Finally finished 'Play Nice' by Jason Schreier and it was an enlightening read. Here are some of the Diablo snippets I found most interesting, and I highly recommend you watch the interview with Pure Diablo too which I'll thread below👇
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-Palworld: $29.99
-Helldivers 2: $39.99
-Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League: $69.99
-Skull & Bones: $69.99
You can buy two 2024 bangers for the price of one AAA title, the former two breaking records like we've never seen. Sobering stuff.
SO BASICALLY STARFIELD IS THE GAME OF THE GEN, IT’S BETHESDA’S FIRST NEW UNIVERSE IN OVER 25 YRS + IT TAKES PLACE WITHIN THE MILKY WAY GALAXY AND UR PART OF CONSTELLATION WHICH IS LIKE NASA MEETS INDIANA JONES U CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT LIKE EXPLORE 1000 DIFF PLANETS + BUILD A
Netflix price goes up: this sucks
PS Plus goes up: ugh, this sucks
Xbox Game Pass goes up: CURSE YOU MICROSOFT I HERBY VOW YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY YOUR FEAR MADE FLESH WITH A HAIL OF HARPOONS WITH EVERY LAST DROP OF MY BEING YOU SHALL HAUNT ME NO LONGER GRAAAAAAAAGH!
I wrote over 7000 words on Diablo's story, and only 3 people will ever read it – but if you want to be one of those 3 people I will love and appreciate you 😘
"Faced with weaker competition,
Microsoft would be able to: increase console and game prices for Xbox users." Erm, just like Sony has done? Are they on glue?!
The UK CMA has published the official Sony response about the ABK acquisition.
It's pretty much a comical read about all the industry practices Sony has been doing for 20+ years and why Xbox shouldn't be allowed to do the same.
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Honestly all this ABK deal nonsense has made me lose so much respect for Sony. They are just refusing to allow healthy competition in the gaming space and that outright stinks. The message they are conveying is competitive behaviour is only ok if THEY do it.
@PaulTassi
Hey Paul, yes to take part in the seasonal questline, mechanics, season journey and battle pass, you will need to create a new seasonal character. Playing campaign with seasonal character (if you so desire or need to finish) will also progress the season journey and battle pass.
Whichever side of the coin you fall with this exclusivity stuff, the damage that's being done to the community and how this has been allowed to spiral over the past few weeks is hugely irresponsible of the Xbox leadership. A fanbase has been purposely built – and it's crumbling.
If you're wondering why Nintendo are suing Pocketpair for "patent infringement" and not copyright, this is in interesting snippet from Bloomberg:
#Palworld
"The version that everybody saw today is actually the dialed back version" – Tiffany Wat
Petition for Vessel of Hatred trailer [Mephisto's Version] starts now 🔥
I can't accept there not being a Hi-Fi Rush 2. In fact part of my justification for why Xbox would put Hi-Fi Rush on other platforms was it would generate interest in a timed exclusive sequel and consequently Game Pass. Now I am genuinely thinking What The Fuck is going on?
@biggusbennus1
I refuse to believe this isn't satire, cuz this can't be an actual reaction to being asked your pronoun in a game, ya know, like every fucking RPG since the dawn of time.
This is the main character of the new Fable game from Microsoft. Continuing the trend of weirdly unattractive female main characters in video games, because beauty is objectifying. This is what happens when you consult with woke intersectional feminists.
If you buy your games, you're a gamer.
If you pay for Xbox Game Pass and play game solely on that? You're still a gamer. You're still valid.
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BREAKING: Phil, Sarah and Aaron are reportedly being held in an underground bunker in an undisclosed location. Phones have been confiscated by Satya Nadella who's gone to have a nice cold pint at The Winchester, and wait for this all to blow over.
This. Game Pass has always been heralded as a way for smaller creative titles to thrive, and I love that about Xbox but this is sending a message that if studios don't make bank like putting out a COD game they will be cut.
