Game

[Himu]

It'll be pretty funny if MS still wins the US with this thing and GAF realizes just how irrelevant the "hardcore" gamer is. First Nintendo, now Microsoft with dat bitter truth

Joe Sixpack buys new games by trading in old games, so this recurring point is still, at this point, idiocy. Not to mention hardcore gamers are the ones who buy consoles at launch.

[ManaByte]

MS trolling Reddit to hype Xbone:
http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/1fv5yj/i_saw_microsoft_employees_monitoring_this/

[Tasty]

It'll be pretty funny if MS still wins the US with this thing and GAF realizes just how irrelevant the "hardcore" gamer is. First Nintendo, now Microsoft with dat bitter truth

I'm hesitant to assign any kind of influence to hardcore gamers lest they become even more crazed and delusional, but they are by and large the largest portion of early adopters. Early adopters are key for building momentum, and while the lame ass "boycotts" the likes of Ranger X and Amir0x are forming will likely amount to nil, the larger overall unrest could definitely be the first domino to fall. If you piss off large swaths of gamers and retailers, it's that much harder to convince developers to develop for your system (see also: Nintendo.)

[Himu]

It'll be pretty funny if MS still wins the US with this thing and GAF realizes just how irrelevant the "hardcore" gamer is. First Nintendo, now Microsoft with dat bitter truth

I'm hesitant to assign any kind of influence to hardcore gamers lest they become even more crazed and delusional, but they are by and large the largest portion of early adopters. Early adopters are key for building momentum, and while the lame ass "boycotts" the likes of Ranger X and Amir0x are forming will likely amount to nil, the larger overall unrest could definitely be the first domino to fall. If you piss off large swaths of gamers and retailers, it's that much harder to convince developers to develop for your system (see also: Nintendo.)

This makes Phoenix's post even more moronic.

Forbes:



WSJ:

http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2013/06/07/microsofts-xbox-one-how-things-have-changed/

Can we please stop the "haha hardcore gamers don't matter" self hating crap, when the only time a system is successful is if it's adopted by gamers? As if this shit hasn't happened before (Wii U)?

[Steve Contra]

Getting a publication as big and widely read to call your gaming machine a piece of shit is no small feat.

[maxy]

Nintendo problem is that they have no games that people are interested in.Reptilian age hardware,account system,OS,price are just minor hurdles.

[Steve Contra]

Nintendo's problem is they made a confusing system no one wants.  The One seems to be headed down the same path.

[Himu]

Nintendo's problems is that the system looked like shit before it was released.

Microsoft's problem is that the system looks like shit before release.

[Flannel Boy]

Sigh….people just don’t like change – i get it. But this time next year all the pre-release whining will be long forgotten and the Xbox-One will be a mainstay in the majority of living rooms across the world. Why? Simple – let us not forget that above all Microsoft makes the most cutting edge gaming hardware (uh, wii-u anyone? lol) and once people experience the jaw-dropping graphics and audio fidelity on games that are ONLY available on Xbox (Halo, Forza, Fantasia, Madden and COD) everything else from the competitors will feel like Sega Genesis quality. Also, the TV integration is a killer. Every household watches TV and being able to control my set with vocal commands or high fidelity motion gesture controls is something straight out of Minority Report. Welcome to the future. Get on or get off.

[Himu]

[ManaByte]

Sigh….people just don’t like change – i get it. But this time next year all the pre-release whining will be long forgotten and the Xbox-One will be a mainstay in the majority of living rooms across the world. Why? Simple – let us not forget that above all Microsoft makes the most cutting edge gaming hardware (uh, wii-u anyone? lol) and once people experience the jaw-dropping graphics and audio fidelity on games that are ONLY available on Xbox (Halo, Forza, Fantasia, Madden and COD) everything else from the competitors will feel like Sega Genesis quality. Also, the TV integration is a killer. Every household watches TV and being able to control my set with vocal commands or high fidelity motion gesture controls is something straight out of Minority Report. Welcome to the future. Get on or get off.

What GAF post is that from?

[Steve Contra]

It's in the Forbes comments I believe

[Flannel Boy]

So I posted on Forbes first. I'm not evilbore exclusive, unlike Halo, Forza, Fantasia, Madden and COD which are all xbox one exclusive.

[ManaByte]

COD exclusive

[Flannel Boy]

COD code is powered by the cloud, you cad.

[ManaByte]

COD code is powered by the cloud, you cad.

Activision’s E3 Slate Includes:
Call of Duty: Ghosts – Developed by Infinity Ward, the studio that created the original Call of Duty® and the critically-acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® series, Call of Duty: Ghosts is the next generation of Call of Duty and a stunning leap forward for the franchise.  The game delivers an all-new world, setting and cast of characters, all powered by a new, next-generation engine. For the first time, gamers play as the underdog, fighting as part of a single squad against an enemy that has superior numbers and firepower.  Call of Duty: Ghosts’ next-gen engine delivers gameplay innovations throughout the entire game, including several new multiplayer features that will be unveiled in the coming months. The game is expected to release on November 5, 2013 for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows® PC.  (Developed for Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 system and Windows PC; not yet rated by the ESRB.)
 
