Xbox Game Studios |OT3| Once more....with feeling (Part 1)

[Apollo]

@Klobrille

…ee-to-play multiplayer Halo experience, the direction for the franchise is automatically set to reach the most players in franchise history ever. I don’t want to talk about prioritising multiplayer over campaign – we are looking at two different teams anyway --, but I definitely think 343 needs to absolutely nail gameplay, unlocks, seasons, ranked, customisation, monetization and progression systems. They absolutely need to nail the GaaS aspect of Halo Infinite – yep, I used the evil word. Looking ahead of the launch window, these will be much more important than visuals, Craig’s face, grass or anything like that. I don’t think many people realise the potential of Halo Infinite being free-to-play to all players on Xbox, Cloud & PC yet. Halo Infinite will live or die with its multiplayer.

I agree 100%. MP is what will keep people stay.

[Voodoopeople]

@Opatschi

You could see him in cutscences tho.

Haha. Cutscenes. Good one.

[Voodoopeople]

@Staffy

I get it though. Can only speak for myself here, but I really like to see the character I’m controlling. Not every game of course, but a Indy game in my opinion absolutely needs to be third person, I want to see Indy. Same goes for RPG, I want to see who I play as and when I find new clothing or armor it’s cool to see it on my character. In BGS games I often change to third person during exploration to see my character. I love that about BGS.

A good balance of third and first person games is best in my opinion. Take AC for example, GTA, God of War, Ghost of Tsushina and so on…those wouldn’t be nearly as great if they were first person. You also don’t see awesome animations of your character if it’s first person only.

You are wise in the ways of the force.

[andrew_schmidt]

Personally it doesn’t matter to me as long as I enjoy the game

[ProgStopper]

Anyone being listening to John Williams Indiana Jones scores today?

[Opatschi]

@Staffy

I get it though. Can only speak for myself here, but I really like to see the character I’m controlling. Not every game of course, but a Indy game in my opinion absolutely needs to be third person, I want to see Indy. Same goes for RPG, I want to see who I play as and when I find new clothing or armor it’s cool to see it on my character. In BGS games I often change to third person during exploration to see my character. I love that about BGS.

A good balance of third and first person games is best in my opinion. Take AC for example, GTA, God of War, Ghost of Tsushina and so on…those wouldn’t be nearly as great if they were first person. You also don’t see awesome animations of your character if it’s first person only.

Honestly for me it does not matter thought I agree something cinematic like Indie should be third.

The truth is some games are better for first some for third person. I’d argue very immersive games like Prey, Dishonored, Stalker, Bioshock are best in first person. I also consider games like Skyrim and Fallout very immersive. shooters are also best suited in first person (not action adventures)

There is a reason why gears is the last remaining cinematic singleplayer third person shooter.

again no action adventures (Uncharted, Tomb Raider)

[Staffy]

@Ironfistchinmi

Sony didn’t do it though, Marvel decided that themselves by approaching them. I do think this Indy title will be exclusive though, too many little things are adding up like the Phil Spencer comment Solis just posted and the fact there was no mention of platforms.

Yeah, the Phil comment definitely is interesting. Would be quite something once the deal finishes and during “E3” Xbox announces the game as Xbox (exclusive).

Earlier today some people noted that Xbox was the first and only one to react to the Indy news, but that could also be because Bethesda will soon be a Xbox company. And the fact that Sony isn’t saying anything could also be because they just don’t know. Could be announced as Xbox game and turning out to be timed.

But after what Phil is now saying, I’m leaning towards exclusive too. And that could very well mean that any sequels will be too.

[Ruthwik_Rao]

Stim'N'Chill (G4M3RSM1ND)

Xbox (Xbox)

Lol they gotta stop

[javycane]

@Voodoopeople

Haha. Cutscenes. Good one.

Yeah what a horror.

[ProgStopper]

@Ruthwik_Rao

Lol they gotta stop

Lol. They know EXACTLY what they’re doing.

[Opatschi]

Please got the deal done so we can finally can stop arguing about it

[Opatschi]

@javycane

Yeah what a horror.

Horror like a "horror game"

[Ruthwik_Rao]

I can see why CDPR didn’t have you in cut scenes for the majority of the game, cuz you just look awful no matter the drip. And the facial animations for V just didn’t have half the fidelity of other characters, which makes sense cuz custom face creation results in more streamlined rigs that won’t be as complex and detailed as dedicated ones that you find on say Panam or Judy.

But I’m glad they went with first person cutscenes, they ended up being waay more intimate and immersive and left some room for your imagination to fill in Vs idiosyncrasies.

[SuikerBrood]

I’m still not sure which way the coin will flip regarding the Bethesda games. Multiplatform or exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem…

It could be 5 more months before we get even a hint at what’s going to happen.

[thiagosilva]

@Ruthwik_Rao

Lol they gotta stop

[Opatschi]

Arkane is the greatest pick up for xbox. The make the most world gameplay driven games in the world and the even got Stalker 2 in gamepass.

This is just bonkers still.

[anon74828371]

TimOfLegend (TimOfLegend)

[Opatschi]

@SuikerBrood

I’m still not sure which way the coin will flip regarding the Bethesda games. Multiplatform or exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem…

It could be 5 more months before we get even a hint at what’s going to happen.

The moment the deal will be done early this year the press will push xbox at any moment to give a answer #nomorehiding

[Ruthwik_Rao]

@Opatschi

Arkane is the greatest pick up for xbox. The make the most world gameplay driven games in the world and the even got Stalker 2 in gamepass.

This is just bonkers still.

Now imagine they snatch Deus Ex ip from SE and give that to Arkane lol. The studio head working on that fantasy project right now worked on the original Deus Ex back in the day so I’m sure it’ll all be rather homely in the end haha.

[javycane]

@Ruthwik_Rao

Now imagine they snatch Deus Ex ip from SE and give that to Arkane lol. The studio head working on that fantasy project right now worked on the original Deus Ex back in the day so I’m sure it’ll all be rather homely in the end haha.

Xbox will buy SE Europe so no need