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@cornholio005 Great why don't you share the link so I can see your review then.

@cornholio005 The game launched less than 24 hours ago.. nice try.

The series S version looks to be running pretty well. The 40hz mode is handy for those that have the right monitor.

Sounds good! Won't stop the misinformation the Devs of the "old" obsidian not being there anymore though.

Replaced really do seem to be having issues.

@cornholio005 How many hours have you played?

I'm really enjoying it so far! No bugs yet about 10 hours in. I have heard the Gamepass version is a bit more buggy and needs an additional patch. I have the full physical premium edition (From currys £81) with is an update ahead of the Gamepass version for some reason.

Late 2026 - Early 2027. If the console has been costed all the up the chain already it's shouldn't be any more than 24 months out. The console may be shown at this years game awards in December or early next year. Getting the thing costed is quite a big chunk of the 4-6 year dev time. Now that the chosen spec has been costed, they can turn towards assembly and prototyping software UI features. Build will happen about 12 months from launch with manufacturing about 6-8 months out.

I am looking forward to getting started! roll on 6PM GMT

PSA: If you have the premium steelbook ed you can't redeem the code until launch time. I got this Confirmed by MS.

@Nightcrawler71 Same here! Glad it finally worked! Looking forward to tomorrow!

Between 80-85, and probably a 9/10 for me. Starfield is an 83/84 and that landed as a 9/10 for me too.

@Nightcrawler71 I hope they do. It's not ideal for those with the slower internet.

@Nightcrawler71 I hope so too! My internet isn't super fast and launch is 6pm UK time tomorrow

@weaponx69 Same nothing here yet. I think the Xbox servers must be having a technical issue on console because it looks like the 74GB file is there but it just won't push through and keeps installing the 300mb placeholder. I have tried installing from my phone/ uninstalling/reinstalling and restarting my Xbox but to no avail.

Series S is the gift that keeps on giving!

@VoidPunk What games pre 1900 timeframe have you played that are historically accurate? And is that important to the enjoyment of a game for you? Not being salty just a genuine question I am curious about. I don't mind if games are historically accurate or not as long as long as it makes a baseline sense.

Glad to see that the game has options for players on the Series X. I can't wait until Thursday evening! I managed to get the premium physical edition from Currys for £81. It doesn't have a disc but to get the steelbook, the A3 cloth map and other bits alongside all the digital stuff/early access was too good to turn down. The other plus point is that the game comes out at 6pm so I will likely get my delivery in time.

I'm away this weekend and I'm itching to get back on it after around 20 hours played so far. The world is so dynamic and immersive. It's definitely one of those 10/10 games like an Elden Ring. I don't really like souls likes as they are more about the gameplay that the role playing or story aspect but I appreciate how well crafted they are and how many hours you need to sink into it to make it worth while. I aim to be juggling this with Avowed (which I'm very excited for) until AC Shadows drops.

@Isolte I mean Microsoft is a business so of course they will do things to driver consumer spend. If this early access technique had not been financially successful they would have dropped it like a stone. I purchased the premium edition because I wanted the additional bits that come with the game alongside the early access. For those who don't want to pay as much, they can get the game a few days later alongside the other 300 odd titles on GP. Ultimately it's the individuals choice regardless of any arguments either way and we can't control that.

@Banjo- Yeah I'm happy that this one has that option. I think when they say up to 60 frames it's typically as there is the 30,40 and 60 option rather than 50-60fps. The resolution and some graphical settings might be dropped though but that's okay.

Even though I'm only in my 30s the next console generation will probably be my last with consoles as I move onto PC and a handheld gaming device.

@Ricky-Spanish It will be in the Xbox store from 3am UK time tonight or your local timezone adjusted. You don't need to be an Xbox insider to access these upcoming 2 betas.

I'm away this weekend but I'll catch the 2nd one next week.

Probably the best thing to do as March would have already been way to late in the season. Hopefully the next game will come to Gamepass.

Based on thier history and the fact they are perfectionists, I think this will be a 2026 launch. Of course the CEO is going to tell investors that the game is on track for the latest possible time in 2025.

If we don't get a release date by summer it's 2026.

Excited for this one! I picked the early access as I have been looking forward to this one for a while now.

Looking forward to Avowed. It might might be my most anticipated game alongside AC Shadows and expedition 33. I got Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and that had been a nice suprise.

