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Xbox - The Road to Recovery
The dust has begun to settle since the knockout show that Xbox managed to produce as part of Summer Games Fest and I wanted to spend some time to reflect on what that means for me as a player. As someone that shifted to mainly playing within the PlayStation and sometimes PC platforms since the release of the PS4 it’s been a while since I’ve paid too much attention to Xbox given the games released exclusive to the platform have never really held my interest all that well in comparison to what HAS from the PlayStation brand since the release of the Xbox One.
That being said, I am of an era of gamers that saw a dramatic shift of players into the Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE Service that was plentiful of online experiences and king of action shooters back in the day. The gaming landscape has changed quite a bit since then and although what Xbox have shown doesn’t have me rushing out to buy a console, it does have me excited about Xbox games again.
I’ll preface the video in that I really do not care for the ‘console wars’ as I honestly believe everyone should play where they like and what they like. This video is entirely aimed at voicing my opinion on why Xbox is doing to appeal to ME personally more than they have in years gone by.
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video.
Please consider subscribing as I'll be doing more discussions and reviews of a similar nature in the future. Any feedback in the comments is happily received.
Hope to see you again, real soon!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:08 Revisiting the Xbox One
07:10 Xbox Series and Game Pass
09:23 The Future of Xbox
13:11 Outro
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Komentáře

  • @Manixx_xMx_MMA
    @Manixx_xMx_MMA Před 9 hodinami

    Play on whatever makes you happy

  • @unk_101_GHOST
    @unk_101_GHOST Před 3 dny

    Cap

  • @drip_fu_panda
    @drip_fu_panda Před 3 dny

    loved this game, planning on getting a vr and the game cus I wanna catch up for the new one

  • @thekotabear3262
    @thekotabear3262 Před 3 dny

    Eh. Xbox gamepass service was out again yesterday. Theyre having a rough go of it

  • @fionnmaccuill415
    @fionnmaccuill415 Před 3 dny

    Not a chance they are shocking.

  • @Grantallica
    @Grantallica Před 3 dny

    Another great video man I have been back and forth between Xbox and PlayStation over the years, and one thing I've come to realise is that the box you play on doesn't matter all that much, you go where you enjoy the experience. That's kind of what Xbox and Microsoft have finally realised too, with their whole branding of Xbox now being about the experience, rather than the console. Heck we know of people playing games through their Samsung TVs with Game Pass now I think Xbox have conceded the traditional 'console war' because they know there's no coming back from the Xbox One. What they can hope for now is that people chuck them £15 a month every once in a while to enjoy an experience, and when you total up that potential income vs the profit & loss of trying to force people into the physical ecosystem, it's clearly the best business strategy for them now

  • @PitchPirate
    @PitchPirate Před 3 dny

    PlayStation people are obsessed with bashing Xbox users. Xbox users just wanna have fun. Don’t know what’s a better console but I know what all the boring miserable whiny people I ever met play 😂

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před 3 dny

      @@PitchPirate Haha, I sense some bias 😂 I find there is toxic behaviour on both sides of the argument which is why I sit firmly in the middle and just take the best from everything for myself 😊

  • @Developer-bb2sw
    @Developer-bb2sw Před 3 dny

    Xbox has recovered since 2019. It has the best console, the best service, the best experience. Playstation, the great console of exclusives, does not have a decent exclusive that justifies the purchase of the console.

  • @kingsleyjackson8287

    No physical,no buying

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před 3 dny

      @@kingsleyjackson8287 It’s a fair argument if that’s what’s important to you. Though those that appreciate physical over those that appreciate value in the subscription model are for sure the minority right now.

    • @cyborgchimpy
      @cyborgchimpy Před 3 dny

      @@Liquidizer_96 i'm sure you will say the same when one day the service will close and all your favourite games will be forever gone. dont get me wrong I buy a lot digital as well, but I buy my favourite games on physical media. definitive editions usually when they become available.

  • @hulkhogan12345
    @hulkhogan12345 Před 3 dny

    Embarrassing, Xbox is dead.. Sony made them go 3rd party mate.. any games that do come out will come on PlayStation aswell.. and will run better on PS5. Sony outselling Xbox 6/1, yeah they e been quiet for a while but got games coming soon.. now with the PS5 pro coming out, Xbox sales will be even worse.

