I think I was in the middle of both Rogue Prince of Persia and Silent Hill f when it dropped.
I beat the first chapter, but then went back to silent hill f (and got distracted by Ball Pit). Just beat silent hill f last week (one play through )…so just got back to NG4 yesterday. Am now on the 4th chapter and really enjoying.
I used god mode to beat the OG FF7 earlier this year. Went into the final dungeon three times, each taking 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, just to die. I’m not proud of this, but I’m too old to grind. It’s just an option, no one is forcing players to use this feature. People get their feathers ruffled way too much.
I think I had two preordered (towa and hotel Barcelona, since they hit physicals) but at least a third of these on my wishlist. But glad to read about the others 🤙
Still haven’t played Sea of Stars, but scooped the physical. Was trying to get my kids to play coop with me when that dropped and they wanted no parts of it 🤣
Loved Shenmue 1 and 2 on the Dreamcast. Not even worried about the struggle reviews of Shenmue 3, since it sounds more so like they just didn’t “modernize” the game enough.
Lotta good stuff. I thought Monster Hunter Stories was a “kid” style game, but it looks fire 🔥
Octo0 and Elliott also look money. I started Octo1, but only got like 6 hours in. Never started octo2 cause I wanted to beat the first. I need to stop sleeping.
I quite often buy games on sale that are really good deals, since I try not to let gamepass dictate what I play.
My gamepass is good through May next year, but may let it lapse cause my backlog way too full at the moment. Feel I mostly keep gamepass for my kids who game jump way too much
I had been chugging through Dragon Quest 3 remake, but been struggling to beat the final boss. Don’t think I prepped my team with the right builds/jobs, and not in the mood to grind my levels up 🤣
So I started playing something from my gamepass backlog, Eternal Strands. Put about 3 hours in and enjoying how it’s opening up. Interested to see where it goes
I mean I typically only spend more than $70 if there is a cool physical collectors edition. Even then I rarely go higher than $150. So basically for me to drop $80 on a digi game I’d want something tangible (like the avowed steelbook).
@oopsiezz I tend to buy 3rd party games after playing on gamepass, but that’s mostly because I know they won’t be there forever. With first party, don’t see the need to buy unless it’s DLC
Basically play whatever is calling me at the moment.
I started Khazan, but was kinda stuck on third boss (recommended level 18…I think I was like 42 by time I beat 🤣), so started South of Midnight. Then went back to khazan dir a few days…but have now started Expedition 33…
I really want to play one of the retro JRPGs that dropped in last year (Grandia, FF pixel remasters, Suikoden, or Lunar)…but something newer keeps pulling me in. I really need to play unicorn overlords as well.
@Fiendish-Beaver yeah, I’m somewhat assuming the main reason they’ll do soothed one is to help coalesce their Xbox/pc storefronts, then just let other PC makers mostly handle after that 🤷♂️
Game was too good. I also look forward to what compulsion cooking next. I played contrast earlier this year and enjoyed it. SoM is basically exponential growth of that game ; I haven’t played we happy few so can’t really comment.
I still haven’t played the first, but own it. I guess this gives me more time to beat/play.
But still, pretty beat strip that a game this big isn’t cashing in on an all platform release. Not sure how many people are rushing to buy a switch 2 just for hades
Any reason this doesn’t include Xbox sales? Would make the comparison more interesting…since as presented just assumes no one on Xbox buys the games and just plays via gamepass.
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Re: These 12 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 17 - April 7)
Absolum!!!!!
Thought this game looked so good, and was bummed when they skipped Xbox. Def diving into this.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
@JoNJoN3 I think when monster hunter stories 1+2 dropped I was playing DQ3 🤣
I’m looking forward to MH3, but still need to play the first two. Square Enix dropped so much last year no idea when I’ll catch up.
Also a mid-40s gamer
Re: RoboCop, Test Drive Publisher Nacon In Financial Trouble As Company Files For Insolvency
Man, they were one of the few publishers consistently putting out physical games on Xbox. Hope things work out for them.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Quietly Increases Its Prices For Xbox Gift Cards
@Sonorous I mean if you just playing to game the system, then it just sounds like work 🤣
I’m pretty happy just getting about $10 a month
Re: Sony Is Hosting A Huge State Of Play This Week, Do You Think We'll Get Any Big Xbox Reveals?
Fully expecting to see something I wasn’t expecting
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade 2026's Xbox Developer Direct?
Gave it an A. They delivered exactly what they says they were going to and fable looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Re: Opinion: Backwards Compatibility Still Adds So Much Value To Xbox Series X|S In 2025
Back compat is too money. Honestly one of the main reasons I got a series X after skipping X1/PS4 generation completely
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade November's Xbox Partner Preview Event?
