They've broken every other promise about the companies they've purchased so why not, but they have no idea at this point. They're very much trying to figure out next month let alone years from now. As others have said, not Todd's call, the joys of M&A.
People are saying VGP is just doing a business move which is true to some extent. But they refuse to sell key codes including GTA6. If you think they arent losing money because of that I dont know what to tell you. Better than any other retailer I've seen
@Titntin Just coming in to say youre the one acting like a child. Pretending youre right and warping facts to justify your own decisions is the most toddler-esque thing you could do. Your whole argument is just "im right lalala" while other give you valid criticism and you just hand wave it away
If i have to connect to the internet then they're missing a key point of physical medium as a delivery channel. Not everyone has access to uncapped high speed internet. Not saying a key disc is worse than digital since you can at least resell it, but I'm not okay with them saying "We support physical" when they're just releasing a license. Idk why so many people think we can't have multiple discs. It's literally been a thing since discs became the primary media over cartridges. As game sizes balloon, physcial discs make even more sense because the hdd/ssd in the console have failed to be sufficient to hold more than a few games. If a console wants to be a closed ecosystem then we need control over the data or a way to make offline backups.I wish xbox would pull a reverse card on PS and go all in on physical. PS has handed them a golden opportunity but I feel like they'll just squabble it like everything over the last decade
Single player campaign-only game where they remove the core halo multiplayer: always online required. The amount of self sabotage is insane. The required linking of accounts is just stupid but this is a no buy now. Thanks for saving me 200 for the CE I guess. Really tired of this one step forward two steps back...it's just downright disheartening
@MinervaX76 I have to imagine the amount of people buying entire systems for a single series is very low. If most people just bought all the systems then why do people clamor for exclusives? I'm sure Bayonetta pulled a few people but I honestly cant think of too many others and if it worked we'd see it more often. Not saying it wouldn't ever work but I would think it much more likely that people would just wait to see if it's a timed exclusive, play it on pc, buy a month of gamepass and then never touch it again then going and buying another console - particular with Xbox's whiplash and the insane prices on consoles right now.
And this is why I think a 2027 launch is ridiculous. They either have to scale down their ambition so much that the jump won't be worth it or it'll be so expensive that only the current people invested in Xbox will consider it. Console prices are already so high with their current product and they've had to do massive price increases even at their scale. Rushing helix would be another short term gain for long term problems - see overpaying for studios, raising gamepass prices, etc.
Of course they pulled this last minute and trying to cover it up is deceitful. They could literally say "look we saw the feedback and are responding accordingly" even if it had nothing to do with it and they look great. Why release the remake of the 1st game to pull people into the franchise on ps5 then not release your pretty new game as a followup - makes zero sense. I just wish xbox would actually do physical releases even if it takes 3 install discs. All these great games and a move back to worthwhile exclusives and my excitement is cut off at the knees knowing it'll just be a glorified download code. The only thing I liked about ps5 releases was thinking the 100gb discs would alleviate this but even that only happened in a couple cases.
I sure hope not. I really don't see the need for an upgrade at the moment and games are finally starting to come out in full force. It'd be a shame to move on so quickly. Personally I wish we could wait for 2030 to let things normalize a bit - buts thats just me being selfish probably
@Not_Az01 Um, how does somebody else enjoying the game affect you in any way whatsoever? FOMO feels like a disease at this point. If it's a good game it'll be fun today, next week, and a decade from now. Hope it lives up to your expectations
the only reason I buy day 1 is for collectors editions as they'll obviously sell out and cost triple if I wait a few years to buy them. FOMO for the younger crowd is getting out of hand. When I was younger used games were the only ones I was getting. No way I was getting one game over 3 regardless of what it was. I've literally had people tell me that the "social event" of buying a new game was important to them. Like what? lol. A good game will always be a good game whether it came out yesterday or 30 years ago.
Their own premium controller has a built in rechargeable battery (and a good one at that) They answered the question themselves. All controllers should have easily replaceable batteries though.
A smooth 30 is good especially with a finely tined motion blur, but 60 is definitely worth the small drop in quality/resolution in almost all cases for me. Sure screenshots will look prettier in quality mode but when your playing a game you won't notice small differences. The key here though is that some people like it one way and others like it the oppsite way. As the player, WE should get an option to choose regardless for all games. Me personally, I'm always going the 60 fps option unless the frame rate is all over the place or the drop in quality is literally distracting. As for 120fps, the drop in quality is too extreme on the current consoles to be worth it imo.
The highlight here is the OPTION for a performance mode, even if the graphical dip is extreme for series s. Let the user decide which experience they prefer. good on the developer. Wish microsoft would take this route (at least a 40 fps option please).
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Re: Todd Howard Remains Tight-Lipped On Plans For Future Xbox Exclusives
They've broken every other promise about the companies they've purchased so why not, but they have no idea at this point. They're very much trying to figure out next month let alone years from now. As others have said, not Todd's call, the joys of M&A.
