These sales are mathematically unsound usually. Pay $60 and get 3 games or wait until they go on sale and pay $40. Hoping someone with a calculator app can prove me wrong….
Still Dwarf Survivors but also started Star Wars Outlaws and Keeper. All great in their own way. Way too many games at the moment as I would love to start Lost records and FF1 but no time…
If they are in Showcase they must be coming out this year…. Just a question of when and in what order My guess is Feb = BoR, June = Fable and then Sept = Forza with CoD slotted in it’s regular slot
Actually Avowed was reasonably close … what I always realize is that I need to play more of the top 10. However really enjoyed playing 11-25 a lot this year
Trust in Phil has been my motto! So far so good in my opinion… He got me back in with the Series S, gave me lots of rewards points and gave me a backlog. What’s not to like…
At this point we (including Xbox) don’t have any idea what games will be put in 2026 or get pushed into 2027. Fable and Clockwork would be have to be contenders though…
I feel that $1 million dollars is a number that will be hard to recover from my $9 purchase, 5 years into the future at 2031 game awards sale on my Steam box I will eventually purchase
I reckon Xbox does a pretty good job at picking their “filler” games. I always find a handful to play and enjoy. Would I prefer all AAA games to be day 1? Of course but then I would only play AAA and miss out n some real gems
My choice would be Netflix but that almost certainly curses them so can’t wait for Apple to retry and give a third stick in the fire… ABK drama all over again…
Funny how whenever this happens … and it sucks …. But they had so many more ideas, updates and expansions etc… if only someone would keep giving us money
2025 GamePass was a top tier year … it was just a shame how Microsoft bungled everything from pricing to tiers. Then add all the uncertainty about the consoles and we are just a dejected lot who are depressed… Still 2025 was amazing !
I reckon it’s a good sign that 2025 was a stellar year when no one is going to have the same top 10 list. If you didn’t make this list then you will be on another. Tough choices
Still playing Dwarf Survivors… have 101/300 achievements now… crashes a lot but sticking with it. I am liking Clover Pit 10/30 achievements. Maybe try Ballxpit. Have fun!
Still enjoying Dwarf Survivors… have 85/300 achievements … don’t really have a palette cleanser lined up yet… as @Lup mentioned Sherlock Holmes … I will give it a try
Dwarf Survivors as I finally figured out to upgrade the guns to complete the achievements. I really like this game. So 65/300 achievements done. I keep wanting to play something else so that turned into a little bit of the Expanse. Have a great weekend!
I should feel happy as my Ubisoft boycott of one resulted in all this… but they should have done this years ago but they felt they could get away with it… now that they are cash strapped they are in a weird spot that we as Gamepass subs don’t want it now. How ironic that a company that created bloated games now is bloating Gamepass…
I own Control, Alan Wake 1 & 2 and all the Max Payne games. I have no desire to even play Firebreak … I’m sure Remedy will bounce back but if they don’t this was a moment of hubris.
Dwarf Survivors mostly as I love the funny remarks the dwarf makes. I will also try Keeper and Balkxpit to see if I will like them… enjoy your weekend!
Resident Evil 2 as my Halloween game. Dwarf Survivors is such a fun game for me. The weekend in Canada is three days so hoping for a little extra gaming…
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Re: Microsoft Is Hosting A Huge 'Buy One, Get Two Free' Sale Featuring Lots Of Xbox Indies
These sales are mathematically unsound usually. Pay $60 and get 3 games or wait until they go on sale and pay $40. Hoping someone with a calculator app can prove me wrong….
Re: Ubisoft Cancels Multiple Games, Closes Studios, And Unveils New Strategy For The Future
They didn’t mention their AAAA portfolio… guess that was just piling on but it shows how out of touch with reality they were.
Re: Roundup: MIO: Memories In Orbit Gets Strong Reviews As It Arrives On Xbox Game Pass
Solid enough score for me to give it a try… wonder how much the Xbox tax will be …
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Multiple Major Additions (January 21 - February 3)
January is always a great Gamepass month, so nice to see it continuing… at least 5 games I will definitely play. Even Drop Duchy looks interesting
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 17-18)
Still Dwarf Survivors but also started Star Wars Outlaws and Keeper. All great in their own way. Way too many games at the moment as I would love to start Lost records and FF1 but no time…
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Xbox Game Pass In 2026?
