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Xbox to address multi platform games in spring, says former employee

DenchDeckard

Moderated wildly
What are you trying to say? One minute, "hey, it would be great if everyone got to play Xbox games". The next? "Bah, you port peggin' shills"! Which is it, Jr.?

I think everyone should be able to play whatever they want where they want its all good.

I do think there are those that have said xbox hasn't had games for years but there seem to be quite a few frothing at the idea of being able to buy the games. It's all a little confusing from all sides tbh.
 
I wonder if them licensing Xbox OS to third party means that they might try to go Android route? Though ideally they should have unified Windows and Xbox OS or created a compatibility between them.
 

SHA

Member
Until you see games like Starfield, Blade, Forza, Flight Sim, Fable, Avowed, or Indiana Jones on Playstation, there is nothing for Xbox console warriors to worry about.
Here we are, don't turn away now (don't turn away)
We are the warriors that built this town
Here we are, don't turn away now (don't turn away)
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Topher

Gold Member
I think everyone should be able to play whatever they want where they want its all good.

I do think there are those that have said xbox hasn't had games for years but there seem to be quite a few frothing at the idea of being able to buy the games. It's all a little confusing from all sides tbh.

So now point out the people who said "Xbox has no games" who are now port begging for those games.
 
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jroc74

Phone reception is more important to me than human rights
It’s quite a bit different to come out and announce that - Hifi Rush and Sea of Thieves will be available on Playstation and Switch if you have a Gamepass subscription - than announcing that - Gears of War, Forza, Fable, Indiana Jones, Hellblade 2, Halo, Avowed etc will go multi-platform.
They need to control the message. They aren’t doing that now. You just made a thread asking which Xbox games people want on PS5 and Switch, listing the biggest of the biggest titles. That’s what’s happening when nobody talks.
I get, this is a rumor. But you (and I've seen others) are adding in stuff that isnt even implied like games being ported over along with Game Pass.

Yeah thats a possibility, but all we're going on is games being ported. Thats it. And lets be real....older tentpole games are probably off limits. But games after the the big acquisitions? Indiana Jones, Hellblade 2, Avowed are probably on the table. Added Hellblade 2 because it might fall in the niche category.

What are you trying to say? One minute, "hey, it would be great if everyone got to play Xbox games". The next? "Bah, you port peggin' shills"! Which is it, Jr.?
I swear in separate threads with different ppl we are witnessing the beginnings of meltdowns.

I wonder if them licensing Xbox OS to third party means that they might try to go Android route? Though ideally they should have unified Windows and Xbox OS or created a compatibility between them.
Funny you say this, because the parallels with what happened with Windows Phone are so similar. Granted they were already doing the OEM thing, but they tried unifying the OS at that time too. Windows Phone wound up being the one left behind.

I keep saying, ppl should pay attention to what happened with Windows Phone. Not saying the same end result will happen...but the similarities are interesting.
 

Fredrik

Member
They won't be released via GamePass. They'll be sold individually.
No offense but this is your own fabrication, the only word on this is that they’ll release games on platforms where Gamepass exist.
This is why they need to talk, they need to detail their plan and not leave any room for misinterpretation.

Again, whether they say it today or in 6 months, how does saying it now help them sell Xbox units?
Because they’re not in control of the message until they talk, the lack of detail combined with social media will soon make it sound like everything will be multiplat. It’s difficult enough to control the message even when they talk since every opportunity to misinterpret something will be everywhere in the hunt for clicks.
 
I mean...too much smoke here.

They're getting obliterated in sales; it's clear that their focus on Game Pass is paramount over the console sales themselves, which just kinda...doesn't bode well.

Sony has hit after hit coming right now in TLOU2R(regardless how you feel, it still sold very well), FF7R-2, Helldivers, Ronin, Stellar Blade all within these few months. We still don't know what awaits the rest of the year, nor what their first party is up to.

I'm not sure what Microsoft has been doing of late. I don't know if it's just their missteps finally caught up with them and they're scrambling, or if they really just want to transition into this sub model that I'm not entirely sure gamers want.

They've got to find a way to make that $69B worth it and it may result in just various games coming to PlayStation and Switch 2.

I wonder how much this change in strategy will alter Elder Scrolls VI or a future port of Starfield, considering Zenimax is supposedly the source here.
 
No offense but this is your own fabrication, the only word on this is that they’ll release games on platforms where Gamepass exist.
This is why they need to talk, they need to detail their plan and not leave any room for misinterpretation.


