@Cakefish A long while back i read someone saying MS is planning to ditch the online paywall for next gen. If that’s true and it likely is as it’s now all PC with an under the TV skin for plug and plug. That would be a HUGE advantage going into next gen. Myself and many millions around the world would all do a happy dance. Haha 😀
@OldGamer999 Phil has already said they are underway on console development. Sara Bond said big tech leap. They aren’t going to spill to many more beans on Specs, dates etc. that would tip to much of the plans before process’s are finished. In time we will get the reveal. Until then Series consoles continue to get games and GP continues to build up its library.
@Millionski thats my thing, my work gives me a Windows Laptop. I can of course only use it for work. But thats all i would want to do with it. Windows sucks. I use my IPhone, iPad Pro with Keyboard as my daily driver and have an older MacBook Pro. There is nothing i need or would want with Windows. Once i shut off my work laptop i am so happy to be away from that OS. I want to see and hear more of how this would work. Cause i have my doubts on some of it, but there is a lot to like about it as well. At least on paper as we don’t have the details and likely won’t until 2026 as it nears its 2027 launch.
@cragis0001 as they say time flies when your having fun.
So i did some digging on the collection and lot’s are saying they are hearing it will have co-op but no PVP. But the reason why makes sense. The rumor is the collection will not be out long by itself. E-day will hit shortly after. Not sure about that. But they continues to say the reason is MS doesn’t want to split the online PVP community up between collection and E-day. That makes sense but of course it’s deeper than that. E-day PVP will for sure have skins, weapon skins, and other things to buy live service style. So they want the player base on there buying that. Again makes sense. Plus i still hear there might be a slide feature in E-day wether that makes it into PVP or not we don’t know. So it’s looking all but confirmed PVP will not be there but Co-op will be and as for Horde mode it has been quiet on that front. It’s a day one buy for me as it’s my favorite IP in the world of games. But E-Day is the real excitement for me as i love PVP gears.
Still waiting for them to do the Elite 3. Just hope it get’s lot’s of love in the quality control department. That alone is really all it needs. But the standard Xbox controller stands as my favorite controller and i own all 3 consoles. I buy all my games on Xbox cause of the controller. This one tho does nothing for me and i don’t even need to hold it to know that.
@cragis0001 I would love to see it happen actually. I think it’s a great idea for us hardcore gears fans. Time will tell, we should know a lot more about Gears this June and of course next year is the 20th year of gears of war. So lot’s of news should be happening soon. I can’t wait to see it all unfold.
@cragis0001 i heard this rumor a few months back on my gears of war channels i follow. I didn’t put much stock in it but now that we are seeing it more this month. I suppose the guys i follow with gears channels know a good amount as well. That bring me to this SLIDE. The rumor on the channel was in E-day there will be a new slide move mechanic. The person said he is trying to find out if it will be in PVP or just campaign. Well my mind goes to what if the slide mechanic is a way to make PvP feel new and fresh to players. Maybe the plan is when E-day comes out they will slowly bring over the 1-3 maps with the slide move making the maps feel new. Plus for the Pro players this will excite E-sport players. I am liking where your thoughts and ideas are at and again i think you made one of the best idea’s i have heard yet and again i follow every outlet of Gears there is. Well played friend, i hope you are right and i hope the slide move is correct as well.
@cragis0001 thats a great question actually. I never thought of that. That could work. I am a huge GOW fanatic. So whatever is best for the IP i am all for. Plus the multiplayer is a bit old and hard for new players to get into. Most would just return to COD and Fortnite. So i look forward to see if E-day brings something new to multiplayer for Gears or sticks to the basics for the hardcore fans like myself that has played Gears 5 multiplayer for over 2K hours. But i really like your idea with that. I never even thought of them doing it like cod.
@Kaloudz Agreed. I don’t see them leaving Hardware. Will it be different? Sure, will it launch before PS6, i would say yes. But it’s coming and I think it will look very much like a PC and maybe even let us open it up for smaller upgrades like seen on a gaming laptop. But i am looking forward to the new controller. I absolutely love the Xbox controller layout. It’s perfect. So any updates and improvements is really exciting to me. Can’t wait to learn more about the next Xbox and looking forward to all the great titles coming out in the next few years. As you said they are hitting that stride now with a lot of games coming.
I still don’t think Xbox will leave the hardware game. But if they did and they didn’t bring their controller to PS. Then i would buy a Razer laptop with a 5090 in it. I am starting to throw a few dollars a month back on the side to save up just in case. While i prefer to be on Xbox over PC. I can’t see myself gaming only on the PS controller. It’s not my favorite layout. It’s ok, but not something i would play Shooters and others on. So i would go PC and Xbox controller. But i think we continue to see Xbox consoles. But they need to find a way to get excitement around their hardware and they seem to be making that tough at the moment. Sadly cause i love my Series X.
@themightyant agreed !! We all know it can be done. But yeah i think Rockstar is far too focused on GTA money which i understand but RDR2 still has a large fan base. If they wait until next gen and then make RDR2 with 60fps and better draw distance and textures etc etc. i would happily buy it. If thats the plan. But to do nothing with the game seems like a big waste. I feel like all i want in the video game industry is a pipe dream these days. I want Gears of War collection in UE5 and 60 fps RDR2. 😀
@Banjo- Thanks buddy, yeah i knew most of that and i am searching every inch of the map for items so i can level up my gear, it helps for a little while and then i am in area’s with loads of guys that are 2 skulls or more tougher. I am still playing it cause i want to love the game but the combat choices and leveling choices aren’t my favorite.
It’s getting a little long in the tooth. I mean there is only so much they can do new with the last gen still involved. At some point we need a new engine with new ideas and such. I will be playing Battlefield when it comes out next year just to see what it is capable of running on PS5 and Series only.
