Is the Xbox 720 coming?! Of course not, but the fans want to believe

It seems that people aren’t satisfied with the fact that next year most of the attention will be focused on GTA 6 and the Nintendo Switch 2, and they want even more excitement in the world of video games. Let them announce things, and then we’ll see if they make sense and if we really want them. And of course, sometimes we cling to a burning nail just to have strong emotions. Whether it’s the position of the moon in a Rockstar tweet, a cryptic message in a random Nintendo product, or why not, if […]

It seems that people are not satisfied with the fact that next year most of the attention will be focused on GTA 6 and the Nintendo Switch 2, and they want even more excitement in the world of video games. Let them announce things, and then we’ll see if they make sense and if we really want them. And of course, sometimes we cling to a burning nail just to have some thrills. Whether it’s the position of the moon in a Rockstar tweet, a cryptic message in a random Nintendo product, or why not, if they just announced a new console on Twitter out of the blue.

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There are no consoles!

This is what happened to the Xbox channel in the UK, which, with the video of a green meteor entering the atmosphere, has hinted “Something small is coming…” and the hashtag “ScoreMoreWithXbox.” Normally, anyone would think it’s just a regular promotion they’re trying to hype up a bit, but on the Internet, we’re never completely satisfied.

There were those who took the opportunity to point out that they were announcing an Xbox portable, those who claimed this was a mini version of the original console, as they had already done with NES or PS1 and, of course, those who claimed to know firsthand that Microsoft was thus preparing the launch of… Xbox 720. If your heart skipped a beat at the mere idea, you might want to listen to the poor community manager, who explained shortly after, “People, please, click on the hashtag and take a look before guessing it’s the Xbox 720.”

And indeed: the hashtag ScoreMoreWithXbox leads to a giveaway of FC 25 where they will give away a controller and a personalized jersey. And it’s great, no doubt, but of course, the community, which was already expecting the surprise of the century, has been somewhat disappointed by the result. What’s the good part? That Xbox already knows there is some interest in a 720. Now they just need to design it, test it, make it, and await its -sure- success. What could go wrong?

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Xbox is fed up with you not using your avatars and has made a drastic decision

In 2006, the Wii entered the world of casual video games with a bang, and both Microsoft and Sony were left bewildered. And the concept was very simple: have fun at any cost. In fact, one of the great innovations that the Nintendo console introduced to the public, and which has since been copied extensively, was the ability to create your own avatar by choosing everything from the eyes to the mouth, clothing, or facial expression. At the time, the Mii characters were an absolute hit that have continued to […]

In 2006, Wii entered the world of casual video games with a bang, and both Microsoft and Sony were left bewildered. And the concept was very simple: have fun at any cost. In fact, one of the great innovations that the Nintendo console introduced to the public, and which has since been copied ad nauseam, was the ability to create your own avatar by choosing everything from the eyes to the mouth, clothing, or facial expression. At the time, the Mii were an absolute hit that have been passed from Nintendo console to console… And, of course, everyone wanted to copy them.

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Avatar? The one by James Cameron?

The most memorable attempt was probably by Xbox, which introduced avatars on the 360, first appearing in 2008 after a major update to the console’s operating system. And I know many of you think they were born and died there, but nothing could be further from the truth: they evolved and even in 2018 they had a reboot with a “new generation” for Xbox One.

But one thing is what they announced and another is reality: avatars have been set aside, relegated to mere cameos, and next year, they will directly disappear. Specifically, on January 9, 2025. And the reason? Logically, they are of little use, which is why the application to edit them will also disappear. The world’s smallest violin plays in their honor.

And what happens if you have purchased extras for your avatar – because yes, you could do that -? Well, if it was after November 1, 2023, Xbox will refund your money without any problem. However, they will still be alive, but in another way: those from Xbox 360, that is, the so-called “original avatars” will continue to exist and can be used in games and applications and games where they appear. For now, at least. If I were an Xbox avatar, I wouldn’t be very relaxed, to be honest.

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More Xbox games are coming to PS5 and PC. And no, it’s not a rumor

Although Phil Spencer announced that other larger games, like ‘Starfield’, would never make this shift to multiplatform, it seems they are indeed considering it.

