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I think the big problem was the Battlefield name. If they marketed as an actual Spinoff rather then part of the main Battlefield line it would have done alot better. But they expected fans of military shooters to just jump on board with this game which I am sure some did but most people play Battlefield for the military them.

I am sure GTA Online played a big part of EA going this route with Battlefield which yeah I can understand why but if you are known for a particular thing you cant replace it with whatever is popular at the time and alienate your core fans.

Adding Netflix to Gamepass will not lower the price if anything it will increase it even more. Look what happened when they added Ubisoft games.

Looks like the Fortnite bubble had finally bursted.

@TDHorizon @Millionski Its because all of the older CoD games are hacked to ***** and Activision doesnt want not have the time to go back and make then safe. Its bad the hacking, were are not just talking about cheaters in game we are talking about people able to take over your console, rest stuff like gamerscore, and all other nefarious deeds. But release the games in the state now just opens up Activision to all kinds of law suits.

Not surprising. You lose someone as big as Spencer and others will follow. Its pretty clear that the new management and the direction they are going arent a hit with current Xbox excutives.

@VisitingComet1 Yeah I can see playing it if you have young ones like I said. But if you dont, like me I just found it like a kid friendly water downed Diablo.

@Sindayl Thats why I just stick with Diablo 3.

Played the first one for a couple of hours and it just made me want to play Diablo. I guess its cool for young kids whose parents dont want them playing something as dark as Diablo but for anyone else you are just better off playing Diablo.

Never heard of it till recently to be honest. I still dont know what kind of game this is.

This weekend I am looking to finally finish up a few games that I have been playing for awhile.

Forza Horizon 2 (Series X) Just need to finish 2 more championships to get to the Horizon Finale. I am not quite sure if thats the end or what since I never played this game but it sounds like it to me and if it is I will be putting this game to bed.

Borderlands 3 (Series X) Looking to wrap up this game as well. Right now I am doing Krieg"s DLC and quite possibly my favorite but then again Kreig is my favorite BL character.

Retro Rewind (Steam) Been hearing about this game alot and it interested me quite alot. A video store sim in the 90's sign me up.

Thats all for me this weekend I hope everyone has good weekend and happy Spring to us Northern Hemispherers.

Well he didnt work out for MS, hopefully he works out for this company. Wish him luck.

Thats understandable and pretty sure with the next Xbox console being announced more and more devs are going to be leaving out the Xbox One. Its time to move on.

As you said Fraser it probably won't make and impact as these games cater to different audiences. I can see Batman maybe getting effect but the fact that FH6 will be on Gamepass and Batman wont, might mean people will purchase Batman and just play FH6 via Gamepass.

I am.excited for both games, some co-op Lego action with my son and the someHorizon action when I have time to myself.

Forza Horizon 2 (Series X) Just got win 5 more championships so thats what I will be doing. Fantastic game.

Darkwing Duck (Switch) Wrapping up this one as well just have the final level to do.

I will admit out of all the places that Forza Horizon has been, Forza Horizon 5's setting in Mexico is the least interesting to me. It just seemed an odd choice from the beginning to me. I dont known if Mexico has a rich car history like the previous titles and even Japan or if it was the terrain itself that made them want to place the game there. Personally I am surprised we didnt get Germany but they probably didnt want to do another European one right after 4. Also was surprised that they didnt do Japan for 5 and waited till 6.

Its clearly obvious that he was forced out, which is sad for someone who did so much for the Xbox brand.

@shoeses Owning Activision isnt the thing its the fact that Disney owns the Marvel license needed for the Spider-man games. Also it depends on the contract Sony has for Spider-man games as well.

Forza Horizon 2 (Series X) Just doing some Championships I need to finish 7 more before I can do the Finale.

Disney Afternoon Collection (Switch) Working my way through Darkwing Duck as I have never finished that game.

I heard that you are unable to put CM Punk through anything, especially glass. 🤣

Depends on how much it is compared to the Steam Machine for me.

So its a PC then.

F**k Activision. I am done with CoD. Instead of putting their efforts in making a good CoD instead of the slop they are making they go and bully those afraid to speak the truth. CoD wont be getting a cent from me again.

