Seems there's a lot of Witcher 3 being played this weekend! After two days without Wife at home (which equated to me becoming a slave to my Xbox), it looks like I'll be relegated to viewing only as she plays catch-up on Witcher 3.
Hold on..1576 kill count!!! Holy crap. I thought I had a problem putting this game down!
Hmm....the cynic in me is wondering if this is why the (almost) 700 people reporting faults with existing controllers on the MS forum have not had a response.
The only bug I've seen is when loading the game it sometimes freezes after the 'press any button' screen. A quick restart fixes this. Otherwise I've not had any issues (touches wood).
At least (to my knowledge) you can't buy the Day One controller..which is the only thing with any Day One branding. I'm basing this on the fact that my controller 'drifts' (common fault if you look at MS forums) and was told by MS support that the D1 controllers are no longer available.
"you can display that Day One gamerpic with pride and rest easy in the knowledge that you've got that Day One achievement locked away on your profile for nobody to ever see. Although, if you're desperate enough to buy this, then we're sure that you're the sort of person who would add it to your profile showcase..."
That was a little harsh. I actually do own a Day One console and until reading this was displaying the achievement on my showcase. Sad maybe, but there you go. The irony is, it was me that posted the link to CD-Keys on this forum as I thought it was piss-poor that something (that should have been) exclusive was available generally
I was just about to say that. I got my lad a SSOD bundle and was surprised it was completely plain. Don't know why I was surprised though...my Day One console is plain black - only the controller has a small "Day One" logo. It would be nice if they did some true Ltd Edition consoles.
I tried the wireless app and couldn't get a connection from my Android phone or my Win 8.1 laptop. It could see the device, but failed on connecting. Gave up and removed it
"We'll find out on Tuesday. Unless Ubisoft decides to hold off and have a separate event to reveal the name. Then another to reveal the formats. Then another for the season pass."
Don't forget the follow-up reveal to apologise for making such a balls-up of the release and offering a free game. LOL
Joking apart, I am interested to see how they recover from AC Unity. If the reveal is this week, I doubt we'll see a game this side of Christmas, but I'll not write it off just yet.
Bit more info released by Rocksteady about the season pass content:
Batgirl: A Matter of Family
An all new prequel story expansion in an entirely new location where you play as Batgirl for the very first time in the Arkham series.
The Season of Infamy
Play as Batman in all new story missions featuring legendary super-villains invading Gotham City, with new story arcs, missions and gameplay features.
Gotham City Stories
Play as Batman’s key allies in narrative missions extending their storylines, from both before and after the events in Batman: Arkham Knight.
Legendary Batmobiles with Themed Tracks
Drive the most iconic Batmobiles from Batman’s 75-year history, on custom-built race tracks, each themed to that Batmobile’s specific era. Every Batmobile will be drivable across every race track.
Crimefighter Challenge Maps
Engage in a series of new challenge maps utilizing the unique play styles of Batman and his allies.
Character Skins
A variety of skins from across the eras for Batman, Robin, Nightwing and Catwoman.
As we fully ramp up development on the Season Pass, we will be sharing even more details on each monthly content drop. We hope you enjoy playing Batman: Arkham Knight as much as we’ve enjoyed making it.
WB Games
I'm still not sold on the pass, but will wait and see if any of this is exclusive or can be bought separately. I need this game NOW!
@BAMozzy "I cannot see how Arkham Knight can be any less of a game than City or Asylum. Rocksteady if anything have earned the benefit of the doubt as they delivered by far the best Batman games ever."
I agree - hence I've had this pre-ordered from day one. What I said was that I hope it is as good or better than previous Arkham's. Playing devils advocate, I could argue that Assassins Creed early games were great, then we had the awful (IMO) AC3. ACBF was great again, then came Unity. Admittedly, Unity got better, but it was a balls-up of a release.
@EternalDragonX
It's annoying, but I'm afraid I'm not boycotting this title. I know many have had this on pre-order since day one (me included), so the inevitable season pass isn't going to sway me on the main game.
