@betterthings And my friend, you must be forgetting they couldn't change anything regarding the hardware until the mid-gen refresh years later, which clearly proves my point that it is too late for Asha Sharma to make any changes to the console. The only thing they can change is the marketing or user experience (both of which will still need to adapt to the console whose design was fixed years ago).
No. They announced the Xbox One, they took an absolute lashing for the DRM and other things, they pulled a complete 180 on DRM (and the inability to trade, sell, or gift used games), they launched the Xbox One, and installed a new leader, all within one year.
@betterthings If that were even remotely true, then Sony would delist its games from the stores just to ensure Xbox gamers cannot get their hands on the Sony IP. In reality, I believe this is simply a business case of how well their games were selling and what the lack of true exclusives meant for the future PlayStation console sales.
That could well be the case, but if the rumours are true, that doesn't necessarily mean that Sony would delist anything. I mean, countless players have already purchased their games on PC so they'd have access to play them however they see fit, on whatever device supports the storefront they purchased them from.
That is entirely unlikely. Console development takes multiple years, so whatever Xbox does this year or the next will likely have already been decided by the previous leadership and the commitments they made to different partners (e.g. AMD). The only difference they can make at this point is the marketing of the device. We will only see Asha Sharma's decisions taking effect by either the end of next year or the start of the year after.
Nope. You must be forgetting the very public (and very quick) turnaround that Microsoft performed at the dawn of Xbox One. Literally the same thing happened. MS dropped the ball, removed the current leadership, installed a new leadership, and corrected mistakes and altered course... I'm not talking about contractual obligations, I'm talking about a change of tactics and market strategy.
Like I said a few weeks ago. I think the higher ups know that the current format isn't working - and the best way to disguise a 180 is to remove current leadership and install a new one.
I personally think the next console is going to be pretty enticing, especially if they can get the price right. Hell, if rumours are to be believed, it's even scared Sony off wanting to release on PC (removing the ability for folks to play Sony / Xbox / PC on a single device).
I think Xbox Helix will play BC Xbox games (as well as current gen and next), and multiple PC storefronts (Windows, Steam, Epic ect...)
It's also important to take everything we've heard about next gen Xbox with a pinch of salt now, as the new leadership might change course - but that's something we will see in due course. I think they'll also want to get Helix out before the PS6.
@ZeD I agree. Personally, and I've said this for a while, the sort of games that require longterm gamers with little drop rate (Destiny, Fortnite etc...) are hard to keep going. The ground is heavily contested and we see that shining through with all the sunset games that have failed to keep momentum over the years.
Bungie are outstanding when it comes to gunplay and world design but they suck at community feedback.
@ZeD It's a very telling practice. Same thing happened when Crackdown 3 released. Outlets were "encouraged" not to score the game until the "Wrecking" component was tested. Didn't save it from hitting the dumpster lol.
@Fiendish-Beaver You're right. No guides back then lol, in fact if we wanted help back then we had to fork out an extra £15 for the game guide. I get what you mean about tank controls - they are certainly very dated (bit like classic tomb raider vs modern) but as far as CV goes, it is 100000% worth the grievance.
Yeah I hope they don't pander to the delicate flowers of today's society too. Art, just like you said, is art. It should not be tampered with (or Disney'd to put it another way).
Ah man, I WISH I could be you right now. I'd give anything to play that game for the first time all over again. Which version do you have? Code Veronica or Code Veronica X?
@Globo Outstanding isn't it. It literally sold the game for me when I saw it for the first time (even though I re-watched the trailer a million times). Was never a big fan of what came after Unity. (Though Valhalla is well worth a trip).
@Fiendish-Beaver I'm well my friend. I hope you are too?
Take your pick. There's cross dressing, trans-like themes, and a slight whiff of incest. I'm not sure they could get away with it today given the landscape. That said, it's easily one of the best in the franchise. Taking away from its identity would make it, less.
@Fiendish-Beaver CV is one of my fave RE games. It's by far one of the most messed up, but fascinating creepy stories in the franchise. That will be a very difficult game for them to remake given today's climate. If any RE remake is at risk of boycotting, it is CV. I can see them retconning a few things which will sadly take away some of the game's identity.
