"this is kindof shady on MS’s part; it confirms that Switch users have to have a Live account to play with XBL users, ie MS has control of things server side."
How is it shady on Microsoft part? You need an Epic account to play Fortnite, Ubisoft account to play Ubisoft Games, EA account to play EA Games etc.. It's a Microsoft IP which means you'll need a Microsoft account to play Minecraft lol
That's like saying Match Attax cards should be banned from all shops that are aimed at kids lol. No way EA will lose potential profit.
"where were they when Sony asked for cross play last gen"
People have been saying this without any proof, Please could you link me to when Sony said they wanted cross-play?
State of Decay 2 isn't full retail price.
"I just assumed that all xbox games were developed for xbox first and ported"
Xbox One is using a customized version of Windows 10, all games on Xbox One and Windows 10 Store will be using Universal Windows Platform instead of .exe which requires no porting.
I can't wait for Crackdown 3. The multiplayer is going to be fun with 100% destructible environment. Intriguing!
This is the first time Xbox One had an exclusive beta unless you're counting Early Access section which Xbox gamers can purchase at a discounted price before they inflate their game when it leaves early access. What about PlayStation 4 with Black ops 3 beta, Monster Hunter World beta, Destiny beta etc...
Odd. I just purchased 2-year Xbox Game Pass subscription for about $120
Forza Horizon 4
Cross-play isn't the problem. It's Sony keeping your epic account hostage. What if you purchased a season pass in Fortnite on Xbox One and decided to play the game with the same Epic account on PlayStation 4? Your same account is automatically locked from playing it on Xbox One or Switch