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[DunDunDunpachi]

Not really. As much as I've enjoyed Bethesda and Obsidian's output over the years, they've never made any platform "The RPG platform", so I don't see why that changes now.

 

[Orky]

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You are saying fable is coming to ps5? Really?
they are coming to PC, yes. So not only Xbox. But not PS5. Stop dreaming.

 

[jakinov]

It's a remake of a PS3 game.

I’m not saying what is better or not because that’s highly subjective but it being a remake of game doesn’t mean much especially if it’s not just a graphical remake.

 

[theclaw135]

So now Western RPG is trash, only JRPG matters. Got it.

Western RPG is trash because AD&D is trash.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

The 'hope' is palpable. Maybe THIS time!

 

[Kimahri]

Obsidian doesn't have the best track record lately and Fable? Was there an actual good game in that series? Starfield we know nothing about. For me the only really exciting one is Elder Scrolls. Assuming it comes out in the next 4 years.

You uncivilized heathen!

 

[quest]

I told you guys this months ago lol. Welcome to the western rpg party!

 

[nani17]

Wishful thinking. If you want those games it's highly likely you will need either an Xbox or a decent gaming PC.

I already have a high-end PC

soon to be higher once i see 3090 benchmarks

 

[iorek21]

More or less, MS has the biggest names, at least.

But WRPGs has been declining in quality for some time, save for The Witcher 3.

The formula is the same, role playing is almost the same, plot is also the same...

TES and Fallout are big names, but I think WRPGs need a breath of fresh air

 

[RyanEvans21]

Xbox 360 Say Hello

 

[dalekjay]

Sony gets the Japanese Cartoon like RPGs
MS got the westerns Doom and Gloomy RPGs

But Sony still have the narrative edge

 

[nani17]

You are saying fable is coming to ps5? Really?
they are coming to PC, yes. So not only Xbox. But not PS5. Stop dreaming.

Fable no.
Fallout doom elder scrolls etc yes

 

[Flintty]

This is true but on the other hand, potentially back to being the shooter machine.

Halo
Quake
Doom

The holy trinity of shooters.

 

[xion4360]

what RPG's arent on xbox? you now have major western franchises locked in, and Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest are timed exclusive to PS.

 

[Leyasu]

Fallout 5 PS5
Elder Scrolls 6 Timed exclusive

Timed exclusive on your own I.P... That is a new one.

I don't want to cheerlead this acquisition, but I don't see them releasing multi-plat once the current contracts are finished.

I have a feeling that Microsoft are where they want to be studio and I.P wise. In 3 yrs they will be in a position to be releasing regular new games on GP every 3 to 4 months and should be able to put an RPG a year to. Making GP into something pretty much unmissable.

Microsoft near their end game

 

[Jigsaah]

I would have preferred Warner Bros...but this is still a huge deal.

 

[Clear]

$7.5b is going to take a long, long time to recoup if they restrict sales to just PC/Xbox. Bear in mind that's just the cost of ownership, they now have all its running costs going forwards which with 6+ sites and 2300 employees on payroll is millions in burn-rate per month.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

I kinda also thought XBox was already the FPS console too. So that makes Sony the JRPG/3rd person action console?

 

[Shrap]

I already have a high-end PC

soon to be higher once i see 3090 benchmarks

Ok? So why are you so concerned about these games not being on Playstation then?

Benchmarks are already out for the 3090. 10% better performance than the 3080 on average. Absolutely not worth it.

 

[nani17]

Timed exclusive on your own I.P... That is a new one.

I don't want to cheerlead this acquisition, but I don't see them releasing multi-plat once the current contracts are finished.

I have a feeling that Microsoft are where they want to be studio and I.P wise. In 3 yrs they will be in a position to be releasing regular new games on GP every 3 to 4 months and should be able to put an RPG a year to. Making GP into something pretty much unmissable.

Microsoft near their end game

I don't know I just feel MS is all about streaming in years to come and will charge a license fee for other platforms to have their games. Once you stop paying the fee MS will remove the game similar to Netflix. I believe MS wants to be the Netflix of gaming and stop any other companies like Amazon who want in on game streaming.

Ok? So why are you so concerned about these games not being on Playstation then?

Benchmarks are already out for the 3090. 10% better performance than the 3080 on average. Absolutely not worth it.

I'm not concerned im just talking about gaming because i love gaming. Also ive hereard about the 10% so i might wait till full reviews are out also i seen the 3080 super leak with 20gbVram

 

[quest]

$7.5b is going to take a long, long time to recoup if they restrict sales to just PC/Xbox. Bear in mind that's just the cost of ownership, they now have all its running costs going forwards which with 6+ sites and 2300 employees on payroll is millions in burn-rate per month.

They want to push gamepass exclusives do that. This deal will sell series consoles and gamepass but only if the games are exclusive. Gamespass subscriptions are console gamers. Playstation gamers been saying exclusives sell consoles how long now?

