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[sublimit]

Unless i have missed some major news it's very surprising to me that both MS and Nintendo still haven't done anything substantial during this crisis. Everyone says how much more financially powerful both MS and Nintendo are when compared to Sony yet they both seem to ignore the current situation.

On the contrary Sony has offered a lot by both giving free games to players as well as helping out indie devs.
Even outside of gaming Sony has offered a lot more than anyone else in the fight against Wuhan virus.

Do you think MS and Nintendo should also offer some free games to consumers and help small indie studios or continue with their business as usual?

 

[FranXico]

Nah, I disagree mate. I'm not sure about Ninty, but MS did some efforts (using their strengths in software) to help with practical things, such as fast diagnosis.

Lots of big companies did their part in a variety of ways.

 

[oagboghi2]

They released animal crossing.

People bought it and enjoyed it.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

That's an awfully Resetera attitude.

 

[sublimit]

That's an awfully Resetera attitude.

?

 

[-Arcadia-]

Let’s not turn Sony’s kindness into console war.

Or expect that kindness should be mandatory. As someone said, that’s a very Reset attitude.

 

[Zenaku]

Nintendo donated 9500 face masks.

 

[Vawn]

Sony has led the way through this whole ordeal. They truly should be commended. Even when mocked early on by refusing to put their employees in harm's way at gaming events while others attempted to use it as leverage and get ahead, they held steadfast.

As things played out, it is clear Sony was in the right and helped force these conferences to do the right thing for public and employee safety, even if others had to give them up kicking and screaming.

Nintendo donated 9500 face masks.

That is great too. These Japanese gaming companies have done great things despite the negative financial implications.

 

[martino]

i think people really in need don't care about free games
i see it for what it is : take advantage of situation to get lot of positives (ads and tax exemption)

 

[sublimit]

Let’s not turn Sony’s kindness into console war.

Or expect that kindness should be mandatory. As someone said, that’s a very Reset attitude.

Why everything should be turned into console war?

The whole world is in crisis right now including of course the gaming industry. Why should we be afraid to question the decision of huge companies like MS and Nintendo to mostly ignore this current situation? The same would have applied for Sony as well if they didn't do anything.
In fact if you look back at the thread for PS+ April games i had said there that both Sony and MS should have offered at least one more game in their PS+/XBLG services.

You people should stop defending multi-trillion companies when they have the power to offer at least some gesture of kindness and they choose not to.

 

[CatLady]

Here are some of the things Microsoft have been doing:

Free Minecraft Educational Content

Coronavirus home lesson plans, coming for free in 'Minecraft'

'Minecraft,' played on iPads, video game consoles and computers, is getting free educational content for kids stuck at home during the coronavirus.

www.usatoday.com

Microsoft Teams supporting social distancing

How Microsoft (MSFT) Is Supporting Our Remote Lives During Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide and changed the way we go about doing routine things. In such times, people around the globe are relying on technology to stay connected, seek assistance, study, manage work, and play, all remotely.

www.nasdaq.com

Microsoft announced that they will keep paying the hourly workers who support their campus.
Amazon and Microsoft have each pledged $2.5 million, with the possibility of more, to help out those afflicted by the disease in Seattle.

50 Ways Companies Are Giving Back During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Mr. Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mom would say to me ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And that can be no truer than now.

www.forbes.com

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

EPHRATA - Microsoft can now be credited for lending a helping hand to those affected COVID-19. Earlier this week, Microsoft delivered a check for $56,000 to the office of Columbia

www.ifiberone.com

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Even for streamers who can comfortably do their jobs from inside their homes, seemingly indefinitely, it’s impossible to ignore covid-19. Before it’s all said and done, everybody will be impacted. To help streamers make ends meet, Microsoft-owned Mixer has given all its partners $100.

kotaku.com

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore ($261K US) to Telangana

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore to Telangana

Anupama Venugopal Nadella, wife of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadealla, has donated Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister Welfare Fund to be used to help the poor during the lockdown period. Telangana is currently under lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.

www.indiatvnews.com

 

[quickwhips]

Microsoft gave us terminal server licensing at work, extended teams into office 365 for home users, and did alot from an enterprise level. Who gives a shit about free games when every person on gaf has a backlog of games.