@Daffy-Duck Could not agree more with you if I tried mate. It's coming and people need to get used to it. If it didn't have more pros than cons, it would not have got this far. AI is smarter than man, faster than man, and more capable than man - despite being manmade. It's the future and whether we all like it or not, that's the direction we're heading in. Your post hit the nail on the head.
Not many people like change, but it's the drum we all walk to and have done since the dawn of mankind. It is what it is lol.
@Fiendish-Beaver To be fair mate, and don't enjoy this too much please; but I finally think I agree with you in regards to Spencer not calling the shots and Nedella being the puppet master. I also agree that I think Spencer was just the face of the backlash and not the author of it. Granted, it took me a while to get there, and granted (again) I can admit that there's a fair bunch of mistakes they've made.
However, I do think that they're acutely aware of it now. Sales have clearly gone downhill as a result. That's why I think they've shafted him (Spencer) off. I think this new blood we're getting is almost like a red herring. It may very well be an excuse to use a new mouthpiece to say "I'm here now, and look, let's undo a few things because I'm all about getting back to the high times". That's the kinda feeling I got from her statement and the situation as a whole.
I also think you're right about game pass. I think we will see it move to first party only - now that they have a much more attractive catalogue (something they didn't really have when it was first released). That may also mean a healthy price drop but time will tell.
I do not think, however, that multiplatform will go away as an Xbox strategy - which will be interesting to see how they navigate that with this new leader. I'm intrigued to say the least, but I do think that the timing here is very telling. New leadership on the heels of not only the 25th anniversary but the dawn of the next gen? It's a prime time to 180 a bunch of decisions and try and claw back console sales, but who knows?
And I love the socks off you too chief. I've never disliked you and I've always appreciated your honesty and integrity when it comes to chatting and debating and standing true to your beliefs. Never change brother! I'm fairly certain we will find something we disagree on soon. Lol.
@GameOverScreen Dude you're so far off the mark its unreal. @Fiendish-Beaver has a long comment history of calling out MS/Xbox for their decisions and practice these last few years. So much so that he and I have a running joke about how much we disagree lol. Whatever the weather though, people need to give the girl a chance. Can you imagine how the world would be of we judged based on one description and an over the shoulder glance...
Also Beaver, I am going to reply to your posts above as soon as I've sorted dinner out. I need my laptop for a lengthy reply lol.
@Brigurugi Can you hear yourself dude? You're blaming random people on the internet for award ceremonies that have nothing to do with the brand this website reports about. Would you like to blame me for global warming too?
As for B-tier devs and their balloning costs. The answer is quite simple. Make good games, get good sales. Case in point Stardew Valley, Expedition 33, and more besides.
It's the industry as a whole that's becoming massively expensive and oversaturated. Devs tried other channels to make more money (MTx, DLC, loot boxes, etc..) but crowds boycotted the practice and they went away. What happened next? Price hikes - and we all know how that is turning out. Blaming a few forum users over actions the masses performed, or industry movement, is bonkers.
@Elbow @Jenkinss He's said the same stuff to me for donkey's years. I don't know why he's so anxious to watch me go all Rambo on the brand lol. Either way, even I, a huge fan, haven't touched my console in months. It's just gone a little flat for me. Still, I uphold what I've said here a few times over the last couple of days; this new blood and new energy might be 1) Just the thing we need, and, 2) the higher ups knowing they've screwed up and want to hide a table flip behind a new leader.
We will just have to wait and see but I am surprised that so many are writing her off before Phil's locker goes cold lol.
@Gemini53 Yet businesses across the globe are pushing for it... 🤔
You're right. There's no evidence whatsoever. There's no evidence to the contrary either. Only time will show facts, but one fact before then is absolute. AI is where the future is heading.
You don't have to agree with it but I'd suggest buckling up.
Anyway, my Oracle, we're getting nowhere fast. Enjoy you day.
