Can’t justify it anymore. The price difference in New Zealand is quite large and this is coming in a time our groceries are also 30% more expensive than a few years back.
Been GP since day one but just cancelled. I sometimes go weeks without playing any GP titles anyway and have tons in my physical backlog. I also play a lot on switch, and rarely play online so even that isn’t a huge loss.
Best way to tell companies what you think is with your wallet - maybe one day in the future I’ll resubscribe but at $350 (NZD) per year I’d rather buy 4 AAA games on launch physical with the ability to sell them again.
I’m glad y’all are moving only virtually. We remain a hermit kingdom with our prime minister convinced we’re somehow better off keeping all foreigners out until October (even though covid is rife in the community)
This looked interesting at launch but then after all the bad press scrapped it off the list. Now with the (generous) demo planning to have a play tonight to see if it’s my jam!
Paid full price for this game twice - once on 360 once on the one.
Next time they’ll get money out of me is for 6. (Got excited for San Andreas but I removed it after the glitchiest 20 minutes in video game history. Thank god I didn’t buy…)
Got very excited when I realised what day it was, then realised this doesn’t launch until tomorrow in my Timezone… ah well - time to finish the excellent pinball Metroidvania I’m playing on the switch (Yoku Island)
My cross gen copy of Cold War requires both versions to be installed and takes up 300gb… so this is a good move at least. Not sure I’ll pick this one up though.
Will be fun to replay but happy to wait until the price drops. I’m sure Sam Andreas will get removed after 2-3 months from gamepass like all other rockstar games have so far so will play that as soon as it launches!
@sib to be honest I promised myself 3 days ago I’d buy no more games because I have 100+ games on the backlog hahaha
Apparently it’s a lot like Link to the Past so that’s where I got excited. I’ve had multiple people tell me it’s the best game they had played in a long time! And for NZD22 I decided that was worth having in the backlog. So far hasn’t been on sale at all yet.
@InterceptorAlpha haha all I think of when I think of Zune is poor Steve Balmers kids wanting an iPod but their dad forcing them to have a Zune instead!
I was very keen on my iRiver back then. Amazing how the disruptors got disrupted with music streaming though. Can’t imagine it any other way now!
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Re: Hands On: Assassin's Creed Shadows Feels Like A Timely Refresh For The Series
I look forward to playing this sometime soon. I stopped pre ordering Ubisoft games because the last 3 dropped 50% within 3 months.
Can’t wait though - looks amazing!!
Re: Here's A Complete List Of All Price Increases Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Can’t justify it anymore. The price difference in New Zealand is quite large and this is coming in a time our groceries are also 30% more expensive than a few years back.
Been GP since day one but just cancelled. I sometimes go weeks without playing any GP titles anyway and have tons in my physical backlog. I also play a lot on switch, and rarely play online so even that isn’t a huge loss.
Best way to tell companies what you think is with your wallet - maybe one day in the future I’ll resubscribe but at $350 (NZD) per year I’d rather buy 4 AAA games on launch physical with the ability to sell them again.
Re: Max Payne 1+2 Remake About To Enter Full Production At Remedy
Have loved a bunch of the recent remakes and remasters but this one will be a very special day one purchase for me!
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of 'Control' On Xbox Game Pass?
Very rarely play games twice but this one I did. Such a solid
Re: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered: Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox
Really excited for this - but I’m waiting until the reviews are out after being burned by GTA.
Odd not to allow reviews until launch - bit of a red flag to be honest…
Re: Here Are The First Impressions Of The Call Of Duty: MW3 Campaign
Wait - people buy CoD for the campaign!?!
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Alan Wake 2
Cool. Let’s wait for a sale - price in my country is $20 more than any brand new physical AAA release - no way I’m paying those prices for digital…
Re: Special Xbox Game Pass 'Upgrade' Bundles Confirmed For Starfield & Forza Motorsport
@themightyant early access is the bonus - it includes the DLC which presumably won’t be available to regular gamepass members
Re: Alan Wake 2 Will Be Digital-Only On Xbox For 'Many Reasons'
Absolutely loved AW1. Might not be buying this a long time - sorry can’t resell after playing so unless it’s deeply discounted it’s a no from me.
