![]() This is highlighted in the firm's latest earnings report, where the company focused on active Xbox Live users and engagement, rather than console units shipped. Microsoft's focus is seen as software and services, and this is now more prevalent than ever with the growing interest in cloud solutions. The console is the only product from Microsoft that has a large mainstream following, which in turn, enables the average consumer to connect with the corporate giant. The Xbox One is Windows 10's presence in the living room and acts as a vehicle for connecting with mass-market consumers. Phil Spencer, Microsoft's Head of Xbox, has all but confirmed that a successor to the Xbox One is in the works, in a recent interview discussing Xbox's future. While Xbox hardware profits aren't paying the bills, the console is a fundamental element of the Windows 10 ecosystem. The industry frequently suggests that the Xbox One will be Microsoft's last attempt at a video game console, as a result of the console's numerous hiccups. Unlike Microsoft's well-established properties, the hitch of a lesser-known franchise such as Quantum Break can be reduced by promoting its cross-buy feature, further widening the game's reach. These pre-order incentives will lure more gamers into locking down a digital copy, reducing post-launch redistribution. The single-player cinematic gameplay is the main reasoning here, reducing the title's potential replayability. Quantum Break is a perfect title to usher in this trend of simultaneous Windows 10 releases, due to the nature of the game's formula. Removing Xbox consoles from the equation disrupts the universal Windows 10 vision, where the platform acts as the operating system's presence in the living room. ![]() With console profits being so low, software across Xbox One and Windows 10 is used to make both these platforms profitable. Hardware alone isn't printing money, but this doesn't mean that Xbox consoles are scheduled to be eradicated over the coming years. When software is sold through the company's own channels, licensing and packaging costs can be cut, leaving more money to be reassigned to other Xbox-related properties and services. This fact has been established for some time now."Īdditional content and features provided as a bonus alongside digital copies of games on the Xbox and Windows Store drive purchases from these Microsoft-owned marketplaces. "Manufacturing console hardware isn't hugely profitable. Microsoft's greatest profits can be seen in licensing and software sales, where the company's services and branding are loaned out for use from third parties. This fact has been established for some time now and was even prevalent during the previous console generation. Manufacturing Xbox One hardware isn't hugely profitable. This can be invested in improving the Xbox experience for both Xbox One and Windows 10 gamers, and helping fund future first-party titles. Gamers who use the Xbox One as their only gaming system will see indirect advantages of such deals, thanks to the additional revenue Microsoft gains from PC sales. This comes back to Microsoft's vision, where the software and applications move with the user, across a range of various devices. This will be significantly complemented by Quantum Break's cross-save functionality, allowing players to take a single experience between multiple devices. Owners of both an Xbox One console and a gaming PC also will see benefits from this strategy, with two copies of the game being offered for a single price, on top of the additional bonus content. This extends the game's reach to millions of new potential buyers, which in turn, will return more sales. These titles will be served through the Windows Store, and build upon Microsoft's library of triple-A experiences on Windows 10. Titles exclusive to the Xbox platform are an efficient method of shifting units but restricts the potential reach of these experiences.įor players who game exclusively on a Windows PC, this type of deal will open up a new library of top-tier titles backed by substantial investments. The proposed distribution of Quantum Break benefits both Xbox One and PC gamers while simultaneously pushing downloads through Microsoft's own online storefronts. If anything, this is a form of elitism, left brewing from the 'console wars'. The backlash from the Quantum Break deal is hard to justify, as it doesn't affect the personal experience of the user. ![]()
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![]() ADVISORY: Not much scariness or violence two cats have a short sword duel with no notable injuries, the lower half of a tower is blown but the upper half doesn't collapse and no-one on top or ground is hurt, two cats are thrown out of a window but they are not seen getting hurt. While "The Cat Returns" is Studio Ghibli's shortest feature film to date (11 mins shorter than "My Neighbor Totoro"), it's worth a watch if you like humour, excitement and talking cats. Overall, this is just a heart-warming movie, that to me is nothing all that original or different(hence the three star rating), but would definitely be a nice one for kids or families to watch as a short fun film. This movie is suitable for everyone, it has nothing upsetting or inappropriate in it and I could imagine myself liking it from as young as when I was in nursery. I liked the protagonist, Haru, she did have her assertive moments, but then there were also moments where I felt like she was the damsel in distress, which I thought went a bit against her character. But, if you haven’t watched the previous film then you don’t need to worry about that, also you don’t need to have watched ‘Whisper of the Heart’ to watch this film, there isn’t all that much that connects them. The Baron to me is a bit like Sherlock Holmes with his British accent and mannerisms, the only thing I was a bit disappointed about was that the plot from ‘Whisper of the Heart’(the movie that ‘The Cat Returns’ is a spin-off of) isn’t picked up, with his missing girlfriend, which is a shame. I do just think that this is just a nice kid’s/family movie that you won’t have any problems with. This film was was extremely easy to watch and follow, with the storyline being typical of a normal movie.
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