@FraserG You should cover (if you aren't planning on it already) that at the Meta event, the Zucc announced that X-Cloud is coming to Quest VR in December.
Tbh, this isn't as bad of a leak as it sounded. Most of the Bethesda plans were already expected sequels and a couple remasters, while the surprises are still coded to project names. The console/controller is a bigger deal for Xbox, though they aren't even really mid-gen upgrades.
@FenIsMightier Right, cuz "I don't have much time for video games these days, and I've also increasingly lost interest in it as a medium" has all to do with "trash" and not your lack of time/desire to play it... If you are gonna gripe about game quality, at least quantify what quality looks like to you. What you are saying just comes across as smugness when it sounds like you really just have other priorities.
@Sol4ris Can't sue Microsoft for a 3rd party decision. If 1st party did that, they may have a class-action case, but even then, depends on the fine print.
I can wait forever. This game looks like crap. More likely it won't even make a profit on Xbox so they aren't in any rush. This game looks like a 360 game. So the S being the issue is BS IMO.
Did this guy ever play Skyrim, Fallout or any Bethesda game? They've always has the simplistic style start menu... Such a stupid thing to gripe about in the first place...
"Backwards compatible titles will also still remain purchasable on the modern Xbox Store if they're available on there." Whew, this was the part I was worried about. So, just closing on 360 consoles. Not as bad as I feared.
@somnambulance I agree. People will end up not public chatting at all just to cut out the risk. This will hurt team deathmatch games where communication with strangers on your team can impact how well you do. Gonna eventually be party chat or no chat at all for people.
People will just revert to code words and Ned Flanderisms. Which I'm all for. This stuff never works like intended and usually just pisses more people off on mistaken bans having to be repealed just to appease the faux offended people.
Be nice if they would just adopt the "Hall Effect" joysticks from the Dreamcast era that are very slowly being introduced via 3rd party. Drift is like 95% of the problems for people...
@Tharsman I said "party chat conversations should remain private". Party chat isn't just talking to a stranger in a COD lobby. And you contradicted your point by saying you can just mute and block them.
This sounds good on it's face, but I'm not a fan of it. People play games to relax, not walk on eggshells. And you'll get those who will bait people then record them. And party chat conversations should remain private. Sure, I'd love to see the more obscene stuff gone. But I'll take the good with the bad vs the alternative...
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Re: Here's What's Included In September 2023's 'Bonus' Xbox Update
@FraserG You should cover (if you aren't planning on it already) that at the Meta event, the Zucc announced that X-Cloud is coming to Quest VR in December.
Re: Final Warning! Marvel's Avengers Is Being Delisted On Xbox This Week
@MrList That makes no sense
Re: Private Division Unveils New Lord Of The Rings Game 'Tales Of The Shire'
Lemme guess, Shire-dew Valley
Re: FTC Denies Involvement In Huge Xbox Leak, Blames Microsoft Instead
As if we can trust the FTC though lol!
Re: 'Biggest Leak In Xbox History' Reveals New Console Plans, Upcoming Games & More
Tbh, this isn't as bad of a leak as it sounded. Most of the Bethesda plans were already expected sequels and a couple remasters, while the surprises are still coded to project names. The console/controller is a bigger deal for Xbox, though they aren't even really mid-gen upgrades.
Re: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About 'Lies Of P' On Xbox Game Pass
The review bomber sites for clicks need to stop getting covered.
Re: Unity Responds To Major Concerns About New 'Runtime Fees' And Xbox Game Pass Titles
And Unity CEO John Riccitiello sells shares 4 days ago hmmm... Someone knew this would not be received well...
Re: Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In October 2023
I highly doubt it on Plague Tale. But yes, I need to finish Signalis.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Starfield So Far
@tallythwack Not surprising you wouldn't get it.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Starfield So Far
@tallythwack And yet, here you are.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Starfield So Far
Wonder how high IGN would score it if it was Playstation exclusive.
Re: Xbox Fan Sparks Huge Debate After Receiving First 'Strike' For Bad Language
Never saw that coming... Sure didn't say this would backfire...
Re: Xbox Boss Warns Of Potential Delays With ActiBlizz Titles On Game Pass
@FenIsMightier Congrats on beating a Wii U game from 10 years ago.
Re: Xbox Boss Warns Of Potential Delays With ActiBlizz Titles On Game Pass
@FenIsMightier Right, cuz "I don't have much time for video games these days, and I've also increasingly lost interest in it as a medium" has all to do with "trash" and not your lack of time/desire to play it... If you are gonna gripe about game quality, at least quantify what quality looks like to you. What you are saying just comes across as smugness when it sounds like you really just have other priorities.
Re: Xbox Boss Warns Of Potential Delays With ActiBlizz Titles On Game Pass
@FenIsMightier So, because you aren't a gamer anymore, that means Game Pass is a bad value? Sounds like a you problem.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Title 'Sea Of Stars' Is Getting Absolutely Incredible Reviews
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Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Confirmed For Xbox In 2023, Series S Version Ditching Local Co-Op
@Sol4ris Can't sue Microsoft for a 3rd party decision. If 1st party did that, they may have a class-action case, but even then, depends on the fine print.
Re: Upcoming Lord Of The Rings Game Delayed To 2024, But Only On Xbox
I can wait forever. This game looks like crap. More likely it won't even make a profit on Xbox so they aren't in any rush. This game looks like a 360 game. So the S being the issue is BS IMO.
Re: Hyperkin Announces New Xbox Controller With Hall Effect Sticks And Impulse Triggers
Why the crap would you make it a lesser Playstation design and not even make it wireless and no rear buttons? Can you fail any harder?!?!
