When you think about all the official controllers that MS have released, tons of them, many variants and special editions, then for Rare it's farmed out to a third party. Meh.
Don't get me wrong, 8bitdo make nice gear, but come on, an official one would have been better. Could you imagine them doing a third party 343 controller? Or a Turn 10 one? It's indicitive of the regards that Rare are held in I guess. Pah.
I don't like the deisgn either, it doesn't scream Rare to me at all, also it just looks like a third party Switch controller... which I think they are aiming it at anyway.
Yeah I can still have a lot of fun with 2600 River Raid, Gas Hog, Dark Cavern and so many more, plus Atari are releasing new carts now, so even that new game itch is covered.
Evercade has lots of Atari and other retro console and computer games covered, plus arcade too.
I really feel a lot of people will step away from modern gaming as it becomes increasingly void of new ideas and ever higher prices. I'll still watch and keep up with releases, but my money is best spent on retro and new software on retro platforms. Besides, retro games respect your time more and don't keep trying to put their hand in your pocket for more money after purchase.
As long as I can continue to play PUBG then that's most of my modern gaming time taken there.
I am glad that I already have all the consoles that I need - Xbox Series, PS5 and Switch1. Outside of that the Evercade, Quest and Atari + range take most of my time anyway. I think it's mostly bye bye to modern gaming for me. Meh.
Besides, you can in 2025 use a VCR Xbox One and still have a good enough experience, cloud for high end and those games which aren't released on it, and all others that are run just fine anyway. I am sure my Series X will be good for another 5 years plus at least. It's probaby all PC and cloud after that anyway... if I want modern gaming at that point. We will see, feeling tapped out at this point, modern gaming = No innovation, diminishing returns on graphics, high prices... Yawn.
@Gmork The same reason people also consume classic Movies/TV, Music, books, some of is timeless and entertaining.
I get what you are saying though, the gaming undustry is leaning into it a bit too much. I think this is because it's 'safe', finanacially publishers can afford very few misses, they need lots of hits to keep going in hard finanfical times.
I enjoyed this game back when it was released, but I think when I play the remaster it will feel very of it's time - Dated, but with some charm. It's not something I'd pay full price for, in a sale I may pick it up, maybe a deep one on Steam.
@GeeForce Hey! A ZX Spectrum like dynamic background would be awesome! MS own Ulitimate so we could have some really nice backgrounds, My namesake included.
I have played a few of the games on this list, and some of their other games too. Yeah, they are good for fast and cheap cheevos, but some genuinely are fun too. Of the ones that are being delisted I enjoyed Infestor, I'd recommend that one, oh and Daggerhood was fun too.
I believe the press release only mentioned Unreal 5 for the PC version, with the update to the PS and XB being proper current gen updates rather than the gen aware versions that both platforms currently have. This will still be good as they can squeeze better loading and visuals out of a real update, the performance is already great on current gen anyway. This makes me think that the old gen version will be left behind by the end of the year with support withdrawn and access to it closed. No way they will service cross gen updates and the PC, they'd be spread too thin.
I still have my first gen Elite Controller, as I was awaiting a third iteration. This far into the waiting game I have considered jumping in on the Elite 2 a few times but have stopped myself. I've looked at maybe getting a Gamsir , Scuff or others recently, but have decided to wait a little longer, let's see what happens.
@dskatter Ah really? That is an odd decision, there are millions of PS4s still being used out there, and an Xbox One version ready to be ported. They missed out on a lot of sales there. Funny to think it's still a last gen Xbox exclusive. 🤣
Ah yes Milo. MS were ridiculed about it as it was deemed creepy. MS were just ahead of their time, again! They just can't seem to convert their innovations and ideas, instead others do it later and with greater success. Must be so frustrating for them.
I'm looking forward to seeing the analysis of the PS4 version (I assume it's going to last gen too). The Forza series was very well optimised for the Xbox One generation. I think they will be identical, or maybe a little better draw distance, Motorsport and Horizon were all already 1080p anyway.
@fatpunkslim Do you really believe that FH6 will release 4 years later on PS? I hope that you are proved to be correct, it would be a very smart way to sell Xbox consoles, tease PS owners with the latest but now old game in a series, then make them jump for the new shiny. I just don't see it, I think it will be a same day release across all formats.
@Kaloudz Wow, they really are bringing back Buffy! Will it work now? Or is it too 'of it's time'? Really hoping it will be like the old days.
