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[JackNightblade]

gold becoming free is the only other thing i can think of that they could be announcing.

gamepass for Valhalla is a possibility but Cyberpunk going gamepass would be a mic drop.

not sure what else is even a possibility

 

[M1chl]

Instead of speculation, we have here some console warring....why.gif

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

I just told you PlayStation celebrated their 25th anniversary last year. In every market. The US got the 25th anniversary items last year, despite the different release date. They barely gave two fucks about celebrating the 25th anniversary last year during the actual 25th anniversary, they certainly don't give two fucks about your fantasy "Tier 1 market" 25th anniversary celebration that's actually in year 26. Nor do they care about Xbox "dominating this week."

Whatever dominating you think is going on now, remember that when Sony announces price - which by the way will more than likely come with the announcements of games as well and not just a tweet, as Sony actually has major launch title(s) to promote - and measure those dominating numbers you think you're seeing now against what happens with PlayStation.

Time to get off that keyboard for the day and it's not even afternoon yet

 

[Papacheeks]

Oh, I am sorry I guess there is nothing to see here then.

Some of those are not launching this year, let alone with the system. Which one of those is making you buy a xbox?

Flight Simulator?

Medium?

ScORN?

Toads?

Destiny?

 

[JackNightblade]

This is what I don't understand about forums like these. I guess if your a budget minded person, then yes Xbox has got you covered for gaming on a conscious budget in uncertain employment times.

What they dont have is compelling software, even with obscure stuff like Wasteland 3 that for PC players is a great title, but for console players is something that is very niche in it's audience.

It really does feel like they bet everyone on Halo in terms of their big killer app.

If that Amazon posting is true then PS5 launch going to be insane.

i havnt seen the amazon thing but PS5 launch lineup appears to consist of a ps4 game dlc and possibly R&C? Not exactly strong by any means.

When i buy a console at launch i look at long term perspectives. thats when services, customer relations, and SKUs come in to play.

For people who like PS exclusives (i dont. they are all reskins of each other as far as im concernced) then the prospect of buying a PS5 is promising. But for me the Xbox brand has literally every other deciding factor in spades over PS. Consumer friendliness, value, services, ect. Gamepass is a sensational value and now with EA and potentially other major titles onboard it far outweighs me deciding on a console based on launch games (<1% of all the games that will ever come out on the system)

I have bought a console solely based on a single launch game before and that was Halo CE. But sorry, R&C is no where close to be that sort of system seller. Its a neat game for people already planning on buying a PS5

 

[Kerotan Frog]

So not gameplay. Word.

That's a literal interpretation, but sure. If you're playing a game and there is a seamless cutscene that looks just like gameplay (but you're not controlling it), it is still indicative of what the game looks like.

 

[reinking]

Some of the Xbox shills have actually turned me off of the Xbox more than excited me. They twist most everything in a way that it does not need to be twisted. The whole Series S CPU tweet from Mr. Warren immediately comes to mind.

 

[Kerotan Frog]

Even when it's a non-playable cutscene, which often times crank settings beyond what the actual gameplay use?

Sure, a lot of games do that. But I'm playing the original Horizon right now on a base PS4 and it doesn't look like its doing that. The game is beautifully consistent in gameplay and cutscene.

 

[Papacheeks]

i havnt seen the amazon thing but PS5 launch lineup appears to consist of a ps4 game dlc and possibly R&C? Not exactly strong by any means.

When i buy a console at launch i look at long term perspectives. thats when services, customer relations, and SKUs come in to play.

For people who like PS exclusives (i dont. they are all reskins of each other as far as im concernced) then the prospect of buying a PS5 is promising. But for me the Xbox brand has literally every other deciding factor in spades over PS. Consumer friendliness, value, services, ect. Gamepass is a sensational value and now with EA and potentially other major titles onboard it far outweighs me deciding on a console based on launch games (<1% of all the games that will ever come out on the system)

I have bought a console solely based on a single launch game before and that was Halo CE. But sorry, R&C is no where close to be that sort of system seller. Its a neat game for people already planning on buying a PS5

AMAZON leak literally has close to final box art for Returnal, Sackboy big adventure, Destruction All stars, Demons souls, and GT7.

Now add Miles MOrales. Thats a very compelling lineup for launch.

Ratchet is Q1 2021 more than likely.

 

[Schmick]

12 month sub is back and with price update.

It will be free F2P at best.

