In Xbox's case it's more a question of what you don't do. You don't hand over your legendary mascot. You don't hand over your other precious exclusives either. Exclusives have existed forever for a reason. You don't hire people that don't play video games. You don't make them boss either. You don't increase Game Pass price by 50% over night. You don't try so hard to be ahead of the curve. Oh wow I'm a Microsoft exec I know what people want before they even know it. You don't change sh*t every two weeks. If Playstation does one thing well it's that they never change unless they absolutely have to.
makes you wonder with all these multiplayer games flopping lately if the studios did any play tests and what feedback they got. Would save them a lot of money if someone had said "this sucks" early on.
@Fiendish-Beaver Why on earth would Microsoft not release another console? I see ppl saying that here and there and I can't think of a single reason why they would do that.
40+ years of consoles relying on exclusive games to make them desirable can't be by chance. And then there's Microsoft, fortunate enough to own one of the most legendary video game protagonists, Master Chief, and they hand him over. They are on a terrible decision streak.
@Coletrain Sorry but what does that even mean? That you don't like a bargain? Not buying that. And how do you come up with a price that you're "willing to pay"? Especially since we usually don't know if we like a game until we play it.
@Mincey0 time is valuable especially at my age since I'm running out of it. No time for walking sims and I've looked at much prettier things than these graphics
Just uninstalled. Walking simulator, stoner simulator, at least for the 20 minutes I could get through. Are these the day one games we're expecting with the new Game Pass?
Game pass is better for discovering new games and indie titles. Ubisoft classics is the opposite of that. Anyone who had interest in playing these games has already done so.
It's so obvious that Gold is nothing more than a paywall. Even Microsoft with all their consumer friendly features aren't willing to give up on this free money.
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Re: Opinion: Xbox Should Consider Cancelling Halo: Campaign Evolved For PS5
absolutely keep Master Chief exclusive
Re: Xbox Boss Questioned On Whether Exclusives Could Return In The Future
xbox has an intern for a boss. you can't make this up
Re: Talking Point: You're The New Head Of Xbox, What Do You Do Now?
In Xbox's case it's more a question of what you don't do.
You don't hand over your legendary mascot.
You don't hand over your other precious exclusives either. Exclusives have existed forever for a reason.
You don't hire people that don't play video games.
You don't make them boss either.
You don't increase Game Pass price by 50% over night.
You don't try so hard to be ahead of the curve. Oh wow I'm a Microsoft exec I know what people want before they even know it.
You don't change sh*t every two weeks. If Playstation does one thing well it's that they never change unless they absolutely have to.
Re: 'Return To Our Roots' - Xbox CEO Reiterates Her Goals For The Future
Such a weird choice for the position. It's hard to understand. Almost feels not real.
Re: Who Is Asha Sharma? A Look Back At The Career Of The New Xbox Boss
She looks brilliant and she looks like the worst candidate for the job.
Re: New Xbox Boss Makes Official Statement As She Takes Over From Phil Spencer
@kline6666 So she's been gaming on Xbox for a month. Thanks for the answer. But man..
Re: New Xbox Boss Makes Official Statement As She Takes Over From Phil Spencer
I'd ask what her gamerscore is but she probably doesn't have one.
Re: Phil Spencer Announces That He's Retiring From Xbox
bad news 1234
Re: Highguard Website Goes Offline Following Mass Layoffs At The Game's Studio
makes you wonder with all these multiplayer games flopping lately if the studios did any play tests and what feedback they got. Would save them a lot of money if someone had said "this sucks" early on.
Re: Here's What The Kingdom Come: Deliverance Upgrade Looks Like On Xbox Series X|S
Turns out the series S is capable of 60fps for demanding games after all.
Re: Xbox FPS Highguard Now Has A 'Core Group' Working On It As Staff Get Laid Off
the shooting mechanics and the overall feel of the weapons is pretty good. But everything else is so uninspired and over complicated.
Re: Last-Gen's Kingdom Come: Deliverance Expected To Get Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Very Soon
well that's great news
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Countdown Sale This Year?
Tainted Grail
Re: Five Reasons Why 2026 Is One Of The Most Important Years In Xbox History
@Fiendish-Beaver Why on earth would Microsoft not release another console? I see ppl saying that here and there and I can't think of a single reason why they would do that.
Re: The Xbox Mobile App Is Finally Adding A Store, And Here's Your First Look At It
About time. The desktop site has always been terrible.
Re: Talking Point: What Does The 'Steam Machine' Mean For Xbox's Next-Gen Console Plans?
Welp, maybe they shoulda kept Master Chief after all
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Halo: Campaign Evolved Launching Day One On PS5?
40+ years of consoles relying on exclusive games to make them desirable can't be by chance. And then there's Microsoft, fortunate enough to own one of the most legendary video game protagonists, Master Chief, and they hand him over. They are on a terrible decision streak.
