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[jbug617]

Some of them did go to 343i I thought. There were guys from ND and Valve at 343i

I think he is talking about the last batch of people from ND and from Irrational. Nobody know what studios they are at.

 

[xJavonta]

And then you realized that they brought it on themselves with their actions (or lack of!) in the last few years. You can't blame anyone at all for being skeptical. If they bring the goods people will be quiet.

It'll still be here in full force when they do, which is the sad part

 

[benny_a]

 

[Polishin8r]

Sir You are a magician

 

[Winterfang]

Xbox season is Bugs. I think we have our winner.

 

[TheOddOne]

Ryse was always said to be some sort of hybrid game using the Kinect and controller, recent rumors have it as a "better with Kinect" game.

Was it ever stated which studios the naughty Dog and Irrational guys MS hired are going to? I don't remember them stating they were for 343I.

Two irrational guys are working for the core publishing team, one is a producer on multiple projects and the other is doing techical stuff.

The ND guy is a mystery as where he fits. There are two Sucker Punch guys working on a next generation project for MS.

Another thing that does not fit is that MS is looking for a Narrative Designer with passion for FPS in Richmond VA, but they don't have a studio there (As far as I know). It's not a typo, the job listing has been doing the rounds on other sites too.

Still trying to find zie patterns.

 

[harmonize]

Not to devalue what is sure to be an extremely used and quality gif, but this thread is less "Xbox vs. Playstation" and more "shitting in a thread with inane and unneeded cynicism vs. not being a complete asshat over the internet".

 

[Winterfang]

Not to devalue what is sure to be an extremely used and quality gif, but this thread is less "Xbox vs. Playstation" and more "shitting in a thread with inane and unneeded cynicism vs. not being a complete asshat over the internet".

Relax man.

 

[harmonize]

Relax man.

I am relaxed, just calling it like I see it.

 

[Winterfang]

Yeah, but we already had a person banned in this topic because he couldn't take the heat. That's enough I believe.

 

[Chuck Norris]

MS had a lot more than that in the first few years of 360

 

[George Claw M.D.]

Xbox season is Bugs. I think we have our winner.

I'm not sure you understand the meaning of that gif.

Bugs is really posting duck hunting season so that Daffy gets killed. So in this alteration, Bugs is advocating the death of Xbox. =p

 

[Kaako]

More new IPs are great. Just please don't be heavily Kinect focused. Minimal integration is fine but don't go overboard with it unless it's build from the ground up with Kinect in mind.

 

[LightOfTruth]

More new IPs are great. Just please don't be heavily Kinect focused. Minimal integration is fine but don't go overboard with it unless it's build from the ground up with Kinect in mind.

My feelings exactly.

 

[Danthrax]

Why is the background on top of his hand? Was this an actual mistake in the movie?

 

[Doffen]

Why is the background on top of his hand? Was this an actual mistake in the movie?

Probably to stop the movement in the background for the gif.

 

[FordGTGuy]

Masterful!

I have one more mission if you wish to accept it.

Put Casuals on Florida, Playstation on Georgia, Xbox on Alabama and Wii U on Mississippi.

 

[enzo_gt]

This is like, the best possible news for the Durango, and my biggest concern for MS.

 

[CadetMahoney]

More new IPs are great. Just please don't be heavily Kinect focused. Minimal integration is fine but don't go overboard with it unless it's build from the ground up with Kinect in mind.

Speaking of Kinect integration it would be interesting what 3rd party games come up with if Kinect 2 comes with every model. Even if it's minimal would be a nice difference than cross-platform exact same experience. Let alone that light thing surrounding the tv, super finishes in fighting games exclusive no doubt. Tournaments would be interesting.

 

[Katzii]

I think I would be raising my hopes too high if one of these IPs is for a mascot platformer game.

I would gladly return to the XBox scene if that were the case though!

 

[grosvenor_92]

I don't want any of them to involve Kinect and what are the chances they show them at E3 ?

 

[enzo_gt]

Just read through this thread. Goddamn the assumptions and conjectures people are making are blowing my mind. Someone even said Microsoft doesn't have a plan, that's how insane this thread is.

 

[Spongebob]

I don't want any of them to involve Kinect and what are the chances they show them at E3 ?

All of them will have some sort of Kinect functionality integrated since Kinect will be packed in with all nextbox SKUs. Though this doesn't mean that these games will be Kinect focused games.

 

[CUD]

All or most of them being Kinect games is quite possible.

 

[stktt]

All or most of them being Kinect games is quite possible.

They'll probably be multiplayer, co-op third person shooters controlled through Kinect and covered in ingame advertisements about TV shows.

That should cover all bases.

