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On Quantum Break and Windows 10

MR BLACKMAGIK writes, "Over this past week, Xbox fans and otherwise have been shouting through their keyboards at the recent Windows 10 announcement for Quantum Break. Somehow, a seemingly trivial announcement, got turned into a huge debacle. It’s par for the course these days for Xbox."

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Khaotic3739d ago

Be glad when this blows over, I'm getting tired of these articles already

T1ttyMunch3r3739d ago

Funny, when The Witness, Street Fighter V, and Firewatch are PS4/PC exclusives, PS4 fanboys don't seem to mind. But when an Xbox game comes to PC, suddenly they all have powerful gaming rigs, and there's no reason to buy the console.

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freshslicepizza3739d ago

funny isn't it? it's also quite odd how so many get up in arms when we see comparisons all the time between the ps4 asnd xbox one with games like fallout 4 and many other multiplatform games but when the pc is announced what do we hear? who cares, it's not relevant. the pc is not a console. doesn't matter because those pc's costs two thousand dollars.

now it's like " hey cool, now i don't need an xbox one, i can play it on my pc"

we get it, the console wars are a huge attraction and some will do and say just about anything to make sure their preferred system is always trumping the other.

LackaJaKane3739d ago

Doesn't these windows 10 games on pc = DRM?

Fin_The_Human3739d ago

Just goes to show you how awesome this game is.

People were really jealous of the fact when it was announced that they could not play on other consoles and now they are clotting and just running with happiness because its on PC even though they won't play it on PC they just want to say it out of spite.

343_Guilty_Spark3739d ago

The Witness and Fire watch are likely coming to Xbox One now that Both developers are free.

DigitalRaptor3739d ago (Edited 3739d ago )

Funny, how the PS4 still has numerous FULL exclusives and Sony isn't showing an initiative to make their console 99.9% multiplatform machines.

You lose on that perspective mate. Trying to make it seem about grand hypocrisy isn't going to work because that is not why people are talking about this to any great degree. Try understanding why people are talking about this before you spout nonsense about PS4 gamers "not minding console exclusives".

And it's not odd to me that the ones staunchly defending this move are Xbox gamers. These people are distracted by the on surface benefits without seeing anything else that Microsoft PR wants them to. PC gamers who know why they game on PC know that this is not good for their interests. This is Games for Windows Live - part 2: http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

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freshslicepizza3739d ago

from the article,
"The argument against this decision by Microsoft is mind boggling. It does nothing but help Xbox One and Windows 10 owners. At the very least it doesn’t hurt anyone. But alas this is the price we pay for war. All wars produce casualties. This war seems to have claimed the common sense of a loud minority of gamers."

pretty much this.

Somebody3739d ago

It's funny.

Remedy's Alan Wake was supposed to be the lead game introducing Windows Vista but after some delays it was turned into an XBox 360 exclusive. They said the couch is the best and only way to enjoy the game.

Now, Remedy's Quantum Break was supposed to be a system seller for the X1 but after some delays it have to bear the burden to promote Windows 10, too. At least there's no mention of couch gaming.

Khaotic3739d ago

It is funny... The fact that you care

Benjammin253739d ago

As a PS4 and PC owner, I kinda understand where Xbox fans are coming from. I literally have no reason to get an Xbox one now. While it is good that more people get to play these games, this could very well be the end of the Xbox brand. And without that competition, Sony could begin to get complacent because they feel like they're untouchable.
I know I'm probably going to be marked for trolling for saying this, but the Xbox One is possibly the most irrelevant console ever made. Without exclusives, what's the point of gaming on a console?
If Sony began to bring their exclusives to PC, I'd sell my PS4 and just upgrade my PC. I think competition is good for the industry and the less players on the table, the less creativity and imagination that will be in our games.

