Ball x pit is the new game for me following the love for vampire survivors and brotato. Also been playing a bit of the keeper but not sure uet whether i will continue and overpass 2 as i picked it up in the sale with a couple of others like gt racing and speedway county.
The show didntproduce much interest and im concerned the xbox one will be the same. We have be spoilt with games recently and are in for a quiet release period. Also state of play was just set for jrpg fans and this is sonys main thing now F for me up to now
I think this will be making a decision for me to move away from a console to a gaming pc in the future where i can access steam with all games on and a pc game pass i would dip in and out from. I currently am ultimate subscriber for over 6 years now as i have legion go. Goodbye xbox for the future
It is disappointing that funding for this deal has changed the exclusivity of xbox and that ps. Fans get their games but at xbox we cant even get 1st party games on game pass. I hope these come across soon rather than wait till may when we only have a few games lines up for the month
Playing avowed and finishing off campaign of sniper elite resistance. I am playing brotato on legion go from gamepass love a daily go at levelling up weapons and characters. Finally trying to overlook the awful ui of test drive and think ive gone back 10 years to remind me what test drive and need for speed use to be like.
Play too many EA games and also have pc game pass for my legion go which works well alongside it. With the new rewards system i can make the difference up with pc game pass rewards now. Have no intention of downgrading.
Im slightly irratated by the fact i have pre ordered it for friday thinking i could start on trial to discover you end the trial if you buy and dowmload it shame on EA for this
I changed to ps4 after xbox 360 because microsoft got greedy and will move over most likely when the next gen comes out. Playstation will not have to do something special xbox will do the damage and forget why people came over to them this generation. Shame on you xbox and microsoft the future could have been bright green but you keep making mistake after mistake. You will go the way of sega and be a publisher only.
Releasing MW3 first does make sense based around cross platform there are still a lot of players playing online. GP with the increase is still good value compared to ubisoft plus and EA play monthly as there is much more chose. I am not a CoD fan but will dip my toe into the campaign to see if its worth spending hours upon online
@OldGamer999 i suppose its better in 2025 than an unplayable rushed mess. I hope its polished on release as this will be xboxs uncharted and i love that series.
Problem with tbis as well as disney speedstorm is the amount of grinding if you dont want to pay. I used to play legends a lot but got to the point where i needed to spend loads of time with it for hardly nothing. I am doing that on speedstorm at the moment but least the chapter bits are mostly playable but thats after 300 hours on it
It's really d8fficult a present to feel sorry for Phil Spencer but it's the current state of the industry. Look at most media outlets. There gets to the point where netflix were innovative but then others jump on the bandwagon and netflix has to innovate again at the cost of subscriber's so was always gonna happen to games industry now flooded
The world didnt see this coning come on microsoft 1900 staff could actually get some games out and support for others including getting activision on gamepass.. very disappointed with microsoft this is more a sony thing to do.
I only paid for one year. I play at least 8 of these but as stated above they are on midway classics so play them there. Don't think I will renew or get lifetime pass. I'm not nostalgic enough gaming wise.
This will go eventually which is a great shame as i use it often for DLC but doesnt mean i will go out and buy them. Next will be the 2500 points for 10 weeks in a row that will be slashed. The ones at 5 points i dont chase as it isnt always worth it.
what should be highlighted is at the price for both per month the comsumer gets a good choice and with both you can often find a nice surprise game you wouldnt choose to buy. tunic, vampire survivors are a good example of this.
There isn't any recommended or supported keyboards and mice so this should be good I use a series s just to play sim games so I would miss the mouse function
Its been another weekend of driving. Levelling up nicely on Forza Motorsport, day of the dead on horizon and grinding disney speedstorm omg how long to level up without pay to play. I forgot how long it took to do anything on asphalt 9. Stopped mirage for a small while but now plugged series s upstairs i will have more options for remote play. Switch this weekend is lego 2kdrive and ps5 bit of GT 7
I have both titles played around 20 minutes on GT and already done 3 hours on forza. Gameplay is the big difference. GT has little atmosphere and with some silly things such as the musical start and also took ages to even race once the credits started. The menu was all over the place whereas wit forza its straight into gameplay and feels like you are in a race. Still not sure whether i like the car levelling system but least you dont have to pay to perform and no licences to do which i have always hated in GT.