I got 6 months at a cheap rate so I’m good for a bit… however just asking about it still hurts… too soon
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 10-11)
Still playing Dwarf Survivors and am at the 150 / 300 achievements … also have FF1 ready to go later on … have a great weekend!
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (January 12-16)
Outlaws or My Little Pony … hmmm tough choice
Re: Based On New Players, These Were The Top 5 Xbox Games Of Christmas And New Year
Glad everyone enjoyed these games… time to dig another bigger hole
Re: Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Showcase Gets Official Date Alongside Three Confirmed Games
If they are in Showcase they must be coming out this year…. Just a question of when and in what order
My guess is Feb = BoR, June = Fable and then Sept = Forza with CoD slotted in it’s regular slot
Re: These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Including Two Major Additions (January 6-22)
January is always a great Gamepass month! Have to say I called Outlaws so I can take that off my bingo card… will give FF1 a go.
Re: Feature: 30 Xbox Series X|S Games To Look Forward To In 2026
Is it just me, but as I scrolled through… 2027 is way more likely for 80% of these titles
I lost my faith in the hype train…
Re: Xbox Developer Direct Has Always Had A Surprise, But What About January 2026's Showcase?
Xbox has announced annoying little for January so far and usually January is a big month… so personally expecting Star Wars Outlaws to drop
Re: Five Reasons Why 2026 Is One Of The Most Important Years In Xbox History
I feel 2026 will just be a celebration of 25 years and then who knows… drink while the champagne is flowing….
Re: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! 🎊
Thanks PureXbox for answering all my questions… great being with y’all!
Bring on the January games…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 27-28)
I still have not purchased anything in the sale so far but will get Dave the diver and Animal Well. Dwarf Survivors is my main focus atm…
Re: Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2025: The Results You Didn't See
Actually Avowed was reasonably close … what I always realize is that I need to play more of the top 10. However really enjoyed playing 11-25 a lot this year
Re: These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2025
I did dive in and buy Dave the Diver as well as Animal Well. There goes my rewards points… this still my favorite sale
Re: Opinion: This Xbox Game Studios Gem Is My Game Of The Year For 2025
I definitely played it a couple times and thought it had potential but somehow got distracted by something else. Will give it another try…
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing Over Christmas Break?
I would love to start a new game but realistically just working through a few might be a thing. However Dave the Diver might be in the cards…
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Shares Lengthy Video Message After Winning 'Industry Icon' Award
Trust in Phil has been my motto! So far so good in my opinion… He got me back in with the Series S, gave me lots of rewards points and gave me a backlog. What’s not to like…
Re: Talking Point: Will Any Of Xbox's 2026 Releases Become GOTY Contenders Next Year?
At this point we (including Xbox) don’t have any idea what games will be put in 2026 or get pushed into 2027. Fable and Clockwork would be have to be contenders though…
Re: These 30+ Games Are At Their 'Lowest Price Ever' In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2025
So far only Dave the diver tempting me…
Re: Xbox Announces Start Date And First Five Deals For The Countdown Sale 2025
This is my favorite sale of the year. Please don’t let me down Microsoft. I have $25 to spend… let’s go!
Re: The Game Awards Trailer Prices Range From 'Free' To Over '1 Million' USD, Claims Report
I feel that $1 million dollars is a number that will be hard to recover from my $9 purchase, 5 years into the future at 2031 game awards sale on my Steam box I will eventually purchase
Re: Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (December 9)
I reckon Xbox does a pretty good job at picking their “filler” games. I always find a handful to play and enjoy. Would I prefer all AAA games to be day 1? Of course but then I would only play AAA and miss out n some real gems
Re: Paramount Fights Back Against Netflix With 'Superior All-Cash Offer' For Warner Bros.
My choice would be Netflix but that almost certainly curses them so can’t wait for Apple to retry and give a third stick in the fire… ABK drama all over again…
Re: Netflix Is Buying Warner Bros. For Even More Money Than Xbox's ActiBlizz Deal
You can almost draw a straight line from bad decisions to selling to Netflix. Huge win for Netflix. Bad news for the consumer….
