Received it the other day, still getting used to it... It shows less games at once when browsing through which I actually don't like.. Other than that it's ok so far.. Perhaps I will like it more soon..
@FraserG Thanks for the review, it sounds like a faithful remake as you said... I really enjoyed playing both titles around release even if I wasn't exactly that great at them...
@NEStalgia Microsoft are certainly leaving it late to reveal launch details, as are Sony...
Good news is that time is now quickly running out with the consoles having to have been made/boxed and ready for launch shortly so I expect information to be revealed shortly....
Sonic Team Racing for me, it's not up to the quality of Mario Kart but I still really enjoyed it... I have since kept coming back after my first play through so it certainly gets my vote.
I don't see an upgrade but more of a revision 3 years roughly down the line.. Smaller console and cost savings made to produce the console cheaper being a top priority...
Both worth downloading, I have the first de Blob so will will be getting the second for sure...
I thought I already had Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon but it was the Second so now I get the first also which is great...
Thank you!!
Battletoads and New Super Luckys Tail have been the highlights for me, but plenty other great game's as you have mentioned.. I think we have been spoilt for choice this month..
Wreckfest for me, after playing the game on last weeks "Free Weekends" the game impressed me enough to pick it up... Digital price was still to high for me even with the sale discount so I have picked up a physical copy quite cheap...
Amazingly I brought it off of Ebay then realised they lived only 5 minutes away... I sent them a message and went round had a good chat and picked up the game... While I was there I also brought a spare Xbox One controller....
(And yes, they refunded me the postage π)......
Not long now, I must be getting old I need a solid date and price... Hype while nice is just that, hype.... We are now getting to the crunch where exact details will need to be be revealed... Not long now..
I have paid for de Blob (admittedly only Β£1.99 I think on a massive sale) but to get de Blob 2 now with Gold is good... Armed and Dangerous is highly rated for the original Xbox so I'm interested in this.. Really can't complain..
@Dpullam Very good game, if you like arcade racers you will enjoy... Via Xbox insider I put 5+ hours in, only issue for me is I think I may have seen everything... Regardless, it's a great game...
@PapaGlitch If you like racers you could get Gravel Special Edition for Β£7.49... I got it as I earned a Β£5.00 card by converting my points so just paid another Β£2.49 for it but your Β£8.00 card would cover it.. Really good arcade racer loads of tracks, cars, and a long career mode.. Very underrated game...
It's good news obviously bringing him on board, but the game as others have said must be a good 9 -12 months from release at least as we stand....
This will certainly not be releasing in the first half of 2021...
I picked up the Arcade racer "Gravel Special Edition" for just Β£2.49 as I had a Β£5.00 giftcard through point's I earned which I just redeemed towards it... π
Lot's of great deals, most I want I have already but Wreckfest is a real blast..
I have put in a good 5/6 hours in over the weekend as it was in the "Free Play Weekend". I might pick it up but it's still not that cheap in the offers and is quite abit cheaper physically on Ebay...π€
@BrilliantBill I agree, it's all abit of a mess.. Hardly inspires any confidence... Halo Infinite by name, release date infinite by nature?? 2022 π€·ββοΈπ ββοΈ... Who knows.. π€£π€£
@Dezzy70 Even with this gen getting a mid gen upgrade both the PS4 and Xbox are still massively held back by the base consoles in terms of cross gen support going forwards..
I think the base Xbox One especially will limit any cross gen support with Series X massively beyond 2021...
I guess 2021 festive season the Xbox One should get the last meaningful cross gen support, after that just a handful of titles will release for it (In my view)...
Well 2 out of 3 isn't bad, both Hellblade and Forza are solely Series X releases...
Regarding Halo Infinite, I would release the title on Xbox One but only offer support for a short period in the form of optimisation updates for about a year after release...
@Dezzy70 I think the switch to next gen will actually be quick for many releases.. Sure 2021 will see many titles still release cross gen on both the Xbox One and Series X. The Xbox One will still have a decent amount of 2021 titles coming out, but by 2022 I expect that to rapidly dry up... I really cant see much other than the odd sports title such as Fifa Legendary Edition and the odd Lego game/Just Dance or random shovelware title releasing on Xbox One in 2022 onwards..
This would be a good title to release around the Series X launch, although it's no replacement for Halo obviously, it's still would be a useful launch period title...
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Re: Streets Of Rage 4 Celebrates 1.5M Downloads With A Huge Free Patch
Glad this came to Game Pass, played it through a couple of times... Will check it out again to see the improvements...
Re: Poll: How Are You Getting On With The New Xbox Store?
Received it the other day, still getting used to it...
It shows less games at once when browsing through which I actually don't like.. Other than that it's ok so far..
Perhaps I will like it more soon..
