@Nightcrawler71 Yes it does … in your library under owned games. Even if the game is delisted in the store you can still download it anytime… just can’t buy it as the music license has expired
The demographic that buy sports games must be giddy at the prices. However the games that I would like to add to my backlog are not on sale or are not discounted enough … I am looking at you Unicorn Overlord….
Two completely different issues. You can’t get a good review if the product is buggy… the review is based in the current version and not the potential… the second issue of safe ideas getting better scores is totally inaccurate. The third issue not raised is that if the game is not 60 fps the game seems to get a lower score….
At this point it is all about the games and if new guy can do it then it is a great hire… I personally have been disappointed in the lack of games as I get really hyped at the June showcase and it’s been a real slow trickle in 2024…
@Titntin yes, I am a double the time spent player as well… I can’t dedicate more than an hour or two and by the time I get back forgot something and have to loop back …
I played an hour of 9 Sols and the button placement is a bit tricky and my old man reflexes cause me to die but enjoyed the experience. First game to come with a cruelty warning and deserving of that honour…
To get rid of Microsoft Jewel as it’s a weird 5 point daily reward …
Allow me the option of finding % off easier on the store…
Reduce download sizes
Give console owners some love instead of PC game pass releases first…
Follow through on your most advanced hardware promises
Bought the Brotato DLC and enjoying that very much as I have only level 4 and 5 left in the main game… downloaded Genshin Impact to see if I like it… if not then back the PGA 23
If you want a great review then wait until your game is ready before giving out to reviewers- easy peasy… I blame Microsoft as they should have a quality review team that green lights every game that goes onto Gamepass… I still have not played Redfall or Lamplighters league as the reviews were bad with day 1 bugs… every game that gets poorly reviewed gets a horrible death … sure Cyberpunk and No man’s Sky pulled themselves out of a death spiral but those games would be GOTY material in the year it released if bug free
So close on Brotato at 91% so will keep working on that…. I need a certain achievement on cassette Beasts and then finish off the weekend with Powerwash Sim… have a great weekend of games… it a long weekend in Canada!
Still trying to forget that September was so empty of games that October feels even emptier… overall 2024 has been a great GP year - very happy with my sub…
Didn’t the developers say that Xbox wasn’t a priority and with PC sales like that …. Xbox is not a priority…. So unfortunately it may tell other developers to prioritize Xbox last which has been every Xbox owner worst fear that it is already happening… so I find no joy with this…..also there may have been a shady agreement but still…
@cardcrusher29 yes, ironclad… so much so that all three chapters will have to be on PS before any come to Xbox - if you can afford to lose $200 million on Concorde then what are a few millions elsewhere?
I decided to give Cassette Beasts another try as I need a certain achievement… also started Power Wash simulator as a palette cleanser… have a great gaming weekend!
Just to be clear: the overall, obvious and utterly crystal clear strategy is to make as much money as possible for the shareholders.
If you can sneak in an award or improve something that is an accidental byproduct of the process…
Enjoying The Last Campfire. Have Brotato on my up next… If I have time to start a new game it might be Space Trucker… Glad everyone is enjoying Outlaws and Astrobot! Have a great gaming weekend!
My favorite quote on live service games from Arkane Lyon:
"Don't throw us into gold fever gambits, don't use us as strawmen for miscalculations/blind spots, don't make our work environments darwinist jungles. You say we make you proud when we make a good game. Make us proud when times are tough. We know you can, we seen it before.”
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Re: Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early December 2024
@Nightcrawler71 Yes it does … in your library under owned games. Even if the game is delisted in the store you can still download it anytime… just can’t buy it as the music license has expired
Re: Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early December 2024
Ugg need to finish Billy and the leviathan and start the Quarry… Indy might have to wait….
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 30 - December 1)
It will be Brotato with a sprinkling of Tales from the Borderlands. 9 Sols and maybe a rpg like Assassin Creed 1 if I get more time…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 30 - December 1)
@Lup Good problems to have… all those choices in my backlog as well….
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In November 2024?
I only gave it a B as most of the games are not in my wheelhouse … I picked 9 sols as that was the one I played the most but enjoyed Spyro
Re: PSA: Nine Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend (November 30)
@oopsiezz well there is always Lies of P to play until Elden Ring comes on ….