Armatus, crowsworm, reanimal, zoopunk, tides of annihilation, and raji ::: all look 🔥
I thought that was a good show. Few others look pretty good also
Re: Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Rolling Out Now On Xbox, And It's Discounted By 50% At Launch
@Nintendo4Sonic yeah, 50% off a great deal…might be enough for me to skip holding out for physical
Re: Zoopunk Looks Pretty Epic, And It Kinda Reminds Us Of Biomutant
FIST was too good…knowing this by same studio got me amped
Re: Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late November 2025
I started Octo 1 first time it was on gamepass, but never finished. I’ve scooped both Octo 1 + 2 anywho…I’ll def someday 🤙 maybe after Octo 0 🤣
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From November 2025's State Of Play
Sooooo this show basically delayed ports for PlayStation and Xbox? 🤣 I’ll take it, so many look money
Re: Hit PS5 Exclusive Stellar Blade May Be On The Way To Xbox In The Near Future
I’d def enjoy some stellar blade in 2026. Day one scoop for me 🤙
Re: Poll: How Much Are You Enjoying Ninja Gaiden 4 On Xbox Game Pass?
I think I was in the middle of both Rogue Prince of Persia and Silent Hill f when it dropped.
I beat the first chapter, but then went back to silent hill f (and got distracted by Ball Pit). Just beat silent hill f last week (one play through )…so just got back to NG4 yesterday. Am now on the 4th chapter and really enjoying.
Re: 61 Games Discounted To Less Than $1 In New Xbox Play Anywhere Sale
@Runex2121 I’ve been eyeing a few Kemco games for a while…but for $1 I’ll probs try a few of them
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Replay Games?
I put hardly ever, but it’s because there is so much good new stuff. One day nostalgia will kick in and I’ll go back.
Re: Absolum Studio Admits Xbox Release 'Wasn't A Priority' Due To Small Development Team
Yeah, I was bummed when this first debuted and not coming to Xbox. Game looks really fun. Hope it comes some day 🤙
Re: Capcom Is Bringing The First Two Monster Hunter Stories Games To Xbox In 2025
Anyone know how long the preorder discount for 1+2 collection goes til?
Re: Oblivion Remastered Is Getting A Physical Release For Xbox Series X
Even though appears it’s not all on disc, I scooped. Wish there was a steelbook version
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Shares Message Ahead Of Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast
“We are moving all of Costco’s Xbox stock to Japan. Scoop them up before the price increase. Perfect way to play Forza horizon 6 🤙”
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Plans For Tokyo Game Show Next Week?
Won’t be watching live, but hoping (mostly hopium) for some surprises, such as Ys series coming to Xbox 🤙
Re: RoboCop: Rogue City Collection To Launch On Xbox This October
Are you kidding me 🤣
Man, I would have waited to scoop Unfinished Business if I’d known this sweet physical was coming.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Is Getting New 'Streamlined Progress' Features For Its Xbox Launch
I used god mode to beat the OG FF7 earlier this year. Went into the final dungeon three times, each taking 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, just to die. I’m not proud of this, but I’m too old to grind. It’s just an option, no one is forcing players to use this feature. People get their feathers ruffled way too much.
Re: Multiple Games Get New Xbox Reveals Following September 2025's Nintendo Direct
FF7R and DQ7R back to back? We gaaaaasss
Re: 15 Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In September 2025
I think I had two preordered (towa and hotel Barcelona, since they hit physicals) but at least a third of these on my wishlist. But glad to read about the others 🤙
Re: Former PS3 Exclusive 'Tales of Xillia' Is Getting Remastered For Xbox Series X|S
Looking forward to this. Only wish Xbox was getting a physical, since I’ve scooped the others physically.
Re: Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late August 2025
Still haven’t played Sea of Stars, but scooped the physical. Was trying to get my kids to play coop with me when that dropped and they wanted no parts of it 🤣
Re: Shemnue 3 To Make Xbox Debut With 'Enhanced' Version For Series X|S
Just tell me when it’s releasing!
Loved Shenmue 1 and 2 on the Dreamcast. Not even worried about the struggle reviews of Shenmue 3, since it sounds more so like they just didn’t “modernize” the game enough.
Re: Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following July 2025's Nintendo Direct
Lotta good stuff. I thought Monster Hunter Stories was a “kid” style game, but it looks fire 🔥
Octo0 and Elliott also look money. I started Octo1, but only got like 6 hours in. Never started octo2 cause I wanted to beat the first. I need to stop sleeping.
Re: No Rest For The Wicked May Skip Xbox 'For The Time Being' Due To 'Current Market Conditions'
Le sigh…wouldn’t be summertime without some studio throwing Xbox under the bus and questioning whether an Xbox version will see the light of day.