@Gemini53 That hasn't always been the case and it certainly wasn't the case when people were protesting about factories replacing humans with machinery - it wasn't a 1:1 replacememt factor so let us not move the goalposts.
And no this isnt a "let's defend MS at every hurdle" position. I do however assume that you'd be okay with AI if it cut development time and costs, allowing for more profit and less studio closures and job losses?...
@Gemini53 You don't have to like it, but change happens, and change doesnt really care about your feelings. That is just a matter of fact.
Don't give me the nonsense about jobs. We've heard this since the dawn of the industrial revolution and every decade since. It used to be "machines are taking over all the jobs" and we survived it...
It's not that deep and plenty of opportunities will still be present in lowend jobs that AI can't touch.
There's nothing ignorant about me. I'm just attuned to the change. Anyway, we're getting off track, no?
@Fiendish-Beaver I agree (believe it or not). If she's been installed and nothing changes, then id have my own concerns too. However I genuinely believe that the big boss knows he dropped the ball and os using this reshuffle to excuse a turnaround.
Spencer and Bond leaving at the drop of a hat reminds me of the Don issue. When you're the head of a company thats made a fair few mistakes on the way, the words you speak carry no weight. Install a new leader and you have every opportunity to say "they did great work, but here's what we're going to do now" (much like Spencer's "games games games" after picking up from Don's mess).
@Gemini53 Only time will tell, but I do think at the very least she should be given the space, and a chance, to show everyone what she's got before everyone sharpens their pitchforks for the sake of it.
My thoughts on AI are, and always have been clear. There's nothing wrong with it. It's the way forward whether people like to believe it or not - and the sooner the childish tantrum-like practice of boycotting comes to an end, the better.
@Millionski no offence but because of loyalists like you, this company do whatever they want. Its ok to criticize and not accept BS when it is clearly BS
I have lost count of how many times you've told me that it's okay to criticize something...
I'm entitled to think, feel, and say what I like thank you very much 😊
Perhaps spend less time calling other people whose opinions don't align with your own a loyalist, and spend more time being constructive my friend ❤️
Im personally excited. New blood. New energy. New enthusiasm. I reckon, as I said elsewhere, this is a result of thr higher ups realising they've made a few mistakes and the best way to cover up a 180 is to install a new leader. I'd give her the benefit of the doubt. She's clearly pretty passionate and energetic and eager to do well. I am keen to see where this goes.
I personally think the brand needs this new sort of high-energy. I love Phil, but he was clearly getting tired and brittle. I reckon the higher ups know they have dropped the ball, and nothing covers up a 180 like a change in leadership (think Don > Phil).
I also think the switch in leadership now, just in time for the 25th anniversary, is a great opportunity for her to take the stage and announce a new vision or direction to the globe. Just my two cents but I think she deserves the benefit of the doubt.
I personally think she deserves the benefit of the doubt. She seems full of energy, and full of enthusiasm. I'm quite interested in her statement about urgency and recommitting to the core players. Perhaps the higher ups know that they've made some mistakes, and the best way to disguise a recourse is to remove the head and install a new one?
To be fair, he's looked tired, brittle, and worn for a couple of years now. He's also looked less enthusiastic. Perhaps this is for the best. One thing can be said, when he took the brand over from Don, he has achieved amazing things.
Reckon it's too early to see FF7R-3? With a 2027 release? It'd seem fitting given that part 1+2 are now multiplat in 2026.
Got to feel sorry for the staff here at PX. Most (if not all) third party announcements won't mention Xbox or Switch in the trailers. Meaning they have to read the fine print press releases one by one 😅
@Kramlar I disagree bud. Whilst it's fine to disagree with the practice of AI use, I think it's entirely different to judge a game (or a team) based on the merits of development processes. This will end up at a point where communities start "boycotting" and that's a step too far IMO. Actively looking for a problem will only ever serve to disappoint.
One way to look at it. Let's pretend this issue was never discovered. Let's pretend that this game went strong for three years and was hailed as the best shooter ever made. Would it have made the lick of difference then? Nope. It's only a problem because we're making it a problem.
