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[ChorizoPicozo]

the engagement levels will be through the roof. Xbox stays winning, you haters.

 

[midnightAI]

Why?

Do you expect them to put on a big long video production just to refute bogus rumors that have been circulating the internet last week?

This more says to me that all this misinformation that's been flying around isn't worth the time to get all dressed up and tap dance for everyone.

It's probably going to be a cool calm business as usual discussion with maybe a few "but" moments like hi-fi rush and sea of thieves ports.

If that is the case though then why take a week over it?

No smoke without fire I say, now how much fire is the question (and how much will everyone be told in this podcast)

 

[DJ12]

it will be on youtube so footage will be shown, not just audio.

Yet it just says listen. Not see, witness, view, just listen

 

[VAVA Mk2]

Everyone quick! We need at least 5 more large rumors to cause chaos to burn everything to the ground before Thursday afternoon!

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

 

[DJ12]

Why?

Do you expect them to put on a big long video production just to refute bogus rumors that have been circulating the internet last week?

This more says to me that all this misinformation that's been flying around isn't worth the time to get all dressed up and tap dance for everyone.

It's probably going to be a cool calm business as usual discussion with maybe a few "but" moments like hi-fi rush and sea of thieves ports.

As a PlayStation owner I demand to see footage of the tripe they plan to release.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

15th is a Thursday, Isn't that the Sega rumor day?

Noooo fuck it is supposed to be a Wednesday

 

[spons]

Yet it just says listen. Not see, witness, view, just listen

Their podcasts are also video on YouTube, in a studio, and has been for ages.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Everyone quick! We need at least 5 more large rumors to cause chaos to burn everything to the ground before Thursday afternoon!

there was one already :

Game Pass will be killed off

 

[Ghostage]

Seems like it is gonna be a whole lot of nothing. I seriously doubt they would announce news such as going third party or dropping hardware through a podcast.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Yet it just says listen. Not see, witness, view, just listen

meaning you can see or hear on an audio player.

 

[DJ12]

Their podcasts are also video on YouTube, in a studio, and has been for ages.

Fair does, obviously this will be my first and only one.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Come on Xbox fans, even you have to admit that this is a garbage way of handling this. And it just shows you that it's just a bunch of PR and they are just out to get you any way they can. The announced last week that something's coming this week only to reannounce that it's going to be in a podcast. Cheap and reminiscent of the way they run their business. It's being harsh because it's worthy of being so. They don't want you to look at their faces. And maybe it will be a video podcast but nonetheless this is a very carefully crafted PR move which they seem to really thrive on unlike making good games consistently. Unless you count acquisition of studios as part of their hard work and building their portfolio.

 

[soulbait]

Podcast?I wanted to look at their faces to see their fear...

It is a video podcast, which is why the link on the image is to YouTube.

Calm down.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Seems like it is gonna be a whole lot of nothing. I seriously doubt they would announce news such as going third party or dropping hardware through a podcast.

the rumor isnt none of those though, it's some games coming to more platforms.

 

[Varnish La PS]

Fucking podcast?

 

[Negotiator101]

Seems like it is gonna be a whole lot of nothing. I seriously doubt they would announce news such as going third party or dropping hardware through a podcast.

Exactly, a whole lot of rabid frothing at the mouth from the usual suspects and Phil is doing a podcast You have to admire his ball's.

 

[DeaDPo0L84]

Everyone quick! We need at least 5 more large rumors to cause chaos to burn everything to the ground before Thursday afternoon!

Nintendo buys Microsoft, Phil steps down, Xbox becomes a digital only platform that can be used on any TV like a streaming stick, no day one release for 1st party titles anymore on Gamepass, will release them months down the road similar to how Playstation handles it.

 

[GHG]

Why?

Do you expect them to put on a big long video production just to refute bogus rumors that have been circulating the internet last week?

This more says to me that all this misinformation that's been flying around isn't worth the time to get all dressed up and tap dance for everyone.

It's probably going to be a cool calm business as usual discussion with maybe a few "but" moments like hi-fi rush and sea of thieves ports.

It's doesn't need to be a "production".

He said the following last week:

"We're listening and we hear you. We've been planning a business update event for next week, where we look forward to sharing more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox. Stay tuned."

This "event" is now being framed as a casual podcast featuring the motley crew.

They don't respect you, stop throwing yourself in the fire.

 

[Borowski_1]

 

[skyfinch]

Who gives a shit? Just give me PS5 Redfall and Starfield with blazing loading times and we good.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Should invite timdog onto the podcast

 

[TrippleA345]

It is a video podcast, which is why the link on the image is to YouTube.

Calm down.

 

[Pelta88]

“Teams”
“Amazing”
“Passion of our fans”
“We all win “‘

“100 billion players”
“Always our plan”
“Beyond hardware”
“Amazon and Uber is our real competition”

 

[Dick Jones]

If its audio only, its already done and probably was a few days ago before the we hear you. Xbox customers getting rode hard without vaseline

 

[Withnail]

The medium says a lot about the message. If this was for a mainstream audience they wouldn’t use a podcast, this is intended for core gamers. I guess in their terms they’re aiming to reassure “the fans” (aka the loonies like Timdog) who might be upset about games going to other platforms. It also means the message is going to be a bit less dramatic than some people seem to think it’s going to be.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Fucking podcast?

what did you expected?

