I keep Fortnite, CoD, MSFS2024, etc. on hand for quick play with friends. I have gotten into the habit of clearing a single-player title before moving on to the next game because it fills up so quickly, which is a good thing.
The fact that it's called Unreal Engine is a lie. The Creation Engine specializes in AI and other features needed for Bethesda RPGs, and it would be very difficult to achieve the same thing with the UE.
There is also the problem that it would require a completely different set of knowledge for the existing modders.
When will the problem with the Japanese Xbox One version of “Call of Duty: Ghost” not being able to launch online play be fixed? Square Enix has lost its publishing rights with abandon.
Microsoft has not put any effort into promoting its game software in the last few years. I think it is no wonder that this is not a hot topic and does not sell well.
This will not increase the fanbase, but only decrease it in the future.
I think I will continue to play Xbox games on Game Pass, but I don't know if I'll buy new Xbox console hardware, because I'll just get a PC. And MS wants that too.
Leaving aside whether it was interesting as a game, I was very drawn to the images, the sound and the world. In terms of artistry, it was probably the best of the year.
It's a good opportunity to look at the theory that Xbox exclusive games tend to get overly low ratings from the media. I'm looking forward to seeing how the ratings split with Avowed and actually playing both on Game Pass and seeing if the media react the same way.
A few years ago, the answer would have been yes. But if you asked me whether I would buy the Xbox version at full price after having obtained it for next to nothing on a PC, the answer would be no. I still like Shenmue, which SEGA made.
Forza Motorsport 7 feels much more fun, and I didn't feel that there was much of a change in terms of the visuals.
Also, the direction of the game's vision has gone wrong, and it was just an evolution that became more troublesome. Although it is being fixed with updates, I can't believe that this is what Forza Motorsport has become after spending so much time being renewed.
If you look at the official Turn 10 website, you can kind of guess the reason for this. Perhaps the people in charge of development are those who have no interest in cars.
They were advertising ‘Arkham Knight’ and ‘Destiny’, which you can't even buy on the Japanese dashboard. If you select them from the dashboard, you get an error that they don't appear on the store page. Of course, the problem is that they're not sold in Japan, but it's better than that, right?
I don't think that big Western companies like Microsoft can do creative work, so even if they buy Japanese studios, I'm sure they'll just end up destroying the culture.
This seems to have been more of a Bethesda problem than an Xbox problem. There is no way that the results of last year, when Starfield and Redfall failed, didn't have an impact.
For better or worse, it's a copy of Banjo-Kazooie. The original developers are involved, but Original game designer is not. It's like MGS without Kojima.
The game's art style was too distinctive, and it was a shame that it could only be played as ‘Project Spark’. If it had a more conventional design, it would have been a little more successful.
Starfield was too much of an idealistic world; it would have felt more like a living world if there had been more discrimination and cults like in Skyrim.
I hope he will invest a little in the Japanese market. At the very least, I hope he will eliminate the fact that the product will only be released on PS5 in Japan. (I can't even buy Baldur's Gate 3 on the Xbox Japan store)
I don't know what really happened, but given that the only studios that were closed were related to Bethesda Softworks, it probably forced ZeniMax to make a decision on the bill for the failure of Starfield and Redfall.
Tango Gameworks was a really good development company, and I wish they would have stayed under the Xbox if possible, but I hope they continue to make good games at their next location.
In Japan, there is now an unwritten rule that you can't say you like the Assassin's Creed series in public. DEI and the portrayal of Japanese history in the game, which is based on insufficient research, is causing Japanese people a lot of pain.
At the game shop near me, there is only one Xbox One FIFA 14 game for sale second-hand. There are no consoles for sale (I have seen a second-hand Xbox One X for sale at that shop once). In Japan, it would be difficult to even buy a new console unless you went to one of the few large city electronics stores. You can buy it online, but for some reason it is always out of stock. Unless Microsoft can prepare sufficient stock in Japan, they won't even be able to get off the starting line.
