Was gunna mention dead mage games as a possible acquisition as children of morta is bloody fantastic but I just saw they are located in Iran so that will be a no go.
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I really never get the restrictions when it comes to companies spending money and trying to make their platform as competitive as possible. If Sony or Microsoft are willing to pay money to get a game exclusive to their platform, then that is simply the way the business works. People come up with so many restrictions that are not workable in the real world.
How big was The Witcher before CD Projekt Red took the IP?
SpiderMan was already a huge IP, and this was something that was followed by a developer actually doing the game justice after so many subpar games were put out. Microsoft does not need a huge IP, or an established juggernaut. All they need is to do a fantastic game and the success will follow.
I agree with you that Microsoft doesn't need some big licensed game, that's literally what I just said. My point wasn't that only big IPs sell games, my point was that it's absolutely not true that a big IP doesn't help sales. How big was the Witcher before the first Witcher game? Not very. But how much more would the first game have sold if it were a Lord of the Rings or Song of Ice and Fire (maybe a bit early) game?
A licensed IP doesn't make a good game, but it absolutely sells games. Good or bad sometimes to be fair, those sub-par Spiderman games sold pretty well themselves.
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In Australia they usually set a ceiling if no price is given when the pre orders enter their system and then refund or try to get you to do store credit on anything above actual retail. I know the Xbox one x was live at EB around feb before the price was known and they had a placeholder price of 999
edit: just price checked the all digital promo price they are running and it's forJB hifi Australia so I'm saving my dollarydoos 😭
Oh I'm well aware, but sensibility isn't the strong suit of a lot of people online....
Looks to be from JB Hi-Fi, an Australian retailer. That price here wouldn't surprise me, sadly!
I don't know why I said European that format is for anyone but america lol. Sorry to hear about those prices though.
At the current exchange rate, that's US$750... so perhaps a little high - but we'd expect to pay more than a straight currency conversion would suggest, in any case.
We have a GST which is included in the advertised price. Assuming that and historically weak conversion rate you are looking around 650-700USD.
My hope is that at some point down the line, Microsoft does get a superhero game, and that they have what it takes to push out a stellar title. It could be a stealth game around Punisher. It could be a RPG with choice around say Sinestro and all his scheming.
It does not have to be Iron Man, Superman, or quests around a villain like Thanos/Doctor Doom (although the latter is something that would have my attention). What makes people stand up and notice is whether a game is great, and this is something that sets up sequels in for greater things.
Microsoft has done a lot of things to try and diversify their lineup, and this is something that would accomplish something similar with a more visible and recognizable character. What is not to love?
Has this been shared yet?
I know a lot of people are nervously waiting for Infinite flighting news...
Regarding 343i's radio silence...
I know a lot of people are nervously waiting for Infinite flighting news...
Regarding 343i's radio silence...
Except Ori, QB, DS and Bloodborne aren't classified as money-hats. Money-hatting is presenting a big (hat) of money purely to bar it from the other systems
Pretty interesting interview with Jerry Hook (343i Head of Design Halo Infinite, former Bungie) about designing live service games:
Podcast Link
Key takeaways for me:
'community is the endgoal'
Involving the community as soon as possible via special events / invites and small scale flighting
They have an economist on the team for helping with all things monetization
He's not said this specifically in regards to Infinite... but he talks about building a long term platform... which would fit perfectly with talk about Halo Infinite as a platform
Podcast Link
Key takeaways for me:
'community is the endgoal'
Involving the community as soon as possible via special events / invites and small scale flighting
They have an economist on the team for helping with all things monetization
He's not said this specifically in regards to Infinite... but he talks about building a long term platform... which would fit perfectly with talk about Halo Infinite as a platform
I got my launch XB1 for £399 because a store guessed the price wrong before E3 price announcement.
Better for them to go high.
I hope MS doesn't go after any superhero games. I'd much rather see them explore new IP. Superhero stuff is rather played out at this point, and if they do it they will only do an already overexposed, high profile character like Spider Man, Batman-tier. If they have to, please contract an outside studio. I'd be crushed if e.g. Initiative were being wasted on more Marvel stuff instead of setting them free to imagine something new.
