I'm one of those people who is getting strongly against games being announced way too early. I'm looking forward to this but for it only to be in a concept stage is going to an age away.
@Dr_Luigi My son's grandparents wanted to get him a series s this week (father in-law is end of life and spoiling the family as says he can't take it with him.) Me and my wife discussed the pros and cons together. Disc drive, more storage and a bit more future proofed we put the extra £200 for a series X. Still think the series s has its place but now you can walk into a shop and pick up a series X no problem it's getting less appealing.
I've had 2 bans in my life, one on Xbox and one on Playstation. Xbox ban was due to buying a second hand 360 from GAME and had a ban a couple of days later for reasons unknown but linked to the console (was never told by Microsoft but was a console ban. Luckily was under warranty.) The second was my own stupid fault. Hacked an old PS3 to use as a multi region Blu ray/DVD player to watch of all things an American box set of Malcolm in the middle (that I still have) and stupidity left my profile on it. Jumped on my PS4 to find a lovely account ban and all my digital games lost. Well worth the £2.50 I bought the box set for from a charity shop. Since this I've had nothing thankfully.
They removed Slime Rancher from GP but thankfully it was on GWG so I get to keep it installed. And people say GWG should go... Looking forward to Slime Rancher 2 big time.
With Prime get same day delivery on your micro transactions. Non prime members can get free delivery of their micro transactions if they spend £20 on their order but you will get them in 2 to 3 days.
Your Amazon delivery driver will take good care of your micro transactions. Throwing your package against your door before ringing your door bell and buggering off faster than you can open the door to see the mangled remains of your parcel lying on your door mat.
Welcome to the world of Amazon/EA...
My dad has had around 3500 pts not register over the past 3 months all connected to top 10 Punch card not tracking properly. Think the consensus is improve the app...
My dad is still waiting on 2000 monthly and 2 top ten that haven't registered. I've had no problem with customer service but he has waited over a month. My son also no issues with his.
@Decoy_Snake I did exactly the same game. Got past the tutorial. My son and dad did the easy one Library of Ruina. Might save that for tomorrow's 3 achievement weekly.
@Decoy_Snake we suffer for the cause. Honestly think rewards has caused me to have OCD. 587 day streak on online rewards so far. Aiming for the 999 badge.
Got my first crown this morning after a couple of 2nd places. Really enjoying it and possibly would have paid for it. Part of me wants to remain playing without paying anything but looking at some of those sweet outfits... Must resist...
Nice! Just checked and £8 in my account. Haven't claimed anything points wise for a while but got just over 200000 points. I blame game pass for giving me so much to play.
Update Well worked on my son's. I just did it and did that annoying thing of ticking it's complete but not giving points. MS customer service here I come...
I'm on the fence for Lego Star wars. Would like it but need it to shake up the Lego formula a bit more. Got so many Lego games and would love this one to drag me back into them. Will wait for reviews.
@GuyinPA75 no. You can get them in larger amounts. Max £25 a time but as many as you need. Bought Res evil Village that way.
Also think US can get larger amounts as well. Usually added within 24 hrs.
Will claim my lot today.
Village seemed to borrow from the original R4 design (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUFM3EmXMJY) Think Code Veronica needed the remake treatment first.
My son loves Starlink but every time he puts the holder on the controller or changes any guns it screen shots as goes right over the button. Be great to just remap it or turn off.
Mini ninjas, The bureau and Spec Ops. Going to grab both Time Splitters on offer as well. Heads up as well that CD Keys have Zombie Army Trilogy for £6.99. my back catalogue is getting huge.
@Nightcrawler71 Also interested. My son has £30 in Microsoft points as not wanted anything Fortnite related for a while (thankfully.) Loves his oddworld games but didn't hear good things from ps5 release.
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Re: Remedy Officially Announces 'Control 2', Confirmed For Xbox Series X|S
I'm one of those people who is getting strongly against games being announced way too early. I'm looking forward to this but for it only to be in a concept stage is going to an age away.
Re: Xbox's Matt Booty 'Encouraged' By Internal Showings Of Fable Reboot
Stephen Fry or no buy! Love this series. Please don't muff it up...
Re: Indie Dev Reminds Us The Xbox Series S Is Capable Of 4K, 120FPS
@Dr_Luigi My son's grandparents wanted to get him a series s this week (father in-law is end of life and spoiling the family as says he can't take it with him.) Me and my wife discussed the pros and cons together. Disc drive, more storage and a bit more future proofed we put the extra £200 for a series X. Still think the series s has its place but now you can walk into a shop and pick up a series X no problem it's getting less appealing.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About 'New Tales From The Borderlands'
3/10... Yeah. Think I'm going to play the hell out of this and enjoy every minute and let that review slide by. Always 1 reviewer...
