@FraserG Sadly it's little bit of both. Microsoft with their cancelation streak here recently, I'm concerned for pretty much any game.
Love fable franchise and really want play it. But also really wanted play Contraband, perfect Dark, scalebound, that Bethesda space MMO, etc. But never will. Really makes me sad.
Would not blink an eye or be surprised if announcement came out fable was canceled.
@Coletrain All nadella cares about is turning everything into an extremely unnecessary, incredibly overpriced subscription service. Also, the cloud. And now he's on this kick of getting into AI super heavy.
Truly believe if Microsoft did not get those big money government contracts over the last 5+ years, Microsoft be in very concerning position as a company.
If think all the layoffs last few years at Microsoft was bad. Multiply that by infinity without those contracts.
Even though I played tons Battlefield 6 past two weekends - so much that completed all the challenges. Battlefield 4 is still my favorite one for multiplayer. I may change my mind after play full Battlefield 6 at launch though.
@WildConcept6 "Really, it baffles me how gamers would defend AAA publishers cutting corners just to attack the series S."
What lot people not really think about is developers always have cater to the lowest common denominator. This gen it was the Series S. It held back this gen and definitely the Xbox Series X. Just look at the almost weekly articles speaking to Series S having issues trying to run games.
Glad you enjoy Series S. But all of Xbox be in better place if it never existed.
@Fiendish-Beaver Definitely agree with you. But the issue not so much Microsoft as it is nadella. The guy needs to go. Like yesterday. Like decade ago.
@Titntin If not fan of Microsoft for that long, you must really despise what Microsoft become under the (lack of) leadership of nadella.
Nadella is destroying Microsoft. He also ruined fantastic products by not allowing them to grow. There was some truly amazing and superior products nadella stopped. Easiest example being Zune. Much better product than iPod.
@Feffster Series S was disaster of decision for this generation. Under powered, constant news articles almost on weekly basis highlighting its issues with trying have game run properly, pathetic hard drive space, and most important holding back the Series X.
Xbox this gen been so much better without it. Honestly I think be even better quality level of games if Series S never existed. Covid did not help this gen either.
But I'll never understand why these kinda games are made and who really, really, really, wants play them.
For me, I did not drop $500 on a next-gen console, $4500 on a TV, $3000+ on sound system, to play games that look like something from prime game boy color days.
Got message today from Microsoft to buy anthem before it leaves game pass so it's part of my library forever. LMAO! Do they not realize beginning 2026 servers are being taken down with no patch for offline play?
Still upset with anthem. Had soooooo much potential but EA messed it up. Could been amazing new franchise.
Battlefield 6. At least every match has possibility of being different due to classes and destruction. COD is just static maps and gameplay. I never understood the appeal.
@Ricky-Spanish The tone deaf delivery of Xbox One by Mattrick, really, really, really, hurt Xbox, and took the full blowing sails out of excitement, loyalty, and fun, for Xbox fans.
This is all on nadella. Easily one of worst leaders in the industry today.
It's no surprise to see a decline in Microsoft. Nadella ONLY cares about cloud and making everything an unnecessary and overpriced subscription.
I used to purchase Office every release. And I ABSOLUTELY refuse to, or ever will pay for a subscription. So that's a sale Microsoft lost. Doubt I'm only one.
Nadella is single handed setting Microsoft up for failure and no way out bankruptcy.
Played Grounded. Really, really, really, wanted to like it. But it has the usual fails for me that all tree puncher games have. Spend more time gathering resources for weapon, armor, and camp gear, than actually paying the game or story. Feels lot more like unnecessarily long busy work than enjoying the story and game.
If 6 truly brings back the play and vibe of battlefield 3 and 4 with all the awesome destruction and levolution of 4. Really think I may be in on day one for this game.
@Sol76 Exactly! People that not like it act like it's adding 5 more mins to access the game.
It barely adds any extra time to access the game. But I can understand their frustration. It's not like they asked for the feature. So it's nice the option to turn off is there.
@Dampsponge But, but, but, but, but..... Digital media is like the greatest thing..... like since sliced bread.
Your comment absolutely is true. Just another example of why physical media is only way to go. Reading, all to very often, articles like these should tell anyone, start supporting physical media again.