At this point it's clear that all games will be on PS5 and this site continually mentioning it seems to indicate an intention to be multiformat anyway. That's fine, it's a great site and I play on all consoles, but the constant articles may be annoying some users... I guess that's good for engagement.
@Coletrain If it rebrands to Pure Gaming and becomes a PS, Nintendo, PC and mobile site then fantastic. That's where all the Xbox games will be anyway, and remember everything is an Xbox now, MS said it themselves.
@ZAHMED I personally think it very very unlikely that Sony will start making all their games available on Xbox and Nintendo. Do you really think that? What would be their incentive to do that?
My comments on this site were made with sadness, and well wishes to the staff. Do you actually recall that the site has shut down once already due to the lack of popularity of the Xbox brand? I was here for it, it happened... and I predict it will happen again (sadly).
As a multi platform gamer who has always preferred the Xbox I am saddened by this as it is clearly signalling the end times of the current platform. Yeah everything may go cloud anyway but I feel MS have jumped too soon. The sales and therefore support of the next console (if it happens) will be pitiful. Perhaps a PC with an Xbox mode could work, maybe a handheld version, but yeah it's done as we know it. Expect gaming to get more expensive under a greedy Sony without direct competition...
I’ve enjoyed every Xbox generation since the OG, it has been my primary platform, and prefer the controller, achievements and the whole ecosystem in general. I guess I now have to consider my XSX and XSS as legacy retro devices that I play my massive digital library on. That library better stay accessible for free and not put behind a streaming subscription paywall. I think I should download my entire digital library to USB harddrives/SSDs just in case, they can sit happily in a drawer as a back up.
Xbox has been my primary console since the OG, and I have built a massive digital library up to now. My concern is that that libary, how will I access it (locally, for free and no sub required).
Right now it looks like I will have to keep my Series X as an 'Xbox Portal' as they are likely to stop making consoles soon. Even if they do make one more gen I feel that with the current strategy the sales will be so abysmal it will ensure it is the final one and I may skip it anyway.
In principal I don't care if Xbox games appear on other platforms, fine, my enjoyment is not spoilt, but Sony and Nintendo won't do it so basically no-one will need to buy an Xbox for new games = Death of sales. People will buy a PS or Nintendo.
Back to my digital library that I once felt confident as safe, not any more. It's basically on my Series X. Meh, sad times for Xbox, a brand I have enjoyed for all these years, being killed off by stupid decisions.
I have been playing less and less modern games over the last year, instead playing Atari 2600/7800 and Evercade games. If I want to play new stuff perhaps it should be purchased on PC, off to Steam I guess... Glad I never got that Xbox tattoo! Haha
As a multi plat gamer I could have played this at any point on my PS5... but I haven't. I am glad it's come to Xbox though so others have the chance to play it.
As Xbox is my prefered platform I'll look out for analysis videos to see how well the port has been done, you never know, at the dicounted price I may try it, unlikely though.
I am bit out of touch with the DLC for this game. I take it this and the Fast X DLC are not included in the premium FH5? Are there any others which are being sold separately too?
This shambling corpse of a terrible business should have died years and years ago, finally it looks like the end is nigh. Sad for people who lose their job, won't miss the shop at all.
Who actually uses Game?!? Ah, that's why it's on it's deathbed. Haha
Antstream is great, I have used it for a while, pre Xbox launch. I highly recommend. I am a lifetime subscriber on Xbox too.
However, it did miss the Namco games badly on Xbox, and the loss of the Warner games was a huge blow. This goes some way to making things right, so thanks to them.
I'd really like the Warner games back though, especially:
720
Championship Sprint
Defender
Gauntlet
Gauntlet 2
Robotron: 2084
Smash TV
Spyhunter
Stargate (Defender 2)
Super Sprint
Total Carnage
Wizard of War
I'm sure many others will miss some of their other games too, but for me these being gone leaves a massive hole.
@themightyant Again, of course you could, but MS don't have to have the rewards scheme at all. Sure it's an incentive to push their products, but they could choose another path to push their products. It's a nice bonus and I am greatful for it. Again, look at Nintendo and Sony's equivalent schemes and see what you think. I say this as a mutliplat gamer, so I am fully aware. We have had it good (too good!), so enjoy it whilst you can.
@FatalBubbles Of course, that's how things work online, everywhere, we all understand that. That doesn't mean that they are obligated to give us anything in return for our clicks. It's a nice bonus for us.
