Speaking of confusion. Why does PC get its own tier?
If it was up to me Gamepass would have two options:
Exclusive (with only first party titles) and Ultimate (as is today).
Both tiers would get games on day 1 and the same discounts in the store.
I could consider a third tier for cloud gaming only (both 1st and 3rd party)...
Loved Hellblade 2. Perfect lenght. Great story, Godtier audio and graphics. Puzzles didnt overstay and combat did what it was supposed to do. 10/10 GOTY contender in my book. And if not GOTY, Senuas actress needs to win all the awards. Seriously.
Game Pass should be two tiers. Ultimate the way it is today. And Standard which is just Xbox exclusives. Both tiers should have day 1, cloud and special discounts.
Oh, and online play should be free, like on PC. That would give Xbox a clear advantage over both PS and Switch.
Xbox: Witcher 3 (starting Blood and Wine dlc). Been a fun ride playing this game for the third time. Also, BG3. I made it to act 3 and feel completely overwhelmed and have no idea what to do or where to start. PS5 and Switch. Nothing.
Series X: BG3. Finally starting to get the hang on this game. Been playing blind for 25hrs but had no idea what I was doing. Started googling everything, going back if the rolls messed up and respec my character. Now Im killing everything and things are moving along, finally. Soon wrapping up the basegame of Witcher 3 for the third time as well. PS5 and Switch: Nothing.
First time xboxer here so its an A for me. Gamepass allowed me to play catch up with the classics Ive missed out on the first year, as well as play a bunch of other games I never would have touched. It has become my go-to console for online play and third parties and is thus the console I use the most. Took a glance at my wishlist and xbox have by far the highest number of games Im looking forward to. This generation Ive fallen in love with Halo, Gears, Forza, Flight Simulator, Starfield, Ghostwore Tokyo, Psychonauts 2 to mention some.
PS5: I'm on my 3rd playthrough of Stellar Blade. Trying to collect every outfit. I also might start the Alan Wake 2 DLC. Series X: Jumping between Witcher 3 (my comfort game) and Starfield. Having a blast testing different mods. Switch Oled: Nothing. Have a good weekend everybody!
I got the S and the X with extra HD space installed on both. Im good. I might even skip the next gen on both Xbox and PS tbh because it doesnt really feel like a leap from the last one. The next Nintendo is another story, Ill buy that on release.
I don't see the problem here. When I downloaded it the game gave me 1000 credits. And if I don't want to use them on that quest I wont. Personally I'm saving it for something in the future.
Diablo IV. The newest season is pretty good. Gonna hit lvl100 for the first time. Im also playing the new Alan Wake 2 DLC. And if I have time I'll hunt down some more outfits in Stellar Blade.
If someone makes a mod that lets me autowin combat then Ill be all over it. Im so done with long battles, especially when I lose and realize Ive spent a full evening making no process.
Ill tune in to Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase. Always enjoyed watching these live rather than reading a summary afterwords. The missus usually watch with me trying to guess which games Ill be interested in. Good times.
Switch to unreal, get help from Coalition and or Ninja Theory, keep the gameplay. Bring a more meatier online presence at launch and make a campaign that doesn't end on a cliff hanger. Personally I think Infinite had a lot of great ideas and was an overall good game, but the online portion was weak at launch. It's awesome now though, and have been for the last year.
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Re: Four Years Later, People Are Still Getting Confused By Xbox's 'Horrible' Console Names
Should have just went roman numbers and called it Xbox V.
Re: Xbox Reportedly 'Exploring Potential' For Various New Game Pass Tiers
@WhiteRabbit Ah. Didn't think about that. I know free online play wont happen but I'd just love to see it.
Re: Xbox Reportedly 'Exploring Potential' For Various New Game Pass Tiers
Speaking of confusion. Why does PC get its own tier?
If it was up to me Gamepass would have two options:
Exclusive (with only first party titles) and Ultimate (as is today).
Both tiers would get games on day 1 and the same discounts in the store.
I could consider a third tier for cloud gaming only (both 1st and 3rd party)...
Oh, and online play should be free.
Re: Talking Point: How Hyped Are You For Indiana Jones On Xbox Series X|S?
I'm more hyped for Avowed to be honest. But I loved everything I've seen of Indiana Jones so far and I can't wait to play it!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 20-21)
Xbox: Im in act 3 of Baldurs Gate 3. Have started googling all the quests because Im kind of burned out and would like to finish the story.