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Re: Seven Xbox-Related Events To Look Out For At Gamescom 2025
@FraserG Sadly it's little bit of both. Microsoft with their cancelation streak here recently, I'm concerned for pretty much any game.
Love fable franchise and really want play it. But also really wanted play Contraband, perfect Dark, scalebound, that Bethesda space MMO, etc. But never will. Really makes me sad.
Would not blink an eye or be surprised if announcement came out fable was canceled.
Re: Microsoft 'Wraps Up' Xbox Series X|S Era As Hardware Chief Teases What's Next
@Coletrain All nadella cares about is turning everything into an extremely unnecessary, incredibly overpriced subscription service. Also, the cloud. And now he's on this kick of getting into AI super heavy.
Truly believe if Microsoft did not get those big money government contracts over the last 5+ years, Microsoft be in very concerning position as a company.
If think all the layoffs last few years at Microsoft was bad. Multiply that by infinity without those contracts.
Re: Seven Xbox-Related Events To Look Out For At Gamescom 2025
I'm curious?
Vegas have odds on announcement of Fable being canceled during gamescom?
Re: Earn Free Battlefield 6 Cosmetics By Playing 2042's Latest Update On Xbox
@Ricky-Spanish Battlefield 4 for me.
Even though I played tons Battlefield 6 past two weekends - so much that completed all the challenges. Battlefield 4 is still my favorite one for multiplayer. I may change my mind after play full Battlefield 6 at launch though.
Re: Microsoft 'Wraps Up' Xbox Series X|S Era As Hardware Chief Teases What's Next
@WildConcept6 "Really, it baffles me how gamers would defend AAA publishers cutting corners just to attack the series S."
What lot people not really think about is developers always have cater to the lowest common denominator. This gen it was the Series S. It held back this gen and definitely the Xbox Series X. Just look at the almost weekly articles speaking to Series S having issues trying to run games.
Glad you enjoy Series S. But all of Xbox be in better place if it never existed.
Re: Microsoft 'Wraps Up' Xbox Series X|S Era As Hardware Chief Teases What's Next
@Fiendish-Beaver Definitely agree with you. But the issue not so much Microsoft as it is nadella. The guy needs to go. Like yesterday. Like decade ago.
Re: Microsoft 'Wraps Up' Xbox Series X|S Era As Hardware Chief Teases What's Next
@Titntin If not fan of Microsoft for that long, you must really despise what Microsoft become under the (lack of) leadership of nadella.
Nadella is destroying Microsoft. He also ruined fantastic products by not allowing them to grow. There was some truly amazing and superior products nadella stopped. Easiest example being Zune. Much better product than iPod.
Re: Microsoft 'Wraps Up' Xbox Series X|S Era As Hardware Chief Teases What's Next
@Feffster Series S was disaster of decision for this generation. Under powered, constant news articles almost on weekly basis highlighting its issues with trying have game run properly, pathetic hard drive space, and most important holding back the Series X.
Xbox this gen been so much better without it. Honestly I think be even better quality level of games if Series S never existed. Covid did not help this gen either.
Re: Ex-PlayStation Exec Still Not Convinced By 'Dangerous' Xbox Game Pass Model
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Re: Ex-PlayStation Exec Still Not Convinced By 'Dangerous' Xbox Game Pass Model
Lmao I've said for years game pass is terrible idea and incredibly flawed business model.
If game pass is going to exist, look for it to be $40 - $50 a month within next two to the years.
If game pass is such a great, wonderful thing, why isn't GTA and Battlefield launching Day One on game pass?
Re: Pick One: What's Your Favourite Battlefield Game On Xbox?
@BacklogBrad That Operation Locker on Battlefield 4 very close to Metro I thought. Both maps absolute fun.
Re: Pick One: What's Your Favourite Battlefield Game On Xbox?
I loved bad company 2. But Battlefield 4 best multiplayer experience and most fun I EVER had playing Battlefield online.
Re: Battlefield 6 Beta Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
@BAMozzy Somebody skimmed over or simply did not read the beta NDA.
Lol
Re: Battlefield 6 Beta Comparison Shows Difference Between Xbox Series X And Series S
Another example of Series S being a mistake and terrible anchor for Series X.
Re: Xbox Is Officially 'Stopping' Development On First-Party Game Contraband
Very disappointing. Really looked forward to this game. But not surprised since not heard or seen anything from the game.
