This stinks. I found that I couldn't play games on-line that I already owned with just core for some reason (like you used to be able to do with Gold), so I had to upgrade to ultimate. I'm going to try the new "standard" but I fear the same issue.
@Savage_Joe Actually my friends and I have been having a great time in Skull and Bones. The beginning is a bit rough until you get a ship with cannons and the story line could be much better but the gameplay and end game content are a lot of fun! For 50% off it's definitely worth it.
This game has been a lot of fun for me and my friends. I like it a lot better than Sea of Thieves. The start is a bit rocky until you get your first ship with cannons and the story kinda prattles on but the game play is a lot of fun!
I'm really looking forward to this game! It's probably the game I'm looking forward to the most this year!
(Speaking of Ubisoft games though, Skull and Bones was actually a big hit for me and my friends! Once you get past the rough beginning, it's a blast — haha dad humor there
For what it's worth, Skull and Bones is currently my friends and I favorite game. The opening until you get your first ship with cannons feels a bit rough but the more we play the more we enjoy it. Once you get over the beginning, progression occurs at a good pace too. (Just became a Kingpin and opened up more gameplay options that we'll be checking out this week!
Neo Sprint looks like a lot of fun for me and my kids. I like finding simple fun games I can play with them in short bursts without huge commitments so we have time to do other things too. It would be nice if Intelivision went this route — Shark Shark is okay but was built for a reimagined Intelivision systems that will likely never be) Keeping my fingers crossed for a new Frog Bog
I really liked Fenyx Rising more than Zelda BoTW, so this could be interesting! However, I did play some of Zelda ToTK and I'm liking that one the best of the bunch
Played Skull & Bones with my friends last night and we could not get ourselves to stop. If you try it out, just remember it has a slow start but once you get your first ship with cannons it's a blast! Haha (Sleep deprived dad joke
@jedinite Thanks for the tips I'll be setting sail again tonight with my mates and maybe we'll take on that sea monster. Hope you have a great weekend too!
The very beginning of the game before you get your first ship with cannons is rather dry and can come off unpolished. I'm on my second cannon ship now though and loving it, especially when playing co-op with my friends. It has a great option for choosing PvE or PvPvE that I think far more games should adopt. This is my go to game.
Skull and Bones is a lot of fun and worth it — a sale on a new release like this is a great deal. The more my friends and I play and figure out how the game works, the more we've been enjoying it. Hope you enjoy it too!
@Old_Man_Harper My friends and I have really enjoyed the co-op play so far. The opening before you get your first ship is a little clunky but after that we've been having a blast. Hope you enjoy it too!
This game is actually a lot of fun! The beginning after the opening chaos and up to getting your first ship with cannons is a little clunky at times but after that it's a great time! Looking forward to playing this again soon!
I'm not sure why people are bashing this game. My friend and I played it for hours this weekend in co-op and had a blast. We can't wait to play it again. Until you get a ship with cannons (other than the opening crazy battle it can feel like a little rough of a start but we're already working towards our second cannon ship and have found the game to be really fun with a friend. I highly encourage you to try it out. Hope you enjoy!
I'm not sure why people are bashing this game. My friend and I played it for hours this weekend in co-op and had a blast. We can't wait to play it again. Until you get a ship with cannons (other than the opening crazy battle it can feel like a little rough of a start but we're already working towards our second cannon ship and have found the game to be really fun with a friend. I highly encourage you to try it out. Hope you enjoy!
It was really cool but their director's all-in dedication to it being controller-less gameplay really limited what it could have been. (He's was always selling that point — it always felt like to me that he knew deep down it wasn't the right choice but he had convinced so many execs that that was the way to go that he couldn't back out) But I still have fun with some of the games with my kids which speaks to the inherent potential it did have.