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (Sep 8-11)
Hotshot Racing, throughly enjoyed this via Xbox Insider... Will be plaing this on Game Pass day 1...
Re: UK Charts: Marvel's Avengers Leads The Pack After A Busy Week
Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 + 2 should have gone in at Number 1...
A very worthy update of two classics...
Re: Rumour: Is The Coalition Working On Campaign DLC For Gears 5?
The campaign was impressive, so some further content would be great..
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 5th)
Wreckfest on Xbox and Splatoon multiplayer on the Wii U for me...
Re: Even Pringles Is Estimating The Price Of The Xbox Series X Now
Hmm... Wonder if we will know the price by months end...
Re: Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 - Returns The Series To Its Former Glory
@FraserG Thanks for the review, it sounds like a faithful remake as you said... I really enjoyed playing both titles around release even if I wasn't exactly that great at them...
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 So Far
Great scores, will be picking this up, although not at launch...
Re: Another Four Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Resident Evil 7 downloading now...
Hope it's good π
Re: Sorry Folks, It Looks Like Xbox Free Play Days Isn't Happening This Week
Tut tut..... Standards are lowering...
Re: These 5 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early September
Will have to play Batman: Arkham Knight.... Perhaps I should have played it already or got it the other week when on deep discountπ€...
Re: Xbox Series S Referenced Once Again Via Xbox Game Pass
@NEStalgia Microsoft are certainly leaving it late to reveal launch details, as are Sony...
Good news is that time is now quickly running out with the consoles having to have been made/boxed and ready for launch shortly so I expect information to be revealed shortly....
Re: Microsoft Unveils 11 More Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass In September
Looking most forward to Resident Evil 7 and Hotshot Racing..... Very good list..
Re: These 4 Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early September
Only NBA 2K20 I play and I got that digitally for Β£2.49 so all good...
Re: Xbox Series S Referenced Once Again Via Xbox Game Pass
We have now officially reached the point where the month after next the Xbox Series X and PS5 should be released......
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Is Your Favourite Modern Sonic Game?
Sonic Team Racing for me, it's not up to the quality of Mario Kart but I still really enjoyed it... I have since kept coming back after my first play through so it certainly gets my vote.
Re: Poll: Do You Think The Xbox Series X Will Get A Mid-Gen Upgrade?
I don't see an upgrade but more of a revision 3 years roughly down the line.. Smaller console and cost savings made to produce the console cheaper being a top priority...
Re: Reminder: These 5 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today
Played some more of Giana Sisters, was good to play it before it leaves.... Some big titles leaving..
Re: The First Two Of September's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Both worth downloading, I have the first de Blob so will will be getting the second for sure...
I thought I already had Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon but it was the Second so now I get the first also which is great...
Thank you!!
Re: Reaction: August Has Been A Truly Fantastic Month For Xbox Game Pass
Battletoads and New Super Luckys Tail have been the highlights for me, but plenty other great game's as you have mentioned.. I think we have been spoilt for choice this month..
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29th)
Wreckfest for me, after playing the game on last weeks "Free Weekends" the game impressed me enough to pick it up... Digital price was still to high for me even with the sale discount so I have picked up a physical copy quite cheap...
Amazingly I brought it off of Ebay then realised they lived only 5 minutes away... I sent them a message and went round had a good chat and picked up the game... While I was there I also brought a spare Xbox One controller....
(And yes, they refunded me the postage π)......
Re: Xbox Series X Reportedly Expected To Launch Ahead Of PS5 In November
Not long now, I must be getting old I need a solid date and price... Hype while nice is just that, hype....
We are now getting to the crunch where exact details will need to be be revealed...
Not long now..
Re: DOOM Eternal's First DLC Expansion Brings The Pain This October
Looking forward to this, I have completed the campaign twice over so new content is great...
Re: Hotshot Racing Speeds Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
Yes, 4 cups, 4 tracks π....
Yes I remember we spoke about it, a great game... π
Re: Hotshot Racing Speeds Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
@BlueOcean Exactly, I was going to buy it day 1, great that it will release with Game Pass...
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With September 2020's Xbox Games With Gold?
I have paid for de Blob (admittedly only Β£1.99 I think on a massive sale) but to get de Blob 2 now with Gold is good...
Armed and Dangerous is highly rated for the original Xbox so I'm interested in this..
Really can't complain..
Re: Hotshot Racing Speeds Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
@Dpullam It's great, regarding length, 16 tracks so 4 cups of 4 tracks... Have Game Pass then a definite download.... (My view anyway)...
Re: Hotshot Racing Speeds Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
@Dpullam Very good game, if you like arcade racers you will enjoy...
Via Xbox insider I put 5+ hours in, only issue for me is I think I may have seen everything... Regardless, it's a great game...
