Got kind of hooked on Humanity. Great little puzzler for those who like puzzle games. Also still playing Jedi Survivor and can't wait for tomorrow's showcase. Hoping for some updates and new reveals (especially Gears of War!)
Damn, I don't have time for all this. Between finishing Jedi Survivor, then lords of the fallen, still wanting to play lies of p, ...and now octopath traveler 2 and callisto. I'm screwed.
@Fiendish-Beaver I kind of thought with the new leadership roles (Sarah bond, Matt booty) they are the new mouth pieces for Xbox. While everyone still ultimately turns to Phil cause that's what we are used to and he his generally likable by the public, I don't think that he is the main PR guy anymore. I know he will still make appearances but not as much as we are used to given the role changes.
I'll definitely be checking it out since I'm paying for gamepass anyways. I haven't bought a COD since black ops 2, but if they're giving it as part of my subscription ill play it for a few weeks. Black ops was my favorite series.
@brettvsgodzilla lol yeah I literally skipped every dialogue/cut scene. I really liked slaying zombies but the voices and characters annoyed me. I have no idea what the game was about but I beat it
Started Jedi Survivor. Really liking it so far, and I like how much from fallen order transferred to this one (I had very little trouble remembering all the traversal and combat moves)
Ranked is only 4v4? Didn't realize that. I need to tweak my controller settings I think cause my aim isn't what it used to be, I was like 6ft away from a guy and unloaded my gun on him...not a single bullet hit
Finally finished dead island 2. Either going to start Jedi Survivor or find a multiplayer game. I've been wanting to play a competitive fps lately, it's been a while.
Unfortunately it is half true though. I admit myself I skip out on some of the games I would've bought because I'll wait for a gamepass release or my game backlog is growing every month due to gamepass. Example, resident evil 4 remake. The last two remakes came to GP so I assume 4 will eventually make its way (even if it takes 2 years). GP has conditioned some people (not all) to just wait it out or I guess it wasn't meant to be, especially Gamers with less and less time to actually game.
I like the state of decay series. I wish they wouldn't have announced it 3 years ago then just go radio silent with its progress. Just announce games when it's about a year from release with some developer updates along the way and gameplay trailers. MS needs to do so much better with advertising their games, big and small.
@HonestHick If Gears goes over i'm fully done with Xbox lol. May sound like a childish thing to say but at this point it truly is the only franchise holding me on to the platform.
I mean, it is what they promised...all first party day 1 on gamepass. And if you buy the whole industry, those are now first party, which means day 1 on gamepass. They are famous for backtracking though so who knows.
They're barely releasing any 1st party games. if a new AAA/AA first party game was released every 2-3 months (they have like 40 studios), then I guarantee it would go up. But we are going on like another 7 month stretch of no first party. Not to mention when one finally does release and isn't well received.
I've been a supporter of Xbox since the OG but this is ridiculous. Next gen might be the first gen I skip and go all in on the other two. It is let down, after let down with them. Always 1 step forward and 18 steps back. It took me a lot longer than some others to see what everyone else were saying "They lie, they are bad for the industry" etc. etc. but I see it now. Phil needs to go.
Don't they say this every year? Have they ever said "we are a little worried about are showcase and the games". I will say after the last few have been pretty damn good though and I prefer Xboxs showcase over any of the others.
Wish they could have spread the love a little more evenly throughout the year. It'll be late May till we get a game that takes 5 hours to beat. But those titles do look great and can't wait for Indy amd Avowed
@AccessibleDaydream migraines are the worst. I never really got them until recently and now I understand how crippling they can be when they are at their peak.
Bought the game and played for a bit. Fun for a couple hours, but after doing like 10 trials it got repetitive for me. While they have a bunch of skills and upgrades that unlock the more you play, it still didn't encourage me to keep grinding. Also it started taking a long time to find a match and rarely ever a full one even with crossplay.
Having a hard time getting into a game lately. I keep starting one and getting bored after a couple hours. I'll probably check out something light like botany manor today until this slump passes
I am part of the problem. I hardly buy games anymore. With new games coming onto gamepass every 2 weeks, I always have stuff to play/try. I buy like 1 game a year. Forgive me.
@CutchuSlow I mean, i like to know MS's plans for 2024. If I'm going to invest in a platform I'd like to know they have a solid lineup coming in the next several months. Obviously we have to live in the 'now' but to know the future plans of a company is not asking to much.
