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I enjoyed Rise but preferred World. So looking forward to Wilds in the next few days. But disappointed in Fables delay but considering the amount of games announced lately I think I'll cope. Nice to see more Asian games announced also both indies & AAA. Hopefully the announcement of Blooper Teams new Konami game is a hint that Silent Hill 2 is coming this year to Xbox. The sequel to Edge of Eternity has been announced Edge of Memories. Ratan looks fantastic also.

@IOI Windows phone, mixer & zune didn't make money I'm afraid. Xbox is now making more money than Windows & it has a whole line of products via the Surface team. So I don't Xbox hardware going anywhere. If anything I could see the two teams work together.

@Kaloudz or even if they had a release schedule on the Xbox store. Like what most gaming websites have. Maybe in the preorder section which if it isn't available yet you can wishlist it.
But can't wait till Monster Hunter Wilds releases next week then on 21st March you have Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land by Keoi Tecmo.

@Kaloudz no I agree the whole narrative that Xbox users don't play Japanese games is probably why those announcements get swept under the carpet. Which is a shame as RPGs have always done well on Xbox.

It was mentioned briefly on Pure Xbox. But I get most of the Japanese gaming news through Gematsu. Just like I did Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals. I'd recommend it.

@Kaloudz hopefully we get more. As I'd love cygames to release Granblue Fantasy on Xbox. As they released Little Noah Scion of paradise at the end of 2023.

@Kaloudz looking like it.

@Kaloudz very true 😔.

@IronMan30 to be fair Nintendo hasn't had many descent competitor's in the handheld market. Sega with the Game Gear & Playstation with the PSP were the exception.

@Kaloudz it also looks like level 5 has put some work into the Xbox port. As it includes 4 player online co op. To Steams 3, PS4/5's 2 & Switch's 1.

@Kaloudz well I had to mention it. As if the writers are getting fed up with all the negative attention Xbox is getting for it's lack of attention to it's hardware & 1st party going multiplatform. Then publish the good news that Xbox's hard work has gained more Japanese support with Level 5 now supporting the platform.

Hopefully the first of many. As I can't wait for this. I'd love to be able to play Holy Horror Mansion, Professor Leyton, Deca Police as well on Xbox.

@Kaloudz comes out in May. PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S & PC were announced on Friday last week

@IronMan30 exclusives don't sell consoles though. It's a myth sold by fanboys. As look at the most played games across the board & their all 3rd party service titles in. Nintendo has the best exclusives & it couldn't save Nintendo during the GameCube, WiiU. They were successful due to unique hardware.

@IOI to be fair, what's to cope hard about?. So Xbox games are going to Playstation for full price. Why would I ditch my already owned console with Games Pass specifically for a Playstation. I own a PS5 for Sony 1st party titles & other exclusives. But It gathers dust due to their recent screw ups. As I have no interest in playing the remastered games I had on my PS4. The live service push means most studios will be lucky to have a game ready until the PS6 has released. Super hero games are boring & 3rd party exclusivity is becoming less of a problem. Even with Asian publishers like Square Enix, Level 5 & MiHoYo.

@FraserG I take it that's why their hasn't been an article on Level 5 bringing Fantasy Life i : the Girl Who Steals Time. Their first published game to Xbox in 20 years.

@Isolte yeah I agree. But only time will tell.

@Isolte I'm not sure either!!! But the issue Sony has that these cancelled games will hurt them financially in the years to come. If 3rd party exclusivity disappears or gets more expensive? That's another blow. Then you have the weak PC sales!!! Then Sony has to worry that if Xbox's strategy is a success & they become a top publisher on all platforms. Then it will be harder for Playstation management to convince the board that porting to Xbox is bad business.

@Isolte The problem is that Playstation need to recoup the money they lost on all those live service games they cancelled & watching Xbox becomes the largest publisher will have the board of directors asking questions.

@Jenkinss it all depends on what the next gen Xbox becomes. As it is rumoured to be a PC hybrid. So if it includes Steam like Phil said he wants then he has removed the 3rd party problem. Microsoft said they are working on making PC gaming on Windows as seem less as being on a console.

