Was happily subscribing to gold then had the offer of game pass upgrade for £1. Stunning. Plus getting reward points each month to top up my subscription means a bit of time and effort I've got it many months of enjoyment. Got a great balance with Xbox and Switch. Will grab a PS5 when they become more available but in no rush.
Bought at launch. Played for a few hours. Now collecting dust till fully working and series X upgrade. Can be picked up for a third of the price it was a launch now. So wish I had of waited.
Sadly I love the linear gameplay of the originals but as long as it plays well and has a good story I'm up for open world (though I tend to get bored with open world games and hardly complete them.)
Still play L4D2 on my series X. Amazing series. Got me back into online gaming due to co-op gameplay (I get my arse handed to me in competitive games.) I can't wait for this. My must have game of the year.
@Mundaney Rewards on Xbox and online then game pass challenges. You can also get someone to gift you 5000 points a month. My son does this. I'm mega OCD about doing it. Got it to a fine art. Searching is easy as just put a-z a couple of times. Saved in my search history so easy to blast through. I've had 3 months game pass and £65 worth of points since November.
@Dezzy70 I pay £8 for my phone, have to pay £20 for internet, don't touch sky and what is this gym you speak of? Luckily got ultimate due to a cheap offer a couple of years back, energy drink offer of 4weeks for £1.50 2yrs ago (was buzzing for weeks) and now Microsoft rewards top ups. Don't see the point of gold but sure others are happy to have it.
@xMightyMatt14x Not at all. I'm so hyped just from the teaser. Class the first 3 movies (the 4th is pulp trash but I still watch it) above Star Wars... And I love Star Wars!!
I once called the police about having the crap kicked out of me by 2 lads who just didn't like the look of me on the way home from the pub... Yet I feel more pain for this young lads plight.
I've had this a couple of times and also random times I loose signal and have to either restart Xbox or replug hdmi in. This is usually between changing games.
I used to be massively into grabbing achievements. I just get them for my daily 50 ms points and any needed for weekly/monthly points now. Save a nice easy game to grab stuff on to activate one then go play what I want (currently human fall flat.)
Been hammering this for 2 months. Got 3 months ultimate (4 if you say yes to auto renew then cancel) and a tenner in points. 2 months!! I am getting a bit OCD about doing my quizzes and searches each day but can get that done on my lunch break in work.
Free trial... Was hoping for code to add to subscription. Rockstar energy drink did 2 weeks and my local shop was doing 2 cans for £1.50. I bought a tone to keep adding on. Was buzzing from caffeine and tons of sugar for weeks!
@Darylb88 Still looking at 36000 points for 3 months (actually 4 if you agree to having automatic payment turned on. Then turn back off...) Can get that in about 2 months of OCD turning in challenges and questionnaires.
Do not drop the ball on this. I rate Indy more than Star Wars and am a massive Star Wars fan. It's just an amazing set of films. Seeing last crusade and crystal skull at the cinema in a group including my late mum holds so many memories. Indiana Jones is just great pulp adventure. My son has started watching and so the circle is complete. I want a game that can give me all those feelings while entertaining me. Not much to live up to in the beermonkeys eyes then...
I'm old so zapp 64 tapes and writting out pages of code for free games are a fond memory. Amiga floppy discs (if I didn't like the demo could always use the disc.) Tekken PS1 demo. Metal gear solid 2 demo in zone of enders. Dreamcast demo discs with some cracking games. Xbox 360 demo discs (loved the L4D theme that came on one.) Demo discs (tapes and floppy discs) rule!
Hardest part of Dead by Daylight is getting a match... Literally 10-15 mins to find a lobby. My first game got a good hiding as well. Might actually leave this one...
Was going to use some reward points but decided to add to my Game Pass subscription instead. Between my series X and Switch I've got a huge back catalogue I'm not even able to play. Cyberpunk also waiting to be played more than the couple of hours I've been able to put into it. We really are spoiled now a days and still manage to moan about releases...
