@Vaako007 With a smartphone, I can call people, pay my bills, use Bank ID (at least here in Sweden), order online, surf the web, take photos and pictures, watch videos, listen to music, play games etc. It's a tiny portable computer. They have much more use and functions, than a console. And you can get a damn good Android for $600. Compare all that, to just a console for $1800.
$1800?? What the ****!
It's really depressing to see what has happened to the hobby. Consoles used to be affordable by basically everyone, but now it's just gonna be for the rich kids and enthusiasts?
I miss when a new console release was exciting, now it's just depressing 😮💨
Would have been interesting to have seen a alternate timeline, where Xbox games was only released on console, and Game Pass never happened...
They should at least stop with day 1 releases on the service.
I'm part of the problem, as I only get 1 month of game pass, when a new big first party title is released, and then cancel.
So I only paid $14 (on PC) to play through the game. And I'm not alone, using this strategy, instead of staying subscribed for years.
Insane that they canceled the PS5 version, as it was fully finished and ready to go.
Another fine example of burning money...
Edit: I ended up buying a copy on Steam.
Don't want Coalition to become the next dev to be axed by Microsoft. And I want the franchise to continue, especially after getting back on track with E-Day, after the mediocre part 4 and 5.
Visual sacrifices, worked on smaller screens. But with these bigger screens, it becomes as ugly, as when playing at the same butchered settings, on a tv. I only use pc handhelds, for AA and indies, that isn't as demanding. Doesn't matter how much power they try to cram into a handheld, it will always be held back, due to the limited size and batteries.
Still crap, compared to Steam Big Screen. I don't understand why Xbox just can't design a really good ui. Though I only use it for Game Pass. But after playing through E-Day, I'll have no more use for it, until their next big game.
It also have a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. I'm really enjoying the game. It succeeds in capturing the Hellraiser world, and it's great to have Bradley back as Pinhead.
@Gabrie The Order 1886 wasn't great, but at least it felt like a game, with more engaging gameplay. In Hellblade 2, the combat was just glorified QTE sequences.
After that aweful Hellblade 2, I'm not surprised at all. Worst example of graphics over gameplay, as it almost felt like a QTE game, with walking segments in between. The combat was terrible.
So many big studios today, wasting too much time and money, on the wrong things...
Would be better, if companies didn't announce games, until it's at least 2/3rds finished, and they know they can deliver the game on time.
When they can show some actual gameplay, instead of just a logo or pre-rendered cinematic.
I prefer, hearing a rumour about a game, and then it suddenly shadow drops. No waiting for years, due to multiple delays, etc.
Yet another remake from Nintendo.
I expected something much more epic, with an expanded world and more, or changed, dungeon designs, so it would still feel fresh for the ones who have played through it, multiple times, during the last almost 30 years.
The graphics reminds me of those Unreal Engine (almost AI looking) mods. Not a fan of the new uncanny look.
To be honest, I haven't been a fan of any 3D Zelda, since Windwaker. I loved Link Between Worlds though, as I prefer 2D.
Even though I have zero interest in the remake, and GTA6, I'll have enough games to play anyway, with Onimusha and The Blood of Dawnwalker right now, and Silent Hill Townfall, Phantom Blade Zero, Control Resonant, Castlevania etc. etc. coming out later this year. More games, than I have time to play, to be honest.
Can't wait for GTA6 to finally be released, so I don't have to read and hear about it, EVERYWHERE.
...well...until GTA7 restarts the damn cycle
Maybe I'm just old and jaded, but flashy graphics don't excite me anymore, especially screenshots from cutscenes.
Yes the game looks pretty, but the focus on life sim crap, turned me off. I want GTA to be fast paced and crazy, with lunatic characters (like Trevor in part 5) and a gigantic dose of satire and humor. Much of what was lacking in the extended look.
@fatpunkslim
"To be honest, I have a hard time believing this runs on current‑gen consoles. If I didn’t know it was captured on PS5, I would’ve assumed it was PC gameplay on ultra settings."
No this was definitely running on console.
The image was a bit soft, and some of the textures and reflections, was pretty muddy.
