2017 was solid year for Xbox One sales in spite of exclusvies.

[S.T.A.G.E.]

Pemalite said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:

Halo Wars had an unnecessary sequel and most likely wont see a third, while Viva Pinata is no more (and thus Sea of Thieves is being made). As the list gets smaller we're seeing an issue with a lack of interest in actual internally made games from Microsoft unless its Halo, Gears and Forza. Halo was bought when Microsoft bought bungie and Gears IP was recently purchased. Microsoft has never properly invested in proper first party. As we look down the list are we not seeing that now? Their problems existed long ago far longer than many of us would like to admit.

Edited: Crackdown survived last gen, but now that the core Xbox audience is deciding the sales we shall see.

Halo Wars 2 was actually pretty decent, it could have ended better. though... And you are right. Doubt we will see a third, don't think the sales was anything to write home about, even on PC. (Probably because it's not on Steam.)

Very true. I agree that Halo Wars (as a franchise) could've been better. I have friend who were into Warcraft and Starcraft and could not stand the game because they felt it was gimped so that console gamers could enjoy it with a normal controller. When they told me this they were primarily PC elitists, so I could understand and take in their expertise where that is concerned as I haven't been a PC gamer in years. I think they might have a point.  If the game didn't sell, then its onto newer things for Microsoft and perhaps that's a good thing.

Honestly, I believe in Phil Spencers long term plan. I Hope it works out next gen with Mr. Booty.