MightyHedgehog
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Thanks for spoiling MS' E3 of dreams.
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Xbox E3 2016 Press Conference: June 13th at 9:30 AM PDT / 12:30 PM EDT
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Thanks for spoiling MS' E3 of dreams.
Windows10/Xbox store merge.
Colbert
Banned
A Halo Souls game would make my day!
My final predictions for the MS conference (in no particular order of showing):
First party:
Gears 4
Scalebound
Forza Horizon 3
Recore
Sea of Thieves
Crackdown 3
Halo Wars 2
Dead Rising 4
Battletoads
Age of Empires
Phantom Dust
Mistwalker game reveal
Third party:
Battlefield 1
Dishonored 2
Mass Effect Andromeda
South Park Fractured But Whole
Indies:
Cuphead
Tacoma
Below
New games (cheating I know
Hardware talk (more on W10 integration, BC games announcement, XB1 Slim)
I don't think we'll hear about Scorpio at this E3 tbh.
First party:
Gears 4
Scalebound
Forza Horizon 3
Recore
Sea of Thieves
Crackdown 3
Halo Wars 2
Dead Rising 4
Battletoads
Age of Empires
Phantom Dust
Mistwalker game reveal
Third party:
Battlefield 1
Dishonored 2
Mass Effect Andromeda
South Park Fractured But Whole
Indies:
Cuphead
Tacoma
Below
New games (cheating I know
Hardware talk (more on W10 integration, BC games announcement, XB1 Slim)
I don't think we'll hear about Scorpio at this E3 tbh.
What could they actually do to make it "elite" though? I guess the keyboard could be mechanical, but.. they already exist.
I think we'll just see a newer elite controller, maybe a white one.
They should do headset too, but yeah I would get all of those.
I thought about that but there's so much competition already there. But I guess that they could do that as MS has been making mouse and keyboards for years.
Okami Haundo
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My dream "Megaton" announcements for Microsoft:
- Xbox slim is revealed. It's a 1 TB system that launches in August for $299. All current systems are discounted by an additional $50, brining the 500GB OG console to $249
- Xbox Scorpio is announced, launches in Spring 2017, more details to follow but key info is:
- All Xbox One games/accessories are compatible
- All games will launch on both Xbox One and Scorpio (with the unspoken caveat that OG support will die after about 2 years)
- Oculus works with Scorpio, official bundles coming
- Xbox Live multiplayer is now free for everyone. Xbox Live subscription changes to "Games with Gold" subscription that gives you 6 free games each month.
- All current Xbox Live Gold members get to pick one free game from Microsoft's fall lineup ($59.99 or less)
- Playtonic is on stage to announce a partnership with Microsoft for Yooka-Laylee, Xbox One gets exclusive Banjo cameo/levels
- Xbox slim is revealed. It's a 1 TB system that launches in August for $299. All current systems are discounted by an additional $50, brining the 500GB OG console to $249
- Xbox Scorpio is announced, launches in Spring 2017, more details to follow but key info is:
- All Xbox One games/accessories are compatible
- All games will launch on both Xbox One and Scorpio (with the unspoken caveat that OG support will die after about 2 years)
- Oculus works with Scorpio, official bundles coming
- Xbox Live multiplayer is now free for everyone. Xbox Live subscription changes to "Games with Gold" subscription that gives you 6 free games each month.
- All current Xbox Live Gold members get to pick one free game from Microsoft's fall lineup ($59.99 or less)
- Playtonic is on stage to announce a partnership with Microsoft for Yooka-Laylee, Xbox One gets exclusive Banjo cameo/levels
(Please be true)
YES PLEASE! Give me a solid 7.1 headset where the chat mix isn't broken and with mic monitoring.
SpartanN92
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Does paying $40-$60 per year for XBL GOLD really upset people so much that it goes on a dream list?
You get what you pay for after all.
There is scud controllers too.
AusRoachman
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My megatons would actually be lots of new system exclusive games , though I've had a similar idea about making multi free and gold giving you free games (doubt it would be 6 though)
I am just hoping for a lot more games , however even then they will probably be years away
SpartanN92
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One that syncs directly to the console like the Halo 4 Tritton Warhead did.