 

[-Troid-]

Microsoft has given away games before for literally no reason. Like when they gave away Lost Odyssey when it went BC on X1, or even Too Human (okay that's not great but frees free right?). There's a few more they gave out too. I guess one could say " who cares those games are old, but so are the ones Sony is giving away. Some oldies but goodies are nice but nothing worth putting on a pedestal.

 

[Bonfires Down]

Video games aren’t some life necessity. I’m happy to grab the free games, but even if you have zero money to buy them there are plenty of F2P games.

 

[South]

To be honest they should be doing more for minorities especially the trans community. The virus is affecting them the most and by not helping MS is obviously promoting white supremacy and the patriarchy.

 

[Kagey K]

Here are some of the things Microsoft have been doing:

Free Minecraft Educational Content

Coronavirus home lesson plans, coming for free in 'Minecraft'

'Minecraft,' played on iPads, video game consoles and computers, is getting free educational content for kids stuck at home during the coronavirus.

www.usatoday.com

Microsoft Teams supporting social distancing

How Microsoft (MSFT) Is Supporting Our Remote Lives During Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide and changed the way we go about doing routine things. In such times, people around the globe are relying on technology to stay connected, seek assistance, study, manage work, and play, all remotely.

www.nasdaq.com

Microsoft announced that they will keep paying the hourly workers who support their campus.
Amazon and Microsoft have each pledged $2.5 million, with the possibility of more, to help out those afflicted by the disease in Seattle.

50 Ways Companies Are Giving Back During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Mr. Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mom would say to me ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And that can be no truer than now.

www.forbes.com

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

EPHRATA - Microsoft can now be credited for lending a helping hand to those affected COVID-19. Earlier this week, Microsoft delivered a check for $56,000 to the office of Columbia

www.ifiberone.com

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Even for streamers who can comfortably do their jobs from inside their homes, seemingly indefinitely, it’s impossible to ignore covid-19. Before it’s all said and done, everybody will be impacted. To help streamers make ends meet, Microsoft-owned Mixer has given all its partners $100.

kotaku.com

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore ($261K US) to Telangana

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore to Telangana

Anupama Venugopal Nadella, wife of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadealla, has donated Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister Welfare Fund to be used to help the poor during the lockdown period. Telangana is currently under lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.

www.indiatvnews.com

So basically nothing then?

 

[Fake]

I dunno about Nintendo, but Microsoft have being super kind about that donate money and giving free games.

 

[JLB]

Unless i have missed some major news it's very surprising to me that both MS and Nintendo still haven't done anything substantial during this crisis. Everyone says how much more financially powerful both MS and Nintendo are when compared to Sony yet they both seem to ignore the current situation.

On the contrary Sony has offered a lot by both giving free games to players as well as helping out indie devs.
Even outside of gaming Sony has offered a lot more than anyone else in the fight against Wuhan virus.

Do you think MS and Nintendo should also offer some free games to consumers and help small indie studios or continue with their business as usual?

Github teams for free OP. That answers your question?

 

[Vasto]

That did not age well.

 

[-Arcadia-]

Why everything should be turned into console war?

The whole world is in crisis right now including of course the gaming industry. Why should we be afraid to question the decision of huge companies like MS and Nintendo to mostly ignore this current situation? The same would have applied for Sony as well if they didn't do anything.
In fact if you look back at the thread for PS+ April games i had said there that both Sony and MS should have offered at least one more game in their PS+/XBLG services.

You people should stop defending multi-trillion companies when they have the power to offer at least some gesture of kindness and they choose not to.

It isn’t kindness anymore when you demand things, and shame anyone that doesn’t comply.

You made a post that either sounds like whipping up a Twitter mob, or console warring. Not a surprise that people don’t agree.

 

[sublimit]

Video games aren’t some life necessity. I’m happy to grab the free games, but even if you have zero money to buy them there are plenty of F2P games.

This is like having financial problems and your boss at work offers to give you some money for free in order to help you and you instead say that he's an asshole for not giving you all the money you actually need. Great logic.