Re: Random: 'Sexy' Yakuza Screenshot Got Me Banned, Says Xbox User
I've had 2 bans in my life, one on Xbox and one on Playstation. Xbox ban was due to buying a second hand 360 from GAME and had a ban a couple of days later for reasons unknown but linked to the console (was never told by Microsoft but was a console ban. Luckily was under warranty.) The second was my own stupid fault. Hacked an old PS3 to use as a multi region Blu ray/DVD player to watch of all things an American box set of Malcolm in the middle (that I still have) and stupidity left my profile on it. Jumped on my PS4 to find a lovely account ban and all my digital games lost. Well worth the £2.50 I bought the box set for from a charity shop. Since this I've had nothing thankfully.
Re: Xbox Games With Gold For October 2022 Announced
Er... Okay... Not quite what I was expecting... As a long time GWG advocate (mainly for the 360 portion) this kind of sucks.
Re: Xbox Confirms Eight Games Coming To Game Pass (September 22-30)
They removed Slime Rancher from GP but thankfully it was on GWG so I get to keep it installed. And people say GWG should go... Looking forward to Slime Rancher 2 big time.
Re: Outer Wilds Blasts Off With Free Series X|S Upgrade On Xbox Game Pass
Got it free for watching an E3 presentation. Best freebie ever. Looking forward to update.
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In September
Thankfully no top 10 requirement. That's been a stumbling block for my dad recently as not been tracking.
Re: Rumour: Amazon Wants To Buy EA, Formal Offer Has Been Made
With Prime get same day delivery on your micro transactions. Non prime members can get free delivery of their micro transactions if they spend £20 on their order but you will get them in 2 to 3 days.
Your Amazon delivery driver will take good care of your micro transactions. Throwing your package against your door before ringing your door bell and buggering off faster than you can open the door to see the mangled remains of your parcel lying on your door mat.
Welcome to the world of Amazon/EA...
Re: Video: Here's A Look At Xbox 360 Emulation On The Steam Deck
I would love one. Sadly selling a kidney isn't an option. My son's kidneys on the other hand... eBay or Facebook marketplace here I come.
Re: Xbox Wants To Know What Needs Improving About Microsoft Rewards
My dad has had around 3500 pts not register over the past 3 months all connected to top 10 Punch card not tracking properly. Think the consensus is improve the app...
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete August 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
My dad is still waiting on 2000 monthly and 2 top ten that haven't registered. I've had no problem with customer service but he has waited over a month. My son also no issues with his.
Re: Rumour: Immortals Fenyx Rising Might Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Would do now I've bought it... Think Microsoft monitor my transactions before announcing these things. Not the first time it's happened.
Re: MultiVersus Is Now Officially Free To Play For Everyone On Xbox
@AlienigenX Yes...
Re: My Friend Peppa Pig Is A Really Easy 1000G On Xbox Game Pass
@Retrokingdan You read my mind!
Re: Lollipop Chainsaw Remake Officially Announced For 2023 Release
Loved this game so much. No mention of James Gunn helping with it again. Fingers crossed.
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete July 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
@Decoy_Snake I did exactly the same game. Got past the tutorial. My son and dad did the easy one Library of Ruina. Might save that for tomorrow's 3 achievement weekly.
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete July 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
@Decoy_Snake we suffer for the cause. Honestly think rewards has caused me to have OCD. 587 day streak on online rewards so far. Aiming for the 999 badge.
Re: 'Spartan Showdown' Event Brings Master Chief To Fall Guys
Nice free skin as ultimate perk. Happy to use that.
Re: How To Claim 30 Days Of Paramount Plus With Xbox Game Pass (UK)
Got 2 weeks off in August so will claim for that. Hopefully something worth watching added by then.
Re: Fall Guys Records 20 Million Players In First 48 Hours Of F2P Release
Got my first crown this morning after a couple of 2nd places. Really enjoying it and possibly would have paid for it. Part of me wants to remain playing without paying anything but looking at some of those sweet outfits... Must resist...
Re: Poll: What Score Would You Give TMNT: Shredder's Revenge So Far?
Love it. Love it. Love it. Bought on switch for on the go and downloaded it on gamepass for achievements. 9/10. Me and my son loving it.