I enjoyed the first couple of hours with no issues. So bloody busy (working admin at covid vac clinics) that it's probably going to be a few hot fixes/patches down the line till I play it again.
@Medic_Alert "some"... I've seen some very interesting characters over the years in CEX. When they were first Computer Exchange I used to get some great imported games. Now the place stinks and has headache inducing music. Used to love buying HD DVDs from them for pence when it was free postage as loved the fact it cost them more to send it to me than I paid for it.
I bought control ultimate edition for £30 literally the week before it plunged down in the black Friday sales. Like most stuff I buy it ends up on GWG or game pass. Would not be surprised at all...
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Re: That House Of The Dead Remake Is Probably Also Coming To Xbox
Can see using joycon as pointer but how will it be played on Xbox? Am looking forward to it though.
Re: These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 22-30)
Very nice. Looking forward to playing Destroy all humans at the weekend!
Re: Here's A Look At The New Quick Resume Feature On Xbox Series X
Brilliant! Love this feature but nice to have more control over it all!
Re: Feature: Four Years Later, Here's A Look Back At The Launch Of Xbox Game Pass
Was happily subscribing to gold then had the offer of game pass upgrade for £1. Stunning. Plus getting reward points each month to top up my subscription means a bit of time and effort I've got it many months of enjoyment. Got a great balance with Xbox and Switch. Will grab a PS5 when they become more available but in no rush.
Re: CDPR Says It's 'Convinced' It Can Make Cyberpunk 2077 A Game To Be Proud Of
Bought at launch. Played for a few hours. Now collecting dust till fully working and series X upgrade. Can be picked up for a third of the price it was a launch now. So wish I had of waited.
Re: It Looks Like The Next BioShock Will Be An Open World Game
Sadly I love the linear gameplay of the originals but as long as it plays well and has a good story I'm up for open world (though I tend to get bored with open world games and hardly complete them.)
Re: IO Interactive's 007 Game Will Usher In An 'Original James Bond For The Gaming Industry'
Saves paying a known actor a hefty pay cheque.
Re: It Looks Like Destroy All Humans! Might Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass
@Axlroselm Only if you are series X optimised.
Re: It Looks Like Destroy All Humans! Might Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass
@Axlroselm if that's the case I'm sorry you're going to be stuck on my HDD unplayed for a couple of months...
Re: Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For April 2021
I own only one of them (Dark Void.) Not too bad.
Re: Back 4 Blood May Be Delayed, But We Have Some Juicy New Gameplay Footage
Still play L4D2 on my series X. Amazing series. Got me back into online gaming due to co-op gameplay (I get my arse handed to me in competitive games.) I can't wait for this. My must have game of the year.
Re: Back 4 Blood Has Been Delayed Until October
@Mundaney Rewards on Xbox and online then game pass challenges. You can also get someone to gift you 5000 points a month. My son does this. I'm mega OCD about doing it. Got it to a fine art. Searching is easy as just put a-z a couple of times. Saved in my search history so easy to blast through. I've had 3 months game pass and £65 worth of points since November.
Re: Back 4 Blood Has Been Delayed Until October
It's taken me 2½ months to save up Microsoft reward points for resident evil village. Will save from now to get this. Love it!
Re: Years After Release, Resident Evil 7 Is Still Shipping Over One Million Copies Every Year
I'm 2500 Microsoft reward points off my pre order of Village. Bring it on.
Re: Resident Evil Showcase Returns Next Month With Some 'Surprises'
@IronMan30 I'm up for that. Play village at home and switch entry away from home.
Re: Talking Point: What April 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
@Dezzy70 I once had a friend who was in to that but he never called it a gym... 🤔
Re: Talking Point: What April 2021 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
@Dezzy70 I pay £8 for my phone, have to pay £20 for internet, don't touch sky and what is this gym you speak of? Luckily got ultimate due to a cheap offer a couple of years back, energy drink offer of 4weeks for £1.50 2yrs ago (was buzzing for weeks) and now Microsoft rewards top ups. Don't see the point of gold but sure others are happy to have it.