I think as others mention, the thing that has everyone wound-up is the price tag. I guess we've become accustomed to a 'normal' DLC price. You have to admit the season pass cost is usually a reduced-cost way to get the first bunch of DLC updates - if you were going to buy them all anyway.
I may be eating my words in a few months when the full content is announced. if the game is as good as I hope, and the DLC does add a lot of additional gameplay (other than skins and challenges), then I may reconsider. My gut-feel at the moment is that I'll pick up the DLC on an individual basis.
@Utena-mobile - "I find Season Passes kind of strange because you're essentially paying for all dlc with no guarantee if the dlc will be worth it, or if you'll even enjoy the game long enough to take advantage of all future dlc."
That's exactly what I did with Arkham Origins, I love Arkham City so paid for the Origins Season Pass on release day. I think I played one of the DLC packs before the game hit the trade counter. I REALLY hope Arkham Knight is as good (or better) as City and that the DLC packs are worth buying.
I liked the Harley Quinn add on for Arkham City, so would like to play the Batgirl storyline...BUT...I'm still not reaching for the wallet to pre-order the season pass. I too have little interest in 'skins' or challenges. I think I'll stick with waiting to see the individual DLC content before I decide.
Holy <Bat related euphemism> !!! £32.99 for a season pass! This is not good news. I've had this game on pre-order forever and thanks to Amazon's low-price guarantee am only paying £37. There's gonna have to be an absolute TRUCK-LOAD of extra game play content to warrant spending almost the same again on the season pass. Skins and challenge maps won't do it for me. I'll probably look at individual DLC packs or wait for the inevitable season-pass sale.
I'm not a big fan of remasters, but I'd make an exception for this. PLEASE RELEASE THE TRILOGY ON XBOX ONE! @Red620Ti - I agree GoW2 was the best...but it was also the first one I played. I've since rectified this mistake and played ALL of them (including the 'J' one that we don't mention).
Almost completed my XB1 play through of GTA V campaign, then the dreaded KIFFLOM achievement is on my list (arrghh). That was a ball ache on the 360 too. Next week I start Metro Redux. Never played it so something new (to me).
"Also announced during the panel was that Star Wars: Battlefront will not feature a single player campaign..." Well that's pretty much blown it for me.
Well the video looks good, but a lot of that was shown previously. Slightly disappointed that it's not actual gameplay footage, but still excited to see the end result.
Okay this is not the review I'd hoped for, but it does mean I was right to hang-fire for the review. As I mentioned in the other thread, it looked visually great - as a static photo. Seems that detail has a cost which is poor performance.
I'm an ex-biker and would really like an off-track bike game that was good. The last one I can remember (excepting the bike add-on for PGR4) is Isle of Mann TT on my old <ahem> PS2.
It really isn't good enough that so many new releases are buggy even after delays.
Not a massive Star Wars fan, but I have to admit the Darth Vader one is cool! On the subject of quality, if the benchmark is the MS one it doesn't have to try too hard LOL
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Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Fifty Eight
Seems there's a lot of Witcher 3 being played this weekend!
After two days without Wife at home (which equated to me becoming a slave to my Xbox), it looks like I'll be relegated to viewing only as she plays catch-up on Witcher 3.
Hold on..1576 kill count!!! Holy crap. I thought I had a problem putting this game down!
Re: Massive Chalice Lead's the Way In June's Games With Gold
@SuperKMx Consider my interest piqued. Roll on E3.
Re: New Xbox One Controller Seemingly In the Works
Hmm....the cynic in me is wondering if this is why the (almost) 700 people reporting faults with existing controllers on the MS forum have not had a response.
Re: Massive Chalice Lead's the Way In June's Games With Gold
Pool...again? Standby for Sony Fanboys to jump all over that. <sigh>
Re: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - 30FPS Lock Patch Coming Soon
The only bug I've seen is when loading the game it sometimes freezes after the 'press any button' screen. A quick restart fixes this. Otherwise I've not had any issues (touches wood).