Re: Talking Point: As A Game Pass Subscriber, Do You Still Spend Money In Xbox Sales?
I quite often buy games on sale that are really good deals, since I try not to let gamepass dictate what I play.
My gamepass is good through May next year, but may let it lapse cause my backlog way too full at the moment. Feel I mostly keep gamepass for my kids who game jump way too much
Re: 'Blood Message' Looks Like Assassin's Creed Meets Tomb Raider, And It's Coming To Xbox
Trailer def got my interest. Will def be keeping an eye on this one
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 21-22)
I had been chugging through Dragon Quest 3 remake, but been struggling to beat the final boss. Don’t think I prepped my team with the right builds/jobs, and not in the mood to grind my levels up 🤣
So I started playing something from my gamepass backlog, Eternal Strands. Put about 3 hours in and enjoying how it’s opening up. Interested to see where it goes
Re: Still Wakes The Deep Brings Its First Expansion To Xbox Next Week
Had no idea, nor expected this game to have DLC. May have to check out
Re: Square Enix's Next Dragon Quest Remake Heads To Xbox Series X|S This October
Put my preorder in a month or so ago, finally started DQ3 remake yesterday and really enjoying it, can’t wait for 1+2 to release this fall
Re: Talking Point: What Game Franchises Would You Pay $80 For On Xbox?
I mean I typically only spend more than $70 if there is a cool physical collectors edition. Even then I rarely go higher than $150. So basically for me to drop $80 on a digi game I’d want something tangible (like the avowed steelbook).
Re: Surprise! SEGA Is Bringing Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. To Xbox Series X|S
Niiiice. So glad this is going everywhere. I scooped final showdown last year just to play my bro over the holidays.
Re: Xbox #1 Platform For Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, But Worst For Average Playtime
@oopsiezz I tend to buy 3rd party games after playing on gamepass, but that’s mostly because I know they won’t be there forever. With first party, don’t see the need to buy unless it’s DLC
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2025 Games?
Basically play whatever is calling me at the moment.
I started Khazan, but was kinda stuck on third boss (recommended level 18…I think I was like 42 by time I beat 🤣), so started South of Midnight. Then went back to khazan dir a few days…but have now started Expedition 33…
I really want to play one of the retro JRPGs that dropped in last year (Grandia, FF pixel remasters, Suikoden, or Lunar)…but something newer keeps pulling me in. I really need to play unicorn overlords as well.
Too many games
Re: Subscriptions Like Xbox Game Pass 'Not The Future Of Gaming', Says Analyst
@Fiendish-Beaver yeah, I’m somewhat assuming the main reason they’ll do soothed one is to help coalesce their Xbox/pc storefronts, then just let other PC makers mostly handle after that 🤷♂️
Re: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Game looks too money. Microsoft just won’t stop flooding the market
Re: Opinion: South Of Midnight Dev Could Become An Xbox Game Studios Gem
Game was too good. I also look forward to what compulsion cooking next. I played contrast earlier this year and enjoyed it. SoM is basically exponential growth of that game ; I haven’t played we happy few so can’t really comment.
Re: Roundup: Here Are The First Hands-On Impressions For Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Def looking forward to this. Hope it gets a physical release.
Re: Hades 2 Fans Will Have To Wait A Bit Longer For The Xbox Version
I still haven’t played the first, but own it. I guess this gives me more time to beat/play.
But still, pretty beat strip that a game this big isn’t cashing in on an all platform release. Not sure how many people are rushing to buy a switch 2 just for hades
Re: Former Xbox Exec Throws Shade At Switch 2, Says It's A 'Hard Pass'
I had been holding out getting my kids OG switches, thinking I’d just get them a Switch 2...but now I’ll probs just buy them used OG Switches.
Re: Xbox Spring Sale Yet To Begin, Two Other Sales Now Live On Console
Man I thought the spring sale already happened 🤣 scooped Fantasian during what I tought was the spring sale
Re: How Well Are Xbox Games Selling On PlayStation? Here's What The Data Says
Any reason this doesn’t include Xbox sales? Would make the comparison more interesting…since as presented just assumes no one on Xbox buys the games and just plays via gamepass.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Atomfall On Xbox Game Pass
@StylesT agree, way too many games. I haven’t finished Avowed…but want to play AC Shadows, Atelier Yumia or Kazan.
…but I also want to play Eternal Strands, yakuza pirate, mh wilds, Ender magnolia, Momodora moonlit farewell…probs more 🤣
Re: Talking Point: Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Release Date Continues To Remain A Mystery
I’m just waiting for it to show up late summer/early fall 🫣😅
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About 'Atelier Yumia', A New Open World JRPG
Will def be playing. Was a tough choice between this, AC Shadows and Berserker but Yumia the one calling me.