Banjo-Kazooie is one of the best titles. But no other studio should make it. Even Yooka-Laylee, which didn't involve the original game designers, didn't satisfy me.
Destiny1 was a PlayStation exclusive on the Japanese Xbox, despite the fact that it was scheduled to be released at the time.
This caused many Japanese Halo fans to migrate to the PlayStation.
343 Industries has its own problems, though, as they left the matchmaking glitch unaddressed for quite some time. (At the time, the Halo community in Japan was in the midst of a meltdown over the change of voice actors for Master Chief and Cortana)
I went to Turn 10 Studio's official website to see if it was possible. It was very female leadership pushed out. It's a great initiative. I think the quality of Forza Motorsport is assured.
I think it is a wonderful thing to bring the game to a large number of people. But it would be bad news for the Xbox console hardware and its users. Fewer people buying Xbox consoles means fewer third-party games will be released and localized. It is not surprising that a market that Capcom and Square Enix are willing to leave alone will be left alone by even more developers. I think Microsoft should do something to try to sell Xbox consoles.
I know it's an unavoidable field due to developers' requests, but the Xbox 360 store was much easier to understand when full games, XBLA, and indie games were separated.
This game is a spin-off of a work called BnB; BnB was sued by Hudson for being a Bomberman clone. Nintendo rarely sues, so they took Mario Kart, but it was a disappointment.
Physical disks are certainly important. But we don't sell packaged versions of Xbox. At least in Japan, they haven't released a package since "Halo 5: Guardians". I hope you will release the Physical Disks again.
@jesse_dylan PC Game Pass was advertised in Japan until a few years ago. Yeah, Xbox Game Pass is not being pushed and Xbox Series X|S is not being promoted either.
What does it mean that Microsoft is too unwilling to sell the Xbox Series X|S? Not only is it not advertised, it is almost always out of stock in our area. Yes, in a region like Japan, where Xbox don't sell well, they are always out of stock.
The Japanese Xbox community is in turmoil: the closure of ZeniMax Asia and Tango Gameworks, the Xbox Series X|S price hike. The Xbox Series X|S is forever out of stock, and Xbox advertisements are being pulled out. At the very least, there is no doubt that Microsoft is drastically reducing the budget for Xbox in Japan. They have no intention of popularizing it.
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Re: Xbox Fans Hoping For 'Marcus Fenix Collection' News After Phil Spencer Revisits Gears Classics
When will the Japanese version of Gears of War: Ultimate Collection be available?
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2025?
I keep Fortnite, CoD, MSFS2024, etc. on hand for quick play with friends.
I have gotten into the habit of clearing a single-player title before moving on to the next game because it fills up so quickly, which is a good thing.
Re: Xbox Series X|S Stock Drops To Surprisingly Low Levels At Multiple UK Retailers
They eliminated exclusive games and stopped promoting their consoles. There is no way the console will sell.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again, This Time To March 2025
The revelation that they are not covering Japan properly has caused a festive atmosphere in Japan.
Re: Ubisoft Showcases Overhauled Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay Ahead Of Xbox Release
They have recruited experts in China to look into Japan. It makes sense that the game does not look like Japan.
Re: Ubisoft Has Some Crazy 'Just For You' Deals Right Now On Xbox
I loved UBISOFT up until the Xbox 360 generation!
I'm so sorry...
I could barely tolerate it until Far Cry 4 or so.
Re: New Elder Scrolls 'Remake' Announcement Rumour Surfaces Online
The fact that it's called Unreal Engine is a lie.
The Creation Engine specializes in AI and other features needed for Bethesda RPGs, and it would be very difficult to achieve the same thing with the UE.
There is also the problem that it would require a completely different set of knowledge for the existing modders.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled On Xbox Game Pass?
Cross-play and online balancing is a must.
Mario Kart 8DX is not far behind!