Because they’re not in control of the message until they talk, the lack of detail combined with social media will soon make it sound like everything will be multiplat. It’s difficult enough to control the message even when they talk since every opportunity to misinterpret something will be everywhere in the hunt for clicks.

I'll bet my account vs yours. There is no chance of GamePass coming to PS5.

And again, what does controlling the message do to sell xbox units today. You're assuming they'll eventually deny the rumors, because that is the only thing that would slow the stem of concern from the xbox community over the future of xbox. Commenting on it at all other than to say it isn't true hastens the end of xbox.

How does them saying they're releasing games multiplatform control the message today that not commenting on it doesn't?
 

Braag

Member
I really fear that some of those twitter warriors are not gonna take this new strategy well.
They'll come to grips with it eventually.
Some Sony warriors on twitter were damn near cutting their wrists open when Sony started releasing their games on PC. Now, no one's complaining.
Times change and so will the meaning of "exclusivity".
 

Fredrik

Member
I get, this is a rumor. But you (and I've seen others) are adding in stuff that isnt even implied like games being ported over along with Game Pass.
It’s not added, it’s the only official word on new Bethesda games outside Xbox, was said by Phil after the acquisition. Something like : This is about delivering great games on platforms where Gamepass exist.
And that Tim guy said in late 2023 that they want Gamepass on every screen. Gamepass everywhere is their endgame dream scenario.
 
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Killjoy-NL

Member
It’s not added, it’s the only official word on new Bethesda games outside Xbox, was said by Phil after the acquisition. Something like : This is about delivering great games on platforms where Gamepass exist.
And that Tim guy said in late 2023 that they want Gamepass on every screen. Gamepass everywhere is their endgame dream scenario.
What else would their endgame dream be?

GP has a very low ceiling, incl PC where it isn't taking off at all.

The only way forward for MS, if GamePass is going to be their 'platform', is get it onto every platform possible.
Otherwise, it's a dead end.

That's why I'm curious to see if Sony and Nintendo are willing to allow it and at what cost.
 

HeWhoWalks

Gold Member
You're right. Just shows how disingenuous some users are. If their names were displayed they wouldn't vote.

Pretty sad really.
Dench..... seriously. A few of us just showed how disingenuous you yourself can be. You have a documented history of saying one thing one minute and then becoming a back-flip artist and ending up on a totally different side. Why are you now the Giver of Truth to this?
 
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Mr Moose

Member
You're right. Just shows how disingenuous some users are. If their names were displayed they wouldn't vote.

Pretty sad really.
This thread?

I picked 2 of them.
 
Funny you say this, because the parallels with what happened with Windows Phone are so similar. Granted they were already doing the OEM thing, but they tried unifying the OS at that time too. Windows Phone wound up being the one left behind.
It is such a shame that they dropped Windows Phone. It was so good (granted companies did not develop apps for it). Some stuff from Windows 8 and Windows Phone era was kinda (it was basically attempt to become Apple but it failed) cool - especially AI integrations + unified windows kernel, that would be amazing. And as Windows supports Android app nows, it would have opened a lot of possibilities. If they started producing their own silicon (like ARM), maybe there is a chance for return.
 
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HeisenbergFX4

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It’s not added, it’s the only official word on new Bethesda games outside Xbox, was said by Phil after the acquisition. Something like : This is about delivering great games on platforms where Gamepass exist.
And that Tim guy said in late 2023 that they want Gamepass on every screen. Gamepass everywhere is their endgame dream scenario.
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Astray

Member
Lmao why would Sony allow Gamepass when they have all the bargaining chips?

If Xbox doesn't go more multiplatform then they have to take a machete to studios they paid serious cash for, so if they DO want to publish games on Sony or Nintendo's platforms then they will do it on their terms.

This isn't 2020 anymore, the foreclosure strategy has been tried and has failed already.

I would be shocked if they get the 80/20 split Kotick used to get from Sony.
 

Topher

Gold Member
Just need the xbox games thread to show who the voters names are and then we can highlight who's who.

You are the one saying that folks have already said both things so hop to it.

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You're right. Just shows how disingenuous some users are. If their names were displayed they wouldn't vote.

Pretty sad really.

I voted for Starfield, Avowed, Blade, Indiana Jones, and Fable. What does that prove again?
 
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King Dazzar

Member
You're right. Just shows how disingenuous some users are. If their names were displayed they wouldn't vote.