Re: Review: Planet Of Lana - A Gorgeous New Xbox Game Pass Adventure
Been looking forward to this one!
Re: Deals: The Best 'Lowest Price Ever' Games In The Xbox Spring Sale 2023
There are 3 sites I have saved as a favourite on my phone - nintendolife, purexbox & dekudeals!
Re: Xbox Players Warned Against 'Moving To New Zealand' For Modern Warfare 2
Just got my copy - good morning from New Zealand!
Re: Here Are The Worldwide Release Times For A Plague Tale: Requiem On Xbox Series X|S
My country is missing on the map. Does that mean no rats in New Zealand? (o:
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Spring Sale 2022?
Allan wake - never played it before. Must admit though don’t spend nearly as much these days thanks to gamepass
Re: Tomb Raider Is Back! Crystal Dynamics Announces Brand-New Game
Whoop whoop! Loved the previous three
Re: Everyone's 'Moving To New Zealand' For Elden Ring's Xbox Launch
I’m glad y’all are moving only virtually. We remain a hermit kingdom with our prime minister convinced we’re somehow better off keeping all foreigners out until October (even though covid is rife in the community)
Re: Deals: Cyberpunk 2077 Is On Sale For 50% Off On Xbox This Week
Cheaper to get a physical copy here in NZ.
This looked interesting at launch but then after all the bad press scrapped it off the list. Now with the (generous) demo planning to have a play tonight to see if it’s my jam!
Re: GTA 5 Launches March 15 For Xbox Series X|S, Includes Ray-Tracing
Paid full price for this game twice - once on 360 once on the one.
Next time they’ll get money out of me is for 6. (Got excited for San Andreas but I removed it after the glitchiest 20 minutes in video game history. Thank god I didn’t buy…)
Re: A Plague Tale: Requiem Debuts New Gameplay Trailer Ahead Of 2022 Release
Cant wait for this - I actually really enjoyed the first one. Kind of came across it by accident on gamepass but was such a good story
Re: Xbox Adds 76 Games To Backwards Compatibility Including TimeSplitters, Max Payne & Star Wars
I’m very excited about max Payne. Have kept the game but never ended up finishing it as I got a one shortly after I bought it.
Also might have to replay F.E.A.R!!
Re: Here Are The Release Times For GTA: San Andreas On Xbox Game Pass
Got very excited when I realised what day it was, then realised this doesn’t launch until tomorrow in my Timezone… ah well - time to finish the excellent pinball Metroidvania I’m playing on the switch (Yoku Island)
Re: Call Of Duty: Vanguard's Install Size Is Surprisingly Small On Xbox
My cross gen copy of Cold War requires both versions to be installed and takes up 300gb… so this is a good move at least. Not sure I’ll pick this one up though.
Re: Deals: Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Included
@sib story of my life - decisions decisions!! I’m finishing Ori before starting death’s door!
Re: Poll: Are You Buying GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition?
Will be fun to replay but happy to wait until the price drops. I’m sure Sam Andreas will get removed after 2-3 months from gamepass like all other rockstar games have so far so will play that as soon as it launches!
Re: Deals: Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Included
@sib to be honest I promised myself 3 days ago I’d buy no more games because I have 100+ games on the backlog hahaha
Apparently it’s a lot like Link to the Past so that’s where I got excited. I’ve had multiple people tell me it’s the best game they had played in a long time! And for NZD22 I decided that was worth having in the backlog. So far hasn’t been on sale at all yet.
Re: Deals: Xbox Shocktober Sale Now Live, 200+ Games Included
Picked up deaths door. I know it’s supposed to be really good so had it on my dekudeals Wishlist!
Re: OG Xbox Creator: People Who Stood In Xbox's Way Are Now Lauding It
@InterceptorAlpha haha all I think of when I think of Zune is poor Steve Balmers kids wanting an iPod but their dad forcing them to have a Zune instead!
I was very keen on my iRiver back then. Amazing how the disruptors got disrupted with music streaming though. Can’t imagine it any other way now!
Re: OG Xbox Creator: People Who Stood In Xbox's Way Are Now Lauding It
I mean - this is the company that created the Zune hahaha