T1ttyMunch3r3739d ago

I agree with some things you have mentioned. But the biggest problem is there is no pc that can play the latest games for less than 300

Benjammin253739d ago

Yeah but the money you'll save over a few years not having to buy Xbox live or PS Plus could go towards a good rig. Consoles are becoming more irrelevant by the day. I'm not against everyone playing on PC, but I feel like the industry would be very different if consoles didn't exist.

Lenrulesdaworld3739d ago

Xbox isn't going anywhere 20 million people bought the platform, MS will figure out a way to sell the console. Beside casuals and hardcore console gamer's will still buy xbox's for their console exclusives. They only lose pc gamer's and everyone isn't going to start playing on pc to play xbox games. One more thing, they aren't getting rid of the xbox live subs, that's their money maker right there. So don't expect them to get rid of xbox cause pc gamers aren't pay for live.

Benjammin253739d ago

But what's the reason to get an Xbox One over a PS4 anymore? Anyone who wants to get a console will probably choose PS4 for it's exclusives and will probably choose to buy a PC further down the road if they want to play the Xbox exclusives.

Fin_The_Human3739d ago (Edited 3739d ago )

@ Ben - Some people like Pepsi over Coke, just means that we all have personal preference.

XB Live would be one reason someone would want the XB1.

The XB1 controller would be another reason that people would want the XB1.

Also console will soon get to that affordable price where people can afford both.

I never understood the hate for MS and the XBoxbrand, if anything Sony gamers should be thanking MS for the PS4 success and awesomeness.

We all know what happens when Sony get arrogant as the PS3 launch was proof of that.

Having MS leave the console market will not be good for gamers and if you can't see why then I really don't see how you can can your self a gamer.

tinynuggins3739d ago

@Ben. You're missing the point. It's like saying why buy a bike if you have a car? Because maybe you like riding a bike!

freshslicepizza3739d ago (Edited 3739d ago )

what you are saying is console gaming is inferior without exclusives to sell it. the part you are forgetting is not everyone can afford a ps4 plus a pc capable of playing games like quantum break. so those current 55 million console owners (and growing) are still going to weigh in on what the ps4 offers and what the xbox one offers with no real concern of what the pc offers. which means quantum break and other exclusive games that are now console exclusives is just as relevant then as it is now.

but we will continue to read comments from these so called fence sitters who act like they were going to get a xbox one on top of their ps4 and pc and now after over 2 years of the xbox one being out are suddenly not going to.

http://n4g.com/news/1812049...

@Benjammin25,
i find this old comment to really tell the whole story which highlights the new found interest in pc gaming is actually not really true.

LP-Eleven3739d ago

How would they feel like they're "untouchable" after a gen like the 7th? They've already been down that road AND dominated a gen before the Xbox was even a player in this game. Sony will be fine.

As for the X1, it could mean less unit sales, but there's guarantee of that.

mark_parch3739d ago

it will not be the end of xbox lol. there will always be the need for a console or a cheaper more streamlined alternative

green3739d ago

So what your saying is that your PS4 catalog of games consist only of exclusives? No multiplat on PS4 because it would be foolish to play an inferior mutiplat when you can get a better version at a cheaper price on you PC right?

Shy_3739d ago

By purchasing quantum break for PC on the windows 10 store you are buying into the xbox brand. Xbox is trying to extend their brand and services beyond simply the console. So even if you don't buy an xbox one, you're still buying xbox branded games and playing games in the same ecosystem - supporting MS nonetheless...

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Bigpappy3739d ago

Who cares? Just play the game if it appeals to you.
I don't game on PC anymore. I haven't done that in year, because I don't like screwing around with setting and drivers, plus upgrading hardware and having a PC connected to my TV in my living room. I would also have to have a dedicated gaming PC. I find that a waste of my money, as game run just fine on Xbox. I am fine with grabbing a controller and flopping on the couch the way I have been for years.

rainslacker3739d ago (Edited 3739d ago )

I brought my X1 for QB, and brought it last year to take advantage of some sales.