 

[Clay Davis]

They guy is one of the managers running the "Core" publishing initiative. Almost all the positions have already been filled (Some have been working there for two years signing deals). Most of their joblistings have this signature phrase:

There are some different projects floating around:

• New effort to create a franchise that blends the best elements of games and TV/film. Maybe related to their LA Studio, who is also kind of scouting for the same thing.
• The Core Games Publishing team’s charter is to partner with the best developers in the world to create the next great core franchises for this generation and future generations of Xbox. Makes me think that they are not only looking at US or Canada based developers, but also Europe. Crytek's Ryse could also fit here.
• They are looking for a Senior Producer to drive the future of gaming through a hybrid of AAA core games and service-based experiences, technology, and business model.
• They are looking for a producer to work with Epic. Either could be the next Gears or new IP.
  They were looking for Design Director with proven creative and leadership ability to work with external developers on Microsoft’s core titles, including shooters, RPGs, action/adventure, etc.

very nice work. thanks.

RPG huh? Marlow Briggs - RPG set in noir futuristic world. MY GOD! I hope that's what they have planned.

 

[Sulik2]

Well now we know what all those new studios Microsoft opened over the last few years have been doing. Destiny halo 2 anniversary and two new first party IPs at launch would probably make for a pretty strong launch. I would assume the other two new IPs will launch for next holiday because 4 new IPs at launch seems a little crazy.

 

[Doffen]

Well now we know what all those new studios Microsoft opened over the last few years have been doing. Destiny halo 2 anniversary and two new first party IPs at launch would probably make for a pretty strong launch. I would assume the other two new IPs will launch for next holiday because 4 new IPs at launch seems a little crazy.

Halo 2 came out in 04.

 

[Clay Davis]

Well now we know what all those new studios Microsoft opened over the last few years have been doing. Destiny halo 2 anniversary and two new first party IPs at launch would probably make for a pretty strong launch. I would assume the other two new IPs will launch for next holiday because 4 new IPs at launch seems a little crazy.

crazy? they need to start as they mean to go on. four, new and more importantly good IPs at launch would silence a lot of the complaints about abandoning the core and will hopefully sell enough to show microsoft that there's demand for new, good IP.

 

[Reiko]

All or most of them being Kinect games is quite possible.

Every Durango game will have Kinect functionality.

You need to be a little broader.

 

[Clay Davis]

Every Durango game will have Kinect functionality.

You need to be a little broader.

should be interesting if true. I hope the next fallout has some voice command elements like skyrim.

man, doing the dragon shouts is amazing and pretty darn funny at time.

 

[Jac_Solar]

Candidate Requirements:
- Must have 6-8+ years of experience in video games. 1-3+ years' experience in a leadership capacity is a huge plus.
- Extensive experience with 3D level design tools (UnrealEd, Kismet, Maya, Max, Hammer, Radiant or similar 3D editor).
- Extensive experience hands-on developing single-player levels and multiplayer levels for a first-person-shooter or third-person-game. Experience in preparing level sections with unique gameplay moments, puzzles or platforming a big plus!
- Driven to make fantastic levels with great flow and layout, to tell a story while guiding the player experience.
- Previous experience and interest with a gameplay Scripting language or high level programming language. Some artistic background, formal or otherwise, 2D or 3D, is a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of the game development process
- Works well under deadlines and has strong verbal and written communication skills.

Type: Permanent
Advertised By:Microsoft
Contact:HR
Date Posted:1/31/2013 2:22:44 AM

http://www.computerwork.com/Applica...ck-Tusk-Studios-809609-Permanent-Vancouver-BC

Lead character artist, Senior Animation engineer, Senior Systems engineer requests also posted on the site today.

Senior Systems Engineer: http://www.computerwork.com/Jobs/lH...ck-Tusk-Studios-803734-Permanent-Vancouver-BC

Senior Animation Engineer: http://www.computerwork.com/Jobs/7D...ck-Tusk-Studios-798474-Permanent-Vancouver-BC

Lead Character Artist: http://www.computerwork.com/Jobs/uU...ck-Tusk-Studios-809609-Permanent-Vancouver-BC

 

[Clay Davis]

good find. so we definitely know they have at least one first person and one third person shooter in development?

 

[TheOddOne]

This was also posted in previous thread:

BigPark is also reportedly working on a AAA title at the moment (developers of Joy Ride). I assumed they were working on a crappy motion control-based game, but it's supposedly going to be a big new IP for Microsoft. I don't think we'll hear about it until next year, though. (If anyone's wondering, I heard this from a friend of someone who did a co-op work term there.)

 

[Omega]

good find. so we definitely know they have at least one first person and one third person shooter in development?

it says or.

 

[Clay Davis]

This was also posted in previous thread:

very nice. joyride was a very enjoyable game.

it says or.

yes, but I'm assuming they have one first person and one third person game in development based on the various posts about looking for people experienced in both.

I'm probably wrong, but I'm ever the optimist that they have one of each in development.

 

[Zeppelin]

Taking Microsoft's past 3 E3s or so into account I'm gonna say they're all gonna be shit. I don't think my faith in MS could get any lower. They're gonna have to work real hard to convince me to buy their next system. And I own like 50 games for their current one.

