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Geoff Keighley hints that we have not yet seen what next-gen games will look like

Geoff Keighley is dropping hints on Twitter.

Nyxus1861d ago

It's obvious these games aren't really representative of what next gen is capable of. Some of them were current gen games.

_SilverHawk_1861d ago

I know. Next gen starts when playstation says so. We'll see next generation games when Sony shows them on a playstation

purple1011861d ago

Next gen starts when naughty dog says so.

Though prehaps now, Gurilla games also has a shout

ColdSin1861d ago (Edited 1861d ago )

Put your bias aside. May 12th will be the first actual look on what is considered a next gen title (I'm not claiming that I actually know, but I have this gut feeling). It is one game having a dedicated live stream. I hope it is Mafia 4 and Mafia 2 Definitive Edition.

Tech51861d ago (Edited 1861d ago )

gamers - "Next gen starts when playstation says so. "
also gamers - "we finally get to play some ray-tracing that's from 3 years ago."

Looper1861d ago

Lol next gen starts when the weaker console says so. Yeah okay pal.

neutralgamer19921861d ago

Looper

That stronger console won't have any exclusives for 2 years so yes Sony coming in with ps5 only titles does mean that's when next gen starts

You can tell me a game that is suppose to run on 12TF with SSD is also suppose to run on a 1TF console without SSD and that 1TF console won't hold back the game

And you keep enjoying the power argument if what cerny said is true and we have no reason not to trust him than ps5 will do just fine

But I guess we can believe Phil and not cerny

--Onilink--1861d ago (Edited 1861d ago )

So this gen starred with Knack?

You are seriously naive if you think you will see the same level of graphical quality on launch titles, regardless of console.

Most launch window titles are either cross gen or usually have cutbacks in regards to content or gameplay because they need to meet the deadline

umair_s511861d ago

Apart from ACV we didn't see AAA games. Heck some were even indie.

GTgamer1861d ago

@--Onilink--

So you bring up knack and ignore killzone shadowfall which to this days looks better than allot fps released today buttttt I digress but of course sony was smart enough to make sure that was the first next gen gameplay we saw when they revealed the PS4.

Sitdown1861d ago

Next generation starts when I have a next generation console in my house regardless of the company.

Donnie811861d ago

I thought next gen started a few years back with the launch of the switch

--Onilink--1861d ago

@GTgamer

Yeah, killzone still looks great, but overall it was just decent, nowhere near any of the recent exclusives. If anything, Infamous was the better of the launch window games and even that one was also really filled with repetitive missions, specially compared with the previous 2.

Same thing with Ryse on Xbox, looked great but was meh overall.

Launch exclusive games have less development time and have a deadline that cannot be pushed back, so of course they can usually be lacking in some places. Or they are cross gen games with plenty of content but obviously wont change that much graphically.

If you ask me, it wasnt until Ratchet and Bloodborne that Sony started with their streak of great exclusives, which makes sense, it takes time to make high quality games

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Michiel19891860d ago

next gen allready started on pc ages ago ;)

starchild1860d ago

Uh...PC has always been ahead of any console. The closest the consoles will ever be to PC is right at launch. But even then they are somewhat behind.

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Jin_Sakai1861d ago

Sony’s 1st party studios will give us a real taste of next gen. Bluepoint Games and Guerrilla Games both claim they will set the bar for next gen visuals. Can’t wait!

neutralgamer19921861d ago

Born will have games day one on ps5 from the looks of it and it's amazing anyone who says something good about ps5 the disagrees fly in yet every day we are told this site is run by PlayStation biased gamers

RpgSama1861d ago (Edited 1861d ago )

Facts! There's nothing that looks like God of War, Horizon, TLOU2 or Ghost of Tsushima on the One X a console that is on paper close to 50% more powerful than the Ps4 Pro, imagine what the same developers will do for the Ps5 with a difference of only around 18%

jairusmonillas1861d ago (Edited 1861d ago )

@RpgSama
You are wrong, PS5 is superior with it's twice faster SSD. 18% TF difference is irrelevant compared to that godly SSD.

