Is all I've wanted to hear from the dev since the game released. Best game I've played in my 40 years of life. The limits are endless with this franchise.
@YungCizzle24 I cant tell you what their plans are, but I do fully anticipate that they will make big waves next gen. Everything we know so far (about the console and MS' current movements) point to a very interesting gen.
@WildConcept6 Could not agree more with what you've said. Unfortunately, too, is that in a lot of cases, early access also means player-led-choices. So devs will cater for the early access players (and sometimes even alter their own visions) which is both good and bad if you ask me.
@Millionski I absolutely agree. In fact I think that's one strong area that Sony got one good foot forward. Keeping their kits the same minus a disc drive is exactly what MS should have done IMO.
Next gen is going to be huge for Xbox. They've clearly got a vision for the future and plan on challenging the landscape we've all known for decades. I say bring it on.
Call me heartless but what a load of nonsense. What did they want? A quiet market space in an already massively heavily contended market? Give me a break.
It fascinates me how so many games need early access these days. This sort of game alone was churned out quite a bit (with no post internet fixes) long ago.
Visual drawbacks don't bother me. It's a budget console and we should expect reflected results. Either way I'm glad this seems to be going down so well.
@JayJ Ah of course! You're spot on! I forgot the Xbox OG had Shenmue 2 going for it. It was just the one disk at that point wasn't it? I might have to go back and play the first two, but no matter what, I aint buying another game in the series until they finish the plot.
@BIGWILL12251979 Ha, not long to wait brother! I oved HK (did you play it?) and was surprised by how well it managed to nail the tough-but-fair gameplay. Looking forward to this.
I've played both the OG and the last version, and am really looking forward to playing this version too. It's gunna be a good time when this beauty lands.
I just hope we don't see a huge surge in FPS of the same type and era. This tends to happen when success is in the air and it drowns out a lot of great contenders.
Japan would be an exceptional location. Between the landscapes and the city, it could be the biggest release yet - and if they cross plat release day one (which they absolutely shout), I daresay it will smash records for the IP.
Man, what a gorgeous looking game. I absolutely loved Hollow Knight so this is high up on my list. It's not as hard as it looks either (HK) so I am hoping this is the same.
They know what they're doing and they're one of the more interesting of MS Studios IMO. I think they'll be more than okay with whatever they have cooking.
@Millionski I'm not a tech savvy person, and you may know the answer to this more than I do, but could PC not play console games natively? Or does that require emulators? (which I know can be pretty hit and miss).
@Coletrain That's a very good point. I'd definitely be happy to have one as a supplement to play the games that suit it, but I wont do that until next gen so hopefully MS reignite the plans to make their first party version.
@nomither6 I might just do that bud. The first one pops up on offer for like £5 so I'll grab it next time it's on offer. I always wondered why the first game always cost more than the sequel during deal weeks.
Halloween! Made by the same people that made F13? o_O That will be huge. Styx and Tormented look amazing too.
Very interested in 1348 Ex Voto, that one looks pretty decent, as does Edge of Memories.
The Blood of Dawnwalker takes top spot for me here though. This one caught me off guard when it first showcased its cinematic. What a great look story.
@Millionski Honestly, I think next Xbox will play not too differently to the Rogs. I think we will be able to play Xbox and PC Xbox, from the console, with streaming available for both. I also think these handhelds (and other supported handhelds down the line) will also play Xbox PC natively, with streaming for console games.
That's pretty big to me. For instance, there's a game on game pass today classed Blacksmith. Sadly it's only on PC game pass and not Xbox. That wont be a problem if I could play PC from the next Xbox, nor is it a problem if I had one of these Rog handhelds. If they can really remove all these barriers, we're in for an amazing and accessible future.
The SE presence was great! Overall though, SH and FF (during the event so far) together with Triangle and FF, have my attention the most. Either way, it's been amazing so far.
I couldn't stick with the first one due to the lighting, but I'm hoping this one isn't too flashy because the first one was funny as hell and this one looks just as hilarious.
Yeah the tech chat goes way over my head but on face value, and on paper, these Rogs sounds like little beasts. If the price is right (or close to what's leaked) then I think for what you're getting, it's worth it.
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Re: Xbox Highlights Six Of The Best Indie Releases This Month (August 2025)
Moonlighter 2 should be here when they do this next year. What a phenomenal game.
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Looking forward to this based on the nem system alone, that should implemented in other games imo.
Re: Expedition 33 Dev Says More Games Are Coming In The 'Clair Obscur' Franchise
this is not the end of the Clair Obscur franchise
Is all I've wanted to hear from the dev since the game released. Best game I've played in my 40 years of life. The limits are endless with this franchise.
Re: Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Coming To More Game Pass Members, Along With Some PC Titles
Not bad at all. MS seem to be making a lot of good moves lately but I think a lot of what we see is them setting themselves up for the upcoming gen.
Re: Helldivers 2 Has No Xbox Reviews Yet, So Here's What The Players Are Saying So Far
@Ricky-Spanish I'll splash out on pay day my friend. Might just catch you for a game or two
Re: Helldivers 2's Player Count Spikes Massively Following Xbox Series X|S Release
Glad to see this sort of feedback. Goes to show that cross play and multiplat releasing (both ways) is mutually beneficial.
