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One Year Later, Did Microsoft Keep Its E3 2017 Promises?

E3 fast approaches, and you know what that means: New game announcements and all the gaming news you can handle are headed our way. It also means it’s time to rewind to 2017, when the three console makers made a plethora of promises during last year’s E3 festivities. Did they keep them? Let’s find out. First up: Microsoft.

ArchangelMike2898d ago

To be fair to Microsoft, they can't really be held to account if a developer is not on schedule and have to delay a game. This is no bad thing, as hopefully the game is only going to get better. Better delaying a game than releasing a broken buggy mess.

But give credit where credit is due, Microsoft kept most of their E3 2017 promise, they ones that were up to them anyway. I wonder what they'll be promising this year though?

darthv722898d ago (Edited 2898d ago )

MS did much better in sticking to what it showed more so than previously over promising and under delivering.

IamTylerDurden12898d ago (Edited 2898d ago )

People should be asking if Microsoft has delivered since E3 last year. They really have not. The ongoing criticism for Xbox has been lack of quality exclusives and weak first party infrastructure. Has that dramatically improved? I'd say no. When was the last good AAA exclusive? Forza? People also want quality new AAA IPs. They want this generations Gears, a Horizon, Bloodborne, or something of that ilk. Microsoft needs to announce some new IPs like Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, Days Gone. They need to announce some huge new IPs or they may go an entire generation without having a new, quality AAA IP.

darthv722898d ago (Edited 2898d ago )

@tyler, your concerns are noted however that is not the basis for this piece. So in sticking to the subject matter... MS has done better this past year in following through on what they showed more so than previous events.

Nothing more nothing less.

If you want to critique them on the lack of new content of their shows then go write a piece and submit it for people to discuss on.

Gazondaily2898d ago

The big promise was the power of the X. We've seen how decisively that machine has outperformed it's nearest competitor.

@darth

Absolutely. They've done well to keep their promises but now that the hardware is firing on all cylid ers they need to make some new promises or plans for the software problem that has lingered on for so long.

TFJWM2897d ago

It is easy to deliver when you don't promise much...

Alucard_4202897d ago

Maybe they did a better job, but is that what you want as fans??? Come on they can do better then what they are doing, it is still pretty bad.

DigitalRaptor2897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

@ Septic

Microsoft promised a console that had "no boundaries", "no limitations" and "no compromises": https://www.youtube.com/wat...

They also promised that it would be the only console to deliver "high-fidelity VR":
https://gamerant.com/xbox-s...

I suppose neither of these exactly relate to E3 2017, but we've since found out that neither are true.

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dumahim2898d ago

And as someone in the comments pointed out, it goes both ways. MS shouldn't get credit because the dev/publisher delivered the game on time.

NeoGamer2322898d ago

Really to assess whether MS delivered its promises or not they should've removed all third party and independent stuff from the discussion.

monkey6022898d ago

They mostly kept their promises but in hindsight those promises were weak and unimpressive to begin with. They promised a ton of multiplatform support and got it. They also launched a new iteration console with impressive specs and absolutely no true dedicated software support. I still can't believe they didn't have a single exclusive to really showcase the Xbox one X at launch. Nevermind 6 months later.

I expect much more of them this year because I refuse to believe they've just been sitting on their thumbs all this time watching their brand turn to crap

Jinger2898d ago (Edited 2898d ago )

Honestly they need to show a first party IP that really flexes the X's power if they are going to keep touting the "Most powerful console in the world" bit. Hardware is great, but let's see something that looks better than God of War if it's really so much stronger than the Pro. GoW on the Pro is breathe taking at times, Sony Devs can code like wizards.

Obviously their big flagship titles like Halo or Gears should be the ones that are going to flex the X. Forza Horizon developed for the X should be damn beautiful this year also, but if the studio doesn't have the talent... it's still going to fall behind a Sony studio that has the talent even though the X has more power.

monkey6022898d ago

I honestly respect that they aren't exclusively developing for the X1X. I think that would be poor form but that doesn't mean they can't have a game that they primarily focus developing with the X1X specs in mind. Something to truly stand out from the crowd. As it is the X has no software to really dignify the purchase.
Then again they are doing little development at all.
You could nearly skip the Xbox this gen in its entirety and miss little.
Sony has been going from strength to strength this gen but we actually need Microsoft at Sonys heels or they'll become complacent again and we all lose out

AgeInTheCage2897d ago

I love these power of the X comments by Xbox one s owner, lets not look at the glass half full now, sure xbox x is the strongest console currently out, but lets not forget that the xboxone s is the weakest console out also. SO for the 2% that own the mighty 500.00 X good for you, to you s owners i shake my head.

