Valve has the Nintendo attitude. Nintendo doesn't worry about what everyone does. That has kept them in the business. Microsoft, on the other hand, lacks identity in that area.
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.
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Re: Review: Black Ops 7 (Xbox) - Zombies Mode The Shining Light In This Undercooked Call Of Duty
Xbox Game of the Year!
Re: Random: Valve's Steam Machine Is Reminding Folks Of Those Old Xbox Series S Mockups
The original Xbox Series S looked like an Xbox Series X split in half.
Re: Xbox Series X|S: How Their Prices Have Changed Over The Past Five Years
So sad. Thank you #45....
Re: Analyst Questions Whether Next Xbox & PS6 Could Slip To 2028 Following GTA Delay
Not a bad thing for the consumer. This gen has not had enough console generation defining games.
Re: Square Enix Is Cutting Down Its Western Workforce, Focusing On Japanese Development
Makes sense. A lot of companies are leaving U.S.
Re: Valve Says It Focused On 'Own Audience' For Steam Machine Rather Than Xbox, PS5 & Switch
Valve has the Nintendo attitude. Nintendo doesn't worry about what everyone does. That has kept them in the business. Microsoft, on the other hand, lacks identity in that area.
Re: Three Big Fixes Coming To Fallout 4 Next Week, Mod Storage To Increase By 50x On Xbox Soon
Sounds like they are getting ready for Fallout 5
Re: Former Xbox Exec On Steam Machine: Choice Is Good, Not Everything Needs A Winner Or Loser
Competition is good. Xbox needs to step their game up next gen.
Re: Developing For Xbox Can Be Difficult, So Microsoft Is Taking Major Steps To 'Remove Barriers'
I hope this means we get more games. Xbox needs more solid games.
Re: Xbox Game Studios & Activision Are Finally Teaming Up With 'Minecraft Blast'
They should bring it to Switch!
Re: Xbox Fan Lists 13 Games That Are Currently Hidden From Players' Libraries
Why Microsoft? Why!!!!
Re: Here's Your First Look At Black Ops 7 Running On Xbox One & One X
Xbox Game of the Year!
Re: Valve 'Excited' By ROG Xbox Ally And Insists It's A 'Sign Of Success' For Steam Deck
Maybe we will get a Steam Deck Pro
Re: ROG Xbox Ally X Demand Has 'Exceeded Expectations' And ASUS Is Ramping Up Production
I wonder if there will be any ROG Xbox Ally exclusives.
Re: Talking Point: What Does The 'Steam Machine' Mean For Xbox's Next-Gen Console Plans?
I think this is great considering Microsoft is no longer focused on console hardware. Microsoft is the next Sega.
Re: Red Dead Redemption To Receive Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade This December
I wonder if Red Dead Redemption 3 is already in the beginning stages of development.
Re: Black Ops 7 Campaign Review (Xbox): Black Ops Pedigree Can't Save This Mess Of A COD Campaign
I miss the Respawn folks who were at Infinity Ward. They knew how to make a great Call of Duty game!
Re: Todd Howard Talks Progress On Elder Scrolls 6 And Teases 'Other Things We're Doing'
Makes me think I should give Fallout 76 again.
Re: Two Games Are Getting Delisted For Xbox One And Relaunched For Series X|S This Week
The PUBG continued support is awesome.
Re: Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Isn't Getting The Best Reception From Fans Right Now
Talk about underwhelming. Bethesda could have given us a different Fallout.
Re: Helldivers 2 Is Doing 'Extremely Well', Thanks In Part To 'Attracting New Users On Xbox'
I hope this game has a 10-year plan. That would be cool to see it also come to Switch 2.
Re: Hit PS5 Exclusive Stellar Blade May Be On The Way To Xbox In The Near Future
Xbox Game of the Year 2026!
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.
Re: Agefield High: Rock The School Is Basically A New Version Of Bully, And It's Going Viral
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.
Re: Contraband Police Has 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reviews, And It Launches On Xbox Today
Sounds interesting.
Re: It's Official, Rockstar Games Has Delayed GTA 6 To November 2026
Perfection takes time
Re: Talking Point: Exactly 13 Years Later, How Are You Feeling About Halo 4 These Days?
It was not a memorable Halo entry
Re: BioWare Insists Mass Effect 5 Is Still In Development, Says Team Is 'Exclusively' Focused On It
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.
Re: 'Satisfactory' Brings Its Ultra-Popular Open World Co-Op Game To Xbox This Week
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
Re: PUBG Is Planning A Fresh Start On Xbox Series X|S With 'Impressive' Unreal Engine 5 Visuals
I would definitely be down for an upgrade. I have not played it in a while.