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On what planet is Starfield not a high profile exclusive?
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Just because it's shit, doesn't mean that it wasn't supposed to be the game of the generation for xbros before it came out.Earth?
Starfield is pretty much the highest profile exclusive Microsoft have released this gen, so this analogy that high profile exclusives are going to stay exclusive is BSEarth?
He waited until he could latch on to some form of hopium to post about this topic.
You think he'll be present if Xbox announce they are following through on most of the rumours? Not a chance.
Starfield is pretty much the highest profile exclusive Microsoft have released this gen, so this analogy that high profile exclusives are going to stay exclusive is BS
Well you're both wrongI wouldn't say so and the writer of that piece didn't seem to think so either![]()
They are preparing the usual Phils bullshit .. the leaks came from somewhere because it was too much widespred in the xbox insider community.. now they will putout the fire with a half truth that dont deny the rumors but dont confirm either.. something the fans can pretend to accept .. in the end little by little all the rumors will become truth as always happens when something this big leaks from so many fronts "connected".It's not really. They've obviously been caught on the hop by these leaks, and need time to put the messaging together in a way that won't alienate the entire audience.
It'll probably alienate the entire audience anyway, but they'll try their hardest to sweeten the pill. In major corpos this kind of thing takes time, as there are many voices who want input into it.
Agreed. I think they planned a later date announcement and the leaks forced them into creating a video with smiling developers playing Switch and PS5 games in their safe spaces.It's not really. They've obviously been caught on the hop by these leaks, and need time to put the messaging together in a way that won't alienate the entire audience.
It'll probably alienate the entire audience anyway, but they'll try their hardest to sweeten the pill. In major corpos this kind of thing takes time, as there are many voices who want input into it.
I agree it'll tank hardware sales, and I believe Xbox is fully prepared for that. It's also worth recalling that they are projecting a -40% decline in hardware sales this quarter.I think you have the wrong end of the stick, porting all games would tank hardware sales. The announcement will imo be a back peddle on exclusivity of 3rd party acquisitions
I agree it'll tank hardware sales, and I believe Xbox is fully prepared for that. It's also worth recalling that they are projecting a -40% decline in hardware sales this quarter.
We just had Christmas haha
The delay to next week and the high level secrecy to announce has had me thinking. I wouldn't bet against a Windows 12 announcement with the new Vision for Xbox next week.
Through Microsoft messing things up, they like to release a new version of Windows to clean the slate, and have everyone shift their attention to all the possible ways a new version of Windows is likely to cause them headaches and more work, and obviously new Windows versions print Microsoft money and give added control over OEMs.
Unlike 3, 5, 7's or numbers ending in zero or 8's that have a strength, triangle, pentagon, heptagon or infinity association, 11 is so meh, that replacing it with a stronger longevity of a Windows 12 (12 hours, 12 months) feels inevitable to me.
Oh, I didn't say it would be an overhaul, but when has Microsoft ever needed to re-write Windows to completely scare the crap out of everyone from them breaking existing solutions?Boy do I have some bad news if you think Windows 12 will be a massive overhaul of Windows. Signs point to it essentially being a glorified service pack for 11 lol
I assumed the length of time you've been here you might be an adult
I posted a couple of links that suggested the announce will be multiplat on acquisitions, i debate that this in my opnion, is the most likley turn of events and you've had to run to your chest for your blue musket, fife and drum...
what a weapon
Unlikely when Microsoft's next play will be to paint PlayStation and Nintendo as "Gaming gatekeepers" to demand the option to have gamepass and their own store on these optional luxury non-general purpose computers.Gonna be a serious conversation to be had here...so many pitfalls.
If you remove Day 1 from Game Pass, that'll severely hurt the one thing you are trying to gain ground on.
If you raise the price of Game Pass, you risk further damage.
If you put any single major exclusive(even if it's older like MCC) you set a precedent that can't be undone and also causes damage.
I'm really interested to hear the message they go with. In my eyes, they'll carefully avoid a lot of the more egregious things. They could theoretically talk about Hi-Fi, Hellblade or even Starfield and not speak on their flagships and it'll be okay with the right PR speak.
Part of me wonders if Sony or Nintendo will be there in some capacity to help soften the blow, but that'd arguably make it look worse.
Unlikely when Microsoft's next play will be to paint PlayStation and Nintendo as "Gaming gatekeepers" to demand the option to have gamepass and their own store on these option luxury non-general purpose computers.
Microsoft will also probably announce they are buying EA at the same time, and point to being out of the hardware market.
Considering the state of your posts you're really not in a position to be questioning the maturity of other people here.
Just because Xbox are throwing their proverbial toys out of the pram, it doesn't mean you need to as well.