 

[CatLady]

Oh yeah, here's what the company founder is doing with his Microsoft money:

Gates Foundation puts another $150 million toward global coronavirus response

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda Gates, announced Wednesday that their private foundation will put an additional $150 million toward coronavirus relief efforts around the world…

thehill.com

 

[Moses85]

Nintendo released AC in time (I don’t even care about this game)

 

[Ten_Fold]

Microsoft has done alot so far, not sure what Nintendo has done, personally I dont care what a gaming companies do to help, only thing they SHOULD do is make sure their employees are taken care of.

 

[oagboghi2]

Why everything should be turned into console war?

The whole world is in crisis right now including of course the gaming industry. Why should we be afraid to question the decision of huge companies like MS and Nintendo to mostly ignore this current situation? The same would have applied for Sony as well if they didn't do anything.
In fact if you look back at the thread for PS+ April games i had said there that both Sony and MS should have offered at least one more game in their PS+/XBLG services.

You people should stop defending multi-trillion companies when they have the power to offer at least some gesture of kindness and they choose not to.

Cut the shit. This is blatant, and kinda pathetic console warring, and it’s right people are calling you out

 

[Vawn]

i think people really in need don't care about free games
i see it for what it is : take advantage of situation to get lot of positives (ads and tax exemption)

Of course they do. Are you only considering those "in need" as those who are sick with CV?

Because, there are millions of physically well people who are hurting financially because of this. And ALL of us should be staying home to keep the most vulnerable protected.

Literally everyone is making sacrifices at all sorts of levels. Free entertainment DOES help at some level. No, it doesn't help the extremely sick people who may die or the doctors risking their own health (that includes my wife).

But giving those stuck at home for months, something to do for free IS commendable. Especially since so many are not in a position financially to be spending money on entertainment right now, despite unable to do much else until this blows over.

 

[MagnesG]

Suddenly these companies are not profit based anymore and them providing full monetary support are now the standard?

 

[FeldMonster]

Microsoft also launched the Coronavirus tracker through Bing:

Microsoft Bing COVID-19 Tracker

Track confirmed cases of COVID-19 around the globe with Bing

bing.com

And gave away the premier version of Teams for 6 months, so that people actually doing work (not just playing games) can do so.

Google and Microsoft are giving away enterprise conferencing tools due to coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak has forced people to work remotely.

www.theverge.com

Not to mention the fact that they are running, supporting, and expanding servers for all their online activity (Office 365, Azure, Teams, Skype, etc.)

Seriously, a 15 second search in Bing, Google, or Yahoo would have answered your rather tactless question.

 

[KyoZz]

Why is this a tread

 

[CatLady]

Why is this a tread

Hey, at least it's better than yet another magic SSD thread.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

 

[SleepDoctor]

Here are some of the things Microsoft have been doing:

Free Minecraft Educational Content

Coronavirus home lesson plans, coming for free in 'Minecraft'

'Minecraft,' played on iPads, video game consoles and computers, is getting free educational content for kids stuck at home during the coronavirus.

www.usatoday.com

Microsoft Teams supporting social distancing

How Microsoft (MSFT) Is Supporting Our Remote Lives During Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide and changed the way we go about doing routine things. In such times, people around the globe are relying on technology to stay connected, seek assistance, study, manage work, and play, all remotely.

www.nasdaq.com

Microsoft announced that they will keep paying the hourly workers who support their campus.
Amazon and Microsoft have each pledged $2.5 million, with the possibility of more, to help out those afflicted by the disease in Seattle.

50 Ways Companies Are Giving Back During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Mr. Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mom would say to me ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And that can be no truer than now.

www.forbes.com

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

EPHRATA - Microsoft can now be credited for lending a helping hand to those affected COVID-19. Earlier this week, Microsoft delivered a check for $56,000 to the office of Columbia

www.ifiberone.com

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Even for streamers who can comfortably do their jobs from inside their homes, seemingly indefinitely, it’s impossible to ignore covid-19. Before it’s all said and done, everybody will be impacted. To help streamers make ends meet, Microsoft-owned Mixer has given all its partners $100.

kotaku.com

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore ($261K US) to Telangana

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore to Telangana

Anupama Venugopal Nadella, wife of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadealla, has donated Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister Welfare Fund to be used to help the poor during the lockdown period. Telangana is currently under lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.