The free ride had to end sometime, it was far far too generous.
Although... the ride is actually still ongoing, just less generous, so enjoy it whilst you can folks... and try not to be too entitled, it's still way better then their competitors offer and they are under absolutely zero obligation to give you stuff for just clicking on things. It really has been, and continues to be pretty great.
People complained that the games were crap and a waste of time. I always argued that 'lesser' games were less likely to be already owned by most people and therefore worthwhile, games many wouldn't usually buy. Some gems were in there, occasionally.
Well, the moaners got what they wanted and now we actually get less bang for our buck as a Gamepass Ultimate subscriber.
I loved the original Xbox. I already had a GameCube when I got one, and it was just night and day better. Later I also got a PS2 (this was the start of me owning all big 3 consoles each generation) and yeah it had some nice exclusives, but mutliplat games were so much better on Xbox. I remember playing FIFA on both, glitchy and with slowdown on PS2, super smooth on Xbox.
Unreal Engine 5 is having a bumpy ride across all the consoles so I actually think this is a good turnout. I do question the wisdom of using it tbh, it's not performing well enough to justify using, sure it can be pretty, but most games have been low res, low framrate or both... So not so pretty.
If I was a developer I'd use UE4. I just don't know if UE5 will ever perform well this generation, maybe it's an engine for the next gen, unless they can seriously optimise it.
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Re: 8BitDo Unveils Its First Xbox Wireless Controller To Celebrate Rare's 40th Anniversary
When you think about all the official controllers that MS have released, tons of them, many variants and special editions, then for Rare it's farmed out to a third party. Meh.
Don't get me wrong, 8bitdo make nice gear, but come on, an official one would have been better. Could you imagine them doing a third party 343 controller? Or a Turn 10 one? It's indicitive of the regards that Rare are held in I guess. Pah.
I don't like the deisgn either, it doesn't scream Rare to me at all, also it just looks like a third party Switch controller... which I think they are aiming it at anyway.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Still Buy An Xbox At Microsoft's 2025 Prices?
If I didn't have an Xbox now, I would just put it towards a PC upgrade. Same with the PS5 prices, and I am not buying a Switch 2.
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Games And Accessories
@ElkinFencer10 Hello fellow Atarian!
Yeah I can still have a lot of fun with 2600 River Raid, Gas Hog, Dark Cavern and so many more, plus Atari are releasing new carts now, so even that new game itch is covered.
Evercade has lots of Atari and other retro console and computer games covered, plus arcade too.
I really feel a lot of people will step away from modern gaming as it becomes increasingly void of new ideas and ever higher prices. I'll still watch and keep up with releases, but my money is best spent on retro and new software on retro platforms. Besides, retro games respect your time more and don't keep trying to put their hand in your pocket for more money after purchase.
As long as I can continue to play PUBG then that's most of my modern gaming time taken there.
Re: Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Consoles, Games And Accessories
I am glad that I already have all the consoles that I need - Xbox Series, PS5 and Switch1. Outside of that the Evercade, Quest and Atari + range take most of my time anyway. I think it's mostly bye bye to modern gaming for me. Meh.
Besides, you can in 2025 use a VCR Xbox One and still have a good enough experience, cloud for high end and those games which aren't released on it, and all others that are run just fine anyway. I am sure my Series X will be good for another 5 years plus at least. It's probaby all PC and cloud after that anyway... if I want modern gaming at that point. We will see, feeling tapped out at this point, modern gaming = No innovation, diminishing returns on graphics, high prices... Yawn.
Re: Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Dynamic Background For Xbox Series X|S
@GeeForce Yes, amazing to play those classics on a modern console, I just wish they'd use the old IP for some new games too.
Re: Croc Remastered Is Now On Xbox, And The Reviews Are Divided Over It
@Gmork The same reason people also consume classic Movies/TV, Music, books, some of is timeless and entertaining.
I get what you are saying though, the gaming undustry is leaning into it a bit too much. I think this is because it's 'safe', finanacially publishers can afford very few misses, they need lots of hits to keep going in hard finanfical times.
Re: Croc Remastered Is Now On Xbox, And The Reviews Are Divided Over It
I enjoyed this game back when it was released, but I think when I play the remaster it will feel very of it's time - Dated, but with some charm. It's not something I'd pay full price for, in a sale I may pick it up, maybe a deep one on Steam.