Re: Le Tour de France 2015 Gameplay Trailer Breaks Away From the Peloton
Kinect? Oh you mean that black box that sits doing sod all next to my TV. #wasteofspace
Re: Review: Farming Simulator 15 (Xbox One)
Ouch! I'm surprised. With all those machines available yo can only cut trees or harvest wheat? Farmville it is then.
Re: Out Today: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Xbox One)
Bang goes my plan to play this all afternoon. My meetings got rescheduled so now I have to work. PAH!
Re: Out Today: Farming Simulator 15 (Xbox One / Xbox 360)
I'm weirdly drawn to it. Buggered if I'm paying £40 for it though.
Re: EA Confirms Need for Speed for Xbox One
@SLitz1979 ROADRASH!!! I'd love to play that again!
Re: EA Confirms Need for Speed for Xbox One
Oh please let this be like NFS Underground...and don't feck it up EA!
Re: Xbox Live Rewards Takes a Hint From Club Nintendo, Offers Physical Items to VIPs
There is a monthly survey with Xbox Rewards too. You don't get a truck load of points, but it's free.
Re: Weirdness: Missing That Xbox One 'Day One' Achievement? Now You Can Buy It Without the eBay Risk
Enjoy...or not
http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_support/xbox_one_support/f/4677/t/1846667.aspx
Re: Weirdness: Missing That Xbox One 'Day One' Achievement? Now You Can Buy It Without the eBay Risk
At least (to my knowledge) you can't buy the Day One controller..which is the only thing with any Day One branding. I'm basing this on the fact that my controller 'drifts' (common fault if you look at MS forums) and was told by MS support that the D1 controllers are no longer available.
Re: Weirdness: Missing That Xbox One 'Day One' Achievement? Now You Can Buy It Without the eBay Risk
"you can display that Day One gamerpic with pride and rest easy in the knowledge that you've got that Day One achievement locked away on your profile for nobody to ever see. Although, if you're desperate enough to buy this, then we're sure that you're the sort of person who would add it to your profile showcase..."
That was a little harsh. I actually do own a Day One console and until reading this was displaying the achievement on my showcase. Sad maybe, but there you go.
The irony is, it was me that posted the link to CD-Keys on this forum as I thought it was piss-poor that something (that should have been) exclusive was available generally
Re: Xbox Live Rewards Takes a Hint From Club Nintendo, Offers Physical Items to VIPs
Been claiming rewards for four years and been a VIP for three. Bring it on I say!
Re: Limited Edition White Xbox One Master Chief Collection Hardware Bundle Announced for US
I was just about to say that. I got my lad a SSOD bundle and was surprised it was completely plain. Don't know why I was surprised though...my Day One console is plain black - only the controller has a small "Day One" logo.
It would be nice if they did some true Ltd Edition consoles.
Re: Out Today: Farming Simulator 15 (Xbox One / Xbox 360)
£39.99 is a "budget price"???
Re: WWE 2k16
In the style of Rik Flair..... Woooooooh!
Re: Out Today: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Xbox One)
I may have to look into this. Not played previous games, but the reviews/gameplay vids look bloody good!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Fifty Seven
I've been trying to get the Wife playing Xbox this month so that I can monopolise it come 23rd June
Re: Bullfighting Simulator Toro Set to Launch on Xbox One
I'm speechless. :/
Re: Here's Your First Glimpse At Guitar Hero Live's Tracklist
Hmm...not the best track list...
Re: Assassin's Creed Syndicate Locked In For October 23rd on Xbox One
Will be watching this with interest. The setting and period could be very good....just don't mess it up Ubisoft!
Re: Rumour: 1TB Basic Xbox One Set for Launch in June?
Should've been 1Tb from the start. The TV DVR function will need space - for those that use it.
Re: PSA: Wireless Display Preview App Can Cause Issues With Matchmaking
I tried the wireless app and couldn't get a connection from my Android phone or my Win 8.1 laptop. It could see the device, but failed on connecting. Gave up and removed it
Re: Next Assassin's Creed Title to Be Revealed on Tuesday
"We'll find out on Tuesday. Unless Ubisoft decides to hold off and have a separate event to reveal the name. Then another to reveal the formats. Then another for the season pass."