@DennisReynolds if Xbox isn't competition anymore. Then why are they still buying up 3rd party exclusives? To keep games off of Xbox. Do you think Sony is happy that a rival console manufacturer's games are selling better on their platform. Do you think Sony isn't concerned that the more Xbox expands. That they get dethroned from the top spot in revenue.

@Fiendish-Beaver people said the same thing about Windows!!!. When Microsoft ported their software on nearly every device under the sun. But I can still buy a Microsoft Windows Surface tablet as it's part of the software eco system. Xbox will be no different. It may be niche. But like a Surface tablet. The Xbox console will be the place to get all Xbox services on one device. So as long as the rest of the eco system is healthy. The Xbox console users still benefits.

@Isolte Sony is in a weird situation. As Nintendo consoles are traditionally 1st party first. 3rd party is a bonus. PC rejected their games due to PSN. Which they buckled under the pressure. So it will be interesting to see if they can bounce back from that. As for Xbox!!! I think they'll resist due to Games Pass. As if they release game on Xbox. Then Xbox hardware looks attractive due to Xbox first party being $20 on Games Pass or $70 to purchase & PlayStation studios $70. Where on PlayStation hardware its PlayStation & Xbox studios $70

@Fiendish-Beaver but the Xbox console is but one component within the eco system. So as long as the rest of the eco system is healthy via, Xbox app store, Cloud & Games Pass on any device with an internet & Bluetooth connection for controller support. Then 3rd party support will remain if not grow.

@Sol4ris id hope not either as AA indies have been a breath of fresh air when it comes to fun & innovative gameplay. But after the Ninja Gaiden 4 announcement. I'd have thought that even more devs including ones that didn't think of an Xbox version initially may change their tune if they get to release on all platforms & money up front for the Xbox & Games Pass release. It's a win for all involved.

@IOI if everything that Phil has said becomes a reality. Then the next gen Xbox could be an open platform. So it all depends on how they implement it. If they follow the Windows 11 app store route. Then the Xbox store is still the main hub. They may allow stores like Steam, Epic & GOG catalogue to be fully browsed within the store & purchased. For which Microsoft takes 12% of each purchase. Or they will allow you to download the launcher from store. Which bypasses Microsoft altogether. But requires the developer to pay a one off admin fee of $99 to use the store.
As for hardware. They have talked of 3rd party consoles. Which could mean that Microsoft may partner with Valve. So as well as an Xbox console & handheld. Valve has a future Steam Box & Deck with Steam OS. Tencent, Samsung & Sega could be good partners for the Asian market. So the more who are invested in the hardware the cheaper it becomes. They may also license out to OEMs. So the next Xbox doesn't necessarily have to cost $1000

@DennisReynolds the main reason Xbox has lost to PlayStation has been its lack of quality games. Plus they don't market the brand. But both are changing as Xbox has games, they are marketing the brand. Plus soon Xbox will be everywhere to the point people won't be able to ignore the brand. So if the eco system grows. The console benefits as it's part of the eco system.
As for PlayStation. They literally threw there games down the toilet which could take a decade to recover from. So they are loosing revenue which effects the quality of games. Means less revenue for marketing. Plus Ninja Gaidens 4 announcement of Xbox publishing 3rd party on all platforms. Will mean its harder & more expensive to secure 3rd party exclusives. Which could effect people choice next generation.

@Lrapsody if the rest of the Xbox eco system grows. The console regardless how many users play on it will benefit. So no the console isn't going anywhere.

@DennisReynolds so I guess PlayStation isn't failing!!!! 9 cancelled live service games, 3rd party exclusives bombing. 1st party not selling great on there own platform. If Sony wasn't panicking then. They will be now as how do they compete against a competitor that plans to dominate all platforms including their own.

@OldGamer999 both Microsoft & Sony have repeatedly said that both strategies of Game Pass day 1 & single player AAA are expensive. But people hate change. We are the minority also. So as long as Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, COD & GTA are on Xbox/PlayStation. Then to the average gamer both platforms have a future regardless of what happens to 1st party software.

@NattyKing only time will tell I guess.

@Markatron84 I had a brain fart 🤣🤣🤣. But I laughed when he said he was 100% sure it won't be called Xbox Prime. But when his co host asked if he knew the name. He said he didn't.

