Way better than I expected! Really enjoying it. It’s the first new game in years I didn’t want to stop playing. Nailed the feeling of the movies. Melee combat is really fun too.
Getting slaughtered by reviews from players on non-gaming websites. Based on the gameplay, tone and story, it resembles nothing like the previous entries.
I cancelled a few months ago, no regrets. I have Baldur’s Gate 3, Dragons Dogma 2, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Diablo 4 and bunch of other titles and backwards compatible games to keep me plenty busy.
This isn’t the 80s or 90s. There have been countless games that have thrived on zero marketing - Palworld, Vampire Survivors are just a few recents. There’s this thing now a days called ‘Social Media’. If the game was good there would be countless videos on Youtube, gaming sites hyping it up non-stop. Games can market themselves just by being great. People need to stop defending Hellblade 2… it’s a niche game that frankly is just not good…. and the people have spoken!
Also, unlike Palworld & Vampire Survivors in which both were indy publishers, Hellblade 2 had the distinct advantage of being a Microsoft first party title. All eyes were on Hellblade 2 before it even came out by the entire gaming industry and gaming community. Starfield, which received massive marketing and hype has also been a big disappointment for Microsoft in terms of sales. Why? Because it was it was not that great and will probably be ported to PS5 to help recoup cost.
Looking forward to CoD announcement on Nintendo platform - Microsoft has 10 year deal with Nintendo for this. Also looking forward to more first party games announced to Playstation.
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Re: Bungie's 'Marathon' Gets September Release Date For Xbox, Closed Alpha This Month
Looks like a mobile game
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle 'Update 4' Now Live On Xbox
Patch Notes - We’re optimizing gameplay to make the best possible console experience and features available only on PS5
Re: Xbox Determined To Expand 'Play Anywhere', Says It Will Help Reach More Players
Microsoft drooling over releasing as many games as possible on Switch 2. I think they have a 10 year deal to release CoD games on Nintendo as well?
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Still Coming To Xbox In 2025, Insists Insider
And it will play better on Switch 2 as well!
Re: BAFTA Announces List Of Top 21 Most Influential Games Ever
Everquest (1999) should be on that list. I don’t think WoW would exist if there wan’t an EQ.
Warcraft (1994) should easily be on the list.
SimCity (1989) and one of the early Microsoft Flight Sims.
Re: Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2024
@Lup Agree. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is awesome
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass (December 9)
Way better than I expected! Really enjoying it. It’s the first new game in years I didn’t want to stop playing. Nailed the feeling of the movies. Melee combat is really fun too.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Enjoying Indiana Jones And The Great Circle So Far?
It’s better than I expected! Really enjoying it so far
Re: Review: Stalker 2 (Xbox) - GSC Game World's Long-Awaited Sequel Is A Mess
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Re: Avowed Third-Person Mode Looks Super Slick In New Xbox Preview Footage
The main companion is the Concord guy 😂
Re: Flight Simulator 2024 Struggles To Take Off As Servers Buckle On Launch Day
Stuck in Login queue. Great job Microsoft 😂
Re: Xbox Fans Left Surprised By 'Insane' Download Size For Genshin Impact
Looking forward to my Waifu adventures 😊
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dev BioWare Thanks Fans For Support
@LadyCharlie
Getting slaughtered by reviews from players on non-gaming websites. Based on the gameplay, tone and story, it resembles nothing like the previous entries.
Re: Review: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Xbox) - Bioware Is Back On Form With An Inquisition-Besting Banger
Looks like a Concord review. This isn’t Dragon Age.
Re: Roundup: The Reviews Are In For Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Concord got similar review scores from the big gaming websites
Re: Starfield Design Director Defends Shattered Space DLC After Mixed Reviews
Starfield was very disappointing for me. Hope they don’t mess up Elder Scrolls when it comes out in 20 years.
Re: Roundup: Metaphor: ReFantazio Is An Xbox GOTY Candidate As Early Reviews Roll In
Playing the demo and it’s pretty awesome, especially if you’re a fan of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei
Re: Review: Undisputed (Xbox) - Finally, The Wait For A New Boxing Game Is Over
Anyone remember Greatest Heavyweights for Sega Genesis? Still my favorite boxing game of all-time!
Re: Lunar Remastered Collection Brings Retro JRPG Action To Xbox In Spring 2025
I still remember buying Lunar for Sega CD when it came out. It was so cool to hear voices for the characters.
Re: Phil Spencer Invites Xbox Fans To Tune Into Tokyo Games Show 2024 Broadcast
It will be mostly announcements of more Xbox first party titles heading to PS5
Re: Avowed Early Previews Are Looking Positive Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Launch Next February
Is this open world like Skyrim? Or more similar to Outer Worlds?
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Hits Xbox This December, And A PS5 Port Is Officially Coming
Xbox players will be the beta testers while PS5 players will get the completed version that will also run better.