Still impressive though.
As someone who hated RDR2, due to all the boring activities you had to do, and TOO much realism, this seems to suffer from the same thing. Looks too serious in tone, and the characters seems pretty boring. Good graphics and action though.
I smell *****. If it's so amazing, why not show some of it, to the public then? It's probably gonna be mediocre crap, like most of their games, after Skyrim. Prove me wrong Bethesda.
How about shutting down Halo Studios/343i completely, and hand over the franchise, to another studio, not connected in ANY way to 343i. I still dream about a Halo reboot, made by ID Soft instead.
I miss arcade racers, like Burnout Revenge. The team behind those games, are working on the new Star Wars racer, which seems to have the same kind of vehicle destruction.
As a fan of ID, from the original Wolfenstein 3D, this really pisses me off. ID tech is an amazing engine, and I was hoping to see a new version in a near future.
I hope they at least offer an add-on. As some mention above, it will give Playstation, a well deserved kick in the nuts.
Those 85 procent, Sony mentions, includes ALL digital goods, like DLC and other extra fluff, not just games. And some of the games are only available as digital. So the comparison, is flawed. I wanna see numbers of, let's say Saros and Spider-Man, digital vs physical.
For ME, Obsidian haven't made anything worth playing, for a LONG time. Neither Outer Worlds, could keep my interest for more than a couple of hours. They just feel too janky and dated in design. Would probably have enjoyed them more, if they we're released back in 2011.
Another reason for developers to stay independent, instead of being bought by Sony or Xbox.
Seriously, some of the reactions to Sony going digital, have been pretty mental. With all the horrors, happening around the world today, this is such a first world problem.
What's worse, not being able to fill your shelves with more plastic, or being bombed by Russians, dying of cancer, or stave to death?
I really need a break from news sites. Both when it comes to ***** that happens across the world and the tech industry. What a horrible decade this has been. It's just depressing...
Jordan Peele as co-writer? No thanks. My expectations just dropped even further down the drain. And I can't stand Hollywood actors in video games. It just becomes distracting.
I'll wait for the PC version, as you usually get a more complete edition, with all the DLC. I just don't feel the same kind of hype, as the earlier games.
Looks cool, and would go well together with my OG Xbox. But at this point of the generation, I would just save the money for Helix, which seems to be just around the corner (2027?).
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Re: Xbox Suddenly Has Two Vice City Games Releasing In Mid-November
The comment at the end of the trailer, was hilarious.
Looks fun. I'll grab it.
Re: Xbox CEO Reacts To Latest Revenue Figures With Official Statement
I wish I could go back in time, and relive the OG and 360 era again...
Re: New Rumour Says Xbox Spent $500 Million On Gears Of War: E-Day, But Not Everyone Agrees
It's a good game, but $500 million!?!?
Seriously where does all the money go?
Re: Report: Xbox To Release Next-Gen Handheld In 2027 & Expensive Helix Console In 2028
@Vaako007
With a smartphone, I can call people, pay my bills, use Bank ID (at least here in Sweden), order online, surf the web, take photos and pictures, watch videos, listen to music, play games etc.
It's a tiny portable computer. They have much more use and functions, than a console.
And you can get a damn good Android for $600. Compare all that, to just a console for $1800.
Re: Report: Xbox To Release Next-Gen Handheld In 2027 & Expensive Helix Console In 2028
$1800?? What the ****!
It's really depressing to see what has happened to the hobby. Consoles used to be affordable by basically everyone, but now it's just gonna be for the rich kids and enthusiasts?
I miss when a new console release was exciting, now it's just depressing 😮💨
Re: The Reviews Are Flooding In For The ROG Xbox Ally X20
$1,299.99...
Pure insanity.
Re: Analysis Firm Shares Their Sales Estimates For Gears Of War: E-Day
Would have been interesting to have seen a alternate timeline, where Xbox games was only released on console, and Game Pass never happened...
They should at least stop with day 1 releases on the service.
I'm part of the problem, as I only get 1 month of game pass, when a new big first party title is released, and then cancel.
