On LinkedIn, a Microsoft engineer says that he is working as part of the Video Cognition team "on cool new features for the next Xbox" under NDA [non-disclosure agreement]—something that could be more revealing than it appears to be. (He also contributed to video processing efforts for video content with containing DRM, providing an information stream for SmartGlass content.)
With Arkane Austin no more and Lyon living for who knows how long, the superb Dishonored is in serious danger; Microsoft cannot be trusted.
I love the Dishonored series so much and really want Dishonored 3. Microsoft better not screw this up.
I mean, I think the fans will probably kill Arkane Lyon by cooking up reasons to hate whatever they do next without playing it. I've never seen a game so artificially disliked as Deathloop.
Lol, why don't we just say, we are worried about all studios owned by MS now. They will keep closing studios until they have none left ...🙄
I think it's becoming clear based on matt bootys comments there's no future for any IP that can't sell above 10 million within the launch window. But is also a small game that gives them prestige
/S it's beyond a joke right now
Paul Thurrott in a recent episode commented on the on-going Microsoft fiasco hinting at more job losses and that "there's more to come".
There won't be no more acquiring game publishers from Microsoft in the future . Xbox has to pay Microsoft back. It might take two decades to do that.
There really needs to be a class action lawsuit here. You buy these companies just to put people out of jobs. And it’s not like something happened to derail their plans this WAS the plan. Microsoft has no business in this space at all.
Ninja Theory, Perfect Dark, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Wolfenstein 3, Dishonored, Prey, Doom, Quake... something tells me that bad things are going to happen to these entities under Microsoft.
The Xbox brand is expanding, as an Xbox mobile game store is opening this coming July where Microsoft will brings its "first-party portfolio."
“Bond adds that they will start on the web”
This will go nowhere.
Nice knowing you Xbox. This is what happens when the house never gets cleaned.
The only this MS is expanding is the amount of feculence it sprays on everyone who just want to enjoy gaming and make games.
The best thing MS can do for the gaming industry is leave and never return.
If MS wants to compete with my cable provider they are going to have to offer me as many channels and services that they already offer me plus a built in DVR to record tv/movies etc. All this plus a game console near or on par with PS4 would be either VERY expensive or part of a heavily restricting subcription program designed to trap people in long-term contracts.
It seems microsoft wants to compete and get a hold of all "Entertainment" Media. They started off with OS for computers, then Gaming consoles and now T.V. cable channels/movies/music. Whats next Books? Art? Sports? Cars?. In my opinion I think its really a good idea to control the living room entertainment since almost everyone with a home has T.V. and other entertainment stuff. They want it to be centralized in one device, Their Device which if you want to surf channels you can, Watch movies? you can. Listen to music? you can. Play a game? you can. Exercise? you can(Kinect). But they don't need other business opportunities. Even if they only have Windows they are still one of the richest company. But there is no wrong in trying to do other business types. But to me they are just being "Greedy". What can you expect microsoft has one of the largest Investors and stockholders. Well see how long their greediness will get them to.
I think this has been part of MS's direction for a long time. They want to make a box that will actually take the place of two boxes in your living room... your DVR and your Game console. I think this is 100# where all the rumors of always connected are coming from also. It's the DVR functionality that would require always on...not the game functionality.
And this also could be why MS isn't worried about responding right now. They know when they announce they will put to rest all the fears around "gaming". Everyone will be able to exhale and then look at MS's box and offering in a totally different light.
Lovely jubly
I've been watching TV on my PS3 for 5 years now with its built in DVR feature.
I bet MS will come out saying its brand new but the reality is they're playing catch up once again....