I HATE being tethered to the controller when I have a headset on
I don't mind paying for Xbox Live Gold, but it bothers me that MS will start releasing the same games cheaper on PC with no MP fee.
Yes!
This headset is totally wireless with the Xbone & pc. Only stereo rather than 7.1 though but I got one cheap and it does the job for me.
You guys, I think I hear someone knocking on the E3 door...
Don't do it to yourself
Okami Haundo
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Paying for Xbox Live Gold doesn't upset me at all. It's less about what I like/dislike and more about what I think would be a unique opportunity for them. If the company with the best online multiplayer (IMO) made that feature free it would be a pretty big reversal for them, that's all.
Yep. Not sure how the hell they are doing to side step this?
Shinobi is apparently doing a pre-E3 podcast tour haha, nothing really new mentioned other than that there will be a "big surprise" at the end of the Xbox conference.. (mentions the same for Sony as well)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWOo_4xiI1Q - Haven't watched the full thing but here's the link. (Xbox at 28 minutes)
Not sure what that could contain. I still think there will be a major-Halo spinoff title announced that will clearly be a launch title for the Scorpio, and that they'll use that as a "one more thing" type situation. Guess we'll see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWOo_4xiI1Q - Haven't watched the full thing but here's the link. (Xbox at 28 minutes)
Not sure what that could contain. I still think there will be a major-Halo spinoff title announced that will clearly be a launch title for the Scorpio, and that they'll use that as a "one more thing" type situation. Guess we'll see.
It just seems really shitty that they seem to be bringing the entire xbox experience to PC but PC gets it free and us console peasants have to pay. I'd honestly probably still keep live anyways for the Games with Gold and Deals with Gold, but they could definitely gain some goodwill by making multiplayer free for xbox console owners.
They could just leave the system as is and I doubt there would be much outrage. Console players are used to paying for online and I don't think there would be a vocal enough group to get them to change. If they do remove multiplayer from the gold paywall they could possibly make it up by bringing 360 emulation to PC as well as GwG and DwG.
PackAPunchedMick
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I'm still waiting for my Blinx the Timesweeper sequel Microsoft.
LukasTaves
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Of course if the subs drop or stay the same they will lose profit. But if they increase they will have more.
Unless you think adding all that wouldn't increase their adoption, but I couldn't see why not.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
come on, don't make watch the whole thing. Please post the time.
He talks about Xbox from 28:11
Fredrik
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That conclusion only worked when there were no equal free alternative, with XBL and XB1 games appearing on PC too there will obviously be some complaining about the subscription fee, you'll now get the same experience or even better for free on PC, makes no sense to keep it that way.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
thanks
This is close to what I have. But I think something like Lawbreakers will be a console exclusive to Xbox and PC. Or maybe that Hi Rez game Paladins.
Also I think they show all new games during indie segment and the ones you listed get talked about outside the conference
Garrett 2U
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You guys, I think I hear someone knocking on the E3 door...
I hear it too!
Sounds a lot like disappointment
CalamityPixel
Member
Then they swim in money.
fuckin classic.
mad hype for this presser
SpartanN92
Banned
I'm on mobile otherwise I'd copy every response.
All valid points. I hadn't considered the PC crowd getting the same perks for free.
Gold is just such a huge money maker for Xbox I can't see them letting go of it. It would be cool if they did but I feel like it would lead to negative repurcussions on the service/sales deals/ecosystem investment side of things if they made it free.
Honestly I would just charge the PC guys too lol
Here is what they said in the actual video:
MN: This is a big year for xbox gaming, every year seems to get bigger and bigger for Xbox gaming; what do you think?
PS: This..... I think this might be one of our most special years ever.
MN: Most special year ever.
PS: Yeah I think back to some of the most important years in xbox history, you and I were there for zero hour.
MN: Yes, out in the desert.
PS: in the desert.
MN: Here in California.
PS: I think about that and you know and I think there are certain moments in Xbox history that us as fans, if I can put myself into fans of Xbox, think of as important years for us and I think this will be one of those years.
I think what he actually said is even more hype then the paraphrase.
I don't think he is talking just about a game guys, he sounds like he is finally getting to put his vision for Xbox into action.
MN: This is a big year for xbox gaming, every year seems to get bigger and bigger for Xbox gaming; what do you think?
