@FraserG I personally think the smarter alternative would have been to just add an additional tier rather than enforce additions that folks may not want. I have to say though, the addition of Fortnite Crew is a smart move.
@FraserG I think we'll see more PlayStation Studios titles getting native Xbox versions eventually (on the Xbox Store itself) considering how well Helldivers 2 has performed.
Surely just a matter of time?
110%. Absolutely. MS practically pulled the rug on exclusivity. It's certainly only a matter of time before native versions arrive IMO.
@FarmDog08 It was pretty amazing wasn't it. I personally loved the plot, and the open world setting. I hope they stick with it but I firmly believe they'll go back to basics.
@AccessibleDaydream Thanks for taking the time with me there I've always held off on them because I used to believe that they were for (mostly) very serious gamers that play e-sports and such, or casual players that blast CoD all week haha. However, I've recently learned that they're actually pretty amazing for even general use. I do hear that they don't last long though?
My daughter keeps asking me for this but I'm curious as to how accessible it is. Kid / family games are great but it sucks when they make them a little too difficult for little ones.
I loved the campaign for Infinite, and was gutted they didn't build on the campaign area with expansions (ODST etc...) but I very much enjoy the IP so I'll take anything.
They aughta just remaster Lost and Blue, just to gauge interest. It'd be a cheap investment for a potentially huge return if they did that and multiplat released them.
@Markatron84 Yup, that's my problem with them. They're just overwhelmingly convoluted IMO. I glad people find enjoyment in them, but for me, I like my games more straightforward and less complex. I play to escape stress, not find it lol.
Interested to see what changes this makes to EA as the years fly by, but I don't think we will see any massive differences in the immediate short-term.
Good to know. This should give the series a much needed boost in addition to SH2. Let's hope that it continues to bring new games in the franchise as time goes on.
@jesse_dylan Yeah pricing has always annoyed me for digital games. Same as returns. It's such a bonkers system that needs better regulating. Thanks for the lowdown though bud, I'll download it and give it a smash after E33.
@Markatron84 Lmao! I've given up waiting on that. May as well beg for a quick remaster before expecting that game to find its launch - just like Beyond Good and Evil.
If it hits GP I'll definitely give it a spin. That said, the PoP trilogy is the best there ever was. I hope they remaster the collection at some point.
With a 7 in the title... of course this is going to be an issue at some point. I personally think they need to step away from Black Ops now and start a fresh sub-IP. Blops 1 worked so well because it went back in time, which is a setting that's universally loved in games like this - same as WaW.
@wildcat_kickz Haha, better late than never! Thanks man. I assumed that that would be the case. Can you imagine spending hundreds of hours in the game and accidentally loading up a mod... O_o
I'd rather they released for the PS5 as close to launch as possible. This is the perfect game for cross plat release and given how popular FH5 was on PS, FH6 will no doubt smash records.
This may be the first FH game I play in a long while. The setting is going to be amazing, and the gameplay (if they strike a solid balance between modern Japan and cultural Japan) will be sublime. Certainly hope the release date for PS5 isn't too far post launch though.
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Re: Xbox Reveals New Conversion Rates For Game Pass Premium & Ultimate
@Kezelpaso I would agree with Premium being the better option. I haven't read everything yet, but I'm curious, does Premium also get day one releases?
Re: Xbox Game Pass Premium May Be The Best-Value Tier Right Now, With Almost 50 Games Added
@FraserG I personally think the smarter alternative would have been to just add an additional tier rather than enforce additions that folks may not want. I have to say though, the addition of Fortnite Crew is a smart move.
Re: Fortnite Crew's $11.99 Subscription Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
It's a very, very clever addition IMO. Any Fortnite fan that has GP / Xbox would jump on this.
Re: Sarah Bond Says Fans Will Soon Be Able To Play PlayStation Studios Games On An Xbox Device
@FraserG I think we'll see more PlayStation Studios titles getting native Xbox versions eventually (on the Xbox Store itself) considering how well Helldivers 2 has performed.
Surely just a matter of time?
110%. Absolutely. MS practically pulled the rug on exclusivity. It's certainly only a matter of time before native versions arrive IMO.
Re: Halo Studios Will Talk More About Future Projects At World Championship Next Month
@FarmDog08 It was pretty amazing wasn't it. I personally loved the plot, and the open world setting. I hope they stick with it but I firmly believe they'll go back to basics.
