thekiddfran
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Me too and hopefully by then the console will be 199
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Scalebound delayed to 2017
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Me too and hopefully by then the console will be 199
Bits N Pieces
Member
Where's the good news? PR 101 is that if you need to announce bad news then you have good news to counter act it - hint hint, Gears 4 beta window announcement. Step it up MS.
As fo this info, it's really disappointing news. It was in my top 3 most anticipated releases this year.
I hope that Microsoft have one or two surprises up their sleeves for 2016 cause although they still have a stellar line up (as long as nothing else gets delayed!), Scalebound does leave a bit of a hole.
As fo this info, it's really disappointing news. It was in my top 3 most anticipated releases this year.
I hope that Microsoft have one or two surprises up their sleeves for 2016 cause although they still have a stellar line up (as long as nothing else gets delayed!), Scalebound does leave a bit of a hole.
NinjaCoachZ
Member
I'm fine with this. I was a bit weary of the original Holiday release window anyway. A release in the first half next year would give it the time to shine it deserves. Wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft were shook by Tomb Raider's situation and that helped make the decision easier.
(Also hopefully I'll be able to afford an XB1 by them. Would've been busy spending money on other stuff for the holidays...)
I like that they're being completely upfront, honest, and no-frills about it. This is the new release timing, they're giving it to us straight, no BS. Most delays recently have been announced that way actually.
(Also hopefully I'll be able to afford an XB1 by them. Would've been busy spending money on other stuff for the holidays...)
I like that they're being completely upfront, honest, and no-frills about it. This is the new release timing, they're giving it to us straight, no BS. Most delays recently have been announced that way actually.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
How cheap will an Xbone be by the time I'm forced to pick one up!
GusBricker
Member
This is a good thing, IMO.
It'll probably release in March or April of 2017.
It'll probably release in March or April of 2017.
NippleViking
Banned
Yep. Hopefully this means MS want to give it a real chance at being a new first-party franchise.
Which 2016 Xbox Exclusive will be delayed next:
Halo Wars 2.
Crackdown 3.
Sea of Thieves.
Recore.
Gears of War 4.
Steverulez
Member
The day/week/month/year is young have patience!
Your avatar is so awesome... But I still going to insist FXV delay. AND NIER. to much AAA in the horizon.
JetSetRadio
Banned
Was Nier announced as 2016?
excluding UC4, Detroit (which definitely won't make it this year) and Horizon, nah.
list war B O Y S
Triggerhappytel
Member
Yeah, this is pretty much what happened. MS were desperate to garner some goodwill after the wet fart of a launch, so showed their hand far too early. As a consumer I strongly dislike this, and don't care for 2+ year hype cycles for games. If it's too early to show proper gameplay then it's too early to announce your game!
For the record, Sony do this too, but generally with smaller games like Shadow of the Beast, Edith Finch, Tomorrow Children, Rime, etc. I don't like it when they do it either.
Mass Effect Andromeda isn't due out this year anyway. It was given a window of FY 2016-2017, but there's no way at all it will be out before Q4. Wouldn't be surprised if it's delayed until April 2017 or beyond.
Barry Burton
Member
Even with Remedy's history of taking a long time, Quantum Break is definitely coming out this year. It's got an April release date, and at the very most you might see it slip a month or two like Uncharted 4.
I think Gears 4 is also very solid for a 2016 release. Barring years when they've launched new hardware, Microsoft has almost always had one of their big brands (Halo or Gears) there for the holidays.
I agree with you on the other three, though. I'd be very surprised to see any of them in 2016.
LordBaztion
Member
Better 2017 than holiday 2016. Make the game as good as posible.
Now, lets wait the ReCore delay.
Now, lets wait the ReCore delay.
This is Microsoft's not Platinum's call.
Spring-Loaded
Member
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
A delay can still happen.
I swear Mass Effect was given a 2016 release date.
I actually don't mind early announcements. Hell, I've been waiting for what has morphed into FFXV for 10 years. Announcing Scalebound actually gave me reason to buy Xbone (together with my big brother) when it was on sale for 250 and get to play Sunset Overdrive & Killer Instinct earlier than I would have otherwise.
