Xbox Xbox Series X|S Thread

[MagnarTheGreat]

Microsoft Is Dropping Support for 'Unauthorized' Xbox Controllers, Accessories

Xbox players using certain third-party accessories have begun seeing Error 0x82d60002, which appears to stem from a new system update.

gizmodo.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Supposedly they’ve done this with Starfield and Forza as well, obnoxiously.

 

[Iceman]

Hmm, didn’t see that pop up for me for some reason. Would bother me if in the middle of a game, otherwise don’t care too much.

 

[Superhero 101]

New Blade Game Announced from Deathloop Developers | Game Awards 2023 - IGN

Arkane Lyon, the developer behind 2021's Deathloop, has announced its next project: a video game focused on the iconic vampire hunter Blade.

www.ign.com

This is going to be great!

 

[Iceman]

New Blade Game Announced from Deathloop Developers | Game Awards 2023 - IGN

Arkane Lyon, the developer behind 2021's Deathloop, has announced its next project: a video game focused on the iconic vampire hunter Blade.

www.ign.com

This is going to be great!

Really awesome surprise that one.

Good to get a Blade film, good to see Xbox up for licensed property and working with Disney past Indy, and great to see Arkane Lyon lining up a new project.

 

[Dave McFly]

as Xbox done this in the past?

 

[Iceman]

as Xbox done this in the past?

Haha, that’s really cool! Shame I wasn’t on Xbox to see it.

 

[Dave McFly]

I had my xbox x turned on from 10pm to after midnight and did not get that 'update' or achievement

 

[Iceman]

I had my xbox x turned on from 10pm to after midnight and did not get that 'update' or achievement

Oh that’s a shame if they didn’t do it for everyone. Was a great idea.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Rumors suggest Xbox is bringing more games to Nintendo Switch and PS5, but what's the truth?

Another year, another round of third-party rumors.

www.windowscentral.com

 

[Iceman]

Xbox Developer Direct coming this month, featuring Indiana Jones, Avowed and Hellblade 2

Microsoft will show off a first look at its Indiana Jones game during a new Xbox Developer Direct broadcast later this …

www.eurogamer.net

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Xbox's Auto-Upload feature may get your account banned - gHacks Tech News

The automatic video and screen capture upload feature of Xbox may get Xbox accounts banned. How? Read on to find out.

www.ghacks.net

Some Xbox users report now that Microsoft has banned their accounts. Their wrongdoing? They recorded Baldur's Gate 3 game scenes involving nudity. Unless disabled, Xbox uploads the game captures to Microsoft's cloud. There, the automatic nudity and sex detection system kicked in and got the account banned.

Microsoft's Xbox team notes that this is never automatic. A moderator reviews flagged clips and takes actions based on that review. In other words, Xbox moderators view the game scenes, determine that sex or nudity is shown, and ban the account based on the determination.

Banned Xbox users may appeal Microsoft's decision and this may get their account reinstated. Larian, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, says that it is in talks with Microsoft about these account bans.

 

[Sithborg]

Microsoft can't fool me. Ara is just Civ.

 

[Iceman]

I enjoyed that showcase a lot. I'm into all the games and also love seeing behind the scenes with the devs presenting it. I know some don't like that and just want the gameplay but I guess that's what the Developer Direct is for. I hope we get this every Jan going forward.

 

[Iceman]

Microsoft can't fool me. Ara is just Civ.

Ha, well that suits me. I thought this was a better showing for this game than we got at the showcase. Definitely going to be playing this and I'm glad to see more partnerships for pc-focused strategy games.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Microsoft Gaming lays off 1,900 staff as Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra and chief design officer Allen Adham depart

Microsoft has laid off 1,900 employees from its gaming division—mainly roles at Activision Blizzard King, but also some at Xbox and ZeniMax Media.

www.gematsu.com

Jason Schreier, Bloomberg News: "These Xbox layoffs are such a mess that staff across Activision Blizzard are texting *me* to try to find out if they might be impacted. Nearly 2,000 job cuts and people now just have to wait around to see if they're part of the bloodbath"

 

[Iceman]

Microsoft Gaming lays off 1,900 staff as Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra and chief design officer Allen Adham depart

Microsoft has laid off 1,900 employees from its gaming division—mainly roles at Activision Blizzard King, but also some at Xbox and ZeniMax Media.

www.gematsu.com

Jason Schreier, Bloomberg News: "These Xbox layoffs are such a mess that staff across Activision Blizzard are texting *me* to try to find out if they might be impacted. Nearly 2,000 job cuts and people now just have to wait around to see if they're part of the bloodbath"

Another huge round of layoffs. So many already and we’re only in Jan.

 

[GREEN =w= DAY]

Rumors going around that Microsoft will be going all digital with their games and will no longer be supporting physical media

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Not surprising, they wanted to do always-on-line over a decade ago and are pursuing Game Pass and game streaming and subscriptions as their ultimate destination.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Microsoft Gaming lays off 1,900 staff as Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra and chief design officer Allen Adham depart

Microsoft has laid off 1,900 employees from its gaming division—mainly roles at Activision Blizzard King, but also some at Xbox and ZeniMax Media.

www.gematsu.com

Jason Schreier, Bloomberg News: "These Xbox layoffs are such a mess that staff across Activision Blizzard are texting *me* to try to find out if they might be impacted. Nearly 2,000 job cuts and people now just have to wait around to see if they're part of the bloodbath"

I feel like this is thread worthy

 

[Teelie]

I know physical is slowly going away but I'll hang on to the last. Once everything is all digital you lose your rights to ownership and at the whims of the company when they decide to revoke them.

 

[Iceman]

I know physical is slowly going away but I'll hang on to the last. Once everything is all digital you lose your rights to ownership and at the whims of the company when they decide to revoke them.

Yeah, it’s a shame for older generations who have grown up with physical collections but still the writing is very much on the wall at this point. PC has been 100% digital for many years, and console game sales become more and more digital dominated every year.

There are games I want to play that have been delisted and it will happen more and more. Ownership can also disappear when devs shut down or lose licenses to music/brands etc (like cars). I will also miss getting collector’s editions of my favourite games.

 

[Silvermoth]

I haven’t bought a single game physical this generation so I understand why that’s dying it. It is what is is. You loose some things and gain some other things

 

[Gee]

Seems like Microsoft will go third-party. Starfield, among others, to be on the PS5 and the Switch.

EXCLUSIVE | Microsoft plans Starfield launch for PlayStation 5

For many weeks now, rumours have persisted regarding Microsoft’s intentions to release a number of 1st party games – namely Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves

xboxera.com

It Looks Like Hi-Fi Rush Is Coming To PS5 And Nintendo Switch - Insider Gaming

A year after it was shadow dropped on Xbox Series X|S and PC, Hi-Fi Rush appears to be set for a release on the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Nintendo Switch.

insider-gaming.com

Source: Xbox has considered bringing hit Sea of Thieves to PlayStation

Plus: An important new game industry layoff stat and an update on Netflix’s interactive shows

www.gamefile.news

Microsoft weighs launching Indiana Jones on the PS5

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle could be heading to PS5.

www.theverge.com

 

[Teelie]

So all that money buying Bethesda to make console exclusives goes to waste. Almost like maybe they should not have done it in the first place.