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    Xbox MAGG - Xbox insiders claim acquired studios disgruntled. Sales bonuses no longer exist!

    Bolstered by insider sources, according to MAGG on the XNC podcast at the 46:00 mark, there's unrest among developers at Xbox-acquired studios. Allegedly, staff are dissatisfied with changes in their compensation structure, particularly the absence of sales bonuses under Xbox's ownership. Xbox...
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    Playstation Which Xbox published games are you planning on buying on your Playstation?

    With the inevitable Xbox releases coming to PS, which games are you thinking of picking up? For me personally, I'd like to see a Gears Of War collection as main choice. I'd also take a peek at Halo and Hi-Fi Rush.
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    Xbox Tom Warren and Paul Tassi get into a scrap on Twitter regarding Xbox strategy

    Tom Warren lays out the obvious, Tassi disparages it like an upset xboy….
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    Analysis The Game Awards analysis and the “Xbox Tax”

    During my morning coffee/ Twitter scroll, I came across a good post analysing the perceived bias against Xbox at the Game Awards. Of course it’s nonsense, but this poster has done the homework proving it as such…. Text incase Twitter doesn’t load…. Wanted to speak on this "Xbox Tax"...
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    Xbox Controversy Surrounds Missing IGN Review in Metacritic's Starfield Aggregates - IconERA original

    Controversy Surrounds Missing IGN Review in Metacritic's Starfield Aggregates ———————- Edit : Update, 5th Sep 2023 - over a week later, the IGN review has finally been added to the Xbox Metacritic score, dropping the overall aggregate. ———————- In the gaming community's anticipation of...
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    Discussion Would you have picked up Red Dead Redemption on PS4/5 if it were 60fps, but are opting out due to 30?

    As the title says, Would you have picked up Red Dead Redemption on PS4/5 if it were 60fps, but are opting out due to 30? Just curious on the opinions. I myself certainly would, but have no interest otherwise. 🙇🏼
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    Discussion PlayStation moving Hard into Cloud gaming

    Zubi tech (Followed by Digital Foundry) has some seemingly insider info on Sony’s cloud expansion, project q, etc…. Let them fight!
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    Xbox 7 year Arkane Studios veteran leaves studio to untap his potential

    Guys been the Level Designer on DEATHLOOP | Dishonored | Wolfenstein. Also a he/him
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    Discussion Tom Warran critiques upcoming game for playing as a Cop. Gets ratioed to hell. Locks down Twitter

    Tom Warren, usually a game commentator and MS ambassador throws his reputation under a bus with his extreme Woke take. Initially I thought it was tounge in cheek, but follow up posts confirm his narrow and bias world view….Personally I’ve had enough of these morons…..thoughts? Etc...
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    Xbox Rumour | Xbox Gamepass potentially no longer to contain full 1st party catalog

    Xbox may be pulling one of its first party games, Quantum Break from game pass. Indicating game pass, may not be a complete catalogue of first party games into the future as has always been its hallmark…..
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    Playstation Storage Wars - PS5 Vs Xbox Series

    PS5 NVM upgrade Vs XsSX Proprietary PS5 Needs screwdriver skills PS5 is internal and not transportable XsSX needs no screwdriver and plugs in like an SD Card XsSX is transportable between consoles due to above Price however is half on PS5. Which approach is your preference?
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    Playstation Sony allocates PSVR2 onto Amazon JP - moves to #1 in gaming overtaking Switch and Games

    Would like a decent explanation of where the FUD article has come from with this result…. Via Polish Paul VR…
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    Discussion Phil Spencer speaks sense for once - already getting lined up in the scope sights of left activists

    Xbox Exec Praises Devs For Releasing Games Amid Culture of ‘Cancellation' https://kotaku.com/phil-spencer-hogwarts-legacy-high-on-life-game-pass-1850003635 “It feels like today seeking joy is an act of defiance,” Spencer said. “Our creators who bravely and intentionally release their visions...
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    Xbox (Rumor) Fable has been restarted internally (Locked till conformation)

    https://boards.4channel.org/v/thread/623011304 Microsoft game management….shakes head
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    Xbox VFX Artist for Bossa Studios claims Many Devs have been desperately trying to get Series S dropped - it’s an albatross for next gen

    What are your thoughts? The gen has barely started, how will the S hold back innovation later in the gen? Edit: tweet now deleted, Phil must’ve gotten on the horn he’s going to pull the dudes gamepass privilege. Not quite sure how to get screencaps on here…...
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    Playstation PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2) hands on previews are here, and the results are simply magnificent

    Best interactions & best display on the market. Most in-depth video by Eurogamer….enjoy… "The resolution in the headset is unbelievable. I've played on a lot of different VR headsets before. This is probaly the sharpest and most detailed I've ever used." “Even the visuals afforded by my...
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    Discussion Xbox is the smallest earner for Activision/Blizzard after Sony, Apple & Google in that order - more drama for the platform

    Just to add more curveballs to all the acquisition & consolidation talk. Ms wanting to kneecap the competition or it would simply be to expensive to do? How about over time with gradual transition?
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    Playstation Jason Blundell Leaves Deviation Games - and this time it’s not a MS studio

    Jason Blundell was the chief creative officer for Deviation. Dave Anthony has moved into the director role now - director credit on Black Ops 1 and 2. What is surprising here is that it’s only been a year. A new studio partnering with Sony for a AAA shooter. It’s only one man, not a mass...
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    Xbox Hypothetical discussion should Microsoft acquisition of Activision fail

    Looking for a mature discussion on Microsofts strategy should Activision sale fall through. Didn't want to clutter other threads with off topic. Would rather not see one sentence answers - "IT WANT FAIL BRUH" What would Microsoft do with the budget for the ActBliz acquisition - Attempt to...