RpgSama1861d ago (Edited 1861d ago )

@Jairusmonillas

I agree with you, I actually think than both consoles will have their strengths and that the Ps5 will more than make up with that anything lost in other areas, like the Tflop difference which is minor. But even playing devil's advocate, the "factual" numbers wise difference on paper this time around is only 18% in the Tflops count, with what we've seen Sony Developers do with 50% less, they will do laps around this minor difference.

Zeref1860d ago

@rpgsama

Gears 5 says hello.

And we already seen what Nextgen looks like. Hellblade 2... How are yall so quick to forget lmfao, very convenient.

starchild1860d ago

That's just hyperbole. Sony does make some of the best looking games. But not all of their games look that good. Also, some of the better multiplats on PC or higher end consoles can sometimes equal or surpass the exclusives.

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Godmars2901861d ago

At best they're transitional, yet its what MS chose to lead with.

leejohnson2221860d ago

Exactly, as if ms didn't preview the show before it went live

Unspoken1860d ago

It's what next gen is going to look like at the beginning of a generation. You rarely see the full potential until the end of the generation. Why do we go through this spin every time and have to re-educate the Sony cult?

Godmars2901860d ago

@Unspoken:
"Why do we go through this spin every time and have to re-educate the Sony cult?"

Well, since you put it that way, maybe its because MS have never managed to set any graphic standards within a console gen? Especially for all the times they've emphasized graphics and system power.

AnubisG1861d ago

Than why advertise them as next gen games?

shiva11860d ago

Because those games are yet to release and might release before next gen starts but will play on next gen consoles too...

Ubisoft din show AC unity which will also run on next gen console, they showed Valhalla. Understand the difference before you ask the question. Some games may not put the consoles to test or sweat them....

AnubisG1860d ago

@shiva1

People like you make up all the excuses for these companies.

Look, there was an Xbox even where they said they will show off, guess what! NEXT GEN GAMES. That is what they said they will show and that is what they showed off. There is an article about how the Mediums gameplay could not be done on current gen consoles so that is 100% next gen. So we have seen next gen games.

What does Unity have to do with anything here? I don't get it.

You need to understand what is being talked about here instead of trying to defend these companies.

Unspoken1860d ago

Because they will be optimized for the next gen console? It does not even take a high school level of education to understand this, especially when history has repeated itself. Does Sony have nothing but 9 year olds playing?

AnubisG1860d ago

@Unspoken

Read this!

https://n4g.com/news/234439...

Optimized your face. That is what's optimized for bullshit.

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Drew3451857d ago (Edited 1857d ago )

I have to agree.

Looking at the leap from the following:
Metal Gear 1 (PS1)
God of War 1 (PS2)
Heavy Rain (PS3)
The Last of Us 2 (PS4)

I gotta say that I'm expecting something around Advent Children and slightly higher in some areas.

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DeadSilence1861d ago

No Sony 1st party games showed on Ps5 yet, soon we'll see.

ApocalypseShadow1861d ago

Obviously. But I don't need Goeff to tell me that. His over hype is hard to trust anyway. I trust my gut that better impressions of next gen is coming. Even for Xbox.

ColdSin1860d ago

Well... I too would have had the same opinion if it wasn't for Shinobi agreeing with him. When Shinobi says something, it is true.

Axonometri1861d ago

I may not have received my PS5 and XSX yet. Just to give you all a little hint.

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 devs praise games like Space Marine 2 for "lowering the barrier"

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 developers discuss the huge success of Space Marine 2 and its effect on the series as a whole.

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Jingsing18h ago

How about an official level editor for Boltgun?

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Inside the ‘Dragon Age’ Debacle That Gutted EA’s BioWare Studio

The latest game in BioWare’s fantasy role-playing series went through ten years of development turmoil

In early November, on the eve of the crucial holiday shopping season, staffers at the video-game studio BioWare were feeling optimistic. After an excruciating development cycle, they had finally released their latest game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and the early reception was largely positive. The role-playing game was topping sales charts on Steam, and solid, if not spectacular, reviews were rolling in.