If there is a sequel, I would like to see some of the Xbox owned Diddy Kong Racing characters and Banjo Pilot characters join the game!
Re: Four More Call Of Duty Titles Seemingly Being Prepared For Xbox Game Pass
When will the problem with the Japanese Xbox One version of “Call of Duty: Ghost” not being able to launch online play be fixed?
Square Enix has lost its publishing rights with abandon.
Re: Xbox Apparently Thinks Making Hellblade 2 Exclusive Was 'A Mistake'
Microsoft has not put any effort into promoting its game software in the last few years.
I think it is no wonder that this is not a hot topic and does not sell well.
Re: Microsoft CEO: 'We Are Redefining What It Means To Be An Xbox Fan'
This will not increase the fanbase, but only decrease it in the future.
I think I will continue to play Xbox games on Game Pass, but I don't know if I'll buy new Xbox console hardware, because I'll just get a PC.
And MS wants that too.
Re: Xbox's Hellblade 2 Brings Home Multiple Awards At TGA 2024
Leaving aside whether it was interesting as a game, I was very drawn to the images, the sound and the world. In terms of artistry, it was probably the best of the year.
Re: Yes, The Outer Worlds 2 Is Another Xbox-Developed Game Heading To PS5
It's a good opportunity to look at the theory that Xbox exclusive games tend to get overly low ratings from the media.
I'm looking forward to seeing how the ratings split with Avowed and actually playing both on Game Pass and seeing if the media react the same way.
Re: CD Projekt RED Officially Unveils 'The Witcher 4' With Lengthy Cinematic
It's the latest trend for female protagonists!
All the hits are like that! Right?
Re: Shenmue 3's New Publisher Asks Fans If They Want An Xbox Release
A few years ago, the answer would have been yes.
But if you asked me whether I would buy the Xbox version at full price after having obtained it for next to nothing on a PC, the answer would be no.
I still like Shenmue, which SEGA made.
Re: Talking Point: A Year Later, What Do You Think Of Forza Motorsport?
Forza Motorsport 7 feels much more fun, and I didn't feel that there was much of a change in terms of the visuals.
Also, the direction of the game's vision has gone wrong, and it was just an evolution that became more troublesome. Although it is being fixed with updates, I can't believe that this is what Forza Motorsport has become after spending so much time being renewed.
If you look at the official Turn 10 website, you can kind of guess the reason for this. Perhaps the people in charge of development are those who have no interest in cars.
Re: Xbox Is Making Big Changes To Avatars In January 2025
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Re: Xbox Engineer Shows Off Console Dashboard With 'Comic Sans' Font
The current Xbox dashboard is not very interesting. I want it to be a bit more like the Xbox 360 dashboard, with more entertainment features.
Re: Xbox Attracts Controversy Over New McDonald's Ad On The Dashboard
They were advertising ‘Arkham Knight’ and ‘Destiny’, which you can't even buy on the Japanese dashboard.
If you select them from the dashboard, you get an error that they don't appear on the store page.
Of course, the problem is that they're not sold in Japan, but it's better than that, right?
Re: Xbox Fans Plead With Microsoft: 'Don't Forget About Us Physical Gamers'
This is a discussion that took place 10 years ago in Japan, where there have been very few packaged games released for the Xbox One and later.
I liked the Xbox 360 packaged games. However, now I can't enjoy the packaged and limited edition versions of my favourite games on the Xbox.
I even buy PlayStation versions of games that I don't even play just because they are limited editions.
Re: Xbox Is Making Big Changes To Avatars In January 2025
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Re: Despite The ActiBlizz Deal, Xbox Remains 'In The Market' For New Dev Teams
I don't think that big Western companies like Microsoft can do creative work, so even if they buy Japanese studios, I'm sure they'll just end up destroying the culture.
Re: South Of Midnight Documentary Shares Detailed Look At Xbox's 2025 Adventure
I don't like the fact that the main character has a very ‘Western trendy design’, but I like the stop-motion and the world view.
