Never a doubt. When the FTC blocked i said never a doubt. When the cma blocked i said never a doubt. And now, here we are. Greatest acquisition in gaming, and like i said @Kaloudz … NEVER A DOUBT!
This is crazy value when you realize Sony is dropping their “slim” all digital for $450 with a stand sold separately. I already have an X and S since launch so hopefully others enjoy it!
@awp69 i think people just want to point to the low-hanging fruit and use the same tires narratives all the time. Glad MS has been putting out some great first party content this year and great game pass drops for me not to care about stuff like this. When the ABK deal closes just more stuff for me to play!
This is why im glad MS just continues to purchase studios so they dont have to worry about this kinda stuff. If devs want to play favorites then i’ll play favorites and not buy their products. When it underperforms i wont feel sorry for em. Glad gamepass is keeping me WELL FED this year with banger after banger most months. Can’t complain.
@Titntin I wasn't saying that these guys would be saints, I just think it's a widespread problem in the game industry. So much stuff coming out from a lot of companies it seems within the last few years.
Unfortunate for the employees of these companies for sure.
@Romans12 This years COD is the last game in the contract, and it ends next year. I'm curious where you're getting "for years to come" as that is simply untrue.
Almost 4 years to the day that Shawn Layden's reign abruptly came to an end ... Two leaders out within the span of 4 years? Kinda spooky. But the ABK shenanigans really made the company look bad so I pretty much called this once all that went down. I hope they get an actual gamer leading the charge instead of just a suit next time. I liked Shawn Layden.
Don't really hear many console players talk about this game very much. PC players lauded it when it originally came out but once the PlayStation release dropped I don't see them talking about it. I think this is a game that really will live on in the PC community but be forgotten on console.
Was there ever a doubt? I feel the horse has been beaten many a times. It's time to let it lie, folks. If you want to play the single player Bethesda games, be ready to play them on xbox or pc.
@Jaxx420 actually, there are a good amount of AAA games that support 120. Many more would be appreciated, but games like call of duty, gears 5, dirt 5, battlefield, apex legends, doom eternal, halo infinite, deathloop, destiny, Resident Evil games, ect have it. I think the main game genres that have it are gonna be first person shooters and racers, and hopefully they bring it to more in the future but I'd definitely say it is a good amount. I don't particularly use it myself, 60 fps is welcomed for me with good visuals, but it's a pleasant surprise when it's there.
@BRT15 Totally agree. Media sites are simply click-baity traffic focused at this point. No better than some of the youtubers and smaller scale sites at this point. If you lack integrity you got nothing, and most of them are going in that direction ...
@Sakai If i did that it would take me HUNDREDS of hours to get anywhere lol. I'm currently around 30 hours and on the last main mission. When I'm not playing Starfield, I'm thinking of Starfield. When I'm not thinking of Starfield, I'm reading or listening to podcasts about it.
@Wheatly We don't know what the specifics of the marketing deal are. Think of it like the Zenimax acquisition, not every single zenimax game dropped in there that was previously released, and games like deathloop and ghost wire had a year timed exclusive with Sony so they had to wait. I think people are expecting every single ABK game ever to just show up when the deal closes, while it will most likely come in waves.
Depending on when the COD marketing with Sony is up we will be getting it day and date when that deal is done. We'll just have to wait for confirmation of when, exactly, that is. My guess is after 2023 it's over.
@Wheatly that's not what he's talking about. He's saying when the deal closes every single game ABK has isn't gonna be dropped in there all at once. Has nothing to do with future, unreleased games.
This is why i think gamers themselves should be at the top of their respective gaming divisions and leading the charge. Don't want a suit who doesn't game making gaming decisions, just doesn't make sense.
Finally, common sense prevailed. Releases on X and S, just no split-screen on S. It's an outdated feature and fewer games use it these days. I'm sure it'll be hardly anywhere in 5 years.
@CaptainCluck I DEFINITELY want the pixel remasters (the snes games are still the cream of the crop in my opinion) but I would prefer ff7 remake stuff rather than 16. That looks to be the better game in my opinion and hits that nostalgic feel.