Re: Xbox Exec Questioned About Elite Series 3 Controller, Offers Slight Tease For The Future
@AccessibleDaydream Thanks for taking the time with me there I've always held off on them because I used to believe that they were for (mostly) very serious gamers that play e-sports and such, or casual players that blast CoD all week haha. However, I've recently learned that they're actually pretty amazing for even general use. I do hear that they don't last long though?
Re: LEGO Party! Is Getting Some Excellent Reviews Ahead Of Its Xbox Launch
My daughter keeps asking me for this but I'm curious as to how accessible it is. Kid / family games are great but it sucks when they make them a little too difficult for little ones.
Re: Halo Studios Will Talk More About Future Projects At World Championship Next Month
I loved the campaign for Infinite, and was gutted they didn't build on the campaign area with expansions (ODST etc...) but I very much enjoy the IP so I'll take anything.
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate Gets Last-Minute Delay, Out On Xbox In Late November
Day on for me. I can wait a while longer but this one has me very excited. I love freshly made old retro-like games.
Re: Xbox Boss Names Four Franchises That Fans Keep Asking To See Revived
They aughta just remaster Lost and Blue, just to gauge interest. It'd be a cheap investment for a potentially huge return if they did that and multiplat released them.
Re: Microsoft Rewards Set To Remove 'Direct' Xbox Game Pass Redemptions From October 1st
Doesn't bother me too much. It should just work out as "get a month free" then "pay for a month" rinse and repeat.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Adds First-Party Game To 'Leaving Soon' Section, But Don't Panic
@Markatron84 Yup, that's my problem with them. They're just overwhelmingly convoluted IMO. I glad people find enjoyment in them, but for me, I like my games more straightforward and less complex. I play to escape stress, not find it lol.
Re: Silent Hill F Hits Impressive Sales Milestone Just One Day After Multiplatform Release
@DeadSpace I think I read somewhere that the next remake is multiplat. Unless I crossed my wires somewhere.
Re: Xbox Exec Questioned About Elite Series 3 Controller, Offers Slight Tease For The Future
Depending on the price, I might just pick up the next Elite. I've never had a premium controller before.
Re: Four New Games Added To Xbox Retro Classics In September 2025
Never even heard of these. Truth be told I don't really utilize the retro feature as much as I thought I would.
Re: Report: AAA The Lord Of The Rings Game In Development With Third-Person Gameplay
I'm willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. Hopefully it pans out a hell of a lot better than Gollum lol.
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025
Farmbotic and The Relic look right up my street.
Re: First ROG Xbox Ally Unboxing Appears Online Prior To Release
It says private video when I load up the page.
Re: EA To Be Acquired By Consortium Of Investors For $55 Billion USD
Interested to see what changes this makes to EA as the years fly by, but I don't think we will see any massive differences in the immediate short-term.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Adds First-Party Game To 'Leaving Soon' Section, But Don't Panic
These games don't really interest me to be fair. I just don't have the mental capacity to suss out all the systems lol.
Re: Silent Hill F Hits Impressive Sales Milestone Just One Day After Multiplatform Release
Good to know. This should give the series a much needed boost in addition to SH2. Let's hope that it continues to bring new games in the franchise as time goes on.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2025
@Decimateh Me too lol! I just hope it's not in preview for too long. Slime Rancher 2 spent forever in there.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 27-28)
@BattleMonkey Thanks brother!
Re: Capcom Is Bringing The First Two Monster Hunter Stories Games To Xbox In 2025
@jesse_dylan Yeah pricing has always annoyed me for digital games. Same as returns. It's such a bonkers system that needs better regulating. Thanks for the lowdown though bud, I'll download it and give it a smash after E33.
Re: Xbox Fan Gets Physical Refund From Bethesda Over Cancelled Redfall DLC
@EdgarTheBug Lmao! Man, what a classic. I'm gunna have to watch the trilogy again now. We can safely forget about the fourth movie... O-o
Re: Ubisoft Might Be Bringing Prince Of Persia To Xbox Game Pass Soon
@Markatron84 Lmao! I've given up waiting on that. May as well beg for a quick remaster before expecting that game to find its launch - just like Beyond Good and Evil.
Re: Talking Point: So, Did You End Up Pre-Ordering The ROG Xbox Ally?
Too expensive for my blood, but, it clearly seems to be selling well.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2025
Very solid month, and we haven't even had the full reveal yet.
