A muffled "yay" was heard from the MS basement, where the Rare staff are chained up like Jesse Pinkman, forced to work on Sea Of Thieves until the end of time. Arrrr matey's, we be *****
Toys for Bob ain't it. They've made a few good games, but nothing on the scale of a complex 3D platformer. They seem all style less substance to me. But I suppose it couldn't hurt to see what they could do.
I still believe Double Fine should be the one, if they wanted to of course. They've more than proven them can create in depth 3D platformers, with the sense of humour and quirkiness Rare used to be known for.
Were any of these people who say this is the best Xbox has ever been around during the 360 days? That was the best Xbox has ever been, the real glory days. Current Xbox is as exciting as a trip to the dentist, which is a real shame.
I'm fairly certain that MS views the PS5 as their console now. Mentioning Xbox inside MS headquarters is likely to get you roughed up by security & tossed out the door.
Yeah I guess it makes sense from a financial perspective & all that. But...... If only they had held out a little longer, they would've seen Sony stumbling with first party releases, and taken advantage of that with a killer first party Xbox line up. It could've almost been the 360 vs. PS3 days again. But nah MS just couldn't help themselves, they didn't even give themselves a chance. It's pretty pathetic. Now they talk more about PS5 & PC rather than their own console, it's like they're ashamed of it. But hey they have their fancy rental service and squeaky controllers.....so yay? Not only that, but the smug levels radiating from Push Square are at astronomical levels, you'd think George Clooney bought the site.
Absolutely incredible games. The gamplay, the visuals, the amazing soundtrack, & the beautiful but absolutely tragic stories. Man.... Odd thing: with the rumours of a new Castlevania in the works, but mind immediately went to this team. But wishful thinking I know lol
New games here in Australia cost $90-$125 currently. As a result, I buy much less these days. Any higher and they can shove it up their ass. And the console too.
I don't mind Jez,he's a good sleep aid. Rand I enjoy, up until he puts on that weird fanboy mocking voice & cries about people on social media. Then its straight in the garbage!
I can't help but notice that if anyone from MS even whispers the word playstation then bam! You'll see 2-3 stories about it over on push square, stirring the pot. But when it's the other way around...nah son, it's tumbleweed city.
I'm so glad all these devs are working on Marvel games way after the MCU bubble burst. I'm sure it will definitely pay off, as good as Star Wars Outlaws has for Ubisoft at least. Go team!
All of these shows have been utter garbage. People were championing the demise of e3, & this what you get: the watered down soda of events everytime you tune in to one of these, with Keighley's big boof plastered over every one. Hope y'all are happy!
What a ***** joke. I thought consoles were designed for ease of use? The fact that an article had to be written just to install a ***** game properly tells me we've drifted way off track. Remember how easy it was in the 360 days to whack a disc in your console & you're generally good to go? The menus didn't look like a Netflix menu back then either, & were actually managable.
I want Gears Of War 6 to be titled correctly, & feature a cast of likeable characters like the original trilogy. Perfect Dark in the style of the newer Deus Ex games would be fantastic. Banjo would be awesome, though I can't see it
I'm playing Sand Land, which I'm really enjoying about 5 hours in. I'll also be playing some Halo MCC campaigns co-op with my nephew, which is always a good time.
Yeah Infinite Wealth is my no.1 this year so far, such an awesome game with an excellent story & gameplay to match. Its rare that a game exceeds my expectations, but this one did.
The new Xbox controller is actually Microsoft's PS5 controllerš MS will be introducing new, extra squeaky controllers for Xbox customers later this year. Stay tuned!
Hmm maybe back in the 360/PS3 era when each side actually had compelling exclusives I could see it.... Today? Hell no. It's like arguing over 2 slowly moulding loaves of bread
They don't deserve to be argued about anyway imo. The Series X & PS5 are as exciting as a tumbleweed sandwich. It's not like the PS1/Saturn/N64 gen, where each console felt very unique, just for example. Which is something that is absent from those 2 bricks. The PS5 has the haptics & those stupid triggers which feel broken during gameplay as a feature, which is exciting....I guess.
Current Xbox will probably bring Starfield to PS5 as an apology for buying ABK & announce it publicly.
This stuff doesn't bother me, as the current generation is so incredibly boring both my XSX & PS5 have turned beige over time.
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Re: Xbox President Talks Positive & Resistant Feedback From Fans, How It's Shaping The Future
All this talk of AI in gaming. I'm convinced Sarah Bond is in fact a product created from AI & not a real person at all
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Gears Of War: Reloaded
@Banjo- comparing Donkey Kong to Gears Of Warš¤£š¤£
Re: EA Is Working On 'A Few' Unannounced Games Based On Disney IP
Obvious guess would be Dice developing a Frozen game with the Frostbite engine
Re: Xbox Adds New Dynamic Background & Gamerpics For Rare's 40th Birthday
A muffled "yay" was heard from the MS basement, where the Rare staff are chained up like Jesse Pinkman, forced to work on Sea Of Thieves until the end of time.
