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[HeisenbergFX4]

"So Nintendo.........you go first and announce your handheld and then we'll go next and announce our handheld......"

See that Switch 2? This Xbox portable XYZ is the better place to play Indiana Jones when it launches on both

Phil =

 

[Dick Jones]

Just letting Nintendo go first and announce the Switch 2 then Xbox can go ahead and give a list of games coming to it

Xbox Studios finally releasing games on a console launch date.

 

[Crowza]

 

[xHunter]

So Hifi Rush, SoT and Pentiment, with more to follow.

 

[skit_data]

 

[Topher]

So Hifi Rush, SoT and Pentiment, with more to follow.

Warren is doubling down on multiple Xbox games going to PlayStation and Switch.

"Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is getting ready to launch a select number of Xbox games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Weeks of rumors suggest that Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and even Bethesda titles like Starfield and Indiana Jones could appear on non-Xbox platforms."

Microsoft prepares to take Xbox everywhere

Some Xbox games are coming to PS5 and Switch.

www.theverge.com

 

[King Dazzar]

Seems every step Xbox takes at the moment only adds more speculation on top of an already speculated set of may or may not happen speculations. lol

Sold my XSX today. But I'll be interested in perhaps returning in the future depending what they do with hardware further down the road. So will be interested in what they're doing with that side of things...

 

[Draugoth]

So Hifi Rush, SoT and Pentiment, with more to follow.

I read the entire thing, sadly no new information on that article

 

[Wonko_C]

Why do they keep following Xbox with the word "business" now? Are they going to enter the business market? What are they gonna launch it with? Xbox Office 2024 Pro?

 

[Orbital2060]

Imagine watching this shit.

 

[bender]

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Warren is doubling down on multiple Xbox games going to PlayStation and Switch.

"Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is getting ready to launch a select number of Xbox games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Weeks of rumors suggest that Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and even Bethesda titles like Starfield and Indiana Jones could appear on non-Xbox platforms."

Microsoft prepares to take Xbox everywhere

Some Xbox games are coming to PS5 and Switch.

www.theverge.com

In other news, NateDrake from team purple does another 180 and claims he had it right all along

 

[xHunter]

I read the entire thing, sadly no new information on that article

Pentiment is new, also Nate says that 3 out of the 4 he heard have now been reported on:

 

[skit_data]

I read the entire thing, sadly no new information on that article

Pentiment added to the list, I don't think it has been mentioned before?

 

[TikiLagoonSam]

On the contrary... I think this is exactly how you announce stuff like that. First off, they are not going to say everything is going multiplatform. They will NEVER say that, even if that ends up being the case sometime down the road.

What they will do though is talk about how they decided to put smaller titles like HFR and MP-focused titles like SoT on other platforms. And how that is because they are pro gamers and want as many people as possible to get to experience these games and how they are not fans of the traditional console walled gardens. Then they will talk about how committed they are to Xbox and GamePass, and then announce how they will be adding so so and so Activision games to gamepass which shows their commitment to their fans.

Then they will say they have no plans on leaving the console hardware business and already are well in the development of their next console. And then may even announce price drops of the current consoles, and probably say something about how December was the best December for Xbox series consoles ever....

And as for future games, the most they will say is that they will treat that on a case-by-case basis, and how they give the freedom of that kind of choice to their studios, so if a studio of theirs wants to bring their game to other platforms, they will try and see if they can make that happen. And they would make a case how a lot of those studios were multiplatform before, so they are not sure thats something they wanna take away from them and the industry. they won't, however, reiterate (cause they have said it before) that Xbox exclusives, past, present and future will remain Xbox exclusives because doing so locks them into that commitment. So it would be left open-ended.

And they will say all this as matter of factly as possible that you would come off thinking it was like this all along.

Yup, a PR salad, thats what this is. At least, thats what I think it is going to be.

Great writeup. Probably spot on. But the beauty of it is, all that internal turmoil, leaks, it will all gush out immediately . You will get all the people in the know, come out and say XBOX IS GOING FULL 3RD PARTY and spill all the beans (if that truly is whats going on).

So Phil and co have a choice on this podcast. Put the ol PR spin on it and hold back the real info with risking everyone else leaking it all or get (semi) ahead of it themselves and say yes we are going 3rd party. Halo and all your favorite franchises can be played anywhere.