@rustyduck Funny, I feel the opposite. I think there are not enough games to play with my kids. And the "cartoon" games here really aren't that interesting to me (actually this set has nothing we're interested in — hope others have fun though)
I don't want to seem rude at all, especially to people who are finding this to be a great game. So please don't get me wrong. But my initial reaction to this game is "Isn't this actually just a job that most people can get paid for?" And perhaps there are more thrilling versions of doing this kind of delivery activity in other games, yes? Hence, I'm amazed and perplexed that this would be so popular (or even exist). If anyone wants to share their insights on this, I'd be intrigued. Thanks in advance.
This game celebrates and adds glorified fantasy to the worst parts of society. It saddens me that so much obvious talent and effort went into creating this when it could have created something far more positively empowering. The role of the storyteller in society is an important one, and the story this tells makes society sick. My hope is that enough people will recognize this but I know that it’s unlikley.
My question for people to consider is “What happens when people playing this decide that maybe they’d like to live out part of the game’s fantasy?” – Will everyone? Absolutely no. But even participation in the game helps people defines what see they as “fun” and acceptable. And the more people are “excited about it” the more it helps empowers more outliers to go even further out. Then when their fantasy affects the rest of society negatively, we’ll all wonder how that person ever got to that point.
In short, there’s a lot of games out there. Just stay away from trash like this. And remember if you’re not a part of the solution of rejecting this, you’re a part of problem that helps to create those outliers (whether you want to accept that or not). And no there isn’t a way to both somehow enjoy this and not be supporting that which fuels the negative outcomes. Life just doesn’t work like that regardless of whether we want it to or not.
And for those who say “dude, it’s just a game”. Yeah and the Bible, the Quran, Mein Kampf, and the Declaration of Independence were all just things people wrote. Nothing that anyone writes ever has an effect on anyone else.
@robe As I recall it was offering both PvE and PvP options where 3 friends could sail together each with their own ship. I was mostly interested in the PvE co-op / story options myself. Hope that helps.
@PsBoxSwitchOwner I agree. I hate the PvP aspects of this game. My kids hate it too and it's ruined too many of our fun voyages to the point where no one wants to play it anymore. (Despite being huge pirate fans in every other way) But as great as the PvE is to see the huge reputation reduction is just insulting and is going to make my kids feel like their participation / achievements in the game mean less, unless they're willing to put up with all of the "bullies" and "jerks" in the PvP mode.
Sorry for the "stupid" question, but could anyone tell me if you own a digital delisted game, can you still reinstall it after it has been delisted or do you have to install it before it's delisted and just never delete it if you want to play it again? Thanks in advance for your help
I played all the original Fable games and they we're okay in my opinion. So personally, I'd be happy to see them take this in a new direction. And a British-humor medieval fantasy adventure game sounds like it could be a lot of fun! So I'm less concerned about some naysayers saying "well it doesn't seem like the same Fable I remember!" — chances are you're much older now and your view of things have changed, so you might not like the originals now in the same way remember liking them. Bottom line, if the new game is a good game, I really don't care how close it is to the original Fable or not.
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Re: Xbox Game Pass Gets Price Increases And New 'Standard' Subscription Tier
This stinks. I found that I couldn't play games on-line that I already owned with just core for some reason (like you used to be able to do with Gold), so I had to upgrade to ultimate. I'm going to try the new "standard" but I fear the same issue.
Re: Ubisoft Leads The Way In This Week's Selection Of Xbox Deals (June 18-25)
@Savage_Joe Actually my friends and I have been having a great time in Skull and Bones. The beginning is a bit rough until you get a ship with cannons and the story line could be much better but the gameplay and end game content are a lot of fun! For 50% off it's definitely worth it.
Re: Skull And Bones Season 2 & Free Trial Announced As Player Numbers Dwindle On Xbox
This game has been a lot of fun for me and my friends. I like it a lot better than Sea of Thieves. The start is a bit rocky until you get your first ship with cannons and the story kinda prattles on but the game play is a lot of fun!
Re: Talking Point: Would You Mind If The Next Xbox Was A Portable Console?