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před 3 dny

      @@hulkhogan12345 I’m not sure I quite believe the rumour mill with all Xbox 1st party eventually coming to PlayStation, I think Xbox will take wins in some of their smaller games by doing that but I also reckon they will continue to hold back their main franchises for those that stay in the Xbox eco-system. We shall see I suppose.

  • @Undying3001
    @Undying3001 Před 3 dny

    The Coalition has done nothing to earn our hype.

    • @Yoshikiraa
      @Yoshikiraa Před 3 dny

      Right I’ve never found any gears game interesting hop it’ll change with d day

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před 3 dny

      @@Undying3001 I don’t entirely disagree with you - but I prefer to stay on the side of optimism. At the very least, they’ve hit the right note with the concept alone in E Day.

  • @diamandshine8076
    @diamandshine8076 Před 4 dny

    Its great seeing someone talking about Xbox’s recovery, not bashing it even harder like all of the “popular” tech channels usually do. Great video and go Team Xbox!!! 💚😁

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před 4 dny

      @@diamandshine8076 Thank you kindly. I love games as a whole so don’t really see the point in concentrating heavily on the negatives gone by as opposed to the potentially bright future of all of us just being able to play more great games! The history of how we got to here is important but more important is where we’re going to next!

  • @finallyanime
    @finallyanime Před 12 dny

    interesting, been seeing a lot of dead space reviews on the remake lately. clearly on peoples minds. i loveddd playing it. only 100 hours but i was really hoping theyd remake the 2nd one...apparently it's on ice...just sad. EA kills everything. being in an interconnected ship was super fun but good lord the map was horrible. tho idk how they couldve improved it. yeah RE when you had to fight the blind dude was peak RE. Only criticism...people have reviewed the hell outta this game. we dont really need a summary or any rundown at all. I'd rather hear what you thought about the gameplay or what youd have improved. Tho it's sad you didnt like the story. Like dang man. Fixing the ship and escaping, what else are you gonna be motivated by though. seems a bit unfair.

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před 12 dny

      @@finallyanime Yeah I think Dead Space 2 (Remake Series) for the moment isn’t going to be any time soon and I hope that it does get a chance because I think the gameplay and world building is top tier stuff. Agree with the map being dreadful though haha I take the criticism on board and to be honest it’s one I had of myself when I was putting this video together. I actually re-wrote the whole script for this because I realised I kinda JUST explained the game and not too many of my thoughts on it so I tried to adjust what I had into something more inclusive of my actual opinion. I did choose the first few games I did videos on to somewhat clear out my own back log and get a grip on editing and writing a bit more so I do treat them as a first attempt at all of this. As for my thoughts on the story, I guess it’s mostly the overall delivery that didn’t really have me hooked as I mentioned. I’d worked out the Marker plot twist quite a while before it was actually revealed (not entirely but enough) for it to just carry a lot less weight when it happened. I didn’t hate it at all but I just didn’t find it as gripping as I’d liked. Thanks for the comment and appreciate the time!

  • @krnrgrs9672
    @krnrgrs9672 Před 12 dny

    I think the sense of accomplishment that comes with getting achievements/trophies has got to a point where it is half the fun, it can change how you approach games and push you into different directions and side quests that you wouldn’t have done otherwise. I think that not putting achievements in a DLC or something similar is a bit of a waste as it’s pretty much an open goal in terms of adding a whole other kind of player base and getting people to interact with the game in a way that you’d like them to, plus people just like to have a little record of what they’ve done in front of them to make it feel more satisfying. Great video ☺️

  • @krnrgrs9672
    @krnrgrs9672 Před 12 dny

    Been thinking about trying this out since it came to game pass, think I might have to now! Great video 👏🏻

  • @badrhetoric5637
    @badrhetoric5637 Před 13 dny

    Dead Space is better than Resi Evil there I said it

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před 13 dny

      Its a bold claim! I can see how some would prefer it in aspects but I do have a soft spot for the Resident Evil series and its longevity shows the reverence for the franchise amongst the gaming community.

  • @krnrgrs9672
    @krnrgrs9672 Před 14 dny

    tell ‘em

  • @kieranczyzniejewski2178

    I'd say this game is worth buying on sale

  • @tommysaints9115
    @tommysaints9115 Před 20 dny

    always respected people who grinded for achievements/gamerscore on the xbox growing up, always creates great content to watch to this day aswell.

