Well if it makes you all feel better, I've had all my personal information " 'stolen" i think 6 or 7 times now from large corporations at no fault of my own. Think my passport is the only thing never breached as i never uploadedit(they got everything in it though, so not sure it matters. ) So I'm sure this will be fine.... nothing to worry about at all. Because American companies highly value personal info
@1nightonly " People need to find a new hobby"-Nah
Generally when you are passionate about something - football/ gaming- it's completely normal to have a vested interest in the facets of that product. In the same sense, being a fan and consumer are both fine.
People lose they ***** if a sports team empties their roster for cheaper contracts even if it makes them less competitive, but " might" have longer term success. Especially if you've spent decades spending a LOT of money to support your product
@Ernie At least you folks across the way have options.
I have yet to see anything like that, they always just mirror whatever digital price MS has I've checked plenty over the years and I've never seen digital cheaper outside of Xbox store / in the U.S.
This sucks, there were some good deals i grabbed over the last couple years, and money turned into rewards points so it was great. Also super nice to game for a few hours, take a break and watch a movie all in the same ecosystem
Wonder what kind of shape Bethesda dev studio is in right now. Starfield was such a shallow empty hull of ideas game design and writing that Covid only explains a little of.
Just seems like Bethesda game studios is out of touch with modern gaming.
So I'm a mental health professional at a good sized hospital, and I've thought more than once, how hard would it be to train AI to do my job. You could absolutely create a profile/ face that would fit any demographic and allow for "safer feeling 1-1s"( I'm a very large white guy) such often can lead to quicker and more productive outcomes.
I mean if they can just purge engineers/ programmers like it's nothing- where does it stop.......
@GameOverScreen a Fair enough, I spent enough time on GameSpot in the mid 2000's to hear endlessly about the "tax"- which some have accused PureXbox of.
BlueLiving is still waging the war for Xbox @ EG, very passionately to
It was so bizarre to see Amazon listed and sold XSX for 687$ US.. who the heck is going to pay that.
I also bought 1 month of GP through Amazon and Xbox Gave me a month free for autopay- which i canceled before(GP just isn't my thing) - not sure how that screws up the metrics....
@Feffster YLOD- yellow light of death, that was so devastating,- Skyrim came out about the that time so I jumped ship to PC- Those Steam flash sales were so addictive!
All of this really is a moot point until someone leaks several years worth of financial info ,or is a small enough difference as a loss leader it has 🤔minimal impact
@DarthAmmii Didn't he have something similar to say after closing down Tango?
I know I've already said it in another article, but this Xbox executives team has done nothing and I mean nothing except for; 1. Fall to grow internal studios 2. Buy up 2 massive publishers 3. Allow missteps from the publishers they spent billions on by being hands off(see point #1) 4. Manage to deliver some of the most abysmal PR speak in gaming 5. Thousands of laid off devs( see points 1-4)
What a fascinating mess Xboxs executive team is, except for Phil Spencer's " charm" what in the hell have they actually accomplished....... except for closing studios and yearly mass layoffs....
@FraserG and it's an exhausting way to address your fanbase.
The " air of mystery" nonsense needs to stop. I'd still argue that Xbox brass simply has no idea what they're doing- and stumble into winning streaks like they have recently
Not sure if Game is running the same deal, but US Gamestop has a Black Ops 6 for 20 physical, i miss going to gaming stores so this is always kinda nostalgic when Gamestop has these deals
Have to give Kudos to Bethesda for " shadow dropping this" instead of allowing reviews for a week prior. Really really low and scummy, but cold and calculated
I've been very tempted to get this on SteamDeck, i just don't know how i would find enough hours to play this too... and I'm still slightly hopeful Starfield does something amazing....
@cburg Glass houses and all that.... a Spend enough time on Nindylife, purexbox, pushsquare.....Fanbases are all equally ridiculous, Nintendo fans might be in the lead, but not by much
@MasterTanookiChief That's why is such a bizarre metric to celebrate, we are on opposite ends, but they lump us together. 🤷♂️ I also can't recall them saying GP had terrible attachment and it was a disaster..... for anything
These " biggest engagement launches " are such trivial nonsense.
I really don't get how people on GP( like me) playing it for an hour is something to celebrate.
I normally would have spent 30-40(Doom Eternal)on it, but instead I've only spent 2 to find out I didn't like it along with Avowed,
I sunk 300+ hours into Stalker 2, despite the release of yet another unfinished game. I've been waiting for this update to have a full playthrough, and yet again it sounds like GSC shat the bed again.......
I just tried another sit downwith it and I'm just not enjoying it.