Old school gamers were amazed not only the first time a ‘Sonic’ game came out on a Nintendo console, but also the first time the two mascots, hand in hand, competed in an Olympic video game. That was in 2007, and since then cross-overs between exclusivities seemed to have taken a break until recently when Xbox announced that ‘Sea of thieves’, ‘Grounded’, ‘Penteniment’ and ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ could be played on PS5 and PC. And, oh surprise, there will be more.

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Selling by pieces

If it weren’t for the fact that not long ago they assured us that the company is doing great, one would think they are selling Xbox piece by piece to the highest bidder. Although Phil Spencer announced that other bigger games, like ‘Starfield’, would never make this change to multiplatform, it seems they are considering it.

According to insiders, Satya Nadella, current CEO of Microsoft, has asked the Xbox division to consider giving more exclusive games to other platforms. And not just indies, but absolutely all of them. It hasn’t been well received internally, but they have even been forced to make a list of games that could and could not be ported.

It’s not a rumor: several media outlets like Eurogamer or Windows Central have confirmed it, although that doesn’t mean, of course, that we will end up playing Halo on PS5. A strange era begins for Xbox, which it had not experienced until now. And frankly, if you are fans of the company, I wouldn’t expect a new console after Xbox Series. It doesn’t seem like things are going great for them.

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Which four Xbox games are going to become cross-platform? We have our suspicions

They have found the exact balance between fans’ anger and winning back their audience with an approach that blends charity and necessity. But there remains a lingering question in the general atmosphere: those four games… Which ones will they be?

The Apocalypse has loomed over Xbox Series X/S users through a podcast… And, truth be told, it hasn’t been that bad in the end. They have hardly suffered. Microsoft has assured that it continues to bet on the brand, that the Game Pass stays at home and that -oh no!- four games that have already finished their Xbox cycle are going to be ported to other platforms. They have found the exact balance between the fans’ anger and winning back their audience with an approach that is both charitable and necessary. But one question remains in the general atmosphere: which four games will they be?

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Games, games, dubidú, if you don’t play them, it’s up to you

Indeed, we have some ideas, since they will be next-generation games and, frankly, there aren’t that many exclusives. Probably one of them will be ‘Hi-Fi Rush’, which may have the love it has only garnered from a small portion of the audience on PS5. In fact, it’s likely that it hasn’t even made a profit to this day, so betting on it makes sense. Just like ‘Sea of Thieves’, which has been sailing on Microsoft consoles since 2018, gaining a small (but consistent) fan base and would contribute to expanding its community. We’ll see if a game from six years ago still interests next-gen users.

Of course, ‘Starfield’ is a possibility, but Xbox probably doesn’t want to burn this cartridge until they see if their (a bit desperate, it must be said) strategy works. We see smaller games like ‘Pentiment’ or ‘Grounded’ as more likely, as they are the ones that are currently being rumored the most. If things go well, it’s likely that ‘Halo’, ‘Gears of War’, or even ‘Indiana Jones’ will become multiplatform. That’s how it is. With such a large investment from Microsoft in obtaining exclusives -bordering on monopoly- they have to give in somewhere. There’s no other way.

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Los fans más fervientes de Xbox están rasgando sus ropas y perdiendo la fe… por un tweet.

It doesn’t prevent rumors (fueled by a simple tweet from Phil Spencer) from causing sadness and frustration among the fandom.

Doom! Sadness! Apocalypse! There may not be many die-hard fans of Xbox, but those who are, continue to fuel the “console war” even now, when it should have long been over. No, we are not in a time where being a Sega or Nintendo fan defined you as a gamer, and exclusives are not as important as to make a big fuss and fight over them. However, that doesn’t stop the rumors (fueled by a simple tweet from Phil Spencer) from causing sadness and frustration among the fandom.

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X-Patriots

It’s normal, mind you: when you base your entire personality on a very specific thing (in this case, Microsoft consoles, but it could be Nintendo or Sony consoles, or any other niche), if you feel like it’s about to break, getting nervous is logical. On February 3rd, the rumor came out that ‘Starfield’, ‘Gears of War’, ‘Indiana Jones’ and other Microsoft exclusives could be released (and continue) on Sony consoles. And, far from thinking “We will all be able to play the same thing”, Xbox fans have thought that a piece of their soul was being taken away from them.