 

[Bridges]

I hope this means Ghostwire Tokyo will make its way to Xbox eventually

 

[semicool]

Besides Deathloop and Ghostwire....any other Besthesda games on ANY OTHER console(ps5, Swtich, Android?, iPHONE?) is a "case by case" basis...ie..not looking good for PS5:

Microsoft to Buy Bethesda and Parent Company ZeniMax Media [Update] - IGN

Microsoft has announced that it will acquire ZeniMax Media, and with it Bethesda, creators of creators of The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, DOOM, Dishonored, Quake, Starfield and more.

www.ign.com

 

[Leyasu]

This is true but on the other hand, potentially back to being the shooter machine.

Halo
Quake
Doom

The holy trinity of shooters.

Indeed, what an exclusive combo.

The 'hope' is palpable. Maybe THIS time!

I remember when you was one of sonys biggest cheerleaders on N4G. I have to pinch myself when I read your conspiracy nonsense in the politics section.

 

[Infamy v1]

FF16?

1 year timed moneyhat exclusive? lol

 

[DJT123]

Fable no.
Fallout doom elder scrolls etc yes

I dont see why. Those are very healthy IP's with existing long sales legs on PC/xbox.

 

[Matt_Fox]

Western RPG is trash because AD&D is trash.

How very dare you! The very foundations geekdom is built upon!

 

[Phrixotrichus]

4 games which are at the very least 2-3 years away, and a DLC.....

k

 

[Jonsoncao]

PC has always been and will be THE platform for western RPG.

For example, you cannot play Fallout 2 on any Xbox.

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

Fable no.
Fallout doom elder scrolls etc yes

Those are Microsoft owned, first party IPs, so no they won't be.

Todd mentioning other ways of playing was talking about xCloud and Game Pass.

 

[Ryu Kaiba]

Fable no.
Fallout doom elder scrolls etc yes

Not gonna happen. You don't spend 7.5 Billion dollars on ip to give it away.

 

[nani17]

Not gonna happen. You don't spend 7.5 Billion dollars on ip to give it away.

They might ask you to pay a fee a big fucking fee

 

[LazyParrot]

Not gonna happen. You don't spend 7.5 Billion dollars on ip to give it away.

They spent 2.5 billion on just Minecraft, and they're giving that away.

 

[Caio]

Who told you that?

It appears it was confirmed by Todd Howard, and the games will not be exclusive to XBox or PC.

 

[GaviotaGrande]

PC has always been and will be THE platform for western RPG.

For example, you cannot play Fallout 2 on any Xbox.

Fallout 1 / 2 DEFINITEVE EDITION treatment would be something else. I would flip out.

 

[brap]

So now Western RPG is trash, only JRPG matters. Got it.

Been like that for years now. I mean who's really excited after Fallout 4 and Outer Wilds aka The Ellen Degeneres haircut game?

 

[Ryu Kaiba]

They spent 2.5 billion on just Minecraft, and they're giving that away.

Minecraft had already established itself on every platform and would've cost them big time to take it away, it doesn't count.

 

[FunkMiller]

It’s like the most popular RPG series has just magically ceased to exist...

 

[GymWolf]

Only if they keep all exclusive for xbox and windows.

 

[JackNightblade]

this is reminiscent of the OG xbox and 360 for me. It was the WRPG/FPS console and i loved it.

You had Oblivian, Fable, Mass Effect, KOTOR, Jade Empire, ect ect.

This is a real xbox as far as im concerned

 

[Mokus]

Those RPGs were already on the Xbox. It's the JRPGs where Xbox is weak.

 

[LazyParrot]

Minecraft had already established itself on every platform and would've cost them big time to take it away, it doesn't count.

Elder Scrolls has been on Sony consoles since Oblivion and not releasing a new entry on PS5 would make Microsoft miss out on a lot of money. Same difference.

 

[megreotsugua]

I don't see Sony not fighting for the western RPG genre. Larian Studios is a logical acquisition.

I agree. Sony should at least acquire one studio that specializes in RPGs. That would also help their other studios in the WWS by sharing ideas and gameplay systems and implementation techniques. Or maybe their Japan Studio has experience with RPGs? Aren't they making Demon's Souls?

 

[German Hops]

I will revisit this topic in 2022.

 

[Ryu Kaiba]

Elder Scrolls has been on Sony consoles since Oblivion and not releasing a new entry on PS5 would make Microsoft miss out on a lot of money. Same difference.

No, the hell its not. That's like saying Sony and Nintendo should release their games on Xbox because they'd make more money that way. Exclusives are what makes a platform viable its the reason why MS would buy a studio like this at all. Those old Elder scrolls games won't be pulled off the playstation store.

 

[karasu]

I read it. If you want to take that as some kind of confirmation so be it. I don't. Especially from someone who isn't calling the shots anymore.

it rates higher than the silence you offer as proof.

 

[MightySquirrel]

I would expect MS to launch their games first on Xbox/PC than a year or two later on ps5.

 

[Ryu Kaiba]

it rates higher than the silence you offer as proof.

They're gonna keep the Bethesda stuff to themselves and PC. If MS was that friendly you'd be playing Halo on your PS4 right now.

 

[oldergamer]

Ringlish rpg's? Rhutever!

 

[karasu]

They're gonna keep the Bethesda stuff to themselves and PC. If MS was that friendly you'd be playing Halo on your PS4 right now.

Those are completely different scenarios. I can play Minecraft on Ps4 though.