I specifically bought this game on Xbox because Sony money hatted the exclusive content which left out Xbox, Switch and PC players. A multi platform release should not have exclusive content on just one platform and I don't care if the 360 did it 12 years ago. I am also glad Call of Duty is going to be the same for all players (not that I play it).
Most want to hate the game because it is an XBOX exclusive. The game is about a 9 for me but wow, if it released on PS5 it would have been the best thing since sliced bread. The media would have been drooling over it. Tired of the Xbox hate in the media. The media better pucker up because the long game of MS is going to blow the socks off of many haters, like Metro Uk gaming, Eurogame, Kotaku, IGN, rock paper et al. Why people don’t want all systems to succeed is beyond me. I guess praying to a plastic box makes one’s self esteem feel better.
Happy people love this game. The turn based is just not for me. What am I missing? I love 3rd person rpgs. Can someone explain the mechanics of this game? Elden Ring is my favorite game of all time and no one will change my mind!!!!!!
MS is playing the long game here - Consoles, PC, phone, TV, cloud etc along with a publishing powerhouse. This is called diversification. Right now, Sony is a one trick pony that is struggling to diversify because they see the writing on the wall several years from now. Everyone keeps focusing on console sales which are sold at a loss, especially PS which has had heavy discounts throughout the year. If the Xbox has a discount, it is because no one wants it. It helps the media to push the narrative that PS5 wins and Xbox loses. The main things to look at are profit and install base. I guarantee you that the Xbox division has more profit.
I am happy that this sight mentions both subscription services for the success of this game. That is how reporting should be done. Push of course will only mention anything Xbox related unless it is negative or another Sony wins article. This related article on Push did not even mention Game Pass. It makes my blood boil.
Spiderman 2, really? Anyway, we all know Balder's Gate is going to win. I didn't think Starfield would be nominated. Too divisive. The others on the list seem fair.
Elden Ring is my favorite game of all time. I am on my 4th playthrough and am still finding new weapons, spells etc. Still can't beat Malenia on my own. After I completed Elden Ring the first time, I played Bloodborne, DS 1, 2 and 3. Still have to finish Demon's Souls. I still find Elden Ring the hardest. I was able to get through the other games. Probably because I learned the gameplay and mechanics from Elden Ring.
The most divisive game I have ever seen. So much hate out there for Xbox/MS. It is a shame. Reviews ranging from 5 to 10 with the ones on the lower end doing it out of spite and already having made their mind up before they played it. Not saying it is a 10 out of 10 but anyone who says it is a 5 is just ridiculous. Anyway, I am enjoying it and will be playing for a long time. Good to see GP subscriptions increase as well as revenue for the MS gaming division.
@Moonglow They will just say that Sony cultivated their small studios over the years and MS bought their way to top even though Sony started by buying companies and money hatted third party games to keep off other platforms, among many other dirty things.
@PsBoxSwitchOwner In this case they haven't done anything but make things worse for UK consumers. They are a far left group of progressives just like the FTC with a an ultimate goal of going after big tech just for the sake of it. If the CMA and FTC actually had sound arguments their cases would have been a lot stronger although I think they would have failed eventually.
This has to be the most divisive game of the last decade. It just shows that many people want MS and Xbox to fail. Why I have no idea. With that being said, I love this game. I will be playing it for years. The game does have it's faults but what game doesn't.
Starfield and Lies of P. The more I play Starfield the more of a masterpiece it is. It is an unbelievable game, damn the critics who set out to hate it (I am looking at you Metro UK gamer, Eurogamer, Rockpapershotgun, among others). The hate for MS is so great in the gaming community. Usually that mean others are threatened. I say this as a platform agnostic as I own all systems.
I have to check out Lies of P. Need a new souls game after starting Elden Ring for the 4th time and beating Dark Souls 1 2 3 and Bloodbourne in the last year. And of course I will continue to play Starfield, probably for years to come. So many great games, so little time.
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Re: Rumours Resurface About Xbox Shadow Drop 'Hi-Fi RUSH' Releasing On More Platforms
@Phantasystar77 as opposed to what outlet? I don’t like CNN or MSNBC but let’s not pretend Fox News is the quality news source.
Re: Rumours Resurface About Xbox Shadow Drop 'Hi-Fi RUSH' Releasing On More Platforms
So much boo hoo in the comments. We had the game exclusive for a year. The more money the game makes the better.
Re: Huge 'Insider' Report Hints At 10+ Ubisoft Games Planned For The Next Few Years
Surprised about Prince of Persia.
