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The Ascent Dev: Microsoft Is Very Approachable; Xbox Series X Is Easy to Develop for, Leap Is Huge

The developers of The Ascent spoke of Microsoft's approachability. They also discussed their experience with the powerful and easy to develop for Xbox Series X console.

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ccgr1858d ago

Can't wait to try the Xbox Series X (who names these things?)

purple1011857d ago

Series x impies straight away that there will be more in the series. Prehaps both higher and lower this time arround.

sushimama1857d ago

It does not imply that at all.

Big leap? Wow so big. Easy to develop their top-down game for? Made it so easy for us. Microsoft? Very approachable. Phil Spencer? Wears pants and says nice things. Greenburg? Can eat a bigmac in one bite. Next gen tech? Outstanding.

Don't think I can bring myself to read this cringe.

Atom6661857d ago (Edited 1857d ago )

@sushi

Series (noun)
Definition: a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another in spatial or temporal succession

Sure implies it to those who speak English. They've come out and said the name is just "Xbox" and this one is the Series X version. You figure it out.

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sushimama1857d ago (Edited 1857d ago )

@echo

That was from Sony talking to investors in a Corporate Strategy meeting. You know, infomation coming directly from the source itself... Sony.

It wasn't from some no-name Dev getting forced to say something nice about their Overlord Microsoft. It's easy to stop myself getting excited for that.

@ Atom666, does that mean that the next console after that will be Xbox series Y ???
The name sucks man. They could have chosen a better one IMO.

umair_s511857d ago

This site has a big PlayStation fanbase. There is bias against Xbox.

SyntheticForm1857d ago

@sushi

Take a break.

Your tone is way too aggressive about something so trivial.

Atom6661857d ago

@sushi

Maybe Series Y.

I suspect Series S for lower model. Series C for a streaming only version? Series D for a digital version? It allows for multiple products in the console line for the future.

After this "gen" I would look at something like BMW as their guide for the kind of naming conventions I suspect they'll go with.

It's a different naming method for consoles, but quite normal for many other products (phones, tablets, cars, etc). I'm staring at my wife's Apple Watch Series 3 right now.

rainslacker1857d ago

If that's MS intent, it usually makes sense to announce what the series part of it all means. Otherwise, they're wasting valuable marketing time that they could be setting up that whole concept now. If they wait too long, it just makes any other offerings seem like they're not part of the master plan.

Atom6661857d ago

@rain

Maybe in some circumstances, but in this market they had to lead with the "most powerful" product. Any discussion of weaker-spec'd machines would take focus away from the power narrative they've been pushing for 3+ years.

They might be able to start talking about other versions soon, but for my money, I'd be telling them to keep this solely focused on X for now.

AuraAbjure1857d ago

I agree with you Purple101 about the name's implication.

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Pickledpepper1857d ago

@echo
I think you may have touched a nerve lol.

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SyntheticForm1857d ago

I really want to see more of Hellblade 2. I really enjoyed the game and got 100% completion on PS4 and Xbox.

Hopefully they show some gameplay soon - don't care what build it is - I'm ready to see.

Vasto1857d ago

Game looks awesome. Good to hear from the devs talking about Series X.

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neomahi1857d ago

Approachable? That's because Microsoft's desperate for whatever they can get. Does this sway me to get an XboneseX? Nope. Still getting a PS5 at launch.

Ausbo1857d ago

I don’t think anyone is implying this is a system seller. That’s halo infinite

mariopasta1857d ago

Yeah, I'm not sure Halo is a system seller anymore.

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galmi1857d ago

you guys really have issues

SpeedDemon1857d ago

Good for you, im getting the X.

NeoGamer2321857d ago

At this point neither Sony or Microsoft has swayed me.

I am leaning XSX only because of The Ascent. But, that is precarious at best.

Unlike your "I am already going Sony even though I know nothing of what they are offering" approach, I am waiting to see what the real games that are going to be offered are. I have the luxury that I will end up buying both probably. It is just the when that is up for questioning.

AngelicIceDiamond1857d ago

Go back 7 years. I guess Sony was desperate for whatever they can get since they courted all those indies and AA's right? Its desperation with MS Fantastic logic....

SyntheticForm1857d ago (Edited 1857d ago )

It's like nobody remembers that launch. Sony didn't just 'have' indies back then, they had an intense interest in cultivating relationships with indie developers and getting their platform out to them. They even had some sort of heart logo dedicated to indies and their devs. So indies were and still are, big for them.

Flower, a PS3 port - that game was even touted - and they were subsequently (and rightfully) taken to the ridicule grinder. Sound Shapes, Resogun (good game) Contrast, Blacklight Retribution, Ho-mother f'n-hokum, and it goes on and on.