Switch and PS5: Nothing at the moment.
Recently finished: Just wrapped up my 3rd playthrough of Witcher 3. Game still holds up after all these years. Had a wonderful time revisiting.
Re: Sony PlayStation 'Regrettably Outspends Us', Says Xbox EMEA Marketing Boss
I cant believe Microsoft dont believe in marketing. Lol.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 13-14)
Xbox Series X: Jumping between Witcher 3 and BG3.
Re: Talking Point: If You Had To Limit Yourself To Three Xbox Games, What Would They Be?
Me 3 most played games are Gears, Halo and Starfield so that. Though I might switch Halo for Forza.
Re: Talking Point: Two Months On, Did Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Live Up To The Hype?
Loved Hellblade 2. Perfect lenght. Great story, Godtier audio and graphics. Puzzles didnt overstay and combat did what it was supposed to do. 10/10 GOTY contender in my book. And if not GOTY, Senuas actress needs to win all the awards. Seriously.
Re: Reaction: Microsoft's Constant Tweaking Of Xbox Game Pass Is Becoming Exhausting
@WhiteRabbit Im not expecting anything.
Re: Reaction: Microsoft's Constant Tweaking Of Xbox Game Pass Is Becoming Exhausting
Game Pass should be two tiers. Ultimate the way it is today. And Standard which is just Xbox exclusives. Both tiers should have day 1, cloud and special discounts.
Oh, and online play should be free, like on PC. That would give Xbox a clear advantage over both PS and Switch.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Gets Price Increases And New 'Standard' Subscription Tier
Personally I would love a game pass tier that was just the xbox exclusives and nothing else.
Re: Rumour: Reliable Leaker Reveals Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Addition
Ooh. Atlas Fallen is the type of game I might resub for.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Ever Bought Any Official Xbox Merchandise?
I bought the xbox series X fridge. And a bunch of Starfield merch.
Re: Xbox Summer Sale 2024 'Teaser' Now Live, 300+ Games Discounted
I thought Forza 4 would be a part of this. Havent skimmed all 300 though.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 6-7)
@jesse_dylan Thanks for the advice. I definetly ran into a figgt I wasnt ready for.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 6-7)
Xbox: Witcher 3 (starting Blood and Wine dlc). Been a fun ride playing this game for the third time.
Also, BG3. I made it to act 3 and feel completely overwhelmed and have no idea what to do or where to start.
PS5 and Switch. Nothing.
Re: Xbox Series X|S Appears To Have Passed 600K Sales In Japan
I wouldnt have gotten into Xbox at all if it wasnt for how cheap the Series S is. Bought it on release and has since bought an X as well.
Re: Talking Point: Has Your Gaming Slowed Down As You've Got Older?
Less, of course.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 29-30)
Series X: BG3. Finally starting to get the hang on this game. Been playing blind for 25hrs but had no idea what I was doing. Started googling everything, going back if the rolls messed up and respec my character. Now Im killing everything and things are moving along, finally.
Soon wrapping up the basegame of Witcher 3 for the third time as well.
PS5 and Switch: Nothing.
Re: Talking Point: What's Been The High Point Of The Xbox Series X|S Generation So Far?
First time xboxer here so its an A for me. Gamepass allowed me to play catch up with the classics Ive missed out on the first year, as well as play a bunch of other games I never would have touched. It has become my go-to console for online play and third parties and is thus the console I use the most. Took a glance at my wishlist and xbox have by far the highest number of games Im looking forward to. This generation Ive fallen in love with Halo, Gears, Forza, Flight Simulator, Starfield, Ghostwore Tokyo, Psychonauts 2 to mention some.
Re: Xbox's Acquisition Of Obsidian Helped The Team Stick To Single-Player For Avowed
Im very excited for Avowed!
Re: Pick One: Which Game From This Year's Xbox Showcase Are You Most Excited For?
Had to go with Gears E Day.
I also thought Mixtape looked like a good time.
Re: Xbox Begins Refunding Redfall DLC Owners Following Arkane Austin Closure
3 people are going to be very happy about the refund.
Re: Xbox Dev The Coalition Comments On Multiplayer Modes In Gears Of War: E-Day
Whatever year this drops it will be my GOTY. Love me som Gears of War. Multiplayer and all.
