Sol4ris

I want everybody to be able to play on Xbox and it does mean more of our games shipping on more platforms

Excellent!
I also want to play on Xbox, and if people with Nintendo and PlayStation as their primary platforms get to enjoy games from Microsoft owned developers than the merrier it is.
I've read an article a while back on EG about MacchineGames being asked about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS, and they seemed genuinely excited for the opportunity of the game being played on more platforms, hopefully Switch 2 s well.

"We're not going to put walls up"

That's great! Leave the putting up walls to Trump supporters😜.

@HonestHick

absolutely, all the GP hate, Xbox is dead hate. Look at week Sony has had. 3 cancelled games

I see your points, and what I find most peculiar is that the vast majority of GP hate /Xbox hate comes from a particular subset of [****] fan(boys)...Perhaps that's how they cope with it, the better GP becomes the more vitriolic the attacks, be it here or as you put it the other website.😅

@HonestHick

See the difference?

Yes Sir, I can see the difference. There are four more great looking games coming day one to GamePass. That's what you meant right?😉

Game of the show for me.

This looks so, so good. It's also more Jrpg than FF with the combat system.

Excellent, most excellent an A.

• South of Midnight looked fantastic and it's the kind of game I hope Microsoft will allow and support it's devs to make. Expedition 33 is shaping up to be something quite special. Doom looks incredible and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black - Legend.
  GamePass is once again shaping up to deliver a fantastic year of gaming for me.

No! Still the best subscription deal in gaming as far as I'm concerned.

@fizban3332 & @OldGamer999

Microsoft owning the publishing rights to the game and it's potential sequels might be an indication why Sony didn't pursue a SO remaster.
Edited: Microsoft also owned the publishing rights to Alan Wake but sold it back to Remedy. Perhaps something similar might happen with SO.

Ted seems to be a great person, I remember reading a while back that his ex- studio Insomniac was voted best place to work a couple of times.

@Jenkinss

getting a ps6 dev kit shouldn't be assumed. One of Jim Ryan's arguments at the FTC trial was that CoD on playstation would suffer specifically because they wouldn't give Microsoft PS devkits in advance of a new console

It shuld definitely be assumed that ABK/Microsoft will have PS6 dev-kits. Jim Rayan's throwaway comments about PS6 dev-kits were just that, throwaway comments to see what sticks and drive a hard bargain regarding COD on playstation, nothing more.
For all the drama surrounding the ABK takeover, I think it turned out quite good for gamers, more so for those who generally don't play on Xbox (in light of Microsoft's bringing more games to more people, approach).

I sincerely hope they won't! Perhaps late 2026 early 2027, like others have said this gen feels like it barely started, at least from XGS.

@Mincey0

Nah fella, you're alright 😅. You are clearly just as disingenuous as the post claiming that the current Switch is more powerful than Series S, or, your comprehension skills let you down spectacularly.
End of discussion indeed.

@Millionski

I really wish MS would come up with clear logic of how they do exclusivity or just end it

This is from the article we comment on:
Xbox revealed last year there are no "red lines" on the games it could potentially bring to other platforms

I think it's a strong enough indication of what Microsoft's multiplatform plans are.

Microsoft isn't stopping

Yes, it's now more and more apparent that becoming a reasonably big publisher they also want/need to make money from other platforms than Xbox and PC😉. The combined potential customers on PlayStation and Nintendo is enormous.

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, Planet of Lana and some Halo Infinite mp.

@TeiGekiLord

At least I own every platform so my takes have more weight than fanboys on any of these sites

Well that is one way to look at things I guess. I too own two of the three consoles on the market, Series X and PS5 but don't feel like I should wilfully troll owners of other platforms.

Xbox this gen isn't that good, sorry

That depends. If we look at exclusive games for bragging rights than yes, Xbox is (severely)lacking. But as a piece of hardware, the features it has and the variety of games on GP or otherwise, its been excellent. Then again I'm not terribly fused if XGS games can be played on different platforms...

@TeiGekiLord

That's both hilarious and fabulously rich coming from someone like you. I don't have an account on Pushsquare, but nice try nonetheless.

@MrMagic

Phil Spencer - It's only 4 games and that doesn't mean the flood gates are open

And subsequently Phil Spencer also said that (basically) there are no red lines when it comes to games and their multiplatform strategy... There's no need for Xbox fans to give oxygen to Sony trolls like yourself to troll Xbox articles further at every opportunity 🙄.

@GuyinPA75

Considering the Switch 1 is more powerful than Series S. Less issues too

Look, just because you don't like the Series S and bash it at every opportunity you get, you shouldn't make flat out false statements.

Spencer already said that there are no red lines when it comes to games going multiplatform, or something to this effect a while back.

Yes please, I'm definitely down for FF7R and Rebirth (assuming there is any truth to this rumour)

@bankenrepublik

I'm aware, hence why I stated it's not for me. There are reasons why my primary platform is Xbox even if I'm a PS5 owner too (cue, the Xbox controller is one of those reasons). But thanks for making an account to tell everyone how much you love the dualsense😅.

I still have two of these chunky boys in working order, black and a crystal translucent one.
Here's for another 24 years of Xbox 🙂.

@DennisReynolds

Prime comes out next year but MS have little for it because while they have moved into next gen no one else actually has

The only console maker with a next-gen console next year will be Nintendo.

