@Krysus Agreed. I rarely pay for GPU, so seeing every other MS story is "GP this, GP that", I honestly don't give a 💩. I love the feature, but MS need not be a one-trick pony with a single notable feature.
One of Microsoft's worst decisions was to end the BWC program. The final update was amazing with games like Timesplitters 2 and 3, and that should have continued with XSX.
@MaccaMUFC There was a ; after Capcom. The comment was framed as if it was addressed directly to Capcom themselves. Perhaps "Two words to Capcom; Dino Crisis" would've been more clear. I just want a new Dino Crisis! 😍
@Jark Neither, the C is taken from my name. I've used such a variation of this nickname online for over 20 years. No reason to stop now.
Ubisoft hasn't got a damn clue what their fans want. We can't have BG&E2. We can't have a new Rayman. We can't have a new Splinter Cell. We can finally have a new POP, albiet a 2.5D metroidvania with terrible trailer music. It seems they're just the Asscreed and Farcry company now. 😒
A C+/B- for me. Stuff like Fable, Forza, etc... doesn't appeal to me. RPGs in general do not.
Clockwork Revolution was my highlight, as I'm always down for a game with time travel mechanics. Overall, the lack of truly huge surprises is what brings it down, as many of these we already know about. Had they shown Perfect Dark, we'd be having a different conversation.
I've never played an original Bethesda IP, so Starfield will likely be my first. It looks interesting enough.
@Kienda Ohhhh, that's really cool to know. I wasn't aware such browser plugins existed. I know dislikes are visible to creators as I've posted many YT videos, but never investigated the hidden dislikes as a viewer. Thank you. 👏🙂
@darkswabber "Second party" isn't a thing. Insomniac was always third party who chose to mostly work with Sony. Also as Xbox fans are concerned, there's no reason to not have another quality studio under one's belt. Rare had turned to crap by the time Nintendo got rid of them, so such a purchase in hindsight is very questionable.
Easily one of the best games from 2022, and it was amazing to play the entire thing on Game Pass. I would happily buy this in the future, especially now that there's an FPS update.
Anything can happen, but I don't see Xbox as a device or brand dying off anytime soon. I feel like we've had these discussions before, 20 years ago, just replace "microsoft" with "nintendo". I'm old enough to remember during the GameCube days, endless articles suggesting that Nintendo will likely leave hardware and go software only.
Very interesting to see how times and the discussions have changed, and yet are still the same in other aspects.
@Green-Bandit OMG, the cross play fiasco. 🤦♂️ Granted, from what I recall Microsoft was initially against it, but then came around to it. Nintendo came on board, but then Sony shifted against it after the competition was doing it. I was always for the idea since friends often play on different platforms, but many of Sony's users were equally against it, saying how awful and terrible cross play is/will be. Pure partisanship nonsense. 🤦♂️
I probably have negative 1000% interest in this game, but I definitely can appreciate all the performance options. Although it seems in general we were all sold a giant lie (surprise, surprise) again this generation, as most big-budget games don't/can't run at 4K60FPS on either XSX or PS5. Disappointing... :/
I was able to buy Jet Set Radio via the old 360 marketplace website, and it installed on my Series X with no trouble. 🙂 I'm assuming it'll work for other titles too.
Did the same for Aegis Wing. It wouldn't redeem through the XSX, but claimed it on the 360 site. (then it installed just fine).
It's not that it isn't working, it was never announced to work with the disc version, and I guess they're not going to do it? To have GoldenEye for $7.50, I rebought Rare Replay digitally. It's more than worth it.
@Nintendo4Sonic Buy a digital copy of rare replay and you can download GoldenEye separately.
My Game Pass ended yet I can still play GoldenEye just fine.
GoldenEye on Xbox and As Dusk Falls. The Xbox port of 007 is pretty good overall! Not as good as Perfect Dark's port, but still very playable. Nearly done secret agent and getting cheats whenever they arise.
@UltimateOtaku91 Truth is, I played GoldenEye first, before seeing the film. 😅 Oh yeah, for us who are old enough to have lived through the early years of 3D, distance fog was a common visual effect. You should check out how thick the fog is in the original release of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter on N64! 😂
@UltimateOtaku91 *1997. N64 wasn't out in 95.