Re: Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Dynamic Background For Xbox Series X|S
@GeeForce Hey! A ZX Spectrum like dynamic background would be awesome! MS own Ulitimate so we could have some really nice backgrounds, My namesake included.
Re: Publisher Ratalaika Games Is Delisting 6 'Easy Gamerscore' Titles From The Xbox Store
I have played a few of the games on this list, and some of their other games too. Yeah, they are good for fast and cheap cheevos, but some genuinely are fun too. Of the ones that are being delisted I enjoyed Infestor, I'd recommend that one, oh and Daggerhood was fun too.
Re: PUBG Is Planning A Fresh Start On Xbox Series X|S With 'Impressive' Unreal Engine 5 Visuals
@kezelpaso
I believe the press release only mentioned Unreal 5 for the PC version, with the update to the PS and XB being proper current gen updates rather than the gen aware versions that both platforms currently have. This will still be good as they can squeeze better loading and visuals out of a real update, the performance is already great on current gen anyway. This makes me think that the old gen version will be left behind by the end of the year with support withdrawn and access to it closed. No way they will service cross gen updates and the PC, they'd be spread too thin.
Re: Talking Point: What Should Microsoft Call The '2027' Xbox Console & Handheld?
@Foxx_64740 Haha, great minds then!
Xbox 6 makes sense doesn't it? No more boring complaints about the naming convention they follow.
Re: Site News: An Update About The Pure Xbox YouTube Channel
Sorry to hear this, good luck for the future!
It is of course indicitive of where Xbox is as a brand right now, sadly. Others entities to follow no doubt...
Re: Talking Point: What Should Microsoft Call The '2027' Xbox Console & Handheld?
@Foxx_64740
This is exactly what I have posted previously on here, did you copy me?
The new Xbox IS the 6th Xbox (One X was basically a generational leap over the One, therefore it fits).
Home Console - Xbox 6
Portable Console - Xbox Portable
Clear naming convention that makes sense, they should do it... But they won't will they?! Hmmm
Re: Talking Point: Whatever Happened To The Xbox Elite Controller Series 3?
I still have my first gen Elite Controller, as I was awaiting a third iteration. This far into the waiting game I have considered jumping in on the Elite 2 a few times but have stopped myself. I've looked at maybe getting a Gamsir , Scuff or others recently, but have decided to wait a little longer, let's see what happens.
Re: Xbox Is Delivering Some Of Its 'Biggest Updates Ever' As Forza & Age Move To PS5
@dskatter Ah really? That is an odd decision, there are millions of PS4s still being used out there, and an Xbox One version ready to be ported. They missed out on a lot of sales there. Funny to think it's still a last gen Xbox exclusive. 🤣
Re: PlayStation's New AI Experiment Is Reminding Xbox Fans Of 'Project Milo'
Ah yes Milo. MS were ridiculed about it as it was deemed creepy. MS were just ahead of their time, again! They just can't seem to convert their innovations and ideas, instead others do it later and with greater success. Must be so frustrating for them.
Re: Xbox Is Delivering Some Of Its 'Biggest Updates Ever' As Forza & Age Move To PS5
I'm looking forward to seeing the analysis of the PS4 version (I assume it's going to last gen too). The Forza series was very well optimised for the Xbox One generation. I think they will be identical, or maybe a little better draw distance, Motorsport and Horizon were all already 1080p anyway.
Re: Talking Point: If The Next-Gen Xbox Is More 'PC-Like', Will You Still Buy It?
Right now I think the next Xbox being a console/PC hybrid is the only way I will be buying it, so yeah, I hope it happens.
They have to be different to Sony, and they have acknowledged that, so I think this will happen.
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox Is Done Trying To Convince PS5 & Switch Players To Move Over
@fatpunkslim Do you really believe that FH6 will release 4 years later on PS? I hope that you are proved to be correct, it would be a very smart way to sell Xbox consoles, tease PS owners with the latest but now old game in a series, then make them jump for the new shiny. I just don't see it, I think it will be a same day release across all formats.
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox Is Done Trying To Convince PS5 & Switch Players To Move Over
Instead his current strategy is to move all Xbox owners over to Sony and Nintendo. Haha
Re: Two More Xbox First-Party Games Are Moving To PS5 In 2025
@Kaloudz
Wow, they really are bringing back Buffy! Will it work now? Or is it too 'of it's time'? Really hoping it will be like the old days.