@PsBoxSwitchOwner agreed. They should try another one cause there is enough there to like or in my case not like. It’s an odd title for me. Cause i do have 30 hours in it. But the combat and lack of armor is killing it for me.
@Ricky-Spanish i couldn’t have said it better and it is my favorite game ever made. So you hit the nail on the head. I do wish it had a 60fps update. Or even a new release will all kinds of bells and whistles upgrade, I’d gladly pay for it. But it’s the best. I could only play RDR and Gears of War the rest of my life and still be an everyday gamer.
@nomither6 if i had any good sense i would tap out too. I just want the first 3 games in unreal engine 5 so bad i keep the hope up every year. I will say if it’s not at this year June show case alongside E-day then i don’t think the collection is coming.
But it makes so much sense to have a collection. Why would anyone on PS5 or PC want to play E-day when they don’t even have most of the story on PC and none of it on PS. So i mean the need of the collection is there. But pretty soon i will tap out with you brother haha
@PsBoxSwitchOwner i agree with that. Good way to say it. Thing is i really want to like it cause at times i do. But the leveling up and the overall side missions being either way to easy in combat or to high is annoying.
@RiverGenie i will give it another try tonight, cause i want to like the game, but i don’t like how all the quest seem way out of reach. 2-3 skulls on a lot of them. My axe is great, my shield is even great. But my armor is basic and i think that is one issue. Thanks for the tips,, i do cook some but i am not eating before a big fight. I need to try that.
After 30 hours i am just done with this game. The leveling sucks. Every side quest i try and do is 2-3 skulls and a beat down. Can’t get better armor, my weapons are good and leveled up but that does very little. I like the world and the graphics but the combat is absolutely trash! You can’t block with a shield cause there are enemies hitting you from all sides. I wanted to like this game but it’s beyond mid.
Can’t wait to play this. Once i seen the horse riding, i thought is this going to be open world a little like RDR2 but in fable world. That would be a killer game. Also the graphics on this look insanely good. Playground games is a top notch dev team.
@Fiendish-Beaver well thanks for sharing the news with me even tho it’s bad news. Sad to hear he’s gone. His voice has brought some much fun and laughs to millions of Gear’s heads like us. Dizzy is also my main character i play with and on the other side i use General Raam.
@PsBoxSwitchOwner i didn’t say i thought it would have no ad’s but there have been some talk of a light Ui for Xbox os. But i would suspect it will have at least GP ad’s. Which i mean make sense if Xbox os will be on things like non MS handhelds and other devices.
It’s kind of a moot point now, as we know Xbox Os is in the works to work across multiple devices from Consoles to PC’s and of course handhelds. So it will all change next gen. Some even suggested it’s “light” meaning less bloat and ad’s. So that will be nice.
In it’s current form i still find it the fastest and less clicks then the PS Ui. However the achievements tab is wordy and kind of basic and boring in my opinion. The Ui is old cause it’s windows 8 themed from Xbox one. The store pics and achievement pics need to be 4k, i won’t even get started on all the junk at the bottom of the Ui that was added and is not customizable or able to be deleted. So yes there are many things it would need if it were to be used again but we know Xbox Os is the future and we might even get a look of it sooner than later as Steam Os is looking to expand to handheld PC’s and it’s rumored console.
Please give me RDR2 upgraded on console. I could play RDR and Gear of war only for years on end without playing anything else. Yes those two IP’s mean that much to me. I have 2000 hours in Gears 5 multiplayer. RDR2 i was around that or a little under i believe. Point is those are my two games that i would pay for any major update to and would buy new hardware or anything else needed to play them in the best way possible that’s not PC. Even tho the 8K RDR2 that looks photorealistic made me strongly consider tapping into the retirement funds to build that rig HAHA
@Kaloudz i agree they are stronger in the software side of things, but in fairness they are hurting in yearly hardware unit sales. Which stinks cause the Xbox 360 is, was and always will be my favorite console of all time ever made by any company. But the hardware we all know had its issues. The Series X is rock solid design and functions amazing. If Xbox can figure out its hardware and get it out to more gamers next gen then i ask all those doom and gloom people where is the weakness? They have near 40 studios owning some of the biggest IP in gaming not named Mario or Zelda. Great services and features. Sony as much as i like my PS5, they have none of that and lately they can’t seem to get a game past the cancelled stage. Sure that will change in time, but they said it themselves they are dry on big new idea’s for new IP. Well it shows trying to turn GOW into a live service game and saying Concord would be their Star Wars. Can we say out of touch? They will sell forever on name brand alone. Heck i even buy one even tho i pay it 85% less than my Xbox. But again i think MS needs to figure out it’s hardware plans and thats largely the only thing missing.
@OldGamer999 the only thing i can think of is the Xbox Series X loses like $150 per unit sold. Maybe with the all white digital they are trying to find ways to lower cost and find the right number of units they need in regions around the world before they appear on shelves again. But please my friend take that with a HUGE pinch of salt cause i am guessing. Purely a guess and not intended to sound like i know that. However i do know they lose a lot per unit on the series consoles and next gen they will sell for either cost, or a slight margin or loss. But it won’t be this big of a lose for sure. I can’t wait to find out more out what Xbox will be doing hardware wise next gen in a few more years. One thing i do think we will see is a Xbox Os that is used on many devices meaning anything running it is a Xbox much like anything running windows is a PC.