Re: Xbox Details All Of The New Content Packed Into Its Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake
I don't see Nintendo giving Mario to other platforms.
Re: Halo: Campaign Evolved Officially Announced, Coming To Xbox In 2026
in football terms this is an own goal
Re: Review: Keeper (Xbox) - A Memorable Puzzle Adventure From Xbox Studio Double Fine
@GoldenPants Thanks
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Should Use And Improve This New PlayStation Store Feature
"I will buy a game when the price matches my perceived value" So the feature mentioned in this article is actually very useful to you.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Should Use And Improve This New PlayStation Store Feature
@Coletrain Sorry but what does that even mean? That you don't like a bargain? Not buying that. And how do you come up with a price that you're "willing to pay"? Especially since we usually don't know if we like a game until we play it.
Re: Review: Keeper (Xbox) - A Memorable Puzzle Adventure From Xbox Studio Double Fine
@Mincey0 time is valuable especially at my age since I'm running out of it. No time for walking sims and I've looked at much prettier things than these graphics
Re: Review: Keeper (Xbox) - A Memorable Puzzle Adventure From Xbox Studio Double Fine
Just uninstalled. Walking simulator, stoner simulator, at least for the 20 minutes I could get through. Are these the day one games we're expecting with the new Game Pass?
Re: Bungie's Delayed Shooter Marathon Re-Emerges With New Xbox Playtest
skull n bones vibes
Re: Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In November 2025
here's what might leave: game pass subscribers
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Ubisoft+ Classics Being Added To Game Pass Ultimate?
Game pass is better for discovering new games and indie titles. Ubisoft classics is the opposite of that. Anyone who had interest in playing these games has already done so.
Re: Here's Your First Proper Look At The 'Premium Case' For The ROG Xbox Ally
Well this thing lost a lot of value with the latest game pass news. ROG can't be too happy
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Major Overhaul With New Names, Games & Price Changes
Removed
Re: 'Ubisoft+ Classics' Joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Hugely Expanding The Library
who asked for this?
Re: 40+ Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (October 1)
don't want any of these or the price hike
Re: Here's A Breakdown Of All The New Prices For Xbox Game Pass As Of October 2025
did Don Mattrick think of this?
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Major Overhaul With New Names, Games & Price Changes
so a mandatory ubisoft + subscription. why?
Re: Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2025
is the xbox store malfunctioning for anyone else? Last 4-5 days?
Re: Reaction: Gears Of War: Reloaded Makes Perfect Sense For Microsoft, But Not For Xbox Fans
Judgment was a great game as well and is always left out
Re: Microsoft CEO: 'We Are Redefining What It Means To Be An Xbox Fan'
Relax people, it's not that bad. Xbox is in a good place right now and will continue to get better.
Re: Review: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Xbox) - A MachineGames Misfire
-So, who we assigning the Indiana review to?
-Er, the guy who gave XDefiant an 8/10
Re: This Week's Xbox Deals Include A First-Ever Sale For Antstream Arcade
I can't find the game pass wish list sale
Re: Reaction: PS5 Pro's Extortionate Price Justifies Xbox's Lack Of A New Console
So all PS5 owners will be the equivalent of Series s owners come November 😀
Re: Xbox Game Pass Standard: Full List Of 369 Games Included At Launch
There's too many tiers.
Re: Ubisoft's XDefiant Reportedly 'On Borrowed Time' Due To Shrinking Playerbase
Meanwhile Halo Infinite is still going strong despite all the people calling it "dead".
Re: Talking Point: Does Microsoft Have A '30FPS' Problem With Its Xbox Series X|S Output?
30fps should have been a thing of the past two generations now
Re: Obsidian Confirms That Avowed Runs At 30FPS On Xbox Series X|S
30fps is a sacrifice I'm not willing to make any more
Re: Redfall Open World Shown Off In Extended Look At Arkane's Game Pass Shooter
Don't see anything worthwhile. If there is anything good about this game they are doing a good job of hiding it. Just my honest opinion.
Re: The Witcher 3 Xbox Series S Comparison Shows Mixed Results For CDPR's 'Next-Gen' Update
@GuyProsciutto if you think that the Series S is a One X without the disc drive then you clearly don't know what you are talking about
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In November?
@thecricket bro I saw those too !
Re: Xbox Games With Gold For December 2022 Announced
It's so obvious that Gold is nothing more than a paywall. Even Microsoft with all their consumer friendly features aren't willing to give up on this free money.
Re: PSA: The Witcher 3 Is Dirt Cheap On Xbox One Prior To Free Next-Gen Upgrade
@CunningPig They actually adressed the ? situation by making new map filters that erase them off the map. It's going to be a great remaster.
Re: Evil West Dev 'Couldn't Guarantee' 60FPS On Xbox Series S, Opted For 30
@Dezzy70 dahell you on about?
Re: Battlefield 2042 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Ultimate During Season 3
Battlefield 3 is one of my favorite games of all time but this, they can keep it, I don't even want it for free.