 

[King Dazzar]

Warren is doubling down on multiple Xbox games going to PlayStation and Switch.

"Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is getting ready to launch a select number of Xbox games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Weeks of rumors suggest that Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and even Bethesda titles like Starfield and Indiana Jones could appear on non-Xbox platforms."

Microsoft prepares to take Xbox everywhere

Some Xbox games are coming to PS5 and Switch.

www.theverge.com

I see my speculation comment aged in seconds. All starting to firm up a bit. Good, good. Give me Halo MCC too please.

 

[Dorfdad]

Let run crazy over the next few days now that we know both Xbox and Nintendo have announcements the same day!

Microsoft and Nintendo partner up to topple Sony!

Microsoft invests billions into Nintendo to create a handheld / hybrid console that has the power of the ps4 undocked and can scale to next gen while docked via egpu docks.

Microsoft first party games all release on next switch along with all Nintendo franchises.

Microsoft subsidizes cost per unit to launch at 399.99 for handheld, whereas the egpu dock runs 399.99

Shit sells out faster than a game of pocket pool!

 

[Topher]

I read the entire thing, sadly no new information on that article

I wouldn't say that. Warren is pointing specifically to "Xbox Game Pass slowdown" as the reason for these moves.

 

[StereoVsn]

Career defining moment coming up. Phil announces Nintendo acquisition, Switch 2 can run Xbox One/Series games.

Then music comes on, and Phil starts dancing, Tropic Thunder Tom Cruise style.

 

[Topher]

In other news, NateDrake from team purple does another 180 and claims he had it right all along

Holy Shit......this was on cue!

Pentiment is new, also Nate says that 3 out of the 4 he heard have now been reported on:

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Holy Shit......this was on cue!

Perfect timing

 

[Bojanglez]

BREAKING!

The cover art for the podcast has just leaked, and In the interests of all involved it looks like Phil has secured a podcast host that will absolutely not let him get away with spouting propaganda unchallenged.

 

[The Infectious Paradox]

MicrsOOOOFt

 

[Draugoth]

Pentiment added to the list, I don't think it has been mentioned before?

It was among the rumors.

 

[Banjo64]

I highly doubt SOT would perform better than Halo on PlayStation.

Initially, probably Halo yeah. But SoT has ridiculous legs and retains more players. It’s above Infinite and MCC in the most played Xbox games chart as well (UK only I think).

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[DeepEnigma]

So Hifi Rush, SoT and Pentiment, with more to follow.

"scoop"

You mean your direct email feed from them as one of their publicists.

 

[Gudji]

Those to start with more following hence the rumor of MS purchasing more PS5 devkits for their studios, etc. They would never come out and say "every game will be 3rd party" because it's not feasible even if they wanted.

 

[King Dazzar]

This is shaping up to be potentially great. MS games Everywhere. I like it a lot. New Xbox with no need for an Xbox, is my kind of box...

 

[DenchDeckard]

This is quite boring. Hopefully the last game is something exciting like forza horizon or halo infinite.

 

[Banjo64]

BREAKING!

The cover art for the podcast has just leaked, and In the interests of all involved it looks like Phil has secured a podcast host that will absolutely not let him get away with spouting propaganda unchallenged.

‘Why did you decide to release your games on PlayStation?’

‘If you don’t mind, I will take only 30 seconds or one minute to give you a short reference to history to give you a little historical background…’

 

[IDKFA]

Don’t write checks you can’t cash.

I reckon I'm flexible enough to gargle my own nutsack. It's just exotic masturbation.

Anyway, interesting that this is the same day as the Nintendo Direct.

It could be likely that Microsoft and Nintendo have teemed up. Microsoft will release thier games on Nintendo switch (and it's successor), but give Sony the two finger treatment

 

[March Climber]

Podcast? Nah I'll just wait for GAF to spill the tea.

So that you can get clickbait and misquotes? Have fun I guess.

 

[King Dazzar]

If all of this Xbox Everywhere approach does indeed turn true. It does bring us full circle in thoughts though and where we are with future hardware rumours. Why would anyone with a Switch by a MS handheld and same parallel for PS5 owners... maybe they're no longer bothered.

 

[ReBurn]

I guess people were expecting something like a press conference in front of a room full of reporters with flash bulbs popping off instead of a carefully produced, non-interactive format. I'm not sure why anyone would expect anything other than a pre-recorded video released via their existing social channels, but it seems like some people were expecting a "we're sorry" Sony security breach bow. Maybe Phil, Sarah and Matt will still apology bow in the video.