Handheld at the cost of power would not be of interest to me. I do practically zero handheld gaming (even on my Switch)
Re: MechWarrior 5: Clans Brings Its Standalone Sequel To Xbox This Year
Mercenaries was fun with a friend. This might be even more fun!
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Launches This August On Xbox Series X|S
I'm really looking forward to this game! It's probably the game I'm looking forward to the most this year!
(Speaking of Ubisoft games though, Skull and Bones was actually a big hit for me and my friends! Once you get past the rough beginning, it's a blast — haha dad humor there
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Pokes Fun At Ubisoft's 'AAAA' Skull & Bones Claim
For what it's worth, Skull and Bones is currently my friends and I favorite game. The opening until you get your first ship with cannons feels a bit rough but the more we play the more we enjoy it. Once you get over the beginning, progression occurs at a good pace too. (Just became a Kingpin and opened up more gameplay options that we'll be checking out this week!
Re: Atari Is Reviving Two More Of Its Classic Franchises On Xbox Very Soon
Neo Sprint looks like a lot of fun for me and my kids. I like finding simple fun games I can play with them in short bursts without huge commitments so we have time to do other things too. It would be nice if Intelivision went this route — Shark Shark is okay but was built for a reimagined Intelivision systems that will likely never be) Keeping my fingers crossed for a new Frog Bog
Re: Lots Of Games Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Spring Sale 2024
$2 for Star Wars Squadrons is a real steal!
Re: Former Ubisoft & BioWare Devs Announce 'Eternal Strands', Coming To Xbox In 2025
I really liked Fenyx Rising more than Zelda BoTW, so this could be interesting! However, I did play some of Zelda ToTK and I'm liking that one the best of the bunch
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 30-31)
Played Skull & Bones with my friends last night and we could not get ourselves to stop. If you try it out, just remember it has a slow start but once you get your first ship with cannons it's a blast! Haha (Sleep deprived dad joke
Re: Poll: Skull & Bones Players, What Do You Think Of The Game So Far?
@jedinite Thanks for the tips I'll be setting sail again tonight with my mates and maybe we'll take on that sea monster. Hope you have a great weekend too!
Re: Poll: Skull & Bones Players, What Do You Think Of The Game So Far?
The very beginning of the game before you get your first ship with cannons is rather dry and can come off unpolished. I'm on my second cannon ship now though and loving it, especially when playing co-op with my friends. It has a great option for choosing PvE or PvPvE that I think far more games should adopt. This is my go to game.
Re: Talking Point: Which Backwards Compatible Xbox Games Still Hold Up In 2024?
CRIMSON SKIES!!! Bring back this IP please!
Re: 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' Launches In 2025, And It Looks Incredible So Far
I love 1940's Captain America! ...and the Black Panther parts are looking pretty cool in this too
Re: Deals: 300+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (March 12-19)
Skull and Bones is a lot of fun and worth it — a sale on a new release like this is a great deal. The more my friends and I play and figure out how the game works, the more we've been enjoying it. Hope you enjoy it too!
Re: Five Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass At March's Partner Preview Showcase
I'll keep me eye on Slight of Hand!
Re: Ubisoft's 'Quadruple-A' Game Skull & Bones Is Already Getting Price Cuts
@Old_Man_Harper My friends and I have really enjoyed the co-op play so far. The opening before you get your first ship is a little clunky but after that we've been having a blast. Hope you enjoy it too!
Re: Ubisoft Boasts 'Record Player Engagement' With Pirate Adventure Skull & Bones
This game is actually a lot of fun! The beginning after the opening chaos and up to getting your first ship with cannons is a little clunky at times but after that it's a great time! Looking forward to playing this again soon!
Re: Review: Skull & Bones - Solid Combat Saves The Day In Ubisoft's Middling Pirate Playground
I'm not sure why people are bashing this game. My friend and I played it for hours this weekend in co-op and had a blast. We can't wait to play it again. Until you get a ship with cannons (other than the opening crazy battle it can feel like a little rough of a start but we're already working towards our second cannon ship and have found the game to be really fun with a friend. I highly encourage you to try it out. Hope you enjoy!
