Gaming is about to change for good

XBOX makes cryptic announcements that has the gaming world questioning the future of the brand! Is this the end of XBOX or are they gearing up to change the trajectory of the gaming world?
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[@CaptainEggcellent]

Dropping this video with the Xbox discussion the day after the Xbox Podcast was an interesting decision.

[@bingbangboomxx]

Yeah, was super awkward. I do think there is a place for those discussions and making a "podcast" sort of thing, might be a way to do it.

[@hxc7687]

Don't watch then

[@mememachine376]

​@@hxc7687Don't comment then

[@EpE002]

They sound like sony and nintendo fan boys. Or anything to get clicks. They littery had done no research.

[@bingbangboomxx]

@@EpE002 Yeah, in all fairness, alot of other talk and podcast did the same thing. Just that they had their content drop before the announcement, which was sort of lacking.

[@cassiodvieira]

2:50 I believe it because when you see that scene when Kevin is using the zip line to his treehouse you can tell that's a grown ass man.

[@JimiJamma]

That is the exact scene that popped in my head when they mentioned that!

[@dasmop5058]

Pause the movie during the scene where Kevin is sledding down the stairs. You can see the stunt doubles face, it's hilarious.

[@Xander102]

The stunt doubles name is Mario and he was 15 not a grown man

[@TheMonkeyTrust]

They literally said Starfield and Indiana Jones aren't going to Playstation. A lot of those were rumors, that being said I've been an Xbox guy for literally 20 years and I think I'm the only person whos still buys their games physically haha

[@TheReflectiveCoachPodcast]

Not the only one! I buy physicals all the time. They're beautiful haha

[@fullspectrumdominanc]

Starfield would be bad for business 😂

[@chadjustice8560]

I don't understand why they would multi platform Indiana Jones, I love Indiana Jones and I'm PlayStation guy so do I think I'm going to buy an Xbox to Play it? I'm not going to but why trap yourself when you could get more sales.

[@6door6four96]

​@chadjustice8560 that's not the point they don't care for you to buy their xbox to play it that's fine they want xbox customers to only buy it if they multi platform the game it might make someone buy a ps5 over a series console because that game was the deciding factor for xbox

[@incremri]

I still do too

[@JimmyRingz]

They said they're still going strong with consoles and so far there's only like 4 titles they've talked about. When it comes to consoles, Halo is definitely their biggest console selling franchise so it's 100% Halo will not be seen on anything else than Xbox/PC. Also worth noting, Playstation boss announced PS exclusives will start going multi-platform as well because they're not meeting their expectations on console and games sales. Not even close to their expectations with consoles, actually.

[@matepoon]

The 4 unannounced xbox titles are just the start. It's obvious from listening to the podcast. They're very cagey with their language on that. You'll keep seeing PS games on PC, later. And also PS live service games, eg; Helldivers 2. There's no reason for Sony to put Playstation games on Nintendo or Xbox hardware. Microsoft are doing this as they're last and need to try new strategies.

[@Playerz714]

Lmao in the interviews after they already contradicted the whole video they had saying never say never

[@JimmyRingz]

@@Playerz714 Of course they need to say "never say never" because if anything changes in the future, 300 million Xbox fanboys would lose their shit saying "you said this and that in 2024, you lied". Diplomatic approach is a given.

[@JamesBond-vi2eh]

Only like 4. Yeah. Then another 4 and another 4. Phil Spencer trying to downplay like crazy lol. As for PlayStation its a way different story. They are talking about the PC push PS5 to PC unlike Xbox who is literally whoring themselves to NIntendo and PlayStation. LOL. Halo on PC has no players, compare that to helldivers 2. All I said is pure facts and can be verified. So, yep :)

[@JimmyRingz]

@@JamesBond-vi2eh Halo has players on PC too, no thanks to Steam though. But you're correct, vaaaast majority of Halo players are on Xbox, always has been. *yes, PS is pushing their games on Microsoft platform, true. That can be verified.

