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I am taking the leap. I just pre ordered and pre downloading as I type this. I was on the fence Ps5 base or Xbox series X and decided for Series X. My personal opinion is that Xbox has the better game preservation concept and feel will be growing as we move to next gen consoles. For me if I have a choice I have been and will continue to build my xbox library for games now and replay ability in the future. Of course this could all blow up in my face but that is the chance I am taking. Here is hoping the game is fun and runs well!

Still no ship display yard? Maybe the asteroid home base will have this? Would love to display all my ships and just run up to the one i want to use. Has there been a mod for this?

@Shinato2024
Understand, being able to assign multiple abilities and the essence to hotbar makes it a different experience then using just 1 ability at a time and having to go to menu to recharge. I have not touched starfield in almost a year and will be good to start a new game from scratch and experience anew with these updates and hope to stay in universe and not go to new game plus for a while. Unless you can put your ships in the transfer box 🤓

Looks like I will finally get to be a Mage in Space! Without having to go to new game plus! New character build for me incoming!!
From Bethesda website:
STARBORN ABILITIES & NEW GAME+
Upgrading Starborn Abilities: You can now rank up your unlocked Starborn abilities using Quantum Essence without starting New Game+ and finding additional temples! Become a Starborn superhero and max out your favorite abilities, then Favorite Quantum Essence from the Powers Menu to be able to quickly refill your power meter and string together devastating combos.

I am thinking I will get it for Xbox. Regardless if PS5 base which I own runs better. Not sure about PS6 future proofing current library and backwards compatibility, i have more faith in future xbox console to keep gaming on.

I say remove everything and just call it “X”.

Regarding Crimson Desert, isn’t it an open world adventure not an rpg? At least per Pearl Abyss?

Here is the new plan:

There should ever be 1 console per generation. No one wants to feel like they have an inferior product.

• Release the new Xbox fall of 2026 in time for the new games coming out end of year, Fable, GTA 6 and so on.
• Microsoft should take a hardware cost hit in order to put the new XBox in as many hands as possible.
• games don’t have to be exclusive but if you want the best experience and it is affordable people will buy the new xbox
• reduce the price of current gen for those that want an even more affordable gaming experience and start getting xboxs out the door prior to new console release. This would start increasing the xbox community and generate excitement for new system.
• gamepass should only have 1 tier. Ultimate for everyone at no more than $14.99 monthly subscription
• all new games will still have a great experience in current gen as next gen revs up into 2027 and beyond
• Sony is struggling putting out first party content, take advantage of this by continuing releasing good to great 1st party titles and make so 3rd party wants to put their games on xbox
• make it so the average consumer can afford the new or existing xbox, increase gamepass subscription and new game sales, invest now to be the primary gaming experience.

What is that expression. It takes money to make money? And of the 3 sony, Nintendo and Microsoft who has the best chance of this plan succeeding? Micro$oft.

@Smackosynthesis
For whatever reason i am getting more the Two Worlds then Expedition 33. Which is not a bad thing as I thoroughly enjoyed Two Worlds. I just feel it will bend not break with all they are trying to do.

Did a quick google search and this visionary had the answer all along:
Peter Molyneux intentionally shifted Fable III away from traditional, "hardcore" RPG mechanics toward an action-adventure focus to increase accessibility and sales, aiming for a 30% increase over Fable II.

@Savex
I agree. The current generation of consoles (which I own all 3) still has plenty of life. Instead of having developers spend a ton of money the develop for even more power hardware let them make games for current gen and maybe everyone will start making some money. Current gen is still expensive, in the next few years let these consoles come down in price for more people to buy and buy the games for them. The next console generation should not come out till 2030 and focus on the games between now and then. If i will be paying closer to $1000 for next gen i want a giant leap where we do not have to choose performance to get 60+ fps. This should be default until then i just want to play great games and not have to worry about buying another console.

To be clear i was hoping Fable was going to be a shadow drop last week. The was originally planned to release in 2025. This is my current most anticipated game period. Unless the new Zelda gets announced 🤪

However, after watching the direct and the ambition the developers have for this game and that they showed no open world traversal and the npc’s did not animate great i honestly think we won’t see this till 2027. I hope i am wrong and the next time they show the game things are looking better it appears they still have a lot of optimization to do.