www.indiatvnews.com

/thread

 

[Jon Neu]

Here are some of the things Microsoft have been doing:

Free Minecraft Educational Content

Coronavirus home lesson plans, coming for free in 'Minecraft'

'Minecraft,' played on iPads, video game consoles and computers, is getting free educational content for kids stuck at home during the coronavirus.

www.usatoday.com

Microsoft Teams supporting social distancing

How Microsoft (MSFT) Is Supporting Our Remote Lives During Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide and changed the way we go about doing routine things. In such times, people around the globe are relying on technology to stay connected, seek assistance, study, manage work, and play, all remotely.

www.nasdaq.com

Microsoft announced that they will keep paying the hourly workers who support their campus.
Amazon and Microsoft have each pledged $2.5 million, with the possibility of more, to help out those afflicted by the disease in Seattle.

50 Ways Companies Are Giving Back During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Mr. Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mom would say to me ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And that can be no truer than now.

www.forbes.com

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

EPHRATA - Microsoft can now be credited for lending a helping hand to those affected COVID-19. Earlier this week, Microsoft delivered a check for $56,000 to the office of Columbia

www.ifiberone.com

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Even for streamers who can comfortably do their jobs from inside their homes, seemingly indefinitely, it’s impossible to ignore covid-19. Before it’s all said and done, everybody will be impacted. To help streamers make ends meet, Microsoft-owned Mixer has given all its partners $100.

kotaku.com

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore ($261K US) to Telangana

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore to Telangana

Anupama Venugopal Nadella, wife of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadealla, has donated Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister Welfare Fund to be used to help the poor during the lockdown period. Telangana is currently under lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.

www.indiatvnews.com

Oh yeah, here's what the company founder is doing with his Microsoft money:

Gates Foundation puts another $150 million toward global coronavirus response

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda Gates, announced Wednesday that their private foundation will put an additional $150 million toward coronavirus relief efforts around the world…

thehill.com

Microsoft also launched the Coronavirus tracker through Bing:

Microsoft Bing COVID-19 Tracker

Track confirmed cases of COVID-19 around the globe with Bing

bing.com

And gave away the premier version of Teams for 6 months, so that people actually doing work (not just playing games) can do so.

Google and Microsoft are giving away enterprise conferencing tools due to coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak has forced people to work remotely.

www.theverge.com

Not to mention the fact that they are running, supporting, and expanding servers for all their online activity (Office 365, Azure, Teams, Skype, etc.)

Seriously, a 15 second search in Bing, Google, or Yahoo would have answered your rather tactless question.

But we all should thank Sony for leading in this crisis. Sony is always the best.

Thank you Sony, GAF loves you. We really, really, really, really, really do.

 

[New Yorks Finest]

?

You know what hes talking about, don't play stupid or act innocent, you tried to start up something but it backfired..go take a nap.

 

[Jimmyisback]

fuck man. you are using the coronavirus pandemic as console war bulsshit...fucking hell...lol

 

[SleepDoctor]

But we all should thank Sony for leading in this crisis. Sony is always the best.

Thank you Sony, GAF loves you. We really, really, really, really, really do.

Fanboys don't know how to do some research before spouting off some random bullshit.


Better to Remain Silent and Be Thought a Fool than to Speak and Remove All Doubt – Quote


I keep saying this but i guess im too optimistic about the intelligence of some of the people here.

 

[Topfuel]

This is a new low to drag the console wars into.

 

[Shadowstar39]

Unless i have missed some major news it's very surprising to me that both MS and Nintendo still haven't done anything substantial during this crisis. Everyone says how much more financially powerful both MS and Nintendo are when compared to Sony yet they both seem to ignore the current situation.

On the contrary Sony has offered a lot by both giving free games to players as well as helping out indie devs.
Even outside of gaming Sony has offered a lot more than anyone else in the fight against Wuhan virus.

Do you think MS and Nintendo should also offer some free games to consumers and help small indie studios or continue with their business as usual?