@ValentineMeikin this is the perfect game that should go multiplat. A free to play live service type fighter that desperately needs a player base to survive. All single player and key franchises (indy, starfield, halo, gears, fable etc.) should remain exclusive. But obviously they are gonna put those on PS too eventually
Checking out some Outlast Trials. It's pretty fun when you play with people (even though I just play with randoms), but I can see it getting very repetitive quickly. Plus I think the player base is already suffering cause even though I have crossplay enabled it can time out for taking to long to find a match/group. But when you do find a full group it has been fun.
@Friendly I like a lot of the indies too, but i dont think creating a 3rd tier will fix the problem of MS not shelling out big $$ like they used to for indie studios in order to secure their game on gamepass, which is the issue they are referring to. MS is instead offering them smaller amounts since they are in a much better position (in terms for in house studios and gamepass subs) then they were a few years ago. It's funny though cause even with now 40ish first party studios, we are still going half a year without a single new first party game
I have a feeling Jedi Survivor should be hitting gamepass ultimate soon, since it'll be part of EA access. I believe I read most games will hit EA access at the 1 year mark which is coming up. Dead Space remake was right about then
@Phil-Spencer-Gate Well I guess MS wins by default this year then? Cause I don't think Sony has a single first party release that I know of. But if we are counting 2024 console exclusives, it is subjective who has the better lineup.
I currently only have an Xbox but lately been thinking about getting a PS cause I think those games interest me a bit more. Plus if I own both it's a win win.
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Re: Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake Launches On Xbox In 2026
Did they officially cancel beyond good and evil 2?
Re: 'Gears Of War: E-Day' Is The Next Instalment In Xbox's Famous Franchise
My Lancer is ready.
Re: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
That showcase was insane. So many awesome games. Probably one of the best I've seen in years from any of the big 3. Congrats MS and well deserved
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 8-9)
Got kind of hooked on Humanity. Great little puzzler for those who like puzzle games. Also still playing Jedi Survivor and can't wait for tomorrow's showcase. Hoping for some updates and new reveals (especially Gears of War!)
Re: Summer Game Fest 2024: Date, Start Times, Confirmed Games & More
A new bioshock would be amazing. I know the old devs are working on Judas which looks like a spiritual successor but I still would love a bioshock 4.
Re: These Four Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 12-18)
Damn, I don't have time for all this. Between finishing Jedi Survivor, then lords of the fallen, still wanting to play lies of p, ...and now octopath traveler 2 and callisto. I'm screwed.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: Easy Achievements & Fastest Completions
I'm confused, are they saying 1 - 2 hours to beat the game and get 1000g? Cause there's no way for some of these.
Re: Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Date, Start Times, Rumours, Leaks & More
@Fiendish-Beaver I kind of thought with the new leadership roles (Sarah bond, Matt booty) they are the new mouth pieces for Xbox. While everyone still ultimately turns to Phil cause that's what we are used to and he his generally likable by the public, I don't think that he is the main PR guy anymore. I know he will still make appearances but not as much as we are used to given the role changes.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 1-2)
Continuing Jedi Survivor, and really liking it. Maybe some matches of XDefiant as well.
Re: Microsoft Confirms That Black Ops 6 Won't Require A New Tier Of Xbox Game Pass
I'll definitely be checking it out since I'm paying for gamepass anyways. I haven't bought a COD since black ops 2, but if they're giving it as part of my subscription ill play it for a few weeks. Black ops was my favorite series.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 25-26)
@brettvsgodzilla lol yeah I literally skipped every dialogue/cut scene. I really liked slaying zombies but the voices and characters annoyed me. I have no idea what the game was about but I beat it
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 25-26)
Started Jedi Survivor. Really liking it so far, and I like how much from fallen order transferred to this one (I had very little trouble remembering all the traversal and combat moves)
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 25-26)
@Romans12 yeah I played it for about 2 hours and shelved it. Awesome looking game but couldn't get into it gameplay wise.
Re: Hypercharge: Unboxed Dev Shares Kind Words For Xbox's Sarah Bond Ahead Of Launch
"We haven't heard from Phil yet..."