[@skudie]

Xbox expanding their library is good for everyone. Both Playstation and Xbox lose money on sale of console, they make their money off the titles, and Xbox with Gamepass even moreso. They expanded gamepass to PC as well. I think them expanding into Playstation a bit, just adds more places to pull income from without the initial loss. Then have the digital consoles available if people want it, but they have been going more and more digital for a long time. I saw the consoles being more and more unneeded when I started being able to play Gears 5 on my phone XD I kind of lean towards retro what I want in hand, new releases digital for convenience, and if it becomes something I'm really empassioned with, get a collectors one that I just don't open.

[@wolfgangvonhertzen9820]

Only ones that are losing here fanboys, no one else.

[@skudie]

AGREED xd @@wolfgangvonhertzen9820

[@mtbelley]

So basically Rick, Thanks to the Rescuers Down Under? And Mrs. RETRO is single, eh?

[@rogXue]

turkey sandwich for lunch, baked chicken for dinner. You'll lose the weight rapidly if you run daily. At least that's the way I do it.

[@SnipesXxX]

I bet Microsoft is focusing on subscription and digital only in the future and could care less about exclusives and competition. I think they want game pass to become as big as steam but just for consoles.

[@mikeh.9954]

I looked up the totals for PS5 & Xbox this past week ... the PS5 at 50 million, whereas the X/S is at 21 million.

[@Chr0mePisto1a]

Pokemon Silver has had a HUGE IMPACT on my life. Growing up, we would play it on the Gameboy Color for hours on end out at our cabin in the summers. Gosh i wish we could go back to those times. Literally immersed into the game. No stress, no phones, no internet, just living in the moment.

[@jamesgrizzel653]

I walk into a store that has Amiibos an my wife is like..."Damn it."

[@leeroyboy79]

I have two sealed promo purple inflatable gamecube chairs. Stored them away in a promo ps2 black shoulder bag from 2002 i guess :)

[@NerdyMoMo]

Any chance you're looking to let one of those go? 😅😂

[@fullspectrumdominanc]

I’m an Xbox collector it’s never been better games are super cheap but selling them would be less profitable of coarse another thing I would note is that because Xbox games sell less some titles will be more rare and valuable in the future the sales on other consoles is about profits nothing else!

[@Trick0ut]

This weird episode to drop with all that Xbox stuff after the pod cast they did because the stuff you are talking about it old.

[@Themikemarka]

Also gotta remember your body is changing regardless of what the scale says! You’re putting on more muscle mass compared to visceral fat due to your work outs! And muscle weighs more than fat. Keep it up!!

[@Moxittto]

This video was old before it came out lmao

[@mikeh.9954]

My first thought is ... are gamers running out and buying an Xbox to play Hi-Fi Rush? I played the game and enjoyed it, but I buy more than 1 console. For those who don't, why do you buy a certain console? I'm guessing it's to play with friends who have that same console. With cross play however even that is becoming less & less important. It's a wild world out there! I really don't have a preference as long as it benefits the consumer. This week I've been looking at a few PS2 games and am amazed at the multiple choices 20 years ago. We had college baseball games! And a multitude of baseball games in general. It seems the innovation and variety isn't as strong as it once once (and yes, I do agree, some of those games weren't very good).

[@penguinjay]

I buy a PC, so I can avoid the predatory and addictive nature of the console market. Most of the worst industry practices seem to revolve around consoles, children, and online gaming. They built addiction mechanics right into the xbox w the xbox rewards "quests." (Rofl, Shameless). I don't consider a console to be a viable purchase anymore if my goal is to support good companies and not support greedy, potentially harmful ones. That said, the PC space has lots of BS all of their own, so it's a tradeoff, not necessarily an improvement. I mean, we have bloatware launcher issues, drm issues (PC exclusive), always online issues (just the same as consoles), and even an artificial console war of our own courtesy of Epic games. Generally though, PC provides the freedom to work around issues, instead of having to take what you're given. Just thought I'd share, since you asked. I generally see less addiction mechanics on Steam or in the titles I play, and I don't have to pay for multiplayer on PC unless the game is the type of game I don't want to play or support anyway. Console gaming is a lot better if you are still trying to play EA, Ubisoft, Bethesda, Activision, Etc., basically any game from one of the big terrible game companies, you have a major advantage on console, you skip a lot of the PC problems associated with those companies trying to worm their way into your machine. If Xbox or Playstation jumped headlong into actually promoting mouse and keyboard, supporting it fully on their platforms, they would shave some customers off the PC market. That is the move. I wouldn't be surprised if microsoft works on this, since they already push themselves on windows. They could just continue to deliver cookie cutter hardware with that slight cost advantage over PC, and that slight tech advantage over Sony. Nintendo is off in the corner picking each others' butts due to the kind of money they make, with their customers happy to pay more and get less year over year. Just thought I'd mention them and their greed infested, 60 dollar ports and rereleases as well for sake of addressing the whole trio. Cheers!

