Makes sense. After all, Forza is the biggest racing IP on Xbox, and timed exclusivity means a slight spike in hardware sales and Game Pass subscriptions. My guess is that the game will release late summer/early fall, but don't quote me on that, I don't think Microsoft is dumb enough to release it too close to GTA 6.
The reveal itself was pretty lame, but at least the game is coming. Japan is a cool setting for an open world game, and I can't wait to see what they do with it.
@CaptainCluck I agree with you on the optimization part. If you want an UE5 game to run at all on a Series S, It must be well optimized (for Xbox, at least).
Being able to play the latest games is great, but the price hikes kinda made the value go away for me. $429.99 is too much for a "value" console with a decent amount of space.
Personally, I don't think Far Cry should go the live service route, as there's enough live service games. Unfortunately, money is all these stupid companies care about.
I'm not pleased with the state of the brand either. The price increases are total BS and essentially made it impossible to actually sell an Xbox console, which were already a tough sell at their old prices.
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Re: Xbox's Minecraft Movie Is Officially Getting A Sequel, Airing In 2027
Not surprised. The first movie did really well.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Gets Surprise Xbox Play Anywhere Support, Over Two Years Since Release
I really like this game. It's nice to see it get added. Why it's being added now? Probably the Xbox Ally.
Re: EA To Be Acquired By Consortium Of Investors For $55 Billion USD
@Markatron84 Or in some cases not released in a certain market at all because the publisher knows the game won't make it past the ratings board.
Re: EA To Be Acquired By Consortium Of Investors For $55 Billion USD
Will the games get special versions for Saudi Arabia? I know they have some laws about what can be in their games?
Re: Silent Hill F Hits Impressive Sales Milestone Just One Day After Multiplatform Release
A million copies in three days is pretty good, congratulations!
Re: The ROG Xbox Ally Is Rapidly Selling Out At Retailers Around The World
@yeaman It's still really expensive, especially the Xbox Ally X. Lots of gamers can't really afford that.
Re: Call Of Duty Dev Admits 'Worry' About Franchise Fatigue With Black Ops 7
I'm already in franchise fatigue. I haven't been interested in the series in a long time
Re: The ROG Xbox Ally Is Rapidly Selling Out At Retailers Around The World
@Cikajovazmaj The console itself may be cheap, but the games and accessories are not. People still bought those in droves as well.
Re: The ROG Xbox Ally Is Rapidly Selling Out At Retailers Around The World
It's the Switch 2 all over again. An overpriced piece of hardware shocks people with its price tag, and everyone buys it anyways.
Re: ROG Xbox Ally Prices Finally Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Live
These prices are the definition of insanity. One THOUSAND dollars for the Ally X?! Seriously?!
Re: Xbox Confirms Forza Horizon 6 Will Come To PS5, But Not On Launch
Makes sense. After all, Forza is the biggest racing IP on Xbox, and timed exclusivity means a slight spike in hardware sales and Game Pass subscriptions. My guess is that the game will release late summer/early fall, but don't quote me on that, I don't think Microsoft is dumb enough to release it too close to GTA 6.
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Heads To Japan In 2026, Day One On Xbox Game Pass
The reveal itself was pretty lame, but at least the game is coming. Japan is a cool setting for an open world game, and I can't wait to see what they do with it.
Re: Multiple Yakuza Games Announced For Xbox At RGG Summit, Including Yakuza Kiwami 3
Kiwami 3 is coming in 2026, not 2025.
Re: Battlefield 6 Team Partners With Xbox & PlayStation To Combat Cronus Zen Cheaters
I wish Call of Duty was this dedicated to combating cheaters.
Re: Microsoft Announces New Price Increases For Xbox Series X|S In The US
There is literally no reason to buy an Xbox now. $800 for the 2TB Series X is the definition of insanity.
Re: The New Skate Is Getting All Sorts Of 'Mixed' Impressions So Far
Judging by the initial impressions online, I'd probably rather play THPS 3+4 or Skate 3. I'd try it, but my Xbox is busted.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About New Xbox Kart Racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
I should also point out IGN gave this a better score than Mario Kart World, which definitely surprised me.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About New Xbox Kart Racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Sega must've been really confident to let reviews come this early. Turns out, they were correct.
Re: Borderlands 4 Performance Degrades On Xbox The Longer You Play, Dev Suggests Workaround
Having to regularly restart a game to keep it running well sounds like a pain in the a**.
Re: Former Burnout Devs Return With 'Wreckreation' On Xbox Series X|S This October
Considering how long this has been on the works, I'm curious about how this is gonna turn out. I'm just happy to see a release date.
Re: Opinion: The Value Proposition Of Xbox Series S Is Better Than Ever In 2025
@CaptainCluck I agree with you on the optimization part. If you want an UE5 game to run at all on a Series S, It must be well optimized (for Xbox, at least).
