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How do you rate Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
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Kssio_Aug
Member
I saw tons of games, which look good, which the majority are coming to Game Pass, which I will be able to play both on my Xbox and my PC.
I could not be more satisfied!
fallingdove
Member
Weird that you are comparing a State of Play to this.
We’ll see what Sony comes back with when they do their Showcase later this year. Hats off to Xbox though. This was one of the best shows to date.
clarky
Gold Member
This was a given before the show. I'd expect most titles to have an exclusive xbox/pc window before going to PS5. Except maybe stuff like gears/halo.
They just don't have the user base to sustain AAA exclusives on just xbox. Especially when they are loss leaders for a stagnant gamepass.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Thank you, Sherlock.
phant0m
Member
And see I’m weary of Sony 3rd person walk & talk games. I couldn’t even finish GOWR or HFW.
clarky
Gold Member
Why expect them then? Sherlock.
Chukhopops
Member
That was a huge flex from start to finish, so many games coming. Seeing Perfect Dark looking that freaking good was just magical.
Still voted B because of no release date on Avowed and Indiana Jones, making me worried they might slip into next year.
Still voted B because of no release date on Avowed and Indiana Jones, making me worried they might slip into next year.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
They could show us something, especially from TESVI.
THE DUCK
Banned
Despite what some have said, Doom being multiplatform was most definately not a given, ms bought bethesda for exclusive content.
I agree thier user base is too small and that is why they are doing it. Just think it's a big sign of things to come. And if memory serves, didn't ms always have a big "xbox exclusive" for exclusive games and now that's completely gone for every game?
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
How can they show you something for a game that's in pre-production? It'd probably be another CG trailer or some concept art at most.
clarky
Gold Member
They likely have only just started production what would you like to see>?
Tiamat2san
Member
All those who voted F.
Did the showcase gave you cancer or killed your dog or something?
Seriously.
Did the showcase gave you cancer or killed your dog or something?
Seriously.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
When did Skyrim come out? Something like 15 years ago.
Markio128
Gold Member
I didn’t watch the show to be honest, so can’t rate it. I have watched some of the trailers though, and if I’m being honest, there were no A’s. Perfect Dark looked alright, Indy was basically a 5 minute cutscene, Fable looks nice, but no real gameplay. Avowed looks like an average RPG.
I’d still take Astrobot over any of the games shown in all honesty. And I’m genuinely not being hyperbolic.
I’d still take Astrobot over any of the games shown in all honesty. And I’m genuinely not being hyperbolic.
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clarky
Gold Member
Doom is an existing franchise and It would suck big time if they took that away from some players. They explicitly said they wouldn't do that.
Doesn't matter IMO. Just enjoy what they have shown and hopefully, finally, some of it will actually be decent.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Pre-production? Didn't they reveal the game at E3 2018? Six years ago bruh...
thicc_girls_are_teh_best
Member
I gave it a B. Technically I'd of given it a B+ but that isn't an option.
It is, so far, easily the best show of the season. A lot of good games were shown, but what particularly impressed me was the gameplay for South of Midnight, Perfect Dark, and Fable. The fact at least two of those are confirmed for next year, and look quite good, is great to see. I don't think they're pulling BS stunts with the footage shown, unlike last year with Fable & Forza Motorsport, so I feel the footage shown from those games this year can be taken at face value.
I'm a bit surprised South of Midnight seems more a Souls-like than an action-adventure platformer or an RPG-sim, but the game itself looked great. Perfect Dark, which has had a storied dev history, looks pretty slick. I like the Mirror's Edge stuff in there and the immersive sim influences present, and the aesthetic looks quite good. On a technical level visual fidelity isn't "amazing", but it seems clean, crisp, and a fluid 60 FPS. A natural evolution from Perfect Dark & Perfect Dark Zero's aesthetics, I'd say. Fable, as well, looks very good. They actually fixed the main girl's face to look more attractive (and closer to the real-life model), and it looks faithful to the Lionhead games while having Playground's attention for visual detail translated well to a WRPG action-adventure template.
There were some other solid showings too, tho I'm not a massive fan for stuff like DOOM, and I don't care for COD, so that one didn't do much for me. There were still one too many CGI trailers, and I'm seriously thinking Everwild is basically dead at this point as there still hasn't been an update on that game. But yeah, overall this was a very solid Showcase and I'd say it raises expectations for whatever the next PlayStation Showcase will be (if one's even happening this year), for sure. I know Nintendo's got stuff cooking and waiting for a Switch 2 reveal to show some of it off; it's SIE who I need to see what their roadmap going forward really looks like (software-wise).
Best show of the summer (so far), a strong B+.
It is, so far, easily the best show of the season. A lot of good games were shown, but what particularly impressed me was the gameplay for South of Midnight, Perfect Dark, and Fable. The fact at least two of those are confirmed for next year, and look quite good, is great to see. I don't think they're pulling BS stunts with the footage shown, unlike last year with Fable & Forza Motorsport, so I feel the footage shown from those games this year can be taken at face value.