Pretty sad really.
Surely none of this is of interest to you, as you game on a 4090 dont you? Why be so quick to judge? I think you're assuming multiple things in jumping to conclusions and the need to accuse people of being disingenuous. For example, someone might have a casual interest in an Xbox game, but not enough to think it great or buy an Xbox console for it. I'm sure there's a lot of casual interest. But thats different from thinking the game is amazing. It's not where I am as I have an XSX, but I can totally understand why someone else might not think much of Xbox as a first party, but still not mind giving a couple of their games a go.
 

jroc74

Phone reception is more important to me than human rights
You are the one saying that folks have already said both things so hop to it.

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I voted for Starfield, Avowed, Blade, Indiana Jones, and Fable. What does that prove again?
Right, I even answered what I would buy. I also posted what I did play already. Thanks Game Pass!!
 

Killjoy-NL

Member
Doesn't seem like people are really excited to actually be able to play Xbox games on PS.

It's cool that they might be available, but nothing earth shattering.
 

reinking

Gold Member
Just need the xbox games thread to show who the voters names are and then we can highlight who's who.
I voted for none other only because they are all current/previous games and I still have an XBSX. I will most likely buy future games on those consoles when things start moving in that direction.

**I looked over "other" at first. I changed my vote from none to other.
 
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ShaiKhulud1989

Gold Member
Just need the xbox games thread to show who the voters names are and then we can highlight who's who.
As a PC gamer I have nothing to prove (and I own most of MS games on steam), but Hi-Fi Rush, Forza series and even Starfield will benefit tremendously from the DualSense support.
 

icerock

Member
100% disagree because I heard it from Phils and Ybarras mouths on what their vision was

Phil approached Sony before about gamepass being on Playstation, he has approached Sony before about some of their MP games on Playstation

As far as COD goes Ybarra was the one who implored Phil to back the cash truck up and get CODs as some sort of timed exclusive towards Xbox and he never wanted to split the player base

I will die on these hills no matter what was said in emails or in interviews, I know what was said between friends just shooting the shit

Fair enough. But, it is once again polar opposite to what I have been told. ABK was Satya's idea. GamePass as a subscription service was Ybarra's pitch initially which he isn't happy about not getting enough credit for it.

And, Phil wanting GP on PlayStation/exploring MP games on PS is when they were in absolute doldrums without an open coffers from Satya to swim in. It predates the situation before consolidation happened. After that, they wanted to corner PlayStation, leaving them no choice to either give in to Xbox or leave the business. However, let's agree to disagree.
 
it be hilariously stupid if all this psy ops port begging leads to nothing but two games going to other platforms. sOT which has been out since the Xbox one days and a music rhythm game which fits switch perfectly anyways. People wanting games from a company that has no games because they keep getting served remasters is hilarious.
 

HeisenbergFX4

Gold Member
Fair enough. But, it is once again polar opposite to what I have been told. ABK was Satya's idea. GamePass as a subscription service was Ybarra's pitch initially which he isn't happy about not getting enough credit for it.

And, Phil wanting GP on PlayStation/exploring MP games on PS is when they were in absolute doldrums without an open coffers from Satya to swim in. It predates the situation before consolidation happened. After that, they wanted to corner PlayStation, leaving them no choice to either give in to Xbox or leave the business. However, let's agree to disagree.
Mike never told me GamePass was his idea and if he was disgruntled about not getting credit for it I would have 100% heard about it.

He told me about a month in advance about him leaving Xbox (which I am pretty sure I shared those receipts with Mod of War) and he never mentioned being upset over Gamepass

He told me several other reasons for his decision which a couple of have never been made public
 

Heisenberg007

Gold Journalism
it be hilariously stupid if all this psy ops port begging leads to nothing but two games going to other platforms. sOT which has been out since the Xbox one days and a music rhythm game which fits switch perfectly anyways. People wanting games from a company that has no games because they keep getting served remasters is hilarious.
And what if they port most of their games and some even start launching day one? Will that also be hilarious? 🤔
 

Spitfire098

Member
it be hilariously stupid if all this psy ops port begging leads to nothing but two games going to other platforms. sOT which has been out since the Xbox one days and a music rhythm game which fits switch perfectly anyways. People wanting games from a company that has no games because they keep getting served remasters is hilarious.
Its more hilarious if you can Imagine losing in hardware sales to a company only putting out remasters...damn says alot what the general public thinks of your product
 
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