@Fiendish-Beaver they also botched it from a marketing perspective. All those products promoting a game that didn't release on time. That was the first Halo I ever finished and I did enjoy it, however.
This is the game I've been most excited for this year, hands down. Played the demo, did everything and maxed out each character and vision to what the demo would allow. Only one more week!
@Dark_Gamer_X whatever year it winds up being, get it early or likely pay more, unfortunately. Console prices decreasing over the years is probably officially gone at this point.
I have had Gamepass for maybe 1 or 2 months the whole year. I've personally just moved on from GP at this point, however I would love an Xbox only tier. Day one is a nice bonus, but 6 months or a year later is still nice too.
I've recently finished Clair Obscur:Expedition 33 (second time) and maxed out the Final Fantasy Resonance Demo. Back to Chrono Trigger and Yakuza: Like a Dragon (third time, but on Legendary now).
I'm bouncing back and forth with Chrono Trigger on Steam, the Final Fantasy Resonance demo on Series X and the Another Edin Begins demo on Switch1. Sweet, sweet, RPG nostalgia goodness!
@Fiendish-Beaver if you buy now instead of putting in your cart there is an option to pay with points. I think it'll pay any amount in whole dollars, so the remainder is up to you. I almost bought a game for $14 and it was going to give me that in rewards points.
Finished my second playthrough of Expedition 33 this week, so I've moved onto Chrono Trigger on Steam. Oh, the sweet nostalgia this one brings from my childhood SNES RPG days. Still a classic.
I got sucked back into Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. I haven't really played it since finishing and earning all achievements at launch. I'm doing a complete playthrough from scratch again, instead of New Game+ (I have another file for that). Just finished the Dualliste fight. Man, this game is still amazing!
@Swandivetotheasphalt Sounds about right. I was really, really bored a couple of months ago and found out I can average ~ 480/day (no GP at all) without counting the 1,000pts every six weeks for getting the puzzle pieces.
In the US and I can get around 14k-15k per month without having Gamepass. Add in GPU and it's around 20k-21k per month. This is, of course, if you do just about everything daily.
@themightyant I tried out GPU again after about 6 months of not having it during June. The only game I played was Forza Horizon 6. I don't have enough time to really play more than maybe 1 or 2 games a month. Back to no GP at all this month. I'll just purchase what I want with rewards points when I feel up to it. Nothing missed this half month for me.
#1 priority should be to stop banning users for arbitrary reasons. It took me 3 or 4 months last year to get my account back in order. Don't penalize people for using your product.
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Re: Halo Infinite Adds 10 New Maps In Surprise November 2026 Update
@Fiendish-Beaver I got the MCC for like $10 last year. Thanks for the reminder that I need to boot it up and play them.
Re: Halo Infinite Adds 10 New Maps In Surprise November 2026 Update
@Fiendish-Beaver they also botched it from a marketing perspective. All those products promoting a game that didn't release on time. That was the first Halo I ever finished and I did enjoy it, however.
Re: Microsoft Is Giving Away The Most Insane Xbox Series X Ever Created
That's certainly a conversation starter if nothing else.
Re: Poll: So, How Many Xbox Mythic Achievements Do You Have So Far?
@Lup wow! I have 36 and I've been with Xbox since 2008.
Re: Poll: So, How Many Xbox Mythic Achievements Do You Have So Far?
@F_TANK That's insane. Congrats!
Re: Poll: So, How Many Xbox Mythic Achievements Do You Have So Far?
36 Mythics for me!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 31 - November 1)
Chipping away at FF Resonance. I am way overleveled, but having a lot of fun. Still just on Ch 3.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 24-25)
Final Fantasy Resonance...and it is GLORIOUS! Seriously great game. Being almost 45 and an old school FF fan, this is what I've been missing!