  • @solomongibson3125
    @solomongibson3125 Před 21 dnem

    This video made me remember us trying to get the "Feet Firmly Planted" achievement in Halo and failing over and over again 😂

  • @Grantallica
    @Grantallica Před 21 dnem

    Another banger of a video! I find myself conflicted sometimes about trophy hunting; I really REALLY love going for a Platinum recently, but if a game makes me replay it multiple times to get slightly different endings etc. it frustrates me - Detroit Become Human was a recent example for me The point about competition was a good one too, and trophies/achievements can definitely enhance the experience of certain games where collecting them all can be something you can compete with too.

  • @Coltrain93
    @Coltrain93 Před 24 dny

    God I hope they remake the original metal gear and metal gear 2 then metal gear solid then guns of the patriots they litterally could take all my money!!! Metal gear solid remake with fox engine graphics would be unreal and no I mean the ps1 version NOT twin snakes lol

  • @HALO4246
    @HALO4246 Před 25 dny

    good video, i love that youtubes been showing me smaller accounts because i find some good stuff like this video

  • @Blazikentube
    @Blazikentube Před 25 dny

    Loved the video, keep it up!

  • @StevenQuarrell
    @StevenQuarrell Před 25 dny

    First

  • @x.a.n.a6377
    @x.a.n.a6377 Před 25 dny

    You forgot sly cooper

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před 25 dny

      @@x.a.n.a6377 I didn’t forget so much as I just didn’t think him AS popular as the ones I mentioned. I probably thought of Gex earlier than I did Sly personally. It is all relative to the individual though, appreciate the Sly shoutout!

    • @x.a.n.a6377
      @x.a.n.a6377 Před 25 dny

      @@Liquidizer_96 ye, sly is extremely popular it's weird cause he has gone completely under the radar.

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před 25 dny

      @@x.a.n.a6377 I don’t think I ever actually played any of them myself but I am aware of them as some of my close friends have fond memories of them 😊

    • @x.a.n.a6377
      @x.a.n.a6377 Před 25 dny

      @@Liquidizer_96 if you have a PS5 or PS4 you are now able to buy the original sly cooper and the thievious racoonus for about 9.99 USD it's great, they even added a rewind feature as I think it's emulated.

  • @theguyinthere
    @theguyinthere Před 27 dny

    I just got the platinum for this 2 days ago. i love that playroom is like a playable museum for PlayStation. goin through the history of PlayStation since 1994.

  • @AZZOMY2010
    @AZZOMY2010 Před 27 dny

    I never been this excited about a new game coming for years And i know it's going to be amazing ❤.

  • @athornsound304
    @athornsound304 Před 28 dny

    Super Mario is and will always be an incredible platformer. It was the first of its kind, but that is not why the series of games holds the crown for best platformer. The controls are responsive and rock solid. In a genre of gaming that is based around “platforming” and traversing… saying the controls are important is an understatement. The LittleBigPlanet game series was very creative and fun but the controls were clunky and floaty, making it slightly a chore. Astro bot on the other hand is very responsive and smooth, very close if not the same to Super Mario. And it also shares the same craftmanship as Super Mario which is a very Japanese game studio skill. Astro bot looks incredible and will probably become a well deserved series. PS: Sackboy: A big adventure is a solid platformer. The controls are more defined than its LBP origins. If you haven’t given it a go, it’s great.

  • @JP_Loco_93
    @JP_Loco_93 Před měsícem

    PlayStation has a habit of creating mascots or using Third-Party characters that define that specific generation. For PS1 it was Crash, Spyro, Snake, Lara Croft, Sir Daniel Fortesque, PaRappa, Spike, Dart & Sweet Tooth. For PS2 it was Ratchet & Clank, Jak & Daxter, Sly Cooper, Wander, Ico & Dante For PS3 it was Nathan Drake, Cole McGrath, Joel & Ellie & Sackboy For PS4 it was Kratos, Aloy, Jin Sakai, The Hunter, Knack & Kat And yes I know Kratos originated in the PS2 days but the PS4 is where Kratos was at the peak of his popularity.

  • @DruGunnersVR
    @DruGunnersVR Před měsícem

    Astro Bot was the first game I played on my PS5, and it was also my first PS5 platinum.

  • @MrKitkatguy
    @MrKitkatguy Před měsícem

    Crash doesn’t feel good 💀

  • @RICardO-O7-SPC
    @RICardO-O7-SPC Před měsícem

    Crash bandicoot was a Playstation icon but was never owed by sony to become an official mascot.

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před měsícem

      This is correct. I don't think I stated that Crash Bandicoot was owned by PlayStation or Sony in the video but apologies if I did. The character belonged to Universal Interactive (along with Spyro funny enough). Thanks for highlighting anyway.

    • @RICardO-O7-SPC
      @RICardO-O7-SPC Před měsícem

      @Liquidizer_96 You did not, I just wanted to clarify because a lot of people think he was and that sony sold him to activision for xbox to then purchase.

  • @Just-a-goat3d-egg
    @Just-a-goat3d-egg Před měsícem

    Asrtro is goated

  • @simonnorththames9099
    @simonnorththames9099 Před měsícem

    preordered the new game the second i could

  • @realkingofantarctica
    @realkingofantarctica Před měsícem

    I dont subscribe to this notion that "the newest entry in a series is the best one for newcomers." In fact, I think I despise it. In nearly every scenario, the most recent game in a series is the furthest from the series' original vision and/or design. If a prominent series is getting a new installment, and fans are excited, it is evidence of the work put in by the previous installments. It is basic logic to start with the first game in a numbered series, or (on a case-by-case basis) at least the first game in a series to share an identical gameplay loop, before jumping into the newest product. Metal Gear Solid is one of the most famous video game franchises of all time, and to this day people are still being introduced to the series and falling in love with it. If they have to be coaxed into a series by the new, shiny, and ruthlessly uninspired product, without any agency to seek the rest of it out for themself first, then perhaps they aren't mature enough to engage with that piece of media yet. This certainly does not solely apply to Metal Gear, as nor do the rest of my points. Are gamers so close-minded now that they can't go back and play a game that's older than them? It used to be that when a new game of a multi-work series released, people would go back to play the older games in order either immediately after, or before in order to prepare. Nowadays, people will play the newest game, and then passively wait for the next one. This is how franchises become diluted with simpletons and casuals who don't understand a series' roots and treat games, as well as all media, as simple escapism or fads. The only Witcher game they've played is Witcher III, the only Monster Hunter game they've played is World, the only Souls game they've played is Elden Ring. tl;dr Watch the other Mad Max films before seeing Furiosa in cinemas; Delta is a Metal Gear game for people who only use their $1000 PC to play Fortnite and Call of Duty. I didn't realise how intense I was about this subject until I started writing. This comment is way longer than I anticipated. I realise I might have come across as a colossal prick, but I really don't think my views are elitist, or even that unpopular. I sound so angry. I'm really not. Just so disappointed. Not at you, the uploader, obviously. But, this landscape. Good work on the video. Second Edit: This consumerist culture has brainwashed people into thinking that franchises need to be always active - always "producing." I would rather see my favourite franchises bite the dust on their own terms than become puppeteered by executives and director's boards. *Especially if they work for Konami.* There is such a staggering amount of media in the world that we will never experience or appreciate at this rate. If we keep going for what's familiar, then it will lose its taste. Don't beat a dead horse, ride a new one.

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před měsícem

      That’s a hell a comment! I take all of your points though and I think you have a good argument for what you’re trying to say. I don’t really disagree with you in all honesty and in a perfect world I would hope that everyone who did want to play this series would start with the original entires (right back to the Metal Gear days). Saying that though, I’ve had quite a few conversations recently with people about the franchise, especially to those I know personally that have also watched this video. It seems from their perspective that they’ve ’missed the boat’ somewhat on the original games and are happy to give this remake a chance based on the merits they’re aware of from the franchise as a whole. You’re likely accurate in that consumerist society we will live is to blame for that kind of thought process where the way we consume media is concerned. I suppose this video is just me trying more to embrace that’s the world we live in and to strike up a conversation more about Metal Gear as a whole. I know too many people that call themselves gamers and have never fully played a Metal Gear game so I hope that maybe a reinvention of the gameplay aspects could be more palatable to them as I think genuinely think the narrative and experience of Metal Gear is one of the best there is. I feel your sentiment though, thanks for watching and dropping your opinion here in any case!

  • @tommysaints9115
    @tommysaints9115 Před měsícem

    6:15 hits deep

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před měsícem

      It happens several times at the end of the stages with multiple blasts of the past, not to mention to memorabilia you collect ticket every nostalgia box imaginable. I also failed to mention the reference Bots in the video that are dressed up all the way through the game as various characters from different game franchises!

  • @eggyroo7181
    @eggyroo7181 Před měsícem

    We need sackboy back!é

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před měsícem

      Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a pretty fun coop game that I have played a small amount with my wife. If you haven’t already you should give that a go!

    • @YoungMister0
      @YoungMister0 Před měsícem

      "Long Live The King" Astro Bot-To sackboy on the day of his release.

  • @zzgonnazz6893
    @zzgonnazz6893 Před měsícem

    Bro dropping bangers since the beginning, keep it up

  • @Acethecooldude
    @Acethecooldude Před měsícem

    Very underated vid loved it

  • @alescano3504
    @alescano3504 Před měsícem

    Man, i'm so not excited for this game. Why should I be when the OG MGS3 is already available in modern hardware and hasn't aged a single bit, not in graphics department, not in sound department, not in storytelling, not in graphics. Why should I be excited for what i know will be a worse version of a groundbreaking game? More importantly, was it needed to make a remake of MSG3? I get it for PS2 era games, but c'mon. SH2, RE4, all remakes that didn't need to exist

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před měsícem

      That’s a fair opinion, though I would say if you’re comparing to other series’… The RE4 Remake has been the fastest selling game in the series at 7 million copies sold as of March 2024 so the hunger for remakes is obvious amongst the communities I’d say. If something made money, the general idea is to capitalise on that trend. Keeping Metal Gear relevant is the more important part of this for me. You’ll get a whole new generation of players that never played (nor will) the originals like us and that’s the part I’m most celebrating out of this.

  • @Blazikentube
    @Blazikentube Před měsícem

    This video is so well made! Looking forward to more reviews! I dont care at all about ghost runner tbh, yet I watched thruout.

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před měsícem

      Thank you kindly, feel free to throw out some game suggestions and upcoming titles you’re looking forward to! Always looking to see what to focus on next!

    • @Blazikentube
      @Blazikentube Před měsícem

      ​@@Liquidizer_96 Review whatever game you are interested in! It'll bring out your passion. I'm playing thru Thumper right now. Check it out!

  • @XxXxTwofirstnames69420xXxXx

    I don’t believe in gay marriage

  • @krnrgrs9672
    @krnrgrs9672 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the extremely breif introduction!

  • @GuitarFRETBOARDHACKS
    @GuitarFRETBOARDHACKS Před měsícem

    When i found out that MGS Delta is going to be completely unchanged i was both happy and sad. Only sad because i have played through mgs 3 more than i can count. It is definitely one of the best games ive ever played though, and im actually envious of the people who havent played it before. Since they will experience it on unreal engine 5 lol

  • @a7xepicz
    @a7xepicz Před měsícem

    Comment for visibility

  • @haroon420
    @haroon420 Před měsícem

    It’s also technically easier to upgrade the 3rd game (as it’s one of the more recent ones) than something that was released in the 90s that will need a lot more work and effort to update the gameplay. If this one is a success, they’ll throw money at the development of the earlier titles.

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před měsícem

      Agreed, I was trying to think how the gameplay on MGS1 and 2 would translate to that over the shoulder view and I guess it would need some significant overhauls in levels design etc to make it work.

  • @TaeJo0n
    @TaeJo0n Před měsícem

    Thank you for making this video! I want to get into playing these games but confused where to begin(and since I’m not able to play the older games either)

    • @Liquidizer_96
      @Liquidizer_96 Před měsícem

      My pleasure ☺️ The remake should hopefully serve you wonderfully but do consider playing the originals via the Master Collection: Volume 1 which are on pretty much every platform. All of them are great games, MGS2 being my personal favourite!

  • @Darkwatch2002
    @Darkwatch2002 Před měsícem

    metal gear franchises rises!

  • @moister3727
    @moister3727 Před měsícem

    i won't, can't trust konami....yet