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Things Microsoft Should Do Different From Sony

Gamemunition writes: Microsoft needs to do something that Sony failed to do in their event, that is bring more clarity to the event, comprising of objective based presentations.

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MultiConsoleGamer4077d ago

Microsoft isn't concerned with Sony.

And this is more than a two man race.

Gazondaily4077d ago

I'm sure Microsoft is concerned with Sony, with them being their main competitor after all.

I don't know Microsoft should do differently to Sony; Sony are focusing on the right things and that's what MS need to do, bring the fight to Sony in the areas that matter such as games and features that complement core gaming experiences.

I'm not writing MS off just yet (like many on here are doing) because there is still a lot of potential for the Xbox 720.

nukeitall4077d ago (Edited 4077d ago )

It would be stupid of MS not to consider them a competitor. MS might have gained a lot of ground this generation, but they aren't at the top and even if they are, both Nintendo and Sony is prime example of how quick things can change around.

Let's just patiently wait and see what MS has to offer and as always it is about execution, more than "claiming".

sonic9894077d ago (Edited 4077d ago )

microsoft needs to kill bill gates before he kills more innocent people then i may respect them again and consider getting one of their products again because leaving a wild greedy animal like bill gates who wants a billion dead is a BIG PROBLEM .
EDIT : why not search bill gates agenda 21 on youtube
i know this is a gaming website and all but the kind of damage to know that one of my very bery big idols is a moron is unimaginable

RuleofOne343 4077d ago

He may sounded a bit rough , but depopulation concept do occur already , Wars are a form , Lack of true Cures for illness, poverty. those are all forms for depopulation just no one admits it.

A2X_4077d ago (Edited 4077d ago )

Didn't mean to post anything. Ignore this post.

Loki864077d ago (Edited 4077d ago )

Bill Gates has donated and funded more charitable organizations than anyone in modern popculture. I bet you believe every conspiracy theory you hear. Just because he controls one of the strongest companies in the world, does not make him a greedy murdering psychopath, idiot.

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WarThunder4077d ago

All i see these days is so called "gaming" websites praising, caring about what MS should do. And bashing Sony for not showing the box.....

Fanboy xgaming websites.

MikeMyers4077d ago

Can you quote the article where they are praising Microsoft because I can't see it, thanks.

Anyways Microsoft needs a strong showing and is monitoring the reaction of the PS4 event.

MikeMyers4077d ago

So no quote from the article, thought so. Also why wouldn't they care what Microsoft is doing? If you don't then maybe you shouldn't be here.

alousow4077d ago

@MultiMultiConsoleGamer "And this is more than a two man race. " R u kiddin me. Sony has the best exclusives. All M.S have is that kinect B.S

Gazondaily4077d ago

Can you stop with your constant trolling? Reporting you for spam because you've just used that one bubble to keep spouting the same old nonsense.

aviator1894077d ago

it's so tiring to read through so many comments that keep rehashing the "ms has only kinect" argument as an excuse to dismiss the next xbox before it's even showed off.

DigitalSmoke4077d ago

Its all they did for their comunity in the last 3 years though.
I know i would be pissed.

Thatguy-3104077d ago

Can you blame them though? I mean yea it's not all about exclusives when you have strong third party support. But you'll be lying to yourself if you don't agree that Microsoft has just been focusing on kinect games and integration with apps. It's not fanboyism when stating the truth. Microsoft has good studio's that should be shelling out a lot more games with potential.

dcbronco4077d ago

Sony poured millions into exclusives on a generation that was already over. I'm not sure where the logic is in that. It may ultimately benefit them in making so many loyal to them through the misconception that only Sony cares about the hardcore. But from a business standpoint, it wasn't that smart for a struggling company. Sony still had their name and only needed to ride out the remained of the PS3 generation. The 100's of millions used on exclusives that didn't sell got them nothing that press conference what the PS4 wouldn't have. Microsoft was smart to ride the 360 until they could make corrections with the 720.

DarkZane4077d ago (Edited 4077d ago )

I don't like the way he said it, but even though MS doesn't only have Kinect, they have been focusing on it primarily, abandoning the core gamers that made the 360 a success in the process.

If they slow down on Kinect stuff and focus on core gamers, they should be fine.

However, they're likely not gonna do that and that's why a lot of people are switching to Sony.

Going around forums, I see lots of people who were 360 fanboys who suddenly decided to change side and go Sony.

Sony learned their mistakes and the price of the PS4 is definitely not gonna be an issue like the PS3 and will launch earlier or at the same time as the new xbox. With this, Sony will take back a lot of market Microsoft took with the 360 and should assure their dominance over MS for next-gen.

Moonman4077d ago

Pack up and leave? Sony was here before MS and will be around after they pack up and leave.

