Phil and his leadership flunkies...could care less. MSFT could care less. #untouchable
100% Agree
Another $250 million game release, followed by 20% layoffs at the studio.
Can this game be played solo? No friends! :-(
Alan Wake 2 ruined games like this for me. Too much text ready and simple clue matching.
Looking forward to playing this in 2028!
Phil Spencer intensifies!
What is galling to me, and is a fault of greed capitalism, are the Executives when they are fired/laid off...receive massive payoffs (golden parachutes).
Gorgeous game, but VERY much a 'wait for the reviews' purchase.
Kena...charming and challenging...
YES!
With tax, over $3900...
Apple has some cajones, but the rich drones will buy it any.
Another observation, GaaS was started due to mobile games going F2P right? The mobile game is free, you pay by IAP events. Console/PC publishers saw that some games were mega cash cows, and wanted to recreate that success on console/PC. The rare success of LoL and Fortnite showed them it 'could' work.
I think (myself included) have held off buying most games day 1. The first 30 days are crucial to the bottom line as buyers pay full price. However, due to a shite economy/inflation (less money to spend) and buggy launch AAA games...the smart play is to wait for a sale and several updates. Better game + cheaper = good for gamers (bad for company profit).
Suspicious eyebrow intensifies!
Addendum, with all these changes (not mistakes) that resulted in over 1k layoffs since last March, the Executive team will not be receiving a 40% salary bonus in 2024. That is now reduced to 38%.
Did they add the fun?!
If you work in games and are out of work due to CEO mistakes...good luck finding a new gig. Now every open role has 3-5x applicants who will work for less. Wilson and his C Suite lackeys should be docked bonuses and stock options this year.
When I saw this game, I was struck by how it looked great with gameplay designed by a committee. When you have 10 Design and VP chiefs making you a dinner...it is trouble.
Neat, pseudo AI interaction walking sim with some puzzles. Pretty, but boring as hell.