I hope it's an interesting game.
Re: Arkane Founder Says Xbox Shutting Austin Studio Was 'Stupid' And 'Not A Good Decision'
This seems to have been more of a Bethesda problem than an Xbox problem. There is no way that the results of last year, when Starfield and Redfall failed, didn't have an impact.
Re: Bungie Provides Dev Update On Marathon, Encourages Xbox Fans To 'Wish List'
Bungie abandoned Halo, made Destiny a PS4 exclusive on Xbox in Japan, and was then acquired by Sony.
Please tell us why we should buy it.
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S In All-New Console Trailer
For better or worse, it's a copy of Banjo-Kazooie. The original developers are involved, but Original game designer is not. It's like MGS without Kojima.
Re: 10 Years On, 'Project Spark' Remains One Of The Most Ambitious Xbox Titles Of All Time
The game's art style was too distinctive, and it was a shame that it could only be played as ‘Project Spark’.
If it had a more conventional design, it would have been a little more successful.
Re: Xbox Exec Dismisses Rumour That He Doesn't Care About Banjo-Kazooie
To fill the area of characters that are clearly weak on Xbox, it is necessary to regularly release Banjo, Conker, Crash Bandicoot, etc.
At least in the area where I live, it is a game console for old men now.
Re: This Xbox 1TB Expansion Card Is Now Cheaper Than Ever At Amazon
I wish they would let me install and play the Xbox One X version on my HDD because the SSD is too expensive.
Re: Starfield Taught Us That Fans 'Really' Want Elder Scrolls 6, Jokes Bethesda
Starfield was too much of an idealistic world; it would have felt more like a living world if there had been more discrimination and cults like in Skyrim.
Re: Halo Dev Explains Decision Behind Ditching Its Old Game Engine
When the Slipspace engine was announced, Bonnie Ross explained that artists could easily use it.
Does this mean that this was a lie or a mistake?
Re: Xbox Japan Takes Us Through A Tokyo Game Show Journey, Featuring Phil Spencer
I hope he will invest a little in the Japanese market. At the very least, I hope he will eliminate the fact that the product will only be released on PS5 in Japan. (I can't even buy Baldur's Gate 3 on the Xbox Japan store)
Re: New Tango Gameworks Publisher Praises Xbox Boss, Reveals More On Hi-Fi RUSH 2
I don't know what really happened, but given that the only studios that were closed were related to Bethesda Softworks, it probably forced ZeniMax to make a decision on the bill for the failure of Starfield and Redfall.
Tango Gameworks was a really good development company, and I wish they would have stayed under the Xbox if possible, but I hope they continue to make good games at their next location.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3's New Update Brings Mods To Xbox For The First Time
Please put Baldur's Gate 3 in the Japan store.
They are blocking the store even though it is in Japanese.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed To Feb 2025, Partly Due To Poor Start For Star Wars Outlaws
In Japan, there is now an unwritten rule that you can't say you like the Assassin's Creed series in public. DEI and the portrayal of Japanese history in the game, which is based on insufficient research, is causing Japanese people a lot of pain.
Re: 'Reynatis' Dev Explains Lack Of Xbox Version, Says There's Not Enough Demand In Japan
At the game shop near me, there is only one Xbox One FIFA 14 game for sale second-hand. There are no consoles for sale (I have seen a second-hand Xbox One X for sale at that shop once).
In Japan, it would be difficult to even buy a new console unless you went to one of the few large city electronics stores.
You can buy it online, but for some reason it is always out of stock.
Unless Microsoft can prepare sufficient stock in Japan, they won't even be able to get off the starting line.
Re: Xbox's 'Double Fine' Studio Dismisses Idea Of Making New Banjo Or Conker Games
Banjo-Kazooie is one of the best titles.
But no other studio should make it.
Even Yooka-Laylee, which didn't involve the original game designers, didn't satisfy me.