Gran turismo lacks so much atmosphere yes graphics are good but menus are shocking, grind if you dont wanna pay and not everyone wants to do the licences
When you look at embracer group struggles at the moment it appears that MS and sony need to purchase some companies for them to exist. Instead an agreement that you can purchase them but not to make them exclusive other than to game pass or ps plus extra but still sell to others.
Been playing party Animals which has been good for a bit of fun and also tried ea sports 24. The management mode not really any different including the free transfers which were the same as last year. Wrexham have half the Mexico squad on free as did Tranmere when i started past season. There are some glitches that are not great.
My biggest fear is getting these and then a reduction in third party AAA games appearing or some of the classic indie games if you think you have all the studios and having to cover costs how do you do that, by not paying other studios bit of a concern.
@PhileasFragg yes i agree with part of the fact that the marvel studios have peaked and the fact that boseman had died but when you think spiderman 2 is going to be massive and insomniac are also working on wolverine this will be a welcome relief espicailly if given hedi order treatment
If you don't like it leave. It can't stay same forever espically now ps extra are poaching games and it will be who pays best gets. I would prefer though to completely drop gold and roll ultimate into standard setting so online and GP for 12.99
@BeerIsAwesome ign thought it was 9/10 as far as it goes as they showed a rip off of splatoon and 10 minutes of spiderman. Also dont forget a phone and kishi set streaming device equivalent with haptic feedback
Comments 141
Re: Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late November 2025
These games are not on my backlog as i dont lile rpg or soulslike so not missed.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 18-19)
Ball x pit is the new game for me following the love for vampire survivors and brotato. Also been playing a bit of the keeper but not sure uet whether i will continue and overpass 2 as i picked it up in the sale with a couple of others like gt racing and speedway county.
Re: Talking Point: If You've Played It, What Do You Think Of The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Playtest?
Game was good but controls using A for accelerate and RB for drift is rubbish and takes me back to xbox360 era
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Release In June 2025?
The problem with rematch is often its a 1 vs 2vs 3 as people cant play as a team
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Summer Game Fest 2025 Showcase?
The show didntproduce much interest and im concerned the xbox one will be the same. We have be spoilt with games recently and are in for a quiet release period. Also state of play was just set for jrpg fans and this is sonys main thing now F for me up to now
Re: Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft's 2025 Prices?
I think this will be making a decision for me to move away from a console to a gaming pc in the future where i can access steam with all games on and a pc game pass i would dip in and out from. I currently am ultimate subscriber for over 6 years now as i have legion go. Goodbye xbox for the future
Re: Talking Point: What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
Crash team racing 2 including banjo and spyro characters. A new racing ip similar to Rennsport or blur and outsider pick of pg racing
Re: Three Classic Activision Games Listed For Xbox Game Pass By Microsoft
It is disappointing that funding for this deal has changed the exclusivity of xbox and that ps. Fans get their games but at xbox we cant even get 1st party games on game pass. I hope these come across soon rather than wait till may when we only have a few games lines up for the month
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 1-2)
Playing avowed and finishing off campaign of sniper elite resistance. I am playing brotato on legion go from gamepass love a daily go at levelling up weapons and characters. Finally trying to overlook the awful ui of test drive and think ive gone back 10 years to remind me what test drive and need for speed use to be like.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Been Tempted To Switch To Xbox Game Pass Standard?
Play too many EA games and also have pc game pass for my legion go which works well alongside it. With the new rewards system i can make the difference up with pc game pass rewards now. Have no intention of downgrading.
