With all the IP's and franchises Microsoft owns I hope they NEVER do any licensed deals

[javycane (Javier Ruiz)]

@Proven

I wonder if Machine Games will make Indiana Jones into a series and will have exclusive rights to make the games

Gotta see how the game ends up.

[Hue]

@Helios1

…d to do, the Pirates of the Carribean SOT crossover was tolerable and I honestly wouldn’t object to High Moon making another Cybertron game but that’s where I would draw the line Between some nonsense of The Coalition doing a Mandalorian game…and reading some of the mind boggling bad ideas in the chat during Xbox Two podcast over the last 2 weeks. Some suggesting that The Coalition to a Punisher game…that would be absolutely horrifying Why do a Star Wars licensed game when Xbox has 2 major sci fi IP’s now with Halo and Starcraft? Why do a Marvel game when the Overwatch IP is ripe for new games? With everyone else dipping in and drinking the Marvel/DC/Star Wars Koolaid I am hoping that Xbox invest heavily in their own IP’s rather than take a short term gain approach with more licensed crap.

I personally think it would be naive to ignore licensed IP, you have to remember they are trying to appeal to everyone globally.

Although the forum members here will know about games like Redfall or Starfield etc your average Joe will not. ‘Joe’ will go buy a game which appeals to him and it’s likely to be something that’s pre-established like Star Wars, Batman or Spider-Man etc.

Regardless if you go the UK, USA, Australia, Japan etc those licensed IP are well known and loved and will naturally attract sales.

[Hindle]

@Butters

Do some people really not see the benefits?

It lures people in, outside your reach.

The established fans of the IP’s that already like the movies, shows or comics, might not ever think about joining the Xbox ecosystem. But if a quality game of the beloved IP launches, a lot of people are going to change their mind. It’s basically a Trojan horse.

Yes, Microsoft has soon a massive IP pool, but it’s important to state that this IP is almost only known in the gaming space.

They only care about the gaming space though. Theyd rather find the next Fortnight then fund a Batman game

[Butters (Sven)]

@Hindle

They only care about the gaming space though.

It strengthens the gaming ambitions of Microsoft. I didn’t imply that they should or want to enter other media in a big way.

@Hindle

Theyd rather find the next Fortnight then fund a Batman game

It’s hilarious that you took the game with the most uses of foreign licences in existence. It seems like licensing things out, does indeed make sense.

[javycane (Javier Ruiz)]

@Butters

It’s hilarious that you took the game with the most uses of foreign licences in existence. It seems like licensing things out, does indeed make sense.

[Hindle]

@Butters

It’s hilarious that you took the game with the most uses of foreign licences in existence. It seems like licensing things out, does indeed make sense.

And the game is fully funded by Epic, originally created by them. They dont spend millions on creating Batman games now do they?

What MS did with SOT and Pirates is the way forward. Its like you constantly miss the point of what i say.

[Butters (Sven)]

@Hindle

Its like you constantly miss the point of what i say.

I honestly do have the same feeling.

@Hindle

And the game is fully funded by Epic, originally created by them. They dont spend millions on creating Batman games now do they?

They don’t, but Sony did with Spiderman. The most sold game on the PS4 outselling COD, FIFA and GTA. Without a doubt a huge system seller and not comparable to the numbers insomniac games sold before Spiderman.

[Hindle]

When it comes down to it, MS want the next COD, or Halo, or literally anything else then a license they will never own, and I see why. Cause you cant rely on another mans property to make you money.

[ThePastyBandit (Dean)]

@Hindle

When it comes down to it, MS want the next COD, or Halo, or literally anything else then a license they will never own, and I see why. Cause you cant rely on another mans property to make you money.

The simple answer is they should have both. While COD is the biggest seller, plenty of casuals don’t play COD or fortnight. I know plenty of casuals play that hate COD but loved Spiderman so you need things like Batman and spider man to appeal those to sell your console or services

[ProgStopper]

AHEM

Oh look at that… Transformers ABOVE Spider-Man.

[DARK-PARADISE]

@ProgStopper

AHEM

Oh look at that… Transformers ABOVE Spider-Man.

Only because Transformers has superior toys and merch tbh

[ProgStopper]

@DARK-PARADISE

Only because Transformers has superior toys and merch tbh

WHICH WOULD GO GREAT.

New Toyline based on XGS Game = Mo Money for Everyone.

Shirts! Hats! Pogs! Glassware! All this can be yours on Hasbro Pulse and the Xbox Gear Shop.

[NierlyCrazy]

@DARK-PARADISE

Only because Transformers has superior toys and merch tbh

Plus those 6 movies made insane money.

[DARK-PARADISE]

@ProgStopper

WHICH WOULD GO GREAT.

New Toyline based on XGS Game = Mo Money for Everyone.

Shirts! Hats! Pogs! Glassware! All this can be yours on Hasbro Pulse and the Xbox Gear Shop.

Transformers FoC has one of my favorite game trailers

VGA Cinematic Trailer - Official Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Cinematic Video

I hope your wishes are granted, those games were quite good too

[andrew_schmidt (HaloGaming08)]

@DARK-PARADISE

Transformers FoC has one of my favorite game trailers

I hope your wishes are granted, those games were quite good too

Ikr those were god tier

[BlessedbyHorus]

I agree 100% with OP. It just seems to be kneejerk reaction to Sony/PS having Spiderman/Wolverine exclusive. Screw that I want ORIGINAL IPs… To me licensed deals come off gimmicky.

[Visceron]

A new Banjo in 2022 vs a licensed IP that everyone knows about and will do numbers for GP subs.

Sounds like an easy choice.

I personally think a good mix is necessary(original IP/remakes/licensed IP). I also think, as gamers, nostalgia tends to cloud our judgement lol. Have to think outside of the microcosm of gamers who post on msg boards/Reddit/etc. What might appeal to us may be lost upon the masses.

[javycane (Javier Ruiz)]

@Visceron

I also think, as gamers, nostalgia tends to cloud our judgement lol.

This is absolutely a thing when discussing these topics. Like a Star Craft 3rd person shooter vs Star Wars shouldnt be a hard choice.

[Ruthwik_Rao]

Here to scare some mfs again by repeating “MS can and should try to do both”.

[Friday]

@Ruthwik_Rao

Here to scare some mfs again by repeating “MS can and should try to do both”.

I just dont understand why people here think its either one thing or another. Why cant MS do both ? People here want MS to invest into Japanese games because there is an audience for that. Well what about the audience that wants Superhero games . Should they fuck off ?