Also as others have said, they're keeping the original blue hinge to a small degree, I guess? I get its more "authentic", but the differences in the two ports is annoying to me. Should've been uniform across both.
That said, I'm having a blast with it on Series X, as I did with the leaked remaster on PC 2 years ago. Amazing game.
@kihaennem GoldenEye 2010 is a shameless COD clone. Terrible level design, awful objectives, and endless enemy fodder cause don't think, shooty pew pew. 007 is supposed to be a SPY, not Rambo.
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Re: Random: Twitter's New 'X' Logo Is Getting The Attention Of Xbox Fans
Muskrat is a moron. Twitter is dying. Almost party time. 🎉
Re: Xbox Exec 'Gets Chills' From The Moment Phil Spencer Revealed Backwards Compatibility
@Krysus Agreed. I rarely pay for GPU, so seeing every other MS story is "GP this, GP that", I honestly don't give a 💩. I love the feature, but MS need not be a one-trick pony with a single notable feature.
Re: Xbox Exec 'Gets Chills' From The Moment Phil Spencer Revealed Backwards Compatibility
One of Microsoft's worst decisions was to end the BWC program. The final update was amazing with games like Timesplitters 2 and 3, and that should have continued with XSX.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of 'Exoprimal' On Xbox Game Pass?
@MaccaMUFC There was a ; after Capcom. The comment was framed as if it was addressed directly to Capcom themselves. Perhaps "Two words to Capcom; Dino Crisis" would've been more clear. I just want a new Dino Crisis! 😍
@Jark Neither, the C is taken from my name. I've used such a variation of this nickname online for over 20 years. No reason to stop now.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of 'Exoprimal' On Xbox Game Pass?
Two words, Capcom; Dino Crisis. 🦕
Re: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Supposedly In Development At Ubisoft
Ubisoft hasn't got a damn clue what their fans want. We can't have BG&E2. We can't have a new Rayman. We can't have a new Splinter Cell. We can finally have a new POP, albiet a 2.5D metroidvania with terrible trailer music. It seems they're just the Asscreed and Farcry company now. 😒
Re: It's Official! Stray Launches On Xbox Consoles This August
Amazing game. Buy it. Meow. 🐈
Re: Jim Ryan: Publishers 'Unanimously' Do Not Like Xbox Game Pass
I have a burning hatred of this D-bag. FIRE JIM RYAN! 🔥😡
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
A C+/B- for me. Stuff like Fable, Forza, etc... doesn't appeal to me. RPGs in general do not.
Clockwork Revolution was my highlight, as I'm always down for a game with time travel mechanics. Overall, the lack of truly huge surprises is what brings it down, as many of these we already know about. Had they shown Perfect Dark, we'd be having a different conversation.
I've never played an original Bethesda IP, so Starfield will likely be my first. It looks interesting enough.
Re: Ubisoft's New Prince Of Persia Game Is Getting Blasted On YouTube
@Kienda Ohhhh, that's really cool to know. I wasn't aware such browser plugins existed. I know dislikes are visible to creators as I've posted many YT videos, but never investigated the hidden dislikes as a viewer. Thank you. 👏🙂
Re: Ubisoft's New Prince Of Persia Game Is Getting Blasted On YouTube
The game itself looks pretty decent, but the music was absolutely atrocious, to be fair. I'm still interested in in.
How are the number of YouTube dislikes known publicly? YT hides the dislike ratio now. 🤔
Re: Tell Me Why Is Completely Free To Claim On Xbox Throughout June 2023
Really enjoyed this when I got it free last year. Worth a playthrough. 👍 🌈
Re: Some Big Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (May 30 - June 6)
@AlwaysPlaying I can almost certainly guarantee you that you'd do a more competent job than Ubi's actual VP of marketing. 👍
Re: Military FPS 'Six Days In Fallujah' Hits PC Next Month, Xbox Version Still In The Works
@ZuneTattooGuy It was, but was resurrected in 2021.
Re: Major Xbox Sale To Begin Next Week, First Few Discounts Revealed
@XxEvilAshxX I still remember Far Cry 6 going half price in 2 months. 😂
Re: Talking Point: Did You Know Insomniac Made An Xbox Game Before Sunset Overdrive?