Re: Five Ubisoft Games Acquired By Atari, All Set To Be Re-Released On Xbox
Cold Fear was very good IMO. I'd definitely give that a smash.
Re: Call Of Duty Team Responds To Feedback That They've 'Drifted From What Made COD Unique'
Would not a simple fix be to offer a small alternative list of game modes that disable licensed skins?
Re: You Can Play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds For Free On Xbox This Weekend
I actually might give this a spin if I catch a few hours. Didn't really rate the others that much. Fun, but not addictive.
Re: No Man's Sky Gets Massive 'Voyagers' Update, Out Now On Xbox Game Pass
These guys are next level. I do wonder when they will make a sequel or do something different. I cant see NMS making money forever.
Re: Helldivers 2 Has No Xbox Reviews Yet, So Here's What The Players Are Saying So Far
@Ricky-Spanish I'm thinking of it bud. It looks a hell of a lot of fun.
Re: Final Fantasy Boss Says 'There's No Real Need' For Next-Gen Consoles Like A Series X Successor
@YungCizzle24 I cant tell you what their plans are, but I do fully anticipate that they will make big waves next gen. Everything we know so far (about the console and MS' current movements) point to a very interesting gen.
Re: EA's Skate Reboot Is Officially Releasing For Free On Xbox This September
@WildConcept6 Could not agree more with what you've said. Unfortunately, too, is that in a lot of cases, early access also means player-led-choices. So devs will cater for the early access players (and sometimes even alter their own visions) which is both good and bad if you ask me.
Re: Helldivers 2 Has No Xbox Reviews Yet, So Here's What The Players Are Saying So Far
@Millionski I absolutely agree. In fact I think that's one strong area that Sony got one good foot forward. Keeping their kits the same minus a disc drive is exactly what MS should have done IMO.
Re: Final Fantasy Boss Says 'There's No Real Need' For Next-Gen Consoles Like A Series X Successor
Next gen is going to be huge for Xbox. They've clearly got a vision for the future and plan on challenging the landscape we've all known for decades. I say bring it on.
Re: You'll Soon Be Able To See 'Personalised' Ads On Your Xbox Dashboard
Add never have and never will bother me. I don't boot up my console and spend more than a few seconds at the dashboard...
Re: Indie Dev Frustrated Over Hollow Knight: Silksong Reveal, Delays New Game Because Of It
Call me heartless but what a load of nonsense. What did they want? A quiet market space in an already massively heavily contended market? Give me a break.
Re: EA's Skate Reboot Is Officially Releasing For Free On Xbox This September
It fascinates me how so many games need early access these days. This sort of game alone was churned out quite a bit (with no post internet fixes) long ago.
Re: Helldivers 2 Has No Xbox Reviews Yet, So Here's What The Players Are Saying So Far
Visual drawbacks don't bother me. It's a budget console and we should expect reflected results. Either way I'm glad this seems to be going down so well.
Re: Review: Gears Of War: Reloaded - An Xbox Classic That Flourishes On Modern Hardware
Really looking forward to getting hands on with this at the weekend.
Re: Shemnue 3 To Make Xbox Debut With 'Enhanced' Version For Series X|S
@JayJ Ah of course! You're spot on! I forgot the Xbox OG had Shenmue 2 going for it. It was just the one disk at that point wasn't it? I might have to go back and play the first two, but no matter what, I aint buying another game in the series until they finish the plot.
Re: Seven Xbox-Related Events To Look Out For At Gamescom 2025
@BIGWILL12251979 Ha, not long to wait brother! I oved HK (did you play it?) and was surprised by how well it managed to nail the tough-but-fair gameplay. Looking forward to this.
Re: Poll: With 'Reloaded' On The Horizon, How Many Times Have You Completed Gears Of War 1?
I've played both the OG and the last version, and am really looking forward to playing this version too. It's gunna be a good time when this beauty lands.
Re: Opinion: Delta Force Is Solid On Xbox, But Another Upcoming FPS Runs Rings Around It
I just hope we don't see a huge surge in FPS of the same type and era. This tends to happen when success is in the air and it drowns out a lot of great contenders.
Re: Gallery: 15 Exclusive Photos From The Xbox Booth At Gamescom 2025
That Indiana Jones spread is amazing. It's a shame EGX (UK) seemingly isn't a thing these days :/
Re: The New LEGO Batman Looks Like A Spiritual Successor To The Arkham Games
I really liked TDK saga so I'm definitely going to pick this up. The first LEGO Batman was one of the finest in the LEGO series IMO.
Re: Roundup: Here's What People Are Saying About The ROG Xbox Ally At Gamescom 2025
Glad that the feedback so far is so good for it. It seems to be quite universal.
Re: Former Call Of Duty & Apex Legends Dev Joins Halo Studios As Creative Director
Not sure what this means for the IP overall, but I love Halo (aside from Halo 3, which sucked) and cant wait to see where it goes next.