[@mrcatchingup]

Thank you for this inspiration to exercise more often and in better ways. Same to the commenter that shared their routine. I regularly walk 2 miles a day 5 days a week but I feel it has done nothing. I have to do less walking and mire jogging, and more classics like push ups and sit ups.

[@JimiJamma]

Retro Rick, I'm doing the low-carb thing and it's working out great. I started at 304 lbs at the beginning of September last year, and as of today, I'm at 259 lbs. I know it can be tough at first, but once you establish a routine, the results will be rewarding.

[@JR-wu8gf]

👍👍🤓

[@DLeif-bk3ye]

that is awesome! keep up tbe great work!

[@glyptex77]

You forgot that the weight gain could be something as simple as extra water weight from too much sodium OR it could be muscle gain. Never think that just because you gained a lb or two, that it’s automatically bad. I have a scale and app that tells me all the particulars. Water weight, body fat percentage, muscle mass, etc.

[@dialedinGandC]

9:51 Ellen’s look is priceless.

[@jay68]

Great job on the weight loss Rick! Keep it up man. Keep in mind that weight fluctuates, you also maybe carrying some waste and maybe even building a little muscle which can increase your weight. Keep doing what your doing and try to lower your daily calories intake and you will see a difference! Cheers

[@tricountyaccountability1040]

They make more money on individual game sales then consoles it would be smart for them to broaden their market base they will still receive most of the purchase price and take money directly from Sony and Nintendo

[@Kanel__Bulle]

In the German market, Home Alone is called Kevin allein zu haus (Kevin alone at home). terrible name.

[@penguinjay]

"Keven Matando a los Ladrones, la pelicula"

[@finjibuns]

I had the exact same issue with weight loss. Week one was geeat (water mostly) week two and three gained weight but then it kciks in and you should kose around 3lbs per week

[@alex64gaming]

I still like OG XBOX the best all of these years later, that’s coming from a die hard Nintendo fan

[@gilbertoarellano8525]

Over the 360?! The 360 was and is my only favorite Xbox console so many good memories.

[@bahastar6688]

Nah ur smoking

[@abcamacho6187]

Yesssss lol I have my OG green Halo edition xbox and love that old beast

[@Goldrush1988]

I don't even console game anymore besides my retro consoles. All of my modern gaming is on PC. Gamepass is on PC and most PS exclusives end up on PC. It is the way to go tbh.

[@itzorin600]

The only retro console that I have is my Xbox 360 and I love that thing to death and I'm starting to collection of the 360 games

[@felix-ve8jk]

retro 2010s. Lol

[@Goldrush1988]

@@itzorin600 360 is a great console I have all of my games I bought from launch until Xbox one was released still. Sad to say I haven't turned the console on in years tho it just sits on a shelf lol. I play my SNES and N64 mostly when I want to retro game.

[@Goldrush1988]

Xbox 360 was released in 2005. Almost 20 years ago so I'd say that's a retro console now. @@felix-ve8jk

[@itzorin600]

@@felix-ve8jk no I'm talking about like 2005

[@stusux]

Ill give @RetroRescuers a shout out since Rick seemed to have forgot to. They have great yt and instagram channels and always find intereating game and retro gear down under. Super kind and friendly peoples also. 😊

[@gowiththeflowbee8053]

Buy a Kettlebell and do some 20 minute HIT workouts everyday.

[@deonnamounce1883]

Try boxout fitness from the boxer .I love it and it works also only meat and veggies no sugar no carbs

[@TOYBOXTHEATRE]

This place looks so cool. I wanna go there

[@AlSimmons-km6ge]

Me too. Too far, though. If I’m ever around there I’m for sure going.

[@streetfightertwo]

9:44 Tony Perkis in *HEAVYWEIGHTS* 🤣😆😂👍

[@mathompson640]

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who caught that reference

[@penguinjay]

Are you a CHEATER? Kenny turn off the camera.

[@afailedhalojl]

Glad to see you keeping up with the exercise journey. When I reached level 40 in November of 2022, I had decided to keep a daily routine to help keep active and trim up my physique. Every morning when I wake up, I drink a bottle of water, no coffee, no energy drink. Simple bottle of water. Then I do 4 sets of sit-ups and crunches. I'll brace my left foot on my bed frame (right foot flat on the floor) and do 15 sit-ups then brace my right foot up (left foot flat, and lay flat on the floor) and do 15 more for a total of 30. I'll stand up, stretch my arms, legs. Drink some water, limber up, and start another set of 30. I've been on this regimen for a year and 3 months now and I have trimmed back down to wearing my size 30 to 32 jeans again without them having pudginess over the waist line. It also has helped definition in my chest as well. I feel a lot better about my look and coworkers have noticed I've trimmed up and look healthier. I do this every morning, 4 sets and before going to bed 4 sets. I've also just been drinking nothing but water for nearly 4 years and I'll drink one zero sugar soda a day with dinner. Maybe have 1 zero sugar energy drink occasionally if I need a pick me up. (I forced myself to sobriety, as I had become to dependent on drinking alcohol to deal with my stress and life situations I've endured in the past. I'm going 4 years strong next month of absolutely quitting and making better choices since.) I've also been on a pescatarian diet for 14 plus years now and quit smoking cigarettes for over 9 years. I thought I would share a bit of exercise tidbit I do that maybe could help out. The sit-ups do help and just keep pushing the mentality to doing it for your health benefits and to do it to be around and healthy for your kids too. There are days where I may feel worn out from work or stress, but I'll do my reps regardless. It's become so routine for me now that I don't feel right if I don't at least get some sit-ups in. Keep keeping on guy and I hope you keep a strong will to keep staying fit. ✌🏻✊🏻

[@shayrickles-mcgreal7122]

This is by far the most chaotic video you have put out.

[@z0m813]

His stunt double name is Mario Bosco he has been on a podcast called growing up italian before

[@tommycaldwell6953]

Physical games will be for us collectors, while people who play games will go for the game pass. I remember renting games and only buying a few good ones.

[@ktulu084]

"Literally tons of amiibo." That did not look like thousands of pounds to me 🤔

[@mariokart8715]

Nintendo needs to get Rare back and possibly bring back Rareware.

[@littletommy16]

They could be trying to get ahead of emulation by offering licensed copies on other consoles so they make whatever amount of profit they still can.

[@xXHuGGiiB34RXx]

Understand weight gain isnt always a bad thing can be muscle gain

[@thejapanesejesuscom]

They are doing it because they're getting ahead of anti-trust concerns. Putting the games on different platform helps their defense.

[@jazzjohannes]

I agree and it doesn't hurt their sales that much in short term either.

[@dennisccook]

Nice change of pace to have “Mrs” Retro in the video. Spending time together even at work!

[@beverlyhyso7553]

You'll get it just be consistent, when things like this happens just get back on it.

[@samuelsatterfield5347]

I’m no expert on the gaming industry, but it might be more lucrative for Microsoft to develop and then license their games. The process of designing and building hardware is incredibly expensive, so it’s much cheaper to put more emphasis on game development rather than trying to compete directly with Sony and Nintendo.

[@Anthony-knows-little]

5:31 THAT is a respectable ponytail...

[@gustavolopez2599]

Dang Rick look at you with them push ups 💪

[@DarkPsyence]

Home Alone 2 interesting fact.......Kate Hudson is in the church choir scene.

[@Pr0phetEdge]

Put them feet together and engage your cores when doing pushups.

[@JGIII]

Why not strap on a meta quest 3 or whatever it’s called now. Lots of video game type exercise programs plus people can take turns trying stuff and challenging each other.

[@str8nashtygaming466]

Xbox isn't giving anything up. Playstation exclusives are porting to PC a year after release, Xbox is just following suit. Exclusives won't drop day 1 on playstation or switch, but they will port over eventually. More than likely it was something implied while acquiring Activision/ blizzard.

[@balettpatkany]

In Hungary Home Alone is called "Burglars beware!" 😂

[@chlamygamine2190]

Carnivore/18-6 fasting basically skip breakfast.... Once fat adaptive you could even push to 20-4 fasting or consider keto reintroducing foods back into diet. Rule of thumb avoid seed oils, sugars, and basically any ultra processed stuff

[@bdawg4231]

Fun fact for Home Alone - when it was in theatres in 1991 we still didn't know 100%* that a asteroid killed the dinosaurs.

[@chrislovesky5402]

Didn't Xbox/Microsoft just announce that their next-gen console in development is going to be a huge technological advancement? I don't think they're looking to get out of gaming at all 😂 based on the recent statement it sounds like the exact opposite...

[@mariahanover9335]

If you made Rick play an exercise game, it would be the first time he played a video game. Have ARMS, Ringfit Adventures, Fitness Boxing, Fitness Runner, Fitness Circuit, Yoga Master, Fist of the North Star, Just Dance, Samba de Amigo.

[@jbalien20]

Oh man. You really should have an unofficial pokemon center. Where ppl can play there cards and Gameboy games.

[@stephendallas9709]

You should make a dust cover for the inflatable

[@RetroPennsylvania]

Xbox 360 is my favorite and the games are going up in price 😊

[@fullspectrumdominanc]

Got over 700 physical 315 digital 360 games and over 100 system link doubles most were $5 or less before the pandemic 360s were $50 each back then so I got 9 😂 can’t wait for my next LAN party 🥳 good times Xbox 360 is still king best part is you can listen to your own music on any game with ease.

[@retropocalypse1984]

I think the prob is them buying all these IPs instead of building their own titles.

[@ToiletClogger1945]

I've said before. it's not Mrs. Retro. she's QUEEN RETRO :P store keeps lookin more and more sick everytime dude!

[@sweetfeathery]

I could see retro game stores taking their assets and turning into throwback arcade restaurants in the next few years.

[@AutoYoung]

Remember when you weigh in, make sure you’re wearing the same thing. I’d suggest keeping a weigh in outfit in your office.

[@tvbfan1314]

The difference between PS and Xbox exclusives is that Xbox exclusives are created by Xbox studios. So if Xbox exclusives sell for PS, Microsoft still makes money. Whereas, Playstation exclusives are made by outside companies and playstation holds exclusive rights to those titles.

[@matthewhorton5293]

Basically, what sega did in the 2000's, releasing stuff on nintendo, and playstation.

[@BigJurg44]

Rick surprisingly has very good push up form!

[@KING_KONK]

Those games already sold on xbox and aren’t selling anymore so now they will sell more copies on other platforms it’s called a saturated market

[@joeg4707]

Microsoft owns so many studios that they're already one of the largest publishers on the Sony platform. But MSFT sending Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves to other platforms is not a surprise. I think Hi-Fi Rush is going to sell really well on the Switch. Sea of Thieves had 7+ years of exclusivity on the Xbox. The reports of MSFT exiting the hardware business or sending major exclusives to other platforms was not accurate. It's also important to note that Sony has been doing the same. Their long-time MLB the Show exclusive has been on Xbox for a while. Also, many of Sony's largest franchises are available on PC now.

[@laughingatourlife]

Man I need those cases

[@teamtim87]

As of now, they've only said it'll only be 4 titles, but this isn't anything new. The Ori titles both came out to Switch, for example.