At first, with this announcement, I thought maybe I didn't have to, thought through some buyers remorse thoughts, then got over it.

I'm kind of glad I got the X1 when I did, because had I waited, I would have just played QB on the PC...although would have used it as an excuse to upgrade my well aged video card....and I would never have gotten the X1. While this may seem like I wasted money to some, I still actually prefer playing on consoles, and intend to buy this for the X1. In the mean time, I don't really have to worry about MS releasing on PC, because it won't have much effect on me.

I might still take the opportunity to upgrade my video card though. I'll rationalize it as I can use cross play and save with the PC version of the game. My fiancee will shake her head(like she's doing now that I told her this), then let me do with my money what I please.:)

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You're still overlooking this Remedy sci-fi shooter, and its 89% cheaper on Steam Deck

Before Control Resonant launches, you need to play Remedy's mind-bending Quantum Break, one of the best third-person shooters around.

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15 Xbox Games That Should Make the Multiplatform Jump

While there’s likely already a list behind closed doors, one can still speculate and offer logical suggestions for titles new and old that should find their way into the PlayStation and Switch libraries.

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GamerRN786d ago

Single A games and live service games. Those make sense

S2Killinit786d ago

None of it makes sense. But its happening.

Ps5conehead786d ago

That’s up to Microsoft they want return on there investment. From buying up those publishers. That’s what there in business for. And they made a mistake putting day one exclusive on game pass. So now Microsoft wants to profit any way they can.its called buisness . Just like Sony putting games on pc a year are two after ps5 launch.
So if they can make money off PlayStation and Nintendo. They will do that. And I bet soon real soon they will release some aaa exclusives .and I bet one day it will be same day release

TheEroica786d ago

Sony gamers begging for Xbox games.... Who would've thunk it?

BISHOP-BRASIL786d ago

Yeah, because random site off the internet represents all Sony gamers, they have the letter of attorney and all...

S2Killinit786d ago

Lol what a spin. You dizzy?

AsunaYuukiTheFlash785d ago (Edited 785d ago )

We don’t care about shovelwares. Get that junk out of PS5

StormSnooper785d ago

More like MS begging to put their games on PlayStation.

TheEroica784d ago

Keep begging Sony gamers!

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Friendlygamer786d ago

Some of these seem to be exclusive for lack of enthusiasm of the publisher rather than because of deals. A lot of cool indies skip ps for some reason like katana zero, el paso, elsewhere and gunbrela

S2Killinit786d ago

Even more indies skip xbox. We know that right?

Friendlygamer786d ago

Quality over quantity, Microsoft got some really interesting and curated niche games on their machines, maybe in part because of gamepass

S2Killinit786d ago

Quality and MS are not things you bring up in same sentence.

shinoff2183786d ago (Edited 786d ago )

Alot of indies skip xbox to. It goes round and round. Personally I think your off base on that but no need to have the argument.

Friendlygamer786d ago

Between katana zero, valheim, Battletech, el passo... I don't feel off base. maybe ps got a million of light novel games that will never release on Xbox but like I've said, I'm talking about niche games highlights, the 10%.

  Heck, it's probably thanks to Microsoft that the s.t.a.l.k.e.r games came to console ps included, meanwhile Sony backwards compatibility continues to be extremely anemic.

And I'm sure most ps5 users are happy to ignore these games and just play wathever new 3rd person action game is trending but it's cool that Microsoft gives some love to smaller audiences and software preservation

shinoff2183785d ago

Again your off base just to be snide. All it's showing though is your ignorance.

One light novels wtf is that even. Ps has plenty of pretty damn good indies.

Speaking of indies and ms being responsible. You know F.I.S.T. of course you do alot of you guys just support gamepass. Well here's a history of Sony being responsible for helping indies. Look up the China project from Sony.