Have you been to the MS Store coz when i went 2 minutes ago only 3 and 6 months are available.

 

[AlexxKidd]

They could've, but they didn't.

So yes exactly what I said.

Have you been to the MS Store coz when i went 2 minutes ago only 3 and 6 months are available.

There was a story that they brought it back for Latin America, but that ended up being fake.

 

[turtlepowa]

Well, I mean they announced Spiderman MM, Ratchet and Clank, Gran Turismo 7, Horizon II, and Demons Souls Remake all coming in the PS5's FIRST year with gameplay trailers running on PS5. So its not the same. MS just showed off Craig Infinite and a bunch of CGI trailers.

Sony showed ACTUAL games. If they didn't, then I would chastise them too. Gamers want games. It's really simple.

I was talking about launch games and there we got 0,5 : 0 and too many timed exclusive deals.

 

[tryDEATH]

Some of those are not launching this year, let alone with the system. Which one of those is making you buy a xbox?

Flight Simulator?

Medium?

ScORN?

Toads?

Destiny?

So we moving goal posts, how unpredictable. First, it was there are no games for Xbox period, now its which games does it launch. Also Medium is a good game, at least it isn't DLC.

 

[Adam_802]

Meanwhile, you have to apply for the privilege to have sony do a ps loyalty background check on you to see if you're worthy of being allowed to preorder a ps5 for an unknown price

 

[Papacheeks]

So we moving goal posts, how unpredictable. First, it was there are no games for Xbox period, now its which games does it launch. Also Medium is a good game, at least it isn't DLC.

How?

You literally posted a pic from xbox game dash, that showed games like Avowed, Halo, State of decay 3, Forza which are not launching this year? I asked what games are the big app that makes you want to buy a series X/S?

Gamepass by itself isn't enough, you need that big app that you can market as your flagship.

WHich is why i listed Scorn, medium etc.

So again what big game is going to move units?

IF you think Miles Morales is the only game launching with the system have I got news for you......

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Some of the Xbox shills have actually turned me off of the Xbox more than excited me. They twist most everything in a way that it does not need to be twisted. The whole Series S CPU tweet from Mr. Warren immediately comes to mind.

I hear you, the snark in particular is obnoxious however there are still cool fellow Xbox folk around, some I don’t agree with a lot but are at least amiable.

 

[drotahorror]

I think we are getting Dirt 5 on gamepass day one. I believe this is why it was delayed.

It only got delayed a few days though right? Unless I've missed a delay somewhere. Why do you think that signifies it's coming to game pass?

*fuck it got delayed til november. im mad.

 

[Papacheeks]

There you go fixed it for you.

Even the ones marked X like The gunk are literally September of next year. With games like Fable being beyond 2021, even Hell Blade is now not even in a 2021 window because they changed over to Unreal 5 which isn't being finalized engine wise till 2021.

 

[Bergoglio]

The right thing to do now is announce a big game from XGS to keep momentum.

 

[Papacheeks]

The right thing to do now is announce a big game from XGS to keep momentum.

Thats what they need more than anything.

And people not understanding that having a must have app on your console or service is what draws people in.

 

[Ozrimandias]

Playstation is resting on its current base and exclusives.

But then again, as a PlayStation owner for years, this is probably the worst transition in terms of marketing and consumer-oriented communication ever.

Xbox is doing way better.
Damn even i prefer the design of Series X and S over the design of PS5

 

[drotahorror]

I hear you, the snark in particular is obnoxious however there are still cool fellow Xbox folk around, some I don’t agree with a lot but are at least amiable.

Besides me being mad about Dirt 5 delay, I will say as a PC/PS/Switch owner that Xbox has had a killer week. Very exciting for them. I don't have much desire to own an xbox but I hope they do well.

 

[VN1X]

Are they going to announce launch games soon?

 

[Papacheeks]

Playstation is resting on its current base and exclusives.

But then again, as a PlayStation owner for years, this is probably the worst transition in terms of marketing and consumer-oriented communication ever.

Xbox is doing way better.
Damn even i prefer the design of Series X and S over the design of PS5

I would Play devils advocate, they may not be as transparent. But the have been still with recent events and state of plays servicing their current platform very well with continued exclusives and exclusive content like Hitman VR.

I mean when you look at exclusives FF7:R, Yakuza remaster trilogy, Last of us part 2, Ghost of tsushima .