HyperMoused1d 5h ago

Its easy they called the die hard fans people in their nerd caves who will buy anything and then went woke to reach modern audiences....insulting the nerds in their caves along the way showing utter contempt for their fan base. very hapy it failed and any company who insults their fan base and treat their customers with contempt and insults, in future, i also hope fail.

neutralgamer19921d 2h ago

It’s disappointing but not surprising to see what's happening with Dragon Age: The Veilguard and the broader situation at BioWare. The layoffs are tragic — no one wants to see talented developers lose their jobs. But when studios repeatedly create games that alienate their own fanbase, outcomes like this become unfortunately predictable.

There’s a pattern we’re seeing far too often: beloved franchises are revived, only to be reshaped into something almost unrecognizable. Changes are made that no one asked for, often at the expense of what originally made these games special. Then, when long-time fans express concern or lose interest, they’re told, “This game might not be for you.” But when those same fans heed that advice and don’t buy the game, suddenly they're labeled as toxic, sexist, bigoted, or worse.

Let’s be clear: the overwhelming majority of gamers have no issue with diversity, LGBTQ+ representation, or strong female leads. In fact, some of the most iconic characters in gaming — like Aloy, Ellie, or FemShep — are proof that inclusivity and excellent storytelling can and do go hand in hand. The issue arises when diversity feels performative, forced, or disconnected from the narrative — when characters or themes are inserted not to serve the story, but to satisfy a corporate DEI checklist. Audiences can tell the difference.

When studios chase approval from a vocal minority that often doesn’t even buy games — while simultaneously dismissing loyal fans who actually do — they risk not just the success of individual titles, but the health of their entire studio. Telling your core customers “don’t buy it if you don’t like it” is not a viable business strategy. Because guess what? Many of us won’t. And when the game fails commercially, blaming those very fans for not supporting it is both unfair and self-defeating.

Gamers aren’t asking for less diversity or less progress. We’re asking for better writing, thoughtful character development, and a respect for the franchises we’ve supported for decades. When you give people great games that speak to them — whether they’re old fans or new players — they will show up. But if you keep making games for people who don’t play them, don’t be surprised when those who do stop showing up

Armaggedon19h ago

I thought the writing and character development were fine. Sometimes things just dont resonate with people.

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Phil Spencer Teases 2026 As A "Really Special Year" For Xbox

2026 will mark the 25th anniversary of Xbox, and Phil Spencer has teased it as a "really special year" for the games division.

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TheEroica1d 10h ago (Edited 1d 10h ago )

You got downvotes by pathetic gamers for feeling hopeful about good games coming out next year. Imagine how small your brain must be to downvote someone excited for future gaming joy? It is pretty neat to see people's world view blow up in front of them as they realize Microsoft has put themselves in a driver's seat that Sony hasn't been able to touch all generation.... What's even more pathetic is the same people downvoting you are the same people wishlisting Microsoft games on their ps5s 😂

P_Bomb1d 7h ago

“Imagine how small your brain must be to downvote someone excited for future gaming joy?”

My dude your post history shits on EVERYTHING. You never have a good thing to say about anything lol! 🤣

PanicMechanic22h ago(Edited 22h ago)

“Getting ready for those GaaS reveals! Sony is a shadow of themselves this gen.”

You literally said this a couple of days ago. Start applying the clown make up, you hypocritical jester

derek1d 7h ago

Yep we'll see, they have alot releasing next year.

RaidenBlack1d 4h ago

NGL, next year might be one of the best years in gaming ... starting off with RE9 and GTA VI ...
and then all the good games that's been cooking
Pragmata, Sands of Time, Saros, Gears E-Day, 007 First Light, Blood of Dawnwalker,
Mortal Shell II, Onimusha, Marvel1943: Rise of Hydra
current-gen only Infinity Ward's CoD, Duskbloods
+ My guess: Wolverine, Exodus, Mudang, Crimson Desert, Clockwork etc ...
~ seems like it might get too stacked

1Victor1d 2h ago

@rokos:”Hopefully “
I downvoted you not for been hopeful but because I have seen the same “NEXT YEAR WILL BE SPECIAL “ comment for the last 10+ and hasn’t seen anything special from Microsoft.
I hope next year will be the one that everyone been waiting for since the last 3 years of the Xbox 360, it have to be after over $80 billions spent on acquisitions.

