Microsoft Xbox Discussion Part II

[Jussi]

Unless Microsoft has changed their stance, it has to release on Series S at the same time so once the developers can squeeze it on there then it should be out.

They've changed that on games already.

 

[Jussi]

Space Marine 2 has very similar attributes as Gears but the melee system is decidedly different. It could be fun.

 

[Khelandros]

They've changed that on games already.

This is the Game Dev Kit requirements document. It was issued July 1st of this year. It still lists s/x requirements for all games.

Xbox Requirements for Xbox Console Games - Microsoft Game Development Kit

Xbox Requirements (XRs) consist of the policies, technical requirements, and product component-related requirements to which all developers and publishers of Xbox console titles must conform.

learn.microsoft.com

 

[Jussi]

This is the Game Dev Kit requirements document. It was issued July 1st of this year. It still lists s/x requirements for all games.

Xbox Requirements for Xbox Console Games - Microsoft Game Development Kit

Xbox Requirements (XRs) consist of the policies, technical requirements, and product component-related requirements to which all developers and publishers of Xbox console titles must conform.

learn.microsoft.com

Nevertheless, they've ignored that on e.g. Baldur's Gate 3.

 

[Jovavic]

Nevertheless, they've ignored that on e.g. Baldur's Gate 3.

Which is crazy because it's not like BG3 is some technical marvel that can't fit on the S

 

[Khelandros]

Nevertheless, they've ignored that on e.g. Baldur's Gate 3.

No, they did not.

Xbox release was delayed by three months because it had to work on both the X and the S at release.

It was released for PC on the 3rd of August 2023, PS% was 6th of September 2023, and MacOS on the 22nd of September 2023.

 

[Jussi]

No, they did not.

Xbox release was delayed by three months because it had to work on both the X and the S at release.

It was released for PC on the 3rd of August 2023, PS% was 6th of September 2023, and MacOS on the 22nd of September 2023.

They dropped the split-screen mode from the Series S version.

 

[aleshemsky83]

I had no idea this game was an exclusive. At least its on PC.

 

[Mikeaveli]

I had no idea this game was an exclusive. At least its on PC.

Its coming out on PS4 and PS5, Xbox just has the marketing rights

 

[Jussi]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1830984496260219001

 

[Khelandros]

"I've made some of the worst game choice decisions," says Xbox boss Phil Spencer

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has admitted he's made "the worst" decisions "passing" on some of gaming's biggest franchises ov…

www.eurogamer.net

 

[Jussi]

"We’re building plans for the 25th anniversary of Halo and Xbox," Microsoft confirms in a new interview. "We have such a rich heritage, you have to celebrate that."

A big Microsoft milestone is coming up for its gaming division.

www.windowscentral.com

…we tentatively believe based on our sources to include at least both a traditional-style successor to the Xbox Series X, and Microsoft's first real foray into Xbox handheld gaming with its own take on the Steam Deck.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837038917415051321

 

[Blitzkrug]

f*** off, Phil.

It's all platitudes with this guy.

 

[Jovavic]

What could I play on a handheld Xbox that I couldn't get on a Steam Deck?

 

[Blitzkrug]

Looking like Square finally got off its ass and ported the Final Fantasy pixel remaster games. This lines up with an insider claiming Square has this, and a port of FF16 ready to go for TGS.

Would be the only place as of now where you could play the entire mainline final fantasy series minus 11 obviously.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Confirmed: FF1 through 6 drop on Xbox today along with the rest of the Mana series that isn't Secret Of for some reason.

Mana stuff on game pass, Final Fantasy unfortunately is not.

I do love how here each game goes for 20 bucks separately....except for Final Fantasy 2. 12.99 cuz that shit is ass

 

[Jussi]

StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection Confirmed for Game Pass - IGN

StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection hit Game Pass from November 5, Microsoft has announced.

www.ign.com

 

[Jussi]

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 Broadcast

American Sign Language: https://youtube.com/live/mWBweCrB3RMAudio Descriptions: https://youtube.com/live/fE_tEWL5BPkThe Xbox Tokyo Game Show Broadcast return...

www.youtube.com

 

[JimmyApples]

Xbox skipping the mid-gen refresh was absolutely the right move. PS5 Pro pre-orders are lacking.

 

[the valiant effort]

Any under the radar FPS game you guys would recommend? Preferably Gamepass, or prices-slashed kind of game

Under the radar for me meaning not Halo, Battlefield, or COD.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Any under the radar FPS game you guys would recommend? Preferably Gamepass, or prices-slashed kind of game

Under the radar for me meaning not Halo, Battlefield, or COD.

"High on Life" was a fun and funny FPS. If you're even a little bit of a fan of Rick & Morty it's of the same ilk while not being based on the show. The gun you use is a character of its own which was a cool concept.

 

[Jovavic]

The Metro games, Homefront: The Revolution, Ghostwire, Deathloop, all are all at least decent and worth a check to see if they fit your niche. Ghostwire, in particular, is not for everyone.

 

[Jussi]

Black Ops 6 is available for pre-install. BEWARE not to download all but choose what parts you want. You need only the main Call Of Duty (hub?), BO 6 campaign, BO6 multiplayer and the BO6 extra content. 86,07 Gigs is the file size of the first 3.

 

[Jussi]

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ Scores Franchise’s Biggest-Ever Launch Weekend, Microsoft Gaming Says

"Call of Duty: Black Ops 6" has set new opening day and weekend launch records for the 20-plus-year-old franchise, according to Microsoft Gaming.

variety.com

 

[Jovavic]

Death Stranding releasing today, definitely a "love or hate" game for alot of people, but i personally enjoyed it despite the usual Kojima oddness