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Microsoft Should Let The Games Do The Talking

Thomas Ellis of Gamer Attitude feels Microsoft should stop embarrassing themselves and just focus on games.

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jhoward5854429d ago (Edited 4429d ago )

Thats all goiing to change when e3 comes. I hope MS let the game do the talking at e3.

Lawboy24429d ago (Edited 4429d ago )

didn't they already say that's what they were doing...atleast that what phil spencer said...also I swore there was an exec that said we don't want gamers to focus on resolution and framerate...we want gamers to focus on the games

@ fireseed
those are all great points...but the author also makes some excellent points...a lot of things that get out onto the internet do nothing more than flame the console war...which needs to stop...I do not feel that microsoft should stop impoving the console but understand what the author was trying to say

jhoward5854429d ago (Edited 4429d ago )

Remember last year E3 MS showed a bunch of trailers with very little game play footage.
So hopefully things will be different this year.

Gazondaily4429d ago

@jhoward

Huh? What are you talking about? They showed off gameplay for loads of games like Ryse, Killer Instinct, Titanfall, Dead Rising and others.

And their E3 was far more packed with games than Sony.

marlinfan104429d ago

@howard

there was a lot of gameplay. not every game had it, but they had games back to back to back throughout the conference. better than console, game, console, game, policies, policies, policies

truefan14429d ago (Edited 4429d ago )

The author has horrible points, he is nothing more than most ps4 fanboys (not fans) that patrol the internet for 1 he doesn't even have an XB1. Also he complains about a statement from an outside developer. Why would an XB1 fan be mad MSFT is engaging with the fanbase, I guess anything that Sony doesn't do is the correct way to go. Give me more demos and tell me more ways my investment will pay off. I will never hate innovation and ambition. Why is it always the main ones complaining about something xbox related, don't own an XB1.

PS anyone who thinks MSFT is bringing the house at E3 is oolong themselves.

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Fireseed4429d ago

Yeah but apparently MS is supposed to go on COMPLETE radio silence about anything until then. I guess that means they shouldn't talk with developers about anything from Build, not answer any questions, no more tech demos (which are for devs but somehow consumers think that it's for them)...

christocolus4429d ago

" Another week, another statement from Microsoft trying to claw back it’s dignity! Ok, so that was a bit harsh but have you heard the latest?"

" I’m going to get this out of the way early – yes I am a PlayStation 4 owner "

"Thomas Ellis of Gamer Attitude feels Microsoft should stop embarrassing themselves and just focus on games"

Really? Focus on games? I beg to differ...you dont lash out at a company for talking about its product to the world. i dont even think this guy is fit to analyse anything xbox imo..

The recent talk about DX12 was from an independent developer not even MS and truth be told,AMD and Nvidias comments regarding dx12 and xbox one compatibility were sort of similar too.

The only thing i kind of agree with is the investment into bigger exclusives but then again MS has budgeted $1Bn into games and with the direction the new CEO is taking i believe we will be seeing a lot more investments into games this time around..already you've got Ryse, Titanfall,Forza, Dr3,Pvz and more coming up i.e Fable legends, Quantum break, Sunset Overdrive, Halo5, Gears and many more..does the writer expect the company to spill the beans on all its upcoming projects now?

If the writer wants to see new games, Microsofts VR solution and demos of the cloud and dx12 tech then he should be patient enough to wait for E3,cos Ms wont go around showing these stuff off on the streets infact this guy should have waited post E3 before coming up with this piece.

That said i love the new direction MS is taking and i wouldnt want it any other way. Its been a lot more encouraging seeing this sort of attitude from them, Phil is doing great and i see more people talking positively about the xbox one now and thats actually due to the recent changes being made by the company.

2cents4429d ago

Agreed Fireseed & Christocolus!

People just seem to have less and less comprehension of things and also don't seem to want to even think before they speak.

As mentioned, the dx12 stuff was for developers. I sat through nearly 5 hours of the presentation over two days and I was amazed at the new infrastructure around windows 8.1 from mobile, tablet, laptop. PC and Xbox.
Unified environment for developer! Xbox will now be getting more apps from the windows store. Cortana is Real and its her real voice!!! There was so much good news from the conference but none of that seems to be highlighted.

Ive given up on all these so called bloggers and journalists of these nickel n dime websites that have no substance. Not once have MS come out and said the xbox will become twice as powerful with DX12, they focused entirely on the PC and only mentioned the xbox but with no specific details.

E3 will be the real show! I just cant wait till then.

Cupid_Viper_34429d ago

I honestly think that they are unable to do that. A while back, Albert Penelo said that they would "let the games do the all the talking". Then it got real quiet. Like being outsold 3-1 worldwide type of quiet.

So they had to start talking again.

jhoward5854429d ago (Edited 4429d ago )

MS(including Albert Penelo) say a lot of things but do they deliver. not always. Its already to the point of boy cried wolf. MS have a lot of repairing to do after all that secret sauce crap they fed us lately.

nypifisel4429d ago

They can't let the games do the talking, they got a stutter!

miyamoto4428d ago (Edited 4428d ago )

LOLZ!

Yeah every time M$ PR dept open their mouth something terribad happens that backfires to their faces!

LOLZ!

Foot in the mouth disease.