Whats even more messed up is that Nintendo had Bayoneta 2 and Cadence of hyrule on the eshop for $0.00 and many people went to check out with no game. Apparently it was a glitch. Someone on reddit called Nintendo about it and they were basically like its a mistake you get nothing. Nintendo is a stingy company. I get that it was a mistake but damn just give it out to people for your mess up. Own up and be nice, they are making bank yet they don't. They don't discount 1st party games or controllers either. Meanwhile Sony is giving away 2 free games.

Even with all that the Nintendo fanboys on reddit were white knighting the company like they always do. I don't know maybe if you idiots stop defending Nintendo they may actually do something pro consumer, but no keep shilling for big N.

 

[JLMC469]

What has MS done during the pandemic and people focus on games. Do you live in a bubble?

Thanks @ CatLady for educating people in here.

 

[Batiman]

Sony just gave games they just gave me on PS+. So thoughtful

 

[Sir Vilhelm]

Here are some of the things Microsoft have been doing:

Free Minecraft Educational Content

Coronavirus home lesson plans, coming for free in 'Minecraft'

'Minecraft,' played on iPads, video game consoles and computers, is getting free educational content for kids stuck at home during the coronavirus.

www.usatoday.com

Microsoft Teams supporting social distancing

How Microsoft (MSFT) Is Supporting Our Remote Lives During Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide and changed the way we go about doing routine things. In such times, people around the globe are relying on technology to stay connected, seek assistance, study, manage work, and play, all remotely.

www.nasdaq.com

Microsoft announced that they will keep paying the hourly workers who support their campus.
Amazon and Microsoft have each pledged $2.5 million, with the possibility of more, to help out those afflicted by the disease in Seattle.

50 Ways Companies Are Giving Back During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Mr. Rogers once said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mom would say to me ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And that can be no truer than now.

www.forbes.com

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

Microsoft donates $56,000 to Columbia Basin Foundation COVID-19 response fund

EPHRATA - Microsoft can now be credited for lending a helping hand to those affected COVID-19. Earlier this week, Microsoft delivered a check for $56,000 to the office of Columbia

www.ifiberone.com

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Mixer Gifts All Partnered Streamers $100 To Help During Covid-19 Pandemic

Even for streamers who can comfortably do their jobs from inside their homes, seemingly indefinitely, it’s impossible to ignore covid-19. Before it’s all said and done, everybody will be impacted. To help streamers make ends meet, Microsoft-owned Mixer has given all its partners $100.

kotaku.com

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore ($261K US) to Telangana

COVID-19: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wife donates Rs 2 crore to Telangana

Anupama Venugopal Nadella, wife of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadealla, has donated Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister Welfare Fund to be used to help the poor during the lockdown period. Telangana is currently under lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus.

www.indiatvnews.com

Almost like OP is being purposely ignorant to support their console wars

 

[Strife In a Teacup]

Here are some of the things Microsoft have been doing:

Also this:
MS is giving 2000 MS Rewards points away for Covid-19 (just claim them on the App, I forget when it expires). You can donate these and they'll match it.

You can also be selfish and use the points for whatever else yourself with no strings attached.

Xbox One users can now help with COVID-19 relief efforts by playing, says Microsoft

Help fight the Coronavirus by playing Xbox One and donating Microsoft Rewards Points

Microsoft has unveiled a new scheme that allows Xbox players in the U.S. to donate their Microsoft Rewards Points to help combat the Coronavirus pandemic.

www.trueachievements.com

 

[Shadowstar39]

They released animal crossing.

People bought it and enjoyed it.

A game that is basically dragon quest builders without the cool artstyle, no fighting, rpg mechanics and leveling up. I still dont' see what you even do in there besides banging trees and rocks with a stick. And hitting a button to choose some dumb object in a catalog. Really what is the game about. I love stardew valley and dq builders series, but this Anmial crossing doesn't seem like it has actual gameplay and the artstyle seems like its made for little kids. It is strange seeing grown adults geek out over a big headed toddler looking characters with stuffed animal npcs and no dungeons weapons or rpg mechanics. Its like the sims without house creation or other people. Whats the point?