Lightning771d 2h ago

So the new excuse is they don't count because it's from the ABK now huh. I guess all those 3rd party games count even less because they don't own them. According to your always crappy logic.

InUrFoxHole17h ago

Lol. You haven't seen anything special? Do you even game?

OtterX1d 13h ago

Always with the "next year..."! 😂

neutralgamer19921d 12h ago

I don't know they have delivered this year and even last year. And they have a lot more content in the pipeline right now than anyone else. We can't just keep hating on MS

Indiana Jones
South of midnight
Avowed
Flight simulator
Hell Blade 2
Minecraft update
Gears of war reloaded
Indian Jones:expansion
Gears E day
Clockwork revolution
Fable
Doom the dark ages
The outer worlds 2
Grounded 2
Call of duty

OtterX1d 12h ago

How many of those titles were just buyouts of companies that were going about making their games anyways? *Throws cash - "Oh look what we made!"

dveio1d 12h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

This list, that's been posted again, and again, and again in every single topic like this, contains almost nothing, literally almost nothing from Microsoft's own creational thoughtprocess.

It's a bunch of former 3rd party IPs.

Now even slowly returning to Playstation in some cases like Indiana, Hellblade, probably Starfield soon too, after they were made exclusively to Xbox on purpose.

Due to Microsoft's lack for own IP material except Halo & Forza. Which, the lack of, was the sole reason for all of it to happen in the first place anyway. Please don't pretend it wasn't.

And just look at all the games that come from Obsidian alone.

You really think Obsidian wasn't already working on Avowed and South of Midnight even without Microsoft buying Zenimax?

Microsoft delivered nothing but cheques.

OtterX1d 12h ago (Edited 1d 12h ago )

@dveio THIS. Lol, this dude thinks Call of Duty wouldn't exist without Microsoft! smh 😂

neutralgamer19921d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Common narrative I see often — that Microsoft shouldn’t get credit for the games its studios release because they “just bought them.” But this viewpoint ignores key context and sets a double standard that other platform holders aren’t held to

No one is saying these games wouldn't exist at all without Microsoft. But let’s not pretend that having a trillion-dollar company backing a studio doesn’t make a massive difference. Obsidian never had AAA funding before the Xbox acquisition. Pillars of Eternity was crowdfunded, and their resources were always stretched thin. Now they’re working on Avowed, with proper support behind it.

Ninja Theory’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was made by around 20 people, using borrowed equipment and doing mocap in a boardroom. It was a passion project held together by tape and willpower. Today, Hellblade II exists because they were given resources, time, and freedom — something many developers don’t get unless they’re owned by a company that believes in their vision.

ZeniMax (Bethesda’s parent company) was in real financial trouble before the Microsoft acquisition. Reports and insider accounts have pointed out how much they needed a cash infusion. And while some people want to write off Xbox’s ownership of Bethesda titles, they forget the alternative could have meant layoffs or even closures.

The same goes for Activision Blizzard. Would you really prefer the company to stay under Bobby Kotick, after all the documented workplace misconduct and toxic leadership issues? Say what you want about Microsoft, but their acquisition brought accountability and change to a company that desperately needed it.

At the same time, Xbox gets hated on for doing what every major company does. Sony bought Housemarque, Bluepoint, Insomniac — but no one says Spider-Man 2 “doesn’t count” because of that. Why does Xbox get treated differently for acquiring struggling or undervalued developers and giving them a chance to thrive?

And the idea that Xbox locks games away is outdated. They're pushing cross-platform releases, cloud gaming, Game Pass, and backward compatibility more than any other platform holder. They're not forcing all studios into live service. If anything, their upcoming lineup is less GAAS-heavy and more focused on narrative and creativity — Avowed, South of Midnight, Clockwork Revolution, Fable, Perfect Dark, Towerborne, and others show real variety.

Whether people like it or not, Xbox is now the biggest publisher in the industry and owns the most gaming IPs. But what matters more is how they treat their studios. Most of these teams were previously stuck making AA games with limited scope — now they’re getting the tools and support to aim higher.

