It's worth noting that when MS or Sony have ever had an exclusivity deal in the past, they literally don't shut up about it. What would anyone have to gain by hiding a deal? The game runs kinda rough on a PS5, so it wouldn't be a shock for the dev team to need extra time to get it to run competently on a Series S.
I've been playing Crimson Skies and Ninja Gaiden Black from the OG Xbox on my series X over the last couple of weeks. It's amazing how well titles from the 6th gen will hold up if they simply get a resolution increase!
@Mephisto2869 You have to love someone picking one random game, saying "OMG this one doesn't run properly, SEE!" and act like that's an example of the entire piece of hardware.
Honestly, I just hope they overhaul the progression system... it's so grindy that it really takes the wind out of the sails of a game that plays so beautifully on the track.
Adding some events in the Builder's Cup that use actual race cars would be nice as well.
It's honestly very frustrating for me because I was really looking forward to this one... and it looks and plays wonderfully! But the career mode progression system is terrible and makes it feel like such a grind... which is seemingly becoming a part of AAA gaming as developers look to maximize "player engagement" by extending play time artificially. The previous Forza career modes weren't perfect, but they were extremely enjoyable and could have done with a few tweaks.
Hopefully they can correct this with some post-launch updates, because when you are on the track, it's absolutely fantastic. They got the hard part correct and completely botched the easy part! I'm not even that worried about the comparatively low track count, because we know they will keep dropping more.
Really regretting getting the Series S now... this seems like quite the drop in quality between the two. The idea of playing a racing game at 30 fps is very unappealing.
I see a lot of people talk about this as "another Microsoft issue" regarding this game.... it isn't being published or developed by MS. It's coming out to every platform... I know it's tied to Gamepass, but MS literally has no control over Silksong.
@Atlis54 100% true. If I turned in work this bad at my company, I'd be lucky to keep my job at all. Again, not excusing anything over the top, but the postings she's complaining about sound like they are targeted strictly at what a dumpster fire the game is, not attacking anyone personally (which shouldn't be tolerated).
She feels "sad, confused, and disappointed." Honestly, being an adult getting criticized for poor work isn't new or novel... it's not fun, but you can't let your life be run by some industry colleagues attacking bad quality output. If they were making threats, saying vile things about you or your family, that's one thing. But I'm sorry, Redfall is a mess, and not just in a technical sense... technical hitches can be patched. The game had a lot of hype, and it's fundamentally not very good, glitches aside. Arkane has made some great games, and now it has a stumble. Move forward and make something better next time.
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Re: Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Finally Has A Release Date For Xbox
It's worth noting that when MS or Sony have ever had an exclusivity deal in the past, they literally don't shut up about it. What would anyone have to gain by hiding a deal? The game runs kinda rough on a PS5, so it wouldn't be a shock for the dev team to need extra time to get it to run competently on a Series S.
Re: 32 Years Later, 'Ridge Racer' Is Finally Getting Released For Xbox
I absolutely love this series. I really hope it paves the way for a release of Rave Racer since we never had a home conversion of that before!
Re: 20 Of The Best Backwards Compatible Games You Can Play On Xbox
I've been playing Crimson Skies and Ninja Gaiden Black from the OG Xbox on my series X over the last couple of weeks. It's amazing how well titles from the 6th gen will hold up if they simply get a resolution increase!
Re: Talking Point: If Developer Direct Returns, Xbox Could Have A Killer 2025 Lineup
It should be a great year for MS-published titles... but mentioning Everwild in the same sentence as those other titles might be a bridge too far!
Re: Report Uncovers Three More 'SEGA Classics' That Could Return For Xbox Series X|S
@Grippie You can still buy it digitally, as it's backwards compatible. Looks nice on the XSX!
Re: SEGA Says 'It's A Good Time' To Revisit Its 'Treasure Trove' Of IP
@belmont yeah, I own both and still revisit them fairly often. I'd like to see new entries in these series, but I know that's unlikely.
Re: SEGA Says 'It's A Good Time' To Revisit Its 'Treasure Trove' Of IP
I'm really hoping for Nights or Panzer Dragoon... but I feel like the Saturn IP may be a lot lower on their priority list.
Re: SEGA Is Teasing A Major Reveal For The Game Awards 2023
Just give me some Sega Rally already! I know that's a long shot, but I can dream...
Re: Redfall's Recent 60FPS Patch Might Not Be The Last, If Bethesda Gets Its Way
@Mephisto2869 You have to love someone picking one random game, saying "OMG this one doesn't run properly, SEE!" and act like that's an example of the entire piece of hardware.
Re: Forza Motorsport Tracks: Two Courses Confirmed As Post-Launch DLC
Honestly, I just hope they overhaul the progression system... it's so grindy that it really takes the wind out of the sails of a game that plays so beautifully on the track.
Adding some events in the Builder's Cup that use actual race cars would be nice as well.
Re: Forza Motorsport Fan Bemoans The 'Non Stop Criticism' From The Game's Reddit Community
It's honestly very frustrating for me because I was really looking forward to this one... and it looks and plays wonderfully! But the career mode progression system is terrible and makes it feel like such a grind... which is seemingly becoming a part of AAA gaming as developers look to maximize "player engagement" by extending play time artificially. The previous Forza career modes weren't perfect, but they were extremely enjoyable and could have done with a few tweaks.
Hopefully they can correct this with some post-launch updates, because when you are on the track, it's absolutely fantastic. They got the hard part correct and completely botched the easy part! I'm not even that worried about the comparatively low track count, because we know they will keep dropping more.
Re: Forza Motorsport: All Performance Mode Details On Xbox Series X And S
Really regretting getting the Series S now... this seems like quite the drop in quality between the two. The idea of playing a racing game at 30 fps is very unappealing.
Re: Xbox's 'Biggest Content Drop In History' Sees Over 1400 Retro Games Arrive Next Week
@NorthwestEagle Oof... you are not kidding. It's like a list of retro castoffs that no one is particularly interested in, with a few exceptions.
Re: Game Pass Title Hollow Knight: Silksong Has Been Delayed
I see a lot of people talk about this as "another Microsoft issue" regarding this game.... it isn't being published or developed by MS. It's coming out to every platform... I know it's tied to Gamepass, but MS literally has no control over Silksong.
Re: Redfall Dev Reveals Sadness Over 'Mean Spirited' Feedback From Peers
@Atlis54 100% true. If I turned in work this bad at my company, I'd be lucky to keep my job at all. Again, not excusing anything over the top, but the postings she's complaining about sound like they are targeted strictly at what a dumpster fire the game is, not attacking anyone personally (which shouldn't be tolerated).
Re: Redfall Dev Reveals Sadness Over 'Mean Spirited' Feedback From Peers
She feels "sad, confused, and disappointed." Honestly, being an adult getting criticized for poor work isn't new or novel... it's not fun, but you can't let your life be run by some industry colleagues attacking bad quality output. If they were making threats, saying vile things about you or your family, that's one thing. But I'm sorry, Redfall is a mess, and not just in a technical sense... technical hitches can be patched. The game had a lot of hype, and it's fundamentally not very good, glitches aside. Arkane has made some great games, and now it has a stumble. Move forward and make something better next time.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Fans Are Loving The New Map In 'Rally Adventure' DLC
@antstephenson I'm definitely here for Forza Metro! PGR was such a great series, and there's really nothing that fits that bill anymore.