What I do have problems with is Microsoft's clearly unrealistic promises of all of these 2015-2016 games. Announce games early if you want to, but keep your mouth shut about a release date before the game is actually 2-3 years into development and maybe somewhat close-ish to release.
I think somebody on here said it.
Lil'DigiOp
Member
Can the games industry be more like Apple and not even reveal anything until you're at least 2 -3 months from launching.
These extended periods seem foolish, No Mans Sky has been cherry picked for ages.. Still no man release date.
These extended periods seem foolish, No Mans Sky has been cherry picked for ages.. Still no man release date.
Omnistalgic
Member
yeah, I think Shu was very apprehensive about re-debuting the game until he was confident of the road map. TLG will come this year.
3rdamention
Member
Well Crackdown 3 only has a Multiplayer Beta planned for this Summer, so far. There is no real confirmation the full game is coming this year. So far, just the beta is supposed to come this year. I dont think the full Crackdown title will be released this year.
piccio_ssl
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Bits N Pieces
Member
Haha, I'm not crying into my cornflakes or anything like that but apart from the obvious Forza Horizon 3 (please please let them do PGForzaR) all the other studios are accounted for, unless they money hat something or have hada game cooking with a 2nd part developer for a while that we don't know about?
Interesting few months ahead for MS and Xbox owners, just no more delays
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Will Cuphead actually release this year?
Steverulez
Member
Scalebound and crackdown weren't given release Windows until gamescom. Quantum Break had a bit of a tough time and remedy are slow, some others had small delays I'm not sure what else has had a "clearly unrealistic" release date announced?
Games get shifted all the time because they need more time, it's a chronic problem in the games industry, miyamoto had a pretty good quote about it somewhere
Triggerhappytel
Member
OrbitalBeard
Member
Not surprised at all. MS has Halo Wars 2, Gears 4, and probably Forza Horizon 3 this holiday. Scalebound in early or mid 2017 makes sense.
Sea of Thieves wasn't given a release date. In fact, MS went so far as to correct a publication that was claiming a 2016 release date, saying they didn't provide a release date. Why correct them if 2016 was the target release?
I think it's interesting to see the Xbox team let games slip past their target release date. I wonder if the MCC debacle led to this, and/or they're trying to keep good relations with developers they contract to make the best game possible.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I'm pretty sure MS will put all resources they possibly can behind ensuring Gears 4 launches this year.
Disappointed, but still excited for this game. Scalebound is one of the reasons I grabbed an Xbox One in terms of releases slightly farther away, but honestly, I was expecting to play this later in the year.
But if this helps the game be better, fine. I've got more than enough to play in 2016 (for now).
But if this helps the game be better, fine. I've got more than enough to play in 2016 (for now).
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Quantum Break delays probably happened when Microsoft shut down their TV division.
Bits N Pieces
Member
From a Gamespot article I just read
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/scalebound-release-date-delayed-to-2017/1100-6433478/
The studio has also pledged to show more of the game later this year
"Development on the game is going well and we're really happy with how it's coming together. Scalebound is one of the biggest games Platinum Games has ever created: an epic adventure filled with exploration and fantasy gameplay, inventive multiplayer, and action-packed battles on an unbelievable scale--all set in a beautiful and evolving world. It's the game our team has always dreamed of making."
Take all the time you need folks, I'll be there day one whenever it is
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/scalebound-release-date-delayed-to-2017/1100-6433478/
The studio has also pledged to show more of the game later this year
"Development on the game is going well and we're really happy with how it's coming together. Scalebound is one of the biggest games Platinum Games has ever created: an epic adventure filled with exploration and fantasy gameplay, inventive multiplayer, and action-packed battles on an unbelievable scale--all set in a beautiful and evolving world. It's the game our team has always dreamed of making."
Take all the time you need folks, I'll be there day one whenever it is
Steverulez
Member
They already said that wasn't really the case as they were always working with an outside partner on it
matrix-cat
Member
Count me among those who're going to get an XB1 as soon as this game releases, so, yeah, I don't mind waiting. Bundle it with an XB1 Slim for Holiday 2017 or whatever.