EXCLUSIVE: Xbox president Sarah Bond has set up a new team dedicated to game preservation and forwards compatibility, Diablo 4's biggest platform is now Xbox thanks to Game Pass, and more.
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Seen a few people sharing this with shitty motives that I won't be RTing. I for one care nothing for FF but to see someone THIS excited to get something on their platform really warms my heart and if you have any other reaction frankly you're a douchebag.
If you are 'concerned' about Xbox not getting a GOTY nomination and how that impacts the future of the platform your concern is misplaced. Xbox got plenty of nominations in other categories, and outside of our little bubble on social media the bulk of the audience that drive game
I was horrified to find that in B&M today the Xbox merch was taking up more room with their oversized lava lamps
@CMAgovUK
I hope you are looking into this seriously 🧐
A woman front and centre in the GTA VI trailer and the usual suspects are losing their minds. Exhausting. These people haven't touched a woman since they left their mothers womb.
Also can we collectively agree to ban the word 'woke' in 2024 – it's cringe af in all contexts.
The people moaning they are going to sell their Xbox over current events are the same people who leave the stadium when their team is down. Except we aren't talking about football teams, and you should just play on the system you enjoy not which team you deem to be 'winning'.
The Starfield leak now being accepted as false is actually pretty fascinating to watch. Now many of the people who were up in arms over Hi-Fi and SoT will be 'relieved' and accepting of the change. We have arrived at the same information we had at the start of all the drama.
Living my best life right now. Kiddo in bed & now I'm playing the best game ever. Yes there is a potty in the background, this is Gaming Parent reality. Sending love and solidarity to my fellow parents out there who have to 'adult' in the daylight hours. This drink is for you!
PSA: Don't go sending random Xbox employees hate on social media, I'm sure they feel just as shit about this as us and can't publically express it for obvious reasons. This sucks for everyone. You can be annoyed but don't be a dick.
My main takeaway from this week is that I'm actually so SO tired of all of the "I know something you don't know" clique and the "I know the cleaner at Xbox" type of reporting info. I'm sorry I know saying this will piss many of my mutuals off but I gotta speak my truth 😅
I just saw this comment on Reddit, within a conversation about how gamers in general seem to be so damn angry all the time, and I'm sharing it here so that you all can be as equally depressed as me by the accuracy of this.
If you know me IRL, or have been following me for any length of time and bore witness to my Diablo hysteria – you'll know how BIG of a deal this for me. Yep, I got to interview Mr. Diablo himself - Rod Fergusson. Here's Part 1 👀
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Baldur's Gate 3 developers found a 34% VRAM optimization while developing the Xbox Series S port.
This could directly benefit performance for the PC, Series X, and PS5 versions as well.
Twas the night before the CMA ruling, the Xbox Community were restless.
Would Activision Blizzard games, be coming soon to Game Pass?
Would Daddy Phil slide down the chimney, with Call of Duty for all.
Or would Sony spoil their fun, and make them pay for each install?
Imagine disliking a game, but then taking time out of your day to go and comment on everyone's posts who enjoy that game, to say it's bad. Couldn't be me 😊
We are pleased to announce that Microsoft and
@PlayStation
have signed a binding agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We look forward to a future where players globally have more choice to play their favorite games.
I don't care what the possible 'business reason' for this is, it's inexcusable and looks bad considering the Xbox Series S is marketed as the affordable entry point. Don't tell me Microsoft really 'need' to hike up the price.
(FYI) The California "gamers' lawsuit" against Microsoft Activision/Blizzard has been assigned to Judge Corley of the Northern District of California. The first hearing will be held on March 23rd at 1:30PM PT, hearings may be broadcast via YouTube
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This Redfall drama is getting out of hand now. Its Fallout 76 all over again, people jumping on the hate bandwagon. Does it have problems? Sure. Lowest rated of all time? Get a grip guys.
It’s hard to see this and not feel like Arkane Austin were thrown to the wolves with no regard given to the quality of their game or their development process. I REALLY hope they bounce back from this because I like a lot of things about
#Redfall
so far.