Re: Video Game Retailer Urges Xbox To 'Stand Behind Consumer Choice' By Supporting Physical
People are saying VGP is just doing a business move which is true to some extent. But they refuse to sell key codes including GTA6. If you think they arent losing money because of that I dont know what to tell you. Better than any other retailer I've seen
Re: Video Game Retailer Urges Xbox To 'Stand Behind Consumer Choice' By Supporting Physical
@Titntin Just coming in to say youre the one acting like a child. Pretending youre right and warping facts to justify your own decisions is the most toddler-esque thing you could do. Your whole argument is just "im right lalala" while other give you valid criticism and you just hand wave it away
Re: Halo Studios Makes A Point Of Highlighting 'Physical Discs' For Campaign Evolved
If i have to connect to the internet then they're missing a key point of physical medium as a delivery channel. Not everyone has access to uncapped high speed internet. Not saying a key disc is worse than digital since you can at least resell it, but I'm not okay with them saying "We support physical" when they're just releasing a license. Idk why so many people think we can't have multiple discs. It's literally been a thing since discs became the primary media over cartridges. As game sizes balloon, physcial discs make even more sense because the hdd/ssd in the console have failed to be sufficient to hold more than a few games. If a console wants to be a closed ecosystem then we need control over the data or a way to make offline backups.I wish xbox would pull a reverse card on PS and go all in on physical. PS has handed them a golden opportunity but I feel like they'll just squabble it like everything over the last decade
Re: Halo: Campaign Evolved Has Some Weird Xbox Account Requirements For Local Co-Op
Single player campaign-only game where they remove the core halo multiplayer: always online required. The amount of self sabotage is insane. The required linking of accounts is just stupid but this is a no buy now. Thanks for saving me 200 for the CE I guess. Really tired of this one step forward two steps back...it's just downright disheartening
Re: Xbox Employee Responds To New Trailer Showing PS5 Logo For Gears Of War E-Day
@MinervaX76 I have to imagine the amount of people buying entire systems for a single series is very low. If most people just bought all the systems then why do people clamor for exclusives? I'm sure Bayonetta pulled a few people but I honestly cant think of too many others and if it worked we'd see it more often. Not saying it wouldn't ever work but I would think it much more likely that people would just wait to see if it's a timed exclusive, play it on pc, buy a month of gamepass and then never touch it again then going and buying another console - particular with Xbox's whiplash and the insane prices on consoles right now.
Re: Xbox CSO Says Console Demand Is Outstripping Supply Amidst A 'Crisis' For Component Prices
And this is why I think a 2027 launch is ridiculous. They either have to scale down their ambition so much that the jump won't be worth it or it'll be so expensive that only the current people invested in Xbox will consider it. Console prices are already so high with their current product and they've had to do massive price increases even at their scale. Rushing helix would be another short term gain for long term problems - see overpaying for studios, raising gamepass prices, etc.
Re: Xbox Employee Responds To New Trailer Showing PS5 Logo For Gears Of War E-Day
Of course they pulled this last minute and trying to cover it up is deceitful. They could literally say "look we saw the feedback and are responding accordingly" even if it had nothing to do with it and they look great. Why release the remake of the 1st game to pull people into the franchise on ps5 then not release your pretty new game as a followup - makes zero sense. I just wish xbox would actually do physical releases even if it takes 3 install discs. All these great games and a move back to worthwhile exclusives and my excitement is cut off at the knees knowing it'll just be a glorified download code. The only thing I liked about ps5 releases was thinking the 100gb discs would alleviate this but even that only happened in a couple cases.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think We'll See PS6 & Project Helix In Action This Summer?
I sure hope not. I really don't see the need for an upgrade at the moment and games are finally starting to come out in full force. It'd be a shame to move on so quickly. Personally I wish we could wait for 2030 to let things normalize a bit - buts thats just me being selfish probably
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Dev Vows 'Strict' Action Against People Playing The Leaked Version
@Not_Az01 Um, how does somebody else enjoying the game affect you in any way whatsoever? FOMO feels like a disease at this point. If it's a good game it'll be fun today, next week, and a decade from now. Hope it lives up to your expectations
Re: More Than 50% Of Hardcore Gamers Don't Buy Full-Priced Games Anymore, Survey Finds
the only reason I buy day 1 is for collectors editions as they'll obviously sell out and cost triple if I wait a few years to buy them. FOMO for the younger crowd is getting out of hand. When I was younger used games were the only ones I was getting. No way I was getting one game over 3 regardless of what it was. I've literally had people tell me that the "social event" of buying a new game was important to them. Like what? lol. A good game will always be a good game whether it came out yesterday or 30 years ago.
Re: 'The Results Ain't Pretty' - Oblivion Remastered Analysis Claims It's 'Still Broken' After One Year
It was still kind of a mess a year ago and they haven't updated it....so, um... yeah. Not exactly a thing where it just "breaks in" over time
Re: 'Nintendo Buying Xbox' Begins Trending After Hoax Goes Viral On Social Media
@KiritosNightSky Never said he hated xbox, microsoft stepping in has killed the brand. And it sucks
Re: Poll: Should The Next Xbox Controller Support AA Batteries Again?
Their own premium controller has a built in rechargeable battery (and a good one at that) They answered the question themselves. All controllers should have easily replaceable batteries though.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Still Hasn't Made Profit Despite Huge Critical Success
Can say I'm one of the ones holding out for physical. Would love a complete physical edition even if it means waiting another year.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Pick 'Quality' Over 'Performance' Modes On Xbox Series X|S?
A smooth 30 is good especially with a finely tined motion blur, but 60 is definitely worth the small drop in quality/resolution in almost all cases for me. Sure screenshots will look prettier in quality mode but when your playing a game you won't notice small differences. The key here though is that some people like it one way and others like it the oppsite way. As the player, WE should get an option to choose regardless for all games. Me personally, I'm always going the 60 fps option unless the frame rate is all over the place or the drop in quality is literally distracting. As for 120fps, the drop in quality is too extreme on the current consoles to be worth it imo.
Re: '7 Days To Die' Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S, Existing Xbox One Version To Be Delisted
@101Force Unfortunately there is no splitscreen even for Series X. Shame since that was the main draw for me to buy on console in the first place.
Re: Alone In The Dark Performance Impresses Digital Foundry, Despite 'Sacrifices' On Xbox Series S
The highlight here is the OPTION for a performance mode, even if the graphical dip is extreme for series s. Let the user decide which experience they prefer. good on the developer. Wish microsoft would take this route (at least a 40 fps option please).