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[VGC] Xbox is teasing ‘important announcements’ for December’s Game Awards
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Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Suffocating the Series X sales is a good counter-argument.
With all the talk that Xbox console hardware is performing even worse than Xbox One, its market share shrinking in US, UK, and EU, and how Xbox may abandon / should abandon consoles, I thought it might do good for Xbox to mend their image, indicating that they are still committed to hardware and a better refresh is coming.
But, yes, while it may have a positive effect on their PR, it will likely negatively affect their Series X console sales.
While Microsoft would for certain be happier if sales of Series X/S were better I don't think it is that tragic as GAF likes to make it.
Especially because unlike Xbox One gen (first three years), Xbox is in PC gaming business with their services and games being available day one on that platform which wasn't the case in previous gen. And constant revenue growth is pretty good indicator of that. And fact that Xbox (even without ABK) is one of the biggest publisher on Steam is also proof of that. Their games among best selling games on Steam every year.
Also. There is no magic pill on console sales. You can have refresh but it will hardly move a needle. Microsoft just needs Call of Duty on Game Pass ASAP, and constant stream of first-party games. PlayStation 5 is selling primarily because people are entrenched in that ecosystem and pulling them out is just hard. 2023 was a solid start, but it was just a start. Especially after bad 2022.
StealthGoblin
Banned
Given they appear to be caught in a hardware trap next year I am curious what they'll do.
I don't think BG3 on Gamepass will move the needle and I genuinely don't think their announced games will move the needle much either.
I'm expecting a big ABK on Gamepass announcement with the games and approx dates in there. Big audience and it'll get the word out there.
For my tastes, beyond Fable, I can't say I'm all that excited but we'll see.
I don't think BG3 on Gamepass will move the needle and I genuinely don't think their announced games will move the needle much either.
I'm expecting a big ABK on Gamepass announcement with the games and approx dates in there. Big audience and it'll get the word out there.
For my tastes, beyond Fable, I can't say I'm all that excited but we'll see.
Killjoy-NL
Member
I think "important" is key here.
Seems like it's more than just the announcement of games/releasedates.
Then again, given the state of Xbox, any announcement is important.
Seems like it's more than just the announcement of games/releasedates.
Then again, given the state of Xbox, any announcement is important.
Horseganador
Member
They will have to announce something yes or yes, last year it was ridiculous only 2-3 GP announcements.
Little Mac
Gold Member
It's either an acquisition or partnership of a non Japanese developer,
Maybe some sort of exclusivity agreement,
A gamepass announcement in the lines of CoD campaigns shadow drop,
Baldur's Gate 3 gamepass shadow drop, or it's a pack-in game for new Series X Digital that launches in March/April,
Gameplay footage of Perfect Dark, Fable, etc ...
I'm probably reaching hard, but one or two off those, or something along those lines, is what I'm feeling ...
MS debuted the Series X at The Game Awards in 2019 ... and they didn't even hype up that announcement at all. Regardless, keep your hype and emotions in check.
Maybe some sort of exclusivity agreement,
A gamepass announcement in the lines of CoD campaigns shadow drop,
Baldur's Gate 3 gamepass shadow drop, or it's a pack-in game for new Series X Digital that launches in March/April,
Gameplay footage of Perfect Dark, Fable, etc ...
I'm probably reaching hard, but one or two off those, or something along those lines, is what I'm feeling ...
MS debuted the Series X at The Game Awards in 2019 ... and they didn't even hype up that announcement at all. Regardless, keep your hype and emotions in check.
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Lucifers Beard
Member
Sure. I've believed this almost every year. When they start actually delivering, I'll believe them.
Heisenberg007
Gold Journalism
Why would old COD games joining Game Pass qualify as an "important announcement?" I see several people have it in their predictions.
COD games were supposed to join Game Pass soon after the acquisition closed. That batch has already been delayed.
COD games were supposed to join Game Pass soon after the acquisition closed. That batch has already been delayed.
Stare-Bear
Banned
Exclusive trailer for fall out tv show, Starfield tv show announcement
I'm nobody
Member
Still waiting for Xbox condoms
Hohenheim
Member
A pro/elite version of this with solid quality would be amazing.
StealthGoblin
Banned
The WiFi one? Probably.
