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S.T.A.G.E. said:
Pjams said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
They have to show off all the other games since they aren't making any. They are relying on XBLA indy titles to keep 360 only gamers happy.


No


You would be surprised how many Xbox only gamers depend on XBLA titles because of the consoles lack of retail titles (excluding Kinect).

uhh you couldnt be more wrong. 360 owners who play on other consoles/pc might be disappointed since they could have just gotten multiplatform titles on their other systems, but 360 only owners times are the ones who are very happy. Just these holidays excluding kinect games they got MW3, Skyrim, battlefield 3, gears 3, arkham city, AC revelations, halo anniversary, forza 4, dark souls, dues ex, saints row the third, dead island, and rage. Considering that no console ever has even had a tie ratio as high as the number of big games that came out these holidays, let alone this past year, 360 only gamers were certainly not disappointed with the recent 360 lineup and 99% of them couldnt even get all the retail games they were interested in.

Now on the other hand you can easily make the arguement that multiconsole owners could have been dissappointed with the 360 lineup. But what you said is just absurd.



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Pjams said:

If any single console manufacturer has had a hand on the heartbeat of what is important and what is next - it is MS.

That has nothing to do with any personal perceptions of whether MS is good or bad.

It really is their ball to drop (or elevate)


How has MS had their hands on the pulse of anything outside of social gaming?



S.T.A.G.E. said:
Pjams said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
They have to show off all the other games since they aren't making any. They are relying on XBLA indy titles to keep 360 only gamers happy.


No


You would be surprised how many Xbox only gamers depend on XBLA titles because of the consoles lack of retail titles (excluding Kinect).

LOL, not sure if serious or why people like this dont get banned.

On Europe stills the same dashboard at least for now, new dashboard on games marketplace is so much better than every dashboard since 2005, now is really easy to find anything, i know because i have a U.S account and i checked it out, its very awesome now, thank god they changed it.

I keep LOLING so hard at that "lack of Retail" statement. hahaha, you sir, you sir is very funny. rofl



enrageorange said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
Pjams said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
They have to show off all the other games since they aren't making any. They are relying on XBLA indy titles to keep 360 only gamers happy.


No


You would be surprised how many Xbox only gamers depend on XBLA titles because of the consoles lack of retail titles (excluding Kinect).

uhh you couldnt be more wrong. 360 owners who play on other consoles/pc might be disappointed since they could have just gotten multiplatform titles on their other systems, but 360 only owners times are the ones who are very happy. Just these holidays excluding kinect games they got MW3, Skyrim, battlefield 3, gears 3, arkham city, AC revelations, halo anniversary, forza 4, dark souls, dues ex, saints row the third, dead island, and rage. Considering that no console ever has even had a tie ratio as high as the number of big games that came out these holidays, let alone this past year, 360 only gamers were certainly not disappointed with the recent 360 lineup and 99% of them couldnt even get all the retail games they were interested in.

Now on the other hand you can easily make the arguement that multiconsole owners could have been dissappointed with the 360 lineup. But what you said is just absurd.


Obviously the higher percentage of gamers own a 360 (who go to them first?). No one is doubting that; however, I am saying that they will be dependent on XBLA since they wont be providing retail titles for our audience. Third party titles are a given. If this is your argument then thank third parties for making your 360  experience better. I dont attribute third party work to a first party, sorry. The only 360 exclusive I've played in a year (outside of multiplatforms) is Gears 3 and I loved it. If they dont fix this...once I get my gaming laptop, My 360 will collect dust or not even exist at all. Having Steam easily remedies not having Live as I just got an account and was wowed by it.

With that said XBLA is great and Indy titles deserve for face time. Lets see how long MS gives it to them.



Haters gonna Hate, New Dash is becoming more and more awesome!

Cant wait to see what MS will bring next !



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Argh_College said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
Pjams said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
They have to show off all the other games since they aren't making any. They are relying on XBLA indy titles to keep 360 only gamers happy.


No


You would be surprised how many Xbox only gamers depend on XBLA titles because of the consoles lack of retail titles (excluding Kinect).

LOL, not sure if serious or why people like this dont get banned.

On Europe stills the same dashboard at least for now, new dashboard on games marketplace is so much better than every dashboard since 2005, now is really easy to find anything, i know because i have a U.S account and i checked it out, its very awesome now, thank god they changed it.

I keep LOLING so hard at that "lack of Retail" statement. hahaha, you sir, you sir is very funny. rofl


Why should I be banned? I have the console and I think Microsofts marketing is stellar, but outside of that not really they lack from a constructive first party perspective. I think its a good thing that the Indy titles are getting face time. XBLA is going to shine this year (as it has been for the last couple years).



