I've said it before, but I kind of lost interest in the game after seeing the demo they put together. The main thing that bothers me is that all of those folks lost their jobs. I wish this hadn't happened, but I think it is well and truly over for the project.
I remember when Forza Motorsport was the premier racing franchise. They were doing things Gran Turismo wasn't, and made a big name for themselves in the space. If it's true and we don't see another Motorsport entry, all we've got from Xbox is Horizon, which isn't a simulator.
I was turned off by the parkour and overall style of the trailer. It just didn't work for me. But I was patient, knowing the game was far off from release. Sadly, we waited for nothing in the end.
It's disheartening to see a project that has been worked on for so long get cancelled, but I'm not surprised. After all these years, I still don't think we knew what Everwild was going to be.
And Perfect Dark looked fugazi to me. It looked fake, and I didn't vibe with whatever they were trying to communicate with it.
The Xbox store review section tends to be awful for some reason. It's nice to see people being positive about this game, though. I've been looking for a new mecha game.
I've embraced it. I went to Walmart at the crack of 8:00 AM to get one, along with a MicroSD Express card. Expensive, but I appreciate the improvements made in this sequel. I LOVE sequels!
I've said it before, but Mindseye reminds me of Michael Mann's Miami Vice from 2006, only with more futuristic tech. I don't expect the game to score well, but if it works fine and if it plays well, I am going to get it.
I've been playing Oblivion Remastered on PC, and I've had a terrible time getting performance in order. I have a mid-range system, and even on a mix of medium and low settings at 1080p with FSR framegen, I'm getting just dreadful performance. That's to say nothing of the UE5 stutter. I hope they make improvements because I otherwise like what they've done with it.
I hope to see more of Fable and get more information on it. I understand there will probably be a Developer Direct segment for it in January, but I'd like to hear more sooner.
It's nice to see TMNT: Mutants Unleashed available on Game Pass, as I was interested in buying it on sale but decided to wait for a deeper discount. I still want a physical copy eventually, but I'll give it a go on Game Pass!
It is clear to me that there is no standard, as in agreed-upon, definition of remaster. I've decided it's not even worth debating, and I'll just leave it to marketing teams to label as they will!
I'm sorry to be a broken record on this but I'm very concerned about the extent of the overhaul. It's no "remake" if it is simply UE5 layered over the old game with a few gameplay tweaks. I say this only because my excitement level hinges on the evenness of the experience.
I hope they gave the game the attention it deserves because it is something special in that Bethesda kind of way.
I'm looking forward to playing it when it launches for everyone on Game Pass. Not a game I need to play early, but certainly one I am going to play because I like what I'm seeing a lot!
I don't know how influential Skyrim has been since no one really does what Bethesda does. If the game has been influential, it has been so in ways that are less obvious.
I'm still not certain what the heck it is? A true remake is not EU5 bolted onto the old game. If that's what it is, I have to wonder how it is going to go over. The animations need a complete overhaul, for example. Please, don't tell me those animations are staying. They were bad when the game released.
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Re: Battlefield 6 Price & Release Date Leak Ahead Of 2025 Xbox Launch
I didn't know it had a campaign! I look forward to seeing how that turns out!
Re: Microsoft Movies & TV Is Officially Ending, Which Will Have A Big Impact On Xbox
That's a serious blow as I do purchase that kind of content on Xbox. They had a wide selection of classic movies and TV shows available.
Re: Perfect Dark Actor Calls On Fans To 'Speak Up' And Help The Game Survive
I've said it before, but I kind of lost interest in the game after seeing the demo they put together. The main thing that bothers me is that all of those folks lost their jobs. I wish this hadn't happened, but I think it is well and truly over for the project.
Re: Rumour: Multiple Studios Interested In Making New Banjo-Kazooie Game
Whoever does it, I hope they go with a visual style similar to the Conker remake. Fur and all!
Re: Former Xbox Dev Claims Turn 10's Forza Motorsport Team 'Is No More'
I remember when Forza Motorsport was the premier racing franchise. They were doing things Gran Turismo wasn't, and made a big name for themselves in the space. If it's true and we don't see another Motorsport entry, all we've got from Xbox is Horizon, which isn't a simulator.
We're in strange and dangerous times for Xbox.