Por otro lado, Spencer ha intentado calmar el fuego usando gasolina, declarando en Twitter “Estamos escuchando y te oímos. Hemos planeado un evento para la próxima semana donde esperamos compartir más detalles contigo sobre nuestra visión para el futuro de Xbox. Mantente atento”. Para muchos, fue un llamado a la calma. Para otros, el símbolo del Armagedón. Lo que está claro es que algo está sucediendo, sea lo que sea, y no a todos les va a gustar.

Microsoft ha hecho una apuesta fuerte comprando exclusivas, pero el retorno no ha sido inmediato ni grande: claramente Xbox Series X/S se está vendiendo menos que PS5 y Switch, y estas son decisiones lógicas para salvar el negocio, pero hay fans en Twitter que afirman cosas como “Me equivoqué todo este tiempo. Xbox no se preocupa por nosotros, hemos estado luchando esta guerra en vano”. Esta guerra. Estos términos. Tremendos.

There are even Youtubers who have cried in front of the cameras and influencers who have claimed not to be able to sleep after finding out that exclusives may not be such if the rumors are confirmed. It is certainly a hill to die on. And all this without having received any explanation yet. Possibly nothing they are thinking is so serious as to cry or worry beyond a “Well, let’s see what happens”, but we live in the age of exaggerated reactions to mundane problems. And the Xbox Apocalypse was not going to be any different, of course.

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Pokémon with machine guns: on January 19th, a game destined to bombard the Internet arrives

‘Palworld’ is a twist on the classic game but much more violent, much more capitalist, much more terrible. And we only have to wait until January 19 to try it.

When Game Freak made the first Pokémon, they forgot something that could have changed everything: giving machine guns to Pikachu to take out the rest of the creatures to the rhythm of “Pika Pika”. Now, many years later, we finally have the solution: ‘Palworld’ is a twist on the classic game but much more violent, much more capitalist, much more terrible. And we only have to wait until January 19th to try it out.

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Rattatatata

The downside, depending on who you ask, is that it will be an exclusive for Xbox One that will go straight to the Game Pass from day one, so not everyone will be able to play it. But it’s worth it: your Pokémon, called “buddies” here, can do everything from working to dying in your factory to being enjoyed as a delicacy or sold to the highest bidder.

No one knows if this game will be good, but we do know one thing: the bugs will have guns and machine guns to use during combat because they can kill each other. Goodbye to the “fainting” of the originals: here we go all out. But, in addition, you will not play alone, but in a multiplayer of up to 32 people with whom you can build bases, enter dungeons and fight against gigantic final bosses.

At the very least, there is no doubt that upon its release it will be a huge success that may continue over time, when they add even more “colleagues” through DLC. There are only two real possibilities: either it is a fantastic satire of Pokémon or it is completely incomprehensible and we will forget about it in two days. Personally, I want to believe… but they don’t make it easy.

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The gigantic Xbox data leak has been the fault of… Microsoft itself

They should have put a mirror in front of them.

Not even if they had announced the release date of ‘GTA 6‘ would gamers have been talking about anything other than the massive Xbox data leak, through which it has been revealed everything from joking (but every joke has some truth) about buying Nintendo to their plans to release the tenth generation of consoles in 2028 or a new version of the Xbox Series next year. Immediately, Microsoft started to find out who was to blame for the leak. But, it seems, they should have looked in the mirror.

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Fallosoft

And it turns out that these documents were only for the eyes of the FTC, the Federal Trade Commission, an agency of the US government, which has been accused by fans of being responsible for the leak after it happened. But no. According to the judge overseeing the FTC’s case against Microsoft, “Microsoft provided the link on September 14, and the Court uploaded the evidence to the website established for this case.”

The judge continues, in a case that will go down in history for its clumsiness, “The parties have notified the Court that the version of the evidence that has been provided contains non-public information, and the Court has removed them from the internet.” On September 22, Microsoft must prepare a secure link to resubmit the evidence.