This is the same James Corden that denied the name of the next gen Xbox is Xbox Prime. But On the Xbox Two Podcast he was asked if he knew what the name was. He said he didn't 🤣🤣🤣. So how can he deny what he doesn't know.

@NattyKing not dumb. Kadokawa didn't want Sony to cherry pick. So even being the largest shareholder won't stop that from happening.

@UserTK-421 it was mentioned at CES that Xbox wants to make PC gaming as painless as console gaming. How they will do that? Will be interesting. Hopefully we get plenty of info through the year to ease any concerns.

@BacklogBrad listening to what was said at CES. It looks very much that they want to improve Windows 11 for gaming across the board. How Xbox fits into this I guess we may find out later this year or early next year.

@GamingFan4Lyf your correct. The Xbox OS runs a version of the Windows 11 subsystem but uses hyper v hypervisor.
Until we get more info on what Microsoft plans are. They could very well make a dedicated OS for gaming & license it like Steam is. But sounds like we will get news later this year.

@eduscxbox I don't think so. Xbox OS is already Windows. It's part of the Universal Windows Platform which started with Windows 10 for Windows PC, mobile & Xbox One. They'll probably integrate it with Windows 11 & it will be it's game mode.

@BacklogBrad I wonder if they'll fully integrate the Xbox OS with Windows 11 to be it's future gaming mode.

@Balaam_ no. If the next Xbox is a hybrid PC. Then it will run the steam app like you can on Windows I guess. As the Xbox OS is part of the Universal Windows Platform. So porting what's needed for the Xbox OS & incorporating it with Windows 11 gaming mode will be easier.

@PapaGlitch it's not for me either as I prefer the Xbox controller over the PS5s. But I have to admit that the PS5 is an improvement over the PS4's as It used to hurt my hands after a while playing. So I used a 3rd party back then. So could be a similar situation for a PlayStation user using the Xbox's.

Some Playstation owners have an Xbox as a second console. This is perfect for them.

@Cakefish to be fair. Sony has destroyed their first party output with their live service push. Hence all the remake/remasters. So that could be only a handful of titles a year Xbox misses out on.
So if it's just 2nd/3rd party exclusives that go multiplatform after deals expire. That could be the bulk of Sony's output till they recover.

@TheEstablishment I like Xbox's current strategy as I own all platforms. My main worry was 3rd party developers skipping the eco system. But looking recently. The bulk seem to be on board. So I'll continue to purchase Xbox hardware.

@DarthCvrle66 no. But it sounds like Sony is either finding it more difficult to secure 2nd/3rd party exclusives. Or this is Sony trying to counter the possibility of Xbox becoming a far more bigger publisher. If Xbox's 3rd party push includes ID Xbox & Worldwide Publishing? Then Xbox has the upper hand when it comes to 2nd/3rd party developers deals due to having little to no restrictions.

Looks awesome 👍.

When Death Stranding was shadow dropped. I did wonder if others would come like the three PS4 titles developed from Quantic Dream. Detroit: Become Human, Beyond: Two Souls & Heavy Rain.
This could help Square Enix get Final Fantasy 7 remake on Switch & Xbox.
If this is true I guess we would be looking at popular titles like Helldiver's 2, Until Dawn, Demon Souls, Bloodbourne & Nioh first. Then Stellar Blade, Rise of Ronin & Silent Hill Remake.

@TheEstablishment well reading some of the comments from not just Xbox fans but PlayStation. It's all about the plastic box.

@Major_Player even if Sony doesn't see Xbox hardware as a threat. I still think they see Xbox even in its current transformation as a threat. As every area Sony wants to branch to. PC, Cloud & Mobile. Xbox is currently leading in.

@abe_hikura probably not. But if Microsoft is willing to do a similar strategy of 3rd party publishing with ID Xbox & it's worldwide publishing arm as it is with its 1st party developers. Then Xbox looks a far more attractive publisher than both Sony & Nintendo.

@somnambulance I guess it depends on what Lego demands from the deal. If it's similar to Marvels cut in revenue? I could see Sony bringing it to Xbox for a quick sales boost.