Destiny – Activision in partnership with Bungie, the creators of Halo®, will showcase Destiny, the next evolution in interactive entertainment that brings first-person action gamers together in a shared, persistent online world filled with sweeping adventures.  Destiny casts players as Guardians of the last city on Earth, who will traverse the ancient ruins of our solar system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus.  Able to wield incredible power, gamers must battle humanity’s enemies and reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind’s Golden Age.  In a story-driven universe, Destiny’s saga unfolds through grand tales and epic adventures by immersing players in a bold new universe filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected.  (Developed for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One and Xbox 360; not yet rated by the ESRB.)
 
Skylanders SWAP Force – Activision’s Skylanders SWAP Force continues to build upon the success of the award-winning franchise’s signature gameplay and collectible toy experience with the introduction of an innovative feature – dynamic swapability.  Kids and gamers will have unprecedented levels of choice in how they explore Skylands and battle Kaos by swapping the top and bottom halves of the toys to transform 16 SWAP ForceTM characters into more than 250 unique combinations. Set in a richly detailed world of next generation visual fidelity, Skylanders SWAP Force takes kids on an all-new adventure with 32 never-before-seen heroic characters that each offer unique powers and personalities.  The game also features new abilities – such as flying, climbing, and teleporting – which can be used in special areas of Skylands.  Additionally, fans can play with their entire collection of 100+, forward-compatible toys from both Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure® and Skylanders Giants™.  Skylanders SWAP Force is set to release in North America on October 13, Australia on October 16 and Europe on October 18.  Fans can pre-order Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Packs worldwide beginning on June 7; all games pre-ordered at participating retailers worldwide also will come with a free Skylanders toy. Suggested retail pricing: starter pack, $74.99; individual action figures, $9.99 for core characters, $14.99 for new SWAP Force characters. (Developed by Vicarious Visions for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and the Wii U™ system from Nintendo; the Wii™ from Nintendo version is in development by Beenox; the portable Nintendo 3DS™ version is in development by n-Space; not yet rated by the ESRB.)

[Sho Nuff]

"Developed for Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft"

Oh my god please tell me that's what they're officially calling it in the boilerplate 

[Flannel Boy]

the all-in-one fist 'em

[bork]

Francis is the only RAGE guy I like.

I'd probably find him hilarious if I was comfortable with laughing at the mentally disabled.

That's a joke character, buddy. It's all an act.

Francis is just an act

Of course he is.

Btw my past Nintardism was "just an act."

The greatest internet long-con ever. I played all you bitches.

 

[Tasty]

[Rufus]

 

[Eel O'Brian]

madden

they'd make that shit for watches if they could

[MCD]

Yeah, this story isn't going away. BBC, CNN, Forbes, NBC, Time and The Wall Street Journal have all reported on it:

• 8-4 Play Podcast: "Basically, to summarise what happened: Microsoft took a giant, steaming shit in the collective mouths of anyone who has ever been a fan of their system who had hopes that they were actually not going to fuck this up."
  
• Adweek: Gamers Grow Increasingly Incensed with Microsoft's Xbox One
  
• BBC: Xbox One: Microsoft defends pre-owned games rules
  
• Bloody-Disgusting: Microsoft Answers Our Lingering Questions About The Xbox One
  
• Blorge: Why gamers hate the Xbox One
  
• Buzz Focus: Microsoft Xbox One Gives the Silent F-U to Ebay
  
• CNN: Microsoft talks game-sharing, 'always-on' Xbox One
  
• Complex: Microsoft Finally Reveals Xbox One Details, It's Mostly All Bad News
  
• Destructoid: Xbox One kills game ownership, here's what Xbox fans say
  
• Eurogamer: Microsoft kills game ownership and expects us to smile
  
• Examiner: Xbox One: What gamers need to know about Microsoft’s used game policies
  
• Forbes Contributor: Microsoft Confirms Gamers' Fears Over Xbox One
  
• Forbes Contributor (2): Microsoft's Shortsighted Approach Might Have Already Killed Xbox One
  
• Forbes Contributor (3): The Xbox One Might Let Sony's PS4 Win By Default
  
• Giant Bomb: The Giant Bomb staff deciphers the digital-rights policies for Microsoft's new console through interpretive dance
  
• Giant Bomb (2): Major Publishers Silent On Xbox One Used Game Policies
  
• Kotaku: The Xbox One Just Had A Very Bad Day
  
• Kotaku (2): When Will Gamers Say Enough Is Enough?
  