Re: Talking Point: When You're Low On Time, What Do You Play On Xbox?
Brotato - the ultimate in a fast get in session … love this game!
Re: These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2024
The demographic that buy sports games must be giddy at the prices. However the games that I would like to add to my backlog are not on sale or are not discounted enough … I am looking at you Unicorn Overlord….
Re: Stalker 2's Lower Review Scores Are 'Unfair & Misleading', Says Arkane Founder
@BacklogBrad I rely on everyone here giving their thoughts on games over time more than any one review…
Re: Stalker 2's Lower Review Scores Are 'Unfair & Misleading', Says Arkane Founder
Two completely different issues. You can’t get a good review if the product is buggy… the review is based in the current version and not the potential… the second issue of safe ideas getting better scores is totally inaccurate. The third issue not raised is that if the game is not 60 fps the game seems to get a lower score….
Re: Rare Boss Now Officially The New Head Of Xbox Game Studios
At this point it is all about the games and if new guy can do it then it is a great hire… I personally have been disappointed in the lack of games as I get really hyped at the June showcase and it’s been a real slow trickle in 2024…
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Has 'By Far' MachineGames Longest Runtime On Xbox
@Titntin yes, I am a double the time spent player as well… I can’t dedicate more than an hour or two and by the time I get back forgot something and have to loop back …
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Has 'By Far' MachineGames Longest Runtime On Xbox
I ain’t going lie - I already have the drive space free and ready to go… time to not read anything now and enjoy…
Re: Two Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Week (November 26-27)
I played an hour of 9 Sols and the button placement is a bit tricky and my old man reflexes cause me to die but enjoyed the experience. First game to come with a cruelty warning and deserving of that honour…
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See From Xbox In 2025?
To get rid of Microsoft Jewel as it’s a weird 5 point daily reward …
Allow me the option of finding % off easier on the store…
Reduce download sizes
Give console owners some love instead of PC game pass releases first…
Follow through on your most advanced hardware promises
Re: Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In December 2024 So Far
I can hear the movie soundtrack in my brain - so yeah I’m in the can’t wait group…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 23-24)
Bought the Brotato DLC and enjoying that very much as I have only level 4 and 5 left in the main game… downloaded Genshin Impact to see if I like it… if not then back the PGA 23
Re: Review: Stalker 2 (Xbox) - GSC Game World's Long-Awaited Sequel Is A Mess
If you want a great review then wait until your game is ready before giving out to reviewers- easy peasy… I blame Microsoft as they should have a quality review team that green lights every game that goes onto Gamepass… I still have not played Redfall or Lamplighters league as the reviews were bad with day 1 bugs… every game that gets poorly reviewed gets a horrible death … sure Cyberpunk and No man’s Sky pulled themselves out of a death spiral but those games would be GOTY material in the year it released if bug free
Re: Xbox Fails To Make GOTY List, But Still Gets 11 Nominations For The Game Awards 2024
Brotato not being mentioned is a huge omission… it’s a great indie action game!
Re: We've Found Some Amazing 'Just For You' Deals In The Xbox Black Friday Sale
I bought PGA 2K 2023 for $13 Canadian… really can’t lose at that price
Re: Surprise! Death Stranding Director's Cut Is Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
Bought it instantly at that price - however wouldn’t be surprised if it subsequently ended up on Gamepass…. Now that I bought it…
Re: 2K Provides Updated Launch Windows For Its Upcoming Xbox Lineup
Where’s the all of the above? I voted for Borderlands but Judas was a close 2nd…
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In September?
I am sure there are some great games in there but nothing grabbing me yet… maybe my backlog is just too good… but I gave Riders the thumbs up
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 28-29)
So close on Brotato at 91% so will keep working on that…. I need a certain achievement on cassette Beasts and then finish off the weekend with Powerwash Sim… have a great weekend of games… it a long weekend in Canada!