To summarize: when providing evidence in a lawsuit, Microsoft forgot to mention that it was confidential, and as is customary in the United States, the evidence was posted for anyone to see. If anyone is to blame, it’s themselves. In a prominent way because it has been an unparalleled disaster.

On September 21, Spencer and his team will do a livestream from the Tokyo Game Show where we will see what happens. For now, he has stated that “it’s tough to see our shared work showcased this way because there’s so much that’s changed and so much to be excited about now and in the future.” Oh no, the leopards ate my face.

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What is Xbox Game Pass Core that will replace Xbox Live Gold?

Change is a constant in the world of gaming, and Microsoft is no stranger to adapting to the evolving needs of gamers. After two decades of Xbox Live Gold, Microsoft has ushered in a new era with Xbox Game Pass Core.

But fear not Xbox Live fans; it’s not a farewell but a transformation. In this article, we’ll delve into what Xbox Game Pass Core is, what it means for gamers, and what exciting changes it brings to your gaming experience.

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What is Xbox Game Pass Core?

Xbox Game Pass Core is poised to be “the evolution of Xbox Live Gold.” It’s a revamped version of the familiar service, offering multiplayer access and a carefully curated collection of Xbox Series X and Xbox One games. If you’ve been an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, your subscription now becomes Xbox Game Pass Core. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting transition.

To join Xbox Game Pass Core, click here.

Xbox Game Pass Core release date

The official Xbox Game Pass Core release date is September 14, 2023. Existing Xbox Live Gold members will seamlessly transition to this new service on that day. This means you can continue to enjoy online multiplayer gaming and join your friends in epic battles while gaining access to a library of 36 top-notch Xbox One and Xbox Series X titles.

Xbox Game Pass Core pricing

One of the most reassuring aspects of Xbox Game Pass Core is its pricing. It remains aligned with the current Xbox Live Gold cost, making it accessible to gamers of all budgets. For just $9.99/£6.99 per month or $59.99/£49.99 annually, you’ll unlock a world of gaming experiences.

As a subscriber, you’ll also receive exclusive member deals and discounts on selected games, ensuring you get the most value from your subscription. Plus, you’ll still be able to enjoy Free Play Days, where you can test out new games before committing.


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The farewell to games with Gold

A significant change accompanying Xbox Game Pass Core is the retirement of Games with Gold. Instead, subscribers can now access a catalog of over 25 games. This collection will include offerings from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, and renowned third-party publishers. The catalog will receive updates up to three times a year, ensuring a fresh gaming experience.

It’s important to note that this service won’t likely include day-one access to upcoming Xbox Series X games, similar to Game Pass Console, Game Pass PC, and Game Pass Ultimate.

Xbox Game Pass Core games: Impressive Day One Lineup

With the launch of Xbox Game Pass Core, gamers will gain access to a stellar lineup of 36 games, providing something for every type of player. From beloved classics to exciting new releases, this collection is a testament to Microsoft’s commitment to delivering quality gaming experiences. Here’s a glimpse of the initial lineup:

  • Among Us
  • Astroneer
  • Celeste
  • Dead Cells
  • Dishonored 2
  • Doom Eternal
  • Fable Anniversary
  • Fallout 4
  • Fallout 76
  • Firewatch
  • Forza Horizon 4
  • Gang Beasts
  • Gears 5
  • Golf With Your Friends
  • Grounded
  • Halo 5: Guardians
  • Halo Wars 2
  • Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
  • Human Fall Flat
  • Inside
  • Limbo
  • Ori & The Will of the Wisps
  • Overcooked 2
  • Payday 2: Crimewave Edition
  • Psychonauts 2
  • Slay the Spire
  • Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
  • Stardew Valley
  • State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
  • Superliminal
  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
  • Unpacking
  • Vampire Survivors

Conclusion

Xbox Game Pass Core is more than just a replacement; it’s a rejuvenation of the gaming experience for Xbox enthusiasts. With its affordable pricing, an ever-evolving game catalog, and the promise of exciting multiplayer adventures, it’s clear that Microsoft is committed to keeping gamers at the heart of its strategy.

So, mark your calendars for September 14, 2023, and get ready to embark on a new gaming journey with Xbox Game Pass Core. Your favorite games, your friends, and a world of adventures await!

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