Pushing Buttons checks in with a non-fanboy, bipartisan look at the new DSi XL:
"The DSi XL is simply the video game equivalent of the 50" plasma next to your current 32" LCD. Some people, myself included, are happy with their 32" TV screens. But others now have a choice whether they want a bigger viewing area (stretching out the image a bit) or a smaller device that retains portability."
Companies, particularly public companies like Microsoft, need to grow.
i mean its pretty simple, they spent close to 30 billion in acquiring activision, they thought they'd make it bk no problem, and that didnt happen.
its just shit that because of MS's miscalculation alot of people lost their jobs.
They are going to use AI for a large portion of the game development process. Upper management need bonuses and the shareholders need more money. So, people will lose their jobs.
They shouldn't have bought any studios. Some is okay...but they went on a shopping spree...stupid
The better question is why did Microsoft buy publishers for a service they were subsidizing they knew couldn't support.
And why are so many websites trying to make people feel sorry for Microsoft instead of truly criticizing the fact they are closing studios and killing jobs that would have been fine if Microsoft themselves hadn't gotten involved.
Quit feeling sorry for Microsoft and start feeling sorry for the industry and the all the gamers who are actually losing out.
THIS IS MICROSOFTS FAULT.
The first thing that happens after any major acquisition or merger is a consolidation of the whole new portfolio, which includes cutting any excess, bloat or portfolios that don't fit the larger MO of the big boy. So far, it's been par for the course with Microsoft and that's why gamers have been so against this acquisition. Tango Gameworks is the beginning. You think Microsoft wants to pay to keep small timers like Ninja Theory in business?
There is absolutely zero evidence to suggest that Microsoft will improve any of these studios, but plenty to suggest that they will get rid of what they don't need and hold onto the IP. The real agenda of the acquisition was always to acquire The Elder Scrolls, Diablo, Fallout, Call of Duty, Candy Crush etc. that will create millions in passive revenue stream for Microsoft regardless of where the games release. Microsoft simply wants their cut.
Because of Games Pass Microsoft has no interest in investing in new IP which is risky and requires creative talent they can neither nurture nor manage. Game Pass has also not grown in the way Microsoft expected it to, even post acquisitions. Therefore the logical thing to do, without serious money makers to release, is to cut as much cost as possible.
"They want you to believe the devs under them are super stoked to work generative AI into their processes," continued Gaider, "but I assure you what they took as excitement was really a veiled wail of despair not unlike the time that team was informed of their new 'really cool' live service mandate.".
I think anyone with some common sense knew this, im glad i don't support their games anymore, what a sh!t company.
I said this yesterday. AI isn't what we want when it comes to crafting artistry. Alas, these soulless corporate morons don't care about their work, only about cutting corners as much as possible.
Has the rapid growth of Xbox made the ship too heavy? Following the closures of Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and Roundhouse, we explore what the future of Xbox could look like.
This ship was never meant to sail, this ship was made from the get go to sink as fast as possible. It almost feels that they want to lower the standards of quality in the industry so that they can fit in
Xbox has no soul and Phil has no confidence, and it's impossible to say either do when they killed Tango and Arkane Austin.
Everything they've said since has only made them look worse to a point that they're actually less competent than Embracer.
Whe you release something like the series S and expect it not to hurt your business model, and developers have to have parity with games. Then you know Microsoft don't care. Series s is the final nail that broke developers,
I think the name DSi XL" sounds better, since it rolls off my toungue more easier than LL. I'm sure many gamers with big hands will appreciate this bigger, badder, better DSi.
a better camera please u know one that dosent suck so bad it makes your eyes bleed, ok i agree it was a nice gimick better if the camera was good but it dosent justify buying the new ds, also it would be better if they had some propper games to make use of the camera (ex) non casual i would appreciate that Nintendo (sigh) oh well maybe in my dreams.
good newwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwssssssssss
if this sells 100k ds2 might have 4.25" screens :D.
oh the irony. That jabroni at Nintendo said what's the reason or what's the point in owning a PSP Go a month ago. I hope that jabroni shines his DS collection real nice, turn it sideways and stick it straight up his candy a$$.
I think the comparison to being a bigger tv is fitting. As some may like the original size for more portability. The bigger screen version is exactly that. bigger screens. I could have gotten a 50" plasma for roughly $100 more than my 42". I chose the 42 because I liked the price and the picture. 50 was just a little bigger but not my justification for the difference.
So now the question is...will nintendo keep both models or only stick to the LL (XL) for the same price as the current dsi?