Re: Speculating On Xbox's 'Surprise Brand-New Game' To Be Shown At Dev Direct
Spyro, banjo or fh6 from tokyo please i'm hoping it isn't oblivion remake or FF7 really not interested in these
Re: Review: EA Sports FC 25 (Xbox) - Solid Footie & New Tactical Depth, But It's Hard To Get Excited This Year
Bring back actua soccer
Re: Review: EA Sports FC 25 (Xbox) - Solid Footie & New Tactical Depth, But It's Hard To Get Excited This Year
Im slightly irratated by the fact i have pre ordered it for friday thinking i could start on trial to discover you end the trial if you buy and dowmload it shame on EA for this
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 20-21)
Been having retro racing in split/second love this game
Re: Microsoft Rewards Is Making Big Changes Relating To Xbox Game Pass
I changed to ps4 after xbox 360 because microsoft got greedy and will move over most likely when the next gen comes out. Playstation will not have to do something special xbox will do the damage and forget why people came over to them this generation. Shame on you xbox and microsoft the future could have been bright green but you keep making mistake after mistake. You will go the way of sega and be a publisher only.
Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Is Joining Xbox Game Pass This Month
Releasing MW3 first does make sense based around cross platform there are still a lot of players playing online. GP with the increase is still good value compared to ubisoft plus and EA play monthly as there is much more chose. I am not a CoD fan but will dip my toe into the campaign to see if its worth spending hours upon online
Re: Xbox Is Hosting Its 'Biggest Booth Yet' At Gamescom This August
@OldGamer999 i suppose its better in 2025 than an unplayable rushed mess. I hope its polished on release as this will be xboxs uncharted and i love that series.
Re: Asphalt Legends Unite Launches For Free On Xbox Consoles This July
Problem with tbis as well as disney speedstorm is the amount of grinding if you dont want to pay. I used to play legends a lot but got to the point where i needed to spend loads of time with it for hardly nothing. I am doing that on speedstorm at the moment but least the chapter bits are mostly playable but thats after 300 hours on it
Re: Forza Motorsport 'Update 8' Arrives Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@BRT15 forza is the best car sim on the market that doesnt require wheel to play
Re: Random: Phil Spencer Is Getting Trolled In Fallout 76 Following Xbox Controversy
It's really d8fficult a present to feel sorry for Phil Spencer but it's the current state of the industry. Look at most media outlets. There gets to the point where netflix were innovative but then others jump on the bandwagon and netflix has to innovate again at the cost of subscriber's so was always gonna happen to games industry now flooded
Re: Xbox Studio Shutdowns Are A 'F***ing Gut Stab', Says Arkane Lyon Boss
I have supported xbox this generation but this is the end of my support. Time to play pc games over consoles bye bye ex box
Re: Just One Game Is Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In May 2024 So Far
Will we see spyro or crash join GP in May??
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 23-24)
Evil west and the quarry. Both games are pretty good but wouldnt buy them if they were not on game pass
Re: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 20 - April 2)
One of the best months fpr gamepass in a very long while
Re: Microsoft Cuts 1,900 Jobs Across Xbox, Bethesda And Activision Blizzard Teams
The world didnt see this coning come on microsoft 1900 staff could actually get some games out and support for others including getting activision on gamepass.. very disappointed with microsoft this is more a sony thing to do.
Re: Xbox's Antstream Arcade Loses 27 Games As Warner Bros. Partnership Ends
I only paid for one year. I play at least 8 of these but as stated above they are on midway classics so play them there. Don't think I will renew or get lifetime pass. I'm not nostalgic enough gaming wise.
Re: Xbox Users Left Disappointed As Microsoft Rewards Suffers Another Big Setback
This will go eventually which is a great shame as i use it often for DLC but doesnt mean i will go out and buy them. Next will be the 2500 points for 10 weeks in a row that will be slashed. The ones at 5 points i dont chase as it isnt always worth it.
Re: Party Animals Halloween Event Creeps Onto Xbox Game Pass Alongside Update 1.2
great game biggest issue are people on your own team I've stopped playing because of online idiots
Re: Sony Exec Describes Game Pass And PS Plus As 'Very Different' Offerings
what should be highlighted is at the price for both per month the comsumer gets a good choice and with both you can often find a nice surprise game you wouldnt choose to buy. tunic, vampire survivors are a good example of this.