Re: Perfect Dark Developer Responds To 'Big Controversy' Over 2024 Gameplay Trailer
I was turned off by the parkour and overall style of the trailer. It just didn't work for me. But I was patient, knowing the game was far off from release. Sadly, we waited for nothing in the end.
Re: Xbox's Everwild Gets Cancelled As Layoffs Hit Sea Of Thieves Developer
It's disheartening to see a project that has been worked on for so long get cancelled, but I'm not surprised. After all these years, I still don't think we knew what Everwild was going to be.
And Perfect Dark looked fugazi to me. It looked fake, and I didn't vibe with whatever they were trying to communicate with it.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The First Reviews Are Saying About Mecha BREAK On Xbox & PC
The Xbox store review section tends to be awful for some reason. It's nice to see people being positive about this game, though. I've been looking for a new mecha game.
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 1)
I just got Little Nightmares II on Steam for a few bucks. Good deal! Glad to see it come to Game Pass, though.
Re: 'Xenia' Team Issues Statement In Response To Xbox Backwards Compatibility Rumour
It made no sense to me from the start. Glad this has been cleared up.
Re: New Game Pass Title 'The Alters' Is Getting Fantastic Reviews Ahead Of Launch
I'm glad it's getting good reviews. It seemed to me to be a quality game!
Re: Oblivion Remastered Update 1.1 Now Available On Xbox, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I'm waiting for the performance patch because the PC version is miserable.
Re: MindsEye Releases To Zero Reviews, But Here's What The Players Are Saying
I'll wait and see if they fix it up. If they do, I'll get it on a discount.
Re: MindsEye Launches Today, But Dev Warns Xbox Players To Apply Day One Patch
I'm going to let people play it and review it over the day to see if I want to buy it. I find it compelling, but I'm just being cautious.
Re: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2025
I thought it was a solid showcase season, but that Xbox blew every other show away. So, yeah, I give them a high gradeāan A for me.
Re: Aniimo Is A New Free-To-Play ARPG, Confirmed For Xbox In 2026
I am very compelled by this game. Looks beautiful and fun.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
I would give it an A. Easily the best show of the showcase season. I wanted to see Everwild and Fable, but those will come in time.
Re: Double Fine Is Back With 'Keeper' For Xbox Game Pass, Coming This October
This looks delightful.
Re: Last Chance! What Are Your Final Hopes For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
I want to see Fable and Everwild.
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 9-13)
I've set some money aside in case Mindseye turns out to be a decent game. Doesn't have to be amazing, just a fun 15-hour ride.
Re: Talking Point: Switch 2 Owners, Should Xbox Embrace Nintendo's New System?
I've embraced it. I went to Walmart at the crack of 8:00 AM to get one, along with a MicroSD Express card. Expensive, but I appreciate the improvements made in this sequel. I LOVE sequels!
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 5-17)
I waited all this time for Crash 4! Looking forward to playing it this month!
Re: 007 First Light Gameplay Looks Absolutely Epic, And It Comes To Xbox Next Year
I think Bond looks good, and I can't wait to play this!
Re: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In June 2025
I've said it before, but Mindseye reminds me of Michael Mann's Miami Vice from 2006, only with more futuristic tech. I don't expect the game to score well, but if it works fine and if it plays well, I am going to get it.
Re: MindsEye, 007 First Light & More To Be Featured In Special Showcase This Weekend
I hope 007 is a full game from the start and not episodic. Either way, I'm in.
I look forward to getting another look at Mindseye. I know it screams 60 Metacritic, but if it's just a decent third-person shooter, I'll be happy.
Re: The Witcher 4 Gets Full Gameplay Reveal, But Dev Warns It's Just A 'Tech Demo'
Since it's a tech demo/target render, I'll say that I like what they're aiming for! I hope they can make it happen at or close to this fidelity.
Re: Xbox Has Reportedly 'Sidelined' Plans For A 2027 First-Party Handheld
I want a true Xbox handheld with a bespoke Xbox OS to play primarily backwards compatible games on. This is somewhat disappointing.
Re: GTA-Like 'MindsEye' Gets Full Overview Ahead Of Xbox Launch Next Month
I don't imagine the Metacritic will be great for this one, but I find it compelling somehow. We'll see.
Re: Capcom Is Expanding Its Dev Studios Following Years Of Record Profits
We are in a Capcom Golden Age!
Re: Lies Of P's New Difficulty Update Is Causing A Stir On Social Media
My philosophy is that options are good. If you don't want to play a game on a lesser difficulty, choose a harder one.
