microsoft Announces Thousands More Job Cuts
@Kloppo Said that for over year now. Look for game pass to hit around $50 a month in couple years if wants to continue its existence.
Re: Xbox Seemingly Affected As Microsoft Announces Thousands More Job Cuts
@BacklogBrad Sounds like Citibank. That's another company that has poor history and consistently terrible CEOs and management.
Re: Xbox Seemingly Affected As Microsoft Announces Thousands More Job Cuts
@TheGameThrifter Nadella is destroying Microsoft, more, and more, every year.
All he cares about is the cloud and finding a way to make ANYTHING an overpriced, unnecessary, subscription service.
Re: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Becomes 'Fully Realized' As Dev Ends Support On Xbox Title
Nightmare on Elm Street next?
Re: Three Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (May 13-16)
@Fiendish-Beaver Sweet set. You'll enjoy displaying for sure.
Re: Three Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (May 13-16)
Really wanted to enjoy the first Warhammer: Vermintide. But the game had incredible soap opera effect in the graphics. Hurt my eyes. Gave me headache.
Only other game did that to me was Rage 1 on the Xbox 360.
Both games really wanted to play. Just couldn't do it.
Re: 2K Studio Says Next Game 'Might' Be $80 Due To Doubled Development Budget
Also like to add, this goes out to all those all digital fanboys - - this is what you'll get. Do you want $80-$100 games? Really? Do you?
Price gouging will be the norm. Physical media is not broke. Why try fix it. No need to. People have no idea what they're asking for. When see how bad getting screwed. Will be too late. Nothing but nonstop, biting the pillow.
Re: 2K Studio Says Next Game 'Might' Be $80 Due To Doubled Development Budget
$80 is completely pricing me out buying new games. I have can afford it, yes. But I simply can not, will not, justify that price point for video game. Just not happening.
There is no reason to charge that much for a video game. None. Scale back costs. Do games need high expense voice actors? No. I could do just as good work and my pay be less than what pay voice actors now. I'm not joking, either.
I have plenty of backlog to play that last me probably for year or two. So I can wait for decent sale or just never buy at that price.
Re: Warner Bros Games Revenue Declines By Almost 50% At The Start Of 2025
Justice League, absolutely, positively, unequivocally, totally, should been just a single player game with maybe 4 player co-op.
Forcing the game to basically be live service model, just to chase money, was pure failure. Whoever made that decision should never be allowed to work in gaming ever again.
Re: Lots Of Xbox Games Have Suddenly Been Delisted In Some Countries
@Fiendish-Beaver Believe that usually you'll be able to re-download.
But, and this important part to ALWAYS remember, if Microsoft shuts servers down, for any reason, then you are out luck.
Remember that, when people constantly preech, that all digital is sooooooo wonderful.
Re: Lots Of Xbox Games Have Suddenly Been Delisted In Some Countries
Being all digital is amazing isn't it!?!
Can't wait for EVERYTHING to be just only digital. It's sooooooo convenient to own nothing you pay for.
Really hope people wake up soon, and fight against it. It's only the beginning. It WILL NOT get better.
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Linear Vs. Open World Games On Xbox?
If done well, I'm ok either way.
Re: New Game Boy Advance Title Jumps To Xbox Consoles This Summer
Well...yea. Game boy type games been on game pass for years now.
Honestly been the quality level that vast majority games are on game pass.
Re: Xbox Developer Shares Insight Into Why Physical Releases Are 'Complex'
This is probably how the real and honest conversation behind closed doors went:
The "complexity is, we want to make sure the consumer, owns nothing, will always be forced to rent everything, and have zero rights to anything that consumer ever purchases. We will continue to tout how awesome being all digital could be. Then after the consumer is locked in and consumer then realizes the grift is in full effect, past point of no return, and understands it's truly a terrible idea, we pull the rug out from under them. Leaving all screwed over.
Re: Xbox Handheld Gets Leaked, First Photos And Details Revealed
Still believe majority, not care, not want, this. Probably will have decent launch, then sales dropping off hard and fast.
Just my opinion. May sell like crazy.
Re: BF6 Release Window Update, Full Reveal Scheduled For 'Summer'
Standard edition will retail for, guessing, $275?
Re: Talking Point: Will Xbox Game Pass Get A Price Increase This Year?
@GoldenPants The answer is yes in both cases.
I've heard both sayings. Both are awesome for implying yes. Lol
Re: Talking Point: Will Xbox Game Pass Get A Price Increase This Year?
Will Xbox Game Pass Get A Price Increase This Year?
Well? Does the Pope wear a cross?
Re: Xbox Is 'Spitting Pure Fire' Right Now, Says Baldur's Gate 3 Exec
Xbox Is 'Spitting Pure Fire' for Playstation Right Now...."
There I fixed it lol.
Yep, I'm still bitter about it. If Playstation put their games on Xbox. It be lot easier to stomach.
Re: Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early May 2025
Was very, very excited for Dune Spice Wars. Played day one on game pass. The font was soooooo unreadable and small in that game, I quit playing after about 30 mins.
Followed couple updates see if that would be addressed. Did not see anything. Deleted game. Never looked back.
Huge shame. Really looked forward to it.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Title For April 2025?
@GemDog669 Now with that knowledge makes all the difference in the world.
But are many English names and titles send me into the annoyingverse.