2026 is way to early in my opinion.
For a start, how much will this true next-gen console retail for, expecially in light of Sony's pricing of the PS5pro at £699 for a disc-less model. Can Microsoft afford to have a console on the market that is even more expensive? I very much doubt it, hence why I think a late 2027 would make more sense.

Symmetrical sticks?? Nah, not for me I'm afraid.

@OldGamer999

All good friend, I can see how some moves (or lack thereof) from Microsoft can be frustrating.

So in this order for me:
1. Xbox Series X
2. Xbox Series X
3. Mobile with Xbox Cloud Gaming.

This is me pretty much covered and I plan to get a new Xbox device* this year, hopefully.🙂

Edit: *the Switch 2.

@OldGamer999

Definitely not great for series x if it doesn’t get 60fps and PS5 Pro does

I don't know mate, conversely, it would be even worse if the PS5pro will not have 60fps. After all it's not the Series X sporting a pro tagline(including the price) console this gen.
But I suspect the pro will likely have a 60fps option, perhaps even the Series X, with some cutbacks.

I need to check when I'm back home, but likely own most of the games here....yes, I like Ubisoft's games.🙂

@OldGamer999

Seeing a post from you not lamenting Xbox consoles sales it's a rarer phenomenon than Microsoft actually doing advertising for it 😄.
Jesting aside, I don't know mate, perhaps they never had any substantial stock of Xbox consoles to begin with...

@dskatter

The number of people who wait for games to hit GamePass is sad

As a GPU subscriber since the beginning of the service and, as someone who also waits for certain titles to hit GamePass, what is sad about it?
I'm saying this as someone who bought more games that appeared on the service than at any time before GamePass was a thing. My case might be an outlier here, but in no way sad.

Even if it makes an appearance at the show (which would be great) it's unlikely to release this year. We already have Avowed, Doom Eternal, South of Midnight, Outer Worlds 2, and potentially Fable. That is a good amount of first-party games for this year.

@Kb42 & @Trmn8r

I see, thank you.

Edit: I just think it adds more value to GPU.

@Trmn8r

EA Play is part of GPU

Isn't it the same on Sony's highest priced subscription tier too?

Still, it's pretty cool to see fans shout out the 2021 Xbox title for trying this first

Pretty cool indeed. Alas nothing its a first unless is done by a company unrelated to Xbox/Microsoft😉...

@Friendly

Especially when we have games like FH5, Stalker 2 or Indiana Jones running just fine (within the expected limitations of the Series S!). Anyway as expected this has triggered certain individuals with a vengeance, judging by the amount of removed comments😄.

Well, looks like the New Year kicked of in a wonderful and harmonious way 😅....

Very much looking forward to play all of them. Still, voted for Outer Worlds 2 because Obsidian are one of my favourite developers.

Happy New Year to all!!

@Jenkinss

Good thing then Indy turned out an absolute corker of a game.
Nothing better than seeing the hypocrisy coming a mile off😉.

@johnedwin1969

did xbox pay ign for indiana jones to wind up in second place

Yes they did, alas the dreaded Xbox tax couldn't be avoided😅.....

Edit: Before anyone gets their undergarments into a twist, I'm jesting.

There's been uncertainty around the brand all year as it continues to juggle this new, multiplatform initiative that's been spun up

I look forward to a time when folks don't act like they suffered a burst appendix every time Microsoft decides to release a game on PlayStation....

and you can't complain about the sheer variety Microsoft has brought to the table in the latter half of 2024

A 100% this. It's been a great year as an Xbox owner (or whichever console one plays on). And 2025 looks just as good, probably even better if we don't get unforeseen delays.

A prosperous Happy New Year to all who works or visits PX!

@awp69

Just saw that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was Eurogamer’s GoTY beating out Astro Blast

You joking right? A MacineGames Missfire wins GoTY and is also a runner up on different gaming website.....I'm always up for future MacineGames Missfire's😉.

@NEStalgia

Brilliant! 😅👏👏

I think I'll just extend my GP Ultimate into the 2040's, then start saving for one of Ninty's global theme parks....damned gold 🪙.

@NEStalgia

Sony's pay to play scheme which is all that will remain if you don't want to join Nvidia's pay to play scheme

That sounds wonderful!
What about Nintendo's scheme, anything worth mentioning there?😉

@Stoned_Patrol

By the middle of next year people like @ Mincey0 will probably start blaming the Series X for holding the game industry back.....just because it's not selling like the PS5 does.
Gotta love these new accounts popping up to share some Sony festive cheer 😄.

The analyst went on to suggest that if you "look at it that way", things seem pretty positive for Xbox's future success

Pfft, shut the back door with that kind of talk in here.
We're coming for the Xbox doomsday prophets, not for positive takes😉😅..

Not at all fused about haptic feedback.
What they need to do is go with Hall Effect sensors and add gyros.
The Xbox controller is pretty much perfect as is.

Edit: Sebile is still being worked on - but now for the "next generation of Xbox console hardware

It makes good sense to have it as a next gen controller, but I hope it doesn't mean Microsoft releasing the successor to Series X|S before 2027....

Woo-hoo, I didn't know Citizen Sleeper 2 is a GamePass release😀(loved the first game).
I'll likely end up buying it, just like the first one even if it was/is on GP.
And SE Resistance too, a most excellent month for me Microsoft, most excellent 👌.

@dskatter

It's my no 2 game this year with only Hellblade 2 beating it to the top. And that's probably because the Hellblade franchise has a special place in my gaming heart 😁.