Re: Wreckreation Dev Suffers 'Heartbreaking' Situation Less Than Two Months Since Launch
Funny how whenever this happens … and it sucks …. But they had so many more ideas, updates and expansions etc… if only someone would keep giving us money
Re: Xbox Teases 2026 Game Pass Lineup As It Delivers The Service's Final Update Of 2025
2025 GamePass was a top tier year … it was just a shame how Microsoft bungled everything from pricing to tiers. Then add all the uncertainty about the consoles and we are just a dejected lot who are depressed… Still 2025 was amazing !
Re: Hands On: Red Dead Redemption For Xbox Series X Makes A Great First Impression
So if I buy it today with the sale price then on Tuesday it will update for free?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 29-30)
Been playing Clover Pit and Dwarf survivors 103/300 achievements … have a great weekend!
Re: Three Xbox First-Party Games Make The Cut In AP's Top 10 Releases Of 2025
I reckon it’s a good sign that 2025 was a stellar year when no one is going to have the same top 10 list. If you didn’t make this list then you will be on another. Tough choices
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 22-23)
Still playing Dwarf Survivors… have 101/300 achievements now… crashes a lot but sticking with it. I am liking Clover Pit 10/30 achievements. Maybe try Ballxpit. Have fun!
Re: The Crew Motorfest Races Onto Xbox Game Pass This Week, And You Don't Want To Miss It
Seems the rumors were true…. Avatar and Star Wars next….
I will enjoy this!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 15-16)
Still enjoying Dwarf Survivors… have 85/300 achievements … don’t really have a palette cleanser lined up yet… as @Lup mentioned Sherlock Holmes … I will give it a try
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 8-9)
Dwarf Survivors as I finally figured out to upgrade the guns to complete the achievements. I really like this game. So 65/300 achievements done. I keep wanting to play something else so that turned into a little bit of the Expanse. Have a great weekend!
Re: Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra Has Been Delayed Again By Skydance Games
It will come out once it’s special… funny how all the special games never say that…
Re: 'Satisfactory' Brings Its Ultra-Popular Open World Co-Op Game To Xbox This Week
Without really playing it first, sound vaguely interesting… it’s one of those games I would wait for a sale before buying it personally.
Re: 12 Months Of Ubisoft+ Premium Discounted By 40% In Special Xbox Sale
I should feel happy as my Ubisoft boycott of one resulted in all this… but they should have done this years ago but they felt they could get away with it… now that they are cash strapped they are in a weird spot that we as Gamepass subs don’t want it now. How ironic that a company that created bloated games now is bloating Gamepass…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 1-2)
Dwarf Survivors and loving the grind! The voice acting cracks me up every time. I must try Keeper soon so will do that as well…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 25-26)
Still Dwarf Survivors until I get bored then will palette cleanser with something new like Keeper or the original Outer Worlds
Re: Remedy CEO Steps Down, Not Long After Studio Admitted 'Weak Sales' For FBC: Firebreak
I own Control, Alan Wake 1 & 2 and all the Max Payne games. I have no desire to even play Firebreak … I’m sure Remedy will bounce back but if they don’t this was a moment of hubris.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
Dwarf Survivors mostly as I love the funny remarks the dwarf makes. I will also try Keeper and Balkxpit to see if I will like them… enjoy your weekend!
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Keeper On Xbox Game Pass
Will definitely be playing this! Really who wouldn’t want to give this a go?
Re: Summer Game Fest 2026 Date Revealed With 'Spectacular Cross-Platform Showcase' Teased
Not saving the date… more interested in the Winter shows than something in the summer
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 11-12)
Resident Evil 2 as my Halloween game. Dwarf Survivors is such a fun game for me. The weekend in Canada is three days so hoping for a little extra gaming…
Re: Strange Xbox Email Suggests Game Pass Price Increase Doesn't Apply To Certain Members
@Fiendish-Beaver you are like a human time capsule… wake me up from by backlog in 2027 and I will tell you all!
Re: Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Elite Series 3 Controller For Xbox Series X|S?
@AkumaG Just think after all this time they know there a drift issue and they keep selling them… doesn’t feel right
Re: Microsoft Rewards Team Insists October Gift Card Sale Hasn't Been Forgotten About
@lechugajr Still bitter? So am I….