@Kaloudz @OldGamer999 is am playing Avowed and Ninja Gaiden Black 2 right now on GP. It’s unbeatable value. NGB2 is really good and i can’t imagine playing that on that the Dual sense. The Dual sense is to tall and wide for my hands to quickly adjust to a fast game such as NGB2. Avowed is coming along i got 5 hours in and enjoying it. It’s so good to look at i roam around to find all the chest boxes but also just to see the landscapes they built. Xbox never won the console war on hardware sales. It was always Xbox live on the OG, or Achievements and cross game chat on 360. And now we have had GP the last 2 generations as the difference maker along with quick resume. My point is Xbox being the 3rd console it has always sold like a 3rd console outside of 360, not to mention Xbox is dead and leaving the hardware business has been said since the OG and here we are. Sure things aren’t looking great for hardware for Series consoles, but i suspect they hit 40 million at the end. They ain’t leaving 40 million consoles behind when they have PC, Cloud Mobile and Nintendo and PS money on top of it. Now get the other OEM’s in on making Xbox’s and that could be a big thing, everyone talks about Nintendo in Japan and for good reason but guess what is growing like wild fire in Japan? PC and mobile. What if a Asian company like Samsung made a Xbox that catered more to that area’s needs in the form of a PC running Xbox Os? That likely would sell more than MS’s own Xbox. Don’t give up hope yet. Phil said the hardware has to appeal in order to sell. Could this be the plan?
@Titntin I too have it at an 8. It’s lovely to look at and i do enjoy playing it but… to many times i walk into an area of enemies are double my level and smash me. I am not finding the most powerful or meaningful gear yet, again only 3.5 hours in. But i do like it a lot. It has potential to patch a few things and get me to a 8.5 in the future for sure. 😀
I still wish they would have kept some games exclusive with new IP’s and of course Halo, Gears, Forza, Fable etc. of course bring Doom and others that have been on PS and Nintendo. If that didn’t drive anything hardware wise then i suppose there’s no other position for them to turn to other than this. Avowed is Awesome, Indy was a huge success. The games are starting to come and they are 80 plus meta games, thats what you win gamers over with. At any rate the PS5 has become the PC of the console space cause it plays all games now you just don’t know when they will release there. Starfield being one of the longer ones not on PS5 yet and that surprises me no announcement for it yet. Avowed as well has noting pointing towards a PS release but i am sure in time it will. Not going to lie i would like to see what the Pro would do for Avowed cause it’s a really pretty game. I am running it Balanced mode.
I played 3 hours last night and am really enjoying it so far. Hope it continues to do well. I love how people say Rare is trash now and all Sea of thieves continue to do is sell and be played.
I’m around 3 hours in and really really enjoying it. It’s a beautiful world and the combat is heavy and feels great. However i am only level 4 and run into areas with level 11’s and get hammered. Trying to grind and find better gear. Otherwise this one is shaping up to be a game i spend a lot of time in. Keep the updates coming.
2 hours in and am enjoying it so far. Graphics are good. I am running it in Balance mode as i have a LG C3 Oled. Runs it really well and i do stop to take in the art from time to time. I like the heavy weight feels to the attacks. Can’t wait to dive in more and see more of the world.
This is a tough one, cause on one hand it’s Fable coming back after a long lay off. It would shine a lot easier in its own slot. But GP and the rest of the year could use its services. GTA 6 is going to be a monster for years or even a decade to come. My gut say’s avoid GTA, my heart say’s i really want to play Fable this year. One ting is for sure this is the best attention Fable has gotten since part 2. I expect it to be good. But we have seen good games get blown out before by a mega release.
I want to give Avowed a try, i think it’s a great looking world and some of the best graphics yet. I watched it on my 4k monitor and wow it looks really good. There’s a few things I’d like to see them patch and.i am sure they will. But it looks fun. I might dive in here soon!
@themightyant but we aren’t having a 5 year cycle, we will be at 6 years IF it launches in 2026 which it likely could or maybe get announced and launches in early to mid 2027 ahead of PS6. At that point it’s a 6 to 6.5 year cycle which is about right. But yes sadly a lot of games can’t be made in 7 years like the PS2 and PS3 and Xbox 360 years.
I will for sure try and get the next Xbox day 1 for sure. PS6 i will wait for the Pro or until they have enough exclusives i want to play cause thats all i use my Nintendo and PS consoles for. Should be exciting and i am looking forward to seeing and hearing more on it in the near future. Also exciting is the new controller and Xbox os.
@Cakefish EXACTLY to both your points! The next Xbox has long been rumored to be a custom built PC with Xbox os for ease of use. Thus letting other manufacturers make hardware and of course the games are just built for PC’s. This is MS going in its own new dierction away from Sony and somewhat Nintendo and they have been doing their own thing for a long time.
Yeah i think MS and Sony both have their SOC’s locked in with AMD and likely will be the same. Sony can’t change that last min as it’s been reported work is already underway on PS6. So no time or money to change those specs much if at all. Good points made tho and yes i agree but i think it’s all going to get very interesting as Xbox and PC blend together. NOW, if and it’s a BIG IF the rumors are true of Xbox getting rid of the online pay wall is a thing as it would make sense cause it’s a PC. That is a nice selling point to Sony.
@CadErik we will see, i agree it might be a slow adoption rate outside of the hardcore players. Myself i will do my best to get it day one. I am excited to see and use Xbox os and of course the new controller. The graphics hopefully get a quick upgrade for Gears of War E-day as that will still be largely what I’ll be playing online. At least a 1000 hours haha
@themightyant I don’t completely disagree with you. However Covid hurt software this gen. Slower adoption rate due to the shortage of consoles also played a part in more cross gen titles i would assume. But you are right in the sense that games are taking longer and we will likely see less big hitters per console than we did in the past. We ain’t getting 3 Gears of wars like the 360 or 2 uncharted games on PS3. Just takes to long now. So i get that point but that won’t slow down the hardware teams pushing the latest innovations at price points that make sense for their brand. The name of the game on console is power to price performance and we normally see that now in 6-7 years. This would be right in line with that. Many PS4 users didn’t even pick up a PS5 cause they were still getting games. GTA6 should move some Xbox One and PS4 users over. Before they know it, the PS6 and next Xbox will be out running GTA6 way better.