Lastly lol your ignorance showing again. Sony has plenty of games. Personally third person is better then first anyway but that's besides the point. Sony gets so many games that xbox doesn't get because yall don't support the games. Jrpgs being a great example. I personally am not into every Sony first party game. Alot of us aren't. On the other side you don't get to eat often so you gobble up everything. Me personally God of War not my cup, etc. For me I'm into jrpgs and ms just can't touch Sony on those. Again because the Xbox base doesn't support it. Devs dont wanna waste their time or money. Hit me up when falcom develops a game over there.

Speaking of third person narrative games. Aren't yall drooling over hellblade 2. The first one was Sony exclusive at one point. Another not my cup game. Showing we don't have to fall in line and agree we love everything Sony puts out. The facts are they sell though unlike elsewhere(not nintendo)

StormSnooper785d ago

You are same person as GamerRN, yes?

Abnor_Mal786d ago

They really think PlayStation fans would want to play Redfall? Pfft.

Personally nothing on that list would be any game I’d want to play.

TwoPicklesGood786d ago

I’d absolutely love Hellblade 2, Palworld, and Quantum Break on ps5 as I’m sure tons of others would too. There’s nothing wrong with wanting games from another console and its sad that people try to act like they aren’t interested in them.

shinoff2183785d ago

While indont agree with the games. I agree with the point. Your not wrong.

DarXyde786d ago

Sunset Overdrive makes very good sense. Palworld might.

Don't know about the others. Hellblade II does make sense given the original launched on PS4 first. Quantum Break was a massive letdown for me. I absolutely hated the whole TV show thing and I don't think anyone should have to relive that on modern hardware.

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Now that Remedy owns Control, it’s time to reclaim Quantum Break

Alan Wake 2 studio Remedy Entertainment has reclaimed the rights to Control, and now sci-fi hit Quantum Break deserves the same treatment.

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Petebloodyonion802d ago

Totally agree with that especially when Quantum Break has several references to Alan Wake and Alan Wake make allusions to QB.
I do believe that MS and Remedy can work things out and MS has usually been nice to devs and publishers regarding IP.

Obscure_Observer802d ago

They can't "reclaim" what was never theirs.

Petebloodyonion802d ago

I’m sure we can settle for purchase from MS the IP.

Lightning77802d ago

MS is not doin anything with it. Plus they're doing a multiverse of their own so Remedy needs the IP.

If MS wants to have exclusive let it be timed for 6 months then go to other platforms. MS seems to be, let's say, generous with some if their games as of late.

Or have QB2 be multiplat from the jump, put it on GP. Keeping QB2 as an exclusive is kinda weird these days.

Obscure_Observer802d ago (Edited 802d ago )

@Petebloodyonion

"I’m sure we can settle for purchase from MS the IP."

Good luck

@Lightning77

"MS is not doin anything with it."

Japan Studio is dead nd Sony isn´t doing anything with Bloodborne either! Yet I can 100% guarantee that there´s a far bigger demand for a sequel, remake or even a remaster for that game from both PS5 and PC gamers.

That been said, why don´t you ask Sony tol sell the IP to Fromsoftware now that according to rumors, they bought Elden Ring from Bandai?

ZwVw802d ago (Edited 802d ago )

Reclaim? That would mean that they actually owned the ip at one point, which they never did (MS always has). Apples & oranges. Remedy always owned the Control ip (just not the publishing), as they have with Alan Wake.

About as likely as them getting the Max Payne rights from Rockstar.

mastershredder802d ago (Edited 802d ago )

Sending you game to a publisher does not mean they get "rights to own it " unless that was part of the contract (monetary/ strategic reasons). 505 was the publisher they worked with to publish and distribute it, it dos not mean that 505 flat out "owned" anything, clearly they did have a special arrangement that made them open to limit their publishing rights. and so here we are and big whoop

Jingsing802d ago (Edited 802d ago )

Yeah get Quantum Break PS5, only if you put it on disc with all the associated movie material.

isarai802d ago

I mean they got the Alan Wake IP back from MS, so I feel like they could get QB back as well

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