Re: Opinion: The Value Proposition Of Xbox Series S Is Better Than Ever In 2025
Being able to play the latest games is great, but the price hikes kinda made the value go away for me. $429.99 is too much for a "value" console with a decent amount of space.
Re: ScootX Looks Seriously Cool, And It's Quietly Releasing On Xbox Next Week
This kind of sounds like Session: Skate Sim but with scooters. Pretty neat idea.
Re: Opinion: Far Cry Should Double Down On What Made It Great, Not Become Another Live Service
Personally, I don't think Far Cry should go the live service route, as there's enough live service games. Unfortunately, money is all these stupid companies care about.
Re: Xbox Is Officially 'Stopping' Development On First-Party Game Contraband
This isn't surprising, considering we haven't heard anything about it since its announcement.
Re: Talking Point: Battlefield 6 Or Black Ops 7, Which Xbox FPS Are You Looking Forward To Most?
Battlefield 6 seems better based on marketing, since COD is basically Fortnite now.
Re: Roundup: New Lord Of The Rings Game Launches On Xbox To Mixed Reviews
A lot of the more negative reviews say the game is monotonous and quite unpolished, an unfortunate case for a life sim game.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Backwards Compatible Xbox Game?
Mine is easily Burnout Revenge and the two TimeSplitters games that are BC.
Re: EA Is Shutting Down Anthem, And It Won't Be Playable Offline Either
It's not like anyone is gonna complain, since it never got much support at all.
Re: Helldivers 2 Is Officially Releasing For Xbox This August
A Sony game on Xbox?! What?!
Re: Forza Motorsport Team Reportedly Loses 'Nearly 50% Of Staff' In Xbox Job Cuts
@K1LLEGAL I just saw the news and it's quite depressing.
Re: Two More Xbox Games Are Being Cancelled, Including Perfect Dark
Seriously?! Another cancellation?! This just keeps getting worse by the minute.
Re: Forza Motorsport Team Reportedly Loses 'Nearly 50% Of Staff' In Xbox Job Cuts
@K1LLEGAL Source?
Re: Forza Motorsport Team Reportedly Loses 'Nearly 50% Of Staff' In Xbox Job Cuts
That's a brutal amount of layoffs. How this will impact Forza Motorsport I have no idea.
Re: Two Decades Later, Burnout 3 Is Still Incredible To Play On Xbox
I really love Burnout 3 and wish it was backwards compatible.
Re: Xbox Founding Member 'Not Pleased' With State Of The Brand In 2025
I'm not pleased with the state of the brand either. The price increases are total BS and essentially made it impossible to actually sell an Xbox console, which were already a tough sell at their old prices.
Re: Square Enix Unveils 'Possibly' The Largest Xbox Series X Ever Made
That is one big Series X! That's for sure!
Re: Talking Point: Switch 2 Owners, Should Xbox Embrace Nintendo's New System?
Why not? They totally should.
Re: Xbox's First Switch 2 Release Skates Onto Hybrid Console Next Month
@bazchillin That sucks. I have THPS 1+2 on Switch.
Re: XDefiant Producer Announces Retirement From Games Industry Following Server Shutdown
That's a shame that great talent was driven out of the industry. Ubisoft should be ashamed of themselves.
Re: Two Major Free-To-Play Games Are Launching On Xbox This Week
Definitely pumped for Splitgate 2.
Re: 'Space Marine Master Crafted Edition' Brings Remastered Classic To Xbox Game Pass
Always nice to see a remaster of a game you couldn't play otherwise.
Re: The Witcher 3 Drops To 'Lowest Price Ever' In Unbelievable Xbox Deal
For a game so well regarded, that is dirt cheap!
Re: Activision Files Lawsuit Against COD Hackers As It Aims To Clean Up Black Ops 6
I cannot imagine playing against these hackers. How sad would one have to be to think it is fun to ruin everyone else's fun?
Re: Xbox Seemingly Affected As Microsoft Announces Thousands More Job Cuts
Can you not lay off employees...FOR FIVE MINUTES?!
Re: Rumour: Rockstar Is Working On A GTA 4 Port For Xbox Series X|S
@EvenStephen7 Hopefully a new version of GTA IV can fix this annoying bug once and for all!
Re: Rumour: Rockstar Is Working On A GTA 4 Port For Xbox Series X|S
I have not played GTA IV, but this might be the best way to do so as it might clean up the visuals and fix some bugs.
Re: 2K Studio Says Next Game 'Might' Be $80 Due To Doubled Development Budget
I am NOT paying $80 for a Borderlands game. I will buy when it inevitably goes on sale.
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Linear Vs. Open World Games On Xbox?
Depends on the game, if I am being honest.
Re: Lots Of Xbox Games Have Suddenly Been Delisted In Some Countries
So much for preservation, am I right?