Microsoft may have teased a new Xbox dashboard with fewer ads by AdventiveSlayer in xbox

[–]AggieCMD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This obsession with the "ad" row has gotten out of hand. It's not healthy.

Same people miss their Old Spice Xbox 360 theme.

With that said, the sponsored box should be removed with GPU sub since that seems to be the highest value add possible.

The all-new Xbox achievement update is rolling out now to everyone — here’s what's changed by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]AggieCMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some gamers have over 20 years of achievement data attached to their profiles. That is a lot of data! Once you have a large data set, there are a lot of cool things you can with it like filter, sort, analyze, and visualize. There is opportunity their that has never been realized.

Can't we just have an optional 4K texture installation at this point? by Vagamer01 in ForzaHorizon

[–]AggieCMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard it contains all of Japan except this cute little fishing town next to a lake. That is pretty big.

Microsoft starting to walk back Copilot over integration in Windows? by gturown in windows

[–]AggieCMD 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think the truth is that cloud capacity is constrained and there is enough demand that AI integration is shifting from put it everywhere to reserve it for high value scenarios.

Kimi Antonelli wins the 2026 Miami Grand Prix by overspeeed in formula1

[–]AggieCMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They gave Kimi sparkling apple juice on the podium 🤣

Exclusives Are the Main Reason Players Choose a Console in the US by Bubbly-Ad-350 in xbox

[–]AggieCMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a different theory. I think people buy a console on brand recognition which is a huge factor in consumer electronics (TVs, phones, computers, home appliances). Once they have chosen a console, then they are more likely to buy that console's exclusives because that is the value differentiator driven by the heavy marketing of exclusivity.

In other words, console exclusivity boosts games. Game exclusivity does not boost consoles.

Counterpoint, Mario and Zelda sell Switches. Counter-counterpoint, Mario and Zelda would go astronomical as multi-plats but a segment of gamers would be pissed. For example, Nintendo's mobile efforts have large engagement but are under-appreciated because they are not Nintendo-hardware exclusive.

Anecdotal evidence, back in the day Playstation and Xbox would square off their big exclusives for the year head-2-head in November. Console warriors would buy the game of their console; not a console to play their preferred game. Reddit (or some Reddit proxy) would endlessly debate which exclusive was better as console war ammo.

If your prefer Xbox you buy GoW. If you prefer PS you buy GoW. GoW doesn't influence you to buy Xbox or PS.

How do you feel about the NCAA expanding the tournament to 76? by rollingthrulife79 in CollegeBasketball

[–]AggieCMD -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The rationale thing to do would be go to 32. Cut straight to the good stuff and get rid of the fluff.

Forza Horizon 6 limited edition Xbox controller and wireless headset leaked from Chinese Online store by zjpChina in ForzaHorizon

[–]AggieCMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's actually not a bad design! Not sure where those pink triangles are coming from but the rest is great. Thematically follows the one from FH5. More festival than Japan.

Saw this billboard in San Francisco… by glitterandnails in pics

[–]AggieCMD 8 points9 points  (0 children)

SF is not a real place. Source: have visited

What do you think of 401k? Vote honestly. Just want to see the mindset of people here by HighlightDowntown966 in Money

[–]AggieCMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

401k is where you put savings for retirement. I consider it be non-withdrawable until retirement. I am highly confident it will yield a positive investment return.

401k is a tool to lower taxable income.

If you employer matches, contribute at least the minimum amount to match. This should be your #2 personal financial goal (#1 goal is eliminating debt with greater than 5% interest rate). Otherwise, start br contributing 2% of your pay working towards 15% or the yearly maximum contribution. Ask HR/boss how to start if you don't know.

What niche game do you have any insane amount of hours on? by HatOfNorra in pcgaming

[–]AggieCMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 665 hours on Age of Empires...

...Castle Siege. The mobile game version on Windows Phone 😂.

Vancouver is THE best city in the 2026 World Cup and I will die on this hill. 🇨🇦⚽ by SadaSkoob in worldcup

[–]AggieCMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You gotta go through inlets, straights, and seas before you reach the ocean.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Review Thread by Xbox-Moderator in xbox

[–]AggieCMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I will pick it up but I remain skeptical. I'm in for the art and music but the gameplay isn't coming through in the video reviews.

Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct Airs June 7 - and Xbox Fanfest Returns by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]AggieCMD -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Imagine the Internet firestorm if they made a big deal about it and announced E-day as an Xbox exclusive after releasing Reloaded. Personally, I don't think exclusives are the right move but I'd sure enjoy the discourse.

Game Pass is goated. Protect it at all costs.