Booting Fable anniversary to get my feels 🥰

@OneArmedGiant
Yes, LOTR, the Third Age. It is broken on the 360 and you cannot play beyond the 360. So when I have the urge to play it i need to plug in the OG Xbox.

@bert0503
The Third Age is a great rpg that uses similar rpg mechanics from FFX! I can only play it on the OG xbox. The backwards compatibility on the 360 does not work keeps stalling 😓

Everything does sound great. I am a little concerned we will actually get it this year. Some of the NPCs reactions and speaking looked off compared to the video from a year ago where the NPC talked about being in a Fan Club that hated the hero. I love the ambition but either will end up watered down or get another delay. If it is watered down then will be truly a Fable game based on first one hype to what it actually was…still great but not exactly what Peter M. promised pre release.

I am so excited for this game and just started replaying Hogwart’s Legacy! Since that is the closest to a Fable successor out there 🤓

Fable > Beast > Surprise > Forza

What if Surprise is WoW for consoles?

Conker’s Bad Fur Day: part Deux

The current xbox and PS5 could easily stay for another 3 years before needing an upgrade. I say keep making games for current gen and save the consumer money until hardware costs come down. I mean if the switch and switch 2 teach us anything is that as long as good games are coming out then that is all that matters. I would be happy to wait till 2030 for new consoles.

Fable shadow drop…nuff said 🤓

This is the sequel to Fable that we never got when lion head folded. Not sure if any of the devs went on to help make this game?

Fable, gameplay and release date in January or February

Oh…1 more thing. Microsoft should pick up Penny Blood and release that turn based RPG on consoles!

@Kaloudz
Yep…just give me Fable! Is all i need for 2026!

If this was 20 years ago there would be no question and I would have the time to play it. Definitely something right up my alley but I have no time atm 😓😭

Once they announce the date for Metroid Prime 4 i will start the process of getting one. If hard to get at that time i will just play it on Switch 1 🤓

Just like @Lup and @Ricky-Spanish have stated as long as it is good. No need to pick only one.

Like food…somedays you want a burger…other times you wand a feast with all the courses.

Need to figure out how to retire early so i can play all these games!

Here is my definition:

Remaster: start with original code and determine what to update: Metroid Prime, Oblivion

Remake: create new code: Final Fantasy 7

I think the term Remaster is correct. In the case of games like Metroid Prime and Oblivion. It plays today as you imagined it did many years ago. The base games was not rebuilt however tweaks and graphics upgrade.

All the other games using the term remaster need to use something else like, Definitive edition, Facelift, Needmoremoney…

When i played Shadow of Colossus, Metroid Prime, and now Oblivion these are true remasters.

Games like Soul Reaver (which i love) was more facelift and would deem it the Definitive Edition or maybe call it the “2025 Edition”.

Sequel to Lost Odyssey would be the dream reveal. Other then that info on Fable would be nice and shadow drop of Oblivion every one is talking about i think would happen at this event not in April as per rumors

I went and paid the $9 to plat early as this passed weekend would when i would have time to play this game due work and personal plans i have the rest of this month. I am glad i did as i was able to finish the game on Sunday.

This is a beautiful game and great premise, characters and fantastic music!

I agree with reviewer that combat is the weakest link. If this was just an adventure puzzle game it would have been better as i never looked forward to the fighting areas. The boss fights were fun but the rest was not so much.

I cannot say enough of the music in this game. I usually turn down background music but in this game i turned down everything else so i could hear all the lyrics and music for each stage. Amazing!

My 2 cents 🤓

@ChopperCampbell
That song took it over the top for me. I wasn’t paying attention then it started registering what they were singing about and i just got pulled in.

@cragis0001
Kena was a great game. Played on Ps5 when it came out.

Another good example of a fun game and there are some similarities between the 2

Loving the music, helps with the feels of the story in the area. Love how beautiful the art is. The combat is good but almost like not looking forward to it. Not sure how to explain that. Reminiscent to games like Soul Reaver and 360 era tomb raider if I were to make some comparisons.