Re: Microsoft Is Quietly Giving Away Free Xbox Credit Right Now
Nice! Just checked and £8 in my account. Haven't claimed anything points wise for a while but got just over 200000 points. I blame game pass for giving me so much to play.
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete June 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
Hope it registers. Last couple of times it's been part of the monthly I've had to contact Microsoft customer service.
Re: How To Claim 2000+ Bonus Microsoft Points On Xbox In May 2022
I'm using turnipboy for all my achievement needs. Can grab 3 literally in about 10 mins.
Re: Three Games Are Unexpectedly Free On The Xbox Store Right Now
@munstahunta Braid is a classic. I'm chuffed as already had Hydro Thunder so any extra is a bonus.
Re: Tales From The Borderlands Returns With A Sequel Later This Year
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkkkk!
So happy!
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete April's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
@StarWarsBoom Thanks for update chap! Worked.
Update Well worked on my son's. I just did it and did that annoying thing of ticking it's complete but not giving points. MS customer service here I come...
Re: Deals: Xbox Spring Sale 2022 Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
Don't cry wallet. It's fine. Ssshhhh! It will all be okay. Payday is only 3 weeks away....
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete April's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
Just tried again. Got an achievement in street of rage and nothing. Oh well. Try again at the weekend.
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete April's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
Count me and my son in that. He played streets of rage and I got one in Minecraft dungeons. Didn't ping.
Re: Tomb Raider Is Back! Crystal Dynamics Announces Brand-New Game
Yesssssss! Loved the reboots.
Re: Ron Gilbert Returns To Monkey Island With A Brand-New Game This Year
Am I dreaming? My most anticipated game of the year! I honestly don't know what to do...
Uses rubber chicken with pulley in the middle on zip line!
Re: Roundup: Here's What's Coming To Xbox In April 2022
I'm on the fence for Lego Star wars. Would like it but need it to shake up the Lego formula a bit more. Got so many Lego games and would love this one to drag me back into them. Will wait for reviews.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
@GuyinPA75 Just cashed in £80 worth of points for it and pre ordered. Nothing else on the horizon so will keep collecting those points. Happy days.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
@GuyinPA75 no. You can get them in larger amounts. Max £25 a time but as many as you need. Bought Res evil Village that way.
Also think US can get larger amounts as well. Usually added within 24 hrs.
Will claim my lot today.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
My reward points have been waiting for this... Can't wait.
Re: E3 Will Supposedly Go Ahead In 2022, Despite Cancellation Claims
Bring on the Xbox and Nintendo show. Oh I mean E3...
Re: Rumour: Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For March 2022
Quite happy with this! Almost bought SpongeBob the other week. First month in awhile I haven't got any games in my collection already.
Re: Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Suffered A "Slow Start", Admits Square Enix
Great game. If you read this and haven't bought it can be picked up at a steal at the moment.
Re: Resident Evil 4 Remake Will Be Darker In Tone, Reportedly Inspired By Old Demos
Village seemed to borrow from the original R4 design (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUFM3EmXMJY)
Think Code Veronica needed the remake treatment first.
Re: Xbox Is Giving You The Ability To Remap The Controller's Share Button
My son loves Starlink but every time he puts the holder on the controller or changes any guns it screen shots as goes right over the button. Be great to just remap it or turn off.
Re: OG Xbox Exclusive Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Returns In HD Next Week
My favourite oddworld game in 4k and 60fps. I'm in...
Re: PSA: Taiko No Tatsujin On Game Pass Is Great For Microsoft Rewards
Save this for the incoming 3 achievements for weekly rewards (be tomorrow.)
Re: Here's A Look At How Much Xbox Game Studios Has Grown Since 2017
E3 will once again be the Xbox and Nintendo show... And I'm good with that.
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Backwards Compatibility Sale?
Mini ninjas, The bureau and Spec Ops. Going to grab both Time Splitters on offer as well. Heads up as well that CD Keys have Zombie Army Trilogy for £6.99. my back catalogue is getting huge.
Re: Deals: 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 18-25)
@Banjo- Glad to help. I have pulled the trigger on a few games. Too good at that price.
Re: Deals: 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 18-25)
@Banjo- Just tried myself and got the same. Tried with opera browser and worked first time.
Re: Deals: 250+ Games Included In This Week's Xbox Sales (January 18-25)
@Nightcrawler71 Also interested. My son has £30 in Microsoft points as not wanted anything Fortnite related for a while (thankfully.) Loves his oddworld games but didn't hear good things from ps5 release.