I think Xbox One is cursed or something.
Like the Wii U it just can't catch a break!

Thatguy-3104429d ago

All this talk about the power of the cloud reminds me of Sony with the cell. However Sony had the exclusives to back it up at that time like Uncharted, Heavenly Sword, MGS 4. Etc. I sure hope come E3 Microsft shows off upcoming titles utilizing the "power of the cloud".

jhoward5854429d ago (Edited 4429d ago )

@Septic

Killer instinct? all they showed at last year E3 was the KI logo and that's it. There was no game play footage for halo, sun set drive, quantum break, etc. They showed very little game play for RYSE. I didn't really care for the multi- play through.

Still til this day MS hasn't shown any game play footage for sunset over drive. A few sec of game play for quantum break after e3.

RiPPn4429d ago (Edited 4429d ago )

It is funny how Microsoft fanboys like to claim that Microsoft had the best conference last year. But if you break it down:

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: multiplat that is nowhere near release and the better version will be on the PS4 according to Hideo Kojima.

Games with Gold: Underwhelming so far.

World of Tanks: 360

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood: Xbox One, 360 and PC

Dark Souls II: Last gen Multiplat

Ryse: Son of Rome: Rushed below average launch title

Killer Instinct: Rushed and still unfinished launch title

Sunset Overdrive: Trailer for a game that we still have yet to see footage of, will it even be released this year?

Forza Motorsport 5: Rushed with cardboard cutout crowds and trees, lacking the most content of any Forza game, and riddled with microtransactions

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition: It's on everything.

Quantum Break: Another tease for a game not coming anytime soon

D4: Another tease for a game not coming anytime soon

Project Spark: Niche game riddled with microtransactions

Smartglass: Niche feature hardly anyone uses

Twitch: Finally came 4 months after launch

Crimson Dragon: Rushed launch title riddled with microtransactions

Dead Rising 3: Rushed launch title with framerate issues

Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Multiplat not coming this year

Battlefield 4: Multiplat

Below: Timed exclusive

Black Tusk Studios game: Cancelled

Halo (2014. Your Journey Begins): Not coming out this year

Titanfall: Also on PC and 360 and not the runaway hit Microsoft had hoped for

Take away the multiplats, the games not coming this year, and the cancelled game and this conference was very underwhelming. Factor in the Xbox One price announce that sucked all the air out of the room and this conference was very below average.

TheXgamerLive4428d ago

Wow, look at the disagree's you got. A positive posting on an Xbox article haha its all so many idiot other console fanboys. Sony again you have the worst fanboys in history.

Move along to your sony post. Ya see we dont care about sony but your sure jealous of Xbox One.

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Lawboy24429d ago (Edited 4429d ago )

I must say I really agree with the article...I honestly cant believe he was so objective...he doesn't have a xbox one and only has a ps4...that was a pleasant surprise

I do disagree that Titanfall is the next halo...halo is one of my favorite franchises (its not gears, but its good) and I don't think titanfall (atleast this first version) has met that standard...I do however feel as it is one of the best shooters in the past years (if ur primarily a Halo/COD/GOW fan) and have thoroughly enjoyed all my time with it

Lastly its hard to be objective right now in the gaming community and its not because ppl don't want to be objective...its just that individuals are constantly attacking other individuals console choice which is not right...you want to focus on the games but when you have 30-40 people saying titanfail, or xtv-1, or indiestation ofcourse u are going to respond with something that makes your console superior

I honestly wish the console war was over but as of right now I see no end in sight

PSN_ZeroOnyx4429d ago

The console wars have been going strong for over 3 decades and there is no end.

MultiConsoleGamer4429d ago

Just wait until E3.

That's all I can say.

Dynasty20214429d ago

To...confirm the PS4 dominance?

HappyWithOneBubble4429d ago

Ya'll say that every year. I'm still waiting.

MultiConsoleGamer4429d ago

While Sony clearly had the better hardware at E3 2013, Microsoft clearly had the superior games.

Ironic isn't it fanboys?

Hicken4428d ago

Microsoft clearly had a bunch of multiplats,a few disappointing titles like Ryse and KI, and downgraded entries like Forza.

Oh and the games that aren't coming out or that we've heard nothing from since.

Yeah, GREAT E3...

mezati994429d ago

E3 is going to be the clash of the titans with sony , MS , nintendo. but i am really excited about sony's press conference

MasterCornholio4429d ago

I don't mean to hurt the feelings of Nintendo fans but I believe E3 will be more about Microsoft and Sony than Nintendo. Especially when it comes to the conferences because Nintendo will probably just have their directs like always instead if an actual conference at E3 like last year which was pretty weak in my opinion.

corroios4429d ago

What they did with all the talking (crap) about cloud, SDK, ESram DX12 over and over will bite them right back.

Because they will now be force to show games running at 1080/60 on the xbox One and not in a PC!!!, like they did last E3, and then they suffer a heavy downgrade...

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA27d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY27d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay27d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos27d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7227d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY27d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator27d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum27d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z27d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad28d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga28d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot27d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose28d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE28d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername27d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy28d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde28d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8628d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8628d ago (Edited 28d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole28d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300028d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot28d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle28d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7728d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments