With native MKV file support. I wonder if it would be possible to create a Video organization application like Kodi and have it run natively on X1 now. That would be killer.
I agree but some of those titles are PC buys for me. The evil within, dragon age, middle earth shadow of mordor, gta5, far cry 4 on PC. Others like destiny and assassins creed ps4 buys because I have a pretty huge friend list on ps4 now comparatively.
The list of games that I don't want (from that pic) is shorter than the ones I do...
Aren't XB1 apps very similar to the Windows 8 apps? Plex, for example, has a decent app for windows 8 and I believe is working on an app for XB1.
new geometry wars coming this year woohoo!!
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08...ars-dimensions-kings-quest-revivals-announced
The list of games that I don't want (from that pic) is shorter than the ones I do...
Sorry, man. I was a long-time proponent of WMC, dating back to 2005. Loved it. Still think its the best interface for a DVR system. But the writing has been on the wall ever since Wndows 7 was released with no changes to WMC. Its dead. Opening up cablecard was simply "well I guess we're not doing anything with this" and God bless Ceton for trying to keep the blood pumping, but WMC is so done. The exclusion of an extender app in the X1 should be a loud and clear message. Especially since Extenders are essentially RDP sessions for the interface and all the work for the video streaming part is definitely done already.Based upon that list of updates, one thing that I would love to see, which should be in the realm of possibilities, is a version of Windows Media Center brought to the XBOX One. Microsoft pretty much shafted all WMC users when they shuttered the development team, but the software is pretty much the only viable solution because nothing else supports premium channels (e.g. HBO). I have an Ethernet-based tuner, which would be easily accessible for my XBOX One... especially since it sits right beside said tuner.
Speaking of vocal minority's, where's my HD remake of Project Gotham Racing 2!?I don't know what the IGN article says, but I read about this on Ars. Ars's original article just noted that Geometry Wars was by some developer that just does mobile games; however, said developer is actually comprised of old Bizarre Creations staff! D:
Based upon that list of updates, one thing that I would love to see, which should be in the realm of possibilities, is a version of Windows Media Center brought to the XBOX One. Microsoft pretty much shafted all WMC users when they shuttered the development team, but the software is pretty much the only viable solution because nothing else supports premium channels (e.g. HBO). I have an Ethernet-based tuner, which would be easily accessible for my XBOX One... especially since it sits right beside said tuner.
I don't know what the IGN article says, but I read about this on Ars. Ars's original article just noted that Geometry Wars was by some developer that just does mobile games; however, said developer is actually comprised of old Bizarre Creations staff! D:
From reading that article they don't mention it is going to be out for other platforms. I'm hoping at least on pc. I was interested in the game after playing the last tomb raider.
It's all but spelled out for us.
[Is there a time limit on the exclusivity period?
"Yes, the deal has a duration. I didn't buy it. I don't own the franchise."]
The wording always mentioned 'Holiday 2015', so that is pretty obvious. Considering that Microsoft didn't outright buy the title, or permanent exclusivity, that means that SE would be crazy not to port it to other consoles. It's already cross-gen, so that means the assets will be easily portable already as opposed to being specifically developed directly to a particular console's hardware.
PS4 basically guaranteed, PS3 probable, PC decent possibility. And if you want to play it day 1, then 360/XB1.
The timed exclusivity deal on Tomb Raider sure created a lot of bad publicity for MS and Square-Enix, but so did the deal with Plants vs Zombies, and I see only a smaller minority of people who are still angry about that, now that the game is about to launch.
I think the decision was stupid. Tomb Raider 2013's best selling platform was the PS3, and the PS4 outsold Xbox One 2:1. A game's hype is highest around it's launch, and generally sales on games that are ported over later, are lower on the neglected platform (I'm basing this idea off past examples like Mass Effect).
I know that Square-Enix didn't want the game to compete directly against Uncharted, but I still think this timed-exclusivity bit is going to cost them a lot of sales. It might have been smarter to just do a cross-platform release outside of Uncharted's release window.
For MS, there's already this perception that they're bad for the gaming community, and I don't think they're winning any fans over by purchasing timed-exclusivity deals on games that would otherwise have a multiplatform release. It makes me want to root against Xbox One sales numbers, more than ever, so that their install base will be small enough that 3rd party publishers won't be tempted into taking MS bribes anymore. I'm sure that's not the desired effect MS was looking for.
Your comparison to destiny is laughable. Destiny is still coming out on the xb1. The gear is going to be outclassed quickly and the ship and sparrow are cosmetic only. Otherwise there is one crucible map and one strike not on the xb1 at launch. Big deal...the game is the same otherwise. Nothing stripped out and you still get it on September 9Sony and Microsoft both deserve the same bad publicity for this kind of crap. I wish timed exclusives would go away, period. It's one thing for a platform to have an exclusive franchise, but it's another thing when they delay the release on an opposing platform just because someone wrote a big check. I wonder how much money Sony paid to Bungie for the Destiny timed-exclusive content?
Some might call them bribes, but I see them as stop-gap payments out of desperation to make up for a lack of solid exclusive first and third party titles for both platforms. Other than Destiny, it's quite sad that the biggest hits on the PS4/XB1 this year are likely to be remakes of Last of Us and Halo.
Most of this and the rest that you said is baseless and formed on the basis of opinions of the wrong people.The timed exclusivity deal on Tomb Raider sure created a lot of bad publicity for MS and Square-Enix, but so did the deal with Plants vs Zombies, and I see only a smaller minority of people who are still angry about that, now that the game is about to launch.
Your comparison to destiny is laughable. Destiny is still coming out on the xb1. The gear is going to be outclassed quickly and the ship and sparrow are cosmetic only. Otherwise there is one crucible map and one strike not on the xb1 at launch. Big deal...the game is the same otherwise. Nothing stripped out and you still get it on September 9