 

[DJ12]

It could be likely that Microsoft and Nintendo have teemed up. Microsoft will release thier games on Nintendo switch (and it's successor), but give Sony the two finger treatment

Sarcasm again?

The xbox thing wasn't even happening last week was planned for later in the year, Nintendo Direct has been rumoured to be taking place this week for months.

Of course doing this on the day Nintendo do something is smart as most people won't give a hoot about whatever Microsoft have to say.

 

[Banjo64]

I guess people were expecting something like a press conference in front of a room full of reporters with flash bulbs popping off instead of a carefully produced, non-interactive format. I'm not sure why anyone would expect anything other than a pre-recorded video released via their existing social channels, but it seems like some people were expecting a "we're sorry" Sony security breach bow. Maybe Phil, Sarah and Matt will still apology bow in the video.

To be honest, memes aside. Should have just been a statement published on the website.

Sony just drop bad news like a stinking turd through their blog and don’t worry about a clean up op.

MS are too worried about the optics. I doubt any of us really care about Booty, Spencer and cyborg trying to tell us the key facts in a roundabout way.

Just say ‘yeah we’re porting X and X to these platforms, this is the date, this is the cost’.

 

[MisterXDTV]

The beginning of the end

 

[Damigos]

I m here for the memes
Please dont stop

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Notice how Greenberg is nowhere to be found…

I'd like to think this means he's been fired, but can't have too much good news in a single day sadly.

 

[adamsapple]

Warren is doubling down on multiple Xbox games going to PlayStation and Switch.

"Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is getting ready to launch a select number of Xbox games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Weeks of rumors suggest that Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and even Bethesda titles like Starfield and Indiana Jones could appear on non-Xbox platforms."

Microsoft prepares to take Xbox everywhere

Some Xbox games are coming to PS5 and Switch.

www.theverge.com

It's not doubling down as much as reiterating "weeks of rumors".

 

[Bernardougf]

Oh this ain't the big announcement some were hoping for Podcast!

 

[Topher]

It's not doubling down as much as reiterating "weeks of rumors".

Rumors that he helped to spread so yeah, doubling down

 

[JohnnyFootball]

I'd like to think this means he's been fired, but can't have too much good news in a single day sadly.

Matt Booty should have been fired over him. Matt's job was to manage first party studios. Those have been an unmitigated disaster. Gears and Forza have been fine, but so many cancellations, budget over runs and overall poor studio management.

 

[IDKFA]

Sarcasm again?

The xbox thing wasn't even happening last week was planned for later in the year, Nintendo Direct has been rumoured to be taking place this week for months.

Of course doing this on the day Nintendo do something is smart as most people won't give a hoot about whatever Microsoft have to say.

No that was a random thought. Very unlikely as that would be childish from Microsoft, but who knows at this point. Anything could be announced.

 

[Banjo64]

Any 4th game for this year, if it exists, would surely be Grounded?

 

[bitbydeath]

Only two bullets to go.

 

[ReBurn]

To be honest, memes aside. Should have just been a statement published on the website.

Sony just drop bad news like a stinking turd through their blog and don’t worry about a clean up op.

MS are too worried about the optics. I doubt any of us really care about Booty, Spencer and cyborg trying to tell us the key facts in a roundabout way.

Just say ‘yeah we’re porting X and X to these platforms, this is the date, this is the cost’.

I think we're going to see Microsoft adopt this strategy as time goes on. I think we'll see and hear less from Phil directly because he has become a meme himself at this point and the marketing machine is telling him to STFU. Bad news will become an unapologetic blip on a blog dropped while slick video pumping up a new thing is streaming.

 

[bender]

Perfect timing

NateDrake's Dad:

NateDrake:

 

[DeaDPo0L84]

This is quite boring. Hopefully the last game is something exciting like forza horizon or halo infinite.

Halo Infinite on Playstation would be a big shock, regardless of the games quality it would be nuts seeing Halo on any other platform.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Halo Infinite on Playstation would be a big shock, regardless of the games quality it would be nuts seeing Halo on any other platform.

I agree, but in the sense for the franchise a game like that needs to be on all platforms I think.

Nurture a strong pro league etc.