@Cikajovazmaj cause they internally test hardware and AI together with cloud support, etc etc and can see the power gap. Plus AI will likely carry both Xbox and PS6 to higher levels of performance than we have ever seen in a console. I am not saying she is right without seeing it myself, but internally tho know and likely see whats cooking.
@Cakefish Sony can’t really leap frog them cause they have already completed their SOC with AMD. So it’s locked in and ready as well. The power from next gen will likely be AI and not the SOC from AMD. Plus if other OEM’s are in fact making Xbox consoles as well then say Samsung or Alienware could easily beat the specs of both Xbox and PS6.
@themightyant i disagree, next year would be 6 year’s for the Series consoles and PS5, the PS4 and Xbox one Gen was 7 years. One year earlier i don’t think is crazy seeing as their was no Xbox One X mid gen upgrade. Plus we all know the series consoles will be supported a few years after the next box comes out. I say bring it in 2026 if they can, otherwise for sure in 2027 which would be the same life cycle as last gen.
There has been so many cross gen games that the few games that are only on Series consoles and PS5 have moved units. The NCAA College Football surprised me being only on PS5 and Series and there was a huge spike in numbers for both consoles when it came out, GTA 6 will do that X 3 million % or more. Can’t wait to play it and Gears of War E-Day, those are the only two games that i am counting the days down on. I lie throw in the Marcus Fenix Collection and i will be playing those 3 titles all the way into PS6 and next Xbox.
It’s BAAACK!!! Sign me up. When Battlefield is good, I can grind on it for months on end. I think this one should be really good with all the work and effect going into making sure it launches right. I will for sure be watching this one unfold all along the way. Exciting times.
I can’t wait if it’s true. This and E-day are my dream games. If i was sent to an island and could only have 5 games for the rest of my life with me. These would be 2 of the 5. Yes i want E-day and GOW collection that bad.
@Ilyn again I mostly agree. But I read and watch a lot of the hardcore fans and this is what i see them saying. However yes anyone that knows Bluepoint games would think that was a dumb move and it was. Sony needs to get roasted on MS level for that one. The thing that sucks is we might not even see a game from Bluepoint or Sony bend now until PS6. That’s disappointing.
@Kaloudz hey buddy you and many others on here are my Xbox Family. You keep the post on point and always share your excitement for the brand and the upcoming games. I do not intend to leave that any time soon. And a little bonus we are going to get to play with is the fact Sony is going to port PS4 games to the Switch 2. Just sit back and watch it unfold. Get your we told you so’s ready. Haha
@Ilyn you are half way right. Yes everyone knows that the causal COD fan buys a PS and buys COD, maybe even FIFA or Madden. Those numbers are there. So are a few other shooters. But where you might not be as informed is the other website and loads of PS YouTubers constantly say they don’t play online games, they but PS for singe player 1st party. Go over to the other website and look at the hardcore PS fan base. They dislike online games, they want and are screaming for Sony to return to single player games.so yes you aren’t wrong in saying the average Joe or Average Jane plays COD on the PS. But the Hardcore PS fan care less about those games and want their movie like $200 million dollar plus budget single player games only.
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Re: Report: Xbox Series X Successor Will Be 'Closer To Windows Than Ever'
@Cakefish A long while back i read someone saying MS is planning to ditch the online paywall for next gen. If that’s true and it likely is as it’s now all PC with an under the TV skin for plug and plug. That would be a HUGE advantage going into next gen. Myself and many millions around the world would all do a happy dance. Haha 😀
Re: Report: Xbox Series X Successor Will Be 'Closer To Windows Than Ever'
@OldGamer999 Phil has already said they are underway on console development. Sara Bond said big tech leap. They aren’t going to spill to many more beans on Specs, dates etc. that would tip to much of the plans before process’s are finished. In time we will get the reveal. Until then Series consoles continue to get games and GP continues to build up its library.
Re: Xbox Reporter 'Pretty Sure' New Console Is Set To Launch In 2027
@Millionski thats my thing, my work gives me a Windows Laptop. I can of course only use it for work. But thats all i would want to do with it. Windows sucks. I use my IPhone, iPad Pro with Keyboard as my daily driver and have an older MacBook Pro. There is nothing i need or would want with Windows. Once i shut off my work laptop i am so happy to be away from that OS. I want to see and hear more of how this would work. Cause i have my doubts on some of it, but there is a lot to like about it as well. At least on paper as we don’t have the details and likely won’t until 2026 as it nears its 2027 launch.
Re: Multiple 'Gears Collection' Rumours Now Suggesting PVP Could Be Skipped Entirely
@cragis0001 as they say time flies when your having fun.
So i did some digging on the collection and lot’s are saying they are hearing it will have co-op but no PVP. But the reason why makes sense. The rumor is the collection will not be out long by itself. E-day will hit shortly after. Not sure about that. But they continues to say the reason is MS doesn’t want to split the online PVP community up between collection and E-day. That makes sense but of course it’s deeper than that. E-day PVP will for sure have skins, weapon skins, and other things to buy live service style. So they want the player base on there buying that. Again makes sense. Plus i still hear there might be a slide feature in E-day wether that makes it into PVP or not we don’t know. So it’s looking all but confirmed PVP will not be there but Co-op will be and as for Horde mode it has been quiet on that front. It’s a day one buy for me as it’s my favorite IP in the world of games. But E-Day is the real excitement for me as i love PVP gears.