At this point it's clear that all games will be on PS5 and this site continually mentioning it seems to indicate an intention to be multiformat anyway. That's fine, it's a great site and I play on all consoles, but the constant articles may be annoying some users... I guess that's good for engagement.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
@ZAHMED Hope so mate, I've always enjoyed this site, and community. 😊
Re: Xbox Leaker Believes Gears Collection Is Real, Will Launch On PS5 Day One
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Re: Xbox Leaker Believes Gears Collection Is Real, Will Launch On PS5 Day One
At this point all I can say is... LOL. 🤷🏻
Re: Halo PS5 Rumours Resurface Following Forza Horizon 5 Announcement
The strategy is clear, they will put it on PS for sure, and if they are following their strategy they should. A PS is an Xbox. 💁🏻🤦🏻
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
@Coletrain If it rebrands to Pure Gaming and becomes a PS, Nintendo, PC and mobile site then fantastic. That's where all the Xbox games will be anyway, and remember everything is an Xbox now, MS said it themselves.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
@Trmn8r Yep, Sega, Atari, Xbox. ☹️
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
@ZAHMED I personally think it very very unlikely that Sony will start making all their games available on Xbox and Nintendo. Do you really think that? What would be their incentive to do that?
My comments on this site were made with sadness, and well wishes to the staff. Do you actually recall that the site has shut down once already due to the lack of popularity of the Xbox brand? I was here for it, it happened... and I predict it will happen again (sadly).
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
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Re: Forza Horizon 5 Officially Announced For PS5, Drifts Over In Spring 2025
As a multi platform gamer who has always preferred the Xbox I am saddened by this as it is clearly signalling the end times of the current platform. Yeah everything may go cloud anyway but I feel MS have jumped too soon. The sales and therefore support of the next console (if it happens) will be pitiful. Perhaps a PC with an Xbox mode could work, maybe a handheld version, but yeah it's done as we know it. Expect gaming to get more expensive under a greedy Sony without direct competition...
I’ve enjoyed every Xbox generation since the OG, it has been my primary platform, and prefer the controller, achievements and the whole ecosystem in general. I guess I now have to consider my XSX and XSS as legacy retro devices that I play my massive digital library on. That library better stay accessible for free and not put behind a streaming subscription paywall. I think I should download my entire digital library to USB harddrives/SSDs just in case, they can sit happily in a drawer as a back up.
Re: GTA 6 Raising Prices To '$80 Or Even $100' Could Cause Industry To Follow Suit, Says Analyst
£80 - £100 for a game? Nah, I will stick to my huge backlog, or retro games, lots to play.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Series S Could Have Big Impact On The Nintendo Switch 2
The next COD may be a Switch 2 release, and be very similar to the Series S version. MS signed that ten year deal to take COD to Nintendo after all.
Re: Microsoft CEO: 'We Are Redefining What It Means To Be An Xbox Fan'
Xbox has been my primary console since the OG, and I have built a massive digital library up to now. My concern is that that libary, how will I access it (locally, for free and no sub required).
Right now it looks like I will have to keep my Series X as an 'Xbox Portal' as they are likely to stop making consoles soon. Even if they do make one more gen I feel that with the current strategy the sales will be so abysmal it will ensure it is the final one and I may skip it anyway.
In principal I don't care if Xbox games appear on other platforms, fine, my enjoyment is not spoilt, but Sony and Nintendo won't do it so basically no-one will need to buy an Xbox for new games = Death of sales. People will buy a PS or Nintendo.
Back to my digital library that I once felt confident as safe, not any more. It's basically on my Series X. Meh, sad times for Xbox, a brand I have enjoyed for all these years, being killed off by stupid decisions.
I have been playing less and less modern games over the last year, instead playing Atari 2600/7800 and Evercade games. If I want to play new stuff perhaps it should be purchased on PC, off to Steam I guess... Glad I never got that Xbox tattoo! Haha
Re: Lots Of Games Are Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2024
Destiny 2 - What is worth buying, from a single player point of view?
Re: Surprise! Death Stranding Director's Cut Is Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
As a multi plat gamer I could have played this at any point on my PS5... but I haven't. I am glad it's come to Xbox though so others have the chance to play it.
As Xbox is my prefered platform I'll look out for analysis videos to see how well the port has been done, you never know, at the dicounted price I may try it, unlikely though.
