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I really want to finish Indiana Jones this week. I've 100% everything so far (currently on Sukhothai). I'll probably finish it this weekend or next.

Expedition 33 all the way and its not even close!

I'm partly excited, but I also don't like what they've done to FFVII with these remakes. I wish they would've just remastered the original and been done with it.

I think the extra revenue from multi platform releasing will justify continuing to develop consoles for those that want to play Xbox games and Game Pass on an Xbox. I don't think it's so much doom and gloom as some carry on about. Xbox games can be experienced in a variety of ways that meets the consumer's needs.

@Lup Now you can play Pirate Yakuza before AC!

@Fiendish-Beaver Yes! I get crazy Lost Odyssey vibes from this game. I hope it lives up!

Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 is my #1 most excited for game in 2025! I can't wait for this direct!!!

@FatalBubbles This is true.

It feels more streamlined now. I always max out available points, but it seems so much less cumbersome now. Very straight-forward.

Don't the developers get a large sum up front to be on Game Pass that would definitely eat into that 80%? Essentially just front-loading their revenue in one payment from Xbox.

@bankenrepublik 360 was great, it was my first Xbox, but quick resume, backwards compatibility, cloud, Game Pass, Series X is my favorite. I've been a gamer since the mid 80s. I enjoy the time I get now and the games I am playing today. Just one man's opinion.

@bankenrepublik 100% based on my satisfaction and enjoyment, which I would say is what gaming is all about. I don't need to play everything under the sun to enjoy this hobby.

I know it isn't reflected in sales. But the Series X is the best console Microsoft has put out. I'm happier with it than any other I've owned (I've owned a 360, One S, and Series X).

@Ricky-Spanish It's happened to me a couple of times. I don't remember ever getting anything. Only a day or two at the most.

Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 and Suikoden 1 & 2 Remake have me the most excited.

Finish what I start (as long as I'm liking it, of course).

South of Midnight and Avowed.

As always, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

@Coletrain I buy a few games a year. Mainly the stuff I'm super excited for or have other games in the series. I primarily use GamePass and the rewards program pays for it. I'm currently subbed through late April 2025 and have enough reward points to keep it going however long I like. I would've loved gaming as a kid in today's environment.

@Coletrain I still can't believe how people say XBox is a terrible eco-system. It is by far the most user friendly and accessible system out there to me. Can you imagine if GamePass was a thing growing up?! I've been gaming since the mid 80's and I've never enjoyed gaming, as a whole, more than I do now!

This game is great. It's a good pace too, but I'm spending my time getting everything as I go. 18.5hrs in and I've gotten all but one collectible in the Vatican (need more money for the final book at the boxing ring) and I'm early in to the Gizeh area.

I may try Eternal Strands. My #1 most anticipated game next year is still Claire Obscure: Expedition 33.

@Lup just stick with the first three movies and you'll be fine.

I've finished a lot of games this year, but it's been inflated due to the rewards program. I find a game, follow a guide to go achievement-by-achievement so I get one Gamepass game achievement per day. But for fun I've finished Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Yakuza Kiwami. PGA Tour, a couple of the FF Pixel Remasters, Crash 1+2, Spyro 1, and BLOPS6 to name a few. Still playing Indiana Jones at the moment.

Not a lot for me, but all digital. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and FFI-VI.

@Lup Seriously! One of the highest rated games all year and not a single peep. Ichiban Kasuga deserves better than this!

I've gotten them a couple of times in the past, but no dice this year.

I hope more people get to play Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Superb game.

I wish Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth got more recognition. I feel like that game has somehow flown under the radar and gets way less attention than it deserves.

I do think Microsoft is just leading the charge in a new era of gaming. If not, it's just gaming and isn't the end of the world. I'll continue to play what is available to me until I no longer feel the desire to, even if it is only older games at that point. If there is a way to play what Microsoft owns, whether on a console or via cloud, I'm good with that at this stage of life.

I've been switching back and forth between Indiana Jones and Black Ops 6. Since it's a 2xp weekend, it'll mostly be just BO6 this weekend.

@gollumb82 Yup! I'm 42 and between family and work I have to be very selective with what I play. This is also why I love GamePass Ultimate so much. Play a game, if I don't like it, bounce to the next or play an older game. No FOMO here.

No Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for GOTY is unnnaceptable.

Definitely want to play the classic campaigns. I've only ever finished MW I, II, III, and BO 1. I don't know how it will feel to get into MP again after BO 6, though. May feel way too dated.

@themightyant Sadly more lay offs, I'd assume.

So, I wonder what happens to the streaming rights they got from XBox in the ABK deal?

I'm actually looking forward to SoM more than Avowed also, but I'll definitely give both a try.

Pretty cool how it shows Rewards Points for the year. In the US, at least, it blows the argument out of the water that you can't earn a lot of points. I'm sitting at 194,963 earned in 2024.

@GeeEssEff I turn Solittaire on for 15 mins a day to get the PC game reward...82 hours and only 3 achievements later, hahaha. Maybe I've left it on longer than 15 mins a few times...

Top 5% for time played, Top 1% gamerscore earned, Top 1% achievements unlocked

Total Playtime:
715h
Achievements earned:
1,037
Games Played:
95
Gamerscore:
29,160

28% Role Playing games
18% Action & Adventure
12% Card and Board
11% Sports
31% Other

Top played games:
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Microsft Solitaire Collection
EA Sports PGA Tour

@RiverGenie Well, let's be honest. It's not like gamers are known for being grounded in reality...

Lost Odyssey.

@Ricky-Spanish it's ridiculously good right now. I don't play a lot, but i try to get about a level a session if not more in MP. I can't really say there is a single map I hate. Almost done with the campaign too. Very impressed by what they've accomplished this go-around.

@Balaam_ I'd argue the competent consumer uses GamePass to play games for next to nothing instead of spending thousands on games over a generation. I rarely play games twice, so owning a physical copy is just more junk to have around the house collecting dust. I used to buy games for decades and that's what it amounted to in the long run, for me, that is.

BO6 is a lot of fun. I came in expecting to play the campaign and bounce, but I've only gotten about halfway through the campaign so far (finished High Rollers) and wound up spending all my time in MP. We'll done Treyarch!

@K1LLEGAL I still find it hard to believe Infinite Wealth isn't in the GOTY conversations right now. It should easily win in my eyes.

I create a bald dude and a beard 100% of the time, just like in real life. I don't need a gazillion options.

MP with the mic completely muted is the way to go. It just allows you to play and have fun at your own pace.

This one could be good. Hope it is coming sooner than expected. Lots of good stuff coming in 2025, with my most anticipated being Expedition 33 in the Spring.

Borderlands 4 for me.