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (September 29 - October 3)
Alien has me intrigued, but I'll wait for other players to leave feedback before I jump the gun.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 27-28)
Finally finished E33 so just got post-game content to work through.
Re: FF7 Remake Director Talks Developing For Xbox Series S, Praises The 'Solid' Hardware
Day one for me. Loved the OG version.
Re: Ubisoft Might Be Bringing Prince Of Persia To Xbox Game Pass Soon
If it hits GP I'll definitely give it a spin. That said, the PoP trilogy is the best there ever was. I hope they remaster the collection at some point.
Re: Call Of Duty Dev Admits 'Worry' About Franchise Fatigue With Black Ops 7
With a 7 in the title... of course this is going to be an issue at some point. I personally think they need to step away from Black Ops now and start a fresh sub-IP. Blops 1 worked so well because it went back in time, which is a setting that's universally loved in games like this - same as WaW.
Re: Forza Horizon 6's Map The 'Biggest Yet' As Dev Confirms Tokyo City Location
Genuinely excited for this, but I hope they get some stunning country in there too - not just neon and lights.
Re: The ROG Xbox Ally Is Rapidly Selling Out At Retailers Around The World
Glad at the very least, that it's at least meeting their initial demands. I assume this will put the 2027 model back on the drawing board
Re: Xbox Fan Gets Physical Refund From Bethesda Over Cancelled Redfall DLC
@EdgarTheBug You're more than welcome. I have to say though, all I hear in my head when I see your profile pic is "more sugar" lol.
Re: The Witcher 3 Is Getting Mod Support On Xbox, But It's Been Delayed To 2026
@wildcat_kickz Haha, better late than never! Thanks man. I assumed that that would be the case. Can you imagine spending hundreds of hours in the game and accidentally loading up a mod... O_o
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 25)
@DonnieTACO I've heard that too. Someone told me that it's a good RPG, but not the best Mana game.
Re: Capcom Is Bringing The First Two Monster Hunter Stories Games To Xbox In 2025
@jesse_dylan When you say the gameplay is different, do you mean the core loop of killing monsters > getting loot > killing bigger monsters? Etc...
Re: Aniimo's Latest Xbox Trailer Has An Everwild-Meets-Pokémon Vibe
@Lup Lmao!!! THAT, is absolutely magical!
Re: Xbox Fan Gets Physical Refund From Bethesda Over Cancelled Redfall DLC
@Nintendo4Sonic Me and you both. Hunter the Reckoning, Nightmare Creatures, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more.
As for Redfall, it's well worth a try to see if you enjoy it. It's not as bad as people make out IMO.
Re: Review: Silent Hill F (Xbox) - A New Front For Konami As Silent Hill Makes Its Return
@Decimateh Yeah the be fair that's true.
Re: Xbox Fan Gets Physical Refund From Bethesda Over Cancelled Redfall DLC
@EdgarTheBug I agree. So long as one of them do it, I'll be happy. Those were really good, fun games. Especially for fans of the IP.
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 25)
I'll be downloading Visions. I hear though, of the two Mana games that came to Xbox last year, that Visions is the weaker one...
Re: Aniimo's Latest Xbox Trailer Has An Everwild-Meets-Pokémon Vibe
I bet Nintendo will be watching this one very closely lol.
Re: Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven Is Shadow Dropping Today On Xbox Series X|S
The price is great for what you're getting. I loved the OG version and if this manages to live up to that, there's a lot to unpack and enjoy.
Re: Xbox Confirms Forza Horizon 6 Will Come To PS5, But Not On Launch
I'd rather they released for the PS5 as close to launch as possible. This is the perfect game for cross plat release and given how popular FH5 was on PS, FH6 will no doubt smash records.
Re: Capcom Is Bringing The First Two Monster Hunter Stories Games To Xbox In 2025
Are these any good (I only played World and Rise)?
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Devs Discuss Why Japan Was 'Right Fit' & When To Expect Gameplay
This may be the first FH game I play in a long while. The setting is going to be amazing, and the gameplay (if they strike a solid balance between modern Japan and cultural Japan) will be sublime. Certainly hope the release date for PS5 isn't too far post launch though.
Re: Roundup: All The Reveals From The Xbox Showcase At Tokyo Game Show 2025
Lot's a neat reveals and showcases here but Fatal Frame steals the show for me. That's gunna be one hell of a solid game.