This is exciting. I've played through Yakuza: Like A Dragon twice, Like a Dragon Gaiden, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth each once. I'm now finally playing Yakuza Kiwami for the first time. These guys know how to make a game!
Thoroughly enjoyed both games. Played Fallen Order way after release, but bought Survivor day one. Never had any major issues with bugs on Survivor at launch.
Rewards points can pay for a month of Ultimate at 12,000 points per month (USA), which can be set to auto-renew. Essentially free if you put the work in.
I just want to see Pixel Remasters and a release of FF Tactics: The War of the Lions and I'll be good! Perhaps a shadow drop at the Tokyo Game Show later this month for the Pixel Remasters!
I loved the new Like a Dragon games, so I tried Yakuza Kiwami last night. Might stick with it for a while. I've been meaning to play the whole series because I've only played Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Like a Dragon Gaiden, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. I definitely prefer the turn based and English dub of the newer ones. I only played Gaiden because it bridged the Ichiban Kasuga games.
I really just want the Pixel Remasters on my Xbox and anything going forward. I loved FFVII, but I just can't get excited about what they did to the remakes. I'll always prefer turn-based over action RPGs.
Not seeing stellar reviews across the board today. Sounds like this one will just get lost in the shuffle. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is still the best game I've played all year long.
Not really, for me at least. I don't really stare at my home screen much anyway. I prefer the option where the background changes to the game cover art of the selected game.
@Banjo- yeah, I'm an old school FF guy. I had the original on NES near launch. I've played nearly all of them. I'd love to have them all on Xbox. I currently have 7, 8, 9, X/X-2, XII and XV. I've played and finished XIII and XIII-2, but don't have them anymore. Never played Lightning Returns.
@Banjo- I hope so. I have 1 and 4 on the Switch and have thought about finishing up the rest while they are on sale right now, but I'd much rather have them on my Series X, which is where I mostly play.
@Feffster I've only played 4 games in the entire series, so it'll all be fresh to me. I only care about the campaigns though at this point. Multiplayer doesn't interest me at all.
@RiverGenie I enjoyed COD back in the day. I was heavily into MW trilogy and the first Black Ops. I played maybe 2 missions in Black Ops II and haven't touched a single COD since. I really want to go back and play the campaigns, but I'm also concerned I will have your same viewpoint as well. I wish they would release some more so I can find out.
@Beetlebum91 In my case it's more "these would be great games to try" but not that interested in buying. I mainly play games I have and what is on Game Pass due to the time I actually have to play games between family and work. I rarely buy games anymore and these would be great to have at the ready through Game Pass.
Is this one worth getting in to or should I wait for the others? I haven't played CoD since maybe Black Ops 2 (I think I only played a mission or two). I really only care about the campaign or anything else single player.
FFX/X-2, FFXII, and Dragon Quest XI S for less than $70 total was a steal for me. I already had 7, 8, 9, and 15. Now I just need the Pixel Remaster to release and I'll be happy. The XIII series would've been nice too, but they were only on sale for PC.
@abe_hikura I pulled the trigger on it for $30 instead of $150, and it included all DLC content. Pretty solid deal as I only had the Borderlands remake on Series X and hadn't played 3 yet.
@themightyant I'm, admittedly, not a techie, so that's good info. I don't play a lot of twitch games as I'm a solo/rpg kinda guy. Streaming will probably be fine for me then. I do have a Series X, but I am intrigued by the app so I can stream in another room if the wife and kid are on the big screen. Better yet, I want a dedicated handheld that plays my library natively!
@rustyduck It is a mixed bag, for sure. I do have pretty fast internet and benefit from it, but I know a lot don't. I hope it comes to more app stores/tvs/streaming devices soon.
@cardcrusher29 I've had the timer a really long time. Definitely a year or more. It comes and goes, but I haven't been able to figure out how to make it stay gone, hahaha.
@cardcrusher29 I have the 15min timer about half the time. I do hate it, but I can get all the points pretty easy even when it makes me wait. I've been able to get 91,000 since late Jan. Less monthly since they nerfed it a few months ago though.
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Re: Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Launches February 2025 On Xbox
This is exciting. I've played through Yakuza: Like A Dragon twice, Like a Dragon Gaiden, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth each once. I'm now finally playing Yakuza Kiwami for the first time. These guys know how to make a game!
Re: Star Wars Jedi's 'Final Chapter' Is Now In Development At Respawn
Thoroughly enjoyed both games. Played Fallen Order way after release, but bought Survivor day one. Never had any major issues with bugs on Survivor at launch.
