The new gaming technologies emerging for Microsoft’s Xbox series are opening new paths for how games can be played. This has led to new ideas about old titles, one in particular being the now defunct Xbox version of 1 vs. 100.
1 vs. 100 was an adaptation of a game show by the same name, and had two versions: Live and Extended Play. The Live version had a host, and was played in real time over Xbox Live for prizes, pitting one player (The One) against 100 (The Mob), with all other players participating as The Crowd, and answering questions on their own.
While the original title was canceled, it had a dedicated fanbase who wanted 1 vs. 100 brought back. Phil Spencer has apparently had similar thoughts, as he talked about either reviving 1 vs. 100 or creating a new IP with a similar premise. Microsoft most likely no longer has access to the 1 vs. 100 IP, but a similar game show-type game that connects multiple people in live competition is not out of the question. No official names or release dates have been announced at this time, although Phil and Matt Booty have been talking with various teams about pursuing a 1 vs. 100 style project.
Fan response to the interview Phil gave concerning the game has been largely positive, with many as excited by the prospect as they some are upset that the original is no longer around. Thanks to new and emerging gaming technologies, there’s a real chance that such a game could be not only popular, but more accessible than ever to players. It doesn’t hurt that battle royale games are very popular at the moment, and 1 vs. 100 had a similar setup, with everyone attempting to answer trivia questions correctly as fast as possible, so a BR-centric spin on the idea could easily be embraced by many.
One of the most interesting possibilities to consider is how such a game would interact with something like Project Xcloud. The experimental streaming service could allow people to participate in a 1 vs. 100 style game no matter where they are, which would ease a lot of the scheduling strain on a game played over live seasons, like the original 1 vs. 100 was. Streaming services could further enhance the experience, and with Mixer becoming more popular, the prospect of competing live against streamers could prove a massive draw for new players.
On the other hand, streaming services could be detrimental to players getting a chance in the spotlight. Originally, players were chosen to be The One or make up part of The Mob based off how fast and accurately they answered questions in the Live or Extended Play versions of the game, but if it proves more of a draw for popular streamers to be given these choice spots, it seems likely those spots will be offered to them first. It seems like the making of a nice scandal, but of course a game has to actually be announced before we know anything for sure.
Source: Stevivor