Re: Nacon's New Xbox Wireless Controller Is Apparently The 'Ideal Choice' For FPS Fans
Still waiting for them to do the Elite 3. Just hope it get’s lot’s of love in the quality control department. That alone is really all it needs. But the standard Xbox controller stands as my favorite controller and i own all 3 consoles. I buy all my games on Xbox cause of the controller. This one tho does nothing for me and i don’t even need to hold it to know that.
Re: Multiple 'Gears Collection' Rumours Now Suggesting PVP Could Be Skipped Entirely
@cragis0001 I would love to see it happen actually. I think it’s a great idea for us hardcore gears fans. Time will tell, we should know a lot more about Gears this June and of course next year is the 20th year of gears of war. So lot’s of news should be happening soon. I can’t wait to see it all unfold.
Re: Multiple 'Gears Collection' Rumours Now Suggesting PVP Could Be Skipped Entirely
@cragis0001 i heard this rumor a few months back on my gears of war channels i follow. I didn’t put much stock in it but now that we are seeing it more this month. I suppose the guys i follow with gears channels know a good amount as well. That bring me to this SLIDE. The rumor on the channel was in E-day there will be a new slide move mechanic. The person said he is trying to find out if it will be in PVP or just campaign. Well my mind goes to what if the slide mechanic is a way to make PvP feel new and fresh to players. Maybe the plan is when E-day comes out they will slowly bring over the 1-3 maps with the slide move making the maps feel new. Plus for the Pro players this will excite E-sport players. I am liking where your thoughts and ideas are at and again i think you made one of the best idea’s i have heard yet and again i follow every outlet of Gears there is. Well played friend, i hope you are right and i hope the slide move is correct as well.
Re: Multiple 'Gears Collection' Rumours Now Suggesting PVP Could Be Skipped Entirely
@cragis0001 i really hope thats the plan. It makes perfect sense. I would really love that as a hardcore Gears player.
Re: Multiple 'Gears Collection' Rumours Now Suggesting PVP Could Be Skipped Entirely
@cragis0001 thats a great question actually. I never thought of that. That could work. I am a huge GOW fanatic. So whatever is best for the IP i am all for. Plus the multiplayer is a bit old and hard for new players to get into. Most would just return to COD and Fortnite. So i look forward to see if E-day brings something new to multiplayer for Gears or sticks to the basics for the hardcore fans like myself that has played Gears 5 multiplayer for over 2K hours. But i really like your idea with that. I never even thought of them doing it like cod.
Re: Xbox Series X|S Sales Down Almost 50% As Fans Question Stock Levels In Certain Regions
@Kaloudz Agreed. I don’t see them leaving Hardware. Will it be different? Sure, will it launch before PS6, i would say yes. But it’s coming and I think it will look very much like a PC and maybe even let us open it up for smaller upgrades like seen on a gaming laptop. But i am looking forward to the new controller. I absolutely love the Xbox controller layout. It’s perfect. So any updates and improvements is really exciting to me. Can’t wait to learn more about the next Xbox and looking forward to all the great titles coming out in the next few years. As you said they are hitting that stride now with a lot of games coming.
Re: Xbox Series X|S Sales Down Almost 50% As Fans Question Stock Levels In Certain Regions
I still don’t think Xbox will leave the hardware game. But if they did and they didn’t bring their controller to PS. Then i would buy a Razer laptop with a 5090 in it. I am starting to throw a few dollars a month back on the side to save up just in case. While i prefer to be on Xbox over PC. I can’t see myself gaming only on the PS controller. It’s not my favorite layout. It’s ok, but not something i would play Shooters and others on. So i would go PC and Xbox controller. But i think we continue to see Xbox consoles. But they need to find a way to get excitement around their hardware and they seem to be making that tough at the moment. Sadly cause i love my Series X.
Re: Rockstar Games Announces New Studio Acquisition As It Aims To Release GTA 6 In 2025
@themightyant agreed !! We all know it can be done. But yeah i think Rockstar is far too focused on GTA money which i understand but RDR2 still has a large fan base. If they wait until next gen and then make RDR2 with 60fps and better draw distance and textures etc etc. i would happily buy it. If thats the plan. But to do nothing with the game seems like a big waste. I feel like all i want in the video game industry is a pipe dream these days. I want Gears of War collection in UE5 and 60 fps RDR2. 😀
Re: Rockstar Games Announces New Studio Acquisition As It Aims To Release GTA 6 In 2025
Good to hear congratulations and all. Now your first job is to make RDR 2 60fps on Series X. Don’t i wish.
Re: Avowed New Update Now Live For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Banjo- Thanks buddy, yeah i knew most of that and i am searching every inch of the map for items so i can level up my gear, it helps for a little while and then i am in area’s with loads of guys that are 2 skulls or more tougher. I am still playing it cause i want to love the game but the combat choices and leveling choices aren’t my favorite.
Re: Rumour: Microsoft Is Apparently Still Bringing Call Of Duty 2025 To Xbox One
It’s getting a little long in the tooth. I mean there is only so much they can do new with the last gen still involved. At some point we need a new engine with new ideas and such. I will be playing Battlefield when it comes out next year just to see what it is capable of running on PS5 and Series only.
Re: Avowed New Update Now Live For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@PsBoxSwitchOwner agreed. They should try another one cause there is enough there to like or in my case not like. It’s an odd title for me. Cause i do have 30 hours in it. But the combat and lack of armor is killing it for me.
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 Drops To 'Lowest Price Ever' On Xbox For The Weekend
@Ricky-Spanish i couldn’t have said it better and it is my favorite game ever made. So you hit the nail on the head. I do wish it had a 60fps update. Or even a new release will all kinds of bells and whistles upgrade, I’d gladly pay for it. But it’s the best. I could only play RDR and Gears of War the rest of my life and still be an everyday gamer.
