Gamespot post to socials. (Paraphrasing) "look now Xbox are removing games from their service!" In response to the usual gamepass rotation. I.e same number of game have left every month.
So the 72 mins gameplay/showcase trailer/Alpha testing wasn't for us at all. It was for drumming up potential studio buyers . So sick of the way XBOX gives with one hand, then takes away with the other. It's boring now, the constant disappointing news. And if I don't hear the name Amy Hood ever again, I wouldn't mind that at all.
$150 more than a PS5, for a Series X. That tells me that Asha Sharma is either insincere about wanting to rejuvenate the Xbox console business, or she has absolutely no power within Microsoft to do so.
@MrStark I'll be keeping the SX and ps5, I think. But can't see myself getting what comes next. Probably, I'll stick to Nintendo and cloud one day for everything else.
Horrible situation, but I think XBOX will keep 343, coalition, BGS, Id, Machine games, Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Playground, Zenimax, Blizzard (I see King becoming it's own subsidiary). Every remaining studio is axed or sold.
The rest will be XBOX 3rd party deals. As they've hinted at already.
Massive missed opportunity imo. Should've launched exclusive on XBOX this autumn, then on PS5 in February. Ps5 sales offsetting any losses caused by XBOX version competing against gta 6.
9 from me. Only some rough viuals in places let it down. The hair on characters for example. I think, visually, Hitman games are way better looking imo.
I think we'll end up with 1-2 console exclusives a year. Microsoft seem like they really don't want them. I think they will attempt to compromise, but 1 or 2 won't shift the needle.
"It delivers an order of magnitude leap in ray tracing performance and capability, integrates intelligence directly into the graphics and compute pipeline, and drives meaningful gains in efficiency, scale, and visual ambition. The result is more realistic, immersive, and dynamic worlds for players."
But only as far as we can still get the game to work on last gen too.
@Scrubchub 100% agree. Ok, they don't sell at all well, but the hardware is sound. I'm entirely satisfied with my series X, and really I couldn't care less if it sold 100 million units or 1 million. That's Microsofts problem not mine. I just play the games.
I feel like U shouldn't give an impression based on another sites gameplay. Play it, let us know how it plays etc. Minor gripe, though. I picked the game up cheap this morning, I'll try third person later myself.
Somethings going on here in UK too. This morning I checked my recurring billing, its was off and turning it on gives me the new £22.99 price. Even though I'm paid up until May. Just tried again. It's the same. BUT my gamepass ult is now paid up until end of August.
If they're smart (they ain't,) they put something big into the service as an extra to what already announced. They need something to sweeten a rather sour pot.
@BaldB3lper78 I looked at that a few times now, but I can never get over the fact you're just renting a pc. You don't get any games. I have a console I just need regular games for it. If before offered a catalogue of games though, that service would slay.
Nope, and I think it's irresponsible of those who do. These companies are tyring to make gaming into an expensive luxury, and we're all enabling them.
Honestly, I'm disgusted this thing has sold out, even if I'm not at all surprised. Don't blame those of us with good sense when next time they release new hardware its $1200.
Microsoft is mandating effort from their devs into handheld optimization. New gears runs just as well as the articles claim, even on my z1 extreme Ally. They will lose interest, though, eventually. Then they'll go back to ignoring handheld optimization.
No fudge off Boity. We don't want here more of you're bs. How have these clowns like Spencer,Boity and Bond still got jobs, and decent hardworking people there haven't? When will these jeans wearing executive fuq's start to look at themselves for failure after failure?
I'll be keeping gamepass, but this is the last straw. I'm never buying any games or hardware from these clown again. Makes me feel better about recently buying a ps5. (Death stranding 2 rocks btw).
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Re: Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In August 2026
Gamespot post to socials. (Paraphrasing) "look now Xbox are removing games from their service!"
In response to the usual gamepass rotation. I.e same number of game have left every month.
Re: Xbox Announces 3,200 Job Losses And Four Studio Departures
I'm glad if these studios can stay open. XBOX overstretched.
Re: Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In August 2026
Gamespot will be outraged. 🙄
Re: Xbox's State Of Decay 3 Studio Could Be In Trouble Right Now
So the 72 mins gameplay/showcase trailer/Alpha testing wasn't for us at all. It was for drumming up potential studio buyers .
So sick of the way XBOX gives with one hand, then takes away with the other. It's boring now, the constant disappointing news.
And if I don't hear the name Amy Hood ever again, I wouldn't mind that at all.
Re: Xbox Announces Worldwide Price Increases For Series X|S Consoles
They want us all on the cloud. Raising prices is how they'll do it, and the A.I crisis is just the first tool they'll use.
