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Things we know besides Phil's tweet:
2015:
Ken Lobb (Xbox Game Studios): "Maybe we'll see another Joanna Dark game with Joanna by 2020. That would be an interesting year to bring her back."
2018:
IGN's podcast Unlocked 328 (January 2018), Ryan McCaffrey discussing about Perfect Dark rumors: "The Coalition, they are allegedly assisting on a new Perfect Dark game with another unnamed studio".
Then Alanah Pearce said she heard about it from sources.
At E3 2018, Phil Spencer said that he was talking with Gallagher (Studio Head of The Initiative) "about some things in our past that might be interesting" and pointed out how Gallahger loved "working on Lara Croft and Tomb Raider, kinda reworking some of that franchise".
2019:
The Coalition seems to be helping The Initiative (features and levels)
2020:
"The Initiative's unannounced AAA Xbox game has "weapons, gadgets, and camera surveillance"
The Initiative's unannounced AAA Xbox game has "weapons, gadgets, and camera surveillance"
According to a former employee's career profilewww.gamesradar.com
And the logo (The Coalition's logo is refering to the Coalition of Ordered Governments as Gears of War 4 was their first game, 343 Industries is referring to 343 Guilty Spark, maybe The Initiative's one is based on PD. Though it would mean that if was already decided back in 2018 that their project would be PD).
We know it's going to have weapons, gadgets, camera surveillance and "old things" + "new things". I would be surprised if their game has zero Perfect Dark inspiration.
Great post, you make a very convincing case!
Of course not but that doesn't mean it's ready to show. I'm guessing CG trailer at best.
Think it's worth reposting this...
Some things he might wanna go work on...
Agreed, especially since the PS event didn't really provide any additional clarity.
Respectfully disagree. I guess there is a chance something has happened where they decide but to show it, at least in a somewhat playable form. You can be assured that all the teams are working hard for this event, if they have something being shown
Gears 5 day 1 at launch maybe it was already announced but it is news to me.
He was discussing a rumor that came from this community.
Welp, I'm convinced. Thanks for pulling all that together.
This is my favorite suggestion--nice job!
Things we know besides Phil's tweet:
2015:
Ken Lobb (Xbox Game Studios): "Maybe we'll see another Joanna Dark game with Joanna by 2020. That would be an interesting year to bring her back."
"Today, no one is working on a new Perfect Dark," he said, while also pointing out that Perfect Dark is "in the discussion a lot"
2018:
IGN's podcast Unlocked 328 (January 2018), Ryan McCaffrey discussing about Perfect Dark rumors: "The Coalition, they are allegedly assisting on a new Perfect Dark game with another unnamed studio".
Then Alanah Pearce said she heard about it from sources.
At E3 2018, Microsoft unveils the formation of The Initiative.
Phil Spencer says that he talked with Gallagher (Studio Head of The Initiative) "about some things in our past that might be interesting" and pointed out how Gallahger loved "working on Lara Croft and Tomb Raider, kinda reworking some of that franchise".
2019:
The Coalition seems to be helping The Initiative (features and levels)
2020:
"The Initiative's unannounced AAA Xbox game has "weapons, gadgets, and camera surveillance"
The Initiative's unannounced AAA Xbox game has "weapons, gadgets, and camera surveillance"
According to a former employee's career profile
And the logo (The Coalition's logo is refering to the Coalition of Ordered Governments as Gears of War 4 was their first game, 343 Industries is referring to 343 Guilty Spark, maybe The Initiative's one is based on PD. Though it would mean that if was already decided back in 2018 that their project would be PD).
We know it's going to have weapons, gadgets, camera surveillance and "old things" + "new things". I would be surprised if their game has zero Perfect Dark inspiration.
This is a great post--thanks! I think it'll be hard for anyone to deny that PD is involved in some capacity.
It won't.
With the way Sony's Jim Ryan has been hammering "WE ARE TALKING VALUE, NOT PRICE!!", there's no way Digital is lower than 449 and DiscDrive is lower than 499. No way.
You'll be getting the best version of those games, zero load times, massively increased visuals and more responsive controls. Combine that all it'll feel like a significant upgrade.
As someone who loved Gears 5, I agree. I don't think I'd play another iteration of the same Gears formula.
The delay to august are just rumors that are based on rumors. I guess i don't understand how it's poor communication when you say that based off people quoting rumors on/from 3rd party tweets and ideas.