Zuzu
Member
It would be fantastic. Likely the best controller ever.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
I really want this in the Elite as well but buying the new controller regardless
Would definitely fall flat for me if that's what it is. I'd guess the same would be true for most people who have bought it almost every year as well. But we do see reports about old games getting resurgences when put on subs, so I'd guess old COD's would be praised by plenty of people.
Zuzu
Member
Yeah, I will likely buy one of these and then buy an Elite Series 3 when it comes out later on. I doubt they'll release the Elite Series 3 at the same time as the new standard controller. The Elite version will probably come out like a year or so after the standard version releases.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
I really expected the Series 3 to come out first with the new features and Xbox try to get people to pay $200+ for those first
Zuzu
Member
They might be releasing the standard version first in order for the mass market to buy into it which should incentivise developers to implement the gyro and haptics into their games more readily than if they released an Elite 3 version first (i.e. developers may not tailor their game experiences too much for the Elite's haptics if it was the only Xbox controller with those features since the Elite might not sell enough to hit mass market uptake). Once the new controller's features are being implemented broadly into Xbox games, perhaps then Microsoft will release an Elite 3. But I don't know really, just a theory. But fingers crossed Microsoft will release both the new standard version & the Elite 3 at the same time. That would be awesome, but probably won't happen imo.
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
All aboard the hype train!
StealthGoblin
Banned
I don't think most publishers would want to sour relationships with Sony given the way that market is going.
Sony consistently produce a platform that even in its darkest hour provided a userbase of 80m+.
Hohenheim
Member
Same her. The Xbox controllers are by far my favourites, and the only thing holding the current elite back is the strangely poor build quality.
Really dig the 8bitDo pro version as well.
MarkMe2525
Member
While it may be underwhelming, could this announcement be tied to Xbox cloud gaming coming to Meta Quest? Ole Zucker told us it would be launched sometime in December.
StealthGoblin
Banned
Okay, I'll go left-field.
What are the chances Xbox showcase its upcoming 2024 Series X refresh during TGA?
Who's with me?
- It will help them avoid showing games (assuming they don't want to / they aren't ready to be shown) and still have an "important" announcement.
- It will help them counter PS5 Slim, at least somewhat from the marketing perspective.
- They did reveal Series X for the first time ever at TGA.
If that refresh is announced to be what was in the leak then there'll be significant blowback.
They must have seen the reaction online.
Stare-Bear
Banned
Xbox leadership has been posting X360 logos so probably more BC titles…
DJ12
Member
Can you imagine the lost sales calculation. And people said 78 billion for CoD was too much....
Sony fans if it happens
ResilientBanana
Member
During the first few months? Literally everyone.Gta6 exclusive single player campaign for xbox series X
No sp mode for ps5
Like i would care whahah.
Who plays single player gta
Disco Dave
Member
Can't wait to see a new controller colour a new bedsheet.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Bernoulli
M2 slut
If they lower the price to 399 it can give them a boost in salesLet me guess, the rumoured all digital series X
Dr. Acid Avatar
Member
Troll? Or stupid?Gta6 exclusive single player campaign for xbox series X
No sp mode for ps5
Like i would care whahah.
Who plays single player gta
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Gta6 exclusive single player campaign for xbox series X
No sp mode for ps5
Like i would care whahah.
Who plays single player gta
Sushi_Combo
Member
With an add-on for discs as a purchase option that requires an online check upon installing.Let me guess, the rumoured all digital series X
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Likely:
- Hellblade 2 release date
- Baldurs Gate 3 same day digital release
- A couple of more game pass games
- Starfield first DLC trailer / date
Possible:
- Baldurs Gate 3 launching on game pass
- Xbox hardware refresh
- Fable trailer
- Gears 6 announcement
- Kojima game trailer
Unlikely:
- Fable release date
- Perfect Dark trailer
- Activision games dropping on game pass same day
Mibu special:
- Xbox ending console production, becoming third party.
- Hellblade 2 release date
- Baldurs Gate 3 same day digital release
- A couple of more game pass games
- Starfield first DLC trailer / date
Possible:
- Baldurs Gate 3 launching on game pass
- Xbox hardware refresh
- Fable trailer
- Gears 6 announcement
- Kojima game trailer
Unlikely:
- Fable release date
- Perfect Dark trailer
- Activision games dropping on game pass same day
Mibu special:
- Xbox ending console production, becoming third party.