Are they going to announce launch games soon?

From what Jeff Grub is saying, next week the 17th.

Expect a state of play with launch lineup, price and preorder date.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Besides me being mad about Dirt 5 delay, I will say as a PC/PS/Switch owner that Xbox has had a killer week. Very exciting for them. I don't have much desire to own an xbox but I hope they do well.

Honestly , I’m not feeling it, the “killer” week as you say. Don’t get me wrong I understand the appeal of S with the price and all that, it’s just....that’s not what’s getting me hyped. A few killer games with gameplay, a few must have titles (I know that’s subjective).

I won’t lie to you, I’m really disappointed in Microsoft this generation and from what ive seen so far I’m not excited yet for this new generation or whatever it’s supposed to be. I want to feel that “hype” if you know what I mean.

 

[tryDEATH]

How?

You literally posted a pic from xbox game dash, that showed games like Avowed, Halo, State of decay 3, Forza which are not launching this year? I asked what games are the big app that makes you want to buy a series X/S?

Gamepass by itself isn't enough, you need that big app that you can market as your flagship.

WHich is why i listed Scorn, medium etc.

So again what big game is going to move units?

IF you think Miles Morales is the only game launching with the system have I got news for you......

Well the initial statement that my reply was aimed at was that there weren't any games shown, to which I replied with that list. Then you came in and moved the goal post to which are launching, basically taking my reply out of context and re-framing into a complete different question.

But, it is looking like the Xbox might not have traditional killer launch game, but games such as Flight Simulator, Gears Tactics, and The Medium will carry it till Halo or Forza release the following year, we also don't know if there are any more 2nd party games that are set to be launched early next year. Xbox is just starting to catch up with the studios they acquired.

 

[Flintty]

Whatever ‘side’ you’re on, all this ramping up of news is great stuff. Mildly excited to see what hits next.

 

[Redlancet]

Honestly , I’m not feeling it, the “killer” week as you say. Don’t get me wrong I understand the appeal of S with the price and all that, it’s just....that’s not what’s getting me hyped. A few killer games with gameplay, a few must have titles (I know that’s subjective).

I won’t lie to you, I’m really disappointed in Microsoft this generation and from what ive seen so far I’m not excited yet for this new generation or whatever it’s supposed to be. I want to feel that “hype” if you know what I mean.

after the past month disaster any news thats arent bad are "killer"

 

[New Yorks Finest]

There might be some truth to that, but I would not go as far as say that MS got anything yet.

One thing is for certain and undeniable their strategy is significantly better that Sony's and its not even close. When you look at the complete approach and vision from Xbox you can clearly see what their objective was and they executed it to perfection. They nailed the friendly pro-consumer narrative from the Series S price point, back compatibility, GamePass Ultimate with Xcloud and EA Play, and even to something like financing packages that are simply unmatched while still offering also the most powerful console for the Ultimate gaming experience.

Sony simply went with the traditional approach, which they have been extremely successful with, but maybe this time around a more daring and innovative approach was neccessary.

I hear you, MS simply going all out, gunz blazing and got nothing to loose.

Sonys being cocky, what's stopping them updating or announcing what hardcore Fanatics been waiting for years..nada.

 

[Papacheeks]

Well the initial statement that my reply was aimed at was that there weren't any games shown, to which I replied with that list. Then you came in and moved the goal post to which are launching, basically taking my reply out of context and re-framing into a complete different question.

But, it is looking like the Xbox might not have traditional killer launch game, but games such as Flight Simulator, Gears Tactics, and The Medium will carry it till Halo or Forza release the following year, we also don't know if there are any more 2nd party games that are set to be launched early next year. Xbox is just starting to catch up with the studios they acquired.

Flight simulator is not a broad title. It is literally for people interested in flight simulation. like you can actually almost get legit experience doing flight simulator for actually flying. Gears tactics is a RTS/Xcom type game thats not super broad either.

Medium looks like it could fit that Alan wake type of mold and be a sleeper hit to be honest. It looks really cool.

Your last part answered my question. They dont have any big games that look like 2021 releases. Few smaller titles like the gunk, warhammer but those are not system sellers.

Sony literally has one of the most stacked 12 months of a console launch I've ever seen. It's PS2 2001 all over again.

Returnal, Kena, RATCHET, Destruction All stars, stray, Demons Souls, GT7, Horizon:FW, miles morales, sackboy adventure, ghostwire. All launch/launch window. Deathloop sounds like it could slip though into later 2021.