Re: Talking Point: With Fable Now Delayed, Which Xbox First-Party Game Launches This Fall?
@nomither6 if i had any good sense i would tap out too. I just want the first 3 games in unreal engine 5 so bad i keep the hope up every year. I will say if it’s not at this year June show case alongside E-day then i don’t think the collection is coming.
But it makes so much sense to have a collection. Why would anyone on PS5 or PC want to play E-day when they don’t even have most of the story on PC and none of it on PS. So i mean the need of the collection is there. But pretty soon i will tap out with you brother haha
Re: Avowed New Update Now Live For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@PsBoxSwitchOwner i agree with that. Good way to say it. Thing is i really want to like it cause at times i do. But the leveling up and the overall side missions being either way to easy in combat or to high is annoying.
Re: Avowed New Update Now Live For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@RiverGenie i will give it another try tonight, cause i want to like the game, but i don’t like how all the quest seem way out of reach. 2-3 skulls on a lot of them. My axe is great, my shield is even great. But my armor is basic and i think that is one issue. Thanks for the tips,, i do cook some but i am not eating before a big fight. I need to try that.
Re: Avowed New Update Now Live For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
After 30 hours i am just done with this game. The leveling sucks. Every side quest i try and do is 2-3 skulls and a beat down. Can’t get better armor, my weapons are good and leveled up but that does very little. I like the world and the graphics but the combat is absolutely trash! You can’t block with a shield cause there are enemies hitting you from all sides. I wanted to like this game but it’s beyond mid.
Re: Talking Point: With Fable Now Delayed, Which Xbox First-Party Game Launches This Fall?
PLEASE PLEASE be Gears of War Marcus Fenix Collection!
Re: Five Things We Spotted In Fable's Latest Gameplay Footage
Can’t wait to play this. Once i seen the horse riding, i thought is this going to be open world a little like RDR2 but in fable world. That would be a killer game. Also the graphics on this look insanely good. Playground games is a top notch dev team.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Checks On Dev 'Progress' Of Gears Of War: E-Day
@Fiendish-Beaver well thanks for sharing the news with me even tho it’s bad news. Sad to hear he’s gone. His voice has brought some much fun and laughs to millions of Gear’s heads like us. Dizzy is also my main character i play with and on the other side i use General Raam.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Happy With The Current Xbox UI As It Stands In 2025?
@PsBoxSwitchOwner i didn’t say i thought it would have no ad’s but there have been some talk of a light Ui for Xbox os. But i would suspect it will have at least GP ad’s. Which i mean make sense if Xbox os will be on things like non MS handhelds and other devices.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Happy With The Current Xbox UI As It Stands In 2025?
It’s kind of a moot point now, as we know Xbox Os is in the works to work across multiple devices from Consoles to PC’s and of course handhelds. So it will all change next gen. Some even suggested it’s “light” meaning less bloat and ad’s. So that will be nice.
In it’s current form i still find it the fastest and less clicks then the PS Ui. However the achievements tab is wordy and kind of basic and boring in my opinion. The Ui is old cause it’s windows 8 themed from Xbox one. The store pics and achievement pics need to be 4k, i won’t even get started on all the junk at the bottom of the Ui that was added and is not customizable or able to be deleted. So yes there are many things it would need if it were to be used again but we know Xbox Os is the future and we might even get a look of it sooner than later as Steam Os is looking to expand to handheld PC’s and it’s rumored console.
Re: Reaction: With GTA 5 Getting A New PC Upgrade, We Hope Red Dead On Xbox Is Next
Please give me RDR2 upgraded on console. I could play RDR and Gear of war only for years on end without playing anything else. Yes those two IP’s mean that much to me. I have 2000 hours in Gears 5 multiplayer. RDR2 i was around that or a little under i believe. Point is those are my two games that i would pay for any major update to and would buy new hardware or anything else needed to play them in the best way possible that’s not PC. Even tho the 8K RDR2 that looks photorealistic made me strongly consider tapping into the retirement funds to build that rig HAHA
Re: Microsoft CEO Commits To Producing 'Great Quality Games' As Xbox Expands
@Kaloudz i agree they are stronger in the software side of things, but in fairness they are hurting in yearly hardware unit sales. Which stinks cause the Xbox 360 is, was and always will be my favorite console of all time ever made by any company. But the hardware we all know had its issues. The Series X is rock solid design and functions amazing. If Xbox can figure out its hardware and get it out to more gamers next gen then i ask all those doom and gloom people where is the weakness? They have near 40 studios owning some of the biggest IP in gaming not named Mario or Zelda. Great services and features. Sony as much as i like my PS5, they have none of that and lately they can’t seem to get a game past the cancelled stage. Sure that will change in time, but they said it themselves they are dry on big new idea’s for new IP. Well it shows trying to turn GOW into a live service game and saying Concord would be their Star Wars. Can we say out of touch? They will sell forever on name brand alone. Heck i even buy one even tho i pay it 85% less than my Xbox. But again i think MS needs to figure out it’s hardware plans and thats largely the only thing missing.
Re: Microsoft CEO Commits To Producing 'Great Quality Games' As Xbox Expands
@OldGamer999 the only thing i can think of is the Xbox Series X loses like $150 per unit sold. Maybe with the all white digital they are trying to find ways to lower cost and find the right number of units they need in regions around the world before they appear on shelves again. But please my friend take that with a HUGE pinch of salt cause i am guessing. Purely a guess and not intended to sound like i know that. However i do know they lose a lot per unit on the series consoles and next gen they will sell for either cost, or a slight margin or loss. But it won’t be this big of a lose for sure. I can’t wait to find out more out what Xbox will be doing hardware wise next gen in a few more years. One thing i do think we will see is a Xbox Os that is used on many devices meaning anything running it is a Xbox much like anything running windows is a PC.