So I only paid $14 (on PC) to play through the game. And I'm not alone, using this strategy, instead of staying subscribed for years.
Insane that they canceled the PS5 version, as it was fully finished and ready to go.
Another fine example of burning money...
Edit: I ended up buying a copy on Steam.
Don't want Coalition to become the next dev to be axed by Microsoft. And I want the franchise to continue, especially after getting back on track with E-Day, after the mediocre part 4 and 5.
Re: ROG Xbox Ally X: 1-Year Review - A Handheld I've Been Using Daily For The Past 12 Months
Visual sacrifices, worked on smaller screens.
But with these bigger screens, it becomes as ugly, as when playing at the same butchered settings, on a tv.
I only use pc handhelds, for AA and indies, that isn't as demanding.
Doesn't matter how much power they try to cram into a handheld, it will always be held back, due to the limited size and batteries.
Re: The Xbox PC App Is Getting A Massive Refresh Very Soon, And Here's A First Look
Still crap, compared to Steam Big Screen.
I don't understand why Xbox just can't design a really good ui. Though I only use it for Game Pass. But after playing through E-Day, I'll have no more use for it, until their next big game.
Re: Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Is Getting Some Seriously Divided Reviews At Launch
It also have a "Very Positive" rating on Steam.
I'm really enjoying the game. It succeeds in capturing the Hellraiser world, and it's great to have Bradley back as Pinhead.
Re: Microsoft Announces New 'Xbox XP' Division With Four Key Focuses
Why can't they just focus in making their console brand great again, before branching out in a billion new directions?
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Dune: Awakening On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Just hearing about yet another open-world and crafting, makes me wanna puke.
Re: Xbox Warns Ninja Theory Could Be Closed As Two Agreements Fall Through
@Gabrie
The Order 1886 wasn't great, but at least it felt like a game, with more engaging gameplay. In Hellblade 2, the combat was just glorified QTE sequences.
Re: Microsoft Files Patent Which Could Bring Game-Pausing Ads To Xbox
Sony: "Let's see how much more, we can ***** up our console brand today..."
Xbox: "Hold my beer!"
This isn't the kind of competition we wanted...
Re: Xbox Confirms Activision Will Develop The Next Halo Title
I would rather see, how ID Soft would have handled HALO.
I wish HALO really ended with part 3.
"Finish the Fight!" they said...
Re: Xbox Warns Ninja Theory Could Be Closed As Two Agreements Fall Through
After that aweful Hellblade 2, I'm not surprised at all.
Worst example of graphics over gameplay, as it almost felt like a QTE game, with walking segments in between.
The combat was terrible.
So many big studios today, wasting too much time and money, on the wrong things...
Re: Fable Has Survived A Decade Of Development Because It's Seen As 'Vital' By Xbox, Says Director
Would be better, if companies didn't announce games, until it's at least 2/3rds finished, and they know they can deliver the game on time.
When they can show some actual gameplay, instead of just a logo or pre-rendered cinematic.
I prefer, hearing a rumour about a game, and then it suddenly shadow drops. No waiting for years, due to multiple delays, etc.
Re: GTA 6 Has No Major Xbox Competitors This November, But Nintendo Is Going Against It
Yet another remake from Nintendo.
I expected something much more epic, with an expanded world and more, or changed, dungeon designs, so it would still feel fresh for the ones who have played through it, multiple times, during the last almost 30 years.
The graphics reminds me of those Unreal Engine (almost AI looking) mods. Not a fan of the new uncanny look.
To be honest, I haven't been a fan of any 3D Zelda, since Windwaker. I loved Link Between Worlds though, as I prefer 2D.
Even though I have zero interest in the remake, and GTA6, I'll have enough games to play anyway, with Onimusha and The Blood of Dawnwalker right now, and Silent Hill Townfall, Phantom Blade Zero, Control Resonant, Castlevania etc. etc. coming out later this year. More games, than I have time to play, to be honest.
Can't wait for GTA6 to finally be released, so I don't have to read and hear about it, EVERYWHERE.