The problem is that these studios expect CoD numbers right away and if they dont have it within the first few months they declare the game unsuccessful and shut it down. It happened to XDefiant, Concord, and so many others.

CoD didnt get its numbers right away it took years to build it to the juggernaut that it has become. And yeah there are alot of CoD players leaving CoD but they arent interested in another FPS game they want CoD to go back to being CoD again not Fortnite's creepy uncle.

I want a New Vegas remaster mainly cause I prefer the West Coast over East Coast Fallout. I understand why they would do 3 because that really introduced the series to alot of people but come on its time to show the West Coast some love.

I will pass. I bought tbe first one years ago when it first came back to Xbox. It got nothing but glowing reviews so I bought it. Boy was I disappointed.

Combat and movement was so sluggish and slow compared to gamws like Streets of Rage 4 Mayhem Brawler and even older beat em ups like River City Ransom and Final Fight. It felt like you were fighting in molasses the whole time. It makes me think that it only got its status because of the I.P. because the gameplay is just awful compared to other games of that genre.

Cool next month one of the best Final Fantasy games will come to GP.

Hey Activision instead of just throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks to get players to come back how bout just make CoD games like you use to. No SBMM, no goofy skins or camping spots. Pretty sure that will bring players back.

The Disney Afternoon Collection (Switch) Been a long time coming. Not sure what I will start with but I plan on playing each game this weekend.

Forza Horizon 2 (Series X) Still doing some championship races. Italy is so beautiful

I also plan this weekend to play some tabletop games. Mainly some Bloodbowl and Daggerheart.

The X-Men Arcade makes this package worthwhile for me. Been waiting for a legit home port of it since it was pulled from the MS store.

@sixrings Its only that simple if the license holder is willing to make a deal that is also profitable to the Dev.

@themightyant Thats what a good boss does. We are all gamers whether you are a CoD or Madden fan that only plays those games, the RPG lover who knows every nook and cranny in the world of the latest RPG or your someone who plays every game under the sun. Thats the only way to run a successful business.

She's just telling us what we want to hear and has no clue. She's just a PR mouthpiece thats all.

@FraserG Couldn't have said it better myself. It did seem that after the Activision buyout Phil did lose alot of power which is sad and alot of people did focus on that. To be honest though he could only do what the people above him would allow him to do.

They needed someone to turn around Xbox after Don Mattrick's fiasco they found someone in Phil, however once he accomplished what they wanted they tossed him aside, sadly really.

Its was because of Phil's decisions that brought me back to the Xbox brand, it wasnt untill they removed the Kinetic from the Xbox One and lowered the price of it that I got one, before that I was primarily PS4. When the next gen came, I went with Series X over PS5 due to Jim Ryan's handling of it kinda reminded me of Don Mattrick with the Xbox One launch. Couldn't be happier with my Series X (and S).

I will be greatful for Phil's handling of the Xbox during his reign couldnt have been happier to proclaim in Phil I trust. Hopefully the currently leaders will learn from Phil.

Pure and simple you listen to your customers and fanbase to begin with and go from there. If you dont please your customers then you wont have any and you wont have a company left.

Yeah I am not buying it. She had her family pad her Gamerscore so she can look good, she got called out on it and is now backpeddling. I expect about as much from a corporate stooge. Its no wonder Sarah Bond quit.

@Kezelpaso I wonder if rhe food delivery is a reference to Initial D.

Funny how she was the head of AI but she says that. Obviously she's just telling us what we want to hear.

It seems because Phil is leaving she doesnt want to deal with new mangement.

You deserve it Phil. You brought Xbox back from the darkness that was Don Mattrick. Its sad to see you go but if anyone deserves its you.

Last time I can say in Phil we Trust. Thank you for your service.

Not at launch but I am sure I will play it at some point.

Looks like I know what I am playing tonight.

They are trying so hard to be Forza Horizon.

As if this wasnt expensive enough.

Avowed is such an awesome game. I cant wait for the next update to play a Dwarf.

Figured FF III would be coming soon.

Is anyone surprised, this is Sony we are taking about.

Think I might pick up the MySims Bundle.

Diablo II (Steam) Going to try out the new Warlock class
Forza Horizon 2 (Series X) Finished the third Championship onto the next one.

Thats all gaming wise as most of my free time is takin up with the Olympics.