Re: Microsoft CEO Commits To Producing 'Great Quality Games' As Xbox Expands
@Kaloudz @OldGamer999 is am playing Avowed and Ninja Gaiden Black 2 right now on GP. It’s unbeatable value. NGB2 is really good and i can’t imagine playing that on that the Dual sense. The Dual sense is to tall and wide for my hands to quickly adjust to a fast game such as NGB2. Avowed is coming along i got 5 hours in and enjoying it. It’s so good to look at i roam around to find all the chest boxes but also just to see the landscapes they built. Xbox never won the console war on hardware sales. It was always Xbox live on the OG, or Achievements and cross game chat on 360. And now we have had GP the last 2 generations as the difference maker along with quick resume. My point is Xbox being the 3rd console it has always sold like a 3rd console outside of 360, not to mention Xbox is dead and leaving the hardware business has been said since the OG and here we are. Sure things aren’t looking great for hardware for Series consoles, but i suspect they hit 40 million at the end. They ain’t leaving 40 million consoles behind when they have PC, Cloud Mobile and Nintendo and PS money on top of it. Now get the other OEM’s in on making Xbox’s and that could be a big thing, everyone talks about Nintendo in Japan and for good reason but guess what is growing like wild fire in Japan? PC and mobile. What if a Asian company like Samsung made a Xbox that catered more to that area’s needs in the form of a PC running Xbox Os? That likely would sell more than MS’s own Xbox. Don’t give up hope yet. Phil said the hardware has to appeal in order to sell. Could this be the plan?
Re: Poll: Xbox Fans, What Review Score Would You Give Avowed So Far?
@Titntin I too have it at an 8. It’s lovely to look at and i do enjoy playing it but… to many times i walk into an area of enemies are double my level and smash me. I am not finding the most powerful or meaningful gear yet, again only 3.5 hours in. But i do like it a lot. It has potential to patch a few things and get me to a 8.5 in the future for sure. 😀
Re: Former PlayStation Exec Says Xbox's New Strategy Is 'Natural' For Microsoft
I still wish they would have kept some games exclusive with new IP’s and of course Halo, Gears, Forza, Fable etc. of course bring Doom and others that have been on PS and Nintendo. If that didn’t drive anything hardware wise then i suppose there’s no other position for them to turn to other than this. Avowed is Awesome, Indy was a huge success. The games are starting to come and they are 80 plus meta games, thats what you win gamers over with. At any rate the PS5 has become the PC of the console space cause it plays all games now you just don’t know when they will release there. Starfield being one of the longer ones not on PS5 yet and that surprises me no announcement for it yet. Avowed as well has noting pointing towards a PS release but i am sure in time it will. Not going to lie i would like to see what the Pro would do for Avowed cause it’s a really pretty game. I am running it Balanced mode.
Re: Xbox Exec Thanks Fans For Helping Avowed Go Number 1 On Steam
I played 3 hours last night and am really enjoying it so far. Hope it continues to do well. I love how people say Rare is trash now and all Sea of thieves continue to do is sell and be played.
Re: Avowed Launch Update Now Live For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I’m around 3 hours in and really really enjoying it. It’s a beautiful world and the combat is heavy and feels great. However i am only level 4 and run into areas with level 11’s and get hammered. Trying to grind and find better gear. Otherwise this one is shaping up to be a game i spend a lot of time in. Keep the updates coming.
Re: Avowed Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 18)
2 hours in and am enjoying it so far. Graphics are good. I am running it in Balance mode as i have a LG C3 Oled. Runs it really well and i do stop to take in the art from time to time. I like the heavy weight feels to the attacks. Can’t wait to dive in more and see more of the world.
Re: Talking Point: If GTA 6 Releases This Year, What Does Xbox Do With Fable?
This is a tough one, cause on one hand it’s Fable coming back after a long lay off. It would shine a lot easier in its own slot. But GP and the rest of the year could use its services. GTA 6 is going to be a monster for years or even a decade to come. My gut say’s avoid GTA, my heart say’s i really want to play Fable this year. One ting is for sure this is the best attention Fable has gotten since part 2. I expect it to be good. But we have seen good games get blown out before by a mega release.
Re: Xbox Studio Obsidian Says 'Not Trying To Grow Aggressively' Will Keep It Going For Decades
I want to give Avowed a try, i think it’s a great looking world and some of the best graphics yet. I watched it on my 4k monitor and wow it looks really good. There’s a few things I’d like to see them patch and.i am sure they will. But it looks fun. I might dive in here soon!
Re: Xbox Reporter Says Series X|S Successor Has Been 'Fully Approved' By Microsoft
@themightyant but we aren’t having a 5 year cycle, we will be at 6 years IF it launches in 2026 which it likely could or maybe get announced and launches in early to mid 2027 ahead of PS6. At that point it’s a 6 to 6.5 year cycle which is about right. But yes sadly a lot of games can’t be made in 7 years like the PS2 and PS3 and Xbox 360 years.
I will for sure try and get the next Xbox day 1 for sure. PS6 i will wait for the Pro or until they have enough exclusives i want to play cause thats all i use my Nintendo and PS consoles for. Should be exciting and i am looking forward to seeing and hearing more on it in the near future. Also exciting is the new controller and Xbox os.
Re: Xbox Reporter Says Series X|S Successor Has Been 'Fully Approved' By Microsoft
@Cakefish EXACTLY to both your points! The next Xbox has long been rumored to be a custom built PC with Xbox os for ease of use. Thus letting other manufacturers make hardware and of course the games are just built for PC’s. This is MS going in its own new dierction away from Sony and somewhat Nintendo and they have been doing their own thing for a long time.