...well...until GTA7 restarts the damn cycle
Re: Here's A Look At 30 New GTA 6 Screenshots To Hype You Up After The Extended Preview
Maybe I'm just old and jaded, but flashy graphics don't excite me anymore, especially screenshots from cutscenes.
Yes the game looks pretty, but the focus on life sim crap, turned me off. I want GTA to be fast paced and crazy, with lunatic characters (like Trevor in part 5) and a gigantic dose of satire and humor. Much of what was lacking in the extended look.
Re: Roundup: The First Hands-Off Previews Are Starting To Roll In For GTA 6
@fatpunkslim
"To be honest, I have a hard time believing this runs on current‑gen consoles. If I didn’t know it was captured on PS5, I would’ve assumed it was PC gameplay on ultra settings."
No this was definitely running on console.
The image was a bit soft, and some of the textures and reflections, was pretty muddy.
Still impressive though.
Re: Roundup: The First Hands-Off Previews Are Starting To Roll In For GTA 6
As someone who hated RDR2, due to all the boring activities you had to do, and TOO much realism, this seems to suffer from the same thing. Looks too serious in tone, and the characters seems pretty boring.
Good graphics and action though.
Not in a hurry to play the game.
Re: Microsoft Aims To Ensure Scalpers Don't Ruin Xbox Series X25 Release
Yeah, this failed pretty badly 🤣
Re: Scalpers Are Already Trying To Sell The Xbox 25th Anniversary Console At High Prices
Yeah, good luck with that.
What a bunch of idiots 🤣
Re: Gamescom Opening Night Live: Date, Start Times & What To Expect
I'll read the news afterwards.
These show bore me to death.
Re: Xbox To Announce Ori 3 At Gamescom? Moon Studios CEO Reckons It's 'Nonsense'
Moon studio, turned to *****, with "No room for the Wicked.
That was the first and last time I 'll buy a aame during easy acces.
Re: Xbox Series X25 Price & Release Date Details Are Starting To Leak Out
No matter how cool it looks, there is no way in hell, I would pay $899, for 2020 hardware...
But FOMO and scalpers will throw themselves at it...
Re: 'Nightmare Scenario' - GTA 6 Fans Fear The Worst As Leaks Become Far More Serious
"OOHH NOOOOOOOOooooo............"
I haven't seen ANY leaks.
Though I don't use social media, and I don't go looking for them either. So it's not impossible to avoid these leaks.
The overreaction, to videogame spoilers is just embarrassing.
Quite a few more important things in life, to actually worry about, right?
Re: Control Resonant Goes Gold, But Delays Physical Version By A Few Weeks
@8th_Observer
Yeah, I can't wait until Januari 2028, and the epic climax, to the "End of Physical" saga, over there
Re: Control Resonant Goes Gold, But Delays Physical Version By A Few Weeks
You should read the hilarious reactions on Push Square.
Re: Future Knight Is Out Now On Xbox, And It's Inspired By 'Classic Electronic Handheld Games'
@Atariboy
Yeah, my poor old ears, was screaming in pain.
Probably the worst trailer music I've heard lately 😱
Re: Halo Studios Reveals Five Main Highlights In Campaign Evolved's Next Update
A setting to remove the ugly and annoying girlboss, would be great as well.
Or at least an option to change her from "bitchy and annoying" to "likable and not annoying". 🤣
Re: Xbox Boss Reveals Brief Thoughts On Elder Scrolls 6 After Seeing A 'Live Playthrough'
I smell *****.
If it's so amazing, why not show some of it, to the public then?
It's probably gonna be mediocre crap, like most of their games, after Skyrim.
Prove me wrong Bethesda.
Re: Halo Studios Suffers Job Losses Shortly After Campaign Evolved Launch
How about shutting down Halo Studios/343i completely, and hand over the franchise, to another studio, not connected in ANY way to 343i.
I still dream about a Halo reboot, made by ID Soft instead.
Re: Xbox Introduces Free Game Streaming With Ads, Outlines Five Principles They'll Adhere To
Wonder how much longer, before we get ads, in games that we bought...
I f**king hate the modern game industry...
I wish it could go back to being a niche hobby again...
