A new full on Fable sequel with no MP/GaaS shenanigans will go a long way. Love that game. Common MS for once...

Nothing Microsoft does at E3 will win them over with fans because many of these "fans" are already invested and won't really care what they show. It's too late this generation and even when the new one begins many of these "fans" have already made up their mind who they continue to plan on supporting.

I could see the 4th happening if game pass gets enough subs

In case youre new to this site, it’s 99% Sony fanboys. You’re not allowed to like anything about Xbox. I’ve tried to make the point that I have both systems so I can play Sony’s exclusives and everything else on Xbox because the x has better graphics, better ui, better controller, and better online service, and I just get 150 down votes and maybe 3 upvotes. Lucky for me I have thick skin I guess.

@rainslacker: I don't see it happening by example what was done to secure timed exclusivity for Netflix only to tie it directly to XBL gold, then the stubbornness displayed in the face of XB1's launch. Think it wasn't until the wake of that disaster they freed up Netflix.

I doubt it's an inanity to develop new franchises, more like Microsoft need to get in gear about developing them, which are completely two different things.

Me being an Xbox owner, sure it would be nice to see some more new stuff, but I can't say I've been entirely disappointed that Microsoft have not developed these IPs like all the Sony fanboys keep going on about that Microsoft should be doing. It does seem to me that the only ones mainly bothered about microsoft creating new IPs is the sony crowd on this site, its become a regular circle from them, while I myself could not give a damn nearly as much as them because I know I have hundreds of games to play ( and no they are not all BC games either before the fanboys jump on that, most are third or firsts).

I say if Microsoft do get in gear with new franchises games then look out because the service has been amazing from them and has never let me down.

I will say this to the fanboys of the other side when you keep rattling someone's cage ie in this case Microsoft, where the publicity of you calling them out often on new IPs, be very careful because if you stir a sleeping giant, it will eventually wake up to stomp you into the ground. I would say that to even the fanboys on my side of the Xbox console if they were doing it.

I've always said industry changes and where one is on top for some time, there is only one way to go from the top eventually and that's back down once the limits have been reached. There is always someone ready to topple that top spot and they are there and it will happen at some point to Sony. If history of gaming has taught me anything its that anything can happen and one mistake can cost a developer almost everything.

"I doubt it's an inanity to develop new franchises"

Then where are MS's new franchises? Certainly not Grabbed by the Goulies.

Honestly ask yourself: aside from their trinity, Halo Gears and Forza, what else have they done that has had any legs? What in first party have they built rather than bought?

@BeardedDrachen

"FromSoftware is currently working on a new Armored Core game, 'Shadow's Die Twice', and a multiplat that includes PSVR. There is literally no indication that they are working with Xbox for an exclusive game considering how poorly new IP's on Xbox sell."

1 - Where did you get the information that they´re working on and a multiplat that includes PSVR?
2 - Shadows Die Twice is their multiplat game
3 - To worry about how a Microsoft´s new IP performs on sales is not really From Software´s bussiness since they´re been payed to create and develop the said new IP for Microsoft which means they´ll not have to spend a dime on the said project. That´s why we don´t have a Bloodborne PS4 Pro enhanced patch, a Bloodborne or Demon Souls sequence! From Software got their job done! What´s is left of these IPs is under Sony Japan Studio´s management which seems to be too lazy to do anything with it on their own.

According to OmniPotent from ResetEra:

"From Software has 2 other projects in the works (A Dark Fantasy game and a reboot/remake most likely to be Armored Core)"

This Dark Fantasy game could be a new Otogi game or a new exclusive IP for Xbox!

"From Software developed 2 IPs for Sony, 1 for Bandai Nanco and 1 for Square Enix."

There's more to business than "it's their turn" m'laddo.

Hell, nevermind that they did have a "turn" with Chromehounds on the 360. Two, if that OG Xbox title with the multi-panel controller was From's too.

No way MS is getting a Demon's Souls type game exclusively. Sony holds rights on that as well as Bloodborne.

@BeardedDrachen:
Seriously doubt SDT is a mech game. Square is doing a TPS in the Front Mission universe though.

- From Software exclusive is based on absolutely nothing, as others have said.
- Why wouldn't Halo 6 be announced at this point?
- A Gears of War spin-off is supposedly in development by Splash Damage.
- Fable is a next-gen project and years away (pre-production begin in Dec 2017) so yeah, unlikely.
- You're spot on with the F2P, which is sad.
- How will FH4 being on GamePass make people eat crow? All of their games being day one on that service is a known and a given.

Also why are you sticking with the "Dark Fantasy game" being an XB1 exclusive when it's clear it's the multiplatform Shadows Die Twice.

LMAO at you calling Japan Studio lazy when they've been Sony's most active/productive studio this gen... and for years before that.

@DigitalRaptor

"Also why are you sticking with the "Dark Fantasy game" being an XB1 exclusive when it's clear it's the multiplatform Shadows Die Twice."

Dude, you don´t even know what we´re talking about here. Go educate yourself.

"LMAO at you calling Japan Studio lazy when they've been Sony's most active/productive studio this gen... and for years before that."

Yes! Japan Studio is a lazy bunch! I don´t care how hard you try to sugar coat their lazyness. What they´re doing NOW? They can´t even release a damn enhanced patch for Bloodborne without From Software around. Hell, they don´t even support Bloodborne since 2015! To this day CD Projek Red still supports the PS4 and PS4 Pro! FOR FREE! Japan Studios is on the freaking Sony´s payroll and they won´t give us a freaking enhanced patch! If you´re happy with their lazy practices, more power to you!

