In all honesty the pricing for new consoles in the current global economy is very concerning. I don’t think too many people want to pay $1000 or more USD for new consoles. The Switch 2 is already selling lower than expected, partially because many people are priced out.
The current Xbox and Sony consoles are surprisingly efficient consoles. I think they could last for another 5 years. Especially with graphics progression slowing.
A cheaper version of Ultimate without EA Play, Ubisoft + and the GAAS [Fortnite,etc] perks ?
Marathon seems to be getting pretty solid reviews. However, there hasn’t been much hype for the game.
Too bad the studio was made to work on a fruitless live service project to years. A Blue Point remaster of Bloodborne would have printed money.
This is a terrible idea. Firstly the characters voices originate from real voice work. Secondly, the ai could end up saying questionable things. Thirdly, some voice actors use their regular voice when acting.
I think progression of the project was a concern. I’m not sure Crystal Dynamics was the right studio to sign as a co-developer, as they had other projects.
I’m in Canada too. Due to all subscriptions going up, I’m become more-and-more conservative in terms of entertainment spending. But’ I’m also becoming apathetic to paying for subscriptions. Since despite getting an education and good salary, the cost of living just keeps going up-and-up-and-up.
I’m on the fence as whether or not I should get a switch 2. I game less-and-less due to prices, and fatigue from work. Metroid Prime 3, honestly looks like it could have been made 10-15 years ago. Sure the Switch 2 has 4k resolution, but the hardware hasn’t shown anything wows me.
I think Microsoft wants to use UE5 due to their reliance on term limited contractors. UE is an engine that contractors are generally familiar with.
I don’t think there would be strong backlash. I would be willing to part with COD, EA access and Ubisoft titles and even streaming if my subscription stayed the same.
Take COD out of Gamepass as a day one title. I feel that COD is big factor in increasing the subscription price of GP Ultimate.
All military shooters should have an immersion filter. Allow players the option to filter out over top skins by replacing them with a default skins.
No, in Kraftons statements they refer to “rights to” the IP not “ownership of” of Hi-Fi Rush.
Companies don’t generally readily sell off IPs. MS would have likely only granted Take two a license. Even when Microsoft sold Tango Games, they kept most of the IPs, and did not fully sell off the Hi-Fi Rush IP to Krafton.
Not to offend anyone. But what was Rare doing with Everwild for so many years? Development began in 2014, with a reveal in 2019. From 2019 onwards nothing was about the game.
This doesn’t explain the massive layoffs, a studio closure and several game cancellations. The Xbox’s console sales revenue dropped, but game sales and subscriptions make up the bulk of revenue and profits. I don’t understand this CEO, the company as whole has grown, so he cut 1000s of jobs. Maybe he needs a new mansion and bigger yacht?
I didn’t touch Splitgate 2. I did play the first Splitgate for maybe 10hrs. The game felt like it lacked its own identity. Even with the portal mechanics, the bland weapons, art and maps, made the game come of as a wannabe, less refined Halo.
Publishers need to be more accepting of lower profit margins, slower growth and potential stagnation. Games are a luxury. Raising prices will eventually isolate more-and-more gamers from buying new releases and paying for subscriptions.
I would like a tier without Ubisoft + and EA Play. I play games from those two publishers once in a blue moon.