Re: Burnout Spiritual Successor Aims To Deliver The 'Ultimate' Arcade Driving Game For Xbox Series X|S
I miss arcade racers, like Burnout Revenge.
The team behind those games, are working on the new Star Wars racer, which seems to have the same kind of vehicle destruction.
Re: Xbox CEO Sets Ambitious Goal Of Reaching 'More Than A Billion People Each Day'
Feels like Sharma will only achieve, hitting the final nail, in the Xbox coffin ⚰️
Re: Xbox Layoffs Cut id Software In Half As DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC Launches
As a fan of ID, from the original Wolfenstein 3D, this really pisses me off.
ID tech is an amazing engine, and I was hoping to see a new version in a near future.
Seriously, f**k you, Microsoft!
Re: Rumour: Xbox Still Evaluating Whether Project Helix Will Support Physical Discs
I hope they at least offer an add-on.
As some mention above, it will give Playstation, a well deserved kick in the nuts.
Those 85 procent, Sony mentions, includes ALL digital goods, like DLC and other extra fluff, not just games. And some of the games are only available as digital. So the comparison, is flawed.
I wanna see numbers of, let's say Saros and Spider-Man, digital vs physical.
Re: Obsidian Is The Latest Studio Reportedly Attempting To 'Avoid Closure' At Xbox
For ME, Obsidian haven't made anything worth playing, for a LONG time. Neither Outer Worlds, could keep my interest for more than a couple of hours. They just feel too janky and dated in design. Would probably have enjoyed them more, if they we're released back in 2011.
Another reason for developers to stay independent, instead of being bought by Sony or Xbox.
Re: Report: Xbox Disc-To-Digital Feature Will Allow You To Digitise Your Physical Collection
This is a great option.
Seriously, some of the reactions to Sony going digital, have been pretty mental.
With all the horrors, happening around the world today, this is such a first world problem.
What's worse, not being able to fill your shelves with more plastic, or being bombed by Russians, dying of cancer, or stave to death?
Come on people...
Re: Xbox Expects The 'Component Crisis' To Get Worse For Consoles In 2027
I really need a break from news sites.
Both when it comes to ***** that happens across the world and the tech industry.
What a horrible decade this has been.
It's just depressing...
Re: Xbox's State Of Decay 3 Studio Could Be In Trouble Right Now
How about just shutting down Xbox?
It's obvious they don't know what the hell they're doing anymore.
It seems to be total chaos over there...
I wish it was 2001 again...
Re: Poll: If You're Buying GTA 6, Are You Getting The Standard Or Ultimate Edition?
The results of that poll, is why developers keeps getting away with this *****.
Re: Arkane Is "Doing A Really, Really Great Job" - Todd Howard's Hopeful Update On Blade
I wouldn't trust a single damn word, coming out of Todd Howard mouth.
Re: "They Said That I'm Crazy" - Hideo Kojima Says Many "Big Companies" Rejected His New Horror Game Before Xbox Snapped It Up
Jordan Peele as co-writer?
No thanks. My expectations just dropped even further down the drain.
And I can't stand Hollywood actors in video games. It just becomes distracting.
Re: GTA 6 Cover Art Revealed, Pre-Orders Begin Next Week For Xbox Series X|S
I'll wait for the PC version, as you usually get a more complete edition, with all the DLC.
I just don't feel the same kind of hype, as the earlier games.
Re: Report: Xbox Already Planned To 'Sunset Or Split With' Ninja Theory Before Senua Reveal
These indie studios, needs to say NO to joining, both Xbox and Sony.
Re: Xbox Leaders Outline Five 'Realities' That Will Be Addressed Over The Next 100 Days
I wish someone would just push the reset button, on the entire tech and gaming industry.
Everything is just pure chaos now...
Re: Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition Console & Controller Announced
Looks cool, and would go well together with my OG Xbox.
But at this point of the generation, I would just save the money for Helix, which seems to be just around the corner (2027?).
Re: Control Resonant Early Access Is Exclusive To PS5, Even Though It Costs The Same On Xbox
It's only 2 days...