Re: Final Fantasy Resonance Is Launching On Xbox To Extremely Impressive Reviews
Pre-ordering tonight or tomorrow. I know what I'll be playing for the rest of the year!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 17-18)
Just kinda playing whatever until Final Fantasy Resonance releases next week.
Re: The First Review Has Dropped For Final Fantasy Resonance, Hints At Campaign Length
This is the game I've been most excited for this year, hands down. Played the demo, did everything and maxed out each character and vision to what the demo would allow. Only one more week!
Re: Poll: How Many 'Mythic' Xbox Achievements Do You Reckon You'll Have?
I think I have somewhere in the 29 to 36 range. The xbox shows 29 completed games and True Achievements show 36.
Re: Xbox Project Helix Faces More Challenges As Micron Warns Of RAM Shortages Into 2028
@Dark_Gamer_X whatever year it winds up being, get it early or likely pay more, unfortunately. Console prices decreasing over the years is probably officially gone at this point.
Re: Mythic Achievements Are Officially On The Way, As Roll Out Begins Today For Xbox Insiders
Nice! Looking forward to what pre-populates from existing 100% completions and actually getting one to pop naturally.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 26-27)
Getting closer to finishing up my Legend run of Yakuza: Like a Dragon. On Ch 12.
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The Tokyo PC Gaming Show, Including Multiple Game Pass Titles
Lufia not on Xbox seriously bummed me out. Guess it'll be on switch for me. Bummer.
Re: Talking Point: How Would You Feel If Xbox Game Pass Actually Dropped Day One Releases?
I have had Gamepass for maybe 1 or 2 months the whole year. I've personally just moved on from GP at this point, however I would love an Xbox only tier. Day one is a nice bonus, but 6 months or a year later is still nice too.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 12-13)
I've recently finished Clair Obscur:Expedition 33 (second time) and maxed out the Final Fantasy Resonance Demo. Back to Chrono Trigger and Yakuza: Like a Dragon (third time, but on Legendary now).
Re: Xbox Reveals More Of What To Expect From Tokyo Game Show Showcase Next Week
@Decimateh I just finished the demo and maxed out everything. I am so ready for it to release!
Re: Xbox Reveals More Of What To Expect From Tokyo Game Show Showcase Next Week
@Lup I'd love to hear something on an Infinite Wealth sequel, but that may be wishful thinking with Stranger Than Heqven releasing in a few months.
Re: Xbox Reveals More Of What To Expect From Tokyo Game Show Showcase Next Week
Turn-based RPGs are on a comeback right now. I hope a lot more get announced!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 5-6)
I'm bouncing back and forth with Chrono Trigger on Steam, the Final Fantasy Resonance demo on Series X and the Another Edin Begins demo on Switch1. Sweet, sweet, RPG nostalgia goodness!
Re: Eight Big Showcases Xbox Fans Should Look Out For In September
@fatpunkslim sometimes things announced at the Sony show come out later that day as being multiplat.
Re: 'We Aren't Joking' - Double Fine Promises BrĂ¼tal Legend 2 If They Can Fundraise Enough Money
Wasn't DF already in trouble when Xbox purchased them? I just don't think they will make it again this time.
Re: 'Literally Play It Forever' - Playground Games Confirms Fable Will Take 20 hours To Beat
I get an hour, maybe 2, per night to game when everyone else has fallen asleep. This sounds perfect!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29-30)
Still slow churning through Chrono Trigger on Steam for now while I decide what to play next.
Re: ROG Xbox Ally X20 Pre-Orders Go Live Today, Release Date & Prices Revealed
That Helix price is gonna hurt...
Re: I'm Halfway Towards Getting GTA 6 For Free On Xbox, But I've Run Into Some Issues
@Fiendish-Beaver You're welcome. I think it only works on the console store, though.
Re: I'm Halfway Towards Getting GTA 6 For Free On Xbox, But I've Run Into Some Issues
@Fiendish-Beaver if you buy now instead of putting in your cart there is an option to pay with points. I think it'll pay any amount in whole dollars, so the remainder is up to you. I almost bought a game for $14 and it was going to give me that in rewards points.
