Within the last year my original Xbox One has gone from nearly neglected to one of my primary consoles thanks to all of these Game Pass features and games.
I was first exposed to Xbox and Halo CE gameplay as a kid watching an old friend play the campaign. It wasn't until the Xbox 360 that I'd get to play through Halo CE and 2 myself, and they've been among my favorite games ever since.
This is why the 360 era stuck out to me the most, especially with the release of 3 and countless online matches that followed.
@FriendlyOctopus Agreed. These devs just gave it to people straight, if anything I have more respect for them. The whiners can get their refunds and move on.
@Bobobiwan That was super wholesome. As a PS2 owner myself, I was immediately jealous when I got exposed to Halo at my friend's house. I knew it was a big deal beforehand, but just watching someone else play it floored me. It wouldn't be until the 360 that I got my own mits on the series.
Pre-MCC Collection I considered 2 and Reach my favorites. Recently I'm leaning more towards CE and 3. This just might reach (heh) or exceed CE and 3 to me.
Game Pass has resurrected my Xbox One from what was a sad dusty part of the shelf. It's very nice to jump between titles I own without fudging with discs and playing new games day one along the way.
From an unseasoned Ghost Recon player: Future Soldier. The previous games failed to hold my interest, but FS felt like a blend of Splinter Cell Convictions and Rainbow Six Vegas and I had a blast with it.
Konami should NOT make a new Metal Gear. Remakes or ports should be all they are concerned with. Without Kojima at the helm writing ridiculous off the walls plot, we would just get a sad mockery of what makes Metal Gear work.
MGS3 just needs small QOL changes to modernize the controls and maybe the UI. Having to pause every few minutes to re-apply makeup and clothing is a tad annoying.
From a very simplified viewpoint, it's sad that you can end up being fined large sums of money for selling (or at least sharing publicly) something you yourself made.
But from the realistic perspective, this was extremely careless and he should have known better.
Oh I hope this poor thing pulls through 😣
Can PS5 save a life? No. The poor creature would slide off of the stupid curved shell (I say as a PS5 owner).
@InterceptorAlpha It would be so much unnecessary work to have a toggle for each and every piece of armor a purist would and would not want to see though. Good news is we're still a long ways from a Spartan in a banana suit or literal celebrity skins. And even though they gave a lore description for it, this all started with Hayabusa in Halo 3. That armor immediately looked out of place but everyone drooled for it.
These are simply skins that have no lore background or purpose other than to look different. I think they look deadly and I can't wait to unlock them in MCC.
@K1LLEGAL The chronology is a total mess. On 360 you'd have to play Metal Gear Solid 3 > Peace Walker > Ground Zeroes > Phantom Pain > Metal Gear > Metal Gear 2 (both available through 3 HD) > Metal Gear Solid 2. So you would ultimately miss out on the first Metal Gear Solid (never ported to Xbox) and MGS 4 (never ported in general since it has too many features unique to PS3).
It still surprises me that such an expansive game was ported to the 360/PS3 consoles in the first place. And from what I saw it still held up surprisingly well from graphics and performance.
@InterceptorAlpha Ah. Yeah I definitely consider them weaker than the OG trilogy but I've still replayed them both a lot. And Spartan Ops just felt like Firefight with objectives, but I get why they're hated too. Personally as long as there's no Prometheans in Infinite that alone will elevate it above 4 and 5 for me.
@Olliemar28 That one hurt, along with Michael Ironside being replaced as Sam Fisher. And wouldn't you know it, both franchises crashed afterwards! ...we don't speak of Metal Gear Survive hisssss
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Re: Halo Infinite Multiplayer: How To Get The Nerf MA40 Assault Rifle
Wouldn't there also be a Bulldog Nerf skin too?
Re: Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches On Consoles Today, Includes Next-Gen Games On Xbox One
Within the last year my original Xbox One has gone from nearly neglected to one of my primary consoles thanks to all of these Game Pass features and games.
Re: YouTube Premium Is The Latest Xbox Game Pass Perk For November
Hopefully next year they add Paramount+, I only want to watch that Halo 😎
Re: Xbox Adds 76 Games To Backwards Compatibility Including TimeSplitters, Max Payne & Star Wars
Otogi made it?! Wow!
Re: Xbox Is 20 Years Old Today! What Are Your Favourite Xbox Memories?
I was first exposed to Xbox and Halo CE gameplay as a kid watching an old friend play the campaign. It wasn't until the Xbox 360 that I'd get to play through Halo CE and 2 myself, and they've been among my favorite games ever since.
This is why the 360 era stuck out to me the most, especially with the release of 3 and countless online matches that followed.