I'm a bit surprised South of Midnight seems more a Souls-like than an action-adventure platformer or an RPG-sim, but the game itself looked great. Perfect Dark, which has had a storied dev history, looks pretty slick. I like the Mirror's Edge stuff in there and the immersive sim influences present, and the aesthetic looks quite good. On a technical level visual fidelity isn't "amazing", but it seems clean, crisp, and a fluid 60 FPS. A natural evolution from Perfect Dark & Perfect Dark Zero's aesthetics, I'd say. Fable, as well, looks very good. They actually fixed the main girl's face to look more attractive (and closer to the real-life model), and it looks faithful to the Lionhead games while having Playground's attention for visual detail translated well to a WRPG action-adventure template.
There were some other solid showings too, tho I'm not a massive fan for stuff like DOOM, and I don't care for COD, so that one didn't do much for me. There were still one too many CGI trailers, and I'm seriously thinking Everwild is basically dead at this point as there still hasn't been an update on that game. But yeah, overall this was a very solid Showcase and I'd say it raises expectations for whatever the next PlayStation Showcase will be (if one's even happening this year), for sure. I know Nintendo's got stuff cooking and waiting for a Switch 2 reveal to show some of it off; it's SIE who I need to see what their roadmap going forward really looks like (software-wise).
Best show of the summer (so far), a strong B+.
Aguero9320
Member
Crushed that. Kind of ironic that PlayStation fanboys are hoping Microsoft throws them a bone after Sony’s output seems to have fallen off a cliff…
That Game Pass though… I almost feel bad that it’s such an insane deal. Not complaining or saying ‘charge more’ but it’s way out there on its own as a value proposition for the gamer. At this point not sure a valid argument can be made that a price increase would be unjustifiable…
If you’re not getting it because of brand loyalty you need to rethink your choices
Last point I want to make - I like the Fable main character. I know a lot of you would prefer her in a skintight catsuit with out of proportion ‘assets’ but that’s because (I’m assuming) you’re 13 and your hormones are out of control. Step out of your parent’s basement.
That Game Pass though… I almost feel bad that it’s such an insane deal. Not complaining or saying ‘charge more’ but it’s way out there on its own as a value proposition for the gamer. At this point not sure a valid argument can be made that a price increase would be unjustifiable…
If you’re not getting it because of brand loyalty you need to rethink your choices
Last point I want to make - I like the Fable main character. I know a lot of you would prefer her in a skintight catsuit with out of proportion ‘assets’ but that’s because (I’m assuming) you’re 13 and your hormones are out of control. Step out of your parent’s basement.
semiconscious
Gold Member
at under $20 each? perfect dark, dragon age, & stalker all look just fine to me!...
Ass of Can Whooping
Gold Member
sendit
Member
They did, Doom Dark Ages is coming to the PS5 along with:Crushed that. Kind of ironic that PlayStation fanboys are hoping Microsoft throws them a bone after Sony’s output seems to have fallen off a cliff…
That Game Pass though… I almost feel bad that it’s such an insane deal. Not complaining or saying ‘charge more’ but it’s way out there on its own as a value proposition for the gamer. At this point not sure a valid argument can be made that a price increase would be unjustifiable…
If you’re not getting it because of brand loyalty you need to rethink your choices
Last point I want to make - I like the Fable main character. I know a lot of you would prefer her in a skintight catsuit with out of proportion ‘assets’ but that’s because (I’m assuming) you’re 13 and your hormones are out of control. Step out of your parent’s basement.
ShaikhCroft
Member
Wanted to laugh at some people. So clicked on to see who voted for option F.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Game Pass prolly gone be $30 by fall...
Stephen Curry
Member
Doom is a 30+ year multi platform series. This was never going to be a game they locked behind exclusivity even before all this talk.
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Bro, we all know the atmosphere here, just not allowed to talk about it.
clarky
Gold Member
And? They just released Starfield, same team.
Null Persp
Member
I am jaded gamer but this was the best xbox showcase in many and many years.
CherryFalls
Member
Not_A-Cop_Maybe
Member
Pretty sure Spencer said during and after the several acquisitions that they have no interest in making existing games that exist on multi-platforms away from the other platforms. So i think Doom, Fallout, more than likely elder scrolls as well (though we'll see about that depending on the rumored Starfield ps5 version) would still make it to PS5. If their new IP catalog makes its way to PS5, then yeah.
That being said, if its on gamepass day 1, why wouldn't people think of that as a major perk over spending 70 bucks (100 if your Canadian like me) on every title.
Rockondevil
Member
A. Simple as that.
I could see people giving a B, but anything lower and they’re full of shit.
The F crowd give the same vibe as people giving movies a 1 on IMDB.
I could see people giving a B, but anything lower and they’re full of shit.
The F crowd give the same vibe as people giving movies a 1 on IMDB.
Chukhopops
Member
I agree the protagonist made a much better impression this time, and she fits the vibe of the game really well too.
Sucks that Fable is still a year away at the very least.
djjinx2
Member
But people pissing on great looking new announcements for what. War?
A game can look good AND people can not be interested at the same time. So much shitposting it's too obvious, doesn't get called out enough
March Climber
Gold Member
To add context:
Skyrim - 2011
Fallout 4 - 2015
Fallout 76 - 2018
Starfield - 2023
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Plenty to be excited for this year and also dangling that carrot well to start hyping 2025.
Well done show
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