They should be asking Square-Enix about that, because clearly there are some ... contracts and business deals with CERTAIN platforms that make that difficult currently (we know this from the FTC documents). Go straight to the horses mouth because Phil clearly can't say.
@RetroMan71 yup. Sea of Stars was one i was REALLY looking forward to but it comes out next week (right before StarField) so it'll have to wait. Too many games.
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Re: Reaction: Forza Motorsport Should Be Feeling The Pressure After New Gran Turismo 7 Update
I mean, it only took a year and a half for this “big update” so i’m curious where Forza will be in a year and a half …
Re: It's Finally Over! Activision Blizzard Is Now Officially Part Of Xbox
@swagbag7 Activision published it, FS developed it.
Re: It's Finally Over! Activision Blizzard Is Now Officially Part Of Xbox
And Jim Ryan is MIA. Fitting.
Re: UK CMA Approves Microsoft's Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
Never a doubt. When the FTC blocked i said never a doubt. When the cma blocked i said never a doubt. And now, here we are. Greatest acquisition in gaming, and like i said @Kaloudz … NEVER A DOUBT!
Re: Xbox Is Bringing Out A New 'Series S Starter Bundle' This Month
This is crazy value when you realize Sony is dropping their “slim” all digital for $450 with a stand sold separately. I already have an X and S since launch so hopefully others enjoy it!
Re: Lords Of The Fallen's Day 1 Patch Suffers Slight Delay For Xbox Series X|S
@awp69 i think people just want to point to the low-hanging fruit and use the same tires narratives all the time. Glad MS has been putting out some great first party content this year and great game pass drops for me not to care about stuff like this. When the ABK deal closes just more stuff for me to play!
Re: Lords Of The Fallen's Day 1 Patch Suffers Slight Delay For Xbox Series X|S
This is why im glad MS just continues to purchase studios so they dont have to worry about this kinda stuff. If devs want to play favorites then i’ll play favorites and not buy their products. When it underperforms i wont feel sorry for em. Glad gamepass is keeping me WELL FED this year with banger after banger most months. Can’t complain.
Re: Activision CEO Namedrops Guitar Hero While Discussing Xbox Takeover's 'Unlimited Potential'
@FatalBubbles Didn't Guitar Hero follow in Rock Band's shoes and release other instruments at some point? Coulda sworn they did.
Re: Xbox's ActiBlizz Deal Will 'Avoid Another EU Probe', Suggests Report
Never. A. Doubt. And by the way, Star Craft Broodwar is probably my most played game of all time. Zerg for the absolute WIN!
Re: Activision CEO Namedrops Guitar Hero While Discussing Xbox Takeover's 'Unlimited Potential'
I was always a Rock Band man, myself.
Re: The Lord Of The Rings Gollum Publisher Had Dev Apology Written By AI, Claims New Report
Most apology letters are PR speak anyway. So, does it matter?
Re: Redfall's Huge New Update Is Getting Impressive Feedback So Far
@BAMozzy I was thinking the same thing. I love Halloween and this is perfect.
Re: After Almost Two Years, Next Week Could Be The Finale For Xbox's ActiBlizz Takeover
@NeoRatt Thats my hope! i'd like to try the Tony Hawk Remasters, Spyro, and some Diablos.
Re: After Almost Two Years, Next Week Could Be The Finale For Xbox's ActiBlizz Takeover
@Titntin I wasn't saying that these guys would be saints, I just think it's a widespread problem in the game industry. So much stuff coming out from a lot of companies it seems within the last few years.
Unfortunate for the employees of these companies for sure.
Re: After Almost Two Years, Next Week Could Be The Finale For Xbox's ActiBlizz Takeover
Being the Halloween season, I'd be curious to know when Double Fine is gonna make a Costume Quest 3. I LOVE those games.
Re: After Almost Two Years, Next Week Could Be The Finale For Xbox's ActiBlizz Takeover
@Titntin Bungie is the one in the news these days.