I honestly think this is going to become a new industry obsession, and I find it absolutely pointless. Let's assume they did use AI in parts of the game. So what? Does that take away the fun that players are having (and have had since launch) or the acclaim the game raised at launch and beyond? No. People need to lighten up, stop looking for imperfections, and just enjoy life...
If you ask me they need to drop the sub-genres altogether and just make fresh stories each release. We don't need Black Ops 23 or Modern Warfare 12. Sure, revisit a sub-genre after a decade or so, but they really shouldn't be relying on it.
@OldGamer999 Yeah they're my thoughts too. I'm curious as to how this one plays though. Do you think it's in the same style as the last three? Or have they reinvented the wheel?
@Cakefish I don't think they will reboot it. They recently had someone tying all the games and lore together didn't they? Or am I mistaken. I'd assume Catalyst is post SotTR and the other TR is based somewhere during Lara's early years?
They didn't get robbed. They got trampled on. E33 was very deserving of the awards they've accumulated. We're talking about a small team that absolutely rattled the RPG space out of nowhere, and delivered arguably one of the greatest turn-based RPGs since the late 90s / early 2000s.
I do, however, think it's time that RPGs got some sub categories for award ceremonies. Turn-based RPGs and ARPGs can almost be entirely different. KCD2, for example, I see as a life-sim RPG. It's almost unfair to group games like this together if you ask me. Nonetheless, E33 beats every RPG ten times over.
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Re: Talking Point: Will 'Project Helix' Be A Niche Device, Or An Xbox Console For The Masses?
@betterthings And my friend, you must be forgetting they couldn't change anything regarding the hardware until the mid-gen refresh years later, which clearly proves my point that it is too late for Asha Sharma to make any changes to the console. The only thing they can change is the marketing or user experience (both of which will still need to adapt to the console whose design was fixed years ago).
No. They announced the Xbox One, they took an absolute lashing for the DRM and other things, they pulled a complete 180 on DRM (and the inability to trade, sell, or gift used games), they launched the Xbox One, and installed a new leader, all within one year.
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Put a star at the beginning and end of your text.
Re: Talking Point: Will 'Project Helix' Be A Niche Device, Or An Xbox Console For The Masses?
@betterthings If that were even remotely true, then Sony would delist its games from the stores just to ensure Xbox gamers cannot get their hands on the Sony IP. In reality, I believe this is simply a business case of how well their games were selling and what the lack of true exclusives meant for the future PlayStation console sales.
That could well be the case, but if the rumours are true, that doesn't necessarily mean that Sony would delist anything. I mean, countless players have already purchased their games on PC so they'd have access to play them however they see fit, on whatever device supports the storefront they purchased them from.
That is entirely unlikely. Console development takes multiple years, so whatever Xbox does this year or the next will likely have already been decided by the previous leadership and the commitments they made to different partners (e.g. AMD). The only difference they can make at this point is the marketing of the device. We will only see Asha Sharma's decisions taking effect by either the end of next year or the start of the year after.
Nope. You must be forgetting the very public (and very quick) turnaround that Microsoft performed at the dawn of Xbox One. Literally the same thing happened. MS dropped the ball, removed the current leadership, installed a new leadership, and corrected mistakes and altered course... I'm not talking about contractual obligations, I'm talking about a change of tactics and market strategy.
Re: Talking Point: Will 'Project Helix' Be A Niche Device, Or An Xbox Console For The Masses?
Like I said a few weeks ago. I think the higher ups know that the current format isn't working - and the best way to disguise a 180 is to remove current leadership and install a new one.
I personally think the next console is going to be pretty enticing, especially if they can get the price right. Hell, if rumours are to be believed, it's even scared Sony off wanting to release on PC (removing the ability for folks to play Sony / Xbox / PC on a single device).
I think Xbox Helix will play BC Xbox games (as well as current gen and next), and multiple PC storefronts (Windows, Steam, Epic ect...)
It's also important to take everything we've heard about next gen Xbox with a pinch of salt now, as the new leadership might change course - but that's something we will see in due course. I think they'll also want to get Helix out before the PS6.