Re: Bungie Reveals 'Future Of Destiny 2' As Original Game Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Activision originally held the contract until this time. But they backed out early. I think that answers the question.
Re: Talking Point: Five Years Later, What Do You Think Of Gears 5 In 2024?
As much as I liked JD Fenix, the Gears 5 campaign sucks, I don't want Kait.
Hive Busters on the other hand was very enjoyable.
Then again, I think I enjoyed the multiplayer as well.
Re: Phil Spencer Talks About Two Activision Games That Xbox Missed Out On Signing
Destiny1 was a PlayStation exclusive on the Japanese Xbox, despite the fact that it was scheduled to be released at the time.
This caused many Japanese Halo fans to migrate to the PlayStation.
343 Industries has its own problems, though, as they left the matchmaking glitch unaddressed for quite some time. (At the time, the Halo community in Japan was in the midst of a meltdown over the change of voice actors for Master Chief and Cortana)
Re: Forza Insider Program Launched By Turn 10 To 'Drive The Future' Of The Series
I went to Turn 10 Studio's official website to see if it was possible. It was very female leadership pushed out. It's a great initiative.
I think the quality of Forza Motorsport is assured.
Re: Phil Spencer On Game Exclusivity: 'We Have To Anticipate There's Going To Be More Change'
It is the Xbox team that should be aware of the change in gamer behavior.
Don't expect Xbox fans to enjoy gaming as much as they have in the past just because the Xbox team chooses not to take care of their console.
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Comments On Indiana Jones PS5, And Microsoft's Plan Moving Forward
I think it is a wonderful thing to bring the game to a large number of people. But it would be bad news for the Xbox console hardware and its users. Fewer people buying Xbox consoles means fewer third-party games will be released and localized.
It is not surprising that a market that Capcom and Square Enix are willing to leave alone will be left alone by even more developers.
I think Microsoft should do something to try to sell Xbox consoles.
Re: Talking Point: What Improvements Would You Like To See Made To The Xbox Store?
I know it's an unavoidable field due to developers' requests, but the Xbox 360 store was much easier to understand when full games, XBLA, and indie games were separated.
Re: KartRider: Drift Dev Suddenly Announces Early 2025 Closure On Xbox
This game is a spin-off of a work called BnB; BnB was sued by Hudson for being a Bomberman clone. Nintendo rarely sues, so they took Mario Kart, but it was a disappointment.
Re: Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush Studio Tango Gameworks Revived, Acquired By PUBG Publisher
I am glad that Tango Gameworks was able to survive.
But if possible, I would like to see a good development company like Tango Gameworks at Microsoft.
Ghostwire: Tokyo was a really great game.
Re: GameStop Takes Jab At Xbox 360 Store Closure, Backfires Immediately
Physical disks are certainly important. But we don't sell packaged versions of Xbox. At least in Japan, they haven't released a package since "Halo 5: Guardians".
I hope you will release the Physical Disks again.
Re: Microsoft Announces Xbox Series X|S Price Increase For Japan
@jesse_dylan PC Game Pass was advertised in Japan until a few years ago. Yeah, Xbox Game Pass is not being pushed and Xbox Series X|S is not being promoted either.
Re: Microsoft CEO Reassures Investors That Xbox Is Focused On Console, PC And Mobile
What does it mean that Microsoft is too unwilling to sell the Xbox Series X|S?
Not only is it not advertised, it is almost always out of stock in our area.
Yes, in a region like Japan, where Xbox don't sell well, they are always out of stock.
Re: Microsoft Announces Xbox Series X|S Price Increase For Japan
The Japanese Xbox community is in turmoil: the closure of ZeniMax Asia and Tango Gameworks, the Xbox Series X|S price hike. The Xbox Series X|S is forever out of stock, and Xbox advertisements are being pulled out.
At the very least, there is no doubt that Microsoft is drastically reducing the budget for Xbox in Japan.
They have no intention of popularizing it.