To Microsoft, The VR Market Is Not Big Enough To Invest For Xbox
2023 might mark a big momentous shift for the virtual reality market. This year alone has featured some of the newest hardware on the way for the growing industry subgenre. Earlier this February, Sony Interactive Entertainment shipped the PlayStation VR 2. The new peripheral features improvements over the PlayStation 4 predecessor with eye tracking, improved panel resolution per eye, and 3D audio. Additionally, Meta is still very much involved in the market with its own Meta Quest 3 on the way as well. The newest iteration is to cost $499 featuring a smoother performance of the Quest 2 whilst pushing double the graphical resolution as well. Even Apple announced its own Vision Pro XR headset marked at the very Apple $3,499 price. As for Microsoft, the Xbox firm still has cold feet regarding virtual reality. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty explains that the consumer base is not big enough for Microsoft to tackle for its video game division. I think for us, it’s just a bit of wait until there’s an audience there. We’re very fortunate that we have got these big IPs that have turned into ongoing franchises with big communities. We have 10 games that have achieved over 10 million players life-to-date, which is a pretty big accomplishment, but that’s the kind of scale that we need to see success for the game and it’s just, it’s not quite there yet with AR, VR. On PC, there is Microsoft Mixed Reality which virtual reality headset owners can indulge themselves with using most third-party VR devices. And even nodding towards the Microsoft HoloLens, but the Xbox firm is not there yet when it comes to its own retail virtual reality peripheral. Booty’s statement is an ongoing tune that Xbox executive have sung for a few years now. In a previous interview with Kinda Funny Games, Phil Spencer told then that virtual reality was not part of its plans for Xbox. Spencer did go on to celebrate Meta’s Quest 2 as the most ideal approach to virtual reality yet skews the market to be more niché and rather unessential for the Xbox ecosystem. You can read the full report by heading here. What is your response to Xbox’s comment towards virtual reality? Source: The Hollywood Reporter
New Leak Points Towards Metal Gear Solid 4 Coming In Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
Although the wait for a new mainline installment regarding the Metal Gear Solid IP is nearing a decade since its fifth game – Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – shipped, fans are excited on what is on the way. Firstly, a remake for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is on the way. Not to mention Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 which is a remastered compilation of the original trilogy coming later this year. In a following development, the PlayStation Store also revealed that the upcoming remaster collection will also feature the first two Metal Gear games – Metal Gear & Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. The list only grew in a new announcement this week sharing Xbox Series & Nintendo Switch versions alongside the NES version of Metal Gear Solid with Snake’s Revenge attached as well. According to Twitter user @Nitroid, a new finding via the Metal Gear Solid website reveals that there are added placeholder buttons for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Presumably, this new discovery seems to be pointing towards the next ‘Vol. 2’ for the next Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection anticipated. However, the users does go on to elaborate that it does not fully confirm the game is on the way for the Master Collection, but, “suggests new pages for these games are forthcoming.” Other evidence that points against this new speculation is how the current timeline operates too. In that, @Nitroid elaborates that the buttons for currently announced titles redirects to new pages for the Master Collection rather than the pre-existing portal site. Ultimately, while it is possible to embrace this as fact for more games, it is not concrete to be accepted 100 percent as much. What is your hopes for this new finding for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection? Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 ships on October 24, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Hideo Kojima Elaborates He’s Not A Director For The Upcoming Death Stranding Film
From Kojima Productions, one of the latest announcements pertaining to the Japanese developer came from the recent WWDC23 event held by Apple revealing Death Stranding is on the way to Mac. However, there was even more news regarding Death Stranding at the end of 2022. Then, Hideo Kojima at The Game Awards an official sequel is in development for the IP. Additionally, Deadline reported that Death Stranding is underway with a film adaptation as well. With characters motion captured in-engine, it is easy to believe many actors will reprise their role for the live-action film. This plays into part with the recent opening of a Los Angeles division for Kojima Productions emphasizing on film, music, and television that month. Earlier in June, Kojima himself went to Twitter to clarify his involvement on the film for his first independent release. Mostly, he explains that he is hands deep, but not in the director’s chair. One large surprise that has yet to be clarified is PlayStation Productions’ involvement in the motion picture. Despite Death Stranding being an owned property by Sony Interactive Entertainment, it does not appear to be an attached endeavor to the video game film division. It is instead being produced by Hammerstone Studios. This year, PlayStation Pictures plans to release three features across movie theaters & television. Already, HBO’s The Last of Us aired in January. Later in July, Peacock is to air the upcoming Twisted Metal television series as well. And August is to feature Gran Turismo on the silver screen as well. Are you surprised by Kojima’s presence for the Death Stranding film?
Six Days In Fallujah Hits Early Access This Week
When players look towards realistic shooters like Call of Duty & Battlefield, there is a clear line when comparing these titles to real life events. While these games no matter the time period emphasize on certain battles or aspects, users typically view these elements to be noted as a reflection on the events due to the sheer scale – such as the Battle of Normandy for example. However, other titles shrew up controversy in its execution. In that, Six Days in Fallujah is the prime example as it has been a game that faced heavy pushback being a retelling for the Second Battle of Fallujah. Originally intended to ship in 2011, the title was dropped by publisher Konami and effectively canceled. By 2021, it was revealed to be back in development. The battle the game follows has been recorded the ‘bloodiest’ regarding U.S. involvement since its engagement with Vietnam half a century ago. This week, Six Days in Fallujah is now available for Early Access via Steam. You can watch the new trailer in the video below: “Six Days in Fallujah begins Early Access with a uniquely tactical all-human 4-player fireteam experience in which coordination and proficiency are essential. Stay tight with your team and move carefully, because these AI enemies use the same tactics against you that made the Second Battle of Fallujah among the bloodiest in half a century,” the Steam overview reads. “Marines never knew what was behind the next door. In Six Days, neither do you. Each time you start a mission, buildings are re-shaped inside and out, enemies take up new positions, and different threats emerge. You’ll never know what to expect — just like actual combat. Unlike most games, AI enemies in Six Days can move anywhere on the battlefield and deploy a wide range of tactics against you. “They will stalk, flank, and ambush you, coordinate attacks against you, lure you into traps, and much more. It’s very difficult to survive without your team. There are no front lines here. Enemies can attack from anywhere. To make matters worse, you’re constantly moving between blindingly bright outdoors and terrifyingly dark indoors. The defender has all the advantages. And you’re not the defender.“ Are you planning to pick up Six Days in Fallujah? Six Days in Fallujah is out now via Early Access for PC.