Re: Marathon's Final Reviews Are Mostly Being Held Back, So Here's What Xbox Players Are Saying
@ZeD I agree. Personally, and I've said this for a while, the sort of games that require longterm gamers with little drop rate (Destiny, Fortnite etc...) are hard to keep going. The ground is heavily contested and we see that shining through with all the sunset games that have failed to keep momentum over the years.
Bungie are outstanding when it comes to gunplay and world design but they suck at community feedback.
Re: Marathon's Final Reviews Are Mostly Being Held Back, So Here's What Xbox Players Are Saying
@ZeD It's a very telling practice. Same thing happened when Crackdown 3 released. Outlets were "encouraged" not to score the game until the "Wrecking" component was tested. Didn't save it from hitting the dumpster lol.
I give Marathon a year before it's sunset.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Hits Incredible Sales Milestone In Less Than A Week
@Fiendish-Beaver You're right. No guides back then lol, in fact if we wanted help back then we had to fork out an extra £15 for the game guide. I get what you mean about tank controls - they are certainly very dated (bit like classic tomb raider vs modern) but as far as CV goes, it is 100000% worth the grievance.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Hits Incredible Sales Milestone In Less Than A Week
@Fiendish-Beaver CVX is the better version. It has more cutscenes and more interaction with a much loved character that runs through the franchise.
I'd certainly suggest playing CVX sometime my man. It's an amazing classic. Same with Zero. Zero is up there with 1 for me.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Hits Incredible Sales Milestone In Less Than A Week
@Fiendish-Beaver Glad to hear it my man.
Yeah I hope they don't pander to the delicate flowers of today's society too. Art, just like you said, is art. It should not be tampered with (or Disney'd to put it another way).
Ah man, I WISH I could be you right now. I'd give anything to play that game for the first time all over again. Which version do you have? Code Veronica or Code Veronica X?
Re: Assassin's Creed Unity Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade This Week
@Globo Outstanding isn't it. It literally sold the game for me when I saw it for the first time (even though I re-watched the trailer a million times). Was never a big fan of what came after Unity. (Though Valhalla is well worth a trip).
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Hits Incredible Sales Milestone In Less Than A Week
@Fiendish-Beaver I'm well my friend. I hope you are too?
Take your pick. There's cross dressing, trans-like themes, and a slight whiff of incest. I'm not sure they could get away with it today given the landscape. That said, it's easily one of the best in the franchise. Taking away from its identity would make it, less.
Re: Assassin's Creed Unity Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade This Week
@themightyant Revelations' trailer is outstanding. I totally agree. Their ads then were top tier. They literally invested you in the game / IP.
Re: Assassin's Creed Unity Is Getting An Xbox Series X|S Upgrade & Free Trial This Week
No one will ever change my mind. AC Unity has one of the best cinematic trailers ever made.
https://youtu.be/xzCEdSKMkdU?si=ZMKw5fqeDonabSxq
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Hits Incredible Sales Milestone In Less Than A Week
@Fiendish-Beaver CV is one of my fave RE games. It's by far one of the most messed up, but fascinating creepy stories in the franchise. That will be a very difficult game for them to remake given today's climate. If any RE remake is at risk of boycotting, it is CV. I can see them retconning a few things which will sadly take away some of the game's identity.
Re: Review: The 'Nacon Revolution X Unlimited' Is A Fantastic-Feeling Xbox Controller, At A Cost
I love the screen on the front. Reminds me of the classic Dreamcast controller with VMU.
Re: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
@Daffy-Duck Could not agree more with you if I tried mate. It's coming and people need to get used to it. If it didn't have more pros than cons, it would not have got this far. AI is smarter than man, faster than man, and more capable than man - despite being manmade. It's the future and whether we all like it or not, that's the direction we're heading in. Your post hit the nail on the head.
Not many people like change, but it's the drum we all walk to and have done since the dawn of mankind. It is what it is lol.
Re: New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
@Fiendish-Beaver To be fair mate, and don't enjoy this too much please; but I finally think I agree with you in regards to Spencer not calling the shots and Nedella being the puppet master. I also agree that I think Spencer was just the face of the backlash and not the author of it. Granted, it took me a while to get there, and granted (again) I can admit that there's a fair bunch of mistakes they've made.