 

[Darsxx82]

A podcast?? My head is exploding. It's all so bizarre and of little tact with the users and fans of the console....
It will depend on what they announce, but it does not seem like the way and the place to announce measures and actions that could affect the situation of tens of millions of users who have invested It's your product a lot of money.


I understand that the pressure has made them advance the announcement of this "change or update of the Xbox business" and they have had to look for the most favorable formula for them.... but it is not a decision worthy of the company with more value of the world.

I don't know, I hope it's a video too and you can see the faces. Gestures always describe better than words. And I also hope for an interview with some media or extensive explanations.

 

[Ghostage]

the rumor isnt none of those though, it's some games coming to more platforms.

Fair enough then, I got the impression that people were worried about those two things.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

A podcast, I am guessing they’ll give us nothing transparent at this point.

They are going to trickle out their third party plans over time

Typical Spencer

 

[midnightAI]

Come on Xbox fans, even you have to admit that this is a garbage way of handling this. And it just shows you that it's just a bunch of PR and they are just out to get you any way they can. The announced last week that something's coming this week only to reannounce that it's going to be in a podcast. Cheap and reminiscent of the way they run their business. It's being harsh because it's worthy of being so. They don't want you to look at their faces. And maybe it will be a video podcast but nonetheless this is a very carefully crafted PR move which they seem to really thrive on unlike making good games consistently. Unless you count acquisition of studios as part of their hard work and building their portfolio.

So, they dont say anything they are assholes, talk about the future of Xbox in a video 'podcast' they are still assholes? Bit unfair

All I question is the timing, it could have been a one and done a week ago.

 

[H-I-M]

Why?

Do you expect them to put on a big long video production just to refute bogus rumors that have been circulating the internet last week?

This more says to me that all this misinformation that's been flying around isn't worth the time to get all dressed up and tap dance for everyone.

It's probably going to be a cool calm business as usual discussion with maybe a few "but" moments like hi-fi rush and sea of thieves ports.

You're in for a rude awakening if you truly believe anything you just wrote.
Hint : a simple tweet would have been enough to "refute bogus rumors".

 

[SegaManAU]

Can't be that important if it's only a postcast.

 

[WitchHunter]

It's gonna be a rebranding ritual. XBOX becomes BOXX.

 

[Luigi Mario]

State of Play won!

 

[ChuckeRearmed]

i doubt they get out of hardware, at least this week. down the road maybe.

I am pretty sure they will stick to hardware for years. It is just important to have some hardware device of your own. They learnt that hard way (pun) with the whole Windows Phone situation. But I think starting the next generation the price will increase to be less of a loss leader.

 

[bitbydeath]

At least people can now rule out seeing software and hardware, this format means it will be a straight talk about the future of Xbox.

 

[splattered]

It's doesn't need to be a "production".

He said the following last week:

"We're listening and we hear you. We've been planning a business update event for next week, where we look forward to sharing more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox. Stay tuned."

This "event" is now being framed as a casual podcast featuring the motley crew.

They don't respect you, stop throwing yourself in the fire.

I have no feet in the fire here, i just think people have been overreacting about this entire ordeal.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

the rumor isnt none of those though, it's some games coming to more platforms.

No, the original Discord rumor did mention hardware plans and being a more fully multiplatform publisher.

The podcast will probably touch on the latter more in detail with room for ambiguity. The former though (which I think is also 100% happening in the near future), will prob just be alluded to with a "we're still committed to hardware" line and say "wait 'till E3 June for more details" where they reveal a new Series SKU (that cylinder looking Series X).

 

[VAVA Mk2]

there was one already :

Game Pass will be killed off

Good. Keep them coming. More! My prediction is Microsoft buys Sony and there won't be XBox games anymore as they just use PlayStation going forward. Someone come up with another one!

 

[Heisenberg007]

Expect a whole lot of words and not much substance. More ambiguous open for interpretation language.

This. It will be a word spaghetti.

If Phil / Sarah / Satya appeared for even a 1-minute pre-recorded video, that would have been much better, concise, and clearer than whatever this will be.

 

[Gudji]

Yet it just says listen. Not see, witness, view, just listen

They obviously gonna have a written update probably before the podcast even starts.

 

[GHG]

“100 billion players”
“Always our plan”
“Beyond hardware”
“Amazon and Uber is our real competition”

"Listening and learning from our players and creators is essential to how we run our business."

"We are humbled by the response and feedback from our passionate fans. "

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Podcast‽ Why the fuck Is xbox so fucking out of touch‽

They listen to people who tell them what they want to hear

 

[TheMan]

Don’t foresee any earthshattering news being announced by podcast. They’re testing the waters with a few multiplat releases, that’s it

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

imagine this being pre-recorded and everything leaks tomorrow .

 

[GHG]

I have no feet in the fire here, i just think people have been overreacting about this entire ordeal.

They had the power to nip this in the bud, weeks ago.

 

[Gudji]

Don’t foresee any earthshattering news being announced by podcast. They’re testing the waters with a few multiplat releases, that’s it

Yeah they gonna have the 3 major xbox people in a podcast just to announce two games.

 

[Audiophile]

Joe Rogan: Halo on Playstation is entirely possible.
Phil Spencer: You're right Joe, it's entirely possible.

Joe: "You heard the theory about the GPU in the power brick...?"

 

[cireza]

A podcast ? Perfect answer to this the infinite amount of stupid rumors.

We don't give a shit we just gonna talk about stuff lolz

I hope it lasts for 4 hours lol. So the people watching it can enjoy the pain.