@Titntin you need to get on it I started doing them when my S arrived so far I've had 6 months of GP Ultimate (the only way I'll sub to the service) & £35 in gift cards
@deadmaker I'm not saying they haven't the adaptive controller is an amazing innovation & the cloud tech is great but all the things that people think there responsible for they aren't. Online play on console (Sega were trying it on the mega drive, did better with the Dreamcast), games on demand (again Sega tried with Sega Channel, Sony had PSNow), a TV based streaming app (again Sony with PSNow), hard drives in consoles (PS2 in Japan predates Xbox by a few months), rewards scheme (Club Nintendo was launched in the early 2000's)
I exited Xbox in 2010, picked up the OG in 2003 and a 360 launch day, but all I was playing at the time on the machibe was COD & Mass Effect when the latter went muptiplat I had no reason to keep it. I never bothered with the XB1 there were a couple of games I wouldn't have minded playing more of (played on a friend's console) but there was nothing I felt like I was missing.
When the Series consoles were announced I knew I'd be picking up an S at some point, I ended up getting one with my phone upgrade. While I wouldn't have picked one up yet, there's still been no real must play games on it yet, it's a great bit of kit and what could come will make it essential eventually.
@Carck Improved combat, new confidants, new shop in mementos, new areas in each palace, grapple hook making traversal easier, a third semester, new areas to hang out with friends, darts & pool were added, new character artwork, new cutscenes, looks sharper as it's a - at the time - current gen only game, new music tracks & if your an achievement hunter a much easier list.
Give it a shot everyone, the base Persona 5 is amazing but Royal makes it so much better comfortably my favourite JRPG ever I'm glad people who haven't had the chance get to play it.
First I was talking about Perosna 5 not about FF7R
Second it would hardly be pathetic to release it after timed exclusivity, there's nothing to say it would be full price and if people actually want the game they will buy it so it being on Gamepass isn't the only way that makes sense
Third Microsoft also get timed exclusivity for games it's just on games that aren't as highly anticipated like Stalker 2 or The Medium & indie darlings like - the excellent - Tunic. Microsoft have also just locked off Bethesda which I'm sure you were happy about since it hurt Playstation.
I know a few people who have stopped buying games & are happy to wait until it's on Gamepass, one of my friends won't buy anything multiplatform in the first 18 months just in case it pops up on there. But he buys all the Playstation/Nintendo stuff day one.
I'm still pretty excited about this but that gameplay did very little for me, possibly because it was focused on characters that I don't really like and won't be playing as.
I was so happy when I saw it had popped up on the store, still find it a little weird playing on the TV - I played the first game on Vita - but I'm having a blast mad how much I love the archer class.
@GunValkyrian you mean like the way Sony have bought Bungie and haven't even added them to the roster of Playstation Studios unlike Microsoft who bought Bethesda and locked everything away?
Is the Easter egg bonus quest thing actually working yet? I started Fable 3 (it was on the list anyway) & I've popped a few achievements but it's not registering
@Sol4ris why is it only moneyhatting when it's Sony do it? Does it not count if Microsoft get a timed excluisve game, advertising rights or pay for a multiplatform game to go straight to Gamepass? Maybe if people weren't waiting for it to go to Gamepass Sony wouldn't be able to get those kinda deals.
@BartoxTharglod they said a while back it had under performed but they probably looked at how well Spiderman did on PS4 and thought they couldn't fail. I played GOTG on PS4 last year and I loved it I highly recommend it
@RedShirtRod that's assuming that everyone pays for Gamepass, when I got my Series S I got 3 months free with the console and I've redeemed another 3 months through MS Rewards, I've not paid a penny for it in the 6 months I've been back on Xbox.
Richly deserved, really can't wait to see what's next from DF of the studios MS have picked up over the last few years there the ones that excite me most.
@Cherip-the-Ripper I misread it 😂 crap that it's not just a universal thing I guess it's a wider Microsoft issue rather than an Xbox one hopefully they get it up and running
@Cherip-the-Ripper I've got 34000 in less than 3 months & I've not spent a penny to get any points or done any of the big punch cards. You can get 69000 a year just doing the daily bing seaches.
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Re: PlayStation Is Adding Its Own Version Of Microsoft Rewards This Year
@deadmaker I'd agree but I think they need to see how the stars thing works before they thank anyone
Re: PlayStation Is Adding Its Own Version Of Microsoft Rewards This Year
@Titntin you need to get on it I started doing them when my S arrived so far I've had 6 months of GP Ultimate (the only way I'll sub to the service) & £35 in gift cards
Re: PlayStation Is Adding Its Own Version Of Microsoft Rewards This Year
@deadmaker I'm not saying they haven't the adaptive controller is an amazing innovation & the cloud tech is great but all the things that people think there responsible for they aren't. Online play on console (Sega were trying it on the mega drive, did better with the Dreamcast), games on demand (again Sega tried with Sega Channel, Sony had PSNow), a TV based streaming app (again Sony with PSNow), hard drives in consoles (PS2 in Japan predates Xbox by a few months), rewards scheme (Club Nintendo was launched in the early 2000's)
Re: PlayStation Is Adding Its Own Version Of Microsoft Rewards This Year
@deadmaker the only thing Microsoft have added to the console space is making paid subs the norm.