Arrrr matey's, we be *****
Re: Rumour: Multiple Studios Interested In Making New Banjo-Kazooie Game
Toys for Bob ain't it. They've made a few good games, but nothing on the scale of a complex 3D platformer. They seem all style less substance to me. But I suppose it couldn't hurt to see what they could do.
I still believe Double Fine should be the one, if they wanted to of course. They've more than proven them can create in depth 3D platformers, with the sense of humour and quirkiness Rare used to be known for.
Re: Talking Point: Have This Month's Announcements Made You Excited About Xbox Again?
Were any of these people who say this is the best Xbox has ever been around during the 360 days? That was the best Xbox has ever been, the real glory days.
Current Xbox is as exciting as a trip to the dentist, which is a real shame.
Re: Opinion: I've Never Liked JRPGs, But Xbox's New FF16 Demo Has Me Hooked
Devil May Clive
Re: Xbox Should Have Expected PS5 Sale Before Increasing Series X|S Prices, Says Journalist
I'm fairly certain that MS views the PS5 as their console now. Mentioning Xbox inside MS headquarters is likely to get you roughed up by security & tossed out the door.
Re: Reaction: Xbox's Third-Party Strategy Is Finally Making Sense To Me
Yeah I guess it makes sense from a financial perspective & all that.
But......
If only they had held out a little longer, they would've seen Sony stumbling with first party releases, and taken advantage of that with a killer first party Xbox line up. It could've almost been the 360 vs. PS3 days again. But nah MS just couldn't help themselves, they didn't even give themselves a chance. It's pretty pathetic. Now they talk more about PS5 & PC rather than their own console, it's like they're ashamed of it.
But hey they have their fancy rental service and squeaky controllers.....so yay?
Not only that, but the smug levels radiating from Push Square are at astronomical levels, you'd think George Clooney bought the site.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Expecting Xbox News At The Switch 2 Direct This Week?
Not xbox related, butI wonder if Death Stranding will come to Switch 2
Re: Talking Point: Two Years Later, Is It Finally Almost Time For 'Forspoken' On Xbox?
I think the Xbox community has been through enough
Re: Xbox's Hellblade 2 Gets More Nominations Than Any Other Game At BAFTA Awards 2025
Man what a completely forgettable time. I had blanked it out of my memory completely until just now! Ugh
Re: Xbox Has Officially Delayed Fable Into 2026
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Re: Avowed Review Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think So Far
Anyone who believes there's an Xbox tax is on Xbox crack
Re: Talking Point: Next Month, This Gorgeous Xbox-Published Platformer Will Be Five Years Old
Absolutely incredible games. The gamplay, the visuals, the amazing soundtrack, & the beautiful but absolutely tragic stories. Man....
Odd thing: with the rumours of a new Castlevania in the works, but mind immediately went to this team. But wishful thinking I know lol
Re: Halo TV Series Shows Up On Netflix, Fans Divided Over Potential Third Season
No 3rd season. Just the 2 seasons, 1 for each bum cheek.
Re: Poll: What Kind Of Review Scores Are You Predicting For Avowed?
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Re: GTA 6 Raising Prices To '$80 Or Even $100' Could Cause Industry To Follow Suit, Says Analyst
New games here in Australia cost $90-$125 currently. As a result, I buy much less these days. Any higher and they can shove it up their ass. And the console too.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Reporter Teases One More Potential Surprise At Developer Direct 2025
I don't mind Jez,he's a good sleep aid.
Rand I enjoy, up until he puts on that weird fanboy mocking voice & cries about people on social media. Then its straight in the garbage!
Re: Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In February 2025 So Far
Looks pretty alright for an Xbox One game
Re: Xbox Appears To Be Getting More Ex-PlayStation Exclusives In 2025
I can't help but notice that if anyone from MS even whispers the word playstation then bam! You'll see 2-3 stories about it over on push square, stirring the pot.
But when it's the other way around...nah son, it's tumbleweed city.
Re: Black Ops 6 Campaign Review (Xbox) - Supernatural Surprises Elevate This Year's Call Of Duty
@DEATH2SONY nobody needs to get you a fruitcake this Xmas, you seem pretty set
Re: Satya Nadella's Huge Pay Package Generates Headlines Following Recent Xbox Layoffs
Misread the title as Satya's huge gay package
Re: Review: Sonic X Shadow Generations (Xbox) - Shadow's New Chapter Shines Bright
3D Sonic is the very definition of style over substance, or as to quote Jeff Gerstman: "Sonic Generations is a garbage game for idiots"
Re: Xbox Boss Namedrops Marvel's Blade & Everwild Following Recent Studio Visits
I'm so glad all these devs are working on Marvel games way after the MCU bubble burst. I'm sure it will definitely pay off, as good as Star Wars Outlaws has for Ubisoft at least. Go team!
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of Gamescom 2024 Overall?