Re: Gaming Becomes Microsoft's 'Third Largest Business' In Latest Quarter
@CharlieChooChoo Kind of like relationship between MS and Bethesda/Zenimax.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Is Getting New 'Features' And 'Updates' On Xbox This Year
@DennisReynolds Time to go to another board. Your comments are nonsense and lack any rational thought due to your beloved box.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Is Getting New 'Features' And 'Updates' On Xbox This Year
I specifically bought this game on Xbox because Sony money hatted the exclusive content which left out Xbox, Switch and PC players. A multi platform release should not have exclusive content on just one platform and I don't care if the 360 did it 12 years ago. I am also glad Call of Duty is going to be the same for all players (not that I play it).
Re: Hands On With Palworld: The New 'Pokémon-Like' For Xbox Game Pass
Removed
Re: Limited Run Gets Brutally Honest As Xbox Misses Out On Two New Ports
@ValkyriaProfile I have Game Pass and buy a lot of games. So do a lot of others. Wrong.
Re: Bethesda's Indiana Jones Game Reportedly Set To Launch This Year
@Ken_Kaniff I believe I read that it was going to be 3rd person but I could be mistaken. I hope it is as well. Really looking forward to this one.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think Xbox Will Ever Stop Making Consoles?
For all of the naysayers, pay attention to the long game.
Re: Xbox Announces New 'Developer Direct' Event For Next Week
I wish Avowed was 3rd person. Really excited about Indiana Jones.
Re: Hi-Fi RUSH Dev Reveals Xbox Was Supposed To Announce The Game Years Ago
Was this game going to be a year timed exclusive for Sony as well?
Re: Xbox Game Pass In 2024: The Full List Of Everything Announced So Far
Would love Avowed if it was third person.
Re: Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2023: The Results You Didn't See
@jedinite Elden Ring by a country mile. The best game I’ve ever played, at least in my eyes.
Re: Starfield's Recent Review Rating Has Dropped To 'Mostly Negative' On Steam
Most want to hate the game because it is an XBOX exclusive. The game is about a 9 for me but wow, if it released on PS5 it would have been the best thing since sliced bread. The media would have been drooling over it. Tired of the Xbox hate in the media. The media better pucker up because the long game of MS is going to blow the socks off of many haters, like Metro Uk gaming, Eurogame, Kotaku, IGN, rock paper et al. Why people don’t want all systems to succeed is beyond me. I guess praying to a plastic box makes one’s self esteem feel better.
Re: Review: Baldur's Gate 3 - One The Greatest RPGs Of All Time Finally Lands On Xbox Consoles
Happy people love this game. The turn based is just not for me. What am I missing? I love 3rd person rpgs. Can someone explain the mechanics of this game? Elden Ring is my favorite game of all time and no one will change my mind!!!!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023?
@Romans12 wrong site. Go over to Push.
Re: Report Claims Xbox Series X|S Sales Have Fallen By Around 15% In 2023
@rustyduck Are you on the right sight?
Re: Report Claims Xbox Series X|S Sales Have Fallen By Around 15% In 2023
MS is playing the long game here - Consoles, PC, phone, TV, cloud etc along with a publishing powerhouse. This is called diversification. Right now, Sony is a one trick pony that is struggling to diversify because they see the writing on the wall several years from now. Everyone keeps focusing on console sales which are sold at a loss, especially PS which has had heavy discounts throughout the year. If the Xbox has a discount, it is because no one wants it. It helps the media to push the narrative that PS5 wins and Xbox loses. The main things to look at are profit and install base. I guarantee you that the Xbox division has more profit.
Re: Sea Of Stars Achieves 'Remarkable' New Milestone With Help From Xbox Game Pass
I am happy that this sight mentions both subscription services for the success of this game. That is how reporting should be done. Push of course will only mention anything Xbox related unless it is negative or another Sony wins article. This related article on Push did not even mention Game Pass. It makes my blood boil.
Re: Elden Ring's 'Shadow Of The Erdtree' Expansion Could Release As Early As February 2024
Please take my $$$$ immediately. Can't wait for this.
Re: Xbox Game Studios Reveals First Look At New Hideo Kojima Project 'OD'
Not Sony so terrible.
Re: Xbox Rumours Continue To Circulate Ahead Of The Game Awards 2023
@Cakefish Yes please. Elden Ring is my favorite game of all time. I am thinking that this is going to be more than just a DLC but a huge expansion.
Re: Forza Motorsport Update 3 Arrives Next Week, New Track & Early Patch Notes Revealed
Would love split screen couch co-op.
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (December 1-14)
I bought FC6 two years ago for $12 physical copy. still never played. Good selection of games though.
Re: The Biggest Xbox Games To Look Forward To In December 2023
If Avatar was third person I would buy full price. First person with this game not for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 25-26)
Red Dead 2, Dead Space remake, and little Elden Ring mixed in (preparing for the DLC). And of course Mario Kart with the kids.
Re: Todd Howard Reflects On Morrowind's 'Huge Success' On Xbox, Admits It Kept Bethesda Going
But but but only Sony has longer relationships and “cultivates” studios before they buy them.
