If you say he predicted those things with accuracy then I have no reason to dispute it. But personally, I won't be able to trust rumors from someone who made such a glaringly backwards prediction on a pretty significant issue. If he explains the details about who told him the false information, why it seemed reliable at the time, etc., I might have a different impression.
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Jeff Grubb - Starfield June 23, Hellblade 2 in 2023
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DenchDeckard
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Haha, exactly what I was about to type.
anthony2690
Banned
Don't forget when every one thought he was crazy when he kept saying there is a Kojima Xbox game happening.
I personally think Jeff Grubb is solid with very good sources.
But his SPECULATIONS are poor, if he doesn't say he is speculating before he drops info, then it's probably good info.
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Umbasaborne
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Why would anyone cope? No one gives a shit about box wars as much as you think they do
Salty Popsicle
Banned
Before the Microsoft acquisition, Starfield would have released in November 2022 bugs and all to be a part of the Holiday rush. Another half-year of time in the oven should remedy most of the issues.
Salty Popsicle
Banned
I can definitely see them shadow dropping the game at an E3 style show in June. The success of HiFi Rush would make it a more viable thing to do.
FBeeEye
Banned
How many platforms did prior Bethesda games release on? That required dev resources to be spread thin where with Xbox and PC, which are essentially the same platform, the number of variables when it comes to development is significantly reduced. On top of that, the game was already delayed when we know if it was up to Bethesda, they would have released it in November.
FBeeEye
Banned
I'm sure Bethesda has learned nothing since then.
Salty Popsicle
Banned
The bolded part makes absolutely no sense. Microsoft gave Todd Howard and the team at Bethesda the go-ahead to delay the game for half a year into 2023 after they requested more time, yet this rumor makes it seem like Microsoft is the bad guy pushing the team to deliver an unfinished product ASAP. Not to mention the thought that a game releasing on GamePass would somehow alleviate revenue/income deficits from Microsoft's main cloud and Sofware businesses is just laughable.
Topher
Gold Member
Xbox and PC are not "essentially the same platform". PC has a ridiculous number of variations and then you have different Windows and Steam versions as well. I'm hopeful that the game comes out perfect but calling concern over Bethesda's past quality issues a "stupid trope" is a bit absurd.
In Cold Blood
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You could have read it right here on GAF.
https://www.neogaf.com/threads/jeff...be-a-pentiment-level-game-from-tango.1648503/
KungFucius
King Snowflake
And fucking Zelda mid May. Not gonna see the sun til fucking September
What are you basing that on?
Gavon West
Spread's Cheeks for Intrusive Ads
Don't know about HBII but Starfield is hittin this year. Of that I am sure.
Would be banger AF if HBII hit this year too. We'll see...
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Let's face it, stating Tango was doing an indie style game for Xbox is a leak. There's no way anyone could say that was some shotgunned educated guess rumour.
Eddie-Griffin
Banned
They got to have the Starfield showcase before then because they said it's going to have it's own show.
James Sawyer Ford
Member
Starfield is a massive game that looked like it needed a lot of work a year ago and Hellblade said they were just starting production not too long ago and apparently it's open world.
Salty Popsicle
Banned
A company that employs a highly successful subscription service and no longer needs to rely on one season out of the year to sell their games.
Salty Popsicle
Banned
Starfield looked pretty complete to me after watching the E3 2022 showcase. The only issues people brought up were the unoptimized framerate and some minor details like smoke not emitting from gun barrels when fired. I'm certain a team of 500+ people can resolve those problems after 12 months.
James Sawyer Ford
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El Pistolero
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Not as far-fetched as I initially thought.
demigod
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Is that why Forza Horizon 5 and Halo infinite released during the holidays?
Also Starfield was scheduled for the holidays as well and im betting it will be this year.
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Clintizzle
Lord of Edge.
I'm so thirsty for Starfield that I thought this was showing the games in order of release date.
Starfield looked ok to me. It looked like your typical Bethesda game. And it’s already getting a lot of extra time. I guess we will find out in a few months.
coffinbirth
Member
Yup.
Investor9872
Member
Not a chance in hell Starfield will be out this June. Multiple people have claimed that it's in a very rough state currently.