Re: After Almost Two Years, Next Week Could Be The Finale For Xbox's ActiBlizz Takeover
@Krzzystuff Love it!
Re: After Almost Two Years, Next Week Could Be The Finale For Xbox's ActiBlizz Takeover
@Romans12 This years COD is the last game in the contract, and it ends next year. I'm curious where you're getting "for years to come" as that is simply untrue.
Re: After Almost Two Years, Next Week Could Be The Finale For Xbox's ActiBlizz Takeover
Just give me another StarCraft and try to make it respectable on a console if you can. No more Starcraft64 kinda stuff lol
Re: After Almost Two Years, Next Week Could Be The Finale For Xbox's ActiBlizz Takeover
From the beginning, never a doubt. I'll be glad to see MS take on Apple/android on the mobile front as well.
Re: Review: Gotham Knights - A Dark, Dense And Surprisingly Gripping Adventure
this was a top 5 game for me last year. For all the flack it got I REALLY enjoyed it.
Re: Phil Spencer Visits Hi-Fi RUSH Xbox Studio Tango Gameworks
Hi-Fi Rush 2. Make it happen!
Re: Phil Spencer Thanks PlayStation Boss For His Contribution To The Video Game Industry
Almost 4 years to the day that Shawn Layden's reign abruptly came to an end ... Two leaders out within the span of 4 years? Kinda spooky. But the ABK shenanigans really made the company look bad so I pretty much called this once all that went down.
I hope they get an actual gamer leading the charge instead of just a suit next time. I liked Shawn Layden.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox Release: Everything We Know So Far
Don't really hear many console players talk about this game very much. PC players lauded it when it originally came out but once the PlayStation release dropped I don't see them talking about it. I think this is a game that really will live on in the PC community but be forgotten on console.
Re: CMA Approval A 'Significant Milestone' Towards Xbox Merging With Activision Blizzard
Never. A. Doubt.
Re: Starfield's Latest Sales Data Reveals Major Success For Xbox In Europe
Never a doubt!
Re: Well, It Looks Like The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Be Xbox Exclusive After All
Was there ever a doubt? I feel the horse has been beaten many a times. It's time to let it lie, folks. If you want to play the single player Bethesda games, be ready to play them on xbox or pc.
Re: Seven Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In October So Far
Best deal in gaming. Hands down.
Re: Square Enix Gives Hope To Xbox Fans With Short 'FF7 Rebirth' Exclusivity Window
Interesting. Very interesting ...
Re: Tales Of Arise Is Getting A Brand-New Expansion, Two Years After Its Xbox Launch
@Kaloudz i believe i suggested vesperiato you. The hands down BEST tales game ever made.
Re: Tales Of Arise Is Getting A Brand-New Expansion, Two Years After Its Xbox Launch
@FatalBubbles I'm a big fan of stand alone DLCs; I hope THOSE become more common, live Hivebusters, instead of needing to own the original game.
Re: Forza Motorsport Hits 60FPS On Xbox Series S, Misses Out On Some Ray Tracing Features
@Jaxx420 actually, there are a good amount of AAA games that support 120. Many more would be appreciated, but games like call of duty, gears 5, dirt 5, battlefield, apex legends, doom eternal, halo infinite, deathloop, destiny, Resident Evil games, ect have it. I think the main game genres that have it are gonna be first person shooters and racers, and hopefully they bring it to more in the future but I'd definitely say it is a good amount.
I don't particularly use it myself, 60 fps is welcomed for me with good visuals, but it's a pleasant surprise when it's there.
Re: Forza Motorsport Receives High Praise In First Round Of 'Hands On' Previews
@BRT15 Totally agree. Media sites are simply click-baity traffic focused at this point. No better than some of the youtubers and smaller scale sites at this point.
If you lack integrity you got nothing, and most of them are going in that direction ...
Re: Starfield Is Now Bethesda's Biggest Game Launch Of All Time
Well deserved for an absolutely FANTASTIC game.
