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AsGryffynn on 14 June 2020
shikamaru317 said:

A second source on the Microsoft Japanese game: 

https://twitter.com/kuraris_plus/status/1271970463086829568?s=21

Seems like it is actually a thing:

“Actress Tsubasa Honda is developing a game in collaboration with Microsoft. Engaged in development from scratch, aiming for release before spring 2021.”

Seems like it is probably a smaller game though, apparently entered development in February 2019, releasing by Q1 2021 at the latest, so 2 years of development or less. Not a AAA then, but could be a smaller AA or A game. Glad to see that MS has at least 1 JP game coming though XGP. Hopefully they have more than one.

From what I understand, it's seemingly a shoot em up. Shooting people from the sky implies the game will certainly be one. 



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KiigelHeart on 14 June 2020
shikamaru317 said:

I read a rumor that the upcoming AWE (Altered World Event) DLC for Control is not just Alan Wake, but Quantum Break as well. I really hope that is true. Apparently Quantum Break is referenced several times in Control, with hinting that one of the mysterious characters mentioned in dialogue in Control is actually Martin Hatch from Quantum Break. 

While a full on sequel to QB would be preferable, I'd be happy with them wrapping up that cliffhanger ending in the Control DLC or the Control sequel. 

Thanks for the info. I guess it's better than nothing but I still don't know if I like the idea of all these games being tied together. I'll play all Control dlc for sure though.

QB sequel would be ideal of course. It was a far better game overall than Control also.



AsGryffynn on 14 June 2020
jason1637 said:
Ryuu96 said:

Publishers

  1. Portkey Games
  2. TT Games Publishing

Studios (Console)

  1. Avalanche Software
  2. Monolith Productions
  3. NetherRealm
  4. Rocksteady Studios
  5. TT Games
  6. WB Games Montreal

Studios (Mobile)

  1. Playdemic
  2. WB Games Boston
  3. WB Games San Diego
  4. WB Games San Francisco

So if Microsoft acquired them, I doubt they'd keep the Publishing & Mobile Studios, in that case I hope with the Publishing Studios they can merge the staff into XGP and with the Mobile Studios I hope they'd be able to sell them to someone like NetEase? I hope they at least try to smoothly move staff rather than just straight up shutting them down.

The 6 studios we're left with would cover Fighting and Family genre for Gamepass, I think they'd all remain multiplatform except if they do New IPs which Ed Boon did say he wanted to do or Lego IPs based on Xbox IPs. Also I really hope NetherRealm doesn't kill the chances of a Killer Instinct sequel, at least do KI VS MK.

MK is a NetherRealm IP so that'd be safe. They'd have to negotiate with AT&T for DC Licenses though for WB Games Montreal & Rocksteady. Harry Potter & Middle Earth licenses will be even trickier as not even AT&T own them, they'd likely have to negotiate with JK Rowling & Tolkien Estate - If that fails they have 2 studios with nothing (Avalanche & Monolith).

They'd also come with the FEAR IP though which might be cool to revive, and Xbox has plenty of IPs to cover a studio or two losing a license (If that happened). They'd probably have to renegotiate for Lego license too but honestly I doubt that would be a issue.

Of course all this is hypothetical, Microsoft might not even acquire them but at 21 studios Microsoft wouldn't have to acquire anymore studios at all. I'm still leaning towards Microsoft only looking into the acquisition though just in case Sony, Amazon or Google are, if those companies don't make an acquisition attempt then I doubt Microsoft will.

MS would for sure keep the mobile studio. They want to reach all 2 billion gamers. 

Why not eat up Delight Works or whoever created Azure Lane? 

Alternatively, ask Square Enix for marketing rights to SINoALICE and make it early access for Xbox and Surface devices. 



DeusXmachina on 14 June 2020
KiigelHeart said:
Started a new State of Decay 2 community yesterday. I played it on release, survived for 7 days and then everything went South pretty quickly..got my leader killed when trying to destroy a plague heart.

If anyone here has completed a legacy, I'd appreciate any tips. I'm still a bit clueless what to build and do. I'm on day 4 and learnt a lesson not to attack Juggernauts..nearly got two citizens killed, those are nasty fuckers.

What difficulty are you playing on?

Some advices would be to always carry explosives or molotovs for plague hearts. This should take care of them very fast.

Dont let infestations go out of control.

Take care of your vehicles. No need to run over every zombie you meet.

If you lose a lot of survivors, take it easy till you find other members.



Barozi on 14 June 2020

According to Amazon.fr PS5 will be 500 Euro and releases on Nov 20th



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starcraft on 14 June 2020
Barozi said:
According to Amazon.fr PS5 will be 500 Euro and releases on Nov 20th

I swear Amazon is such a pain in the ass for these poor gaming companies



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WoodenPints on 14 June 2020
Barozi said:
According to Amazon.fr PS5 will be 500 Euro and releases on Nov 20th

A 500 Euro price point would likely be $549?



Goatseye on 14 June 2020

US price is usually cheaper. Sony and MS would round it to $500 ConUS



jason1637 on 14 June 2020

I could see Lockhart being called the Xbox Series if thats the trademark. Xbox Series and Xbox Series X.



Shaunodon on 14 June 2020
jason1637 said:
I could see Lockhart being called the Xbox Series if thats the trademark. Xbox Series and Xbox Series X.

That'd be in line with current systems. Would that set the standard for future naming of systems? Would it then go on to, 'Xbox Series 2' and 'Xbox Series 2X', or 'Xbox 2 Series' and 'Xbox 2 Series X'?