PS: This..... I think this might be one of our most special years ever.
MN: Most special year ever.
PS: Yeah I think back to some of the most important years in xbox history, you and I were there for zero hour.
MN: Yes, out in the desert.
PS: in the desert.
MN: Here in California.
PS: I think about that and you know and I think there are certain moments in Xbox history that us as fans, if I can put myself into fans of Xbox, think of as important years for us and I think this will be one of those years.
I think what he actually said is even more hype then the paraphrase.
I don't think he is talking just about a game guys, he sounds like he is finally getting to put his vision for Xbox into action.
CrimsonEclipse
Member
Listened, dunno was hoping to hear for more megaton announcements or something...known there already been some leaks but hoping it's not too predictable.
Will find out tomorrow.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
I think they could, eventually. If there's any IP MS owns that they can use to help leverage their own platforms. It's Minecraft.
I would make a Minecraft 2 full fat version with all the bells and whistles. Make it exclusive to Xbox and Windows store. This alone could have potential to sell 25 million plus.
Then a Minecraft 2 : Lite. A cut down version for mobile / tablet etc. An introduction to the new much more expanded game and extra income source.
Predictions:
Xbox rebrand, Xbox One name being dropped in favour of just "Xbox"
Xbox Slim, XboxTV(streaming stick) and Xbox Elite (Scorpio)
The new xbox doesn't have restrictions in place for devs like the PS4K and will release early next year
Stream and play steam/PC games on your xbox
Backwards compatibility for Red Dead +other "big" 360 games announced
Cross buy on everthing and all future games that come to xbox MUST HAVE a PC version (expect an abundance of "Microsoft ruining/dumbing PC gaming" articles). There will be some solution in place for existing xbox games (maybe streaming?)
New controller has mic built in for cortana
Push as xbox as a service rather than just exclusively hardware
Multiplayer pay wall dropped
New games not already announced or leaked: Sunset overdrive 2
New Rare game
Xbox rebrand, Xbox One name being dropped in favour of just "Xbox"
Xbox Slim, XboxTV(streaming stick) and Xbox Elite (Scorpio)
The new xbox doesn't have restrictions in place for devs like the PS4K and will release early next year
Stream and play steam/PC games on your xbox
Backwards compatibility for Red Dead +other "big" 360 games announced
Cross buy on everthing and all future games that come to xbox MUST HAVE a PC version (expect an abundance of "Microsoft ruining/dumbing PC gaming" articles). There will be some solution in place for existing xbox games (maybe streaming?)
New controller has mic built in for cortana
Push as xbox as a service rather than just exclusively hardware
Multiplayer pay wall dropped
New games not already announced or leaked: Sunset overdrive 2
New Rare game
There absolutely will be a Minecraft 2. With Mod support on consoles, servers always on azure so they're always "online", etc. But I don't think it's gonna happen for a long time since it's still selling like hotcakes.
But it's not going to be exclusive, and if it is, it's timed exclusive. If they're gonna use it to push Windows stuff then I think they should wait until next gen, release it only on Xbox/PC/Windows phone, a year later put it on other platforms at that point they should already have gained a huge lead and mindshare that it's only on xbox/pc/windows phone. There's literally no way it's going to be full exclusive though.
Black Mantis
Member
They don't though, GwG is a perk not available on PC.
wapplew
Member
Must be some game changing annoucement, something that change video game forever.
Phil already said he wants it to be though, and it definitely will be once their store takes off and has some actual games they can give away for free, which with the store merger this year, that could actually be this year.
There's gonna be a point soon where the only real difference between PC and Xbox XBL Gold is that Xbox Multiplayer is behind a paywall, which is complete bullshit. And I'd keep my subscription but there's absolutely no way in hell that's even remotely fair, and IMO why they're gonna have to do *something* but I don't think removing the paywall is that. People are going to be pissed once Halo and other games actually go over and with crossplay etc and I don't think it's wise for MS to piss of the group of people that has actually supported them through the bad times of the console. But that's just me.
I predicted single player games/PC focused games (AoE etc) would be the only games going to PC to avoid that situation, but it looks like everything will which is a disaster when they try to explain why one gets charged and the other doesn't.
Yeah, for sure. Crimson Skies revival confirmed.
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