The shield is such an odd add on gameplay wise.
Soundtrack is also EXTREMELY underwhelming.
Not sure why, but it feels so cheaply made, like they actually didn't want to make this but needed a game out
Keep moving those goalposts , just keep moving them🫠
I keep meaning to ask, are these Xbox sales links affiliate links? If they are I've been meaning to purchase the games on here so you all get a bit back.
@XboxNumberOne I can always sell or giveaway the game I don't own.
We are currently at the whim of the big three when it comes to refunds. If it's physical I can simply sell it on, if it's digital and not Steam... well best of luck
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Re: Report: Starfield PS5 Port Planned For Spring 2026 Alongside New Expansion
@Tdx Reddits way ahead of the curve, it's nearly nothing but " Starfield is actually good" followed by pictures of planets
Re: Battlefield 6 Gets Official Xbox Release Date, Open Beta Begins In August
@Tasuki
That might be the best analogy I've seen for COD/ Fortnite ever.
Well done ha ha
Re: Xbox Fans Seem To Adore 'Blacktail', And It's Down To Just $7.49 For The Next Week
@FraserG
I don't know how i missed this game.
Looks like I'll love it to, thanks a ton!
Re: Xbox Introduces Controversial Age Verification Process In The UK
Well if it makes you all feel better, I've had all my personal information " 'stolen" i think 6 or 7 times now from large corporations at no fault of my own. Think my passport is the only thing never breached as i never uploadedit(they got everything in it though, so not sure it matters. )
So I'm sure this will be fine.... nothing to worry about at all. Because American companies highly value personal info
Re: Microsoft CEO Comments On Recent Xbox Layoffs, Doubles Down On AI
@1nightonly " People need to find a new hobby"-Nah
Generally when you are passionate about something - football/ gaming- it's completely normal to have a vested interest in the facets of that product. In the same sense, being a fan and consumer are both fine.
People lose they ***** if a sports team empties their roster for cheaper contracts even if it makes them less competitive, but " might" have longer term success. Especially if you've spent decades spending a LOT of money to support your product
Re: Talking Point: Would Halo Infinite Have Been A Bigger Success Using Unreal Engine 5?
@shoeses That's a great analogy, well done ha.
It's a shame those 2 monsters of gaming( dev/franchise) landed with such a wet thud....
Re: Talking Point: Would Halo Infinite Have Been A Bigger Success Using Unreal Engine 5?
@BacklogBrad I usually agree with most of your opinions, but you are dying on a really boring hill.
They were both such underwhelming, just okay games
Kinda jealous you enjoyed them that much, had hoped I'd love em
Re: Microsoft Reverts Price Increase For The Outer Worlds 2, Will Launch For $70 On Xbox
@Ernie At least you folks across the way have options.
I have yet to see anything like that, they always just mirror whatever digital price MS has I've checked plenty over the years and I've never seen digital cheaper outside of Xbox store / in the U.S.
Re: Microsoft Movies & TV Is Officially Ending, Which Will Have A Big Impact On Xbox
This sucks, there were some good deals i grabbed over the last couple years, and money turned into rewards points so it was great.
Also super nice to game for a few hours, take a break and watch a movie all in the same ecosystem
Bummer, hated when PS did it to
Re: These 20+ Xbox Games Are At Their 'Lowest Price Ever' In The 2025 Summer Sale
Ugh Alan Wake.... man I wish I had the extra time and no backlog
Re: Avowed Update 1.5 Now Live, Obsidian Confirms Major Fall 2025 Patch Still On Track
This game was Outerworlds with magic, I honestly couldn't tell a difference except for the color pallette.
Gods the writing was eye rolling as well.
The magic was really fun though
Mixed feelings on this game
Re: Starfield DLC Reportedly Still In The Works Alongside The Elder Scrolls 6
Wonder what kind of shape Bethesda dev studio is in right now. Starfield was such a shallow empty hull of ideas game design and writing that Covid only explains a little of.
Just seems like Bethesda game studios is out of touch with modern gaming.
This isn't 1999 anymore
Re: Report: Activision Blizzard's King Team Sees Axed Job Roles 'Replaced' By AI
@kmtrain83
I just always figured PT/OT and BHU would always be safe..... ER as well.
Not so sure anymore..... the cost savings alone would be nuts
Re: Report: Activision Blizzard's King Team Sees Axed Job Roles 'Replaced' By AI
@Kaloudz I'll be honest, I'm looking forward to the real deal T800 series.
