September 4th 2024.
In recent times, both Microsoft and Sony have been facing a lot of criticism due to their actions. The letters section of the Wednesday newspaper is buzzing with discussions about the recent news regarding these two companies. One reader has even called for more Xbox mobile games to be developed. If you want to join in on these conversations, you can email us your thoughts at the given email address.
The past day has been quite eventful, especially for people who have been following the news about the high-level executives at these companies. It's safe to say that they have not been performing well and have been portrayed as incompetent and out of touch with their respective businesses. For instance, the former boss of Blizzard has openly criticized Phil Spencer and the state of Xbox. It's refreshing to see someone speak the truth, as it's evident that Phil is trying to deflect the blame for the failures of Xbox onto the industry as a whole, when in reality, it's his own doing.
Unfortunately, it seems like Phil has convinced himself that his actions are justified, making it less likely for him to make any necessary changes. In my opinion, the entire management team at Xbox needs to be replaced, and there should be no room for excuses. On the other hand, we have Sony, who is known for its silence and lack of transparency. They recently shut down Concord after only 11 days, which raises questions about their leadership. Maybe the joint-CEOs of PlayStation have made the wise decision to scrap the project and focus on creating quality games, or maybe they have something else in the works. Unfortunately, we'll never know because they refuse to communicate with their audience.
If I were an investor in either of these companies, I would be furious with the current state of affairs. Xbox has been wasting money left and right, and Sony's decision to cancel Concord seems like a foolish move that will hurt their profits. It's disappointing to see such incompetence at the top level of these companies, with their employees and customers bearing the brunt of it.
Moving on, let's talk about the recent developments in the gaming industry, particularly the closure of Concord. As expected, most people are not too upset about it, but it does raise a question. Can the gaming industry learn from this failure? Unfortunately, it's unlikely as the industry is known for its toxic environment and will probably repeat the same mistakes. On a brighter note, we can look forward to the release of a bigger and better Concord 2 in the near future.
One reader has expressed his disappointment with Sony's decision to release Concord while they could have focused on bringing The Last of Us Factions to PC. The multiplayer community has been eagerly waiting for this game, and it's a shame that Sony has ignored them in favor of other titles. I agree that Factions is an exceptional multiplayer game and should be made available to a wider audience. Perhaps we can start a petition to urge Sony to reconsider their decision.
Now, let's shift our focus to the world of mobile gaming. Despite Microsoft's claims of thinking beyond consoles and tapping into the mobile market, we have yet to see any significant progress in this area. As an observer, it's becoming apparent that Phil Spencer's time as the head of Xbox may be coming to an end. This is not because of his decisions regarding Xbox or Game Pass, as those have been generally well-received. However, his handling of other aspects of the business has been underwhelming. For example, despite acknowledging the potential of mobile gaming, there has been a lack of effort in developing mobile games for Xbox. We haven't seen a mobile version of popular games like Gears or Halo, which is a missed opportunity. Other companies, such as Netflix, have ventured into the world of gaming, so why hasn't Xbox done the same?
It's worth mentioning that the PC gaming market has seen some progress under Phil's leadership, but even that has been a slow and gradual process. They still have a long way to go before they can compete with Steam. Moreover, the Xbox app feels like a third-party application rather than something developed by the creators of the Windows operating system. It's surprising that Microsoft, a company known for its innovations, hasn't been able to make any significant strides in the mobile gaming market.
On a different note, it's exciting to hear that Xbox may be bringing back Activision's Transformers games, possibly as remasters for multiple platforms. This news comes as a surprise, as it's not something that most people would expect from Microsoft. The first two Cybertron games were well-received, and it would be great to see a modern sequel set on Earth. However, considering the cost of making a game of this scale, it's unlikely that we'll see it anytime soon. It's a shame that Transformers, as a franchise, may not have enough pull to justify the budget needed for a successful game. Perhaps a massive budget like the one used for Star Wars Outlaws would be necessary, but even then, the game's success is not guaranteed.
To sum it up, both Microsoft and Sony have a long way to go before they can regain the trust of their investors and consumers. With the gaming industry constantly evolving, it's crucial for these companies to adapt and innovate to stay ahead of the curve. Let's hope that we'll see some positive changes in the near future.
Recently, both Microsoft and Sony have been facing some negative attention. The Wednesday letters page has been buzzing with reactions to the news, and one reader has even called for more Xbox mobile games. If you want to join in on the discussion, all you have to do is send an email.
It's been quite a day for incompetent and out of touch business executives, hasn't it? First, the former boss of Blizzard publicly criticized Phil Spencer and the way he's been handling Xbox. It's refreshing to see someone speak the truth, because let's face it, Phil has been trying to shift the blame for all of Xbox's problems onto the industry, when in reality, it's his own mismanagement that's causing the issues.
But the problem is, Phil seems to have convinced himself that he's doing everything right, so there's little chance of him fixing things. In my opinion, both he and his team need to be replaced. Xbox needs fresh leadership and no more excuses.
And then there's Sony, who have been surprisingly quiet. They recently shut down Concord after just 11 days. Yes, you read that right, only 11 days! Now, this could be seen as a wise decision by their new joint-CEOs, who may have put an end to the project before it became a bigger problem. Or, it could be a sign of poor leadership. We can't say for sure because Sony has been keeping everything under wraps.
If I were an investor in either of these companies, I would be extremely frustrated right now. Xbox has been wasting money left and right, and Sony has made a questionable decision that could potentially harm their biggest moneymaker. It's a shame to see such incompetence in this industry sometimes.
Moving on, let's talk about Concord. It seems that the game is no longer with us. I doubt anyone will be too upset about that, but I can't help but wonder what the games industry can learn from this. Then again, considering the state of the industry, I highly doubt they'll learn anything.
But let me be the first to say that I am eagerly anticipating the release of "Concord 2". I'm sure it will be bigger and better than its predecessor.
In other news, I can't understand why Sony decided to create Concord when they could have released The Last Of Us Factions on PC. A simple port of the PlayStation 3 game would have sufficed. The PC community has been begging for it. It's a shame that Sony has been releasing some of their top franchises on PC, yet leaving out something for the multiplayer community.
Speaking of PC, as an armchair CEO with no real knowledge of anyone's roles at Microsoft, I believe it may be time for Phil Spencer to step down. Not because of his decisions regarding Xbox or Game Pass, but because of everything else. We've been hearing for years that Microsoft is looking beyond consoles and focusing on mobile gaming. So where are the mobile games? Why aren't we seeing the likes of Gears or Halo on mobile devices? And what about a mobile subscription for Game Pass with native mobile games? It's like they tried streaming and then just gave up.
And while their progress on PC has been slow, it's still not enough to compete with Steam. The Xbox app feels more like a third-party app rather than something from the creators of Windows. It's disappointing to see that they haven't made more progress in creating a version of Windows that works well for portable devices.
It's worth noting that Phil's job title hasn't included "Xbox" since 2017, yet outside of the Xbox brand, Microsoft seems a bit lost.
In more positive news, it seems that Xbox may be bringing back Activision's Transformers games, possibly as remasters for multiple platforms. This could be in celebration of the franchise's 40th anniversary, although it's not something that many people would know about.
Personally, I loved the first two Cybertron games and I would love to see a modern sequel set on Earth. However, I'm not sure if it's financially feasible. It would require a huge budget similar to Star Wars Outlaws, and I don't think Transformers has the same level of appeal. And even if it did, I don't think people would trust a game based on the franchise to be good enough to justify the cost. It's a shame, really.
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