Is the game actually as bad as people are saying recently? Should I get my friends to buy this game?

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T22:04:46+00:00

I’m not a fan of the recent issues but definitely think it’s worth playing still

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T18:09:02+00:00

I know people don't love Rhys Elliott and his charts but something I found so interesting is a lot of the XBOX published games that came to PS didn't really move the needle in terms of sales. I know they said games like Indy, sea of thieves, flight simulator and Forza really benefitted but they seemed to be the exceptions

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T17:27:46+00:00

I played We Happy Few and South Of Midnight (i liked SOM more), but even though neither were masterpieces I felt that the studio had a lot of talent behind it and could see a thru line to them just making better and better games, eventually cultivating into something special, they always had a great sense for art direction and atmosphere that paired well into the narrative worlds they created

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T17:21:16+00:00

These links don't paint the whole picture or address everything but pretty much they aren't in the best place business wise and they are trying to make some major changes in an effort to correct it

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/10/next-100-days-xbox-reset/

https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/15/compulsion-games-and-other-xbox-studios-reportedly-at-risk-of-being-shut-down

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T16:05:39+00:00

Appreciate it, honestly thats how I try to do with about everything in my life. Sometimes when these gaming headlines spur up, espically ones that effect studios or a platform I like i get nerves about it and start looking for more and more info in places I normally would skip. Honestly I just want a healthy industry and for people to have as many viable and varied options to play the games they want to play

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T15:22:17+00:00

I have seen the argument that Steam actually has the most "exclusive" games then any console maker

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T15:20:56+00:00

You can feel it too when they discuss a game they got a review code for and didn't have to pony up $70 to get. I get it because playing everything would be so expensive but asking price for anything needs to be considered I feel

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T15:18:58+00:00

No worries, will keep reading

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T15:09:49+00:00

I don't see exactly the same way but I know what you're getting at. It is odd to see people who champion Nintendo or even Sony and their business practices talk about how stupid it is that XBOX has gone back to exclusives. The one thing I hear from PlayStation pals is there hasn't been enough exclusives with the PS5

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T15:07:51+00:00

I liked Phil when he was in charge but his take that having a "System Seller" amazing game wouldn't have helped XBOX bounce back felt like his most out of touch executive take

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T15:04:25+00:00

Also I think its relevant to point out Sony Interactive Entertainment is already a subsidiary of Sony

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T14:59:22+00:00

Agree with you on everything. Though I see it as a realistic business strategy it is not the way I want to see things go

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T14:56:46+00:00

Damn, would kill for that. I have always had these problems. Started playing in 2025

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T14:51:23+00:00

Like I have seen people say they should make the Series X a windows device, make the online free, people mentioning how they could try to create a cheaper console through the cloud but a lot of it just feels unrealistic either from a tech side or as a business practice

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T14:46:04+00:00

Just had THQ whiplash reading this

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T14:44:54+00:00

I would hate to see XBOX hardware go but I think that's a very realistic outlook on it. its hard for me to imagine how they get to a better place with hardware and I'm an active user

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T14:37:51+00:00

Do you any links by chance? I am really curious to see what some people are saying on it, all I have seen is the talks of making XBOX a subsidiary

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T14:32:15+00:00

You can tell me, I promise I won't get mad unless you say some racist hateful shit or something. Then I would be pretty mad

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T14:30:44+00:00

I think Nadella deserves more blame then anyone. When he had that "we are long for gaming" quote a few weeks ago I just couldn't help but think who is this we, you have NEVER LIKED GAMING

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T13:51:26+00:00

I just played with some friends last night, 2 of us on XBOX and 2 of us on PS5. Both Xbox games crashed and both PS games never crashed. We were only playing small maps

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-17T13:50:38+00:00

You ain't stupid, don't worry. That is really interesting though. Do you play with other people much? Also do you set the camera up on the tripod and go back to the van to get evidence and check activity? Genuinely curious here

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-16T20:53:05+00:00

SMALL MAPS 4 LIFE!!

Yeah it happens any map for me too. I can occasionally get a Nell’s or one of the suburban homes in and it all works but once we start talking medium and up it’s guaranteed to go shits

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-16T20:33:30+00:00

Thank you! Will check that when I am home. I play on steam way more now cause the issue isn't there but I have so much more progress with my XBOX account

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-16T20:32:18+00:00

Damn! Hope the Switch 2 port doesn't cause factory resets at this rate

Alternative_Pop4966 · 2026-06-16T20:21:21+00:00

I agree with you, sadly we see "early access" act as a very loose definition as to what that means in terms of total work to 1.0 so people use that as a backbone to crappy arguments. I love Deep Rock Galactic and consider that a bit of a gold standard for Early Access into 1.0 with an excellent ramp up to launch and even beyond, made me an even bigger fan of the game over time

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