I am loving it and will probably finish it this weekend 😎

Soo many games. We can complain about the imperfections in the games out there and they all have them but there are so many. I am edging closer to my retirement years but i do not know if that will mean more time to game or get out there and travel.

I can’t play them all and makes it harder what to choose. Back logs are so hard to do when there is something new right around the corner.

I just finished Avowed. Really enjoyed that! And working on Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive on Switch. But i want to play Assassin’s Creed but cannot handle 2 massive games at same time. I want to play this but the game i am planning for next is Expedition 33. And there is Atomfall. Death stranding right around the corner.

We are saturated and i do not know what the answer is 🥺

@RiverGenie
Loving the lightning gun. I am only in second zone and to reduce spoilers my current build is lighting gun and shield and dual yield a fire sword and ice axe. So much fun especially since the elements on the weapons help with puzzle solving. Ice axe and water make some some great platforms 🤓

@Prestige-worldwide
At first thought the same thing, however once i realized the base gear can be broken down to base ingredients then the base ingredients can be crafted into higher grade then nothing is wasted and everything you find is useful. Makes the unique gear really special when you find it.

So far this is a 10 for me. A Fantasy game that looks great and plays great and so far a story and characters that have pulled me in. I am enjoying the combat so much which is usually the weakest of these types of games. A game made for my play style. Zelda, Elder Scrolls and Fable love child. Can’t stop playing or thinking about it when not playing. Great job Obsidian! So much fun in first person!

Fable gameplay would be nice

Though there are plenty of differing opinions one the actual game Starfield box art is at the top of my list. I will look through my collection and see what others stand out when i have some time.

If we are just talking licensed games then my vote is for Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Enjoyed them in OG xbox.

This and Metroid Prime 4. That is all i need for 2025…everything else is butter

@Weebleman so you're saying pay the 34.99 to play early, pay the monthly sub costs and, when you cancel, buy the game as well.
And this saves you Money how?

For one thing gamepass is not just Indiana that you are paying for. All I am saying is it is a choice. However much money you want to spend on a game is the individuals choice. Don’t like the options don’t buy in. Just get the physical or digital and do not subscribe to gamepass then nothing has changed. Think you will enjoy the game and want to get the dlc then go for it. I have in the past and some were great and some I played for a few hours and that was it there went my $70, $60, &50.

If you have gamepass you do not have to get the dlc. Turn on the xbox on Dec 9th and play the like anyone else who has not bought the dlc.

This is just like any other promotion whether you get a poster at Gamestore or an extra mission for paying more…due to digital nature playing 3 days or 5 or 7 early is just another poster or extra mission but the few days earlier seems to be the latest that buyers are looking for nothing else.

Maybe i am getting old but this has been around before gamepass, before digital. Gamepass is still Day 1 alongside all physical or digital base game purchases. However if you want to pay for the DLC up front regardless if gamepass or base game purchase part of the bonus is to play 3 days early.

No harm no foul. If no one buys the Dlc pack then no one plays early.

Nothing new.

Think of it this way. Let’s say you buy the DLC while you have a gamepass sub. And one day you stop the sub most likely the base game will be a fraction of the price on release and you will save a few bucks. There is no forcing anyone to do anything currently it is still a choice.

Atomfall…looks like my type of game. Great extended gameplay and look fowward to playing it in 2025!!

I pay for Ultimate this should be entirely add free. You know what even if i didn’t put adds in the store and take it out of my dashboard. I struggle so hard watching the olympics with all the adds. I only watch what i want on physical or streaming with no adds.

I really enjoyed 3 and have not finished Genesis. That being said if it is more like 1 then we will have something special!

Well if there is no internet to verify purchase how would you be able to play?

Expedition 33! Since not on list then Fable 😏

@GuyinPA75
Yeah Love McFarlene! Here is a link to the image: https://ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/web01.ho-sting/videogamesartwork_com/public/concept-art/1590656839/assassinscreedivblackflag_promotional_poster_by_todd_mcfarlane.jpg

It was a 24in really nice size for a game pre order