Microsoft's Harrison: We Are Winning The Games Message

[Insideout Ink Demon]

i've never wanted something that effects me so indirectly, to crash n burn so badly.

Xbone sounds so restrictive and "Press X to have fun"-ish that i inexplicably hate it and i am disappointed in my friends who have preordered

 

[Fox12]

"That includes Titanfall - "the most awarded game in the history of E3"

"Which won't get released until sometime in early 2014."

Really? Offering awards to unreleased titles has to be the dumbest practice I've ever heard of. They were too ahead of the curve? Jeez, Microsoft's hubris is ridiculous. At this point I'm avoiding their entire company on general principle. The company is awful, they don't seem to understand that their PR shouldn't be making people actively angry. They're so passive aggressive, it hurts. "We're sorry for being so far ahead of the curve, that's on us guys." To quote the guy from Pitch Black, I would rather piss glass then buy an Xbox1. It's alright though, they can keep their little paperweight. I'll go give my money to Sony, or worst case, to Valve, who atleast appear to respect their customers.

 

[Ramziez]

Microsoft, I hope you know sports and TV are not the "games" we are looking for.

 

[wolf_isthebest]

I feel the need ... the need to point out that Titanfall is not a xbox one exclusive. It will be on PC and even on the 360. I can't play Second son or Shadow fall on any other platform. Just saying

 

[Silentpony_v1legacy]

I don't have a great 'read' on the gaming community as a whole, mostly 'cause I doubt it can be classified as a 'community' at all. But I do have several friends that play, along with myself, which is what I'm guessing most people have as a focus group. Now I bring this up because I'm extrapolating our opinions to the community at large. None of us are going to buy any of the new systems, at least in 2013. The occasional pole taken by Escapist or the other gaming sites kinda' reflect that, with the results being: PS4: 24%, X-box 1: 13%, Not buying: 63%. That actually comes from a Cheezeburger pole a few weeks ago. I can't imagine those numbers have improved.

There was no reason to create the PS4 or Xbone. I think this is building up to another video game crash, where publishers write themselves huge checks and bonuses before a system has even launched. It going to be a disaster and I'll be shocked out of my mind if either Sony or Microsoft makes half of their projected numbers.

 

[Splitzi]

Microsoft, I hope you know sports and TV are not the "games" we are looking for.

Wait, you mean people buy a game console for more than the NFL, social media, and call of duty dog with realistic fish physics? This is perfect for all Americans, as we all have perfect internet connections with blazing fast speeds!



Captcha: Yee haw... Ahh of course a reference to the American mythological hero in a thread on the US-centric focus of the XB1. Sneaky

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

They sure are in a lot of denial. Are people really that excited about Titanfall? Because if they are then I'm missing something. Does anyone outside of Microsoft even care that a bunch of trailers for the game received some awards? The game itself didn't get anything, because it's not released yet. And it's not even their game. Or an exclusive. It's an EA game for the PC as well. And it's a Source engine game. Which means almost any PC in existence will be able to run it.

 

[Denamic]

If they just had the balls to say they were being stupid, that'd mean a lot. But no, they're "winning," and weren't wrong, just "ahead of the curve."

At this point, I won't buy any of their shit even if it turns out to be really good.

 

[Tinybear]

I am just laughing so hard right now. Microsoft has found out that all they can do is feed the fanboys with delusional talk of grandeur. They have completely given up on trying to compete for new audiences, and are solely focusing on making sure that the Xbox fanboys are fed high quality bullshit propaganda. Don't believe me? Take a look at this then; MS's Gamescom 2013 "we are the best to develop for" movie:
http://youtu.be/rJOEtvdHoAw?t=2m12s

I mean... they basically just looked at what indies have said about developing for Sony, and just copied it with a bunch of sellout devs.

 

[Hero in a half shell]

Wait, Titanfall doesn't have a release date yet? What games are available on launch?

Only the best darn tootin' title to ever grace our consoles!

It'll outsell C.O.D., it'll kill W.O.W., it's got more emotions than David Cage and makes indie developers look like humble corporate shills. Hold on to your boxers because you cannot withstand the seductive powerhouse that is...

Spoiler

 

[gamegod25]

"We are winning the games message,"

Oh really how do you figure? Sony has plenty of good looking games too. And while you're fumbling to open your doors to indie games Sony will be getting all the indie support you turned your back on.

Btw if I do play Titanfall it will be on my 360 and not your overpriced, ad laden, motion control gimmick ridden shit box.

 

[Breywood]

I believe that Microsoft is fitting itself into a rather noteable quote:

"His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of morbid curiosity."

I think I'm rushing out and getting a pair of licenses for Win 7 soon if this is their attitude. Apparently I've only got until next month before their last good OS stops being sold.

 

[Vigormortis]

They sure are in a lot of denial. Are people really that excited about Titanfall? Because if they are then I'm missing something. Does anyone outside of Microsoft even care that a bunch of trailers for the game received some awards? The game itself didn't get anything, because it's not released yet. And it's not even their game. Or an exclusive. It's an EA game for the PC as well. And it's a Source engine game. Which means almost any PC in existence will be able to run it.