However, I do think that they're acutely aware of it now. Sales have clearly gone downhill as a result. That's why I think they've shafted him (Spencer) off. I think this new blood we're getting is almost like a red herring. It may very well be an excuse to use a new mouthpiece to say "I'm here now, and look, let's undo a few things because I'm all about getting back to the high times". That's the kinda feeling I got from her statement and the situation as a whole.
I also think you're right about game pass. I think we will see it move to first party only - now that they have a much more attractive catalogue (something they didn't really have when it was first released). That may also mean a healthy price drop but time will tell.
I do not think, however, that multiplatform will go away as an Xbox strategy - which will be interesting to see how they navigate that with this new leader. I'm intrigued to say the least, but I do think that the timing here is very telling. New leadership on the heels of not only the 25th anniversary but the dawn of the next gen? It's a prime time to 180 a bunch of decisions and try and claw back console sales, but who knows?
And I love the socks off you too chief. I've never disliked you and I've always appreciated your honesty and integrity when it comes to chatting and debating and standing true to your beliefs. Never change brother! I'm fairly certain we will find something we disagree on soon. Lol.
Re: New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
@GameOverScreen Dude you're so far off the mark its unreal. @Fiendish-Beaver has a long comment history of calling out MS/Xbox for their decisions and practice these last few years. So much so that he and I have a running joke about how much we disagree lol. Whatever the weather though, people need to give the girl a chance. Can you imagine how the world would be of we judged based on one description and an over the shoulder glance...
Also Beaver, I am going to reply to your posts above as soon as I've sorted dinner out. I need my laptop for a lengthy reply lol.
Re: New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
@Brigurugi Can you hear yourself dude? You're blaming random people on the internet for award ceremonies that have nothing to do with the brand this website reports about. Would you like to blame me for global warming too?
As for B-tier devs and their balloning costs. The answer is quite simple. Make good games, get good sales. Case in point Stardew Valley, Expedition 33, and more besides.
It's the industry as a whole that's becoming massively expensive and oversaturated. Devs tried other channels to make more money (MTx, DLC, loot boxes, etc..) but crowds boycotted the practice and they went away. What happened next? Price hikes - and we all know how that is turning out. Blaming a few forum users over actions the masses performed, or industry movement, is bonkers.
Re: New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
@Elbow @Jenkinss He's said the same stuff to me for donkey's years. I don't know why he's so anxious to watch me go all Rambo on the brand lol. Either way, even I, a huge fan, haven't touched my console in months. It's just gone a little flat for me. Still, I uphold what I've said here a few times over the last couple of days; this new blood and new energy might be 1) Just the thing we need, and, 2) the higher ups knowing they've screwed up and want to hide a table flip behind a new leader.
We will just have to wait and see but I am surprised that so many are writing her off before Phil's locker goes cold lol.
Re: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
@FatGuyInLilCoat Exactly bud. Could not agree more. Too many people writing the lass off before she's had a chance to show us what she's got.
Re: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
@Gemini53 That offended you? You literally called me ignorant and naive but I can't play back? Come on...
That's extremely telling.
Anyways, I don't want to derail. I'll move on. Have a good night. Genuinely ❤️
Re: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
@Gemini53 Yet businesses across the globe are pushing for it... 🤔
You're right. There's no evidence whatsoever. There's no evidence to the contrary either. Only time will show facts, but one fact before then is absolute. AI is where the future is heading.
You don't have to agree with it but I'd suggest buckling up.
Anyway, my Oracle, we're getting nowhere fast. Enjoy you day.
Re: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
@Gemini53 That hasn't always been the case and it certainly wasn't the case when people were protesting about factories replacing humans with machinery - it wasn't a 1:1 replacememt factor so let us not move the goalposts.
And no this isnt a "let's defend MS at every hurdle" position. I do however assume that you'd be okay with AI if it cut development time and costs, allowing for more profit and less studio closures and job losses?...
