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[FoxMcChief]

Crazy that rival fans support it better than he does!

How can they be rivals when they already play numerous Xbox games?

 

[HeWhoWalks]

How can they be rivals when they already play numerous Xbox games?

Ask Phil.

 

[adamsapple]

How can they be rivals when they already play numerous Xbox games?

Every screen is an Xbox afterall. They're our brothers from a bluer mother.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Ask Phil.

I just called him, but he couldn’t talk long. He was too busy playing Microsoft’s Call of Duty Black Ops 6 on his Xbox PS5.

 

[DanielG165]

One preview likened this more to Dishonored than Wolfenstein, which if true, just made me more excited for this game.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

I just called him, but he couldn’t talk long. He was too busy playing Microsoft’s Call of Duty Black Ops 6 on his Xbox PS5.

If he were smart he’d be on the best platform -> PC.

 

[FoxMcChief]

If he were smart he’d be on the best platform -> PC.

He’s not poor though.

 

[Metnut]

I just don’t like or care about this IP. Game will have to be a GOTY slam dunk to get me to bite.

 

[DanielG165]

If he were smart he’d be on the best platform -> PC.

I’d imagine Phil has a copy of BLOPS 6 on his 4090, Series X, PS5, and his Xbox handheld which totally doesn’t exist lol.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

He’s not poor though.

We know, which is the problem.

 

[sainraja]

It looks good from the previews. The only thing I am not sure about, and I will keep an open mind when it releases, is the part where they seem to be placing a focus on being able to pick up any object and using it as a weapon. That on its own does not sound bad but I hope that doesn't mean that the "whip" is the only main weapon Indy is going to have?

 

[Xtib81]

Looks extremely dated gameplay wise. We're still throwing bottles to distract completely stupid enemies in late 2024?

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Sounds like an interesting game aimed at the wrong audience marketing-wise. Will pre-order it on PC and hope for native DualSense support.

 

[Heaven Angel]

Can't wait

 

[adamsapple]

Can't wait

Some good physics, on both the debree and seeing the dangly bits on Indy's outfit moving in the shadows as well.

 

[delfrickintree]

I simply don't trust Machine Games. Some part of the game will be awful enough to spoil the whole thing

 

[GymWolf]

This remind me of the veilguard previews...

 

[DeepEnigma]

Some good physics, on both the debree and seeing the dangly bits on Indy's outfit moving in the shadows as well.

They should have mimicked his (Harrison Ford's) walk better. Looks too "gamey."

Everything else looks good physics wise in that clip.

 

[evolve]

How the fuck did Colt Eastwood get to play it?

You'd be surprised by the amount of leakers and shills xbox invites to these events. they even fly them from different countries in europe.

 

[Ozriel]

Colteastwood and “unexpectedly” shilling an Xbox game This guy said Redfall had amazing gunplay before release

Weird comment to make when there’s an entire thread filled with positive previews from multiple outlets. But it’s you.

James Sawyer Ford and expectedly downplaying an Xbox game

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Weird comment to make when there’s an entire thread filled with positive previews from multiple outlets. But it’s you.

James Sawyer Ford and expectedly downplaying an Xbox game

What am I downplaying other than colteastwood’s opinion?

I hope Indy is good, I ain’t trusting Colt though

 

[clarky]

Weird comment to make when there’s an entire thread filled with positive previews from multiple outlets. But it’s you.

James Sawyer Ford and expectedly downplaying an Xbox game

These them same outlets that gave Redfall positive previews at a curated event also?

 

[Ozriel]

These them same outlets that gave Redfall positive previews at a curated event also?

They’re the same outlets that preview every game, yes.

What am I downplaying other than colteastwood’s opinion?

I hope Indy is good, I ain’t trusting Colt though

Good thing Colt’s preview isn’t an outlier, eh?

 

[Revolutionary]

Some good physics, on both the debree and seeing the dangly bits on Indy's outfit moving in the shadows as well.

10/10 great shadows of Indy's dangly bits

 

[clarky]

They’re the same outlets that preview every game, yes.

You mean the ones selected by publishers for exclusive access to titles in return for positive preview pieces?

Come on you know how this works. Or was this title different, was it open access to any journalist?

 

[pasterpl]

I read the GameRant piece. I've been looking forward to the game, hoping for the best, but that dropped my enthusiasm a notch. I'm hesitant about "a game centered on puzzles and exploration," with emphasis on stealth rather than combat and with the latter being largely hand-to-hand.

I guess I was expecting a more Uncharted type action-adventure game, not something that emphasizes puzzles, exploration, and stealth... Not to say it won't be good, just that it seems less like my cup of tea than before. But I'll keep an open mind. Previews can be misleading.

Have you seen any Indiana jones movies at all?

 

[ArcaneNLSC]

Wait not like that

 

[Ozriel]

You mean the ones selected by publishers for exclusive access to titles in return for positive preview pieces?