Re: Xbox's Multi-Store Approach Comes Together In New 'My Apps' Feature For PC & ROG Xbox Ally
Accessibility is going to be key next gen, and I'm all for it. Barriers and divides have ruled the industry for too long.
Re: Stylish Xbox Game Pass Platformer REPLACED Gets New Preview Ahead Of 2026 Launch
The visuals here look amazing. Definitely one to keep on the old radar.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
No doubt give this a smash in due course. I never really got into this series and only ever played MGS 2.
Re: Roundup: All The Big Reveals From Xbox's Second Gamescom 2025 Livestream
Really impressed with GC this year. Lot's of announcements and heaps of diversity.
Re: Three Xbox Game Pass Titles Revealed During Second Gamescom Broadcast
Wildekin looks amazing, as does Silksong.
Re: Forza Fans Speculate Horizon 6 Location With Japanese Kei Cars Confirmed
Japan would be an exceptional location. Between the landscapes and the city, it could be the biggest release yet - and if they cross plat release day one (which they absolutely shout), I daresay it will smash records for the IP.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Finally Heading To Xbox Game Pass This September
Man, what a gorgeous looking game. I absolutely loved Hollow Knight so this is high up on my list. It's not as hard as it looks either (HK) so I am hoping this is the same.
Re: 'Halloween: The Game' Is The Next Xbox Frightfest From Horror Masters Illfonic
I hope this plays more like F13 and less like Texas. Texas was okay, but it didn't have that magic that F13 had (even with all its issues).
Re: ASUS Unveils The ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller
Oh so it was just a controller? Lol. I was hoping for haptics etc... Still, that being said, that is one good looking pad.
Re: Xbox Studio Double Fine Is Working On Multiple Games, All New IP
They know what they're doing and they're one of the more interesting of MS Studios IMO. I think they'll be more than okay with whatever they have cooking.
Re: ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Gets Official October 2025 Release Date
@Millionski I'm not a tech savvy person, and you may know the answer to this more than I do, but could PC not play console games natively? Or does that require emulators? (which I know can be pretty hit and miss).
Re: ROG Xbox Ally Games Will Detail 30FPS Vs. 60FPS Frame Rate Targets Upfront
@Coletrain That's a very good point. I'd definitely be happy to have one as a supplement to play the games that suit it, but I wont do that until next gen so hopefully MS reignite the plans to make their first party version.
Re: Xbox Vet Rod Fergusson Has Been Drafted In To Help Launch BioShock 4
@nomither6 I might just do that bud. The first one pops up on offer for like £5 so I'll grab it next time it's on offer. I always wondered why the first game always cost more than the sequel during deal weeks.
Re: Shemnue 3 To Make Xbox Debut With 'Enhanced' Version For Series X|S
@JayJ I had no idea it wasn't released over there. Why the heck would they release it here in the UK and not in the US? o-O
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From The Future Games Show At Gamescom 2025
Halloween! Made by the same people that made F13? o_O That will be huge. Styx and Tormented look amazing too.
Very interested in 1348 Ex Voto, that one looks pretty decent, as does Edge of Memories.
The Blood of Dawnwalker takes top spot for me here though. This one caught me off guard when it first showcased its cinematic. What a great look story.
Re: Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Revealed During First Gamescom Broadcast
@Lup I'll have to give it a whirl lol. If it's as fast as it looks, I'm sadly out of luck...
Re: ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Gets Official October 2025 Release Date
@Millionski Honestly, I think next Xbox will play not too differently to the Rogs. I think we will be able to play Xbox and PC Xbox, from the console, with streaming available for both. I also think these handhelds (and other supported handhelds down the line) will also play Xbox PC natively, with streaming for console games.
That's pretty big to me. For instance, there's a game on game pass today classed Blacksmith. Sadly it's only on PC game pass and not Xbox. That wont be a problem if I could play PC from the next Xbox, nor is it a problem if I had one of these Rog handhelds. If they can really remove all these barriers, we're in for an amazing and accessible future.
Re: Roundup: All The Big Reveals From Xbox's First Gamescom 2025 Livestream
The SE presence was great! Overall though, SH and FF (during the event so far) together with Triangle and FF, have my attention the most. Either way, it's been amazing so far.
Re: High On Life 2 Gets February 2026 Release Date, And Here's 42 Minutes Of Gameplay
I couldn't stick with the first one due to the lighting, but I'm hoping this one isn't too flashy because the first one was funny as hell and this one looks just as hilarious.
Re: Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Revealed During First Gamescom Broadcast
@Lup Is it as fast paced as it looks? O_o
Re: Five Xbox Game Pass Titles Revealed During First Gamescom Broadcast
Powerwash is one I cannot wait for. I wont lie though, it really sucked when the first one came out for one reason...
PS got Final Fantasy Remake.
Xbox got the ability to clean Cloud's bike in Power Wash...
I'm glad those days are behind us now and it aint long until FF comes out to Xbox
Re: The Beefier ROG Xbox Ally X Is Set To Get More Powerful Over Time
Yeah the tech chat goes way over my head but on face value, and on paper, these Rogs sounds like little beasts. If the price is right (or close to what's leaked) then I think for what you're getting, it's worth it.