Lots of gatekeeping is going on in gaming.
Re: The Witcher 3 Special Edition Xbox Controllers Now Available To Buy
I love it. I have enough controllers, though!
Re: Xbox Fan Shares & Compares Recent Aggregate Review Scores For First-Party Releases
I've been playing Oblivion Remastered on PC, and I've had a terrible time getting performance in order. I have a mid-range system, and even on a mix of medium and low settings at 1080p with FSR framegen, I'm getting just dreadful performance. That's to say nothing of the UE5 stutter. I hope they make improvements because I otherwise like what they've done with it.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have High Expectations For The Xbox Games Showcase 2025?
I hope to see more of Fable and get more information on it. I understand there will probably be a Developer Direct segment for it in January, but I'd like to hear more sooner.
Re: All 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In Xbox's Mid-May 2025 Sales
It would have been nice to see Otogi 2 on there, as I want to buy it.
Re: Xbox Set For Another Winner As Tony Hawk 3+4 Previews Go Live
I was slightly concerned with the move from Vicarious Visions to Iron Galaxy, but these previews suggest they've kept up the quality!
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 8)
It's nice to see TMNT: Mutants Unleashed available on Game Pass, as I was interested in buying it on sale but decided to wait for a deeper discount. I still want a physical copy eventually, but I'll give it a go on Game Pass!
Re: ARC Raiders Set For Huge Xbox Launch As Previews Say It's Better Than Marathon
I've been watching this one for years. It seems they've really put the time and effort in.
Re: Evil Dead: The Game Gets Delisted Across Multiple Storefronts, But Not Xbox
I'd better play it while I have the chance, then. It's in my library.
Re: Far Cry 4 Getting Native 60FPS Patch On Xbox Series X|S & Game Pass
Ubisoft continues to enhance games and add achievements on Steam. I appreciate these efforts a lot.
Re: Bethesda Officially Announces Oblivion Remastered, Full Reveal Coming Tomorrow
Sanguine, my brother.
Re: Oblivion Remastered PC File Size Leaks Ahead Of Rumoured Xbox Game Pass Launch
It is clear to me that there is no standard, as in agreed-upon, definition of remaster. I've decided it's not even worth debating, and I'll just leave it to marketing teams to label as they will!
Re: Xbox Games Showcase 2025 & Outer Worlds 2 Direct Announced For June
I'm so glad they're doing a special presentation for The Outer Worlds 2.
And I hope we get some big surprises from the showcase!
Re: Talking Point: How Excited Are You For A Potential Oblivion Remake This Month?
I'm sorry to be a broken record on this but I'm very concerned about the extent of the overhaul. It's no "remake" if it is simply UE5 layered over the old game with a few gameplay tweaks. I say this only because my excitement level hinges on the evenness of the experience.
I hope they gave the game the attention it deserves because it is something special in that Bethesda kind of way.
Re: Review: South Of Midnight (Xbox) - A Fantastic, Soulful Outing From Xbox Game Studios
I'm looking forward to playing it when it launches for everyone on Game Pass. Not a game I need to play early, but certainly one I am going to play because I like what I'm seeing a lot!
Re: BAFTA Announces List Of Top 21 Most Influential Games Ever
I don't know how influential Skyrim has been since no one really does what Bethesda does. If the game has been influential, it has been so in ways that are less obvious.
Re: 'Iffy' Rumour Claims Oblivion Remake Could Hit Xbox Game Pass This Week
I'm still not certain what the heck it is? A true remake is not EU5 bolted onto the old game. If that's what it is, I have to wonder how it is going to go over. The animations need a complete overhaul, for example. Please, don't tell me those animations are staying. They were bad when the game released.
Re: INZOI Launches To 'Very Positive' Reviews Ahead Of Planned Xbox Release
I made my zoi and I'm currently building a simple house. Not sure what to think yet, of course, but I look forward to playing more today.
Re: Xbox Celebrates 20 Years Of Forza Motorsport With Huge FM4-Flavoured Update
@Kaloudz Wow! And I just bought the original Forza for my OG Xbox. I want to remember where it all began!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 22-23)
I picked up Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X and LoZ: Echoes of Wisdom! I'm not sure what to play first. A good problem to have!
Re: Bethesda Wishes The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion A Happy Birthday
@jesse_dylan Ohh okay! Then that's awesome!