 

[TheOddOne]

I wonder how that is going to fair at launch. Will people overlook stuff for the bigger titles in line-up?

 

[mattiewheels]

Gonna take some effort to build that bridge again.

It's like MS took GAF to the prom, then ditched them and started making out with someone else, thinking "Ehhhh...someone else'll give 'em a ride home."

 

[Clay Davis]

Taking Microsoft's past 3 E3s or so into account I'm gonna say they're all gonna be shit. I don't think my faith in MS could get any lower. They're gonna have to work real hard to convince me to buy their next system. And I own like 50 games for their current one.

I can understand this, but at the same time, the presentations weren't wholly devoid of stuff for the core gamer, it simply wasn't a first party reveal fest or full of exclusive titles.

I wonder how that is going to far at launch. Will people overlook stuff for the bigger titles in line-up?

everything is shaping up very nicely. now we need to hear about some of those ps4 launch titles.

Gonna take some effort to build that bridge again.

It's like MS took GAF to the prom, then ditched them and started making out with someone else, thinking "Ehhhh...someone else'll give 'em a ride home."

well done, sir. well done. lol.

 

[Derrick01]

everything is shaping up very nicely. now we need to hear about some of those ps4 launch titles.

Don't expect much. There hasn't been a Sony console yet with an amazing launch lineup, it takes at least a year to really get going. It wouldn't shock me at all if MS repeats the 360 and has a much better launch lineup.

 

[Winterfang]

I wonder how that is going to fair at launch. Will people overlook stuff for the bigger titles in line-up?

How do you read twitter? It's always a head ache for me.

 

[Amir0x]

Kinect sports is great. The bowling alone is worth the price of the whole system. I love seeing the replays after the game. Also, since Kinect, how has Microsoft imploded as a gaming company? I know you said "to you" but what types of games did they not deliver on that you were hoping for? I had so many games to play, so many types, so many genres, I just don't have nearly the time to play them all. What is it that you are looking for that ms does not provide as a gaming company? Just curious because Sony and MS are identical to me as far as enjoyment (I play xbox more as I have a ton of xbla games). I own both systems and will own the next two.

Also, I see this new narrative on GAF that MS is losing the "core" gamer. Where the fuck did this start? Unless I'm dead wrong, isn't MS going into the "next generation" with strong sales of the 360, kinect, and xbl subscriptions? Was there some huge ms only dropoff that showed that "core" gamers were tired of ms?

I have a PC. The absolutely only thing that matters to me is exclusive titles to these systems. Since Kinect, the Xbox 360 has become a wasteland of horrifically controlling garbageware, including the Kinect Sports abomination that you're lauding here, the system has basically been devoid of any interesting exclusive properties. It had ONE game since Kinect came out that I was able to fall in love with, and that's Forza Horizons. And even then, I'm just being nice - everything from them is fucking Fables, Halo, Forza or Gears or some shitty Kinect game that only a mother could love.

So if because of Microsoft's new focus they have no compelling exclusives, the system is basically worthless to me. That is what they have become since Kinect.

 

[V_Ben]

Don't expect much. There hasn't been a Sony console yet with an amazing launch lineup, it takes at least a year to really get going. It wouldn't shock me at all if MS repeats the 360 and has a much better launch lineup.

You're going to be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Feindflug]

I wonder how that is going to fair at launch. Will people overlook stuff for the bigger titles in line-up?

I guess he's talking about both PS4 & Durango line-ups right? now things are getting interesting, this E3 sounds like it'll be a lot of fun!

 

[DopeyFish]

Don't expect much. There hasn't been a Sony console yet with an amazing launch lineup, it takes at least a year to really get going. It wouldn't shock me at all if MS repeats the 360 and has a much better launch lineup.

MS had a fantastic launch but post launch was woeful- the wait for oblivion was excruciating.

I blame that on more of a lack of XBLA titles... There really wasn't much to tide us over - don't even think Microsoft was exactly prepared for how popular XBLA would be

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Kinect Four

 

[Clay Davis]

Don't expect much. There hasn't been a Sony console yet with an amazing launch lineup, it takes at least a year to really get going. It wouldn't shock me at all if MS repeats the 360 and has a much better launch lineup.

true enough. I'm hoping they'll push the boat out this time though. most of their studios have rumoured to be working on next gen titles for some time, so unless they pull a nintendo and hold back titles for strategic reasons, I think we might be in store for a great line up.

personally though, I thought the ps3 launch line up was great. ridge racer 7, motorstorm, resistance, virtua fighter 5.

 

[LuuKyK]

everything is shaping up very nicely. now we need to hear about some of those ps4 launch titles.

I doubt you will get some information about PS4 titles form that guy, considering his last tweets about Playstation overall. lol

How do you read twitter? It's always a head ache for me.

Start from top to bottom in that image.

 

[StuBurns]

How many exclusives did they both have announced before the systems launched last time? Must have been around twenty each. So to shock me, they need about thirty I guess.