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shinobi602 · Nov 15, 2013

Well, the Ryse embargo is Thursday at 6 AM EST, so it's not right at midnight launch...

Monday, November 18 at 6am PT/9am ET

Dead Rising 3
Killer Instinct
LocoCycle
Crimson Dragon
Powerstar Golf
Zoo Tycoon

Tuesday, November 19 at 9pm PT/11:59pm ET
Xbox One hardware/platform

Wednesday, November 20 at 6am PT/9am ET
Forza Motorsport 5

Thursday, November 21 at 3am PT/6am ET
Ryse: Son of Rome

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/15/where-are-igns-xbox-one-reviews

Whoo

It's PS4 day, but what about the Xbox One? Don't worry. We'll be getting to it. We'll have a review of Microsoft's console live on Kotaku at 9pm PT on Tuesday, November 19 (that's midnight on Tuesday for those of us on the east coast). The system launches on Friday, the 22nd.

Sony allowed us to review their console and launch games all at the same time. Microsoft is doing things a little differently, staggering review embargoes throughout next week. Look for Dead Rising 3 and Crimson Dragon reviews as soon as Monday and Ryse on Thursday.

http://kotaku.com/heads-up-our-xbox-one-review-will-run-on-tuesday-night-1465171347

Shaunboy97 · Nov 15, 2013

It begins!!! Can't wait!!!

Haines · Nov 15, 2013

Its like one storm starts to calm, and another hits head on.

My gamer heart cant take it lol

chubigans · Nov 15, 2013

Ryse embargo expires on launch night eh?

Huh.

ParityBit · Nov 15, 2013

Awesome! Such a great time to be a gamer!

Although its all so hard on the wallet and free time.

Marvel · Nov 15, 2013

Hooray!

MThanded · Nov 15, 2013

Ryse embargo 0_o

errrrr

The Living Tribunal · Nov 15, 2013

oVerde · Nov 15, 2013

Shall be blood!

wait.. they are holding Ryse reviews to the launch day? lol

Terbinator · Nov 15, 2013

Dat Ryse embargo.

Is no one doing an Xbone OT?

CrunchinJelly · Nov 15, 2013

If DR3 and Crimson Dragon are up on Monday does that mean the press have consoles already?

EagleEyes · Nov 15, 2013

chubigans said:
Ryse embargo expires on launch night eh?

Huh.

Thats what Sony should have done with Knack.

DTLIONS1013 · Nov 15, 2013

I need to know if Ryse is good before the midnight launch.....

mcrommert · Nov 15, 2013

chubigans said:
Ryse embargo expires on launch night eh?

Huh.

har...i believe they mean Thursday during the day which could be as early as 24 hours before launch

Mostly it seems this strategy is to blanket the week with reviews so the news never tapers off...seems like a good idea

Doffen · Nov 15, 2013

Ryse is GOTY!
The only review you'll need is in the OT.

Majine · Nov 15, 2013

Someone said to me that Ryse's QTEs are gone. Now I don't know what this game is anymore.

Terbinator · Nov 15, 2013

CrunchinJelly said:
If DR3 and Crimson Dragon are up on Monday does that mean the press have consoles already?

Of course they do lol.

H3xum · Nov 15, 2013

The Living Tribunal said:

Yeah buddy

Orca · Nov 15, 2013

EagleEyes said:
Thats what Sony should have done with Knack.

To be fair, Knack's was up a day earlier but the game had been on sale for a week or more at most places.

Gary Whitta · Nov 15, 2013

Here are my predictions:

Ryse will be obliterated. It's probably the best-looking launch title on either system but I keep hearing nothing but bad things about the rest of it.

Dead Rising 3 will be 7s and 8s. Most popular second purchase.

Forza 5 will be the PGR3 of this launch, the clear #1 choice.

Crimson Dragon, I have no idea. Could go either way.

Zoo Tycoon will be surprise package, no-one's talking about it because it's not sexy but it might wind up as one of the highest-rated and most fun games.

nib95 · Nov 15, 2013

DTLIONS1013 said:
I need to know if Ryse is good before the midnight launch.....

It's most probably not, hence the embargo lol.

CassidyIzABeast · Nov 15, 2013

maaaaannn that Ryse embargo doesn't inspire confidence

mcrommert · Nov 15, 2013

The Living Tribunal said:

What about Forza!!!???

TheGreatMightyPoo · Nov 15, 2013

Dead Rising scores should be interesting.

Interfectum · Nov 15, 2013

Ryse... lol

Xater · Nov 15, 2013

Gary Whitta said:
Here are my predictions:

Ryse will be obliterated. It's probably the best-looking launch title on either system but I keep hearing nothing but bad things about the rest of it.

Dead Rising 3 will be 7s and 8s. Most popular second purchase.

Forza 5 will be the PGR3 of this launch, the clear #1 choice.

Crimson Dragon, I have no idea. Could go either way.

Zoo Tycoon will be surprise package, no-one's talking about it because it's not sexy but it might wind up as one of the highest-rated and most fun games.

Played it at Gamescom. It's very shallow and was a technical mess at that point.