I'm not even touching Japanese games that supposedly might launch next year as well. Like FF XVI.

 

[tryDEATH]

Flight simulator is not a broad title. It is literally for people interested in flight simulation. like you can actually almost get legit experience doing flight simulator for actually flying. Gears tactics is a RTS/Xcom type game thats not super broad either.

Medium looks like it could fit that Alan wake type of mold and be a sleeper hit to be honest. It looks really cool.

Your last part answered my question. They dont have any big games that look like 2021 releases. Few smaller titles like the gunk, warhammer but those are not system sellers.

Sony literally has one of the most stacked 12 months of a console launch I've ever seen. It's PS2 2001 all over again.

Returnal, Kena, RATCHET, Destruction All stars, stray, Demons Souls, GT7, Horizon:FW, miles morales, sackboy adventure, ghostwire. All launch/launch window. Deathloop sounds like it could slip though into later 2021.

I'm not even touching Japanese games that supposedly might launch next year as well. Like FF XVI.

I think you are being a little bit too generous with that PS5 list a lot of those games fall into the same category as The Medium, STALKER 2 and Witchfire some fall even below that. If we are talking true AAA titles, you got HZD:FW and GT7 and neither of those have dates and will come out the following year most likely just like Halo and Forza. Spiderman is the only consoles exclusive with mass appeal from the launch titles, but after that there aint really much for either consoles to is going to get people hyped to get next generation consoles.

 

[Sephimoth]

I wonder if it is something to do with Assassins Creed and will be mentioned at the Ubi event later....

 

[AlexxKidd]

after the past month disaster any news thats arent bad are "killer"

In that sense I agree. After hyping up their May show as "Next gen begins" it ended up being a joke with no gameplay. Their first party showcase in July was a disaster with their reported $500 million Halo launch title looking like something out of 2014. At the very least this week was a "win" for them in that nothing went wrong besides the leak.

I think the trick for Xbox is to not show any games and only focus on hardware and subscription services. Once they start trying to show actual video games everything falls apart.

 

[PhaseJump]

"It's only Wednesday. More to come."

INB4 Xbox puts enormous marketing energy into having Major Nelson try to sell us a controller we don't need, in a new color.

 

[Ozrimandias]

I would Play devils advocate, they may not be as transparent. But the have been still with recent events and state of plays servicing their current platform very well with continued exclusives and exclusive content like Hitman VR.

I mean when you look at exclusives FF7:R, Yakuza remaster trilogy, Last of us part 2, Ghost of tsushima .



From what Jeff Grub is saying, next week the 17th.

Expect a state of play with launch lineup, price and preorder date.

That's why I'm staying with Playstation 5, only exclusives, but overall...Xbox is doing a great job. I mean, Gamepass, Backwards capability, EA Access, performance, console design......it is hard no to look at what Xbox is doing.

 

[Swift Hunta]

So many clowns trying to spit fire in this thread.

 

[PPIMystaceus]

I don't care about the numbers. This is what people like you don't grasp. I don't care what the reality is for the brand points, I just post what is happening. Microsoft is everywhere at the moment. Sony is nowhere. That's a fact. I don't know how many numbers there are. Frankly I don't look at retweets, likes, thumbs and all that shit. You care more about defending Sony for being a bit shit now - which they are - than appreciating the circumstances around it. Also putting 'Tier 1 market' means you think the US isn't a Tier 1 market - is that your take? I also never said Sony care about Microsoft dominating this week. I didnt give them any emotive traits at all, because I don't think of them as a person. You don't have to rush in and defend Sony you know. I own like four playstations and yes, they are being shit now. And releasing the price in two weeks which gets 3000 hearts and retweets isn't going to change my mind. They are managing this fucking awfully.



Playstation was trending because there were thousands of tweets like the below tagged with shit like #PS% #Preorder #Playstation etc

Damn, Twitter users are impatient. Give it a week at least.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

We have 10 or 11 weeks until these consoles launch. Predicting the week would have big news is not a prediction.

 

[CobraAB]

MS is trying hard to win a generation for once that is sure.

 

[AgentP]

MS and Xbox just going for the Fatality now, they must have gotten some inside information on whats going on at Sony, because this just feels like information overload at this point that is suppose to overwhelm the competition.

Overwhelmed with what?