Re: Report: Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Gets Off To Slow Start Despite Free Trial On Xbox
I'm not sure why people are bashing this game. My friend and I played it for hours this weekend in co-op and had a blast. We can't wait to play it again. Until you get a ship with cannons (other than the opening crazy battle it can feel like a little rough of a start but we're already working towards our second cannon ship and have found the game to be really fun with a friend. I highly encourage you to try it out. Hope you enjoy!
Re: Talking Point: What Did You Think Of The Xbox Kinect?
It was really cool but their director's all-in dedication to it being controller-less gameplay really limited what it could have been. (He's was always selling that point — it always felt like to me that he knew deep down it wasn't the right choice but he had convinced so many execs that that was the way to go that he couldn't back out) But I still have fun with some of the games with my kids which speaks to the inherent potential it did have.
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 6-20)
@rustyduck Funny, I feel the opposite. I think there are not enough games to play with my kids. And the "cartoon" games here really aren't that interesting to me (actually this set has nothing we're interested in — hope others have fun though)
Re: Lots Of Games Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Countdown Sale 2023
Star Wars Squadrons for $2?! Go for it!
Re: Truck & Logistics Simulator Explodes Into 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts At Launch
I don't want to seem rude at all, especially to people who are finding this to be a great game. So please don't get me wrong. But my initial reaction to this game is "Isn't this actually just a job that most people can get paid for?" And perhaps there are more thrilling versions of doing this kind of delivery activity in other games, yes? Hence, I'm amazed and perplexed that this would be so popular (or even exist). If anyone wants to share their insights on this, I'd be intrigued. Thanks in advance.
Re: Reaction: GTA 6 Could Be The Star Of The Xbox Series X|S Generation
This game celebrates and adds glorified fantasy to the worst parts of society. It saddens me that so much obvious talent and effort went into creating this when it could have created something far more positively empowering. The role of the storyteller in society is an important one, and the story this tells makes society sick. My hope is that enough people will recognize this but I know that it’s unlikley.
My question for people to consider is “What happens when people playing this decide that maybe they’d like to live out part of the game’s fantasy?” – Will everyone? Absolutely no. But even participation in the game helps people defines what see they as “fun” and acceptable. And the more people are “excited about it” the more it helps empowers more outliers to go even further out. Then when their fantasy affects the rest of society negatively, we’ll all wonder how that person ever got to that point.
In short, there’s a lot of games out there. Just stay away from trash like this. And remember if you’re not a part of the solution of rejecting this, you’re a part of problem that helps to create those outliers (whether you want to accept that or not). And no there isn’t a way to both somehow enjoy this and not be supporting that which fuels the negative outcomes. Life just doesn’t work like that regardless of whether we want it to or not.
And for those who say “dude, it’s just a game”. Yeah and the Bible, the Quran, Mein Kampf, and the Declaration of Independence were all just things people wrote. Nothing that anyone writes ever has an effect on anyone else.
Re: Xbox Exec Sends Fans Into A Frenzy With Random Social Media Post
The BC game I want is Pitfall (or maybe that counts as way-backwards compatible
Re: Apparently, Skulls & Bones Will Finally Wash Ashore In February 2024
@robe As I recall it was offering both PvE and PvP options where 3 friends could sail together each with their own ship. I was mostly interested in the PvE co-op / story options myself. Hope that helps.
Re: Apparently, Skulls & Bones Will Finally Wash Ashore In February 2024
I'm still quite hopeful for this! Avast, I'll be setting sail in Februrary
Re: Ubisoft Delays Large-Scale Game, Reports Suggest It's Star Wars Outlaws
Drat. This is the upcoming game I'm most looking forward to. If it makes the game much better, I'm all for it though.
Re: Ubisoft's Pirate Game Skull & Bones Gets New Release Window, Again
Shiver me timbers! This be what I was hoping far Christmas. Guess I'll have to settle for a pint of egg grog til it comes out.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Game Would You Love To Play Again For The First Time?