Silky · Nov 15, 2013

Only reviews I'm really looking forward to are KI and Crimson Dragon. But the press is pretty shit when it comes to reviewing fighters

rogue_nine82 · Nov 15, 2013

I can't wait to see how the reviews turn out, but i must say that this is an awesome time to be a gamer.

Too bad real life stuff like work and money get in the way of really enjoying games. =)

Backfoggen · Nov 15, 2013

Ryse embargo means they're keeping the big bombs for last.

lol

Empty · Nov 15, 2013

that ryse embargo looool

i expect the other games to be very solid.

FuturusX · Nov 15, 2013

Gary Whitta said:
Here are my predictions:

Ryse will be obliterated. It's probably the best-looking launch title on either system but I keep hearing nothing but bad things about the rest of it.

Dead Rising 3 will be 7s and 8s. Most popular second purchase.

Forza 5 will be the PGR3 of this launch, the clear #1 choice.

Crimson Dragon, I have no idea. Could go either way.

Zoo Tycoon will be surprise package, no-one's talking about it because it's not sexy but it might wind up as one of the highest-rated and most fun games.

So generally terrible all around then?

Guymelef · Nov 15, 2013

Seems like MS doesn't want massive Ryse cancels before ship from retailers.

The Flash · Nov 15, 2013

Sweet. Where's ma BF4 Xbox One review?

Cow Goes Moo · Nov 15, 2013

That ruse embargo is too darn close

H3xum · Nov 15, 2013

Looking forward to PowerStar reviews. Hopefully they come with em

mcrommert · Nov 15, 2013

Gary Whitta said:
Here are my predictions:

Ryse will be obliterated. It's probably the best-looking launch title on either system but I keep hearing nothing but bad things about the rest of it.

Dead Rising 3 will be 7s and 8s. Most popular second purchase.

Forza 5 will be the PGR3 of this launch, the clear #1 choice.

Crimson Dragon, I have no idea. Could go either way.

Zoo Tycoon will be surprise package, no-one's talking about it because it's not sexy but it might wind up as one of the highest-rated and most fun games.

Honestly from some of the Previews i think Ryse will be polarizing...some will love it some will hate it (looking at you GI)

I think score wise it will end of in Killzone SF area on Metacritic (70's)

REV 09 · Nov 15, 2013

Damn, Ryse has too much potential. I hope it gets a sequel that is fully realized. That embargo better not hit at midnight.

slightconfuse · Nov 15, 2013

that Ryse embargo

Zyae · Nov 15, 2013

Im expecting 6-7s from ryse and im buying it anyway for just a dumb beautiful action game with MP elements. Excited

Gary Whitta · Nov 15, 2013

FuturusX said:
So generally terrible all around then?

Xbox One only needs one truly great exclusive game to beat PS4's launch. I think Forza will clear that bar and I think there's a good chance of a surprise second as well, either Zoo Tycoon or Crimson Dragon.

iammeiam · Nov 15, 2013

Ryse embargo is probably a bad sign.

Dead Rising embargo has me hopeful, though. Please don't suck.

REV 09 · Nov 15, 2013

Gary Whitta said:
Xbox One only needs one truly great exclusive game to beat PS4's launch. I think Forza will clear that bar and I think there's a good chance of a surprise second as well, either Zoo Tycoon or Crimson Dragon.

Forgetting KI??

TonkuySlon · Nov 15, 2013

What about AC, LEGO, Forzo and NBA2k?

Two or three days before launch? Man...

Justin · Nov 15, 2013

It seems most of the press recieved their systems earlier this week so it will be interesting to see what the reviews look like after having longer exposure to the system than the ps4

BronsonLee · Nov 15, 2013

Gary Whitta said:
Xbox One only needs one truly great exclusive game to beat PS4's launch. I think Forza will clear that bar and I think there's a good chance of a surprise second as well, either Zoo Tycoon or Crimson Dragon.

How about Killer Instinct? They're pushing that one almost as hard as Forza, and I definitely preferred it to Dragon

Gary Whitta · Nov 15, 2013

BronsonLee said:
How about Killer Instinct? They're pushing that one almost as hard as Forza, and I definitely preferred it to Dragon

Oh shit, I totally forgot about Killer Instinct. I think that one actually has the best chance of being the top-rated game along with Forza, relegating Dead Rising 3 to a third purchase if people want to go that deep.

TonkuySlon · Nov 15, 2013

I'm expecting

5 or 6 for Ryse
7 or 8 for NBA2K
8 or 9 for Forza
7 or 8 for Lego
and 7 or 8 for AC

Xater · Nov 15, 2013

Gary Whitta said:
Xbox One only needs one truly great exclusive game to beat PS4's launch. I think Forza will clear that bar and I think there's a good chance of a surprise second as well, either Zoo Tycoon or Crimson Dragon.

Killer Instinct is a bette game than either. it lacks in content, but it also isn't full price.

Derrick01 · Nov 15, 2013

Xater said:
Played it at Gamescom. It's very shallow and was a technical mess at that point.

It's a casual game, of course it's shallow.

chickdigger802 · Nov 15, 2013

ryse sounds like ass creed 1. potential, graphics, and thats about it.

soooo 3's at the low end, mostly 7's, a few 9's

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