Re: Guacamelee! Dev Teasing 'Brand New Game' For The Xbox Indie Showcase
I'm looking forward to this...
Re: Wreckfest Receives Exclusive 4K, 60FPS Upgrade For Xbox Series X
Ooooh. Got this on my HDD after downloading it last week. Will have a blast on this the weekend.
Re: Microsoft Is Sending Its New Xbox Wireless Headset To Influencers
@gollumb82 hopefully link allowed as it's a sister site. My soul sinks at the thought.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/09/e3_reportedly_set_to_be_rebranded_as_a_fan_media_and_influencer_festival_next_year
Re: Guide: Microsoft Now Has 23 Xbox Game Studios, And Here They Are
@xMightyMatt14x Not at all. I'm so hyped just from the teaser. Class the first 3 movies (the 4th is pulp trash but I still watch it) above Star Wars... And I love Star Wars!!
Re: Microsoft Is Sending Its New Xbox Wireless Headset To Influencers
@gollumb82 took the words out of my mouth. I'm dreading the influencer aimed E3 if/when that happens that they announced.
Re: Fallout 4, The Evil Within Expected To Join Xbox Game Pass This Friday
Well saves me getting up to put a disc in the system I suppose.
Re: Random: Kid Calls 911 Because Mum Changed Their Xbox Password
I once called the police about having the crap kicked out of me by 2 lads who just didn't like the look of me on the way home from the pub... Yet I feel more pain for this young lads plight.
Re: Guide: Microsoft Now Has 23 Xbox Game Studios, And Here They Are
That is a fine looking list of studios. Looking forward to the games coming out (I hope and pray Indiana Jones game is awesome.)
Re: Xbox Is Fixing Issues Causing Series X Consoles To Shut Down Randomly
I've had this a couple of times and also random times I loose signal and have to either restart Xbox or replug hdmi in. This is usually between changing games.
Re: Rumour: EA Motive Is Working On An 'Established IP' That Will Make Fans 'Happy'
Deadspace, Deadspace, Deadspace or Deadspace. That's the 4 games I would like...
Re: It Looks Like Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Is Coming To Xbox
Would love to have them patched to up frame rate with 4k resolution.
Re: Random: Xbox Fan Shares Concept For Improved Achievements Layout
I used to be massively into grabbing achievements. I just get them for my daily 50 ms points and any needed for weekly/monthly points now. Save a nice easy game to grab stuff on to activate one then go play what I want (currently human fall flat.)
Re: Microsoft: We Want More Xbox Backwards Compatible Games, But It's Difficult
@gollumb82 Have Condemned 2 sat on my shelf waiting. Although it isn't a great game I also would love Max Payne 3.
Re: Stubbs The Zombie Is Making His Long-Awaited Xbox Comeback
Nice! I bought a copy for £1 at a carboot sale and sold it a couple of years later for massive profit.
Re: Control Ultimate Edition Is Now Available For Xbox Series X
The icon for the series X version has been on my home screen mocking me for a while now. At last I can play it!
Re: How To Claim 2000 Extra Microsoft Points On Xbox In February
Been hammering this for 2 months. Got 3 months ultimate (4 if you say yes to auto renew then cancel) and a tenner in points. 2 months!! I am getting a bit OCD about doing my quizzes and searches each day but can get that done on my lunch break in work.
Re: Xbox Partners With Pringles UK For Series X, Game Pass Giveaways
@Bmartin001 I love lamp.
Re: Xbox Partners With Pringles UK For Series X, Game Pass Giveaways
Free trial... Was hoping for code to add to subscription. Rockstar energy drink did 2 weeks and my local shop was doing 2 cans for £1.50. I bought a tone to keep adding on. Was buzzing from caffeine and tons of sugar for weeks!