The ultimate " we've arrived" ,
Just as long as Skynet waits a second to go murder mode
Re: Report: Activision Blizzard's King Team Sees Axed Job Roles 'Replaced' By AI
So I'm a mental health professional at a good sized hospital, and I've thought more than once, how hard would it be to train AI to do my job. You could absolutely create a profile/ face that would fit any demographic and allow for "safer feeling 1-1s"( I'm a very large white guy) such often can lead to quicker and more productive outcomes.
I mean if they can just purge engineers/ programmers like it's nothing- where does it stop.......
Re: Xbox Takes Action After WipeOut For PS1 Gets Ported To Series X|S
@GameOverScreen a Fair enough, I spent enough time on GameSpot in the mid 2000's to hear endlessly about the "tax"- which some have accused PureXbox of.
BlueLiving is still waging the war for Xbox @ EG, very passionately to
Re: Xbox Takes Action After WipeOut For PS1 Gets Ported To Series X|S
@GameOverScreen Blueliving is that you,,,,,,,,,,,, hiding under a different name?
So do you think Eurogamer used a flat tax on Xbox or is it rated around how much Xbox flavor the game has?
You people are really bizarre
Re: Some Xbox Game Pass Titles Are Now Playable Natively On Steam Deck
Sweet, thanks for the heads up!
Re: Microsoft Spends Up To $50m On Xbox Game Pass Partnerships, Says Former Manager
Would love to video game nerd out and be able to see what was paid per game over the last 5 years.
Would be fun to see all of it
Re: Gaming Subscriptions Reach 'All-Time High' But Xbox Series X|S Sales Suffer In May 2025 Analysis (US)
It was so bizarre to see Amazon listed and sold XSX for 687$ US.. who the heck is going to pay that.
I also bought 1 month of GP through Amazon and Xbox Gave me a month free for autopay- which i canceled before(GP just isn't my thing) - not sure how that screws up the metrics....
MS makes ZERO sense at times
Re: Former Exec Says He's 'Not Sure Xbox Would Be Around' If Microsoft Didn't Fix 360 RROD Issue
@Feffster YLOD- yellow light of death, that was so devastating,- Skyrim came out about the that time so I jumped ship to PC- Those Steam flash sales were so addictive!
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Backwards Compatible Xbox Game?
1. Far Cry 2- yes I'll die on this hill
2. FAR CRY 2- Extra life
3. Rage- Despite possibly the worst ending of all time.
Re: Xbox Reporter Addresses Game Pass Confusion, Says It's Still A Profitable Service In 2025
All of this really is a moot point until someone leaks several years worth of financial info ,or is a small enough difference as a loss leader it has 🤔minimal impact
Re: Xbox Summer Sale 2025 'Teaser' Now Live, 300+ Games Discounted
After how disappointing the Steam sales are, this isn't much better.
It's just meh
Man I miss the old a Steam sales
Re: Just Got Laid Off By AI-Loving Microsoft? Why Not Speak To AI About It, Suggests Xbox Producer
@Drnsnsr Go away.. and take your nonsense with you...
Re: Helldivers 2 Is Officially Releasing For Xbox This August
I'm just gonna sit here patiently and wait for the locust swarms and raining frogs........ seems appropriate considering
Re: Xbox's Matt Booty Issues Statement On Layoffs And Game Cancellations
@DarthAmmii Didn't he have something similar to say after closing down Tango?
I know I've already said it in another article, but this Xbox executives team has done nothing and I mean nothing except for;
1. Fall to grow internal studios
2. Buy up 2 massive publishers
3. Allow missteps from the publishers they spent billions on by being hands off(see point #1)
4. Manage to deliver some of the most abysmal PR speak in gaming
5. Thousands of laid off devs( see points 1-4)
Re: Xbox's Everwild Reportedly Cancelled As Layoffs Hit Sea Of Thieves Developer
What a fascinating mess Xboxs executive team is, except for Phil Spencer's " charm" what in the hell have they actually accomplished....... except for closing studios and yearly mass layoffs....
Re: Forza Motorsport Studio Said To Be 'Bracing' For Job Cuts At Xbox
@Raccoonius
That profile pic gets me every time, it's great. The comment is perfect for it😂
Re: Stalker 2 Update 1.5 Includes Mods On Xbox, Here Are The Patch Notes
I sunk 300+ hours into my first playthrough, bugs, jank and all.
This was my game of the year, it was a dream game for me, can't wait to play again this winter.
The atmosphere on Stalker difficulty was sublime. So excited to see what this game plays like when it's " finished"
After Starfield really bummed me out, this is the game that made me so grateful I took the Xbox plunge(well that and Far Cry 2)
Re: Xbox Emphasises That Its Next-Gen Devices 'Aren't Locked To A Single Store'
@FraserG and it's an exhausting way to address your fanbase.