Re: Hotshot Racing Speeds Onto Xbox Game Pass This September
Seriously enjoyed playing this via Xbox Insider... Classic arcade racer, and it's going to be on Game Pass..
Looking forward to playing it again π
Re: Microsoft Is Again Giving Away Free Gift Cards To Some Xbox Players
@PapaGlitch If you like racers you could get Gravel Special Edition for Β£7.49...
I got it as I earned a Β£5.00 card by converting my points so just paid another Β£2.49 for it but your Β£8.00 card would cover it..
Really good arcade racer loads of tracks, cars, and a long career mode.. Very underrated game...
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (27-30 Aug)
Possibly Star Wars Battlefront II for me...
Would be good to try it out.
Re: Bungie Veteran Appointed As Project Lead For Halo Infinite's Campaign
It's good news obviously bringing him on board, but the game as others have said must be a good 9 -12 months from release at least as we stand....
This will certainly not be releasing in the first half of 2021...
Re: Microsoft Is Again Giving Away Free Gift Cards To Some Xbox Players
Nope nothing, tut tut...
Re: Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Brings The Battle To Xbox This November
@Tharsman Same here, all I play is the Campaign... I leave them 2 years then pick them up when cheap to do just this...
Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Possibly Delayed, Gameplay Reveal Tomorrow
Hmm, looks like it's been delayed, 2021 seem's quite likely unfortunately...
Re: Deals: Huge Xbox Gamescom Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Discounted
I picked up the Arcade racer "Gravel Special Edition" for just Β£2.49 as I had a Β£5.00 giftcard through point's I earned which I just redeemed towards it... π
Re: 343 Shuts Down 'Fake Leaks' Regarding Halo Infinite Release Plans
I think we just need to let them get on with it, and put some faith in them developing a fantastic game.. π€·ββοΈ
Re: Deals: Huge Xbox Gamescom Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Discounted
@John_Deacon Same here...
The backlog grows...
Re: Apple Can't Block Epic's Unreal Engine, Rules Judge
Hmm, I think this story will run and run, we might have only seen the start of this....
Re: Deals: Over 50 Games, Bundles & Add-Ons In This Week's Xbox Sale (Aug 25 - Sep 1)
Wreckfest on offer again, but only discounted by the same amount 30%..
I hope it gets added to Game Pass shortly...
Re: Talking Point: What September 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
Timesplitter's 2 or Timesplitter's Future Perfect, I'm not fussy....
(I'm aware they are not even on the Xbox One backwards compatibility) π
Re: Reminder: The Massive Xbox Summer Sale Ends Today
Lot's of great deals, most I want I have already but Wreckfest is a real blast..
I have put in a good 5/6 hours in over the weekend as it was in the "Free Play Weekend". I might pick it up but it's still not that cheap in the offers and is quite abit cheaper physically on Ebay...π€
Re: Latest Halo Infinite Rumour Suggests Xbox One Version Could Be Dropped
@BrilliantBill I agree, it's all abit of a mess..
Hardly inspires any confidence...
Halo Infinite by name, release date infinite by nature?? 2022 π€·ββοΈπ ββοΈ...
Who knows.. π€£π€£
Re: Latest Halo Infinite Rumour Suggests Xbox One Version Could Be Dropped
2022 release date??? βΉ
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Targets Superman In Reveal Trailer
@Dezzy70 Even with this gen getting a mid gen upgrade both the PS4 and Xbox are still massively held back by the base consoles in terms of cross gen support going forwards..
I think the base Xbox One especially will limit any cross gen support with Series X massively beyond 2021...
I guess 2021 festive season the Xbox One should get the last meaningful cross gen support, after that just a handful of titles will release for it (In my view)...
Well 2 out of 3 isn't bad, both Hellblade and Forza are solely Series X releases...
Regarding Halo Infinite, I would release the title on Xbox One but only offer support for a short period in the form of optimisation updates for about a year after release...
Re: Guide: These 300+ Creators Collection Games Are All Free On Xbox
So are any of these any good? π
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Targets Superman In Reveal Trailer
@Dezzy70 I think the switch to next gen will actually be quick for many releases.. Sure 2021 will see many titles still release cross gen on both the Xbox One and Series X. The Xbox One will still have a decent amount of 2021 titles coming out, but by 2022 I expect that to rapidly dry up...
I really cant see much other than the odd sports title such as Fifa Legendary Edition and the odd Lego game/Just Dance or random shovelware title releasing on Xbox One in 2022 onwards..
Re: Random: More Than 10 Million Turbo Bikes Have Already Been Wrecked In Battletoads
Should get around to play this shortly...
Incouraged by the positive comments.
Re: Microsoft Flight Sim Dev 'Working Full Speed' On Xbox Console Version
This would be a good title to release around the Series X launch, although it's no replacement for Halo obviously, it's still would be a useful launch period title...