Re: Here's How The New Xbox Prices Compare To PS5, Switch 2 & Steam Machine
$150 more than a PS5, for a Series X.
That tells me that Asha Sharma is either insincere about wanting to rejuvenate the Xbox console business, or she has absolutely no power within Microsoft to do so.
Re: "They Said That I'm Crazy" - Hideo Kojima Says Many "Big Companies" Rejected His New Horror Game Before Xbox Snapped It Up
@Markatron84 Geoff Keighley would be devastated.
Re: Talking Point: How Well Do You Expect GTA 6 To Run On Xbox Series X|S?
Probably it will be 30fps, but hoping they can squeeze out 40fps for 120hz screens.
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Premium Owners Urged To Check Xbox 'Offers & Credits' For Free Rewards
Does Ally count for playing bond on pc?
Re: Rumour: Journalist Suggests Two Xbox Studios Are 'At Risk Of Being Closed' In 2026
@MrStark I'll be keeping the SX and ps5, I think. But can't see myself getting what comes next. Probably, I'll stick to Nintendo and cloud one day for everything else.
Re: Report: Multiple Xbox Studios In 'Active Negotiations' With Microsoft To Avoid Closure
Horrible situation, but I think XBOX will keep 343, coalition, BGS, Id, Machine games, Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Playground, Zenimax, Blizzard (I see King becoming it's own subsidiary). Every remaining studio is axed or sold.
The rest will be XBOX 3rd party deals. As they've hinted at already.
Re: Rumour: Journalist Suggests Two Xbox Studios Are 'At Risk Of Being Closed' In 2026
I'm getting a Switch 2 soon, and I'm starting to consider ditching Xbox and PlayStation, sick of both companies and their bs.
Re: Xbox Teases Sunday's Showcase, Calls It 'A True Celebration' With 'A Swathe' Of Reveals
Can't wait. I love June. Xmas for gamers (+ the world Cup.)
Re: 007 First Light Achieves Incredible First-Day Sales, And There's Post-Launch Content On The Way
I wouldn't mind some new mi6 target (hitman style) in existing levels.
Re: Xbox Delays Fable To February 2027, And It's Basically Because Of GTA 6
Massive missed opportunity imo.
Should've launched exclusive on XBOX this autumn, then on PS5 in February. Ps5 sales offsetting any losses caused by XBOX version competing against gta 6.
Re: 'It Was A Miss, And I Own It' - Xbox CEO Hints At Removing PS5 & Switch Logos From Showcases
I wish they weren't coming to other platforms at all. I wish they didn't need to.
But I appreciate them (XBOX) when they're upfront with us.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Early Impressions Of 007 First Light On Xbox?
9 from me. Only some rough viuals in places let it down.
The hair on characters for example. I think, visually, Hitman games are way better looking imo.
Re: Xbox Fans Share Their Top 10 Requests After Day One Of Player Voice Feedback
I think we'll end up with 1-2 console exclusives a year. Microsoft seem like they really don't want them. I think they will attempt to compromise, but 1 or 2 won't shift the needle.
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Release Date, Release Times & Everything You Need To Know On Xbox & PC
@ShiroKitten Thanks 👍
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Progression Methods Detailed, Including A New 'Horizon Play' Feature
Ah man, wish I didn't have to wait until the 19th. 😒
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Release Date, Release Times & Everything You Need To Know On Xbox & PC
When can we expect reviews to drop?
Re: Talking Point: With Forza Horizon 6 Imminent, What Are Your Predictions For Its Final Review Score?
FH 5 was a 10/10. I've nothing about 6 to suggest any downgrade at all. On the contrary, it looks way better.
Re: Two Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In April 2026 So Far
Both are really appealing tbh. Good job, Xbox.
Re: Xbox Reveals New Details On 'Project Helix' Next-Gen Console, Says Devs Will Get It In 2027
"It delivers an order of magnitude leap in ray tracing performance and capability, integrates intelligence directly into the graphics and compute pipeline, and drives meaningful gains in efficiency, scale, and visual ambition. The result is more realistic, immersive, and dynamic worlds for players."
But only as far as we can still get the game to work on last gen too.
Re: Digital Foundry Speculates Whether There'll Be An Xbox Series S Successor Next-Gen
@Scrubchub 100% agree. Ok, they don't sell at all well, but the hardware is sound. I'm entirely satisfied with my series X, and really I couldn't care less if it sold 100 million units or 1 million. That's Microsofts problem not mine. I just play the games.
Re: 'It Will Lead In Performance' - Xbox's Price Tag For Project Helix Could Be Pretty High
Sad to say as an Xbox fan, but I think it's PS6 for me.