Ignorance really is bliss.
Re: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
@Gemini53 You don't have to like it, but change happens, and change doesnt really care about your feelings. That is just a matter of fact.
Don't give me the nonsense about jobs. We've heard this since the dawn of the industrial revolution and every decade since. It used to be "machines are taking over all the jobs" and we survived it...
It's not that deep and plenty of opportunities will still be present in lowend jobs that AI can't touch.
There's nothing ignorant about me. I'm just attuned to the change. Anyway, we're getting off track, no?
Re: New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
@Fiendish-Beaver I agree (believe it or not). If she's been installed and nothing changes, then id have my own concerns too. However I genuinely believe that the big boss knows he dropped the ball and os using this reshuffle to excuse a turnaround.
Spencer and Bond leaving at the drop of a hat reminds me of the Don issue. When you're the head of a company thats made a fair few mistakes on the way, the words you speak carry no weight. Install a new leader and you have every opportunity to say "they did great work, but here's what we're going to do now" (much like Spencer's "games games games" after picking up from Don's mess).
Only time will tell.
Re: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
@Gemini53 Only time will tell, but I do think at the very least she should be given the space, and a chance, to show everyone what she's got before everyone sharpens their pitchforks for the sake of it.
My thoughts on AI are, and always have been clear. There's nothing wrong with it. It's the way forward whether people like to believe it or not - and the sooner the childish tantrum-like practice of boycotting comes to an end, the better.
Re: New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
@Millionski no offence but because of loyalists like you, this company do whatever they want. Its ok to criticize and not accept BS when it is clearly BS
I have lost count of how many times you've told me that it's okay to criticize something...
I'm entitled to think, feel, and say what I like thank you very much 😊
Perhaps spend less time calling other people whose opinions don't align with your own a loyalist, and spend more time being constructive my friend ❤️
Re: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
Im personally excited. New blood. New energy. New enthusiasm. I reckon, as I said elsewhere, this is a result of thr higher ups realising they've made a few mistakes and the best way to cover up a 180 is to install a new leader. I'd give her the benefit of the doubt. She's clearly pretty passionate and energetic and eager to do well. I am keen to see where this goes.
Re: New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
I personally think the brand needs this new sort of high-energy. I love Phil, but he was clearly getting tired and brittle. I reckon the higher ups know they have dropped the ball, and nothing covers up a 180 like a change in leadership (think Don > Phil).
I also think the switch in leadership now, just in time for the 25th anniversary, is a great opportunity for her to take the stage and announce a new vision or direction to the globe. Just my two cents but I think she deserves the benefit of the doubt.
Re: New Xbox Boss Makes Official Statement As She Takes Over From Phil Spencer
I personally think she deserves the benefit of the doubt. She seems full of energy, and full of enthusiasm. I'm quite interested in her statement about urgency and recommitting to the core players. Perhaps the higher ups know that they've made some mistakes, and the best way to disguise a recourse is to remove the head and install a new one?
Re: Phil Spencer Announces That He's Retiring From Xbox
To be fair, he's looked tired, brittle, and worn for a couple of years now. He's also looked less enthusiastic. Perhaps this is for the best. One thing can be said, when he took the brand over from Don, he has achieved amazing things.
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From February 2026's State Of Play
@Fiendish-Beaver 007 looks major off to me too. That being said, I didn't really like what I saw when it was first revealed.
Re: Sony Is Hosting A Huge State Of Play This Week, Do You Think We'll Get Any Big Xbox Reveals?
@Fiendish-Beaver It feels weird that we agree lol. Got this whole Stiffler / Finch relationship going on between us haha!!
Re: Sony Is Hosting A Huge State Of Play This Week, Do You Think We'll Get Any Big Xbox Reveals?
Reckon it's too early to see FF7R-3? With a 2027 release? It'd seem fitting given that part 1+2 are now multiplat in 2026.