Argh_College said:
Haters gonna Hate, New Dash is becoming more and more awesome!

Cant wait to see what MS will bring next !

I'm not hating I can see why Indy games are getting the love they deserve (finally). The last update was a new dashboard. I guess you're expecting another new dashboard.



S.T.A.G.E. said:
Argh_College said:
Haters gonna Hate, New Dash is becoming more and more awesome!

Cant wait to see what MS will bring next !

I'm not hating I can see why Indy games are getting the love they deserve (finally). The last update was a new dashboard. I guess you're expecting another new dashboard.

Im fine with this new dashboard but i cant wait to see how the future will be for Xbox Brand. Well my fav Dash was the blades but today i see that dash on youtube and it feels so 2005.

Games Xbox 360 has this year(That wll be awesome), Arcades and Retail :

Mass Effect 3

Witcher 2

Alan Wake American Nightmares (Microsoft Studios)

Max Payne 3

Ghost Recon : Future Soldier

Bioshock Infinite

Halo 4 (Microsoft Studios)

RySe (Microsoft Studios)

Fable : The Journey (Microsoft Studios), i know this unlike RySe (Wich will be playable with the Controller) will be Kinect Only but i believe it will be good.

Resident Evil 6

Grand Theft Auto 5

Counter Strike : Global Offensive . This One will be awesome!

Call of Duty : Black Ops 2 - Not Sure if will be good

Medal of Honor - Fingers Crossed

Metal Gear Solid : Rising 

DeadLight (Microsoft Studios) - Looks really awesome

Trials Evolution (Microsoft Studios)

Splinter Cell 6 - More than Likely, maybe 2013

Assassins Creed 3 - Likely

Tomb Raider - Looks Awesome

Saying 360 has no retails games is crazy, and we are not even at E3.

Crimson Dragon (Microsoft Studios)

The other MS japanese games i dont remember the names.



Argh_College said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
Argh_College said:
Haters gonna Hate, New Dash is becoming more and more awesome!

Cant wait to see what MS will bring next !

I'm not hating I can see why Indy games are getting the love they deserve (finally). The last update was a new dashboard. I guess you're expecting another new dashboard.

Im fine with this new dashboard but i cant wait to see how the future will be for Xbox Brand. Well my fav Dash was the blades but today i see that dash on youtube and it feels so 2005.

Games Xbox 360 has this year(That wll be awesome), Arcades and Retail :

Mass Effect 3

Witcher 2

Alan Wake American Nightmares (Microsoft Studios)

Max Payne 3

Ghost Recon : Future Soldier

Bioshock Infinite

Halo 4 (Microsoft Studios)

RySe (Microsoft Studios)

Fable : The Journey (Microsoft Studios), i know this unlike RySe (Wich will be playable with the Controller) will be Kinect Only but i believe it will be good.

Resident Evil 6

Grand Theft Auto 5

Counter Strike : Global Offensive . This One will be awesome!

Call of Duty : Black Ops 2 - Not Sure if will be good

Medal of Honor - Fingers Crossed

Metal Gear Solid : Rising 

DeadLight (Microsoft Studios) - Looks really awesome

Trials Evolution (Microsoft Studios)

Splinter Cell 6 - More than Likely, maybe 2013

Assassins Creed 3 - Likely

Tomb Raider - Looks Awesome

Saying 360 has no retails games is crazy, and we are not even at E3.

Crimson Dragon (Microsoft Studios)

The other MS japanese games i dont remember the names.

Most of those games will be on another console or PC, including Alan Wake. Only expect Halo 4 and Crimson at best to be exclusive this year. Dont expect very much from Microsoft anymore in Japan either. I do prefer the 360 dash to my PS3 one though. I liked the first NXE dash and I think they should give previews before you buy instead of forcing you to buy first then see. Its not a very big deal for me though, its really about the games.



Who cares if will be at Ps3 or Wii U or Pc, what matters is that are on 360 and 360 gamers have alot to watch for...

its not like Ps3 has any good games coming this year.

Twisted Metal is bad, Dust looks Horrible, StarHawk for what ´ve played is a 7/10 at best i rather still playing Reach and Waiting for Halo 4, Last Guardian will be delayed probably cancelled and God of War 4 is more than likely moved into Next Gen. The only Great game im seeing on Ps3 is Last of Us and will probsbly turn into a 2013 game like Last Guardian and God of War 4 (If this cames on Ps3).

I dont know what you complain about and i wont even talk about Wii since its dead (Games Wise) since 2006 lol