Don't forget the follow-up reveal to apologise for making such a balls-up of the release and offering a free game. LOL
Joking apart, I am interested to see how they recover from AC Unity. If the reveal is this week, I doubt we'll see a game this side of Christmas, but I'll not write it off just yet.
Re: You Can Play as Batgirl in Batman: Arkham Knight's Season Pass
Bit more info released by Rocksteady about the season pass content:
Batgirl: A Matter of Family
An all new prequel story expansion in an entirely new location where you play as Batgirl for the very first time in the Arkham series.
The Season of Infamy
Play as Batman in all new story missions featuring legendary super-villains invading Gotham City, with new story arcs, missions and gameplay features.
Gotham City Stories
Play as Batman’s key allies in narrative missions extending their storylines, from both before and after the events in Batman: Arkham Knight.
Legendary Batmobiles with Themed Tracks
Drive the most iconic Batmobiles from Batman’s 75-year history, on custom-built race tracks, each themed to that Batmobile’s specific era. Every Batmobile will be drivable across every race track.
Crimefighter Challenge Maps
Engage in a series of new challenge maps utilizing the unique play styles of Batman and his allies.
Character Skins
A variety of skins from across the eras for Batman, Robin, Nightwing and Catwoman.
As we fully ramp up development on the Season Pass, we will be sharing even more details on each monthly content drop. We hope you enjoy playing Batman: Arkham Knight as much as we’ve enjoyed making it.
WB Games
I'm still not sold on the pass, but will wait and see if any of this is exclusive or can be bought separately. I need this game NOW!
Re: You Can Play as Batgirl in Batman: Arkham Knight's Season Pass
@BAMozzy "I cannot see how Arkham Knight can be any less of a game than City or Asylum. Rocksteady if anything have earned the benefit of the doubt as they delivered by far the best Batman games ever."
I agree - hence I've had this pre-ordered from day one. What I said was that I hope it is as good or better than previous Arkham's. Playing devils advocate, I could argue that Assassins Creed early games were great, then we had the awful (IMO) AC3. ACBF was great again, then came Unity. Admittedly, Unity got better, but it was a balls-up of a release.
Re: You Can Play as Batgirl in Batman: Arkham Knight's Season Pass
@EternalDragonX
It's annoying, but I'm afraid I'm not boycotting this title. I know many have had this on pre-order since day one (me included), so the inevitable season pass isn't going to sway me on the main game.
I think as others mention, the thing that has everyone wound-up is the price tag. I guess we've become accustomed to a 'normal' DLC price. You have to admit the season pass cost is usually a reduced-cost way to get the first bunch of DLC updates - if you were going to buy them all anyway.
I may be eating my words in a few months when the full content is announced. if the game is as good as I hope, and the DLC does add a lot of additional gameplay (other than skins and challenges), then I may reconsider. My gut-feel at the moment is that I'll pick up the DLC on an individual basis.
Re: You Can Play as Batgirl in Batman: Arkham Knight's Season Pass
@Utena-mobile - "I find Season Passes kind of strange because you're essentially paying for all dlc with no guarantee if the dlc will be worth it, or if you'll even enjoy the game long enough to take advantage of all future dlc."
That's exactly what I did with Arkham Origins, I love Arkham City so paid for the Origins Season Pass on release day. I think I played one of the DLC packs before the game hit the trade counter. I REALLY hope Arkham Knight is as good (or better) as City and that the DLC packs are worth buying.
Re: You Can Play as Batgirl in Batman: Arkham Knight's Season Pass
I liked the Harley Quinn add on for Arkham City, so would like to play the Batgirl storyline...BUT...I'm still not reaching for the wallet to pre-order the season pass. I too have little interest in 'skins' or challenges. I think I'll stick with waiting to see the individual DLC content before I decide.
Re: On This Day: It's Been 13 Years Since the Burnout Series Crashed onto Xbox Consoles
This article has brought back memories for me. Burnout was a great series.