Re: Hands On: Black Myth: Wukong Is A Transformative Action RPG
@DJKingaling Pushsquare played on PC.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 15-16)
PS5: I'm on my 3rd playthrough of Stellar Blade. Trying to collect every outfit.
I also might start the Alan Wake 2 DLC.
Series X: Jumping between Witcher 3 (my comfort game) and Starfield. Having a blast testing different mods.
Switch Oled: Nothing.
Have a good weekend everybody!
Re: Rumour: Xbox Could Be Targeting A 2025 Release For Gears Of War: E-Day
The game Im the most hyped for right now. And I dont see any game topping it for me.
Re: Xbox 360 'Cult Classic' Lollipop Chainsaw Returns This September For Series X|S
@dreadful like Stellar Blade right now.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Interested In Any Of The New Xbox Series X|S Models?
I got the S and the X with extra HD space installed on both. Im good.
I might even skip the next gen on both Xbox and PS tbh because it doesnt really feel like a leap from the last one.
The next Nintendo is another story, Ill buy that on release.
Re: Gears Of War: E-Day Will Be Linear As Dev Focuses On The 'Scary Moments' Of Gears
This is gonna be a GOTY.
Re: Starfield Is Getting Review Bombed (Again)
@GuyinPA75 everybody loves their drug dealer, no?
Re: Starfield Is Getting Review Bombed (Again)
I don't see the problem here. When I downloaded it the game gave me 1000 credits. And if I don't want to use them on that quest I wont. Personally I'm saving it for something in the future.
Re: Reaction: Xbox's 2024 Showcase Felt Like A Throwback To The 360 Era, In The Best Way Possible
I think it might have been the best presentation I have ever seen. So many games I wanted.
Re: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launches This October On Xbox Game Pass
Never played CoD before but this looked rather good. Also love the time period it is placed in.
Re: Bethesda Unveils Official Trailer For Starfield's Shattered Space DLC
Im very excited for this DLC. When does the update drop though!
Re: South Of Midnight Gets Gameplay Reveal, Coming To Xbox Game Pass In 2025
@user0 Its an animatiom style called stop motion.
Re: South Of Midnight Gets Gameplay Reveal, Coming To Xbox Game Pass In 2025
Loving the look of this game.
Re: 'Gears Of War: E-Day' Is The Next Instalment In Xbox's Famous Franchise
I cant wait!!! My favourite series on Xbox. Surprised Coalition is doing this one before Gears 6 but I dont care. This will be glorious!
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
@LocalPenguin Saw you comment and damn it, we need an S-tier after this one. I was blown away by sooo much.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
This is how you do a showcase. Stacks on stacks! I got 9 new games on my wish list. I think thats a new record for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 8-9)
Diablo IV. The newest season is pretty good. Gonna hit lvl100 for the first time.
Im also playing the new Alan Wake 2 DLC. And if I have time I'll hunt down some more outfits in Stellar Blade.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Summer Game Fest 2024 Showcase?
Lego Horizon, Alan Wake 2 DLC, Unknown 9, SF6 s2 for me.
Re: Xbox Is Adding New Ways To Manage Your Subscriptions On Console
Good update. Now if they would only fix the achievements.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
Gf usually watch with me and guess which games I want. But shes not home so Ill be watching alone.
Re: BioWare Has A Brand-New Name For The Next Dragon Age
Yeah. Im hyped for this. Absolutely loved dragon age 1 and inquisition.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Mods Are Officially Heading To Xbox Series X|S
If someone makes a mod that lets me autowin combat then Ill be all over it. Im so done with long battles, especially when I lose and realize Ive spent a full evening making no process.
Re: Hellblade 2's First Xbox Update Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@BAMozzy Couldnt have said it better myself. I absolutely loved it.
Re: Gaming Showcases In June 2024: Your Complete Guide To Every Xbox Event
Ill tune in to Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase. Always enjoyed watching these live rather than reading a summary afterwords. The missus usually watch with me trying to guess which games Ill be interested in. Good times.
Re: Talking Point: If Halo Infinite Is Finished, Where Should The Franchise Go From Here?
Switch to unreal, get help from Coalition and or Ninja Theory, keep the gameplay. Bring a more meatier online presence at launch and make a campaign that doesn't end on a cliff hanger. Personally I think Infinite had a lot of great ideas and was an overall good game, but the online portion was weak at launch. It's awesome now though, and have been for the last year.