I don't know the first thing about the technicalities of it to be fair, but from what we've seen so far it seems to me like the option of a performance mode should be there as a standard. I was on the fence about this one as I'm a bit wary of how the combat looks, but at 30 FPS I can happily pass on it.
I don't think they helped themselves by saying they were canceling the last gen versions to get the most out of the new systems. That sets expectations that they clearly haven't met, and they seem to have fallen short of what everyone else seems to find achievable.
I'd love a new one. Wasn't crazy about Soul Reaver but I adored Blood Omen. I asked them several times throughout the survey to bring back Simon Templeman to voice Kain again.
I still find quick resume useful for online games. With GTA I quit to main menu before I leave the game. Then when I come back I've skipped the initial load and just need to join a session.
Good to hear on the dead zones. Might leave it a bit before I go back as it says there will be further updates on it. I honestly have no idea how anyone was playing it as it was at launch. Fine aim control was practically non existant. The last two games felt great to play. Don't get why you'd break something for a new game that was already completely fine in the ones that came before.
I'm midway through and really enjoying it. It's a welcome change of pace. The quoted comment about the main character being like a grandmother is pretty accurate!
I like it the way it is. Totally my fault of course, but I've actually ruined games for myself going for the platinum trophy when the requirements were such a pain. I did it with Fallout 4, swore off trophies for a while, then did it again with AC Valhalla. If I'd played those games without going for the platinum I'd have done the things I wanted, left it at that and had a much better time with the games. Since I've had the Xbox and there is no platinum I've not looked at achievements, and enjoyed myself more as a result.
Just finished Gear of War Judgement which is lovely with the FPS boost. Will also be trying My Friend Pedro, and likely a bit of Forza because I can't seem to have a day go by without that at the moment!
I haven't played these for a while as I prefer co-op to competitive these days. I used to love them though, and MW2 was definitely the favourite. I remember it did get quite killstreak crazy though!
I haven't been brave enough to play Like a Dragon yet. I really don't like turn based stuff, and playing a Yakuza game and not loving it will be tough!
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Re: Reaction: Is 30FPS Good Enough For An Xbox Series X|S Game?
I don't know the first thing about the technicalities of it to be fair, but from what we've seen so far it seems to me like the option of a performance mode should be there as a standard. I was on the fence about this one as I'm a bit wary of how the combat looks, but at 30 FPS I can happily pass on it.
I don't think they helped themselves by saying they were canceling the last gen versions to get the most out of the new systems. That sets expectations that they clearly haven't met, and they seem to have fallen short of what everyone else seems to find achievable.
Re: UK Authority Sets March 2023 Deadline For Verdict On Xbox ActiBlizz Deal
Seems like they are allowing themselves quite a bit of time to mull it over. Wish I could push my work deadlines to next March 😀
Re: 'Legacy Of Kain' Survey Quizzes Fans About Potential Franchise Return
I'd love a new one. Wasn't crazy about Soul Reaver but I adored Blood Omen. I asked them several times throughout the survey to bring back Simon Templeman to voice Kain again.
Re: Phil Spencer Says New Quick Resume Feature Is 'On The List' At Xbox
I still find quick resume useful for online games. With GTA I quit to main menu before I leave the game. Then when I come back I've skipped the initial load and just need to join a session.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The ID@Xbox Fall Showcase 2022?
Have to admit I only managed half an hour of it and switched off. The conversation between the presenter and the fishing game guy was really awkward.
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Saints Row Game To Date?
2 for sure. Played it again recently and still love it.
Re: Talking Point: How Are You Finding As Dusk Falls So Far?
I really enjoyed it. Got a pretty decent outcome too. Normally with these type of games I make all the wrong decisions and everyone has a bad time.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Hit Sniper Elite 5 Gets New Patch, Here's What's Included
Good to hear on the dead zones. Might leave it a bit before I go back as it says there will be further updates on it. I honestly have no idea how anyone was playing it as it was at launch. Fine aim control was practically non existant. The last two games felt great to play. Don't get why you'd break something for a new game that was already completely fine in the ones that came before.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Series 4 Update Introduces The Horizon World Cup, New Showcases
@antstephenson not so much 😃
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Series 4 Update Introduces The Horizon World Cup, New Showcases
I touch it most days.
Re: These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 6-13)
This is great timing for Mass Effect. Got a week off soon and was wondering what to do. Now I have my answer.
Re: The Relaxing 'Lake' Is Getting A Lot Of Attention On Xbox Game Pass
I'm midway through and really enjoying it. It's a welcome change of pace. The quoted comment about the main character being like a grandmother is pretty accurate!
Re: How Many Of These 2021 Xbox Games Can You Recognise?
I got 15 but some of them were lucky guesses!
Re: Xbox Responds To Calls To Add 'Platinum Trophy' System For Achievements
I like it the way it is. Totally my fault of course, but I've actually ruined games for myself going for the platinum trophy when the requirements were such a pain. I did it with Fallout 4, swore off trophies for a while, then did it again with AC Valhalla. If I'd played those games without going for the platinum I'd have done the things I wanted, left it at that and had a much better time with the games. Since I've had the Xbox and there is no platinum I've not looked at achievements, and enjoyed myself more as a result.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 20-21)
Just finished Gear of War Judgement which is lovely with the FPS boost. Will also be trying My Friend Pedro, and likely a bit of Forza because I can't seem to have a day go by without that at the moment!
Re: Soapbox: I Love Forza Horizon 5, But Those Bonus Boards Are Driving Me Crazy
I almost never remember that you can rewind when trying for these 🙂
Re: Pick One: Which Call Of Duty Multiplayer Is Your Favourite?
I haven't played these for a while as I prefer co-op to competitive these days. I used to love them though, and MW2 was definitely the favourite. I remember it did get quite killstreak crazy though!
Re: Poll: Did You Buy The Forza Horizon 5 Premium Add-Ons Bundle?
I hardly ever buy DLC, but it seemed like such good value I got it. Loving it, seems like they've improved the handling as well as the visuals too.
Re: Yakuza's Creator Is Leaving SEGA, Like A Dragon Sequel In The Works
I haven't been brave enough to play Like a Dragon yet. I really don't like turn based stuff, and playing a Yakuza game and not loving it will be tough!
Re: Gallery: The 11 Unique Biomes Of Forza Horizon 5
Really looking forward to this. I've been playing 4 lately and love it, but the world looks so much more interesting and varied in this one.