“ Sony Japan is lazy”

Ok, Troll. https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

There is no business logic whatsoever in From Software releasing an exclusive game for the Xbox directed at the Japanese market. Just becasue a company throws money at you does not make it a good business decision.

Plus, people like you assume the answer is for MS to throw money at people, what does it do for Xbox?(Titanfall, Tombraider, even PUBG has had little effect in attracting new sales) It doesn't lay down a foundation, it doesn't promote anything apart from a panic strategy and highlight their lack of investment in what is important. MS want quick fixes, the trouble is, their in a long term battle, the two don't go hand in hand becasue the gaming industry has long, long memories.

@ Godmars290

"There's more to business than "it's their turn" m'laddo."

It reminds me of all the Xbox fans who have been complaining and insisting that Marvel needs to do an exclusive superhero game with Xbox, just because Sony has a contract with Marvel for the future of Spider-Man games, as if that is how the industry works, or why the PS4 project got off the ground in the first place from the perspective of Marvel.
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@ Obscure_Observer

"Dude, you don´t even know what we´re talking about here. Go educate yourself."

Your initial comment was based on nothing but a wishful hunch, and a quote from a person on a message board, and you're telling me to go educate myself? From Software is working on 3 games.... 1 VR game, 1 Armored Core game, and Shadows Die Twice... and this is all public knowledge based on minimal research. They are a limited team that you somehow think can work on 4 unreleased games at once, just because of something you want.

"Yes! Japan Studio is a lazy bunch! I don´t care how hard you try to sugar coat their lazyness. What they´re doing NOW?"

Oh yes... the lazy devs argument. That always goes well. I'm not even sure if pathetic is enough to describe your comment. You are the same person that said and justified that these companies are paid to do nothing more than create games and that's it. Where is Sunset Overdrive's XB1X patch from Microsoft. Are they lazy?

What is Japan Studio doing now? I would wager that they have been funnelling their resources into creating more games and all that jazz, and not looking back on old projects that already were well enough supported with DLC. Your desire for a PS4 Pro patch for one game doesn't relegate a proven hard working and productive studio to being "lazy".

CD Projek Red is an independent studio that has only released 4 games (not including DLC) since 2014, and Japan Studio has developed/produced and released 15 games (not including DLC) since 2014 - and 5 games in 2017 alone. But please tell me more about how Japan Studio is lazy and blame your fake and hilarious claims on me. I'm astounded you attempted to even go there.

There's absolutely nothing you have said in this comments section that you haven't dragged from between your buttocks.

Logical conclusion? How is it logical to make up something with no proof or hint of the fact at all? That isn't logic. It's called a flight of fancy. In fact and has been pointed out, their current commitments actually oppose that wholly unsupported hope.

@bearded, fromsoft really? LMFAO.

1. They need their own studios. Not ride on the coattails of another company.
2. Stale.
3. Stale.
4. Maybe a new Fable.
5. No paywall removal.
6. You're delusional.

@obscure

Just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed Raptor owning you and exposing your bs.

On topic: This list is a pitiful display of what Xbox gamers need to get excited. Is that all you guys need? One new game that may or may not be real, some more halogearsforza, and "awesome services?"

I would say this is setting the bar a little low, but then I look back at the last 3-4 years of Microsoft output and realize that it's accurate.

From soft doing an exclusive for Ms is wishful thinking. But, the mighty $ has proven to be widldy unpredictable so...

oooohhh I can't wait to see XB fanboys get excited with any new announcements that's still far away from release, what with them mocking PS4 'early announcements' and Phil himself saying they're not gonna show anything too early anymore

the amount of hypocrisy we're gonna see on that day.... both from MS themselves and the fans.

That’s so unprofessional and everyone including myself was like : “Are you seriously ?” You keep believing in MS words and hyping all up without checking your expectations. And you insulted Sony Japan for calling them lazy ? That’s called a troll, not fact. Reconsider your thought. If you keep doing this, you are closing to be MS Loyalist. When it does, you will never come back and everyone will call you a MS fanboy.

Obscure.. it's more likely for FromSoftware to partner with your fat mom than create a partnership with Xbox. You're so butthurt and frustrated, it's very amusing to watch. Please proceed.

@DigitalRaptor:
Reminded me how during the start of the console wars, from where they escalated with PS2 vs OG xbox, how some Xbox fans actually tried arguing MS should be #1 because "it was their turn".

FFS this has been exhaustively stupid.

From software. Wow that's a stretch
Guess everyone needs a dream

LOL. Why would Fromsoftware partner up with MS after the success of Bloodborn? Many Japanese developers are cautious when dealing with MS specially after seeing the recent falling out with Platinum and the cancellation of Scalebound.

After what happened with Scalebound, don't think any Japanese dev like From Software would want to deal with Microsoft's wishy washy mindset.

From Software did publish Tenchu Z and develop Ninja Blade.

If those are the games they're working on (or anything like them), Microsoft has learned nothing since both were terrible.

You are high.

nah. the from projects are already rumored by insiders. the already revealed SDT is a multiplat, armored core i think is said to be a PS exclusive and a more traditional soulslike multiplatform game.

@BeardedDrachen

"You are in the dark. Don't act like you know more than you do."

Your predictions aren´t better than mine, dude. I´m expecting MS to deliver a great show. You´re expecting disappointment. And life goes on.

Your 'predictions' aren't enough good enough to be called predictions.

Bearded, isn't that a part of E3? You know, the announcement of new games.