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If they haven’t even got a permit yet I’d be thinking this will be for their next hardware. It takes a lot of time to set up tooling and production lines etc and I doubt they’d set up for X/S with new hardware a few years out.

But then what do I know!?

That’s true but it’s nice playing it on the go!

@RegnumSolipsi ah ok fair enough!

@RegnumSolipsi there’s some good Black Friday deals on ps5 out there at the moment.

I’d actually love a proper remaster of 3 for new gen consoles. That was the peak for me and I’m bored of new entries disappointing in comparison so why not just remake the best?!

Crazy that gta5 is in there and we’re all these years later and it’s still in many worldwide top 10’s!

@themightyant yeah agree, the ps5 discounts are decent this year.

I’m surprised MS didn’t stock up like Sony did while prices were low, especially considering their new hardware plans.

“we we very happy with the experience back in the way”

You had a few early drinks today my man? 😂

On topic PGR was easily my favourite game at launch but there were so many great games over this generation. The 360 was the pinnacle of Xbox in my opinion and the executive team wiped the floor with the current execs.

Well done to the critics for choosing DK which is my goty so far.

Expedition a close second though!

At the time I couldn’t believe they dropped this series and still can’t even today. Loved these games!

You don’t need a degree in economics to know the higher you price the lower the volume of your sales.

Prices have been increasing, simple!

One of the worst acquisitions ever made in my opinion for the price they paid. Thought they were crazy at the time but feel it was a knee-jerk reaction to MS’s deals at the time.

Nice! 360 was peak Xbox in my opinion. Used to enjoy listening to Larry on his podcast back in the day…

@Kaloudz yes that’s what he’s saying. If someone comes in and funds the project and it ends up costing 100m, it’s only cost them 50m as the first 50m has already been funded by MS.

@Cakefish just wanted to say hi as I’m one of the dozens of Metroid fans 😀 can’t wait for 4!

Does look good. Not played it in 25 years so may well pick it up at some point…

I have too many games and not enough time as it is with my current setup so adding more isn’t something I’m up for at this stage.

The hardware looks good but I’m not a fan of windows OS.

Oooh love a sexy new gadget, enjoy!

@Banjo- it’s just like how the news is always negative, rarely positive.

It’s not just the rumours they’re dealing with but their confirmed decisions as well - gamepass price increases, cancelled games, developer layoffs, Costco/Eb games pulling support, target/walmart potentially pulling support and so on…

Unsurprisingly some are losing confidence and mixed or little communication isn’t helping. They seem all over the place at the moment.

Interesting. Is this MS back peddling or a result of EU policy?

@RiverGenie wrong in what regard? There has been mass layoffs and price increases. Maybe you can link me to the explanations you are referring to?

As Lina Khan of the FTC put it…

“Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision has been followed by significant price hikes and layoffs, harming both gamers and developers.
As we’ve seen across sectors, increasing market consolidation and increasing prices often go hand-in-hand.
As dominant firms become too-big-to-care, they can make things worse for their customers without having to worry about the consequences.”

Seems she was right all along and the gamepass changes are just more proof of that.

This reminds me of the Xbox one launch period where MS pushed me to PlayStation after their bad choices and policies. I didn’t want to support them then even though I loved the OG Xbox and 360.

I feel they’re having that same effect now on their current user base for many of the same reasons plus job layoffs, game cancellations, price increases and the rest. It’s a shame but they’re making their own bed so they have to lay in it.

“but we’re trying to reinforce by adding more value to these plans as well,”

What a crock of crap. How about you don’t add more “value” and in other words the money you spent on adding that value you just deduct from the sub price? People don’t want more value, they want cheaper prices or those they already had. Don’t add more to charge more ffs.

@Wakkawipeout love that you’re saving $2 a month. Good for you!

@GeeEssEff yeah funny to think not only did they go against their word in saying they wouldn’t raise the price, but they raised it four times!

@IOI and resell it if you want to.

Looks like they’ve done a mostly great job but is excessive for my needs even if I love a new gadget!

It seems all of Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo “rewards” are becoming er… less rewarding.

@Banjo- yes I’m pretty sure perfect dark would’ve been among them.

Crimson skies would be nice though, loved that back in the day!

I’ll have to seriously consider a psvr2 now for this dammit!

Good for square looking for more sales on other consoles but I think they may be missing the point that this franchise isn’t as popular as it once was or they think it is.

Their expectations always seem way too high.

@Cakefish agree I thought 6 was better than 5. The pinnacle for me is still 3 though.

Also agree with Ben here. There’s enough live service out there already we don’t need more, especially from franchises that haven’t been built on that and that fans appreciate for being something different.

Do Konami even have any dev teams left after they changed their business model away from gaming all those years ago?

Would be good to see something new in the MGS world but might be a bit nervous about it without kojima at the helm…

End of the console wars? Dammit does this mean we have to be friends now?

@ElectricWizard I played it on the pro and had zero issues until completing it.

Not sure if the issues were overblown?

So happy black myth has a sequel coming loved that game!

This game is superb, absolutely loved it!

These are good consoles but goodness me that last paragraph of his quote is the biggest load of hyperbole I’ve ever heard! 🤦‍♂️

I love the idea of these and have looked into them a few times but never pulled the trigger. As it is I don’t have enough time to game and prefer to play on a TV, plus I have a switch 2.

Maybe when I retire I’ll look into it again with the Rog 5!

Concerns of job security is naturally likely high at MS studios right now so maybe he feels his job’s in danger after the recent layoffs?

Maybe their social media manager was one of those to be axed.

$5bn gamepass revenue is very impressive but means little without profit margin.

Obviously concord will be the first port

@Banjo- only difference is we don’t know the extent of Sony’s intentions, we do with Microsoft’s.

@x3King84 was motion sickness. I get it with first person games sometimes, though I hadn’t for ages until Indy for some reason.

I wonder if Microsoft will make further comments on all this or if they’ll just carry on like nothings happened…

@Fiendish-Beaver it depends what state you’re in. Different states have different tax rates as far as I understand.

I’m not in the US though so maybe someone who is can give a better answer!