Yet, ANOTHER example of developer or publisher not following the simple and failsafe, Six Month Rule.
No idea why they not follow that rule. It only makes best experience possible for gamers and developers.
Re: Rumour: Starfield Could Be Getting Interplanetary Travel Ahead Of Expansion 2 On Xbox
@Ricky-Spanish I'm sure they told Todd. And I'm sure Todd simply said, "It just works." He's notorious for that.
Todd is absolutely a detriment to bugthesda games at this point. Stubborn. Narrow minded. Refuses to change or update game engine.
Re: Battlefield 6 Servers Getting Hammered A Full Two Days Before Xbox Open Beta
I'm going to be on later today when get home. Hope servers not crash by time I'm on.
Really looking forward trying. Hope it is truly more like Battlefield 3 and 4. Last three Battlefield games were pure garbage online multiplayer.
Re: Xbox Dev Turn 10 Goes Dark As Questions Remain Over The Future Of Forza Motorsport
Hope this doesn't hurt forza motorsport. I much, much, much, prefer motorsport over horizon.
Re: Turn-Based TMNT Game Announced For Xbox, Releases Next Week
@Elbow Not knocking on you at all.
But I'll never understand why these kinda games are made and who really, really, really, wants play them.
For me, I did not drop $500 on a next-gen console, $4500 on a TV, $3000+ on sound system, to play games that look like something from prime game boy color days.
Re: Turn-Based TMNT Game Announced For Xbox, Releases Next Week
I'll wait for it be on game pass.
You know, since it is best way support developers.
Re: A Month After Xbox Layoffs, Call Of Duty Dev Raven Software Officially Unionises
My guess nadella will try find way layoff 50% of staff now since are union?
Nadella most terrible, horrible, narrow minded CEO in history of Microsoft.
Re: Battlefield 6 FAQ Reveals Multiple Performance Modes On Xbox Series X|S
@HardRockGamer Game prices are ridiculous today.
Yet publishers want raise prices over $70....despite posting record profits.
Absolutely disgusting if ask me. Pure greed.
Re: Battlefield 6 Beta: Start Date, Access Times & Preload Details On Xbox
Looking forward to this very much!
Last 3 Battlefield games been absolute garbage. Last good battlefield games were 3 and 4. Heck I STILL play battlefield 4 to this day.
Re: Talking Point: Should Xbox Bring Back Limited Edition Consoles?
Limited edition consoles?
LMAO!!!
Microsoft needs to learn to release just ONE CONSOLE specs. Series S nothing but issues, upon issues, upon issues, with trying to run games.
Xbox and Series X been better off overall and more successful, if Microsoft saw and realized the error of Series S and canceled it.
Re: Halo Infinite Fall Update 2025 Launches This Week, And It's Packed With 'Major Game Updates'
Imagine if Halo Infinite launched with all these features day one. More people been excited and it been more successful game.
Re: Battlefield 6 FAQ Reveals Multiple Performance Modes On Xbox Series X|S
@HardRockGamer It will. Think they usually hit that EA pass on Game Pass Ultimate a year after release.
Re: Report: BioShock Remake Cancelled As Upcoming Sequel Hits Development Troubles
I'm probably in minority. But I thought Infinite was terrible and major disappointment.
I even bought Songbird Edition day one. Still have the box and everything it came with.
Re: Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early August 2025
Got message today from Microsoft to buy anthem before it leaves game pass so it's part of my library forever. LMAO! Do they not realize beginning 2026 servers are being taken down with no patch for offline play?
Still upset with anthem. Had soooooo much potential but EA messed it up. Could been amazing new franchise.
Re: Talking Point: Battlefield 6 Or Black Ops 7, Which Xbox FPS Are You Looking Forward To Most?
Battlefield 6. At least every match has possibility of being different due to classes and destruction. COD is just static maps and gameplay. I never understood the appeal.
Re: Battlefield 6 Gets Official Xbox Release Date, Open Beta Begins In August
Crap. This looking be first game I've bought on day one, at full price, in long, long, long, time.
Leaps and bounds looks better last 3 Battlefield games.
Re: Xbox Is Predicting A Revenue Decline For The Start Of Fiscal Year 2026
@Ricky-Spanish The tone deaf delivery of Xbox One by Mattrick, really, really, really, hurt Xbox, and took the full blowing sails out of excitement, loyalty, and fun, for Xbox fans.