Re: Microsoft Confirms Xbox Live Gold Is Getting A Price Increase
@Darylb88 Still looking at 36000 points for 3 months (actually 4 if you agree to having automatic payment turned on. Then turn back off...) Can get that in about 2 months of OCD turning in challenges and questionnaires.
Re: Photos Appear To Suggest Xbox Live Gold Is Getting A Price Increase
I'm good till 2024 thanks. This is why I'm now hammering the Microsoft rewards to get 3 months of ultimate at a time.
Re: Tales From The Borderlands Has Been Rated For Xbox Series X|S
If this has smart delivery I'm going to be a happy bunny!
Re: Indiana Jones Game Will Not Affect Todd Howard's Focus On Starfield And The Elder Scrolls 6
Do not drop the ball on this. I rate Indy more than Star Wars and am a massive Star Wars fan. It's just an amazing set of films. Seeing last crusade and crystal skull at the cinema in a group including my late mum holds so many memories. Indiana Jones is just great pulp adventure. My son has started watching and so the circle is complete. I want a game that can give me all those feelings while entertaining me. Not much to live up to in the beermonkeys eyes then...
Re: Star Wars Games Unite Under New Lucasfilm Games Brand
@Senua I messed my trousers. 🥴
Re: Star Wars Games Unite Under New Lucasfilm Games Brand
As much as I LOVE Star Wars, would be amazing to get some new monkey Island or Indiana Jones games. Hell even a game set in the Willow universe.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Favourite Xbox Demo Disc Memories?
I'm old so zapp 64 tapes and writting out pages of code for free games are a fond memory. Amiga floppy discs (if I didn't like the demo could always use the disc.) Tekken PS1 demo. Metal gear solid 2 demo in zone of enders. Dreamcast demo discs with some cracking games. Xbox 360 demo discs (loved the L4D theme that came on one.) Demo discs (tapes and floppy discs) rule!
Re: How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2021
Hardest part of Dead by Daylight is getting a match... Literally 10-15 mins to find a lobby. My first game got a good hiding as well. Might actually leave this one...
Re: Reminder: The Huge Xbox Countdown Sale Ends Today (Jan 3rd)
Was going to use some reward points but decided to add to my Game Pass subscription instead. Between my series X and Switch I've got a huge back catalogue I'm not even able to play. Cyberpunk also waiting to be played more than the couple of hours I've been able to put into it. We really are spoiled now a days and still manage to moan about releases...
Re: Deals: The Most Heavily Discounted Games In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2020
Got £5 reward points coming on the 1st. Could buy something and have change. Nice.
Re: CDPR Releases Hotfix 1.05 For Cyberpunk 2077, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I enjoyed the first couple of hours with no issues. So bloody busy (working admin at covid vac clinics) that it's probably going to be a few hot fixes/patches down the line till I play it again.
Re: The Callisto Protocol Is Looking To Be The Dead Space Successor We've Always Wanted
I'm so happy... Spiritual sequel to Dead Space and L4D both coming. 2 properties that deserved sequels (minus microtransactions... Cough DS3.)
Re: UK Retailer Criticised For Expensive Next-Gen Console Pricing
@Medic_Alert "some"... I've seen some very interesting characters over the years in CEX. When they were first Computer Exchange I used to get some great imported games. Now the place stinks and has headache inducing music. Used to love buying HD DVDs from them for pence when it was free postage as loved the fact it cost them more to send it to me than I paid for it.
Re: Xbox Teases New Game Pass Additions, Is One Of Them Control?
I bought control ultimate edition for £30 literally the week before it plunged down in the black Friday sales. Like most stuff I buy it ends up on GWG or game pass. Would not be surprised at all...
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Xbox Grand Theft Auto Game?
Vice city! Some days I would just drive and listen to the music. I would love a new GTA set in the 80s.