I brought this and I'm really enjoying it. I enjoy Nacons sim life series. The medical stuff is pretty accurate too and decent for an AA game.

20 hours in and it isn't easy and it is slow paced but it is very fun an immersive!

The review will certainly put a lot of potential new players off but the game is not really hard, it just requires time and effort. I usually play games on easy but when it comes to games like Like a Dragon or Dragons Dogma 2, I just put the time and effort in to improve myself so I can face the game. These games are 90+ hour time sinks though. I might struggle with KKD2 at the start but I feel like the game is worth my time due to the deep immersion. I can imagine this will be my second game alongside others over the next few months as I improve myself slowly to get the best out of the game.

I think this will be up there with Monster Hunter and a couple of other surprises. GTA 6 will be too late if it does launch in 2025 but it will win whatever year it qualifies for.

I am very much looking forward to Avowed!

Avowed will be 74GB to install on console FYI

If it releases this year i'll be happy with that.

I look at what Sony have on offer for the next couple of years and I have zero interest in it. The few JRPG's I can't get on Xbox I can just get on my Switch.

The reason I buy the Xbox hardware is not because I like the hardware, it's the ecosystem, my large library of back compat games, free cloud saves, play anywhere, quick resume and the preferred UI that keep me coming back. Other features like getting cheaper online games via CD Keys is something I can't really do with PlayStation. I also like the reward points system and I do prefer the controller design (With haptics it would be perfect). If Nintendo Switch 2 is anywhere near Series S level it I won't bother getting a PS6 I will just get whatever the next Xbox is or a PC.

I am looking forward to Avowed, Ambulance Life Simulator, KKD2 and Like A Dragon! It will be a busy month of gaming for me so keen to clear some of my ever increasing backlog!

A very nice looking list! lot's of Gamepass games to look forward to!

I'm really looking forward to the game, and it looks right up my street, so yes I will grab the premium edition. I can see why you would wait for the standard release day though if you are unsure, busy or just curious. I normally get Ubisoft games I want "day one" rather than early access (although looks like they are stopping that now). It's fine to wait for something and it's also fine to get it early if the option is there and you choose to do so, free will and all. The market is there for it presently.

Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass was an incredible get, saved me over £30.

Assassin's Creed Mirage for £9.99 is looking too good to turn down!

Great to see Xbox doing this, I look forward to seeing the developer reactions in the near future. There are quite a few games on the lists that I enjoyed in 2024. Some of the highlights for me were Persona 3 Reload, Dragons Dogma 2, Metaphor ReFantazio and Dragon Age The Veilgaurd. I also enjoyed Star Wars Outlaws, MS Flight Sim 24 and FC 25.

I am glad Xbox is still around, they need to be around to keep Sony in check so they don't make more Concord level mistakes and get away with it. I do feel Nintendo will be a good ally to Xbox and a huge threat to Sony over the next few years.

I would be curious to see what MS think of this, considering their gaming division turns a profit..

The stock situation for anyone curious

Xbox Series X - available on the MS to order and Argos have good stock levels

Xbox Series X Digital - available on the MS to order for a Feb delivery date, stock ETA into stores is mid Feb.

Xbox Series X 2TB SE - available on the MS to order for an early march restock

Xbox Series S 512GB - available on the MS to order within 2 days - will be back in stores by early Feb

Xbox Series S 1TB White - available on the MS to order for March stock drop. Stores will get a stock drop between late Feb and early March

Xbox Series S 1TB Black - discontinued - 2nd hand purchase only

It's really not that bad, they just sold through the UK stock they over over Black Friday and Xmas. The Xbox is MS's 2nd largest global market in terms of share % vs Sony and Nintendo.

Looks decent and it's on Gamepass so I will be giving this a try. This looks like it could potentially have some the mechanics and world building that I enjoy in games. Some of the early reviews from some rather critical reviewers have been tentatively positive.

Only interested in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 this time around. I doubt the surprise game will be anything mind blowing for my tastes but very happy to be proven wrong.

Publishers cagey over GTA 6

@Jaxx420 The Cynical part of me wonders if the low score would drive up engagement/click through rate. It's probably got the lowest ad rev of any of Ziff's sites and it's not the first time PX has done this to boost low engagement. It might be the reviewers true opinion, but I mean the big discourse around it and the numbers of increased engagement are awfully convenient.

A good way to drive up engagement, well played.