Re: Xbox 'Orange' Tease Revealed To Be Crunchyroll Game Pass Perk
Orange Box would have been cool too 😕
Re: Scorn Delayed To 2022, Fans Criticise 'Hostile' Update From Developer
@FriendlyOctopus Agreed. These devs just gave it to people straight, if anything I have more respect for them. The whiners can get their refunds and move on.
Re: Random: Xbox Jokingly Casts Chris Pratt As Iconic Halo Character
They should have paid him for a brief Cameo recording of a classic line to sell the joke.
Re: The Official Xbox Website Has Received An Early 2000s Makeover
@Bobobiwan That was super wholesome. As a PS2 owner myself, I was immediately jealous when I got exposed to Halo at my friend's house. I knew it was a big deal beforehand, but just watching someone else play it floored me. It wouldn't be until the 360 that I got my own mits on the series.
Re: Ryse Fans Are Showing Their Support For A Sequel Once Again
Why would it have to be tied to Ryse? Just make a new Rome-themed IP that does everything better.
Re: Talking Point: Compared To Other Halos, Where Do You Think Infinite Will Rank?
Pre-MCC Collection I considered 2 and Reach my favorites. Recently I'm leaning more towards CE and 3. This just might reach (heh) or exceed CE and 3 to me.
Re: You Could Win This Custom Guardians Of The Galaxy Xbox Series X
The design doesn't really scream "Guardians of the Galaxy" but hey a console is a console. I'm sure the winner will be very happy regardless.
Re: New Halo Infinite Campaign Footage Is Here, And It Looks Awesome
@FriendlyOctopus Then consider me persuaded. There's no going back now 😎
Re: New Halo Infinite Campaign Footage Is Here, And It Looks Awesome
@FriendlyOctopus I'm so conflicted. Do I rewatch and slow down/zoom in to see more little details or do I turn a blind eye til release?! 😫
Re: New Halo Infinite Campaign Footage Is Here, And It Looks Awesome
I'm getting some Just Cause vibes from the vehicle request pads, enemy strongholds, and air grapple vehicle jacking. And I'm all for it.
Re: Xbox's Official Website Is Suddenly Rocking The Old Xbox 360 Look
I've missed this look ever since they took it away from the 360 🥺 Tears of sadness and happiness at the nostalgia I just got hit with.
Re: Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Season 8: Mythic Is Now Live
Been having fun with this new content so far! I'm still excited for the eventual addition of flood and elites into ODST Firefight.
Re: Rumours Continue To Suggest Xbox Game Pass Is Nearing 30 Million Subs
Game Pass has resurrected my Xbox One from what was a sad dusty part of the shelf. It's very nice to jump between titles I own without fudging with discs and playing new games day one along the way.
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Ghost Recon Xbox Game?
From an unseasoned Ghost Recon player: Future Soldier. The previous games failed to hold my interest, but FS felt like a blend of Splinter Cell Convictions and Rainbow Six Vegas and I had a blast with it.
Re: Season 8 Of Halo: The Master Chief Collection Begins Next Week
I love these new armors and I've been stockpiling points just for them! 🤟😬
Re: Rumour: Xbox Could Be Adding New Backwards Compatible Games This November
Tenchu Z please 🤞🤞
Aragami 2 is awesome, but it still can't beat this game.
Re: Konami Is Reportedly Set To Remake Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Konami should NOT make a new Metal Gear. Remakes or ports should be all they are concerned with. Without Kojima at the helm writing ridiculous off the walls plot, we would just get a sad mockery of what makes Metal Gear work.
Re: Konami Is Reportedly Set To Remake Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
MGS3 just needs small QOL changes to modernize the controls and maybe the UI. Having to pause every few minutes to re-apply makeup and clothing is a tad annoying.
Re: PSA: Halo Infinite’s Tech Preview Matchmaking Will Be Restricted To Specific Times
Central Time always getting shafted in favor of Eastern and Pacific Timezones 😒 Make them do the calculations for once.
Re: Halo Infinite's Second Round Of Multiplayer Invites Have Been Sent Out
I'm finally in and I can't wait 😎 See you soon, Spartans.
Re: Best Original Xbox Games
+1 to Jet Set Radio Future, and a special mention to Tenchu Return to Darkness. I hope we get ports of Otogi one day.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 18-19)
Aragami 2 all the way 🥷
Re: Former Halo Composer Marty O'Donnell Found In Contempt Of Court
From a very simplified viewpoint, it's sad that you can end up being fined large sums of money for selling (or at least sharing publicly) something you yourself made.
But from the realistic perspective, this was extremely careless and he should have known better.
Re: Random: Family Uses Xbox One To Keep Their Pet Degu Alive
Oh I hope this poor thing pulls through 😣
Can PS5 save a life? No. The poor creature would slide off of the stupid curved shell (I say as a PS5 owner).
Re: Aragami 2 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
This definitely scratches the Tenchu itch and the mobility and combat feel great.