Poor xbox one s owners having to boast about the X like its some kind of special machine when it has ZERO exclusives taking advantage of it.

IamTylerDurden12898d ago (Edited 2898d ago )

Mike

Microsoft just released back to back unfinished games though. Sea of Thieves and State of Decay 2 were rushed out the door. Sea of Thieves lacks content, has no enemy variety, and a broken Kraken. State of Decay 2 just released as an unpolished mess. These were half baked games that needed more time in the oven. They literally did release unfinished and buggy broken games just recently.

darthv722898d ago

Your comment would be accurate if it was not for the release of recent content for SoT as well as a big 20gb patch for SoD2 that improves things. Other than that you are right... MS did release unfinished games.

Aceman182898d ago

Only thing they delivered was a powerful console, and the same old forza game. Any 3rd games was up to those devs/pubs to deliver on time.

So for me no they did not deliver on what I wanted, hence no repurchasing of an X1 console.

DerekTweed2897d ago

They may not have delivered on what you wanted, but they didn't say that they would.

dreue2897d ago

Tell me the reason for even try to defend ms? Sorry but ms and xbkx told the players in the face this:i dont care what you want, give me the money and i will give you the finger...

DerekTweed2897d ago

What about the Xbox fans that only wanted Forza?

I know a lot of people that only play forza, not even Horizon. The real Forza. They got what they want and they are happy.

Different people want different things, don't assume to speak for everyone.

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rpvenom2898d ago

waste of time article..

Click bait title promise?

Yes, they delivered on a full click bait article.

Codedan2898d ago

Why does N4G approve articles that just create a fanboy war?

Johnyra2898d ago

Maybe people like the fanboy war, i don't know i always liked all consoles.

rpvenom2898d ago

I wouldn't put the onus on N4G. They simply approve articles that are game related.

Fanboy wars are started by the fans.. Some enjoy it, some don't.. It's the way of the internet.. And in many ways.. why we even go to comment sections to begin with.. Personally I always love a good debate.. some dont.. It's just good ol' fun sometimes and comedic.. but it does get toxic from time to time don't get me wrong.. but that's the internet for ya.

darthv722898d ago (Edited 2898d ago )

Not really a waste of time as it is basically a recap of last E3 and whether or not what was shown had come to fruition. There is one about Sony as well and tomorrow there will be one about Nintendo.

You arent obligated to read them but certainly you could have a bit more understanding of what these are which are recaps. Perhaps "promise" might have not been the right choice of words since they never once said "we promise...." but I can see where you would think that is a click bait word. Overall though I would say they upheld what they showed for the most part.

rainslacker2898d ago

It's just a review of what MS showed last year, and if they delivered those promises in the time they said they would. These come out every year, and all the console makers will get one.

I didn't read the article, because I don't really care that much, but unless they were disingenuous about analyzing the facts, it's not actually clickbait...just a analytical article posing an analytical question.

sreevenkat2898d ago

After this E3 we can decide whether MS will do according to their promises done in the previous E3 or not.

trooper_2898d ago

They didn't uphold anything. It's the same old 'where are the exclusives' crap because they haven't been delivering.

Codedan2898d ago

Please elaborate what they didn’t uphold? Do you think games can be made in less then a year, 2 years?

Cmv382898d ago

Crackdown has been in development for much longer than 2 years.

showtimefolks2898d ago

Code

Crackdown
Phantom dust
Scale bound
Closing fable studio

They have no issues releasing forza every year

trooper_2898d ago (Edited 2898d ago )

And this is why Microsoft gets away with crap.

This isn't about 'two years'. It's about getting people to buy your freaking console in the first place.

IamTylerDurden12898d ago

People have been complaining to Microsoft about lack of exclusives and first party for years. It didn't start last E3.

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GUTZnPAPERCUTZ2898d ago

They delivered on the Xbox One X, it is now my go to console for multiplats :)

Ricegum2898d ago

Shame it's not anyone's go to for exclusives though.

dreue2897d ago

How guys are so gappy with so less... Lol the x? What is the piint to play multi plat gsmes? Sorry but my pc out performs the x very easy....

TheColbertinator2898d ago

Microsoft has satisfied all my gaming needs. And a few more intimate needs too ;)

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remixx1162898d ago (Edited 2898d ago )

So thats what the service in "gaas" means!!!!

rainslacker2898d ago

Question is...will there be a happy ending?

dreue2897d ago

Get burn in the ass probably? Because i see your needs as lack of brain....

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

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Jin_Sakai14d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio13d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing13d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9213d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit13d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing13d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9213d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Steam Controller (2026) review

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cl198314d ago (Edited 14d ago )

Seams like a nice controller

Reaper22_14d ago

Two analog sticks acrossvftom each other is a no go.When will everyone learn.

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