So when people say “Microsoft didn’t make those games,” they’re missing the point. It’s not about who started the studio — it’s about who enabled them to do their best work. You don’t have to love Xbox to admit they’ve helped a lot of developers and are taking a player-first approach.

Instead of writing off everything they do, maybe try recognizing the good they’re doing for both devs and gamers. At the end of the day, we should want more studios to succeed — no matter who owns them

BeHunted1d 10h ago

I'm surprised Clockwork Revolution (BioShock meets Dishonored) isn't getting more media attention. The game looks interesting and reminds me of the old RPG games.

anast1d 10h ago

The only good game on that list is Flight sim. The rest are either average or will be average. It's not a good look for MS.

TheEroica1d 9h ago

My god.... Look how many comments are upset about microsoft's successes... 😂 This may be my new favorite thread. Not one gamer saying thanks for all the goodness coming their way, just bitter anger and downvoting the very games they themselves will purchase throughout 2026.... Sony really worked you guys over this generation.... Condolences.

DivineHand1251d 9h ago

@neutralgamer1992 You said what needed to be said.

I have heard for years from older gamers that fanboys are the biggest issue with any fanbase. They will defend or gloss over negative news as long as the correct logo is on the box and they bash the competing platform no matter how much good they are trying to bring.

Right now their advocacy for PlayStation is elevating that platform so high that Sony no longer believes they need to do anything to satisfy their loyal fanbase like they did in the PS4 days.

I just hope most of them will eventually start advocating for themselves and encourage others to do the same. No one should blindly support one platform because these companies do not care about anything other than profit.

neutralgamer19921d 8h ago

Hunted

And first proper game done by the studio with proper AAA budget and saying it will be released when ready

Anast

I believe we went through this before that you are objectively wrong. Meta critic, user reviews, game sales. In Playstation top 10 best selling games were 5 from Microsoft studios

Otter

No this dude is saying so many other studios wouldn't be thriving without MS money and people would be getting abused physically and mentally with Bobby kotick and his side kicks

Also maybe look up how the original founder of Bethesda and zenimax was kicked out of his own company by his best friend lawyer. So that was always a shady place and had been struggling financially before MS paid a premium of almost 7 billion

Eroica

I use to be a die hard Playstation fan and now I only have a Pc. I see how these fans are so toxic. They just can't handle any positive news regarding Xbox. When the best selling games on playstation are Xbox titles. Look at Forza horizon being best seller and that's years old game by MS. I guess ms don't deserve credit for that success too since they are the only company in gaming making acquisitions

Forget the fact Sony paid 3.6 billion for bungie and MS 6.9 for zenimax. Which investment has turned out better

Destiny and marathon with a lot of controversy

While zenimax output is nothing short of amazing compared to what bungie has released

crazyCoconuts1d 8h ago

Yeah it's tricky. "Xbox" has morphed to mean different things to different people.
Console, now Windows, GamePass, and the cross platform games. There's a mix of attitudes towards all those things individually, and maybe an overarching attitude towards MS. But can't argue that the game companies MS recently bought continue to flourish, and GamePass PC has been a great value over the last year.

InUrFoxHole17h ago

@OtterX
You're the dude mad at your exes new guy. She's with someone else... get over it.

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Lightning771d 9h ago (Edited 1d 9h ago )

They've had good output so far. So waiting for those games shouldn't be a problem.

Who cares if they're buy outs of companies or whatever excuse you want to make. They're games that are being distributed to other console. Play the games and enjoy it instead of fanboying or complaining.

ocelot071d 11h ago

They going to be a he best and biggest publisher on Xbox, Playstation and PC next year. They not really said anything about Switch 2 though spite claiming to be big supporters.

quenomamen1d 11h ago

If you call making one last Xbox before going full Sega, as Great. Then yea.

TheEroica1d 9h ago

Doesn't feel like you're paying attention to what's happening.

RhinoGamer881d 10h ago

It will be, his net work will hit 50 million and he plans to buy a new mansion in Cape Cod. Thanks everyone! #failup

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