Nydius
Member
It makes perfect sense to anyone who understands business financial quarters. Launching after June 30 means losing out on increased Game Pass revenue and digital/box sales of Starfield for FY23, pushing it into FY24 instead. Which negatively impacts investors and stakeholders. I don't know why you brought up Azure in your response -- investors look at these platforms separately. If the gaming division is underperforming, Azure doing well doesn't magically offset that.
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Salty Popsicle
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No amount of game sale revenue, especially from games releasing on GamePass, would offset billions of dollars' worth of underperforming revenue metrics for a Microsoft quarter. It's like asking an ant to make up for the production of a lame horse.
Don't overthink it. It just sounds like one of those situations where massive company didn't do as well as hoped, so every department wants to come in hot in case there are company wide reviews of each department. Along the lines of we better show some results so they do not redirect some of our resources to a different department. Or we better show some results before a company wide review concludes we need to be replaced with new leaders. Etc.
DenchDeckard
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I'm so thirsty for Starfield that I thought this was showing the games in order of release date.
What a year! add Hellblade 2 and its just....BANGER!
Stamps1646
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I love this community, you guys post the best memes. <3
cash_longfellow
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Yea, June 2024. Shit ain’t happening. If it does, it’s going to be a bugfest (more so than normal)…plus releasing the same month as FF16 is the dumbest move they could possibly make.
Also, wtf are we still keeping Grubb relevant?
Also, wtf are we still keeping Grubb relevant?
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Releasing starfield the same month as ffxvi is a dumb move?
Hahahaha...wow, good one.
cash_longfellow
Gold Member
Oh you are one of those people that actually think Starfield will be “that game”, huh?
GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
Be assured my friends, Starfield is going to be one of the best reasons to be a gamer in 2023.
Lone Wolf
Member
Ff16 is only on PS5. Starfield is on PC and Xbox. I don’t see a conflict.Oh you are one of those people that actually think Starfield will be “that game”, huh?
cash_longfellow
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I play in all three, although admittedly more on ps5, then PC, and barely Xbox anymore. I am also a lifetime FF fan…but to me, if I am MS, I’m looking at August - early November if, big IF, it does release this year. FF will absolutely take buyers away from it. Sure, Starfield is on both, but I think people are grossly underestimating how many people are waiting for FF16, and how much time people are going to drop into it. If I am a gamer on all three systems, minus Switch, and strapped for cash during that time and can only afford one, it’s no doubt FF. Plus, we all know based on Bethesdas track record, Starfield is not going to be the most polished game in the world, and waiting until after launch is probably the safest bet with it.
Again, I favor ps5 and Final Fantasy all day long, but just my opinion, they would be better off waiting until later in the year, or early next year.
In Cold Blood
Banned
There's no reason for them not to be released at the same time.
Different platforms and all that.
I think nothing is going to overshadow Starfield. It's the first new IP from Bethesda in how long?
I understand that since they became a Microsoft company Bethesda aren't as good as they used to be, but make no bones about it, Starfield will be huge. The game is going to be a huge seller. I think alot of people just forget how big a Bethesda release it. On top of that the longevity of their games on PC with the modding community is a big deal.
And, even though Starfield is the biggest release in a long time, people with PS5 can't get it so FF doesn't have any issues with it either.
Both consoles get a big RPG. Everyone's a winner.
Ghost of Caelid
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Idk why people here don’t like him. Outside of here he seems to be a well liked figure especially since is track record is solid af. His predictions suck his leaking is on the money. Him, Schrier and Tom Henderson are the most reliable outside of the snitch if you want leaks 3 hours before reveal.
anthony2690
Banned
I fully agree, they all clearly have great sources of info and have great track records.
I just need the man to talk about Killer Instinct with no mention of speculation and I'll be happy.
Strider Highwind
Banned
I'm thinking Starfield late September to Mid October and Forza right before black friday
supernova8
Banned
In other words, if they do come out he'll take credit and if they don't he'll say "well I was just joking guys jesus take a chill pill"
Schreier is REALLY BAD.
HeisenbergFX4
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