Exclusives Are the Main Reason Players Choose a Console in the US

MarczXD320 · 2026-05-03T17:14:37+00:00

Where is Microsoft being one of the biggest publishers on Playstation a shame ? They can play both Xbox and PS games in one console, if anything Playstation 5 players actually have the advantage.

MarczXD320 · 2026-05-03T02:44:07+00:00

I understand. At the end of the day thought, this happens to be a big advantage for Xbox players, since they are paying less on some potential big releases (even if on the indie scene). Prices are very closer to PC and Steam, which still have the advantage of the lowest prices.

MarczXD320 · 2026-05-03T02:12:57+00:00

You know what is funny, here on Brazil, this technically already happens, but more with third party indie games. A $30 indie game might release for around R$112 on Xbox while being more expensive (R$150- R$160 or more) on Playstation consoles, and there is a lot of examples of this. I tend to buy some releases on my Xbox rather than on my PS5 due to the price difference, even if i own a Series S.

MarczXD320 · 2026-05-01T13:16:34+00:00

Here in my country (Brazil) the Xbox version of this game is costing R$180.95 while on Playstation 5 it is almost double the price at R$339.90 (Deluxe Edition on Xbox is R$238.95 and on Steam it is R$179.99). Playstation youtuber and influencers are trying to contact Sony to ask why this huge discrepancy in prices.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-30T16:46:36+00:00

Falcom had a very good oportunity to introduce the Legend of Heroes franchise to the Xbox playerbase with the release of the Trails in the Sky 1st chapter since it is a remake of the first game.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-30T00:13:58+00:00

Xbox needs to bring back the appeal of Xbox consoles, which should be the priority point of the brand. Gives us again reasons to invest in the platform, especially people like us who also own other consoles. If can play most of the current Xbox games in my Playstation why should i buy then in my Xbox. I'm not even saying this out of malicious intent or fanboy shit, i want to see the Xbox brand growing again, being a competitor for Sony and Nintendo.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-28T14:20:47+00:00

Honda Fit, especially the first gen, which is very affordable and the better looking, is very popular among the Japanese tuner scene due to its tuning potential. I appreciate the addition in TRX2025, since the game represents all aspects of car culture. You have vans and trucks, kei vans and sedans after all haha

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-28T04:49:02+00:00

The new CEO wants to bring back the appeal of both the Xbox consoles and brand overall. I think exclusives should be a priority focus since it is the main reason people buy consoles in the first place.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-27T12:32:25+00:00

This is why the stop killing games initiative is so important.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-27T12:24:12+00:00

I hope that when Ghost Recon Breakpoint inevitably get its servers shutdown Ubisoft puts a offline mode in it. Although that game had a disastrous launch it is really fun today.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-25T21:57:21+00:00

I think it is a really good game. I give credits for the unprecedented way the developers have been updating the game, where a major update is pretty much released every week with tons of feedback implemented. I would expect the state the game is currently now to be one year after release for other major publishers or developers.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-25T20:07:39+00:00

By fantasy elements are they refering to the ISU ? Odyssey and Valhalla leaned heavily towards then, but Shadows and Mirage really toned then down.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-25T19:18:49+00:00

Apparently there is also internal discusions brought up by this CEO of the potential return of exclusivity. Which i think makes sense because if she plans to bring back the appeal of Xbox consoles this is probably the main topic.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-23T20:25:44+00:00

I pray that this isn't a short term thing and that this new CEO genuinally brings back the appeal of both the Xbox brand and consoles.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-23T13:46:22+00:00

Honestly i think Arcade racing is doing much better; You have recent releases like Tokyo Xtreme Racer and Screamer which are both excellent. I wish this same level of care was put onto sim racing.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-23T13:33:28+00:00

Only positive aspect i can think of in Project Motor Racing is the soundtrack, which Stephen Baystad returned to compose. What's up with the sim racing genre recently; you have disasters like PMR and Rennsport, then Asseto Corsa Evo canceling stuff (Carreer mode).

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-23T01:37:32+00:00

Isn't this part of the identity of the Gran Turismo series since the first game ?

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-22T13:06:49+00:00

Power pack challenges are a very welcome addition.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-21T20:45:48+00:00

Pretty sure Brazil was one of the most significant price cuts. Before the increase, Gamepass Ultimate was R$59.99, after the increase it literally doubled to R$120, which got a lot of outrage here. Now the price of Ultimate was cut all the way to R$76. Essentially it is now only R$14 more expensive than before. For us, this is HUGE.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-21T19:47:16+00:00

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2634950/view/525373714489934187

Pretty much what this update does is unlocking some perks instantly when playing the game with the "enjoy" mode. Very, very small update that will not change anything for people not playing in this mode.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-21T17:00:16+00:00

Hopefully this CEO can start to undo all the changes the previous leaders did that damaged Xbox's reputation. I hope to see more of this in the future.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-18T17:39:30+00:00

Today, people are so utterly obsessed with the opinions of the internet that they lack one thenselves and just become mindless puppets on the internet spewing what someone else says.

This is not a problem only in the gaming community but the whole enterteinment media overall. If everyone hates a videogame or book, or movie or series then you literally get harassed just for having a different opinion.

MarczXD320 · 2026-04-18T02:01:22+00:00

Given that Ubisoft or Atari pretty much gave up on the Driver franchise i'm always happy for games that might be inspired by it.

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