[@fishtropiccanada4747]

Wow this is why I am staying single…. Anything I do … the attitude. She must not like your buddy eh 😂

[@philipnapier3382]

You guys didn’t get the update ? It’s only a few games that underperformed on Xbox . Indiana jones and starfield aren’t going multiplatform

[@BlakePinnell]

It seems they are focusing more on Xbox Gamepass and cloud gaming than they are on consoles.

[@yaguio1]

Phil Spencer said is only Four games first

[@bennorrell6411]

I love watching these videos to see if I can recognize the game music they have playing…Secret of Mana for the win 😂

[@d3ad2r1ghts]

that guy with nintedo trade upgrading to the sony life style

[@Ricardro187]

To make more money I would 100% buy halo on my PS5 because I don't have an Xbox

[@abeezysportsxentertainment]

It's time for rick to do the P90x challange.

[@Evilotto12]

I mean... Sony is starting to port games over to Steam after they have been out for awhile. As of this month alone, Hell divers 2 was a day and date release on both ps5 and steam. It's selling very well. The market is changing and even Sony knows this. More games on more platforms means more money.

[@brettrogames]

It’s normal for weight to fluctuate homie stay in the fight 💪🏻

[@iiBigJ901]

Whats the date of the convention again?

[@superdave3093]

Your wife is a gem bro! And I bet you just gained some muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat and it “looks” like you’ve been working out so I’d say give it time bro. 💪💪😊👊

[@cha-reef]

You let my mans in the red shirt get a close up with crumbs in his beard lmao

[@LukeLoves]

Comon Rick! You got this, 170s!!! Next week 🙏

[@grumpywolfgaming]

I said this last week, the 5 pounds you lost the first week was likely water weight. Losing 5 pounds in a week is hard, I've been on a diet for a while and it really takes time, unless you're on a crash diet, which you will then likely gain back later.

[@bahastar6688]

If you fast for 3 days it’s easy but most people don’t have the mind power

[@Jlpz70]

Read it’s only 4 games going to PlayStation/switch but supposedly their next console is going to be next level but who knows

[@japutter]

Grtz from belgium ( europe )

[@thursdayangelgummybear1513]

Somthing happend between Microsoft square enix and Sony🤔 i wonder what is coming to xbox

[@111matt]

Rick is the man!!

[@RetroHoundGaming]

Where did you get these amiibos *starts talking over the customer*

[@mariokart8715]

Sega ditched console manufacturing after the Dreamcast.

[@JohnDaileyy]

click bait got y’all huh. they said only four titles and specifically not star field and indy.

[@retroislandboy9708]

This video is a little old pertaining to Xbox information. I personally dont own anymore modern consoles . i have had no interest in PS since the ps3 . i have long been a fan of Xbox and Nintendo. And will always be. But as of 2024 i am just really enjoying my "cartridge based " retro consoles and games . its what i have the most fun playing and that is truly the whole point of gaming....FUN. 🎉

[@BananaNinja]

awkward timing on your part with the xbox podcast happening yesterday

[@tylerbenton1956]

You can “work out” as much as you want if your diet don’t change nothing will

[@lordcheesus1013]

Does that mean Sony's gonna see some releases for older gaming properties like Gears of War? I'd be ok with that! Remaster them and release them on the PS5, PLEASE! I'm actually stoked to see what happens now. I strongly dislike Microsoft as a gaming company but I did like some games like the Gears series.

[@gattolabs4948]

U got it Rick keep at it. U gotta want it

[@igotgame1621]

I know this sounds crazy was born in 1983 and honestly dont remeber pokemon i know apparently im mendela but tmnt nes but i guess i was late to the party

[@RagingGrinch-TechGaming]

No there not there only putting 4 games they say that are a year or so old now

[@kurtcult1908]

Most Consoles they lose money when released, only Nintendo has a profit for consoles. They make a ton on license and games. Systems do turn green later in their life but initial loss for PS5 and XBOX Series X is rumored to be around $500 a console. If Disk drives are removed I feel like that will not only kill resale but 4k movie sales (which are already low) …. Dark Times coming…😂

[@nate421]

This is why you don’t speak on rumors until things are actually confirmed. Xbox literally answered your questions a day before this video was posted.