The " air of mystery" nonsense needs to stop.
I'd still argue that Xbox brass simply has no idea what they're doing- and stumble into winning streaks like they have recently
Re: Phil Spencer Says 2026 Is Going To Be 'A Really Special Year' For Xbox
I'm really excited for it, they have really hit a stride since last October.
Re: Xbox Deals Unlocked Sale 2025 Now Live, 1000+ Games Discounted
Not sure if Game is running the same deal, but US Gamestop has a Black Ops 6 for 20 physical, i miss going to gaming stores so this is always kinda nostalgic when Gamestop has these deals
Re: Oblivion Remastered Update 1.1 Announced For Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Have to give Kudos to Bethesda for " shadow dropping this" instead of allowing reviews for a week prior.
Really really low and scummy, but cold and calculated
Re: 007 First Light Gameplay Looks Absolutely Epic, And It Comes To Xbox Next Year
Way to Canadian it up IO, such boring predictable tropes, and Bond looks like a dork...
Re: No Man's Sky Beacons Update Now Live On Xbox, Introduces 'Huge Settlements Overhaul'
I've been very tempted to get this on SteamDeck, i just don't know how i would find enough hours to play this too... and I'm still slightly hopeful Starfield does something amazing....
Re: Be Quick! Metro 2033 Redux Is Now Free To Claim On Xbox
@Scrubchub
Nice attempt at " trying to be witty ", but you've just made a fool of yourself instead..... congrats i guess
Re: Xbox & Bethesda Say DOOM: The Dark Ages Is id Software's 'Biggest Launch' Ever
@cburg Glass houses and all that.... a Spend enough time on Nindylife, purexbox, pushsquare.....Fanbases are all equally ridiculous, Nintendo fans might be in the lead, but not by much
Re: Xbox & Bethesda Say DOOM: The Dark Ages Is id Software's 'Biggest Launch' Ever
@MasterTanookiChief That's why is such a bizarre metric to celebrate, we are on opposite ends, but they lump us together.
🤷♂️
I also can't recall them saying GP had terrible attachment and it was a disaster..... for anything
Re: Xbox & Bethesda Say DOOM: The Dark Ages Is id Software's 'Biggest Launch' Ever
These " biggest engagement launches " are such trivial nonsense.
I really don't get how people on GP( like me) playing it for an hour is something to celebrate.
I normally would have spent 30-40(Doom Eternal)on it, but instead I've only spent 2 to find out I didn't like it along with Avowed,
Re: Stalker Trilogy Comparison Shows Off Xbox Series X|S Enhanced Edition
I sunk 300+ hours into Stalker 2, despite the release of yet another unfinished game.
I've been waiting for this update to have a full playthrough, and yet again it sounds like GSC shat the bed again.......
Bleeeeeeeen.....
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of DOOM: The Dark Ages So Far?
I just tried another sit downwith it and I'm just not enjoying it.
The shield is such an odd add on gameplay wise.
Soundtrack is also EXTREMELY underwhelming.
Not sure why, but it feels so cheaply made, like they actually didn't want to make this but needed a game out
Keep moving those goalposts , just keep moving them🫠
Re: Some Fantastic Games Are Discounted By 90-95% On Xbox This Weekend
I keep meaning to ask, are these Xbox sales links affiliate links?
If they are I've been meaning to purchase the games on here so you all get a bit back.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages
Truly bonkers what Gamepass is offering these last 6 months.
Re: Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages Seemingly Has Tiny Amount Of Content On Disc
@XboxNumberOne
I can always sell or giveaway the game I don't own.
We are currently at the whim of the big three when it comes to refunds.
If it's physical I can simply sell it on, if it's digital and not Steam... well best of luck
Re: Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages Seemingly Has Tiny Amount Of Content On Disc
@Ricky-Spanish Ah yes of course....
Re: Xbox's DOOM: The Dark Ages Seemingly Has Tiny Amount Of Content On Disc
@Ricky-Spanish Conspiracy theory?
But it's not, you don't own your digital games.
Re: Xbox Announces Gears Of War: Reloaded, Releasing Summer 2025
Removed
Re: Xbox Handheld Gets Leaked, First Photos And Details Revealed
Meh, I'll just stick with the SteamDeck and Greenlight.
It's great, at least when I'm not fighting Greenlight
Re: Three Xbox Games Revealed As Best-Selling PS5 Titles Of April 2025
@Kaloudz
Picture version of" you've beat that horse( point/argument) to death"
Seriously though, Xbox owners/ Gamepass subs- Gaming is so full right now