Re: Highguard Goes Offline Next Week As Failed Online Shooter Officially Shuts Down
Dum dum dum... another one bites the dust.
Re: Fantastic Far Cry Upgrades Could Be Followed Up By More 60FPS Patches From Ubisoft
@acmiguens Right or wrong, people want to hate Ubisoft. It seems like its just what you do, now.
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Multiple Major Additions (January 21 - February 3)
More titles I now regret buying. NICE!
Re: Resident Evil Legend Leon Kennedy Confirmed For Requiem Thanks To Store Page Reveal
@Kaloudz I'll eat Jill. You'll have to manage the others, I'm full.
Re: Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Third-Person Looks Cool, But A Little Janky
I feel like U shouldn't give an impression based on another sites gameplay. Play it, let us know how it plays etc. Minor gripe, though.
I picked the game up cheap this morning, I'll try third person later myself.
Re: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition On Switch 2 Is 'Cut Back' Even From The Xbox 360 Version
PC version on Ally 💪.
Switchers eyes would bleed.
Re: Xbox Owners Show Off Their Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2025 Purchases
The Fallout pad is hideous.
Re: Strange Xbox Email Suggests Game Pass Price Increase Doesn't Apply To Certain Members
Somethings going on here in UK too. This morning I checked my recurring billing, its was off and turning it on gives me the new £22.99 price. Even though I'm paid up until May.
Just tried again. It's the same. BUT my gamepass ult is now paid up until end of August.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2025
If they're smart (they ain't,) they put something big into the service as an extra to what already announced. They need something to sweeten a rather sour pot.
Re: 'Price Increases Are Never Fun For Anybody' Says Xbox Exec Defending Game Pass Changes
Gta vi day one would change this conversation. They'd probably jam the website up again, trying to resub.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Major Overhaul With New Names, Games & Price Changes
@BaldB3lper78 I looked at that a few times now, but I can never get over the fact you're just renting a pc. You don't get any games. I have a console I just need regular games for it.
If before offered a catalogue of games though, that service would slay.
Re: Talking Point: So, Did You End Up Pre-Ordering The ROG Xbox Ally?
Nope, and I think it's irresponsible of those who do. These companies are tyring to make gaming into an expensive luxury, and we're all enabling them.
Honestly, I'm disgusted this thing has sold out, even if I'm not at all surprised. Don't blame those of us with good sense when next time they release new hardware its $1200.
Re: You Don't Want To Miss Xbox's Next Showcase, Says Executive Producer
UK thanks, I'll wait for the highlights.
Re: ROG Xbox Ally X Can Reach 'Insane' FPS In DOOM: The Dark Ages, Says Analysis
Microsoft is mandating effort from their devs into handheld optimization. New gears runs just as well as the articles claim, even on my z1 extreme Ally.
They will lose interest, though, eventually. Then they'll go back to ignoring handheld optimization.
Re: Two More Xbox Games Are Being Cancelled, Including Perfect Dark
@vrubayka And in shockingly short order most of the time.
Re: Two More Xbox Games Are Being Cancelled, Including Perfect Dark
@XBOX045 Yeah, that why you keep your current Xbox. I'm not saying throw em away. I'm just not buying from them anymore.
Re: Xbox's Matt Booty Issues Statement On Layoffs And Game Cancellations
No fudge off Boity. We don't want here more of you're bs. How have these clowns like Spencer,Boity and Bond still got jobs, and decent hardworking people there haven't?
When will these jeans wearing executive fuq's start to look at themselves for failure after failure?
Re: Two More Xbox Games Are Being Cancelled, Including Perfect Dark
I'll be keeping gamepass, but this is the last straw. I'm never buying any games or hardware from these clown again. Makes me feel better about recently buying a ps5. (Death stranding 2 rocks btw).
Re: RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business Blasts Onto Xbox In July 2025
No it's pretty drab if honest. Some street lights etc. nothing neon.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Buying The 2025 Xbox Handheld From ASUS?
No, I'll be sticking to the OG Ally. But I'm hoping whatever MS have developed as the new OS is installable on older systems.
Re: RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business Blasts Onto Xbox In July 2025
@Kaloudz Ah, nevermind. I saw your reply. That's a real shame. I don't feel that Robocop is all that flashy though.
Re: RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business Blasts Onto Xbox In July 2025
@Kaloudz why can't you?
Re: Multiple Xbox-Related Showcases Officially Confirmed For Next Month
My favourite month in gaming.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Reminding People Of This Classic Xbox 360 JRPG
@GASEOUS Sorry to hear that. I've been there. We do what we have to.