All of these shows have been utter garbage. People were championing the demise of e3, & this what you get: the watered down soda of events everytime you tune in to one of these, with Keighley's big boof plastered over every one.
Hope y'all are happy!
Re: Talking Point: Does Microsoft Have A '30FPS' Problem With Its Xbox Series X|S Output?
Microsoft has a problem with Series X/S output in general.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Handheld System Will Sit Alongside 'A Series X Successor'
What makes anyone think an xbox handheld would actually sell? I just don't see it. Especially with the Switch 2 around the corner.
Re: How To Install Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 On Xbox Game Pass
What a ***** joke. I thought consoles were designed for ease of use? The fact that an article had to be written just to install a ***** game properly tells me we've drifted way off track. Remember how easy it was in the 360 days to whack a disc in your console & you're generally good to go? The menus didn't look like a Netflix menu back then either, & were actually managable.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Summer Game Fest 2024 Showcase?
I only watched a little, but it felt like I was being beaten with a bag of oranges. Just awful.
Re: Our Predictions For The 2024 Xbox Games Showcase
I want Gears Of War 6 to be titled correctly, & feature a cast of likeable characters like the original trilogy. Perfect Dark in the style of the newer Deus Ex games would be fantastic.
Banjo would be awesome, though I can't see it
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 1-2)
I'm playing Sand Land, which I'm really enjoying about 5 hours in. I'll also be playing some Halo MCC campaigns co-op with my nephew, which is always a good time.
Re: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Launching Day One On Xbox Game Pass
If you're writing a 1000 word essay for a comment, it's probably time to step outside for a bit.
Re: Rumour: 2K Could Be Partnering With FIFA On A New Football Game
But what will the net look like?! How round will the ball be?!!
So many questions!!!š¤Æ
Re: Talking Point: If Halo Infinite Is Finished, Where Should The Franchise Go From Here?
No more open worlds please. The big, yet somewhat linear stages of the original trilogy are perfect.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 25-26)
I've just finshed up with Hellblade 2, hoping to make a start on Sand Land if I get the time.
Re: After Hellblade 2, Here Are The 10 Highest-Rated Xbox Games Of 2024 So Far
Yeah Infinite Wealth is my no.1 this year so far, such an awesome game with an excellent story & gameplay to match. Its rare that a game exceeds my expectations, but this one did.
Re: Xbox Series X|S Versions Of Hellblade 2 Confirmed To Run At 30FPS
I should have assumed that nobody can take a joke, it is 2024 after all. My bad!
Re: Xbox Series X|S Versions Of Hellblade 2 Confirmed To Run At 30FPS
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Re: Xbox Graces Cover Of PlayStation Magazine For Possibly The First Time Ever
Do you have to throw 10 page essays at each other? Nobody wants to read that crap.
Re: Which Activision Blizzard Game Do You Want Next On Xbox Game Pass?
Rock n' Roll Racing. From the fun era of videogames!
Re: Xbox's Official New 'Nocturnal Vapor' Controller Launches Next Week
The new Xbox controller is actually Microsoft's PS5 controllerš
MS will be introducing new, extra squeaky controllers for Xbox customers later this year. Stay tuned!
Re: Talking Point: The Elder Scrolls Is Now 30 Years Old As We Await Xbox's First Series Entry
Future article: It's been 30 years since The Elder Scolls 6 was announced. Where the ***** is it?!!
Re: Toys For Bob Has Reportedly 'Reached An Agreement' With Xbox On Its New Game
Spyro 4, as a PS5 exclusive for 6 months.
Re: Ori Dev Criticises 'Senseless Arguments' Between Xbox & PlayStation Fans
Hmm maybe back in the 360/PS3 era when each side actually had compelling exclusives I could see it....
Today? Hell no. It's like arguing over 2 slowly moulding loaves of bread
Re: Xbox President's Reported Message To Employees: 'Every Screen Is An Xbox'
I wouldn't mind if my shower screen were an xbox
Re: Even The AEW Champion Thinks Xbox Vs. PlayStation 'Arguments' Are Ridiculous
They don't deserve to be argued about anyway imo. The Series X & PS5 are as exciting as a tumbleweed sandwich.
It's not like the PS1/Saturn/N64 gen, where each console felt very unique, just for example. Which is something that is absent from those 2 bricks. The PS5 has the haptics & those stupid triggers which feel broken during gameplay as a feature, which is exciting....I guess.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Releasing Acclaimed First-Party Title On 'Competitor System' In 2024
Current Xbox will probably bring Starfield to PS5 as an apology for buying ABK & announce it publicly.
This stuff doesn't bother me, as the current generation is so incredibly boring both my XSX & PS5 have turned beige over time.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Like The 'Modern' Assassin's Creed Games?
Nope.
Bloated, repetitive snoozefests.
Give me the tight, focused, & fun of something like Yakuza anyday.
Re: Xbox Sparks Fury Over Using AI-Generated Art To Promote Indie Games
Oh the humanity.
Actually hang on a sec...