Phil's too busy planning for a second nuclear apocalypse in fallout 76
Re: Ubisoft Details How Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) Works In XDefiant
Ranked is only 4v4? Didn't realize that. I need to tweak my controller settings I think cause my aim isn't what it used to be, I was like 6ft away from a guy and unloaded my gun on him...not a single bullet hit
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 23)
I'll be checking out Hauntii for sure
Re: Ninja Theory Explains Why Headphones Are So Important In Hellblade 2
Playing through without headphones at the moment but might throw some on today, I bet it's intense
Re: Ubisoft Details XDefiant DLC Plan With 'No Pay To Win' Mantra
It just depends how reasonable the play time would take to unlock the content. I get its free to play and they gotta somehow recoup money though
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Trailer Builds Even More Hype Ahead Of August Xbox Release
This game looks 🔥
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 18-19)
Finally finished dead island 2. Either going to start Jedi Survivor or find a multiplayer game. I've been wanting to play a competitive fps lately, it's been a while.
Re: Xbox Launches Hellblade 2 Merch Line Ahead Of Next Week's Release
@DoomGuy_117 I was looking at the beer mug too. Might have to pull the trigger on that
Re: These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 15 - June 4)
Lords of the fallen and hellblade 2 for me. Probably check out humanity too.
Re: Hypercharge Unboxed Dev Saddened By Claims It'll Be 'Dead' Without Xbox Game Pass
Unfortunately it is half true though. I admit myself I skip out on some of the games I would've bought because I'll wait for a gamepass release or my game backlog is growing every month due to gamepass. Example, resident evil 4 remake. The last two remakes came to GP so I assume 4 will eventually make its way (even if it takes 2 years). GP has conditioned some people (not all) to just wait it out or I guess it wasn't meant to be, especially Gamers with less and less time to actually game.
Re: Rumour: State Of Decay 3 Is 'Coming Along Very Nicely' Over At Xbox
I like the state of decay series. I wish they wouldn't have announced it 3 years ago then just go radio silent with its progress. Just announce games when it's about a year from release with some developer updates along the way and gameplay trailers. MS needs to do so much better with advertising their games, big and small.
Re: Recent Studio Closures Tied To 'Long Term' Health Of The Business, Claims Xbox President
@armondo36 Phil is busy rebuilding his settlement in F76
Re: Xbox Is Reportedly 'Considering' Hellblade 2 For PlayStation 5
@HonestHick If Gears goes over i'm fully done with Xbox lol. May sound like a childish thing to say but at this point it truly is the only franchise holding me on to the platform.
Re: Former Microsoft Exec Gives 'Two Reasons' Why Xbox Closed Bethesda Teams
I mean, it is what they promised...all first party day 1 on gamepass. And if you buy the whole industry, those are now first party, which means day 1 on gamepass. They are famous for backtracking though so who knows.
Re: Subscription Services Like Xbox Game Pass Appear To Have 'Stalled' In The US
They're barely releasing any 1st party games. if a new AAA/AA first party game was released every 2-3 months (they have like 40 studios), then I guarantee it would go up. But we are going on like another 7 month stretch of no first party. Not to mention when one finally does release and isn't well received.
Re: Xbox Studio Shutdowns Are A 'F***ing Gut Stab', Says Arkane Lyon Boss
@rustyduck "am i the only one who didn't care for dishonored and prey but loves redfall after the 60 fps patch?"
Yes.
/s Glad you liked it but give me the other two games anyday over Redfall.
Re: Xbox Fans React Angrily To Closure Of Bethesda's Tango Gameworks
I've been a supporter of Xbox since the OG but this is ridiculous. Next gen might be the first gen I skip and go all in on the other two. It is let down, after let down with them. Always 1 step forward and 18 steps back. It took me a lot longer than some others to see what everyone else were saying "They lie, they are bad for the industry" etc. etc. but I see it now. Phil needs to go.
Re: Microsoft & CI Games Strike Deal For Two New Xbox Game Pass Additions
Nice, I actually enjoyed the first Lords Of The Fallen, so looking forward to checking out the reboot
Re: Xbox Is Apparently 'Very Confident' In Its 2024 Summer Showcase Lineup
Don't they say this every year? Have they ever said "we are a little worried about are showcase and the games". I will say after the last few have been pretty damn good though and I prefer Xboxs showcase over any of the others.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 4-5)
Finishing Dead Island 2 then probably start Jedi Survivor.
