Unfortunately Microsoft's focus on profit over growth and lack of clear direction will result in them becoming the next Sega. Once Sega lost consumer trust, they could not recover even though they had a great product.
So, he makes it sound like the next Xbox console will probably have some sort of social media aspect to it. Sounds like they are focusing on the wrong thing again. I remember the whole "Xbox One" launch and how they wanted it to be "an all-in-one entertainment system that combined gaming, live TV, streaming apps, and other media into a single device."
He is a smart man. Able to take his IP with him. Imagine if Scalebound, Crimson Skies, or Sunset Overdrive would have been taken by their developer. They would have gotten some future funding from Nintendo or Sony.
Microsoft has shown they are not it when it comes to the handheld gaming market. I was hoping they would go balls to the wall. Sony definitely did something solid with the Vita and PSP. In a couple of years, Xbox Ally on the other hand, will be as relevant as the WonderSwan.
We all knew at some point or another Xbox was going to throw the white flag and become SEGA. They have to go to where the money is and multi platform sales can really make a difference.
I am still hoping for a sequel to The Last Story. At one point there was some indication that The Last World was in development years ago. But he decided to focus on mobile games.
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Re: Ex-Nintendo Boss: Xbox Isn't 'Directly' Competing Anymore, But There'll Always Be A War
Xbox is the next Sega. Another console developer who lost the console war.
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This will be interesting. I hope it comes to Switch!
Re: Sony Exec Suggests PS5 Is Far From Finished, And It's Likely The Same For Xbox Series X|S
He lying. Release of a PS6 means there is a year or two left for prior gen.
Re: It's A Big Birthday For The Xbox Series X, So Let's Look Back At Our Review From 2020
Xbox Series X is a great console. I have really enjoyed mine.
Re: Five Years On, Xbox Series S Is Still A Fantastic Place For Current-Gen Gaming
Sucks that Xbox Series S has so many underwhelming day-one releases due to bugs and crashes.
Re: Former Nintendo President 'Surprised' That Xbox Hasn't 'Fully Embraced' Switch 2
Microsoft is all over the place. Difficult for them to embrace anything.
Re: Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra Has Been Delayed Again By Skydance Games
It will probably be a 7/10 game.
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Sounds interesting.
Re: It's Official, Rockstar Games Has Delayed GTA 6 To November 2026
Perfection takes time
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It was not a memorable Halo entry
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I look forward to see if they innovate.
Re: 12 Months Of Ubisoft+ Premium Discounted By 40% In Special Xbox Sale
I wish Ubisoft took more risks with development. They lack innovation sometimes.
Re: ARC Raiders Gets Extensive 2025 Roadmap, Including New Map & Quests On Xbox
Helldivers 2 has me busy. I would have bought it if it was just a
PvE game.
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I am excited. This was Golden Joystick Awards 2024 PC Game of the Year
Re: Gears Of War's Art Director Likes How E-Day Is Returning To The Series 'Horror Game' Roots
It definitely changed. Microsoft's vision of the game became more mainstream and less focused on the initial vision.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Initial Impressions Of The Outer Worlds 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
For some reason I liked Avowed more.
Re: Report: Xbox Has Been Asking Its Studios To Hit 'Higher Profit Margins' Since 2023
Unfortunately Microsoft's focus on profit over growth and lack of clear direction will result in them becoming the next Sega. Once Sega lost consumer trust, they could not recover even though they had a great product.
Re: Xbox Has More Competition From TikTok Than PlayStation, Claims Microsoft Exec
So, he makes it sound like the next Xbox console will probably have some sort of social media aspect to it. Sounds like they are focusing on the wrong thing again. I remember the whole "Xbox One" launch and how they wanted it to be "an all-in-one entertainment system that combined gaming, live TV, streaming apps, and other media into a single device."
Re: Halo Studios Gives Reason For Dropping PvP Multiplayer In Campaign Evolved
What a weird way to bring Halo to PS5. When the Campaign and PvP Multiplayer are split in games, it's a bit of a turn off for me.
Re: DOOM Co-Creator Was 'Midway Through' New Project Before Xbox Pulled Funding
He is a smart man. Able to take his IP with him. Imagine if Scalebound, Crimson Skies, or Sunset Overdrive would have been taken by their developer. They would have gotten some future funding from Nintendo or Sony.