Re: Accessory Review: Omni Plus Bean Bag by Sumo Lounge
That looks awesome! I'd love one, but I think I'd never get my two dogs off it. LOL
Re: Warner Bros. Announces Eye-watering Season Pass for Batman: Arkham Knight
Holy <Bat related euphemism> !!! £32.99 for a season pass! This is not good news. I've had this game on pre-order forever and thanks to Amazon's low-price guarantee am only paying £37. There's gonna have to be an absolute TRUCK-LOAD of extra game play content to warrant spending almost the same again on the season pass. Skins and challenge maps won't do it for me. I'll probably look at individual DLC packs or wait for the inevitable season-pass sale.
Re: Rumour: Microsoft and Black Tusk Working on Gears of War Anniversary Remaster
I'm not a big fan of remasters, but I'd make an exception for this. PLEASE RELEASE THE TRILOGY ON XBOX ONE!
@Red620Ti - I agree GoW2 was the best...but it was also the first one I played. I've since rectified this mistake and played ALL of them (including the 'J' one that we don't mention).
Re: Rory McIlroy PGA Tour Drops a Shot, Gets Pushed Back to July
WHAAAAT! That's Batman and PGA that I've pre-ordered and now both moved back
Re: Spencer: E3 2015 Will Focus More on First Party Titles Than in the Past
I really hope GoW is not going to follow the MP-only route after reading that Star Wars Battlefront will have no single-player campaign.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Fifty Three
Almost completed my XB1 play through of GTA V campaign, then the dreaded KIFFLOM achievement is on my list (arrghh). That was a ball ache on the 360 too.
Next week I start Metro Redux. Never played it so something new (to me).
Re: Star Wars: Battlefront Out November 17th
"Also announced during the panel was that Star Wars: Battlefront will not feature a single player campaign..." Well that's pretty much blown it for me.
Re: Star Wars Battlefront Teaser Drops Today - Get The Livestream Link Here
Well the video looks good, but a lot of that was shown previously. Slightly disappointed that it's not actual gameplay footage, but still excited to see the end result.
Re: Preview Program Members Advised to Decline Latest Update to Prevent Factory Reset
Have turned off auto-update on my XB1 just in case
Re: New Project Cars Xbox One Gameplay Footage Drives to the Line
Does look nice, but as others mentioned - Forza 6 is on the way. I really hope this does well, but I'll probably wait to see what Forza 6 offers.
Re: Guitar Hero Live Struts to the Stage With New Controller and Perspective
Wow. That's a visual upgrade on the previous incarnations. Will be interested to see the full line-up of songs.
Re: This Week's Deals With Gold Brings Redux-tions
Damn you both! I wasn't even looking for a new game but I'm tempted by this.
EDIT: I've ordered the physical version (same price)
Re: Review: RIDE (Xbox One)
Okay this is not the review I'd hoped for, but it does mean I was right to hang-fire for the review. As I mentioned in the other thread, it looked visually great - as a static photo. Seems that detail has a cost which is poor performance.
I'm an ex-biker and would really like an off-track bike game that was good. The last one I can remember (excepting the bike add-on for PGR4) is Isle of Mann TT on my old <ahem> PS2.
It really isn't good enough that so many new releases are buggy even after delays.
Re: Out Today: RIDE (Xbox One/Xbox 360)
Looks visually good, but I'll wait for real reviews
EDIT: After reading the PX review...I'm glad I did
Re: Officially Licensed Xbox One Star Wars Controllers Go Up For Preorder
Not a massive Star Wars fan, but I have to admit the Darth Vader one is cool! On the subject of quality, if the benchmark is the MS one it doesn't have to try too hard LOL
Re: Forza Horizon 2 Gets New Furious 7 Car Pack
It's £3.99 for those of us on the cold side of the 'pond'.
https://store.xbox.com/en-GB/Xbox-One/DLC/Forza-Horizon-2-Furious-7-Car-Pack/43fcaf4e-3f59-41c7-b05b-a39d2e440ee0
Re: Out Today: Pool Nation FX (Xbox One)
@SuperKMx Oh blimey! Sounds like a right mess - even for a freebie!