I am. I'm anticipating playing it.

Say what you will about Call of Duty and Infinity Ward nowadays, but it's hard to deny they were on top of their game; creatively; back in the COD4 days.

In fact, I still argue that Call of Duty 4 not only remains the best in the series, but was an incredibly well-made and fantastic game all around. Certainly far more than it's descendents.

And, given that Respawn Entertainment was founded by Jason West and Vince Zampella, the two co-founders of Infinity Ward (before leaving because of Activision) and the project leads on COD4, I have high hopes this game will be equally fun and well-designed.

The incredible gameplay trailers help entice me as well.

Granted, this kind of multiplayer game may not be everyone's "thing", but the cinematic aspects of it intrigue me.

Plus: mechs, jetpacks, and parkour. It's like a trifecta of nerdy awesomeness.

 

[Seracen]

[Reads OP] ... BWAHAHAHAHA! This summarizes it perfectly...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYbetvkPA6I

Also amused by the continuing pimping out of Titanfall as if it is the answer to all our prayers. I won't deny that it looks cool, but I couldn't care less about it (quite frankly sick of it by now).

 

[Flaery]

Harrison claims Microsoft has learned from its mistakes - or, as Microsoft would prefer to think of it, taken on feedback that indicated it was too far ahead of the curve - and changed its plans accordingly.

It's that sort of denial that really pisses me off and turns me away from the Xbox.

I can't really see the XBox worming its way back into my heart until well into this upcoming generation. PS4 is too similar without as much bullshit and Nintendo has the exclusives I love; because of this, I don't think the XBox can ever properly justify its existence to me.

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

I am. I'm anticipating playing it.

Do you plan on playing it on a console or PC?

I can't really see the XBox worming its way back into my heart until well into this upcoming generation. PS4 is too similar without as much bullshit and Nintendo has the exclusives I love; because of this, I don't think the XBox can ever properly justify its existence to me.

Sony acknowledges the reality of the situation. Consoles and games are expensive, gamers are getting pissed because of all the bullshit that's coming from the industry. So instead of pissing them off even more they decided to create something that we actually want, and give it to us for a reasonable price. Everything from architecture to every marketing decision was made with one idea in mind. And that idea is that consoles are a risky business and they can't afford to fuck it up. On the other hand, Microsoft started out in complete denial. It's like they're completely oblivious to the facts of the sate of gaming industry and console market today. They will fail the "console war". They will have to be in an alternate fuckin' reality to beat Sony this generation. They'll be lucky enough to break even with Xbox One.

 

[Vigormortis]

Do you plan on playing it on a console or PC?

It depends, in a way. Let me explain.

I have no plans to ever purchase an Xbox One. Likewise, I have no real intention on renewing my Xbox Live Gold for my Xbox 360. This leaves me with just playing it on PC.

However, a quick caveat on that:

While I don't have an issue with Origin, in principle, I dread what might happen with Titanfall being exclusive to the platform and being published by EA.

Namely: what potential other "things" EA may have Respawn tack onto the front end of the game. For example, Battlefield 4 launching from a web browser or Blizzard essentially having Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3 require a constant internet connection.

So long as nothing like the above ends up becoming a hurdle on the front-end of the game, and should there be no ridiculous DLC practices in place, I will happily purchase Titanfall on Origin.

That is, of course, if the game turns out as good as is being promised...

 

[Something Amyss]

They are betting a LOT on Titanfall, aren't they?

To be fair, it seems to have drawn a lot of people in.

 

[Robert Marrs]

I'm glad Titanfall will also be released for PC so I don't have to deal with that MS BS. However, it is also a EA Origin game... meh, maybe I'll pick it still up, reimported keys will be around 50% cheaper anyways and that way I can wait for the reviews. Hyped games have a tendency to not be as great as everyone imagines.

Honestly I have had almost zero problems with Origin. The EULA is pretty despicable and I have heard of people being banned for saying anything negative about ea and banned for forums infractions which also causes you to lose all games but I just avoid those situations. Battlelog is a pain sometimes though so hopefully titanfall wont be using it.

OT: Microsoft needs to just stop talking. I'm glad they changed their position on the new consoles but just once I would like to hear a company actually admit they really screwed up. The statement was a bold faced lie and anyone who keeps up with gaming news knows this is true. Almost nothing is known about most of their exclusives. Ryse looks like a tech demo that got rushed into a game, Titanfall will be on pc, Dead Rising 3 has a fanbase but I'm personally not a fan. They are not winning the games message at all.

 

[Lunar Templar]

They are betting a LOT on Titanfall, aren't they?

remember the last Xbone thread? where they say Indie games wont be coming until 2014?

I said the same thing. It seems whenever Microsoft says something, "Titanfall looks amazing, guys." is usually followed right behind it.


I dont normally wish a game to become a massive failure, but to me it will be hilarious if Titanfall sucks so bad that gamers want a full refund for it.

oh oh, better idea The XBone version of Titanfall is broken to the point of the last Steel Battalion game cause of 'console specific reasons' but the other versions work fine. Thet'd be hilarious.

anyway, good to see they're still delusional as ever