Dear Xbox, Where The F*** Are The Games?
Seriously, that last reveal from Xbox Showcase was so disappointing
Ah yes, another Call of Duty Black Ops, who is asking for all of this? I know it’s been a month, but since the latest news of their layoffs, cancellations, and studio closures, it’s time we have a talk about what’s going on behind the curtains.
Last year, Gears of War E-Day was revealed in a CG trailer. No word since then, drawing strong ire considering this was Coalition’s next title since Gears 5. Before that, you had Contraband, another CG trailer. Fable reboot had in-game footage here and there. But not enough to convince the game is good to ship, hence the delay.
Where’s Forza Horizon 6, State of Decay 3? Each of these games have been revealed, showcased, and gotten media attention for the past 5 years. Yet, little to create hype. Starfield came in very underwhelming. What has leadership done?
The layoff stories continue to add itself to the mountain pile of dubious state and false sense of hope regarding their future. Bethesda had a Destiny inspired MMO at the works, it was somehow so good, Matt Booty took the controller off Spencer’s hand when play-testing it at its alpha stage. That is also cancelled.
History repeating itself, remember almost shutting down Tango GameWorks last year? Scalebound cancellation? Redfall’s terrible released state? Forza Motorsport series now dead, after the last game’s egregious monetization. Turn 10 downsized. Microsoft has been consistent on a few things: bad scaling, and poor quality checks. It’s funny because it reminds me of THQ and Midway.
Both of those publishers had people who loved video games, but they couldn’t keep the business side of things going well. While also releasing trash after another. The only reason Xbox stayed around is because of Microsoft.
You can only parachute yourself only for so long. With bad management, terrible expectations, and now sour relationships with the biggest developers out there like Kamiya, Mikami, Smith, Romero, Firor, you left Crystal Dynamics even hanging. Also ruined another game for Elias Toufexis. How did you piss so many people off?
Gamescom is probably going to be their saving grace for the mass disappointment, but I feel so sorry for the people who’ve been holding their breath for so long. Their brain matter has gotten lopsided. Still think Game Pass will save you?
Utter incompetence, especially from the likes of Phil himself, after his stupid memo leaked out, I was enacting strong hurls. This company is done, and it’s no wonder they’re shifting away from the console business. I hope that Activision Blizzard purchase was worth it, because you’re an absolute shell of your former self.