Regardless what the outcome is all these people have benefitted from all the extra clicksThis week xbox podcasts have been
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I don't think you're quite sure what toys out of the pram means
Gosh, all the emotional maturity of a 13 year old girl
Yeah ok, SusanProverbial. Key word, in refenece to some of your ridiculous previous statements.
Complex, I know.
Yeah ok, Susan
Source for the -40%. Cause that is Massive YoYI agree it'll tank hardware sales, and I believe Xbox is fully prepared for that. It's also worth recalling that they are projecting a -40% decline in hardware sales this quarter.
Amy Hood shared in the investors' call that follows the financial earnings reports (Q2 2024).Source for the -40%. Cause that is Massive YoY
Hellblade and Starfield have been promoted as being the flagship titles for Xbox this gen.Gonna be a serious conversation to be had here...so many pitfalls.
If you remove Day 1 from Game Pass, that'll severely hurt the one thing you are trying to gain ground on.
If you raise the price of Game Pass, you risk further damage.
If you put any single major exclusive(even if it's older like MCC) you set a precedent that can't be undone and also causes damage.
I'm really interested to hear the message they go with. In my eyes, they'll carefully avoid a lot of the more egregious things. They could theoretically talk about Hi-Fi, Hellblade or even Starfield and not speak on their flagships and it'll be okay with the right PR speak.
Part of me wonders if Sony or Nintendo will be there in some capacity to help soften the blow, but that'd arguably make it look worse.
The forecast is for YoY. So they are expecting a -40% decline in hardware sales between January and March 2024, when compared to January - March 2023.We just had Christmas haha
I'm sticking with my prediction, the acquisitions will stay multiplat, that'll be the announcement
I think that was very telling they were in fact going to deliver some "news" here in February that wouldn't set wellThe forecast is for YoY. So they are expecting a -40% decline in hardware sales between January and March 2024, when compared to January - March 2023.
I don't think Sony or Nintendo will be there. That'd be awful.Gonna be a serious conversation to be had here...so many pitfalls.
If you remove Day 1 from Game Pass, that'll severely hurt the one thing you are trying to gain ground on.
If you raise the price of Game Pass, you risk further damage.
If you put any single major exclusive(even if it's older like MCC) you set a precedent that can't be undone and also causes damage.
I'm really interested to hear the message they go with. In my eyes, they'll carefully avoid a lot of the more egregious things. They could theoretically talk about Hi-Fi, Hellblade or even Starfield and not speak on their flagships and it'll be okay with the right PR speak.
Part of me wonders if Sony or Nintendo will be there in some capacity to help soften the blow, but that'd arguably make it look worse.
They will send out press releases praising their work in the gaming community.I don't think Sony or Nintendo will be there. That'd be awful.
It's like your girlfriend confessing that she cheated on you and also invited the person she cheated you with to be a part of that conversation![]()
We just had Christmas haha
I'm sticking with my prediction, the acquisitions will stay multiplat, that'll be the announcement
Think they are beyond "______ Will save them"
They could release today new Elders Scrolls and don't have the market to makes it financial viable. They would need like 10 top 90 points exclusives to catch Sony but at the same time Sony not releasing great games.
Think they are beyond "______ Will save them"
They could release today new Elders Scrolls and don't have the market to makes it financial viable. They would need like 10 top 90 points exclusives to catch Sony but at the same time Sony not releasing great games.
I don't think Sony or Nintendo will be there. That'd be awful.
It's like your girlfriend confessing that she cheated on you and also invited the person she cheated you with to be a part of that conversation![]()
I will take the look you make when you realize the people paying you is staying in the game and you get to keep making money of like minded zealots for $500 Alex![]()
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The forecast is for YoY. So they are expecting a -40% decline in hardware sales between January and March 2024, when compared to January - March 2023.
Of course you are sticking with your prediction, you are still at the denial stage....
I think it has a better chance to make the share prices go up.Pure speculation but if people assumed they were exiting the hardware business it might affect share prices?
A rogue MS tweet misdirected could wipe billions off their value.
Would they tarnish windows 12 linking it to xbox though. I don't think so.The delay to next week and the high level secrecy to announce has had me thinking. I wouldn't bet against a Windows 12 announcement with the new Vision for Xbox next week.
Through Microsoft messing things up, they like to release a new version of Windows to clean the slate, and have everyone shift their attention to all the possible ways a new version of Windows is likely to cause them headaches and more work, and obviously new Windows versions print Microsoft money and give added control over OEMs.
Unlike 3, 5, 7's or numbers ending in zero or 8's that have a strength, triangle, pentagon, heptagon or infinity association, 11 is so meh, that replacing it with a stronger longevity of a Windows 12 (12 hours, 12 months) feels inevitable to me.
I think it has a better chance to make the share prices go up.
Nope. You're alone in this bud. You couldn't be more off.Well you're both wrong
I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in thinking Starfield is a major exclusive, but keep peddlingNope. You're alone in this bud. You couldn't be more off.