Re: Rumoured Xbox Release Dates For 2024 Hint At Big End To The Year
Wish they could have spread the love a little more evenly throughout the year. It'll be late May till we get a game that takes 5 hours to beat. But those titles do look great and can't wait for Indy amd Avowed
Re: Hands On: XDefiant - Ubisoft's Server Test Has Us Hooked For The Full Release
@AccessibleDaydream migraines are the worst. I never really got them until recently and now I understand how crippling they can be when they are at their peak.
Re: EA's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Appears To Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass
I figured it had to be soon. Usually EA games hit EA play after about the 1 year mark.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 20-21)
Dead Island 2, but will likely switch to fallout 4 when the update comes out. Never played fallout 4 so it'll be the perfect time to do so
Re: New Xbox Games Release Dates In 2024
My top picks:
Black Myth Wukong
Indiana Jones
Hollowknight
Avowed
Stalker 2
Probably some others that look good but those are definite playthroughs for me
Re: The Outlast Trials Gets Its First Update Since 2024 Xbox Launch
Bought the game and played for a bit. Fun for a couple hours, but after doing like 10 trials it got repetitive for me. While they have a bunch of skills and upgrades that unlock the more you play, it still didn't encourage me to keep grinding. Also it started taking a long time to find a match and rarely ever a full one even with crossplay.
Re: Ori Dev's 'No Rest For The Wicked' Re-Confirmed For Xbox, PC Early Access Starts This Week
Excited for this one. Very talented studio!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 13-14)
Having a hard time getting into a game lately. I keep starting one and getting bored after a couple hours. I'll probably check out something light like botany manor today until this slump passes
Re: Saber Interactive CEO Reckons $70 Game Prices Will Go Away
I am part of the problem. I hardly buy games anymore. With new games coming onto gamepass every 2 weeks, I always have stuff to play/try. I buy like 1 game a year. Forgive me.
Re: Rumour: Multiple Reveals Confirmed Ahead Of June's Xbox Showcase
@CutchuSlow I mean, i like to know MS's plans for 2024. If I'm going to invest in a platform I'd like to know they have a solid lineup coming in the next several months. Obviously we have to live in the 'now' but to know the future plans of a company is not asking to much.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 30-31)
@Kieduss *Blizzard acquisition
Re: Killer Instinct Bonus Update Adds New Stage And '87 New Colorways'
@ValentineMeikin this is the perfect game that should go multiplat. A free to play live service type fighter that desperately needs a player base to survive. All single player and key franchises (indy, starfield, halo, gears, fable etc.) should remain exclusive. But obviously they are gonna put those on PS too eventually
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 30-31)
Checking out some Outlast Trials. It's pretty fun when you play with people (even though I just play with randoms), but I can see it getting very repetitive quickly. Plus I think the player base is already suffering cause even though I have crossplay enabled it can time out for taking to long to find a match/group. But when you do find a full group it has been fun.
Re: Leaked Images Reveal 'First Look' At White, All-Digital Xbox Series X
@Matthewnh you didn't have to read that far, it is literally in the title of the article "All digital Xbox Series X".
Re: Xbox Game Pass Indie Deals Have 'Come Down In Scope', Claim Devs
@Friendly I like a lot of the indies too, but i dont think creating a 3rd tier will fix the problem of MS not shelling out big $$ like they used to for indie studios in order to secure their game on gamepass, which is the issue they are referring to. MS is instead offering them smaller amounts since they are in a much better position (in terms for in house studios and gamepass subs) then they were a few years ago. It's funny though cause even with now 40ish first party studios, we are still going half a year without a single new first party game
Re: Xbox Is Hosting A Special Sale For Game Pass Members This Week
I have a feeling Jedi Survivor should be hitting gamepass ultimate soon, since it'll be part of EA access. I believe I read most games will hit EA access at the 1 year mark which is coming up. Dead Space remake was right about then
Re: With A 'PS5 Pro' Now Rumoured For 2024, Where Does That Leave Xbox?
@Phil-Spencer-Gate Well I guess MS wins by default this year then? Cause I don't think Sony has a single first party release that I know of. But if we are counting 2024 console exclusives, it is subjective who has the better lineup.
I currently only have an Xbox but lately been thinking about getting a PS cause I think those games interest me a bit more. Plus if I own both it's a win win.