Granted I also feel this way about pokemon. I was 21 when that game came to the states and to this day I don't understand the allure. It seems so childish. If i wanted to play a card based game like that Magic the gathering in the 90s was it. Started playing that in 94 when it came out. If I want an rpg I don't want to play a Saturday morning cartoon version of one. Which is what that game is too me. Cutsey pickachu and the kid collector. I grew up with AD&D gold box games, ultima 1-8 , underworld, might and magic, wizardry, FF 1-8, DQ 1,2,3,4, Suikoden, Legend of Dragoon, Grandia, lunar sss, legend of legia, mega man legends, diablo, baldurs gate, neverwinter nights, etc...… those games i love and get. No cutsie artstyle. Maybe its just my age range. Probably going to piss a lot of fans off, of those games, but that's alright. We are allowed to have opinions. If you like either of these games, why? whats the allure for an adult, or is it just nostalgia from playing as a kid? And for anmial crossing, what actual challenge is there, where is the game part that I am missing from seeing?

 

[Sir Vilhelm]

Unless i have missed some major news it's very surprising to me that both MS and Nintendo still haven't done anything substantial during this crisis. Everyone says how much more financially powerful both MS and Nintendo are when compared to Sony yet they both seem to ignore the current situation.

On the contrary Sony has offered a lot by both giving free games to players as well as helping out indie devs.
Even outside of gaming Sony has offered a lot more than anyone else in the fight against Wuhan virus.

Do you think MS and Nintendo should also offer some free games to consumers and help small indie studios or continue with their business as usual?

 

[GHG]

Pandemic list wars.

This is a new one.

 

[oagboghi2]

A game that is basically dragon quest builders without the cool artstyle, no fighting, rpg mechanics and leveling up. I still dont' see what you even do in there besides banging trees and rocks with a stick. And hitting a button to choose some dumb object in a catalog. Really what is the game about. I love stardew valley and dq builders series, but this Anmial crossing doesn't seem like it has actual gameplay and the artstyle seems like its made for little kids. It is strange seeing grown adults geek out over a big headed toddler looking characters with stuffed animal npcs and no dungeons weapons or rpg mechanics. Its like the sims without house creation or other people. Whats the point?

Granted I also feel this way about pokemon. I was 21 when that game came to the states and to this day I don't understand the allure. It seems so childish. If i wanted to play a card based game like that Magic the gathering in the 90s was it. Started playing that in 94 when it came out. If I want an rpg I don't want to play a Saturday morning cartoon version of one. Which is what that game is too me. Cutsey pickachu and the kid collector. I grew up with AD&D gold box games, ultima 1-8 , underworld, might and magic, wizardry, FF 1-8, DQ 1,2,3,4, Suikoden, Legend of Dragoon, Grandia, lunar sss, legend of legia, mega man legends, diablo, baldurs gate, neverwinter nights, etc...… those games i love and get. No cutsie artstyle. Maybe its just my age range. Probably going to piss a lot of fans off, of those games, but that's alright. We are allowed to have opinions. If you like either of these games, why? whats the allure for an adult, or is it just nostalgia from playing as a kid? And for anmial crossing, what actual challenge is there, where is the game part that I am missing from seeing?

what the hell is wrong with you? I didn’t advocate you purchase it. I answered a question.

Maybe try talking to people who enjoy Animal Crossing, why they enjoy Animal crossing? we have a huge thread for it, you know. And do it without the belittling tone

 

[Esppiral]

Everything has to become a console wars? Jesus Christ......

 

[Max_Po]

Come on OP are you serious?

MS has allowed Xbox Division to continue... that alone is the biggest write off / charity in gaming. It is a write off for them...

Let Kramer explain it to you

 

[Saber]

?

Don't play dumb. You used the nice attitude of Sony giving free games as a fuel to incite wars. Nintendo and MS has no obligation to follow the same pattern. Demanding just because and taking advantage of a nice gesture is a very Resetera attitude.

 

[Dr. Claus]

Loving the shit OP is getting as it is rightfully deserved. This has got to be one of the dumbest threads in recent months and we have had some sad, pathetic attempts at trying to stoke fake outrage and console warring.

The game companies owe you nothing during this "time of crisis". They don't have to do a god damned thing outside of what they are supposed to do: design new hardware and release video games. Which they have all been doing.