Re: Xbox Attracts Controversy Over New McDonald's Ad On The Dashboard
@fbnaulin
The year is 2034. My primary console is the Xbox 720 Series X One. Really looking forward to the Switch 3 & Ps7 😂
Re: Xbox Attracts Controversy Over New McDonald's Ad On The Dashboard
This makes me look even more forward to Switch 2 & PS6/PS5 pro
Re: Xbox Game Pass Gets Price Increases And New 'Standard' Subscription Tier
I cancelled a few months ago, no regrets. I have Baldur’s Gate 3, Dragons Dogma 2, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth, Diablo 4 and bunch of other titles and backwards compatible games to keep me plenty busy.
Re: Hellblade 2 Apparently Failed To Crack Top 100 Game Sales In Europe Last Month
@electrolite77
It’s a first party title… and guess what… it’s not good. Everyone moved on.
Re: Hellblade 2 Apparently Failed To Crack Top 100 Game Sales In Europe Last Month
@electrolite77
This isn’t the 80s or 90s. There have been countless games that have thrived on zero marketing - Palworld, Vampire Survivors are just a few recents. There’s this thing now a days called ‘Social Media’. If the game was good there would be countless videos on Youtube, gaming sites hyping it up non-stop. Games can market themselves just by being great. People need to stop defending Hellblade 2… it’s a niche game that frankly is just not good…. and the people have spoken!
Also, unlike Palworld & Vampire Survivors in which both were indy publishers, Hellblade 2 had the distinct advantage of being a Microsoft first party title. All eyes were on Hellblade 2 before it even came out by the entire gaming industry and gaming community. Starfield, which received massive marketing and hype has also been a big disappointment for Microsoft in terms of sales. Why? Because it was it was not that great and will probably be ported to PS5 to help recoup cost.
Re: Hellblade 2 Apparently Failed To Crack Top 100 Game Sales In Europe Last Month
If the game was good it wouldn’t need ‘marketing’.
Re: Xbox's Avowed Is Fully Playable In Third-Person, Confirms Obsidian
Options are good. I wonder if it will go into First Person when you talk to someone.
Re: Xbox Exec Talks Multiplatform Strategy, Team 'Really Pleased' With Sea Of Thieves On PS5
Looking forward to the new Elder Scrolls being a PS6 exclusive.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Launches On Xbox To Fantastic Reviews
Thankful for the Japanese publishers. Western games have been absolutely abysmal this generation.
Re: Preview: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is A Confident Return for BioWare
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Re: Square Enix's Visions Of Mana Gets August Release Date For Xbox Series X|S
Looking forward to this!
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gets Huge Gameplay Deep Dive Ahead Of Fall 2024 Launch On Xbox
This looks 10x better than the horrible trailer they showed in the Xbox showcase.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
Nothing looked that fun to be honest.
Re: Amazon's 'New World' MMO Is Seemingly Coming To Consoles In The Near Future
Didn’t know this game was still in development. I played the beta many years ago on pc.
Re: Xbox Deals Unlocked 2024 Sale Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
Might pick up - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Deluxe
Re: Our Predictions For The 2024 Xbox Games Showcase
Looking forward to CoD announcement on Nintendo platform - Microsoft has 10 year deal with Nintendo for this. Also looking forward to more first party games announced to Playstation.
Re: Xbox's Recent Multiplatform Releases Selling Well On PS5, Fallout Sales Also Get A Boost
It would be great if my Series X controllers will work for PS6
Re: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Confirmed, Game Will Feature In Xbox Direct Next Month
It will probably be announced for Nintendo, since Microsoft now has a 10 year deal with them 😂😂😂
Re: After Hellblade 2, Here Are The 10 Highest-Rated Xbox Games Of 2024 So Far
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is on sale now. Definitely thinking about picking it up since I also enjoy the previous entries.
Re: Ninja Theory Explains Why Headphones Are So Important In Hellblade 2
The game is not very good, headphones or not.
Re: Review: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 (Xbox): An Incredible Spectacle That Lacks An Essential Hook
I literally just held UP for the first 30 min while hearing annoying whispers. I turned it off and will never play again.
Re: Review: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 (Xbox): An Incredible Spectacle That Lacks An Essential Hook
5 hour visual demo. Took 7 years to make. Annoying to play.
Re: Hellblade 2's Official Launch Trailer Shows Off Its Stunning Next-Gen Visuals
Wonder if this will be a make or break moment for Xbox depending if this game reviews well or poorly.
Re: Analyst Claims PS5 Outsold Xbox Series X|S Almost 5:1 Last Quarter
PS5 has better games & the better system. It’s no surprise. PS4 also smoked Xbox One.
Re: Starfield Comparison Shows Differences Between 30FPS & 60FPS Modes On Xbox Series X
Looking forward to this running better on PS5
Re: Hellblade 2 Will Display With Black Bars Outside Of Ultrawide Mode
Wow this is dumb. But … it’s “artistic” lol
Don’t get your hopes up for this game either way.
Re: Microsoft Gauges Interest In 'Handheld Gaming' Devices With New Survey
It will probably be a clunky unit with less than 2 hour battery life
Re: Starfield's Shattered Space Expansion DLC Launches On Xbox This Fall
I might check it out when mods are enabled