What do you say to Microsoft's absence?

[Dusk]

Jimbo1337 said:

Dusk said:

As weird as this might sound. It almost feels like something nefarious is happening. Is MS's big push to sell consoles just to get them out there then pull out? No new announcements is a pretty big thing if you ask me. Just sit back and rely on third parties to make the game list? Kind of pull a Vita.

Microsoft said in a previous interview that they were not going to showcase any game trailers during the award ceremony because they had nothing new to show.  Phil Spencer also said that you can 100% guarantee that they are also ALWAYS working on a new IP at any point in time.  They have new announcements; however, I believe they want to reserve that for E3.

Do you find it surprising that Microsoft relies heavily on third party games to move their system?  They did that all of last generation...

I think you missed my point... but yeah, I do find it odd that they rely heavily on thirds. if they decide to support them less then they are scre