Re: Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Dev 'Still Discussing' Compensation For Broken Launch
I am taking the lack of posts here that there has been a collective I don’t care about this game and it’s broken launch…
Re: October 2024's Xbox Game Pass List Is Looking Surprisingly Empty So Far
Still trying to forget that September was so empty of games that October feels even emptier… overall 2024 has been a great GP year - very happy with my sub…
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Sells 20 Million Copies Before It Even Comes To Xbox
Didn’t the developers say that Xbox wasn’t a priority and with PC sales like that …. Xbox is not a priority…. So unfortunately it may tell other developers to prioritize Xbox last which has been every Xbox owner worst fear that it is already happening… so I find no joy with this…..also there may have been a shady agreement but still…
Re: Square Enix Is Bringing Eight Games To Xbox Today (September 26)
@cardcrusher29 yes, ironclad… so much so that all three chapters will have to be on PS before any come to Xbox - if you can afford to lose $200 million on Concorde then what are a few millions elsewhere?
Re: Ubisoft Cancels Tokyo Game Show Livestream Right At The Last Minute
Obviously the Templars are fiddling with the timeline…
Re: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Is Shaping Up To Be An Xbox GOTY Contender
The last time I played was many years ago and I will probably be gobsmacked so will be day 1
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 21-22)
I decided to give Cassette Beasts another try as I need a certain achievement… also started Power Wash simulator as a palette cleanser… have a great gaming weekend!
Re: Xbox's Sarah Bond Initially 'Clashed' With Phil Spencer When Working Together
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Re: Two Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 20)
Ok I didn’t have on my bingo card that September for my console would be so boring for Gamepass….must be some shadow drops coming….
Re: Huge 'Best Rated Sale' Highlights This Week's Deals On The Xbox Store
@Elbow As well the full Final Fantasy library is at 60% off … which I think is the lowest it goes for usually but a lot of game for that price….
Re: Review: The Plucky Squire - A Super Storybook Adventure For Younger Players
I thought I saw somewhere in the internet that this was an AAA GOTY contender …. And turns out to be a kids game - too funny….
Re: These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 19-24)
No way to spin it - September was a lean month so far but thinking a few surprises might come our way…
Re: 10 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late September 2024
Well for 10 titles leaving my backlog was spared… none to quickly finish…. All good here!
Re: Rumour: Microsoft Employees 'Completely Confused' About New Xbox Strategy, Says Insider
Just to be clear: the overall, obvious and utterly crystal clear strategy is to make as much money as possible for the shareholders.
If you can sneak in an award or improve something that is an accidental byproduct of the process…
Re: Bethesda Introduces Its 'Isolated, Handcrafted World' In New Starfield: Shattered Space Deep Dive
I bought the Starfield premium with reward points … will do the same with Indy… seems like a no brainer for me…
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Xbox Game Of The Year So Far?
Brotato followed very distantly by Harold Halibut… but enjoyed quite a few GP titles but nothing grabbed me like those two…
Re: The Last Campfire Returns To Xbox Charts Following Massive Price Drop
Definitely worth the sale price … a cozy game just plain and simple… 8/10
Re: Xbox 'Open World' Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Discounted This Week
Alert! The Crew 2 is 98% off - $1
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 7-8)
Enjoying The Last Campfire. Have Brotato on my up next… If I have time to start a new game it might be Space Trucker… Glad everyone is enjoying Outlaws and Astrobot! Have a great gaming weekend!
Re: Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (September 3-10)
Just bought the last campfire as I enjoy a cozy puzzle game and for the price an incredible steal… about 6 hours in and a solid 8
Re: Reaction: Xbox Focusing On 'Blockbuster Games' Should Be No Surprise After The Failure Of Concord
My favorite quote on live service games from Arkane Lyon:
"Don't throw us into gold fever gambits, don't use us as strawmen for miscalculations/blind spots, don't make our work environments darwinist jungles. You say we make you proud when we make a good game. Make us proud when times are tough. We know you can, we seen it before.”
Re: Reaction: Xbox Focusing On 'Blockbuster Games' Should Be No Surprise After The Failure Of Concord
This was on Jim Ryan’s watch …. Just saying
Re: Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early September 2024
Ok now… that was a list of games I don’t play so nice
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2024
Off topic but Microsoft is heavy promoting Star Wars Outlaws on TV in Canada during the US Open tennis… nice to see!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 31 - September 1)
Doing a bit of a bounce around Harold Halibut, Forza Horizons 4, Vampire Survivors and of course Brotato… have a fun gaming long weekend!
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2024
Even though some of those games are good … September feels like a weak month for me personally… hoping for a surprise as well