To this day Xbox never fully recovered.
Re: Xbox Is Predicting A Revenue Decline For The Start Of Fiscal Year 2026
This is all on nadella. Easily one of worst leaders in the industry today.
It's no surprise to see a decline in Microsoft. Nadella ONLY cares about cloud and making everything an unnecessary and overpriced subscription.
I used to purchase Office every release. And I ABSOLUTELY refuse to, or ever will pay for a subscription. So that's a sale Microsoft lost. Doubt I'm only one.
Nadella is single handed setting Microsoft up for failure and no way out bankruptcy.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Previews Say About Xbox Horror Title Cronos: The New Dawn
I love horror games, movies, and books.
I'm in.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Still Hyped For Hollow Knight: Silksong On Xbox Game Pass?
Never even played first game.
Re: Grounded 2 Early Access Impressions Are In Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
Played Grounded. Really, really, really, wanted to like it. But it has the usual fails for me that all tree puncher games have. Spend more time gathering resources for weapon, armor, and camp gear, than actually paying the game or story. Feels lot more like unnecessarily long busy work than enjoying the story and game.
Re: EA Insists No Price Increases Are Planned As Battlefield 6 Nears Xbox Launch
When EA even realizes that $80 games are ridiculous. That's a sign that - - $80 games are ridiculous.
And hardly anyone will pay that.
Re: Two Xbox First-Party Games Now Shipping On Disc In 2025, Says Retailer
@Scummbuddy Yep which is exactly what I'm saying. It's hardly ever both.
Re: Two Xbox First-Party Games Now Shipping On Disc In 2025, Says Retailer
Microsoft has lost its way.
It all goes back to leadership. Or in case of Microsoft...the lack of it.
Re: Two Major Xbox Games Are Being Delisted In August 2025
@Kaloudz Maybe. Destiny already infamous for removing DLC people already paid for.
And since it's destiny DLC, it's already incredibly overpriced and severely lacking content.
Re: Two Major Xbox Games Are Being Delisted In August 2025
Anthem had such potential. Huge shame.
That is not sarcasm. Really dropped the ball not letting them try make the game better over time.
Re: Microsoft CEO Comments On Recent Xbox Layoffs, Doubles Down On AI
Say it all the time. Nadella is terrible and needs to go. He is destroying Microsoft in the long run. Nadella has zero foresight.
Re: Sony Invests $460 Million In Bandai Namco, But Xbox Fans Shouldn't Be Worried
Dark souls is no big deal to me. They can keep that game and franchise.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Contributed To 'An All-Time High' For Subscription Spending Last Month (US)
Spending will really go up in couple years when game pass ultimate is $40 month.
Re: Battlefield 6 Price & Release Date Leak Ahead Of 2025 Xbox Launch
If 6 truly brings back the play and vibe of battlefield 3 and 4 with all the awesome destruction and levolution of 4. Really think I may be in on day one for this game.
Re: Microsoft Reverts Price Increase For The Outer Worlds 2, Will Launch For $70 On Xbox
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Re: Talking Point: A Month Later, What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Game Hubs?
@WildConcept6 Never mind my reply, that's what you were saying. Apparently reading comprehension is challenging for me today.
Re: Talking Point: A Month Later, What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Game Hubs?
@WildConcept6 There is an Events widget thingy you can use to show what events are going on. Believe can even set it to pop an alert to your guide.
I find it useful.
Re: Talking Point: A Month Later, What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Game Hubs?
@Sol76 Exactly! People that not like it act like it's adding 5 more mins to access the game.
It barely adds any extra time to access the game. But I can understand their frustration. It's not like they asked for the feature. So it's nice the option to turn off is there.
Re: Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of RoboCop On Xbox Game Pass?
Anyone that is a robocop fan? This game is for them. Loved it!
Re: PSA: Movies Anywhere Allows You To 'Sync' Your Xbox Purchases With Other Film Providers
@Dampsponge But, but, but, but, but..... Digital media is like the greatest thing..... like since sliced bread.
Your comment absolutely is true. Just another example of why physical media is only way to go. Reading, all to very often, articles like these should tell anyone, start supporting physical media again.
All of us be MUCH, better off in doing so.