Re: Enotria: The Last Song Launches To Decent Reviews As Dev Works With Xbox On Release
@RBRTMNZ Maybe the developers over-embellished their struggles to get hype before it released.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Xbox Game Of The Year So Far?
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, no contest.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: Which Of The Four Tiers Is Best To Sign Up For?
Rewards points can pay for a month of Ultimate at 12,000 points per month (USA), which can be set to auto-renew. Essentially free if you put the work in.
Re: Rumour: 'Whole Slate' Of Modern Final Fantasy Games Expected To Release On Xbox
I just want to see Pixel Remasters and a release of FF Tactics: The War of the Lions and I'll be good! Perhaps a shadow drop at the Tokyo Game Show later this month for the Pixel Remasters!
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2024
@AlwaysPlaying Saw a US commercial for it today also.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 31 - September 1)
I loved the new Like a Dragon games, so I tried Yakuza Kiwami last night. Might stick with it for a while. I've been meaning to play the whole series because I've only played Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Like a Dragon Gaiden, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. I definitely prefer the turn based and English dub of the newer ones. I only played Gaiden because it bridged the Ichiban Kasuga games.
Re: Xbox Summer Showcase Star 'Expedition 33' Shares New Details Ahead Of Game Pass Launch
@Lup True story! My love for Square is mostly nostalgic now.
I get insane Lost Odyssey vibes from this game too.
Re: Xbox Summer Showcase Star 'Expedition 33' Shares New Details Ahead Of Game Pass Launch
This is the game I'm most excited for over anything else for next year, hands down! I hope it's early and not late year.
Re: Final Fantasy Dev Insists The Future Is Bright For Square Enix Games On Xbox
I really just want the Pixel Remasters on my Xbox and anything going forward. I loved FFVII, but I just can't get excited about what they did to the remakes. I'll always prefer turn-based over action RPGs.
Re: Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following August 2024's Nintendo Direct
@Lup it was like 2 yrs ago. I've been waiting ever since. It's been delayed a couple times as well.
Re: Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following August 2024's Nintendo Direct
What about Suikoden 1 & 2, or since it was already announced, no need to add? I hope nothing has changed.
Re: Review: Star Wars Outlaws (Xbox) - Robust Stealth & Immaculate Vibes Make For A Super Star War
@theduckofdeath Fantastic game. If they pull off the next one it'll be an amazing trilogy.
Re: Review: Star Wars Outlaws (Xbox) - Robust Stealth & Immaculate Vibes Make For A Super Star War
Not seeing stellar reviews across the board today. Sounds like this one will just get lost in the shuffle. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is still the best game I've played all year long.
Re: Poll: Are You Picking Up Star Wars Outlaws On Xbox This Month?
Probably not, but I still want to see how the reviews shake out.
Re: Talking Point: Have Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Backgrounds Lived Up To The Hype?
Not really, for me at least. I don't really stare at my home screen much anyway. I prefer the option where the background changes to the game cover art of the selected game.
Re: Microsoft Rewards User Discovers New Way Of Earning Points Via Outlook Emails
I don't have this, but I do have a similar one for doing the searches every day.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Crash Bandicoot On Xbox Game Pass?
More challenging than I remember, but fun nonetheless.
Re: Square Enix's Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Returns This October, But Still Not For Xbox
@Banjo- The MMO ones are a hard pass for me. I just can't invest the time needed.
Re: Square Enix's Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Returns This October, But Still Not For Xbox
@Banjo- yeah, I'm an old school FF guy. I had the original on NES near launch. I've played nearly all of them. I'd love to have them all on Xbox. I currently have 7, 8, 9, X/X-2, XII and XV. I've played and finished XIII and XIII-2, but don't have them anymore. Never played Lightning Returns.
Re: Square Enix's Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Returns This October, But Still Not For Xbox
@Banjo- I hope so. I have 1 and 4 on the Switch and have thought about finishing up the rest while they are on sale right now, but I'd much rather have them on my Series X, which is where I mostly play.
Re: Borderlands Described As 'Worst Movie Of The Year' By Harshest Critics
@Tyrant_T103 Kevin Hart as Roland was enough to know this was going to be horribly miscast.
Re: These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 7-13)
I haven't played a Crash game since 2 way back near it's original release. Looking forward to this one.
Re: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In August 2024
Are we supposed to get more GP games revealed today? Aug seems light, even with the Crash Trilogy and Mafia expectations.
Re: Two More Games Strongly Rumoured For Xbox Game Pass In August
@Ricky-Spanish What kind of game is it? What would you compare it to?
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Call Of Duty: MW3 On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
@Cheesyman Ha! I'm just into single player right now. I hate to admit it, but I was getting torched in the Campaign on normal...
