PhantomFox:
…and you were right, actually. Word of the Initiative’s game possibly being episodic just got onto sites like Twitter, Reddit, etc. and I already see so many people saying “well there goes my hype for the game” or “damn Xbox killing expectations again” or “what a joke, another telltale game, massive L”. I ain’t making those words up sadly. If only they could give it a chance…
This is what I was referring to.
If what we’ve heard about the game is true (I stated we don’t even know, it’s just some stuff we’ve heard), I expect the internet reactions to be bad.
Because people had an idea in their own head about what they were expecting out of the Initiative. Microsoft never stated Initiative was their “single player Sony game studio”. That’s just what people seemed to expect.
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It’s why it’s better to let the studios reveal their games on their own terms…
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Internet algorithms feeds on negativity and which is also promoted and hence we are fed such constant negative hot takes.
And this why when in information you need to be very precise and careful about you present it.
There’s a difference between episodic games.
Hitman is an episodic game.
So is tell me why.
But so is Final Fantasy VII Remake.
If we had more insight into the style of episodic game, it would cool our hot hearts with a fresh island breeze.
Or is thaw our frozen hearts with a warm island breeze?
PhantomFox:
…and you were right, actually. Word of the Initiative’s game possibly being episodic just got onto sites like Twitter, Reddit, etc. and I already see so many people saying “well there goes my hype for the game” or “damn Xbox killing expectations again” or “what a joke, another telltale game, massive L”. I ain’t making those words up sadly. If only they could give it a chance…
I hope it’s episodic, multiplayer, f2p, and lootboxed out the ass. I wanna see these whiny babies’ heads explode.
Shpeshal_Nick:
This is what I was referring to.
If what we’ve heard about the game is true (I stated we don’t even know, it’s just some stuff we’ve heard), I expect the internet reactions to be bad.
Because people had an idea in their own head about what they were expecting out of the Initiative. Microsoft never stated Initiative was their “single player Sony game studio”. That’s just what people seemed to expect.
Well imo “episodic” screams single player. What else could it be?
Well there goes Bioware and one of my favourite franchise, if this is true.
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I mean, Casey posted the letter himself, so I think it’s safe to say it’s true.
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Munki
December 3, 2020, 9:38pm
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Let’s do it, bro! I played my first game in 26 years (won 5-3 vs the Yotes)… I’m pretty shit now too, so it’s a wash.
Shpeshal_Nick:
I mean, I thought it was clear I was referring to fanboy/internet reactions to it. Not my own. It also wasn’t an opinion on the quality of the game either.
It was purely about what I thought the reactions would be to it (even assuming what we’ve heard is true).
Obviously it wasn’t obvious enough.
Honestly, I’m all for The Initiative doing the games they want and offering the experience they want. Their name says it all, they want to take initiatives, and you can’t do that by just doing more of the same thing. Maybe, it won’t please everybody, but with Game Pass, they don’t need to do that anymore.
SuikerBrood
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December 3, 2020, 9:45pm
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Guys, the departure of a EA studio head has no connection to XGS (besides that he worked at Xbox for a short period of time.)
Please use this thread:
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Probably a good sign, right?
I’m incredibly fortunate to have had a career where I’ve been able to work with brilliantly talented people, create entire worlds from our imaginations, and see them being enjoyed by millions of people around the world. And now, after nearly 20 years of work at BioWare, I’ve made the decision to retire from the studio and make way for the next generation of studio leaders.
It’s not an easy decision to make, and big changes like this always come with a c…
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PsyDec
December 3, 2020, 9:47pm
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God this is so fucking stupid. Honestly making me not want to play it, and I’ve been waiting to play control for ages.
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I hope if TI game is episodic the episodes are 11-15 hours long not 5-6 that said I do hope it the rumor about it being a stealth game is true
I hate stealth
But many will be happy for something new in the genre Iam much more excited for Everwild for instance. I do love the clear diversity in xbox lineup
This is the thing, there’s a LOT of rumours out there about what it is.
I personally don’t care what kind of games the Xbox Studios make, as long as they’re genuinely good, the format/genre/universe whatever doesn’t particularly bother me.
Just make it the best version of what it is that it can be.
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Shpeshal_Nick:
This is the thing, there’s a LOT of rumours out there about what it is.
I personally don’t care what kind of games the Xbox Studios make, as long as they’re genuinely good, the format/genre/universe whatever doesn’t particularly bother me.
Just make it the best version of what it is that it can be.
I only want a stealth game cause MS dont have one in the lineup but I agree make the best game they can