Re: Starfield Fails To Make Shortlist For 'Game Of The Year' At The Game Awards 2023
Spiderman 2, really? Anyway, we all know Balder's Gate is going to win. I didn't think Starfield would be nominated. Too divisive. The others on the list seem fair.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Baldur's Gate 3 For Xbox Series X|S?
Not sure this is my type of game but I will consider once it is released.
Re: Some Xbox Fans Aren't Happy About 'Intrusive' Call Of Duty: MW3 Ads
Wow, people complain about the smallest things. Oh the horror and outrage.
Re: Reaction: Forza Motorsport Should Be Feeling The Pressure After New Gran Turismo 7 Update
I would love to have couch co-op for this game.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Hit 'Lies Of P' Gets First DLC Tease, New Update Coming This Month
Still having problems with the first boss.
Re: Elden Ring Dev Undergoing 'Large-Scale Recruitment' For Future Projects
Elden Ring is my favorite game of all time. I am on my 4th playthrough and am still finding new weapons, spells etc. Still can't beat Malenia on my own. After I completed Elden Ring the first time, I played Bloodborne, DS 1, 2 and 3. Still have to finish Demon's Souls. I still find Elden Ring the hardest. I was able to get through the other games. Probably because I learned the gameplay and mechanics from Elden Ring.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Alan Wake 2
Metro UK a 6. What a sight that is.
Re: Forza Motorsport Update 1.1 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@ZYDIO Thanks but I don't like cookies.
Re: Starfield Launch Set Record For "Most Game Pass Subscriptions Added On A Single Day Ever"
The most divisive game I have ever seen. So much hate out there for Xbox/MS. It is a shame. Reviews ranging from 5 to 10 with the ones on the lower end doing it out of spite and already having made their mind up before they played it. Not saying it is a 10 out of 10 but anyone who says it is a 5 is just ridiculous. Anyway, I am enjoying it and will be playing for a long time. Good to see GP subscriptions increase as well as revenue for the MS gaming division.
Re: Forza Motorsport Update 1.1 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I haven't had one issue with Motorsport or Starfield.
Re: A Ridiculous Number Of Xbox Games Are Discounted By 90% This Week
@__jamiie Don't worry me too. I have all three also.
Re: Phil Spencer Explains Why ActiBlizz Titles Aren't Expected On Xbox Game Pass Just Yet
Lot's of hot takes in this thread.
Re: Here's A Look At Every Xbox Studio Following The ActiBlizz Acquisition
@Moonglow They will just say that Sony cultivated their small studios over the years and MS bought their way to top even though Sony started by buying companies and money hatted third party games to keep off other platforms, among many other dirty things.
Re: CMA Criticises 'Tactics Employed By Microsoft' Despite Agreeing To ActiBlizz Deal
@PsBoxSwitchOwner In this case they haven't done anything but make things worse for UK consumers. They are a far left group of progressives just like the FTC with a an ultimate goal of going after big tech just for the sake of it. If the CMA and FTC actually had sound arguments their cases would have been a lot stronger although I think they would have failed eventually.
Re: CMA Criticises 'Tactics Employed By Microsoft' Despite Agreeing To ActiBlizz Deal
Screw you CMA and the FTC for that matter. What a bunch of buffoons.
Re: Bethesda 'Ready' To Support Starfield For At Least Five Years
This has to be the most divisive game of the last decade. It just shows that many people want MS and Xbox to fail. Why I have no idea. With that being said, I love this game. I will be playing it for years. The game does have it's faults but what game doesn't.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 23-24)
Starfield and Lies of P. The more I play Starfield the more of a masterpiece it is. It is an unbelievable game, damn the critics who set out to hate it (I am looking at you Metro UK gamer, Eurogamer, Rockpapershotgun, among others). The hate for MS is so great in the gaming community. Usually that mean others are threatened. I say this as a platform agnostic as I own all systems.
Re: Poll: Have This Week's Xbox Game Pass Releases Lived Up To The Hype?
I have to check out Lies of P. Need a new souls game after starting Elden Ring for the 4th time and beating Dark Souls 1 2 3 and Bloodbourne in the last year. And of course I will continue to play Starfield, probably for years to come. So many great games, so little time.
Re: FTC Denies Involvement In Huge Xbox Leak, Blames Microsoft Instead
FTC Lina Khan is a socialist scumbag.
Re: Phil Spencer Issues Statement In Response To Massive Xbox Leak
What amazes me across these sights is no one understands how corporations work.
Re: Well, It Looks Like The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Be Xbox Exclusive After All
Sony would be doing the same thing if they bought Zenimax. Oh, and Sony would not have released it on PC either on day one.
Re: New Starfield Test Suggests It Could Run At 40-60FPS On Xbox Series X
@Scirius Ok champ.