@darkswabber "Second party" isn't a thing. Insomniac was always third party who chose to mostly work with Sony. Also as Xbox fans are concerned, there's no reason to not have another quality studio under one's belt. Rare had turned to crap by the time Nintendo got rid of them, so such a purchase in hindsight is very questionable.
Re: A Plague Tale: Requiem Adds 60FPS Performance Mode For Xbox Series X
Easily one of the best games from 2022, and it was amazing to play the entire thing on Game Pass. I would happily buy this in the future, especially now that there's an FPS update.
Re: Xbox Announces Permanent Price Cut For Series X|S Storage Expansion Cards
Oh thank goodness! I've been out of space for 2 years now.
Re: Xbox Issues Statement As Twitter Gets Disabled For Game DVR On Console
Muskrat using his "genius" to further flush twitter down the s-tter.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi RUSH 'Didn't Make The Money It Needed To Make'
Shadow drop + day 1 GamePass = unsurspring it didn't make enough money, if the rumour is true. 🤷♂️
Re: Xbox Fan Wins 'Game Pass For Life', But Shockingly Declines The Prize
That's f-ed up. Thankfully in Canada that doesn't happen with prize/lottery wins, although that person could just not report it... 🤷♂️
Re: Jim Ryan Fears 'Serious Damage' If Xbox Degrades Call Of Duty For PlayStation
Lol ugh, Ryan is the most hyperbolic, overly dramatic shyster. Ridiculous.
Fire Jim Ryan.
Re: This Week's Xbox Charts Show The Power Of Backwards Compatibility
COD sucks but BWC is awesome, so it's a conflicting story. 😅
Re: Best Buy Reveals All-New 1TB Storage Card For Xbox Series X|S
It's still too f-ing expensive!
Re: Xbox Takes Major Step Towards Activision Blizzard Approval In UK
Take the L, Sony. Ryan and their ilk are beyond pathetic and whiney at this point.
Re: Capcom's 'Exoprimal' Is Already Getting Great Feedback From Xbox Players
When dinosaurs and Capcom are involved, all I care about is a new Dino Crisis. 🦕
Re: Sony Just Wants To 'Block' Merger, According To Activision Blizzard CCO
Can't wait until this COD/Sony bs is over with. Take the damn deal, Sony. NVIDIA and Nintendo are the adults in the room.
Re: Fortnite Is Reportedly Going Full FPS Next Season With New First Person Mode
@Chaudy "Would you play this?" Also no.
Re: Rumour: First The Mini Fridge, Now We Might Be Getting An Xbox Series S Toaster
@Microbius Don't forget how "evil and disastrous" cross-play is! 🤣 🤣
Re: Rumour: First The Mini Fridge, Now We Might Be Getting An Xbox Series S Toaster
Truly, a product of the upper crust. 🍞 🧐 🤣
Re: Talking Point: Could You Ever See Microsoft Selling The Xbox Brand?
Anything can happen, but I don't see Xbox as a device or brand dying off anytime soon. I feel like we've had these discussions before, 20 years ago, just replace "microsoft" with "nintendo". I'm old enough to remember during the GameCube days, endless articles suggesting that Nintendo will likely leave hardware and go software only.
Very interesting to see how times and the discussions have changed, and yet are still the same in other aspects.
Re: Resident Evil 4 Continues To Look Phenomenal, Free Gameplay Demo 'Coming Soon'
Really hope the demo isn't limited this time. That's beyond infuriating.
Re: Microsoft And Sony Fail To Make Activision Blizzard Agreement At EU Court Hearing
@Green-Bandit OMG, the cross play fiasco. 🤦♂️ Granted, from what I recall Microsoft was initially against it, but then came around to it. Nintendo came on board, but then Sony shifted against it after the competition was doing it. I was always for the idea since friends often play on different platforms, but many of Sony's users were equally against it, saying how awful and terrible cross play is/will be. Pure partisanship nonsense. 🤦♂️
Re: Microsoft And Sony Fail To Make Activision Blizzard Agreement At EU Court Hearing
Sony pooping in the sandbox, ultimately ruining everyone's fun.