I want the next Shadow of the Colossus or Okami or Gears (1). Things that are fresh and different, and very high quality, not just figuring out how to work a bunch of well-defined signature moves into another 3rd person action game.
Just my opinion... I get that commercial realities may lead to my disappointment.
I want the next Shadow of the Colossus or Okami or Gears (1). Things that are fresh and different, and very high quality, not just figuring out how to work a bunch of well-defined signature moves into another 3rd person action game.
Just my opinion... I get that commercial realities may lead to my disappointment.
Just a topic of discussion. I don't think there are any credible rumors. More "Sony has Spider Man, what about MS?"
Huge get for MS, really, really impressive hire there. Next gen sounds incredibly promising.
If Xbox is going to bother with a licensed game, it should be a game in the Avatar: TLA series
I'm not really into this topic but that Spiderman game sold 13 Million copies. I feel like we might see more licensed games that are not developed for the quick cash but as a potential big blockbuster. Just like The Witcher can now become a Netflix hit when made from a game into a TV series. In a way this is less risky than a completely new IP, because some people will jump on board more easily.
Former Gameplay programmer at Rockstar,Obsidian and Ready at Dawn join InXile as Sr Gameplay Programmer https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymgardner
work on :
Max Payne 3
RDR1
South Park
The order 1886
Lone echo 1 et 2
Next RAD project ?
Inxile is hugely recruiting into its engineering team, and it is still recruiting senior gameplay engineers.
work on :
Max Payne 3
RDR1
South Park
The order 1886
Lone echo 1 et 2
Next RAD project ?
Inxile is hugely recruiting into its engineering team, and it is still recruiting senior gameplay engineers.
definitely. it is so exciting to see MS investing heavily into Xbox again.. next gen will be great.
Soooo happy about them! My favs at the moment!
(all recent hires suggest that it will have 3rd/1st person perspective, most impressive work by Gardner is Max Payne 3's gameplay)
P.S. I'm burning to get Wasteland: Vegas (Add Sawyer from Obsidian to the team, and add Avellone and you have perfect dream-team RPG studio with true industry legend Fargo at helm)
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I guess we are gonna see a few World Premiere of Japanese games at E3 !
Whats the difference? In both cases they are paying 3rd party dev to have game on their own system.
Some folks truly are running wild with the most ridiculous claims in the next gen speculation thread now huh? It makes MisterX actually look legit in comparison. It's pretty sad, lol.
In one case you are funding the game and most of the time publishing it, like Tell Me Why.
In the other case the game is already funded and is gonna be available on every platform (like Tomb Raider) and you are giving money to block that.
Going to stick to my guns and say InXile is the one to look out for. Brian Fargo isn't one to overlook with resources he has now.
Be at peace with the crap and filter it. When there is gold beneath the rubble you will find it.
Blocking for timed exclusive, well yes that is pretty stupid.
I know we have heard that all before, and even though we are getting FF, Yakuza etc. I want the old 360 days of exclusive Japanese titles from bigger developers.
In a publishing situation , then they are paying for the entire development of the game, the publisher is taking all the risk, the developers have pitched the game to that publisher. This is typically why these types of deals have the publisher owning the IP also.
This is the developer/publisher business relationship for 99% of games.
For platform holders the risk is mitigated by utilising these titles as marketing campaigns.
Marketing campaigns to sell the platform to consumers.
Now there is a very clear division between that transaction and the other types of deals that involve another publishers.
Platform holders selling their unique position of owning an advertising platform seen by millions.
In return they ask for exclusivity or content.
Primarily this is happening with publishers.
One thing I think Xbox is still missing is the « make your dream come true » factor that Sony managed to nail with Shenmue 3, FF7 Remake and The Last Guardian.
I would love to see Xbox go seek dormant IP with a devoted fanbase that would make for awesome reactions if they see a new episode or a remake being revealed.
I would love to see Xbox go seek dormant IP with a devoted fanbase that would make for awesome reactions if they see a new episode or a remake being revealed.
The thing is people stopped caring as much since Sega showed zero interest for so long.
5+ years ago this would have been huge.
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