The next generation is coming... Who's the most prepared and who's the most vulnerable? The state of the union...
There are two reasons why all those Bethesda studios closed, and neither of them have anything to do with Bethesda (directly)...
Game Pass and Activision.
The guy confirming what we've all (well, most of us) been saying since the latest purchase.
Honestly i think Bethesda needs to buy themselves out of zenimax/MSs hands and do their own thing, i honestly think that would fix a lot of issues and save them from a potential closure.
Ah, we can see how the Microsoft media machine works.
Every article I read now is some kind of attempt to shift the blame off Microsoft and paint them as the victims or convince people that Microsoft mistakes were just some kind unforeseeable unfortunate twist of fate.
The shills are out in full force today.
Game developers have already started to confirm that they will support the Nintendo Switch 2 with their future titles.
Back when the Xbox 360 launched, Microsoft pushed the big budget game as a differentiator. Following all the recent layoffs, it’s clear this strategy has run its course.
The Microsoft shill take on the Microsoft causing the death of big budget gaming...
The whole driving force for growth in gaming both technologically, creatively and financially was all nonsense, and it was definitely not because Microsoft ran the industry into the ground with obviously bad decisions and creating an unprofitable business model that massively disrupted consumer spending habits. /s
LOL, this article is a big pile of dog crap...
Spencer has been constantly telling ppl that NO they would not go the route of having games like TLOU, Uncharted, etc because Playstation exists and prefers to focus on a diverse portfolio.
How many years have we seen Xbox as no game and we don't want small games like ORI, Pentiment, Grounded, etc.?
That's the real tragedy and why lots of gamers are mad at MS right now
because they have been championing smaller titles and yet fired the ppl delivering exactly what they were proning about.
So no the only nonsense is that MS seems now to be going BACK to AAA popular titles..sorry, I meant refocusing effort on core established IP where broken GAAS might be rewarded versus praised and rewarded work.
I think this is a very good analysis. However, I don't quite agree that Nintendo is in a great position for the next generation. Gaining substantive third party support and developing a competitive on-line ecosystem will be big challenges for Nintendo. I am also not sure if the massive install base of the Wii will necessarily translate to big Wii U sales as the consoles will be quite different and Wii U will probably launch at a higher price.
Agree that Sony needs to go conservative for the PS4 after over reaching with the PS3. Sony have an incredibly loyal fan base which should guarantee a level of success as long as the PS4 is affordable with a continuation of game choice and quality.
Well I have to say that was a good read. And I agree with alot of it.Well done.
I'll probably go for the PS4 next gen since I already have both PS3 and Vita. I'm really a sucker for horse power though, but it seems like the PS4 will be the strongest of the three so that only solidifies my decision for PS4 even more.
I wish the three console makers would each head in their own direction. It would be nice if you could get a totally different experience on each system. To me there's not enough difference between Xbox and PS3, except the games that release on them. It sucks to own 2 consoles just for the exclusives. Nintendo has always followed its own path and offers the most different game play of the 3 and the WiiU looks to continue that. Now if Xbox would continue to work on the online shooter niche and Sony would break out the 3D virtual reality, then you would get a truly different experience from each console.
This was a very well written article that stated all the current facts. I like how it didn't sway anyones opinion on any particular system and leaves the future open as to who can continue to lead the industry. Everyone should take the time to read it.