Re: New Xbox Policy To Block Unauthorised Accessories
good to see anti cheat controllers and devices locked out. i am rubbish at COD then add in cheats stops me from playing it
Re: New Xbox Policy To Block Unauthorised Accessories
razer turrent keyboard and mouse are licenced but that is it
Re: New Xbox Policy To Block Unauthorised Accessories
There isn't any recommended or supported keyboards and mice so this should be good I use a series s just to play sim games so I would miss the mouse function
Re: Capcom Has A Major Unannounced Game Releasing Before The End Of March 2024
Apart from RE games not a studio i care about anymore loved some if their arcade cabinets in the 80s though
Re: Talking Point: Which Activision Blizzard Series Do You Want To Play Most On Xbox Game Pass?
It woold be great to get ultimate alliance but not gonna happen. Wanna try COD campaigns. Never played diablo so give then a go.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 14-15)
Its been another weekend of driving. Levelling up nicely on Forza Motorsport, day of the dead on horizon and grinding disney speedstorm omg how long to level up without pay to play. I forgot how long it took to do anything on asphalt 9. Stopped mirage for a small while but now plugged series s upstairs i will have more options for remote play.
Switch this weekend is lego 2kdrive and ps5 bit of GT 7
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want To See From Xbox & Activision Blizzard?
It would be good to let toys for bob loose on either a new spyro or even a new ip platformer
Re: Well, The Forza Motorsport Vs. Gran Turismo 7 Comparisons Are Already Rolling In
I have both titles played around 20 minutes on GT and already done 3 hours on forza. Gameplay is the big difference. GT has little atmosphere and with some silly things such as the musical start and also took ages to even race once the credits started. The menu was all over the place whereas wit forza its straight into gameplay and feels like you are in a race. Still not sure whether i like the car levelling system but least you dont have to pay to perform and no licences to do which i have always hated in GT.
Re: Talking Point: Is Forza The Best Racing Franchise Of All Time?
Gran turismo lacks so much atmosphere yes graphics are good but menus are shocking, grind if you dont wanna pay and not everyone wants to do the licences
Re: Party Animals: How To Get Free Skins With Special 'Gift' Codes
The codes come up with error bot annoying
Re: Capcom Would 'Gracefully Decline' Any Acquisition Attempt From Xbox
When you look at embracer group struggles at the moment it appears that MS and sony need to purchase some companies for them to exist. Instead an agreement that you can purchase them but not to make them exclusive other than to game pass or ps plus extra but still sell to others.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 23-24)
Been playing party Animals which has been good for a bit of fun and also tried ea sports 24. The management mode not really any different including the free transfers which were the same as last year. Wrexham have half the Mexico squad on free as did Tranmere when i started past season. There are some glitches that are not great.
Re: Hands On: The Crew Motorfest Puts Ubisoft's Open World Racer On The Map
Had problems already with it did intro then wouldnt load going into garage so given up on it
Re: These 50+ Activision Blizzard Games Could Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass
My biggest fear is getting these and then a reduction in third party AAA games appearing or some of the classic indie games if you think you have all the studios and having to cover costs how do you do that, by not paying other studios bit of a concern.
Re: 'Black Panther' Game Officially In Development At New EA Studio
@PhileasFragg yes i agree with part of the fact that the marvel studios have peaked and the fact that boseman had died but when you think spiderman 2 is going to be massive and insomniac are also working on wolverine this will be a welcome relief espicailly if given hedi order treatment
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 8-9)
Been mainly F.I.S.T. with 2k drive on switch
Re: Microsoft Announces Price Increases For Xbox Series X And Xbox Game Pass
If you don't like it leave. It can't stay same forever espically now ps extra are poaching games and it will be who pays best gets. I would prefer though to completely drop gold and roll ultimate into standard setting so online and GP for 12.99
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 17-18)
F1 23 for the next couple of weekends till i catch up with the current season of f1
Re: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Congratulates Sony On 'Nice' PlayStation Showcase
@BeerIsAwesome ign thought it was 9/10 as far as it goes as they showed a rip off of splatoon and 10 minutes of spiderman. Also dont forget a phone and kishi set streaming device equivalent with haptic feedback
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Team 'Looked At All Options' Before Deciding On (Timed) PS5 Exclusivity
Dont really care as i have never wanted to play any final fantasy game
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 29-30)
Spent most of this week on nhl 23 and due to continue into the weekend