 

[Papacheeks]

I think you are being a little bit too generous with that PS5 list a lot of those games fall into the same category as The Medium, STALKER 2 and Witchfire some fall even below that. If we are talking true AAA titles, you got HZD:FW and GT7 and neither of those have dates and will come out the following year most likely just like Halo and Forza. Spiderman is the only consoles exclusive with mass appeal from the launch titles, but after that there aint really much for either consoles to is going to get people hyped to get next generation consoles.

Actually.... About that.

Amazon listings say otherwise. Official boxart is up on amazon for a bunch of titles including Returnal, GT7, SACKBOY, DEMONS SOULS, MILES MORALES.

 

[NickFire]

MS and Xbox just going for the Fatality now, they must have gotten some inside information on whats going on at Sony, because this just feels like information overload at this point that is suppose to overwhelm the competition.

Not sure about the Fatality, but they are definitely firing off some major combos this week.

 

[Js562]

I just told you PlayStation celebrated their 25th anniversary last year. In every market. The US got the 25th anniversary items last year, despite the different release date. They barely gave two fucks about celebrating the 25th anniversary last year during the actual 25th anniversary, they certainly don't give two fucks about your fantasy "Tier 1 market" 25th anniversary celebration that's actually in year 26. Nor do they care about Xbox "dominating this week."

Whatever dominating you think is going on now, remember that when Sony announces price - which by the way will more than likely come with the announcements of games as well and not just a tweet, as Sony actually has major launch title(s) to promote - and measure those dominating numbers you think you're seeing now against what happens with PlayStation.

 

[JTCx]

Also Medium is a good game

Oh yea you've already played it? Tell me more.

 

[WellSheet]

This is first time in a LOOOONG time it feels like Microsoft has gotten a jab in on Sony in any meaningful way...

Sony can’t stay quiet for much longer...they’re now going to appear weak and “unorganized” if they wait longer than Another week

 

[Papacheeks]

This is first time in a LOOOONG time it feels like Microsoft has gotten a jab in on Sony in any meaningful way...

Sony can’t stay quiet for much longer...they’re now going to appear weak and “unorganized” if they wait longer than Another week

So them being silent on PS5 is them being un-organized?

They have done state of plays for just VR/PS4 content alone. What has Microsoft done for current owners of xbox one?

Their June show was 10 times for impactful than both xboxs may/July events.

"But Sony is unorganized"?
Some one could use a drink of reality.

 

[Dr Bass]

All of the complaining and whining in this thread just shows most people don't get marketing at all. Sony is fine. Just because you want your info now doesn't have any effect on what's going to actually sell when these things are on the shelves.

Can a single person picture this scenario?

The customer is at the store. The PS5 is out and by far has the best launch lineup of the two consoles, since Xbox sorta doesn't even have one. They are priced similarly or the same. He stands before the game case ...

"Well I really want to get the PS5, but they announced their price a few weeks later than Microsoft! Even though I've known the launch details for two months now, I refuse to buy it!"

People who think Sony not having announced their price yet as actually being a thing are ridiculous.

 

[WellSheet]

So them being silent on PS5 is them being un-organized?

They have done state of plays for just VR/PS4 content alone. What has Microsoft done for current owners of xbox one?

Their June show was 10 times for impactful than both xboxs may/July events.

"But Sony is unorganized"?
Some one could use a drink of reality.

Oooooh silly...

operative word is “appear” and I guess I’ll clarify more...OH And the quotations were to imply further that it would be an easy talking point from Xbox fanboys and the like...

I think they’ll APPEAR weak and unorganized to their competition and to the fanboys of their competition. I don’t personally feel they’re weak or unorganized...I’m just guessing that’ll be their talking point if Sony holds out more than a week...

Also, what flavor of reality should I try? I heard strawberry was good...

 

[Papacheeks]

Oooooh silly...

operative word is “appear” and I guess I’ll clarify more...OH And the quotations were to imply further that it would be an easy talking point from Xbox fanboys and the like...

I think they’ll APPEAR weak and unorganized to their competition and to the fanboys of their competition. I don’t personally feel they’re weak or unorganized...I’m just guessing that’ll be their talking point if Sony holds out more than a week...

Also, what flavor of reality should I try? I heard strawberry was good...

PEACH-Mango OR BUST?

 

[Dibils2k]

but wasnt the price and series s supposed to be next week... just seems like he got lucky and taking advantage