| VGKing said: Are people really happy with these franchises? Forza isn't what it used to be, and the newest Gears saw huge declines. As to what MS devs are working on, you just answered your own question. |
Yes they are happy. As someone who actually owns an Xbox 360 and plays it quite regularly, I see people playing Forza and Gears games quite a bit. Spinoffs. Mainline games. Doesnt really matter.
The last mainline Forza to release will sell more than 4 Million, it released ~1.5 Years ago. Forza Horizon, the spinoff, will sell over 1.5 Million.
The last mainline Gears to release will sell more than 6 Million, it released ~1.5 Years ago. Judgment, the spinoff, has already sold over a Million in less than a Month.
MS devs are working on games. Thats what we know. Theyre working on existing IPs and new IPs. Microsoft have opened up new studios and strengthened existing studios. To say theyre losing focus on videogames is silly. They arent losing focus, theyre just adding new ideas to the Xbox brand. They want Xbox to be the main media center in the home and the ideas theyre having are good ideas. From ordering pizza so you can eat it while you game/watch a movie, to expanding the apps or even maybe getting TV Shows exclusive to the platform.
Xbox isnt just about gaming, and its a strategy thats quite clearly worked with the public. Xbox 360 will sell over 80 Million units.
| VGKing said: That's because they were still focusing on games. New IP are always risky. They didn't pay off for Sony in 2012. I'm sure they've learned their lesson. |
New IPs didnt pay off for Sony in 2012. They sure learned their lesson.
Im glad theyre releasing new games in The Last Of Us and Beyond franchises.
