I think I'm going to give this one a go just because I still have Game Pass through Christmas, but at the end of the month it's all about Dragon Quest I + II for me.
If it has New Game+ there is a higher chance that I will replay, especially those longer RPGs. With New Game+ I can usually just steamroll through the game and enjoy the story with a much smaller time commitment.
It's just not worth it anymore for me. I love Game Pass, but I'm just priced out for Ultimate and not interested without the day one Microsft Studios games. I just don't game enough for the rest to make up for that.
Seriously, who has the time to play everything? The price was justifiable via rewards, but that is no longer. I play maybe 1-2 hours max per night. The value is just not there for me anymore.
Sorry Xbox, you're still my #1 gaming platform, but I'm out on Gamepass at the end of the year. I actually regret subbing for 3 more months recently, even at 12,000 rewards points per month. I'd rather have those points back and put them towards games I want to buy. This may end up being the console generation I bow out at afterall and just play until it breaks or I become bored altogether.
@redd214 I haven't paid in years either, but I'm exclusively on Xbox with a little Switch 1 mixed in. My backlog is about to get a lot more attention. Great system while it lasted. Whatever points I do earn from now on will just be for purchasing the few games a year I buy now anyway.
I'm getting the message now. Currently I can get a month of Game Pass Ultimate for 12,000 points. To pay for a month of Game Pass Ultimate plus taxes will be about a $25 gift card now which costs 23,750 points. I don't even think you can earn that much in a month anymore. (US market). Nothing last forever. It was a great run while it lasted.
Very blah to be honest. It was the worst xbox stream in several years now. Hopefully they get back to form in January. Very surprised they did not announce the ROG Ally prices.
@AverageJoseph I had only played Dragon Warrior on the gameboy (finished), a little bit of VII on PS (don't think I got far), VIII (never finished), XI S on Xbox (finished, thank you Game Pass), and now III (finished). I have definitely slept on this amazing series until lately. Interestingly enough it was Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Ichiban's love of DQ that made me really want to dive into this series again. So glad I have and what a better time to do so!
@AverageJoseph That is what holds me back. Dragon Quest XI S is the best new RPG that Square Enix has released. The Octopath Traveler games are good too, but for the grand Final Fantasy style games, Dragon Quest has now become my favorites over recent FF games.
Dragon Quest VII, nice! Just finished Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake last night. Dragon Quest I + II later this year and VII in February! Lots to look forward to for us old-school RPG fans!
I could care less about the skins, but a simple solution would be to allow a player to disable the skins in game so they only see the operator that they are modeled on. To be honest anyone that wants these crazy skins makes themselves stick out like a sore thumb anyway.
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Re: Poll: Now That The Dust Has Settled, Which Xbox Game Pass Tier Are You Subscribed To?
My subscription ends the day after Christmas and I'm just going to let it lapse. I have plenty to play for now without it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 8-9)
Just playing through Dragon Quest I at a leisurely pace before cracking into Dragon Quest II.
Re: Poll: A Few Weeks On, What Review Score Would You Give Keeper?
Interesting while it lasted. I was able to finish in a weekend and I haven't thought about it since. I'd say a solid 7.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 1-2)
@Bmartin001 Great game. Enjoy!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 1-2)
Working through Dragon Quest I and II for me!
Re: Poll: Which Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Title From October 2025?
I only played Keeper and Ball x Pit. I did not like Ball x Pit at all. Keeper was a fun title that I 100%, so Keeper is my choice.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 25-26)
Playing some Ori and the Blind Forest until Dragon Quest I and II come out next week.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
@Tdx I did play about half of Origins years later after Odyssey. It just never resonated with me. Odyssey is just too good.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
@Tdx loved AC Odyssey. It is the only AC I've really played, but fantastic game. Now I want to play it again, thanks!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
Playing Keeper. Interesting little game so far.
Re: Keeper: Release Date, Launch Times & What To Expect From Xbox's Next First-Party Release
I think I'm going to give this one a go just because I still have Game Pass through Christmas, but at the end of the month it's all about Dragon Quest I + II for me.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Replay Games?
If it has New Game+ there is a higher chance that I will replay, especially those longer RPGs. With New Game+ I can usually just steamroll through the game and enjoy the story with a much smaller time commitment.
Re: Talking Point: As We Approach GOTY Season, What's Your Pick As Things Stand?
I don't even have to think about this one. Expedition 33 is my 2025 Game of the Year and nothing else has even come close.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Team Unveils New Content For 'Major' Upcoming Xbox Update
Wonderful news. So glad I bought this game and 100% it already. Looking forward to diving back in!
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Ubisoft+ Classics Being Added To Game Pass Ultimate?
It's just not worth it anymore for me. I love Game Pass, but I'm just priced out for Ultimate and not interested without the day one Microsft Studios games. I just don't game enough for the rest to make up for that.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend (October 4-5)
Final Fantasy Tactics for me!
Re: Microsoft Set To Announce 'Free' Xbox Cloud Gaming Tier With Ads
I'm only interested for the play anywhere games I have over cloud, other than that, nah.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Will Now Get 75+ Day One Titles Per Year, A '50% Increase' On Before
Seriously, who has the time to play everything? The price was justifiable via rewards, but that is no longer. I play maybe 1-2 hours max per night. The value is just not there for me anymore.
Re: 'Price Increases Are Never Fun For Anybody' Says Xbox Exec Defending Game Pass Changes
Sorry Xbox, you're still my #1 gaming platform, but I'm out on Gamepass at the end of the year. I actually regret subbing for 3 more months recently, even at 12,000 rewards points per month. I'd rather have those points back and put them towards games I want to buy. This may end up being the console generation I bow out at afterall and just play until it breaks or I become bored altogether.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Plans For Xbox Game Pass After This Week's News?