To get in a "20/20", they still have 15 days until the month is over. With everything going on, i wouldn't be surprised if its the last week or actually is canceled and they end up having two things in July.
I'd personally would like that way they have their Games show and then followed up a week after with the Lockhart Reveal, maybe pricing too.
100% agree with you.
In an ideal world (for me), I'd like to see Gears move towards the movement in The Division which I thought controlled brilliantly and contains a lot of shooting from cover like Gears does.
What is the incentive for a pc gamer to buy a new graphics card?
So we know that we shouldn't expect Cyberpunk Series X Enhanced this year but I do wonder what improvements Cyberpunk will have out of the box on Series X. The SSD itself will likely do some work (SoD2 footage was a untouched version of the game after all) but I wonder what else aside from that and quick resume?
Same. A buddy and I put over 50 hours into The Division 2 and we still have more to do.
I haven't played Division but isn't basic tps controls? Change sliding into cover only if you have a better idea for movement that isn't what every other game is doing.
some form of the PC ray tracing would be a safe bet
Obviously better graphics and performance, but I couldn't care less about that if that means I'm saving $400 from buying a new console when I can play Halo on One X. I'm sure MS will make that their games will run fine on One X.
I don't disagree but if they don't get it right, or hell even if they do, the backlash will be there - especially with the MP fans.
I think they'll keep making changes to the campaign and other changes and/or improvements, but if you want to see something totally different/a complete refresh another IP would really allow them that.
Damn, you guys are really starting to convince me! Just still wondering why Shinobi would make that post if it WAS Perfect Dark.
Could they have been referring to another IP all along?
Hence the concern troll threads we've been getting, because the narrative is about to change and people notice all the things Xbox has been doing right these past several years setting themselves up for next gen.
Things we know besides Phil's tweet:
2015:
Ken Lobb (Xbox Game Studios): "Maybe we'll see another Joanna Dark game with Joanna by 2020. That would be an interesting year to bring her back."
"Today, no one is working on a new Perfect Dark," he said, while also pointing out that Perfect Dark is "in the discussion a lot"
2018:
IGN's podcast Unlocked 328 (January 2018), Ryan McCaffrey discussing about Perfect Dark rumors: "The Coalition, they are allegedly assisting on a new Perfect Dark game with another unnamed studio".
Then Alanah Pearce said she heard about it from sources.
At E3 2018, Microsoft unveils the formation of The Initiative.
Phil Spencer says that he talked with Gallagher (Studio Head of The Initiative) "about some things in our past that might be interesting" and pointed out how Gallahger loved "working on Lara Croft and Tomb Raider, kinda reworking some of that franchise".
2019:
The Coalition seems to be helping The Initiative (features and levels)
2020:
"The Initiative's unannounced AAA Xbox game has "weapons, gadgets, and camera surveillance"
The Initiative's unannounced AAA Xbox game has "weapons, gadgets, and camera surveillance"
According to a former employee's career profile
And the logo (The Coalition's logo is refering to the Coalition of Ordered Governments as Gears of War 4 was their first game, 343 Industries is referring to 343 Guilty Spark, maybe The Initiative's one is based on PD. Though it would mean that if was already decided back in 2018 that their project would be PD).
We know it's going to have weapons, gadgets, camera surveillance and "old things" + "new things". I would be surprised if their game has zero Perfect Dark inspiration.
I did see your post before. :)
What I said in my post is that Phil's words are the only official info we have on The Initiative. That, and Booty's 'AAAA' comment. Everything else is unofficial/speculation (except for what Ken said, of course).
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I'm not saying it's a bad thing. This is good for consumers but I don't think it a great strategy if they want to sell Series X consoles. I know a lot of parents are going to be confused this holiday.
I disagree that it feels clunky and outdated, but I agree that it needs a refresh. The gameplay is great, but we've had 5 games now with very similar gameplay. It was my favorite 360 franchise, but I think I'm officially tired of it.
Lol. it's been hilarious but the ignore feature works wonders. it also gives the option to ignore the creators of those threads which is quite smart cos those concern troll threads are usually made by the same users.
Hey, I don't blame them. You gotta get your concern troll on while you still can. LOL
if people can tell the difference between iphone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro max, they can tell the difference between xbox one and xbox series x.
Has it? All I see people asking for is Halo, Fable, Perfect Dark, and KI. Those seem like pretty reasonable expectations. If we get 3 out of 4 of those in July, then Xbox is set.
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