Re: I'm Halfway Towards Getting GTA 6 For Free On Xbox, But I've Run Into Some Issues
@ZeD $130+ for me. Not sure what I want to use them on though.
Re: I'm Halfway Towards Getting GTA 6 For Free On Xbox, But I've Run Into Some Issues
Great way to offset the cost of gaming. I don't even have GP and I should finish right at 20k this month as a Gold Member, which is $20 US.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 22-23)
Finished my second playthrough of Expedition 33 this week, so I've moved onto Chrono Trigger on Steam. Oh, the sweet nostalgia this one brings from my childhood SNES RPG days. Still a classic.
Re: 10+ Huge SEGA Games Are Cheaper Than Ever In New Xbox Publisher Sale
@Lup I love the RPG Yakuzas. The action ones just don't do it for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 15-16)
Almost up to the Paintress in Expedition 33. I may have overleveled a bit, haha. I'm in the mid 60s.
Re: Lord Of The Rings Xbox 360 Game Gets Surprise Shadow Drop For Modern Platforms
Never played it, but I'd love a remake or remaster of LOTR: The Third Age.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Previews Are Saying About Star Wars Zero Company
@RiverGenie yeah, sounds interesting, but I'm way more excited to hear anything about Star Wars Jedi 3.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 8-9)
More Expedition 33 for me!
Re: Talking Point: Xbox's Final Games With Gold Titles Were Announced Three Years Ago
I got Dragon Age 1 and 2 for free. Not too shabby considering I didn't have my copy of 1 anymore and still need to play 2.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 1-2)
I got sucked back into Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. I haven't really played it since finishing and earning all achievements at launch. I'm doing a complete playthrough from scratch again, instead of New Game+ (I have another file for that). Just finished the Dualliste fight. Man, this game is still amazing!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 25-26)
Got the Expedition 33 itch again, so giving that a scratch.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think Of The New 'Poster' Artwork On Xbox?
I like it better.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18-19)
@Kingleo31 Lucky you! Both great games I played back around launch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18-19)
@Kingleo31 Blue Dragon is a cool game. Check out Lost Odyssey if you haven't. Mistwalker made both.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18-19)
Dragon Quest II HD-2D and I've recently been on Yakuza: Like A Dragon for my third playthrough, but this time on Legendary.
Re: Microsoft Rewards & Xbox: How To Make 10,000 Points Per-Month (Overhaul Edition)
@Swandivetotheasphalt Sounds about right. I was really, really bored a couple of months ago and found out I can average ~ 480/day (no GP at all) without counting the 1,000pts every six weeks for getting the puzzle pieces.
Re: Microsoft Rewards & Xbox: How To Make 10,000 Points Per-Month (Overhaul Edition)
In the US and I can get around 14k-15k per month without having Gamepass. Add in GPU and it's around 20k-21k per month. This is, of course, if you do just about everything daily.
Re: These Are The Top 10 Microsoft Rewards 'Feedback Portal' Requests After One Week
Just get rid of the stupid cool down and arbitrary bans, please.
Re: Xbox CEO Sets Ambitious Goal Of Reaching 'More Than A Billion People Each Day'
I wonder if the 1 billion is across games and other media, like the Fallout show, etc.
Re: These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 9-21)
@themightyant I tried out GPU again after about 6 months of not having it during June. The only game I played was Forza Horizon 6. I don't have enough time to really play more than maybe 1 or 2 games a month. Back to no GP at all this month. I'll just purchase what I want with rewards points when I feel up to it. Nothing missed this half month for me.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Adds New 'Feedback Portal' Feature Inspired By Xbox Player Voice
#1 priority should be to stop banning users for arbitrary reasons. It took me 3 or 4 months last year to get my account back in order. Don't penalize people for using your product.