Can we also take Halo out of the contests? It's gonna win, let's see how would Empire tastes fare without the Xbox's Holy Grail.

Agreed with Goat

We could also do like a reigning defending champion scenerio, where the winner had a chance to go up against Halo. 

Like let's say Witcher 3 wins the whole thing, then it's Witcher 3 vs. Halo 5. That would also help with less foul play. Like people trying to sabotage Halo... like I would have attempted... 

@versus - i would be playing neverwinter (got to lvl 10) but have been consumed by dragon age inquisition

Ok that is fine. Halo 5 will automatically be in the finals. Good idea :)

Possible Halo votes could go to a wide range of other games, that could make the tourney more vivid.
We know Halo is gonna win regardless. Let's give other IPs chance to battle in the House of Batiatus.

Naruto Ninja Storm?

Also TicPodcast staff (they're well informed), said that couple of Japanese games are being localized to the West as we speak, they mentioned Episodic novels and a MMORPG.

Link me your list Shika
I'll see what you're missing.

In the Forza 4 video on Xbox channel, the description includes the game as Xbox One and X360.

The Gears one didn't do that.

Hmm?

Hi everyone *big mod-like post incoming*

Like a few others, I read or at least skim every single post in this thread. I don't do this because I am a mod, I do it because I think this thread is fantastic. This thread in particular has a number of mods (not just me!) who go on about this thread's merits whenever we talk about the Empire.

But the last couple of weeks, I think things have started to fall off the rails.

I agree with Jay's assertion that there is no need to call people out by name as either aggressors or victims in-thread, so I am not going to do that. But ultimately it is of paramount importance that anyone and everyone can post without fear of being bullied either directly or by exclusion.

This is a general thread about Microsoft news, and I agree no one topic should dominate discussion. But if you feel someone is repeating something ad nauseam, report them. Do not have a go at them in-thread. New members and a diversity of opinions are the life-blood of a thread like this, and VGC forums in general. Obviously I cannot order people to reply to posters they don't like (and I wouldn't if I could), but anything that smells of a broad effort to lock specific posters out of participating is quickly going to become a problem!

This post is not signifying any specific action now, or in the future. Often shining a light on an issue is all it takes to clear it up! So lets keep our attitudes positive, whether we're posting good or bad news from now on!

*Starcraft's personal views not necessarily indicative of any other mod's thoughts*

Honestly, if we start to block out people who think differently to us, this thread is going to become an echo chamber faster than you can say "mate can you hand me that tissue?" Lets welcome people who think differently, even if they are critical of MS's current or past approaches.

As long as they clearly are making an effort to enjoy MS's gaming products, I have no issue with them calling out the flaws!

Just realised I referred to myself in the third person.

I promise I am not that douchy in real life.