Crimson Skies!! (one of the very few games I've played from start to finish repeatedly)
Re: Talking Point: Which Activision Blizzard Series Do You Want To Play Most On Xbox Game Pass?
@RazputinAquato I'm with you! Both the original and the Mayan Adventure are the ones I would want most too!
Re: Activision Says Xbox Can 'Take Games In The Library And Remake Them' Post-Acquisition
@RentedPanda I'd pay for it too! Especially Pitfall!!
Re: After Just One Week, Paradox Is Already Admitting Defeat With The Lamplighters League
I really like the genre and am very excited to play this game but I'm waiting for the bug fixes.
Re: After Just One Week, Paradox Is Already Admitting Defeat With The Lamplighters League
@Krzzystuff The only group that I know of is Nintendo. They at least seem to be able to do it consistently, so it is at least possible
Re: These 50+ Activision Blizzard Games Could Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass
I want Pitfall!
Re: Reaction: Halo Infinite Should Focus On More Co-Op Experiences After The Return Of Firefight
I agree. More Co-Op, PvE experiences please!!
Re: Free 'The Lamplighters League' Demo Arrives Today Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
@Lucylu1983 Thanks for your help. Oh well, I'll just wait a few more days But I'm really looking forward to this one
Re: Free 'The Lamplighters League' Demo Arrives Today Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch
This is actually one of the game pass games I'm most excited about!
Does anyone know if progress in the demo carries over to the full version? Thanks in advance.
Re: Phil Spencer Reveals Which IP He'd Like To See Revived On Xbox
Crimson Skies! That's one of the very few games I've replayed from start to finish.
Re: Surprise! Sea Of Thieves Is Finally Adding Private PvE Servers
@PsBoxSwitchOwner
I agree. I hate the PvP aspects of this game. My kids hate it too and it's ruined too many of our fun voyages to the point where no one wants to play it anymore. (Despite being huge pirate fans in every other way) But as great as the PvE is to see the huge reputation reduction is just insulting and is going to make my kids feel like their participation / achievements in the game mean less, unless they're willing to put up with all of the "bullies" and "jerks" in the PvP mode.
Re: Multiple Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90% This Week (September 12-19)
@PhileasFragg Thank you too very much for taking the time to answer my question!
Re: Multiple Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90% This Week (September 12-19)
@Kaloudz Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question! And I'm happy to hear the good news. Thanks again and happy gaming!
Re: Multiple Xbox Games Are Reduced By 90% This Week (September 12-19)
Sorry for the "stupid" question, but could anyone tell me if you own a digital delisted game, can you still reinstall it after it has been delisted or do you have to install it before it's delisted and just never delete it if you want to play it again? Thanks in advance for your help
Re: Ubisoft Reportedly Cancelled 'Immortals Fenyx Rising' Sequel Earlier This Month
I actually enjoyed this game more the BoTW!
Re: Digital Foundry Posts Huge Breakdown On Why Starfield Runs At 30FPS On Xbox
I actually would have gone for 24fps to give it a more cinematic feel but 30 fps might come close to that feeling so I'm fine with it
Re: Skull & Bones Returns With Closed Beta On Xbox This August
It would have good if they showed more gameplay. I'm still really looking forward to it.
Re: Fable Looks Jaw-Dropping With First In-Game Trailer
I played all the original Fable games and they we're okay in my opinion. So personally, I'd be happy to see them take this in a new direction. And a British-humor medieval fantasy adventure game sounds like it could be a lot of fun! So I'm less concerned about some naysayers saying "well it doesn't seem like the same Fable I remember!" — chances are you're much older now and your view of things have changed, so you might not like the originals now in the same way remember liking them. Bottom line, if the new game is a good game, I really don't care how close it is to the original Fable or not.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Gets Lengthy Gameplay Reveal Ahead Of 2024 Xbox Release
I'm sold! Overall it looks like a lot of fun! Day one buy for me. (Might prefer a different looking main ship but that's really splitting hairs