Come on you know how this works. Or was this title different, was it open access to any journalist?

It certainly was open to a very wide assortment of journalists.

Maybe they really just liked it and thought it made a very good impression?

 

[EverydayBeast]

Indiana Jones a game being sent to PlayStation who has a BETTER Indiana jones in uncharted 5 under wraps.

 

[TheGodfather07]

Its for games like this where gamepass shines. Sub for a month, turn off auto renewal and complete the game within 30 days.

 

[clarky]

It certainly was open to a very wide assortment of journalists.

Maybe they really just liked it and thought it made a very good impression?

I think it looks pretty good, but all these outlets also gave Redfall glowing previews as well and that game barely functioned.

So forgive me for questioning the mainstream media. I don't trust any of them as far as I could throw them.

Maybe they just have to keep one of the industries biggest players on side to keep those advertising dollars and exclusive previews coming in.

Its all the usual suspects in the OP.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Looking good! Can’t wait for reviews in about 5 weeks. Can’t believe we’re so close!

 

[Sethbacca]

I think it looks pretty good, but all these outlets also gave Redfall glowing previews as well and that game barely functioned.

So forgive me for questioning the mainstream media. I don't trust any of them as far as I could throw them.

Maybe they just have to keep one of the industries biggest players on side to keep those adverting dollars and exclusive previews coming in.

Didn't we just have a whole thread in the last couple days where nobody trusts gaming journalists anymore? I guess that's over.

 

[Mister Wolf]

 

[pudel]

Everything I saw sofar looks pretty good to me. Also like the more adventure, less action approach...and this even in first person. Its just something fresh which you dont get every day (not even every year). Nearly sold already.

 

[StueyDuck]

let me guess....are the previews really positive?

A return to form you could say...

 

[OmegaSupreme]

How the fuck did Colt Eastwood get to play it?

He's an excellent xbox nut gobbler. Nothing more to it than that.

 

[Humdinger]

Have you seen any Indiana jones movies at all?

Yeah, I've seen the first (although a long time ago). I remember lots of action, not lots of puzzle-solving and exploration.

 

[clarky]

Watching the video above:

Game looks the part, captured the feel and atmosphere of the earlier movies really well. Graphics are nice as well, always a bonus.

However the combat and enemy AI look shockingly bad. Most of the gameplay shown sees indy sneeking about for a reason. If this is a mostly stealth game then the enemy AI should be a lot better.

Jurys out for me could go either way, hope its good because xbox really need a good run of hits, its about time.

 

[Zacfoldor]

I just don’t like or care about this IP. Game will have to be a GOTY slam dunk to get me to bite.

That's me right here. I'm the right age but the IP in this case is actually a hinderance to me, and not big on FPS so....ehhhhhhhhh.

 

[RCX]

Preview cycles seem like a ritual from another age.

I only trust user reviews, usually 3+ weeks after launch, at this stage.

 

[cyberheater]

I must admit I'm very happy to be wrong about this game.

 

[Gamerguy84]

Looks really good. Wonder how long before it's ported over. If not it is not a big deal. Can play it on a 3070 build i got.

 

[BoxFresh123]

Melee combat looks frustratingly slow.

 

[jason10mm]

Direct comparisons to Thief, Chronicles of Riddick, and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory bode very well...can't wait to pick up a copy (even though I have GamePass--I want this one for posterity).

I think it says a lot about who the reviews think are the audience for this game that they go for such dated references. But if true that would be pretty awesome.

 

[jason10mm]

88 meta incoming.

Is the review score gonna have a nazi apology?

 

[kyussman]

Game looks like too much of a Wolfenstein reskin(which it is),to get excited about it.Obviously it's not a full on shooter,but the design of it still screams of the recent Wolfenstein games to a point where it's quite distracting.

 

[StereoVsn]

After three hours with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, I don't think it's the grand adventure MachineGames is pitching—it's just a fairly basic stealth game

It's visually impressive and made with a clear love for the movies, but its action feels surprisingly limited.

www.pcgamer.com

That one is negative. Does that make you moist?

That’s actually a very balanced preview from PC Gamer. From the sounds of it, we get a good Indy story with somewhat mid gameplay.

That’s kind of unfortunate but a sort of a game I will grab on sale.

 

[Braag]

After three hours with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, I don't think it's the grand adventure MachineGames is pitching—it's just a fairly basic stealth game

It's visually impressive and made with a clear love for the movies, but its action feels surprisingly limited.

www.pcgamer.com

That one is negative. Does that make you moist?

To be fair PC Gamer disliking something, usually means it's actually good.

 

[Ammogeddon]

“This game is shaping up to be one hell of an adventure”*

*I was flown out to LA to play it, put up in a 5 star hotel, had food and drink paid for, and given a $2,000 goodie bag.