Re: Talking Point: Did The Series X|S Bring You Back To Xbox? If So, How Come?
I exited Xbox in 2010, picked up the OG in 2003 and a 360 launch day, but all I was playing at the time on the machibe was COD & Mass Effect when the latter went muptiplat I had no reason to keep it. I never bothered with the XB1 there were a couple of games I wouldn't have minded playing more of (played on a friend's console) but there was nothing I felt like I was missing.
When the Series consoles were announced I knew I'd be picking up an S at some point, I ended up getting one with my phone upgrade. While I wouldn't have picked one up yet, there's still been no real must play games on it yet, it's a great bit of kit and what could come will make it essential eventually.
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete July 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
@Beermonkey I ended up going for Dragon Quest Builders as I'm a fan of the proper series 😄
Re: Battlefield To Bring Back Story Campaign In Future Title, Says EA Job Post
Bring back Bad Company!!
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete July 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
I hate these months when there's nothing there that I would touch but I really want those reward points 😄
Re: Persona 5 Royal On Xbox Game Pass Will Include Over 40 DLC
@Carck I'm tempted to play it again I'm not gonna lie.
Re: Persona 5 Royal On Xbox Game Pass Will Include Over 40 DLC
@Carck Improved combat, new confidants, new shop in mementos, new areas in each palace, grapple hook making traversal easier, a third semester, new areas to hang out with friends, darts & pool were added, new character artwork, new cutscenes, looks sharper as it's a - at the time - current gen only game, new music tracks & if your an achievement hunter a much easier list.
Re: Persona 5 Royal On Xbox Game Pass Will Include Over 40 DLC
@uberdaddypig I had 200hrs in the base game then another 130 in Royal time well spent!!
Re: Persona 5 Royal On Xbox Game Pass Will Include Over 40 DLC
Give it a shot everyone, the base Persona 5 is amazing but Royal makes it so much better comfortably my favourite JRPG ever I'm glad people who haven't had the chance get to play it.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Upcoming Game Pass Launches Are You Most Excited About?
High On Life. By far the best thing on show during the XB/B presser for me, it was giving me vibes of the original version of Prey 2.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 18-19)
Finished the story of TMNT Shredder's Revenge (XSS) it was everything I wanted it to be so I've gone back to Yakuza Kiwami (PS4) into chapter 7.
Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Moment Of 2022's Xbox Games Showcases?
High On Life, totally unexpected and nothing else quite matched up for me.
Re: 'High On Life' Debuts Its Sci-Fi Shooter On Xbox Game Pass This October
This was probably my favourite game of the whole show, looks kinda like what the original version of Prey 2 was gonna be
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Coming To Smart TVs, Starting With Samsung
@IronMan30 PSNow was on Sony & Samsung TVs a while back.
Genuinely surprised this has taken so long for MS to do.
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer 'Really Enjoying' Trek To Yomi On Xbox Game Pass
He'd probably like Ghost Of Tsushima then
Re: PlayStation Store Conjures Speculation Over Final Fantasy VII Remake Coming To Xbox
@dsar9012
First I was talking about Perosna 5 not about FF7R
Second it would hardly be pathetic to release it after timed exclusivity, there's nothing to say it would be full price and if people actually want the game they will buy it so it being on Gamepass isn't the only way that makes sense
Third Microsoft also get timed exclusivity for games it's just on games that aren't as highly anticipated like Stalker 2 or The Medium & indie darlings like - the excellent - Tunic. Microsoft have also just locked off Bethesda which I'm sure you were happy about since it hurt Playstation.
Re: PlayStation Store Conjures Speculation Over Final Fantasy VII Remake Coming To Xbox
@TheAshCohen09 just getting it on Xbox would be great for people who haven't played it, don't get why everything needs to be on Gamepass
Re: Former Xbox Exec 'Scared' That Game Pass May Hurt Game Sales
I know a few people who have stopped buying games & are happy to wait until it's on Gamepass, one of my friends won't buy anything multiplatform in the first 18 months just in case it pops up on there. But he buys all the Playstation/Nintendo stuff day one.
Re: Gotham Knights Gameplay Demo Shows Off Sweet Co-Op Action
@suikoden no this one isn't in the Arkhamverse but Suicide Squad KTJL is.
Re: Gotham Knights Gameplay Demo Shows Off Sweet Co-Op Action
I'm still pretty excited about this but that gameplay did very little for me, possibly because it was focused on characters that I don't really like and won't be playing as.