Re: Microsoft Reportedly Still Has Plans To Make Its Own Xbox Handheld
Microsoft has shown they are not it when it comes to the handheld gaming market. I was hoping they would go balls to the wall. Sony definitely did something solid with the Vita and PSP. In a couple of years, Xbox Ally on the other hand, will be as relevant as the WonderSwan.
Re: Huge Xbox Report Details 'Ambitious' Next-Gen Console With Free Online Play
What Microsoft meant is "Free online play" with ads.
Re: Xbox Content & Services Revenue Sees Slight Increase In Q1 2026, Hardware Drops Almost 30%
The price increase definitely did not help sales of Xbox gaming consoles.
Re: The Outer Worlds 2 Gets Day One Patch As Obsidian RPG Rolls Out On Xbox Game Pass
The Outer Worlds always feels clunky to me. Maybe not my type of shooter.
Re: Microsoft CEO Says Xbox 'Wants To Innovate' With Its Next-Gen Console
Definitely sounds like Microsoft will no longer due gaming consoles.
Re: PSA: The Next Few Months Could Be Very Busy With Xbox-Related Showcases
Some of us still waiting for Scalebound.
Re: Roundup: The First Impressions Are In For Xbox Extraction Shooter ARC Raiders
This gives me The First Descendant meets Helldivers
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I would definitely be down for an upgrade. I have not played it in a while.
Re: Xbox's Ori Series Hits Incredible Sales Milestone As First Game Turns 10
I wonder if Ori 3 is being developed for Xbox Prime.
Re: Poll: Split Fiction Players, What Do You Think Of The Game So Far?
Xbox Game of the Year!!
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I hope it lives up to the hype. They should definitely bring it to Switch 2.
Re: Review: Monster Hunter Wilds (Xbox) - A Great Hunt, But Maybe Avoid On Series S
Xbox Game of the Year!!!
Re: Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Gets A Surprise Xbox Series X Port
Just in time for the next installment!
Re: BioWare Co-Founder Recalls 'Moronic' Xbox Advice That Potentially Ruined A Franchise
I really enjoyed it back on the original Xbox.
Re: Next Xbox Console: Everything We Know So Far About Microsoft's Next-Gen System
It will probably launch with Fable in 2026.
Re: Warner Bros. Cancels Wonder Woman, Shuts Down Three Studios
Their games have been underwhelming the last 5 years or so. I am not surprised. They needed to emulate their formula.
Re: Xbox Has Officially Delayed Fable Into 2026
This game is 6 years in the making. And Microsoft said Scalebound took too long. 😑
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox Is Done Trying To Convince PS5 & Switch Players To Move Over
We all knew at some point or another Xbox was going to throw the white flag and become SEGA. They have to go to where the money is and multi platform sales can really make a difference.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Eternal Strands On Xbox Game Pass?
Xbox One Game of the Year!
Re: Rumour: Leaker Names Multiple Xbox Games Potentially Releasing On Switch 2
Halo MCC makes the most sense
Re: Xbox Could 'Rival 3D Mario' With A New Banjo-Kazooie Game, Says Ori Developer
They’re definitely sleeping on a great IP
Re: Xbox Handheld: Everything We Know So Far, Including The Latest Rumours
They will probably release Xbox Prime with an optional Xbox Prime Go for gamers who want a handheld version of the console.
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And to think this was originally a Wii game!
Re: Ex-Witcher Devs Unveil New Dark Fantasy RPG 'Dawnwalker' For Xbox
I hope it releases before The Witcher IV.
Re: Lunar Remastered Collection Brings Retro JRPG Action To Xbox In April 2025
I wish they would have updated the graphics into 3D.
Re: DOOM: The Dark Ages Blasts Its Way To Xbox Series X|S In 2025
They really thought this one out. Another great Doom game!
Re: Award-Winning $3.99 Game 'The Exit 8' Has Just Shadow Dropped On Xbox
Xbox Game of the Year!
Re: Final Fantasy Creator 'Deeply Moved' To Release His New RPG On Xbox
I am still hoping for a sequel to The Last Story. At one point there was some indication that The Last World was in development years ago. But he decided to focus on mobile games.
Re: Bandai Namco's New Sci-Fi Shooter Gets A Free Beta On Xbox Series X|S
Seems interesting to say the least.
Re: Sci-Fi Dino Hunting Is Back In 'Turok: Origins', Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S
It looks promising. Probably a 7/10.