Jreca4077d ago

"People were furious because they thought they were going to see the next generation console box and all they got was the controller and the games that the next console from Sony would be able to play."
Seriously?? People were furious that they did see games and controller instead of the actual box???

OC_MurphysLaw4077d ago

I only know one item that we know for sure MS will do that Sony didn't do...and that is actually show a box. Enough blow back from industry people has happened that it would be insanely stupid of them not to.

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Sony Patents To Prevent You From In-Game Harassment By Reading Your Emotions

A new patent recently published by Sony wants to gather biometric data of gamers to track whether one is being harassed using AI tools.

Profchaos9h ago(Edited 9h ago)

I hope this is one of those patents that never comes to fruition.

I already dislike the fact you can pay a significant amount for a online service buy associated games and content on said service and get banned from that service over potentially a misunderstanding the bans are already handed out for flimsy reasons

I'd rather see money invested in a ban that simply removes the offensive players ability to communicate with unknown players allow them to continue party chats with friends but not with Joe blow on cod.

exputers5h ago

Agreed. Blizzard recently banned a college Overwatch 2 player who's dependent for saying "shit." Pretty harsh.

z2g1h ago

Take my social security and bank account numbers too! Here’s a picture of my wife and our address.

phoenixwing1h ago

Cmon where's the pictures of your children. Don't hold out on them.

H91h ago

At this rate I feel Sony will eventually sell a room to play games in it where they can monitor your every breath

SegaSaturn66925m ago

I want them to censor erotic content by measuring my groin temperature so i dont get too distracted while playing black ops 2.

Popsicle9m ago

Terrible idea. Not only do I not consent to providing my biometric data, the potential for mishandling biometric data is almost a certainty. Positive stress and negative stress can produce similar changes in biometrics. Interpreting the precise emotion a person is feeling is not only invasive but could be easily misconstrued. I hope this never comes to fruition.

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Microsoft Seemingly Closes Bethesda France

As part of its plans to cut 1,900 jobs, Microsoft has reportedly shut down operations at Bethesda France, letting go roughly 15 people

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Hereandthere16h ago

Microsoft should have left them stay 3rd party

GamerRN14h ago

If they are let go, they can be whatever they want. They ARE 3rd party now... 🤦

Barlos11h ago

Yeah, they're also jobless.

GamerRN4h ago

They can form a company if they want, they are just as jobless as if "Microsoft had left them as 3rd party".

peppeaccardo6h ago

"MIcrosoft leaves Bethesda do what they know how to do best" ... close! Oh the irony ....
(Citation from a week old article)

ChasterMies2h ago

I think Microsoft and other game publishers are letting people go because they think ai will replace them. Doesn’t matter how much profit they make. They were always going to be let go.

PassNextquestion16h ago(Edited 16h ago)

Bethesda France was made up of roughly 15 people... they couldn't of being doing much

Bethesda France mainly did publishing and marketing within the region

blacktiger14h ago

that's a shame for you to say that, i'm sure Elite loves hearing what you just said.

Mr Logic11m ago

What a stupid thing to say. The elites give 0 fucks what we say on an obscure website in the comments section.

Profchaos16h ago(Edited 16h ago)

Bethesda France focused on publishing and marketing in the region. And 15 people lost their jobs as part of the closure.

I wonder if this is part of Microsoft's strategy to abandoned physical media or possibly gamepass advertising makes their roles redundant you don't need to market a game as hard when the majority of players get the game as part of a sub which already promoted upcoming games

Tacoboto15h ago

It's France too, there's a high likelihood only 1-2 people on the team even had an Xbox.

Profchaos15h ago

Possibly guven all the leaks we know the Xbox brand is really struggling in the region.

Yi-Long12h ago

Well, if your consoles and games are barely found in any stores any more, of course you're gonna struggle finding consumers ...

XiNatsuDragnel14h ago

Tbh Microsoft I think Bethesda being 3rd party same with Activision would probably more competitive than thus scenario imo

Profchaos13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

I think it would have been better for all parties really especially gamers

TheColbertinator14h ago

The recently purchased Activision French offices might take over all the licensing and marketing for Microsoft in France from now on.

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Sony Could Increase Your Game's Difficulty If It Sees You Complain About It

Sony has recently published a new patent that wants to dynamically handle the games' difficulty and gameplay based on the player's emotions.

jznrpg17h ago

This is something I might use. Sometimes I play some good games but they don’t have difficulty option and are a little too easy.

Profchaos17h ago

Souls games will be like that players struggling make it harder

PassNextquestion16h ago(Edited 16h ago)

I think if used correctly it could work well

jambola12h ago

cool idea
cool idea for horror games especially
the way it's explained here sounds like it could never be forced hopefully, so that's ok with me

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