Yeah i think MS and Sony both have their SOC’s locked in with AMD and likely will be the same. Sony can’t change that last min as it’s been reported work is already underway on PS6. So no time or money to change those specs much if at all. Good points made tho and yes i agree but i think it’s all going to get very interesting as Xbox and PC blend together. NOW, if and it’s a BIG IF the rumors are true of Xbox getting rid of the online pay wall is a thing as it would make sense cause it’s a PC. That is a nice selling point to Sony.
Re: Xbox Reporter Says Series X|S Successor Has Been 'Fully Approved' By Microsoft
@CadErik we will see, i agree it might be a slow adoption rate outside of the hardcore players. Myself i will do my best to get it day one. I am excited to see and use Xbox os and of course the new controller. The graphics hopefully get a quick upgrade for Gears of War E-day as that will still be largely what I’ll be playing online. At least a 1000 hours haha
Re: Xbox Reporter Says Series X|S Successor Has Been 'Fully Approved' By Microsoft
@themightyant I don’t completely disagree with you. However Covid hurt software this gen. Slower adoption rate due to the shortage of consoles also played a part in more cross gen titles i would assume. But you are right in the sense that games are taking longer and we will likely see less big hitters per console than we did in the past. We ain’t getting 3 Gears of wars like the 360 or 2 uncharted games on PS3. Just takes to long now. So i get that point but that won’t slow down the hardware teams pushing the latest innovations at price points that make sense for their brand. The name of the game on console is power to price performance and we normally see that now in 6-7 years. This would be right in line with that. Many PS4 users didn’t even pick up a PS5 cause they were still getting games. GTA6 should move some Xbox One and PS4 users over. Before they know it, the PS6 and next Xbox will be out running GTA6 way better.
Re: Xbox Reporter Says Series X|S Successor Has Been 'Fully Approved' By Microsoft
@Cikajovazmaj cause they internally test hardware and AI together with cloud support, etc etc and can see the power gap. Plus AI will likely carry both Xbox and PS6 to higher levels of performance than we have ever seen in a console. I am not saying she is right without seeing it myself, but internally tho know and likely see whats cooking.
Re: Xbox Reporter Says Series X|S Successor Has Been 'Fully Approved' By Microsoft
@Cakefish Sony can’t really leap frog them cause they have already completed their SOC with AMD. So it’s locked in and ready as well. The power from next gen will likely be AI and not the SOC from AMD. Plus if other OEM’s are in fact making Xbox consoles as well then say Samsung or Alienware could easily beat the specs of both Xbox and PS6.
Re: Xbox Reporter Says Series X|S Successor Has Been 'Fully Approved' By Microsoft
@themightyant i disagree, next year would be 6 year’s for the Series consoles and PS5, the PS4 and Xbox one Gen was 7 years. One year earlier i don’t think is crazy seeing as their was no Xbox One X mid gen upgrade. Plus we all know the series consoles will be supported a few years after the next box comes out. I say bring it in 2026 if they can, otherwise for sure in 2027 which would be the same life cycle as last gen.
Re: Take-Two CEO Believes GTA 6 Will Help Sell Xbox Consoles In 2025
There has been so many cross gen games that the few games that are only on Series consoles and PS5 have moved units. The NCAA College Football surprised me being only on PS5 and Series and there was a huge spike in numbers for both consoles when it came out, GTA 6 will do that X 3 million % or more. Can’t wait to play it and Gears of War E-Day, those are the only two games that i am counting the days down on. I lie throw in the Marcus Fenix Collection and i will be playing those 3 titles all the way into PS6 and next Xbox.
Re: Battlefield 6 Gameplay Revealed, Early Testing Program Coming To Xbox Series X|S
It’s BAAACK!!! Sign me up. When Battlefield is good, I can grind on it for months on end. I think this one should be really good with all the work and effect going into making sure it launches right. I will for sure be watching this one unfold all along the way. Exciting times.
Re: Xbox Leaker Believes Gears Collection Is Real, Will Launch On PS5 Day One
Nothing can stop the Cole train baby! Wooo!
I can’t wait if it’s true. This and E-day are my dream games. If i was sent to an island and could only have 5 games for the rest of my life with me. These would be 2 of the 5. Yes i want E-day and GOW collection that bad.
Re: Xbox Has 'Right Approach' To Exclusives & PlayStation May Follow, Suggests Ori Dev
@Ilyn again I mostly agree. But I read and watch a lot of the hardcore fans and this is what i see them saying. However yes anyone that knows Bluepoint games would think that was a dumb move and it was. Sony needs to get roasted on MS level for that one. The thing that sucks is we might not even see a game from Bluepoint or Sony bend now until PS6. That’s disappointing.
Re: Xbox Has 'Right Approach' To Exclusives & PlayStation May Follow, Suggests Ori Dev
@Kaloudz hey buddy you and many others on here are my Xbox Family. You keep the post on point and always share your excitement for the brand and the upcoming games. I do not intend to leave that any time soon. And a little bonus we are going to get to play with is the fact Sony is going to port PS4 games to the Switch 2. Just sit back and watch it unfold. Get your we told you so’s ready. Haha
Re: Xbox Has 'Right Approach' To Exclusives & PlayStation May Follow, Suggests Ori Dev
@Ilyn you are half way right. Yes everyone knows that the causal COD fan buys a PS and buys COD, maybe even FIFA or Madden. Those numbers are there. So are a few other shooters. But where you might not be as informed is the other website and loads of PS YouTubers constantly say they don’t play online games, they but PS for singe player 1st party. Go over to the other website and look at the hardcore PS fan base. They dislike online games, they want and are screaming for Sony to return to single player games.so yes you aren’t wrong in saying the average Joe or Average Jane plays COD on the PS. But the Hardcore PS fan care less about those games and want their movie like $200 million dollar plus budget single player games only.