Re: Ryse: Son Of Rome - The Story Behind This Classic Xbox One Launch Title
Underrated game, I really enjoyed this one. It deserved a sequel.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 'Universal Icons' Car Pack Brings Star-Studded Lineup To Xbox
I am bit out of touch with the DLC for this game. I take it this and the Fast X DLC are not included in the premium FH5? Are there any others which are being sold separately too?
Re: UK Retailer GAME Reportedly Swapping Core Staff To Zero Hour Contracts
This shambling corpse of a terrible business should have died years and years ago, finally it looks like the end is nigh. Sad for people who lose their job, won't miss the shop at all.
Who actually uses Game?!? Ah, that's why it's on it's deathbed. Haha
Re: The Original Xbox 'S Controller' Is Being Remade By Hyperkin
Loved this controller back in the day. Will buy one for sure.
Re: Talking Point: What Was The Greatest Xbox 360 Game Of All Time?
Easy, but I'll give you my top three. No one is gonna agree on this, ah well, here goes...
1. Deadly Premonition
2. Crackdown 2
3. Saints Row the Third
Ok, 4, The Walking Dead
Re: Xbox's Antstream Arcade Is Adding These 27 Bandai Namco Classics
@Amigator Nope. For me on Xbox, mobile and PC it works great, both on wired and wifi.
Re: Xbox's Antstream Arcade Is Adding These 27 Bandai Namco Classics
Antstream is great, I have used it for a while, pre Xbox launch. I highly recommend. I am a lifetime subscriber on Xbox too.
However, it did miss the Namco games badly on Xbox, and the loss of the Warner games was a huge blow. This goes some way to making things right, so thanks to them.
I'd really like the Warner games back though, especially:
720
Championship Sprint
Defender
Gauntlet
Gauntlet 2
Robotron: 2084
Smash TV
Spyhunter
Stargate (Defender 2)
Super Sprint
Total Carnage
Wizard of War
I'm sure many others will miss some of their other games too, but for me these being gone leaves a massive hole.
Re: Microsoft Rep Issues Statement In Response To MS Rewards Concerns
@themightyant Again, of course you could, but MS don't have to have the rewards scheme at all. Sure it's an incentive to push their products, but they could choose another path to push their products. It's a nice bonus and I am greatful for it. Again, look at Nintendo and Sony's equivalent schemes and see what you think. I say this as a mutliplat gamer, so I am fully aware. We have had it good (too good!), so enjoy it whilst you can.
Re: Microsoft Rep Issues Statement In Response To MS Rewards Concerns
@FatalBubbles Of course, that's how things work online, everywhere, we all understand that.
That doesn't mean that they are obligated to give us anything in return for our clicks. It's a nice bonus for us.
Re: Microsoft Rep Issues Statement In Response To MS Rewards Concerns
The free ride had to end sometime, it was far far too generous.
Although... the ride is actually still ongoing, just less generous, so enjoy it whilst you can folks... and try not to be too entitled, it's still way better then their competitors offer and they are under absolutely zero obligation to give you stuff for just clicking on things. It really has been, and continues to be pretty great.
Re: Talking Point: Three Months Since It Ended, Are You Missing Xbox Games With Gold?
People complained that the games were crap and a waste of time. I always argued that 'lesser' games were less likely to be already owned by most people and therefore worthwhile, games many wouldn't usually buy. Some gems were in there, occasionally.
Well, the moaners got what they wanted and now we actually get less bang for our buck as a Gamepass Ultimate subscriber.
Re: Digital Foundry Thinks 60FPS Starfield Is Now 'More Viable' On Xbox Series X
120hz/40fps mode at least is surely possible on both X and S. Make it happen.
Re: Team Green Reflects On 22 Years Since The Birth Of Xbox
I loved the original Xbox. I already had a GameCube when I got one, and it was just night and day better. Later I also got a PS2 (this was the start of me owning all big 3 consoles each generation) and yeah it had some nice exclusives, but mutliplat games were so much better on Xbox. I remember playing FIFA on both, glitchy and with slowdown on PS2, super smooth on Xbox.
Re: RoboCop: Rogue City Is Solid On Xbox Series S, But It's Missing Some Next-Gen Features
Unreal Engine 5 is having a bumpy ride across all the consoles so I actually think this is a good turnout. I do question the wisdom of using it tbh, it's not performing well enough to justify using, sure it can be pretty, but most games have been low res, low framrate or both... So not so pretty.
If I was a developer I'd use UE4. I just don't know if UE5 will ever perform well this generation, maybe it's an engine for the next gen, unless they can seriously optimise it.