Re: Sony Feels Microsoft Is Committing 'Obvious Harassment' In Relation To ActiBlizz Deal
@Banjo- Sony: "Stop injuring my fist with your face!"
@Sol4ris Screw final Fantasy, we're still unclear if Silent Hill 2 is just a temporary exclusive or permanent.
While I don't like these huge corporate mergers in principal, Sony and that joke of an executive Jim Ryan need to be taken down a peg and humbled.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Has Five Different Performance Modes On Xbox Series X
I probably have negative 1000% interest in this game, but I definitely can appreciate all the performance options. Although it seems in general we were all sold a giant lie (surprise, surprise) again this generation, as most big-budget games don't/can't run at 4K60FPS on either XSX or PS5. Disappointing... :/
Re: Microsoft Announces 40+ Games Being Removed From The Xbox 360 Marketplace
@Grumblevolcano @shoeses
I was able to buy Jet Set Radio via the old 360 marketplace website, and it installed on my Series X with no trouble. 🙂 I'm assuming it'll work for other titles too.
Did the same for Aegis Wing. It wouldn't redeem through the XSX, but claimed it on the 360 site. (then it installed just fine).
Re: Microsoft Announces 40+ Games Being Removed From The Xbox 360 Marketplace
@GunValkyrian Daytona USA is BWC. I have it installed on my Series X.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Dev Responds To Lack Of 60FPS And Online Multiplayer In Xbox Version
@Nintendo4Sonic
It's not that it isn't working, it was never announced to work with the disc version, and I guess they're not going to do it?
To have GoldenEye for $7.50, I rebought Rare Replay digitally. It's more than worth it.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Dev Responds To Lack Of 60FPS And Online Multiplayer In Xbox Version
@Nintendo4Sonic Buy a digital copy of rare replay and you can download GoldenEye separately.
My Game Pass ended yet I can still play GoldenEye just fine.
Rare replay often goes on sale for 75% off.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 28-29)
GoldenEye on Xbox and As Dusk Falls. The Xbox port of 007 is pretty good overall! Not as good as Perfect Dark's port, but still very playable. Nearly done secret agent and getting cheats whenever they arise.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Xbox Vs. Switch Comparison Reveals Subtle Differences Between The Two
@PeteW Is it any better with the pro controller? I'd test it myself but I've only got the rare replay version.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Xbox Vs. Switch Comparison Reveals Subtle Differences Between The Two
@UltimateOtaku91 Truth is, I played GoldenEye first, before seeing the film. 😅
Oh yeah, for us who are old enough to have lived through the early years of 3D, distance fog was a common visual effect. You should check out how thick the fog is in the original release of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter on N64! 😂
Re: GoldenEye 007 Xbox Vs. Switch Comparison Reveals Subtle Differences Between The Two
@UltimateOtaku91 *1997. N64 wasn't out in 95.
Also as others have said, they're keeping the original blue hinge to a small degree, I guess? I get its more "authentic", but the differences in the two ports is annoying to me. Should've been uniform across both.
That said, I'm having a blast with it on Series X, as I did with the leaked remaster on PC 2 years ago. Amazing game.
Re: Hands On: Our First Impressions Of GoldenEye 007 On Xbox Game Pass
@kihaennem GoldenEye 2010 is a shameless COD clone. Terrible level design, awful objectives, and endless enemy fodder cause don't think, shooty pew pew. 007 is supposed to be a SPY, not Rambo.
Re: It's Time! GoldenEye 007 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
@species8472 Same, I'm going to wait. Hopefully tomorrow they'll be live.
Re: It's Time! GoldenEye 007 Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
@species8472 To whomever wrote this article, the achievements are 🚨 NOT working right now.
Also, you can't buy the game separately. It's either part of GamePass, or you have to own Rare Replay digitally.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Officially Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This Week
@K1LLEGAL I'm absolutely thrilled and extatic that Goldeneye is being re-released!
Re: Resident Evil 4 Remake Isn't Launching On Xbox One, But Retailers Are Advertising It Anyway
Still bizzare to me that Xbone isn't getting RE4. 😳🤔
Re: The Callisto Protocol Version 3.01 Adds New Game+, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Does the patch also include a massive price drop? 😋