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Call Of Duty: MW3 On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Played for just a bit to see how it's changed. Wow! I am terrible now! Used to play a bunch between 2008 and 2012. Now I'm 42 and a noob again!
Re: Best Xbox Call Of Duty Games: All 22 Games Ranked By Your Votes
@Feffster I've only played 4 games in the entire series, so it'll all be fresh to me. I only care about the campaigns though at this point. Multiplayer doesn't interest me at all.
Re: How To Install Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 On Xbox Game Pass
@RiverGenie I enjoyed COD back in the day. I was heavily into MW trilogy and the first Black Ops. I played maybe 2 missions in Black Ops II and haven't touched a single COD since. I really want to go back and play the campaigns, but I'm also concerned I will have your same viewpoint as well. I wish they would release some more so I can find out.
Re: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Xbox Game Pass Date '100% Confirmed' By Reliable Leaker
@Beetlebum91 In my case it's more "these would be great games to try" but not that interested in buying. I mainly play games I have and what is on Game Pass due to the time I actually have to play games between family and work. I rarely buy games anymore and these would be great to have at the ready through Game Pass.
Re: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Xbox Game Pass Date '100% Confirmed' By Reliable Leaker
Now this is something I'm excited to play from ABK that I haven't yet. Hopefully Spyro and Tony Hawk 1+2 follow shortly after.
Re: It's Official! Call Of Duty: MW3 Joins Xbox Game Pass This Wednesday
Is this one worth getting in to or should I wait for the others? I haven't played CoD since maybe Black Ops 2 (I think I only played a mission or two). I really only care about the campaign or anything else single player.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Buying In The Xbox Summer Sale This Year?
FFX/X-2, FFXII, and Dragon Quest XI S for less than $70 total was a steal for me. I already had 7, 8, 9, and 15. Now I just need the Pixel Remaster to release and I'll be happy. The XIII series would've been nice too, but they were only on sale for PC.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of 'Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn' On Xbox So Far?
You know, they say if you don't have anything nice to say, you shouldn't say anything at all...
Re: Reliable Leaker 'Confirms' Xbox Game Pass Date For Call Of Duty: MW3
Good news, but I'll hold off until the rest arrive. I want to play the campaigns in order.
Re: Two Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2024 So Far
@IOI I'm still shocked they didn't do an ABK dump at the showcase.
Re: Talking Point: If You Had To Limit Yourself To Three Xbox Games, What Would They Be?
@Lup Spot. On. Other than Persona. I could never get into that series.
-Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
-Assasin's Creed Odyssey
-Lost Odyssey
Re: Here Are The Top 10 Most Popular Trailers From The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
Wow! No love for Expedition 33.
Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Is Joining Xbox Game Pass This Month
Why 3 first? I hope some others are released also or I'll wait to play them all through in series order again.
Re: Xbox's New 'Just For You' Offers Include Super-Cheap Mafia Trilogy Deal
@abe_hikura I pulled the trigger on it for $30 instead of $150, and it included all DLC content. Pretty solid deal as I only had the Borderlands remake on Series X and hadn't played 3 yet.
Re: Xbox Gaming Now Officially Available On Amazon Fire TV Stick
@themightyant I'm, admittedly, not a techie, so that's good info. I don't play a lot of twitch games as I'm a solo/rpg kinda guy. Streaming will probably be fine for me then. I do have a Series X, but I am intrigued by the app so I can stream in another room if the wife and kid are on the big screen. Better yet, I want a dedicated handheld that plays my library natively!
Re: Rumour: Reliable Leaker Reveals Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Addition
I'd give it a go.
Re: Xbox Gaming Now Officially Available On Amazon Fire TV Stick
@rustyduck It is a mixed bag, for sure. I do have pretty fast internet and benefit from it, but I know a lot don't. I hope it comes to more app stores/tvs/streaming devices soon.
Re: Xbox Gaming Now Officially Available On Amazon Fire TV Stick
@Dimey Same. I'm in the US and no marketing that I've seen either.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2024?
@Kalele redeem through Bing on a computer or through your xbox.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2024?
@abe_hikura I hope it was donating to something you support. That would suck if not.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2024?
@cardcrusher29 I've had the timer a really long time. Definitely a year or more. It comes and goes, but I haven't been able to figure out how to make it stay gone, hahaha.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2024?
@cardcrusher29 I have the 15min timer about half the time. I do hate it, but I can get all the points pretty easy even when it makes me wait. I've been able to get 91,000 since late Jan. Less monthly since they nerfed it a few months ago though.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Are You Getting On With Microsoft Rewards In 2024?
Part of my daily routine. Sitting at ~ 91,200 at the moment after cashing in all but 200 points in late Jan.