Re: Aragami 2 Devs Warn Of Multiplayer Performance Issues On Xbox One
I appreciate them addressing this up front, and from the looks of it I'm going to have a great time playing this. I'll be buying it on Steam anyhow.
Re: Influencers Are Being Sent Mysterious Crash Bandicoot Gifts For The Series' 25th Anniversary
I would be surprised if this isn't Crash Bash related. The word 'league' being thrown around and the gift meant to be 'bashed' open and all.
Re: Random: Fans Look Back At Nostalgic Xbox 360 Arcade Games
I still revisit titles like Hexic HD, Marble Blast Ultra, Marathon Durandal, the Penny Arcade games, and Doritos Crash Course.
Re: Poll: What's Your Most Anticipated Xbox Game For The Rest Of The Year?
Monkey Ball and Halo Infinite for sure. I wanna roll and I wanna shoot.
Re: Halo's MCC Adds New 'Mythic' Armour Sets To Season 8, And Not Everyone Is Happy
@InterceptorAlpha It would be so much unnecessary work to have a toggle for each and every piece of armor a purist would and would not want to see though.
Good news is we're still a long ways from a Spartan in a banana suit or literal celebrity skins. And even though they gave a lore description for it, this all started with Hayabusa in Halo 3. That armor immediately looked out of place but everyone drooled for it.
Re: Halo's MCC Adds New 'Mythic' Armour Sets To Season 8, And Not Everyone Is Happy
These are simply skins that have no lore background or purpose other than to look different. I think they look deadly and I can't wait to unlock them in MCC.
Re: Video: EA Shares A 'Very Early Look' At The Next-Gen Dead Space
This looks very promising! I just hope they don't pull a Halo CE Anniversary where there's added light sources every few feet.
Re: After Seven Long Years, Metal Gear Solid V's Xbox 360 Servers Are Being Shut Down
@K1LLEGAL The chronology is a total mess. On 360 you'd have to play Metal Gear Solid 3 > Peace Walker > Ground Zeroes > Phantom Pain > Metal Gear > Metal Gear 2 (both available through 3 HD) > Metal Gear Solid 2. So you would ultimately miss out on the first Metal Gear Solid (never ported to Xbox) and MGS 4 (never ported in general since it has too many features unique to PS3).
Re: After Seven Long Years, Metal Gear Solid V's Xbox 360 Servers Are Being Shut Down
It still surprises me that such an expansive game was ported to the 360/PS3 consoles in the first place. And from what I saw it still held up surprisingly well from graphics and performance.
Re: 343 Industries Explains The Lack Of Halo Infinite Campaign Footage
@InterceptorAlpha Ah. Yeah I definitely consider them weaker than the OG trilogy but I've still replayed them both a lot. And Spartan Ops just felt like Firefight with objectives, but I get why they're hated too.
Personally as long as there's no Prometheans in Infinite that alone will elevate it above 4 and 5 for me.
Re: 343 Industries Explains The Lack Of Halo Infinite Campaign Footage
@InterceptorAlpha What did 343 do that was so ***** before? This confuses me.
Re: The Halo Infinite Xbox Elite Controller Arrives This November, Pre-Order Now
$200 is all, huh? Wow...pass.
Re: Xbox Canada Has Created This Amazing Lumberjack Controller
@Xenomorph_79 Put batteries in? Canadians aren't barbaric, they use a charging cable like everyone else 😉
Re: 343 Industries Talked About, But Decided Against Delaying Halo Infinite Past 2021
These omissions are sad but temporary. If anything it's odd they won't just launch multiplayer first by itself.
Re: Halo Infinite Won't Include Co-Op Or Forge At Launch This Fall
So on day one, you're essentially buying a $60 solo campaign. That must have a pretty big impact on initial sales.
Re: Fortnite Streamer Ninja Is Doing An 'AMA' On Halo's Subreddit
Asking him if he could leave the Subreddit would be my first and only question.
Re: Random: Social Media Star Ricky Berwick Now Has His Own Custom Xbox Series Controller
Yeah I love the content creator but 10% off of $140 isn't enough for a controller 😩
Re: Rumour: Halo Infinite Will Include ‘Wacky’ Cosmetics, Similar To Apex Legends
Great. Fortnite flossing inbound.
Re: Roundup: Here's What Was Revealed At August's Xbox Indie Showcase
Aragami 2 baby! Maybe I can finally scratch that Tenchu Z itch on the Xbone🥷
Re: Halo's Voice Actors Were Nearly Recast On Two Separate Occasions
@Olliemar28 That one hurt, along with Michael Ironside being replaced as Sam Fisher. And wouldn't you know it, both franchises crashed afterwards! ...we don't speak of Metal Gear Survive hisssss