• LazyGamer: Microsoft confirms insane Xbox One DRM
  
• MCV UK: Indie retailers desperate for Xbox One pre-owned answers
  
• MCV UK (2): Publishers quiet over Xbox One pre-owned intentions
  
• Metro UK: Xbox One and the corporate war against consumers
  
• NBC News: Microsoft clarifies policies on game licensing, privacy, and DRM for Xbox One
  
• NowGamer: Xbox One: It's For Publishers, Not For You
  
• PC Magazine: Microsoft Xbox One: No Internet? Big Problem
  
• Polygon: Xbox One policy is a lovely marriage proposal to big corporations
  
• Polygon (2): Indie developers sound off on next-gen consoles and the importance of self-publishing
  
• RedOrbit: You Can Share Your Xbox One Games (Sort Of)
  
• Shacknews: Publishers comment on Xbox One used games policy
  
• TechnoBuffalo: Xbox One and Used, Borrowed and Sold Games – The Official Word
  
• TechnoBuffalo (2): Xbox One: Unless Microsoft Changes Their Policies, I’m Out
  
• TechRadar: Xbox One 'always online': What does it mean for gamers?
  
• TechSpot: Xbox One will force gamers to stay online after all
  
• The Diplomat: Has Microsoft Already Ruined the Xbox One?
  
• The Guardian: Xbox One requires daily net connection
  
• The Wall Street Journal: Microsoft’s Xbox One: Owning Your Video Games Is So 1994
  
• Time: Microsoft’s Xbox One Used Games Policies Are Clear as Mud
  
• VG247: Xbox One: the record is broken, long live the record
  
• VG247: Xbox One pre-owned: analysts, publishers, indie retailers weigh-in
  
• WhatCulture!: Xbox One: 10 Shocking Things You Won’t Believe
  

A few things to note:

• VG247 have been denied E3 interviews.
• TechnoBuffalo confirmed in their article that they've been also been denied interviews, as have some of their colleagues.
• The list of confirmed outlets denied interviews is Giant Bomb, GI.biz, MCV, Tapezilla, VG247 and TechnoBuffalo. "Scheduling conflict", indeed.
• While the Forbes pieces are from contributors, they're currently the most read articles on the entire site.

Edit: The story is currently on the front page of BBC, CNN, Forbes, NBC, Time and The Wall Street Journal.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=62048993&postcount=511

Ballmer firing Mattrick right when X1 launches just like he did with Sinofsky is pretty much confirmed.

Source: me.   

[Steve Youngblood]

madden

they'd make that shit for watches if they could

Poor Wii U.

[Eel O'Brian]

They stopped making Madden for PS2 in 2011, and the very next year they stopped making Madden for Wii U

[AdmiralViscen]

COD code is powered by the cloud, you cad.

Activision’s E3 Slate Includes:
Call of Duty: Ghosts – Developed by Infinity Ward, the studio that created the original Call of Duty® and the critically-acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® series, Call of Duty: Ghosts is the next generation of Call of Duty and a stunning leap forward for the franchise.  The game delivers an all-new world, setting and cast of characters, all powered by a new, next-generation engine. For the first time, gamers play as the underdog, fighting as part of a single squad against an enemy that has superior numbers and firepower.  Call of Duty: Ghosts’ next-gen engine delivers gameplay innovations throughout the entire game, including several new multiplayer features that will be unveiled in the coming months. The game is expected to release on November 5, 2013 for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows® PC.  (Developed for Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 system and Windows PC; not yet rated by the ESRB.)
 
Destiny – Activision in partnership with Bungie, the creators of Halo®, will showcase Destiny, the next evolution in interactive entertainment that brings first-person action gamers together in a shared, persistent online world filled with sweeping adventures.  Destiny casts players as Guardians of the last city on Earth, who will traverse the ancient ruins of our solar system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus.  Able to wield incredible power, gamers must battle humanity’s enemies and reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind’s Golden Age.  In a story-driven universe, Destiny’s saga unfolds through grand tales and epic adventures by immersing players in a bold new universe filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected.  (Developed for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One and Xbox 360; not yet rated by the ESRB.)
 
Skylanders SWAP Force – Activision’s Skylanders SWAP Force continues to build upon the success of the award-winning franchise’s signature gameplay and collectible toy experience with the introduction of an innovative feature – dynamic swapability.  Kids and gamers will have unprecedented levels of choice in how they explore Skylands and battle Kaos by swapping the top and bottom halves of the toys to transform 16 SWAP ForceTM characters into more than 250 unique combinations. Set in a richly detailed world of next generation visual fidelity, Skylanders SWAP Force takes kids on an all-new adventure with 32 never-before-seen heroic characters that each offer unique powers and personalities.  The game also features new abilities – such as flying, climbing, and teleporting – which can be used in special areas of Skylands.  Additionally, fans can play with their entire collection of 100+, forward-compatible toys from both Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure® and Skylanders Giants™.  Skylanders SWAP Force is set to release in North America on October 13, Australia on October 16 and Europe on October 18.  Fans can pre-order Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Packs worldwide beginning on June 7; all games pre-ordered at participating retailers worldwide also will come with a free Skylanders toy. Suggested retail pricing: starter pack, $74.99; individual action figures, $9.99 for core characters, $14.99 for new SWAP Force characters. (Developed by Vicarious Visions for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and the Wii U™ system from Nintendo; the Wii™ from Nintendo version is in development by Beenox; the portable Nintendo 3DS™ version is in development by n-Space; not yet rated by the ESRB.)

Manabyte utterly annihilated