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GameSpot says Scalebound, Gears Of War 4 coming to PC, then mentions it was a mistake
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Not on NeoGaf.
It's kinda of weird this hasn't come to the pc yet, if I recalled correctly insomniac fully owns the ip, so they should be able to put it on pc no problem, and if Microsoft has publishing rights it should atleast be doable on the windows store.while you're at it phil
It was almost a year ago Spencer said that their new vision was to allow Xbox gamers to play on their Windows 10 device of choice. It's quickly becoming a reality with their lineup this year, I imagine their 2017 lineup will be fully cross-device.
And let's not pretend like everyone wants a PC or can afford one that can run some of the more graphic-intensive games. Giving people options is a good thing.
I'm hoping it's one of the announcements this year. I think it would find a bigger audience on PC.
Of course. It's the one that makes more sense.
I've seen a bunch of posters here and elsewhere say they're considering a Xbone for Scalebound because they're super excited by the prospect of a Kamiya-directed action RPG. I don't think it's as huge of a deal as Gears, but I think it's a bigger exclusive than QB ever was (and I'm saying this as someone who is a big fan of Remedy).
I don't think so. I honestly haven't seen a lot of excitement towards QB. Seems to mostly be a lot of people saying "well this looks competent" and being confused at the bizarre FMV TV show aspects.
I've heard some people say this but I don't remember it. Given the whole thing with Moobabe that just happened it looks like Gears 4 PC actually isn't out of the realm of possibility but I strongly doubt it'll be day and date with XBO. Six month delay if I were to guess.
When you are hearing unannounced information constantly it sometimes becomes difficult to remember what has been released and what hasn't. Jeff Gerstmann has talked about how confusing it gets sometimes. I am guessing this is something that was talked about at the QB event but it isn't being announced until later.
MikeE21286
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Bail out on xbox one time? Maybe the writing is on the walls. I wonder when these decisions were made. I'm sure the holiday numbers didn't help anything.
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MatrixMan.EXE
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It is. Scalebound, as much as I'm hyped for it, is only a bigger deal on GAF where people actually know who Hideki Kamiya and P Games are.
Of course it is. QB has a bunch of popular actors and stuff.
Yeah, that's my experience as well. Most gamers I know don't even know who Kamiya is or why they should be excited about Scalebound.
I also found it funny that he made effort to type "...Gears of War 4, ReCore, Scalebound...". Having ReCore there in middle of two accidental "typos" and not realise he goofed and put in titles that aren't coming to PC? Suuure...
Kssio_Aug
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I don't think Platinum is less known then Quantum Break. Right now people carr more for QB because it will be released soon, but when SB gets near release people will be very hyped aswell.
Their holiday numbers were great as were their software sales.
Early 2015 was when they first announced their intentions to allow Xbox games on any Windows 10 device, so well before that I assume. Likely when Nadella started as CEO and decided that all Windows experiences should be mobile.
RedRumy3
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VolticArchangel
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It isn't about MSFT not owning the IP, but resources. Insomniac being tied up with current and future projects of theirs. That and good/reputed external port houses as well. They've specifically said on their forums that they aren't interested in a PC port at that point in time. May happen down the line.
I know who he is - but still think it looks weird
For me the dragon / fantasy setting doesn't match the stupid headphones / annoying kid.
Anyway off topic... sorry
iNvid02
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it doesn't matter to me, i'd love for this to come to pc regardless. but i'd be surprised if insomniac does it of their own volition or without the support of someone like microsoft studios.
Sorry brah, I'm tired
It's ok man!
Jawmuncher
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Scalebound seems more likely for PC than Gears of War 4, regardless of PC getting the GOW 1 Remaster. Halo and Gears mainline just seems like something they would want to keep on Xbox.
Maintenance
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Mistake? Yeah, right.
Calm down folks.
There's no going back for me since I was already hoping for Scalebound. Even though it doesn't look too interesting, Platinum games are usually something I like a lot. With Quantum Break on the way to PC, it's certainly even more plausible than before anyway.
Calm down folks.
EVEN if this tweet were true
it isn't
Hydrargyrus
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He wrote scalebound and gears of war 4 by error, you know, is one of that times when you put 21 random letters and you write the name of 2 games
Oh, it's a mistake? Lame.
I guess QB has to be on PC too to make up for the development costs, maybe? I mean, it's been in development since forever, has a bunch of live-action, big name actors... Being exclusive to a console that's not setting the world on fire might not be a good idea.
I guess QB has to be on PC too to make up for the development costs, maybe? I mean, it's been in development since forever, has a bunch of live-action, big name actors... Being exclusive to a console that's not setting the world on fire might not be a good idea.
Ricky Ricardo
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Not ready to be announced yet = mistake
Mistake =/= lie
Chapter 2's homework will be on how arm chair critics can apply critical thinking skills.
Akhe
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Dance Inferno
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You realize people can make mistakes, right? If you refuse to listen to facts and prefer to think in conspiracy theories then that's your own issue.
dickroach
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good to know. this is seriously the one XB1 exclusive that interests me.
every time I see a good deal on an XB1, I start looking at games and see they're all on Windows (except Halo and Forza) and reconsider
What are the facts? This is happening - the only "mistake" is that he posted it.
Darkroronoa
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Sure it was a mistake to write it in the article, but the info is probably true.
Microsoft must be piiiiissed. It sounds like an honest mistake by the journo, but this not only overshadows their QB event, it also casts doubt in gamers' eyes that an XB1 is the only way to play these exclusives.
I think a move like this would be great for gamers, but it will not be great for XB1 sales.
I think a move like this would be great for gamers, but it will not be great for XB1 sales.
Obliterator
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I have no idea whatsoever about whether there are more games coming to PC from MS.
That said I have heard the upcoming "Xbox" event on February 25th is very Windows 10 focused.
That said I have heard the upcoming "Xbox" event on February 25th is very Windows 10 focused.