Re: It Looks Like Hideo Kojima Is Spending His Spare Time On Starfield
@Sakai If i did that it would take me HUNDREDS of hours to get anywhere lol. I'm currently around 30 hours and on the last main mission. When I'm not playing Starfield, I'm thinking of Starfield. When I'm not thinking of Starfield, I'm reading or listening to podcasts about it.
Absolutely ENTHRALLED with this game.
Re: Xbox Boss Warns Of Potential Delays With ActiBlizz Titles On Game Pass
@Wheatly We don't know what the specifics of the marketing deal are. Think of it like the Zenimax acquisition, not every single zenimax game dropped in there that was previously released, and games like deathloop and ghost wire had a year timed exclusive with Sony so they had to wait. I think people are expecting every single ABK game ever to just show up when the deal closes, while it will most likely come in waves.
Depending on when the COD marketing with Sony is up we will be getting it day and date when that deal is done. We'll just have to wait for confirmation of when, exactly, that is. My guess is after 2023 it's over.
Re: Bethesda Wants The Elder Scrolls 6 To Be 'The Ultimate Fantasy-World Simulator'
I can't wait for this.
Re: Xbox Boss Warns Of Potential Delays With ActiBlizz Titles On Game Pass
@Wheatly that's not what he's talking about. He's saying when the deal closes every single game ABK has isn't gonna be dropped in there all at once. Has nothing to do with future, unreleased games.
Re: It Looks Like Phil Spencer & Todd Howard Enjoyed Playing Stalker 2 At Gamescom
This is why i think gamers themselves should be at the top of their respective gaming divisions and leading the charge. Don't want a suit who doesn't game making gaming decisions, just doesn't make sense.
Re: Starfield Xbox Game Pass Release Times Confirmed By Bethesda
August 31st, 7pm, let's go!
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Confirmed For Xbox In 2023, Series S Version Ditching Local Co-Op
Finally, common sense prevailed. Releases on X and S, just no split-screen on S. It's an outdated feature and fewer games use it these days. I'm sure it'll be hardly anywhere in 5 years.
Re: Phil Spencer Remains Tight-Lipped On Whether Final Fantasy 7 Remake Will Come To Xbox
@CaptainCluck I DEFINITELY want the pixel remasters (the snes games are still the cream of the crop in my opinion) but I would prefer ff7 remake stuff rather than 16. That looks to be the better game in my opinion and hits that nostalgic feel.
Re: Phil Spencer Remains Tight-Lipped On Whether Final Fantasy 7 Remake Will Come To Xbox
They should be asking Square-Enix about that, because clearly there are some ... contracts and business deals with CERTAIN platforms that make that difficult currently (we know this from the FTC documents). Go straight to the horses mouth because Phil clearly can't say.
Re: Forza Motorsport Xbox Series X Footage Looks Mighty Impressive
@Darude84 It's off camera footage, thats why.
Re: Forza Motorsport Xbox Series X Footage Looks Mighty Impressive
@RetroMan71 yup. Sea of Stars was one i was REALLY looking forward to but it comes out next week (right before StarField) so it'll have to wait. Too many games.
Re: Forza Motorsport Xbox Series X Footage Looks Mighty Impressive
Starfield/Forza one-two punch. Absolute bonkers fall line-up!
Re: 'Xbox Console Wraps' Are Launching This Year, Pre-Orders Available Now
@lechugajr Yeah it would be. Have the dynamic background on my xbox right now still of hi-fi rush. Such an awesome splash screen.
Re: Immortals Of Aveum Launches On Xbox To A Wide Range Of Review Scores
@Fiendish-Beaver you should see Gamespot. They are the same way.
Re: 'Xbox Console Wraps' Are Launching This Year, Pre-Orders Available Now
@redd214 Hi-Fi Rush one would get me ...
Re: 'Xbox Console Wraps' Are Launching This Year, Pre-Orders Available Now
@Fiendish-Beaver i thought they were skins as well, but these look much more like something that i would get over a skin.