The thirst for Microsoft to step up their first party game is real, but using indies to malign the other brand is a double-edged sword argument if there ever was one. Also, technology is getting better and indie games are generally getting better.

Imortus_san1857d ago

They sure are desperate being number 1 company in the world while Sony competes with panpers.

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masterfox1857d ago

*sees its game* , yeah that's a huuuugeee leap -_-

The custscenes in realtime look effing great not sure why in hell they went Isometric, damn huge opportunity lost there, guess didn't want to create an instant hit.

ElementX1857d ago

Maybe they wanted to create an isometric game, it's their decision, you can take it or leave it. How does the player perspective decide what is an "instant hit"?

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Playdead co-founder slammed with lawsuit as bitter row with co-founder escalates

Playdead co-founder Dino Patti is allegedly being sued by his former studio and business partner.
Patti was threatened with a lawsuit earlier this year after he posted a now-deleted LinkedIn post that shared an "unauthorized" picture of co-founder Arnt Jensen and discussed some of Limbo's development. Patti said Jensen demanded a little over $73,000 in "suitable compensation and reimbursement," adding that he had "repeatedly" had such letters over the last nine years.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Review

A handful of small redesigns and a pair of back buttons make Nintendo’s Pro Controller for Switch 2 a worthy upgrade.

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Neonridr2d ago

I love this controller. Feels so nice in the hand. Plus the battery lasts for days, it's crazy.

peppeaccardo2d ago

$100 ?????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ???????????????

1nsomniac2d ago

Yea the pricing for Nintendo peripherals is a bigger joke than the game prices. What the hell were they thinking!

peppeaccardo2d ago

i mean for a piece of slightly redesigned plastic with the same take of the last few years this has written GREED all over it ! Shame on Nintendo.

OMNlPOTENT2d ago

It's $85. The standard Dualsense is $75. The Dualsense Edge (Playstation Pro controller) is $200. The Xbox Elite (Xbox Pro controller) is also $200. How exactly is $85 so drastically insane compared to those prices?

Neonridr2d ago

the battery lasts like 10 times as long as a dualsense though.

Stevonidas1d 19h ago

Not true; more like 20.

You may commence with your butthurt, ponies.

fsfsxii1d 18h ago

It doesn't have analogue tho, sooo....

Tacoboto1d 18h ago

$85 USD
or $75 at CostCo (same standard price as a DualSense)

Even at $85, you're getting 3-4x the battery life of a DualSense, and it is (by a HUGE margin) the cheapest first-party console controller with Back Paddles.

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Vits2d ago

The thing is, over the past decade, third-party controllers have really stepped up. You can often get better quality, more durability, and stronger performance for half the price of first-party options. Meanwhile, controllers from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have become increasingly mediocre, expensive, fragile, and not particularly impressive across the board. What makes this especially noticeable with Nintendo is that they’re surprisingly open to third-party hardware. That openness ends up highlighting just how much better the alternatives are.

Vits2d ago

Pretty much most things by half a dozen of chinese manufactures. Like, 8bitdo, Gamesir, Machenike, Gulikit, Flydigi, Manba, EasySMX, etc.

The exception would be really low tier stuff by those companies... those wouldn't be better, they would be about the same quality. But more durable.

Themba762d ago

Best controller I’ve ever used I even like more than my dual sense edge

UltimateOwnage2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Having used Dual Sense, Pro Controller 1, and 8BitDo Ultimate extensively, I am pretty much in love with Pro Controller 2. The easy reassignment on the grip buttons is such a big plus, but the soft edge joysticks are the best feeling sticks of any controller I’ve ever used. It’s really an awesome controller. The HD Rumble 2 also finally has some thud and the headphone jack is great with a pair of good phones. It’s worth the slight price increase IMO.

Profchaos1d 23h ago

The pro controller 2 for me has the best weight and size it fits the hand perfect like the duelshock 4 did imo

I actually dislike the duelsense controller because of its size but the features are amazing on it.

Still as for the pro 2 no analog triggers is surprisingly something I dont actually miss

PRIMORDUS2d ago

I have the original pro controller and TBH, I don't use it as much. I'm mostly using the Switch in handheld mode with the Hori Split Pad Compact Controller. I also never use the back buttons to program anything so I will not be buying this one here, so that will be $85.00 in my pocket 😂

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Techland Wants to Switch to a 3-4 Year Cycle Starting with Dying Light: The Beast

Techland wants to switch to a shorter development cycle of three to four year at the most for its games, starting with Dying Light: The Beast.

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Goodguy013d ago

Very good dev length for a AAA/AA game I'd say. Companies need to set an aim for this range. 1-2 is too little, I believe 3-4 is perfect. Any more is too much. Games don't need to be these gigantic games full of a crazy amount of content. Just make a good game.

Skate-AK3d ago

Lol. Had no idea who that was, but I will admit they do look quite similar.