Re: Review: Rogue Legacy 2 - An Xbox Console Exclusive You Don't Want To Miss
I was so happy when I saw it had popped up on the store, still find it a little weird playing on the TV - I played the first game on Vita - but I'm having a blast mad how much I love the archer class.
Re: Former PlayStation Exec Thinks Xbox Would Have Made COD Exclusive 10 Years Ago
@GunValkyrian you mean like the way Sony have bought Bungie and haven't even added them to the roster of Playstation Studios unlike Microsoft who bought Bethesda and locked everything away?
Re: Former PlayStation Exec Thinks Xbox Would Have Made COD Exclusive 10 Years Ago
I still think they will when the current advertising agreement with Sony ends
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Rare Replay Games Is Your Favourite?
Viva Pinata, it's not even a competition back on the 360 it was my chill out game
Re: Hideo Kojima & Xbox Partnership Still Seems To Be Going Ahead
I love the Metal Gear series and I get excited for a Kojima game but having played Death Stranding the next one has to be better for me.
Re: Konami's eFootball 2022 Relaunches On Xbox With Massive Update
@Medic_Alert same, they could even snag the FIFA license with EA looking to part ways
Re: How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2022
@Pac_Bot yeah I might give SoR4 a shot played it on PS4 so I know there's a few that pop quick, cheers 👍🏻
Re: How To Complete All Xbox Game Pass Quests In 2022
Is the Easter egg bonus quest thing actually working yet? I started Fable 3 (it was on the list anyway) & I've popped a few achievements but it's not registering
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Star Wars Game On Xbox?
Jedi Fallen Order, not a massive SW fan but I had a blast with this.
Re: The Coalition Shows Off Stunning New Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo
Test asset do not represent game product, cinematic visuals test. So not what the actual game will look like then?
Re: Tomb Raider Is Back! Crystal Dynamics Announces Brand-New Game
Hopefully it's a linear globe trotting adventure rather than some kinda open world toss
Re: Rumour: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 5-19)
Meh, nothing for me there
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Play Backwards Compatible Games On Xbox?
There all I play, I haven't - to my knowledge - played a single Series system only game since I got my S in December.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Tag Appears On Resident Evil Village Store Page
@Sol4ris why is it only moneyhatting when it's Sony do it? Does it not count if Microsoft get a timed excluisve game, advertising rights or pay for a multiplatform game to go straight to Gamepass? Maybe if people weren't waiting for it to go to Gamepass Sony wouldn't be able to get those kinda deals.
Re: Xbox Reportedly Paid '$5-10 Million' For Guardians Of The Galaxy On Game Pass
@BartoxTharglod they said a while back it had under performed but they probably looked at how well Spiderman did on PS4 and thought they couldn't fail. I played GOTG on PS4 last year and I loved it I highly recommend it
Re: Xbox Reportedly Paid '$5-10 Million' For Guardians Of The Galaxy On Game Pass
@RedShirtRod that's assuming that everyone pays for Gamepass, when I got my Series S I got 3 months free with the console and I've redeemed another 3 months through MS Rewards, I've not paid a penny for it in the 6 months I've been back on Xbox.
Re: Psychonauts 2 Wins 'Best Narrative' At GDC Awards 2022
Richly deserved, really can't wait to see what's next from DF of the studios MS have picked up over the last few years there the ones that excite me most.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Has Some New 'Hardware' To Announce In 2022
Think it'll be a Series S with a disc drive myself
Re: Rumour: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 15-31)
Nothing there for me personally, not seen much of Shredders is it more of an SSX type or similar to Steep?
Re: Xbox Wants To Provide A 'Steady Flow Of Great Games' Moving Forward
Don't wanna be that guy but they should already have a steady flow of great games they've been doing it 20 years.
Re: Resident Evil 2, 3 And 7 Are All Coming To Xbox Series X|S Later This Year
@PanFriedSoup Same & RE3
Re: Resident Evil 2, 3 And 7 Are All Coming To Xbox Series X|S Later This Year
@Medic_Alert get them played!! I loved all 3 of them (when I finally got into RE7)
Re: These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 1-10)
Strong recommend for GOTG
Re: Pick One: Which Of These FromSoftware Games Is Your Favourite?
Bloodborne is the best for me followed closely by Sekiro, I'm not a fan of the Souls gameplay I prefer to be on the front foot
Re: Rumour: Here Are Your Xbox Games With Gold For March 2022
My daughter will buzz off the SpongeBob game
Re: Yes, Microsoft Rewards Is Incredible, But Only In Certain Regions
@Cherip-the-Ripper I misread it 😂 crap that it's not just a universal thing I guess it's a wider Microsoft issue rather than an Xbox one hopefully they get it up and running
Re: Yes, Microsoft Rewards Is Incredible, But Only In Certain Regions
@Cherip-the-Ripper I've got 34000 in less than 3 months & I've not spent a penny to get any points or done any of the big punch cards. You can get 69000 a year just doing the daily bing seaches.