My sub is ending at the end of the year. I'm just going to let it lapse and play what I already own.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Premium May Be The Best-Value Tier Right Now, With Almost 50 Games Added
Not gonna lie, my Gamepass days are numbered as it expires the day after Christmas. So long GP, thanks for all the memories.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Major Overhaul With New Names, Games & Price Changes
Ouch! I added 3 months of GPU last week for 36k points. Im now priced out of GPU at $30/month. I have plenty to play, but still hurts.
Re: Halo Studios Will Talk More About Future Projects At World Championship Next Month
@Kaloudz Ditto on the Halo Infinite campaign. Loved it!
Re: Microsoft Rewards Set To Remove 'Direct' Xbox Game Pass Redemptions From October 1st
@redd214 I haven't paid in years either, but I'm exclusively on Xbox with a little Switch 1 mixed in. My backlog is about to get a lot more attention. Great system while it lasted. Whatever points I do earn from now on will just be for purchasing the few games a year I buy now anyway.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Set To Remove 'Direct' Xbox Game Pass Redemptions From October 1st
I'm getting the message now. Currently I can get a month of Game Pass Ultimate for 12,000 points. To pay for a month of Game Pass Ultimate plus taxes will be about a $25 gift card now which costs 23,750 points. I don't even think you can earn that much in a month anymore. (US market). Nothing last forever. It was a great run while it lasted.
Re: Xbox Boss Names Four Franchises That Fans Keep Asking To See Revived
@TrevorP86 agreed. I do have both on backwards compatability for now though.
Re: Xbox Boss Names Four Franchises That Fans Keep Asking To See Revived
@Gabrie and as great as Lost Odyssey is, Expedition 33 leaves it in the dust.
Re: Xbox Boss Names Four Franchises That Fans Keep Asking To See Revived
Sadly, I think Mistwalker has put any hope of Lost Odyssey or Blue Dragon remakes on ice in previous comments. Maybe someday, though.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 27-28)
Not much this weekend, but very excited for Final Fantasy Tactics coming out next week!
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2025 Event?
Very blah to be honest. It was the worst xbox stream in several years now. Hopefully they get back to form in January. Very surprised they did not announce the ROG Ally prices.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Is Getting Amazing Reviews So Far
Getting this one. Just haven't decided if I want the base game or the deluxe edition yet.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
@AverageJoseph Yes! Ichiban Kasuga is my favorite protagonist in modern gaming!
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
@AverageJoseph I had only played Dragon Warrior on the gameboy (finished), a little bit of VII on PS (don't think I got far), VIII (never finished), XI S on Xbox (finished, thank you Game Pass), and now III (finished). I have definitely slept on this amazing series until lately. Interestingly enough it was Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Ichiban's love of DQ that made me really want to dive into this series again. So glad I have and what a better time to do so!
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
@AverageJoseph the DQ 3 Remake is Amazing! I got it at the end of July and 100% it last night with about 68hrs put in.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
@AverageJoseph That is what holds me back. Dragon Quest XI S is the best new RPG that Square Enix has released. The Octopath Traveler games are good too, but for the grand Final Fantasy style games, Dragon Quest has now become my favorites over recent FF games.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Finally Heads To Xbox In January 2026
Are these Remakes really any good? I'm just so turned off that they abandoned turn-based and dragged the game out so much.
Re: Multiple Games Get New Xbox Reveals Following September 2025's Nintendo Direct
Dragon Quest VII, nice! Just finished Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake last night. Dragon Quest I + II later this year and VII in February! Lots to look forward to for us old-school RPG fans!
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Borderlands 4
@AlwaysPlaying I was blessed with the Just For You Offer and got the collection for only $30 two or three years ago. That was a no brainer.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 30-31)
Still rockin' Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Such a great throwback RPG!
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See From Xbox At Tokyo Game Show Next Month?
This will probably be the FF7 Remake release announcement. Maybe even a shadow drop.
Re: Expedition 33 Dev Says More Games Are Coming In The 'Clair Obscur' Franchise
@M20B25 I 100% as well and it was so satisfying to do.
Re: Expedition 33 Dev Says More Games Are Coming In The 'Clair Obscur' Franchise
Amazing game. Can't wait to see what comes next, whether that be DLC, sequel, or any new direction. Please keep it turn-based though.
Re: Call Of Duty Team Responds To Feedback That They've 'Drifted From What Made COD Unique'
I could care less about the skins, but a simple solution would be to allow a player to disable the skins in game so they only see the operator that they are modeled on. To be honest anyone that wants these crazy skins makes themselves stick out like a sore thumb anyway.
Re: Two Huge Games Are Available This Week With Xbox Game Pass (August 26-28)
@Altaria_97 Same here. I've been playing on Xbox since 2008, but I never really got into that series. Maybe I'll give it a shot again.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Europe's Best-Selling New Game Of 2025 So Far
@Weebleman Origins was the slog for me, but I played Odyssey a few years before I ever touched Origins. I maybe got halfway through.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Europe's Best-Selling New Game Of 2025 So Far
@Weebleman I really enjoyed Odyssey. Nearly 100% it and 2/3 of the DLCs. Valhalla didn't grab me. Still debating picking up Shadows at some point.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Europe's Best-Selling New Game Of 2025 So Far
I would love to know where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is right now after hitting 3.3M in 33 days.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 16-17)
@Tasuki Ah! Thanks for the friendly reminder. I 100% Suikoden when it released earlier this year, but I need to go back and start Suikoden II.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 16-17)
@Tdx AC Odyssey is an amazing game. Have fun!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 16-17)
Working my way through Dragon Quest III HD-2D. Such a great game.