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It's finally happening! I've been hoping for this breakthrough for a long time. And the addition of achievements will be the icing on the cake!

They're trying to pacify us, lull us into a beautiful stupor and make us forget this terrible week! LOL.

This is going to be the biggest entertainment launch in history and I'm here for it. <3

I watched his video this morning, and it was both very depressing and a breath of fresh air. Not nonsense fan fiction.

Like I said, "hold onto your butts."

I'm so looking forward to this game!

This is what I was saying, I hoped for, that there would be other possible arrangements than shutting down and firing everyone.

The millennials are alright...

I'm clutching a bottle of Pepto-Bismol while staring at a living room with thousands worth in Xbox products. It's gonna be a bumpy ride.

The handling seems lighter and more arcade-like. That's what I want.

To quote Jurassic Park, "Hold onto your butts!"

Instead of shutting studios down, I hope they can sell them or let them go independent. That seems preferable to just shutting them down.

I thought it was great. The Last Ronin TMNT game was the peak for me, but there was lots there to get excited about! I'd give it a B+.

I won't pretend that I know the answer to their predicament. And to what is ultimately our predicament as people who have invested in the ecosystem. I just hope that we can have a pleasant showcase experience. I feel like a Brute Force remaster would bring us all together.

Uhh, that was okay. Saber is working on a new Stuntman, and I feel like that was my biggest takeaway haha. Hey, I'm looking forward to that one!

Gothic 1 Remake for me. Maybe Star Fox.

@Grumblevolcano And those Transformers games!

I thought they had pretty much run out of games to add to the BC program because of licensing and maybe some technical issues in some cases.

I bought a bunch of Xbox 360 games on the store, as many are priced well below what I've ever witnessed. I got Shadowrun for $5 Canadian. Never seen it that cheap.

Eh, I'm in favor of this decision because Fable clearly needed more work, and I like its chances better in a February market than in a November market.

I saw a video from a YouTuber yesterday, actually suggesting that Exodus and that Expanse game are somehow threats to Fable. That's absurd. No, Fable will be huge in February and probably continue to sell well for a while.

Oh, and then they said that the game MUST BE A 10/10! Or else it's all over! Again, absurd. Setting ridiculous demands and expectations is a problem in the gaming space. Fable could release to a plethora of 8s and 9s, land in the latter 80s, and sell 20 million copies. It doesn't need an Ocarina of Time Metacritic.

I really hope the showcase isn't overshadowed by console warring over logos and the exclusivity thing. I just want to see games, talk about games, and have a good time.

We could bury our heads in the sand and play pretend, but if the games are coming to other platforms, they're coming whether there's a logo or not.

I watched the presentation today and thought it was very promising. The game looks like it has a ton of potential.

I'm so happy for Gears of War fans. It warms my heart to see so many looking forward to this game. Thirty minutes sounds like a solid amount of time to really showcase the game.

Revealing the entire map! I like that kind of achievement!

The golden age of Capcom.

Honestly, I am content to wait for as long as is necessary to make it a polished and successful game. Even 2027 would be fine with me as long as they deliver a great game.

Very cool! I think it's great that they're partnering with 4A to show off this new entry.

Mixtape! So glad to see it is coming soon!

I've bought two consoles at launch - Xbox Series X and Switch 2. They were worth getting, I'd say.

I have a ton of these. Not the whole collection, though.

@themightyant I still watch the Revelations trailer once in a while. It's awesome. Between the quality of the CG and the Woodkid song, it's just sublime.

I'll probably get it on Xbox. Maybe PS5. Honestly, I'm just excited to play it wherever!

I did this with Avowed and Starfield. Honestly, I don't regret those. But I'm gonna pass on the FH6 upgrade. I'll wait and play it on official release.

Yeah, some games just don't come together. It's unfortunate, and I feel bad for the team and all of us fans.

That's too bad. And I wanted to play that Sands of Time remake, but the quality probably wasn't there. Sometimes projects just don't come together.

I have a great feeling about this game, based on what we've seen and who is involved in making it. We're talking about Playground Games expanded with an RPG division, plus Eidos Montreal. That's downright promising!

I don't like to draw certainty from concept art. We don't know how old, after all. So I'm not gonna go in certain that the environments will be as big as this concept art suggests, but they may be, and that will signal a significant expansion from the previous games. The rideable horse also tells us something about the scope of the world.

Some think that the length of development suggests the game will not be good. I disagree with that line of thought. I think that this game's slow development has likely allowed for careful iteration.

Of course, many questions remain. How deep are the gameplay systems? I think the only way they could disappoint is if they strip it down to the bare essentials of an action-adventure game. Shallow, limited gameplay systems, short length, very linear, with no significant choice or consequence.

I don't expect any of that; it's just the fear in the back of my mind. We all have it when it comes to the unknown, I think.

I just saw the new concept art for Fable. It's conceptual, yeah, but it gives you an idea of their vision, and it looks grand!

I don't know that any publisher rivals this lineup in 2026. We'll see, but I wouldn't be surprised if Xbox is publisher of the year.

Depends on the price, but I think a One X has its use cases these days. I've actually got one in my bedroom that I use.

I knew it! Fable! That's what I wanted to see, and it's what we're getting!

I hope they knock it out of the park.

I have tunnel vision on Fable. That's what I want to see. If I don't, oh well, then it'll probably be at the summer showcase.

Since progress carries forward, I will definitely play it before full release!

I have tunnel vision about Fable! I hope it comes this year.

Seriously, GTA is also on my radar, big time.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to Pure Xbox and everyone!

Nice! I love bowling!

There used to be a website called Lifesavers Candy Stand, where you could order various types of candy and play candy-themed flash games. I used to go there and play pool and bowling. I can't tell you how many hours I spent on those totally free games! This was over 20 years ago.

Hmm. I think Fable could be in the running if it can deliver a strong story and a rich gameplay experience. It seems uncertain how reactive the world will be to your character and their actions. I think they need to at least retain what the series has been known for, hopefully expanding from there.

I have great memories of that old pod racing game. I hope this delivers!

The show was made for me with this announcement. I'm floored.

Rare is a different company today. A good one, just different. So if they gave the franchise to another studio, I wouldn't be upset.

The game was good at launch, so all of these improvements are the cherry on top for me! Looking forward to the rollout.

Terminator looks amazing. I hope they nail it and I want this one on day one.