GuyinPA75

GuyinPA75

Xbox player since official launch

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Re: Marvel's Black Panther Game Reportedly Cancelled As EA 'Sharpens Focus' On Its Lineup

GuyinPA75

@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: Xbox Has Reportedly 'Sidelined' Plans For A 2027 First-Party Handheld

GuyinPA75

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: Talking Point: What Game Franchises Would You Pay $80 For On Xbox?

GuyinPA75

@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: Do You Have High Expectations For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?

GuyinPA75

@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: 'Huge' Number Of People Cancelling DOOM Pre-Orders Over 'Botched Physical Release'

GuyinPA75

@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: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Becomes 'Fully Realized' As Dev Ends Support On Xbox Title

GuyinPA75

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: 2K Studio Says Next Game 'Might' Be $80 Due To Doubled Development Budget

GuyinPA75

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

GuyinPA75

$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: Xbox Developer Shares Insight Into Why Physical Releases Are 'Complex'

GuyinPA75

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: Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early May 2025

GuyinPA75

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.