Re: Cancelled Immortals Fenyx Rising Sequel Was Reportedly An 'Ambitious' Change For Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a joke
Re: Bethesda Exec Responds To 'Unprofessional' Criticism Of Starfield's Menu Screen
Did this guy ever play Skyrim, Fallout or any Bethesda game? They've always has the simplistic style start menu... Such a stupid thing to gripe about in the first place...
Re: Microsoft Announces The Xbox 360 Store Will Close In July 2024
@Grackler You cannot buy on the xbox.com website?
Re: Microsoft Announces The Xbox 360 Store Will Close In July 2024
"Backwards compatible titles will also still remain purchasable on the modern Xbox Store if they're available on there." Whew, this was the part I was worried about. So, just closing on 360 consoles. Not as bad as I feared.
Re: Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi RUSH Has Now Surpassed 3 Million Players
@J_Mo_Money Have to imagine there will be.
Re: Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi RUSH Has Now Surpassed 3 Million Players
Game was excellent! Well deserved.
Re: Starfield Has Officially Gone Gold, Xbox & PC Preload Dates Revealed
@Exerion76 It means it isn't getting delayed again.
Re: SEGA Reveals First Gameplay From Its Upcoming Shooter 'Hyenas'
So Prey Multiplayer
Re: Phil Spencer Responds To Concerns Over New Xbox Enforcement System
@somnambulance I agree. People will end up not public chatting at all just to cut out the risk. This will hurt team deathmatch games where communication with strangers on your team can impact how well you do. Gonna eventually be party chat or no chat at all for people.
Re: Phil Spencer Responds To Concerns Over New Xbox Enforcement System
The fact that people are madder that they can't more easily ban people for a year vs it being harder to says a lot about the state of society today...
Re: Xbox Introduces New 'Strike' System For Handling Bans / Suspensions
People will just revert to code words and Ned Flanderisms. Which I'm all for. This stuff never works like intended and usually just pisses more people off on mistaken bans having to be repealed just to appease the faux offended people.
Re: Xbox Introduces New 'Strike' System For Handling Bans / Suspensions
@OrfeasDourvas I hope so.
Re: Inside Dev Reveals 'Crazy' Discussion With Phil Spencer Over Xbox Deal
@Kaloudz If pants means underwear, why isn't it called underwear? ;P
Re: Inside Dev Reveals 'Crazy' Discussion With Phil Spencer Over Xbox Deal
@Cashews And yet the practice of buying exclusivity has worked wonders for Sony.
Re: Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition Is Getting A Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Next Week
Upgrade? Good game, but not sure how much more you can upgrade a game that's visually out of the 90s
Re: Here's A First Look At Xbox's New Voice Chat Reporting Feature
@EVIL-C Nice 8 days later comment and that's the best joke you could come up with? Expected nothing less from a "proud" Canadian though aye.
Re: Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In September 2023
I'll need to finish Prodeus if that ends up being true. Only game that really drew my attention.
Re: Callisto Protocol Dev Suffers Substantial Layoffs Following DLC Drop
@OriginalDrGonzo or general consensus amongst critics, users and sales lol. Glad you like it though. But you are a minority.
Re: One Of Capcom's Recent Resident Evil Remakes Is Now The Best-Selling RE Game Ever
Click the article to find out which one!
Re: Xbox Game Pass's 'Somerville' Makes Leap To PlayStation Later This Month
Underwhelming game
Re: Callisto Protocol Dev Suffers Substantial Layoffs Following DLC Drop
Tends to happen when your game isn't good.
Re: 'A Short Hike' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 3)
This is a great game! I beat it on Switch and thoroughly enjoyed it. This and Celeste I highly recommend.
Re: Microsoft Now Selling Xbox Controller Replacement Parts
Be nice if they would just adopt the "Hall Effect" joysticks from the Dreamcast era that are very slowly being introduced via 3rd party. Drift is like 95% of the problems for people...
Re: Here's A First Look At Xbox's New Voice Chat Reporting Feature
@Tharsman yeah I'm sure Microsoft won't be listening at all... But hey, you can be a proud acolyte.
Re: Here's A First Look At Xbox's New Voice Chat Reporting Feature
@Tharsman or you could just block and mute as you say instead of having big brother Microsoft always listening in...
Re: Here's A First Look At Xbox's New Voice Chat Reporting Feature
@Tharsman I said "party chat conversations should remain private". Party chat isn't just talking to a stranger in a COD lobby. And you contradicted your point by saying you can just mute and block them.
Re: Xbox Games With Gold For August 2023 Announced
Way to go out with a blip... I mean, both these games look decent. But, I really thought they'd bring in a big fish for the finale.
Re: Here's A First Look At Xbox's New Voice Chat Reporting Feature
This sounds good on it's face, but I'm not a fan of it. People play games to relax, not walk on eggshells. And you'll get those who will bait people then record them. And party chat conversations should remain private. Sure, I'd love to see the more obscene stuff gone. But I'll take the good with the bad vs the alternative...
Re: Ubisoft Reportedly Cancelled 'Immortals Fenyx Rising' Sequel Earlier This Month
But its open world and Ubisoft loves open world. #fireyves
Re: Tencent Will Soon Become 'Majority Shareholder' Of Dying Light Developer Techland
@StonyKL I hear what you are saying, but you don't grade a market by employees, but by profit share.
Re: Tencent Will Soon Become 'Majority Shareholder' Of Dying Light Developer Techland
@StonyKL They effectively aren't lol! Microsoft being a larger corporation doesn't make XBox the gaming market leader...