Got to feel sorry for the staff here at PX. Most (if not all) third party announcements won't mention Xbox or Switch in the trailers. Meaning they have to read the fine print press releases one by one 😅
Re: Battlefield 6 Players Think They've Spotted Evidence Of AI-Generated Cosmetics
@Kramlar I disagree bud. Whilst it's fine to disagree with the practice of AI use, I think it's entirely different to judge a game (or a team) based on the merits of development processes. This will end up at a point where communities start "boycotting" and that's a step too far IMO. Actively looking for a problem will only ever serve to disappoint.
One way to look at it. Let's pretend this issue was never discovered. Let's pretend that this game went strong for three years and was hailed as the best shooter ever made. Would it have made the lick of difference then? Nope. It's only a problem because we're making it a problem.
Re: Battlefield 6 Players Think They've Spotted Evidence Of AI-Generated Cosmetics
I honestly think this is going to become a new industry obsession, and I find it absolutely pointless. Let's assume they did use AI in parts of the game. So what? Does that take away the fun that players are having (and have had since launch) or the acclaim the game raised at launch and beyond? No. People need to lighten up, stop looking for imperfections, and just enjoy life...
Re: Rumour: COD 2027 Will Be A New Sub-Series With 'Completely New Characters' On Xbox
If you ask me they need to drop the sub-genres altogether and just make fresh stories each release. We don't need Black Ops 23 or Modern Warfare 12. Sure, revisit a sub-genre after a decade or so, but they really shouldn't be relying on it.
Re: Dead Island 3 Is Officially In Development, Studio Provides Release Window Target
DI1 was a sensational game. Really looking forward to seeing what they do with the sequel.
Re: Poll: What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2025?
E33 winning by a mile.
Re: Forza Motorsport Won't Get Any Major Updates In 2026, But Support Will Continue
Turn 10 will be sunset in time, it's pretty much a given now.
Re: Roundup: The First Reviews Have Arrived For Fallout Season 2
@Fiendish-Beaver Totally agree. I almost went so far as to say that it was the best video game adaptation on the screen.
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Devs Bemoan Lack Of Awards At TGA 2025
@Nighto4 What do you mean matey? I don't follow.
Re: Amazon Offering Free Outfit For Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis When Linking Xbox Account
@Nighto4 True, very true.
Re: Tomb Raider: Catalyst Will Deliver The Series' Largest World Yet In 2027
@OldGamer999 Yeah they're my thoughts too. I'm curious as to how this one plays though. Do you think it's in the same style as the last three? Or have they reinvented the wheel?
Re: Poll: What Is Your Xbox Game Of The Year For 2025?
Expedition 33 is GotY - and it's not even close. Not by a mile.
Re: Tomb Raider: Catalyst Will Deliver The Series' Largest World Yet In 2027
@OldGamer999 Haha yeah I got there in the end. yeah they look great but I would love to know where they sit in the franchise. Even if just roughly.
Re: Tomb Raider: Catalyst Will Deliver The Series' Largest World Yet In 2027
@Cakefish I honestly cant keep track of her myself lol. She must be what, 40-50 now? It could be that Catalyst takes place after Underworld.
Re: Tomb Raider: Catalyst Will Deliver The Series' Largest World Yet In 2027
@Cakefish I don't think they will reboot it. They recently had someone tying all the games and lore together didn't they? Or am I mistaken. I'd assume Catalyst is post SotTR and the other TR is based somewhere during Lara's early years?
Re: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Devs Bemoan Lack Of Awards At TGA 2025
They didn't get robbed. They got trampled on. E33 was very deserving of the awards they've accumulated. We're talking about a small team that absolutely rattled the RPG space out of nowhere, and delivered arguably one of the greatest turn-based RPGs since the late 90s / early 2000s.
I do, however, think it's time that RPGs got some sub categories for award ceremonies. Turn-based RPGs and ARPGs can almost be entirely different. KCD2, for example, I see as a life-sim RPG. It's almost unfair to group games like this together if you ask me. Nonetheless, E33 beats every RPG ten times over.
Re: Here's What The Early Reviews Are Saying About Terminator 2D: No Fate
I'll be grabbing this. I really wish Creative Assembly would make a survival horror of Terminator in the same fashion as Alien Isolation.