@TrollOfWar I meant exclusives. I was actually a Sony guy before this gen and although the series x gets a lot of hate, it's my favorite console so far. I also dig the idea of all games in the hands of gamers no matter which console you're on. Just seems like Sony bet big on live service and didn't deliver like they did last Gen
Loved the demo to The Quarry. Also got to play Until Dawn on Halloween and it was phenomenal. So I'm def looking forward to playing the entire Quarry on game pass
@Quickbeamx can you believe they haven't done more with those? I mean even that physics engine is like nothing else today in a third person game! Love Max Payne
Max Payne 1 & 2. The level of care and detail put into those epic games outmatched the technology that was available at the time. You can see each bullet leave your gun and hit whatever you're aiming at. Also the first two Tomb Raider reboots. They still look and feel awesome.
Just grabbed Max Payne 1 to beat for the 100th time. It looks incredible on Series X but that letterbox cutting the sides of the image is a pain so this is a remaster I absolutely plan to buy
For me Control did a lot of things, but did none of them well. Also the combat system and the way health worked just left me frustrated. Alan Wake > Quantum Break > Control
I had the standard edition of control on my PS4 pro. Skipping Game Pass this month but I'll be checking out Control in April, hopefully they have a better selection by then as well
@Cherip-the-Ripper yea call of Cthulu didn't over stay it's welcome and kept the combat to a minimum which was smart. Man you've got some awesome friends though... Mine don't buy me games!
Actually enjoyed The Sinking City for $10. I think they'd be better off just dropping that awful combat and getting more into detective work and puzzles for that game though. Also add more to do in the world, that AI was a bunch of zombies
I've absolutely gotta go with Rise of the Tomb Raider. Been playing them since the first one on PS1 and Rise just perfected everything to me. Areas big enough to explore and no hold your hand, beautiful visuals, great combat. Shadow took a huge step back and put all the combat in a box and the older games just didn't have the tech. I did like having to line up jumps and think about paths in the classics though.
@ScoTTieDLighT Yeah, I have it. It starts out with so much promise, then just falls flat with repetition. They decided to go open world and really shouldn't have. There are so many cool ideas that weren't able to deliver in that game like modular weapons and rebelling in a police state. I think it kept my interested for like 2 hours.
@ScoTTieDLighT absolutely. I played Skyrim for the 1st time a few months ago and actually found it to be a bit of a letdown as far as immersion, probably because of it being an older title. This game and this world is one you'll want to live in once you get into it. The fact that you're given so much choice over the narrative is a big help too, but all choices aren't obvious. Like there could be a group of raiders that keep obliterating you, learn a nightshade poison, come back at night, poison their stew pot, and problem solved. It really gives you the freedom to figure things out in different ways
@ScoTTieDLighT Kingdom Come Deliverance is one of the best, most immersive games I've ever played. It's a true RPG in the sense that you have to actually practice and learn each skill. You can't even read or speak properly since you're just a peasant in the beginning. I will say you have to be patient with it, it's a pretty steep learning curve. Couldn't recommend it enough though.
@rustyduck I heard Robocop was pretty good. Stayed true to the film.Trepang looks awesome too. Had never even heard of it, then stumbled across some gameplay the other day. I used to love F.E.A.R. so it's right up my alley. I'd like to see Session or Sifu get added as well.
@rustyduck yeah I know. I have three months non activated so I'm just waiting for some actual quality games to be added. It's been 90% trash for way too long now. What games would you wanna see added?
Dropped Game Pass a month or 2 ago. They really need to step it up. Even adding some more older games like dead rising would be something, anything. This is awful
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Re: Stalker 2 Team Shares Parting Message Ahead Of Xbox Game Pass Departure
Now that it's an actual, functioning game they want $ for it. Game Pass was a beta test.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In October 2025
Guess I'm the only one underwhelmed by this selection. Hoping for more spooky stuff for Halloween
Re: PlayStation's Q2 2025 Sales Charts Are In, And Xbox Is Dominating The List (US)
@TrollOfWar I meant exclusives. I was actually a Sony guy before this gen and although the series x gets a lot of hate, it's my favorite console so far. I also dig the idea of all games in the hands of gamers no matter which console you're on. Just seems like Sony bet big on live service and didn't deliver like they did last Gen
Re: PlayStation's Q2 2025 Sales Charts Are In, And Xbox Is Dominating The List (US)
Not surprising news. PS5 owners don't have anything else to play. I'm just grateful I had the chance to play most of those at a good value
Re: Microsoft Highlights First-Party & Xbox Game Pass Success In FY25 Q4 Earnings Report
@fbnaulin I'm right there with you. I am considering that portable ROG in lieu of a Switch though. Other than that, it's all PC for me
Re: EA Insists No Price Increases Are Planned As Battlefield 6 Nears Xbox Launch
Games only cost what you'll pay. For instance, Battlefield 6 costs as much as whatever game pass is when it's ends up there for me.
Re: ENDS Is A London-Based GTA-Style RPG, And It's Planned For Xbox
So GTA Top Boy starring Drake. I'm here for it.... If it ever releases
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Series X|S Owners, How's Your Storage Looking In 2024?
Just wish my disk based games didn't require an install also.
Re: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 20 - April 2)
Loved the demo to The Quarry. Also got to play Until Dawn on Halloween and it was phenomenal. So I'm def looking forward to playing the entire Quarry on game pass
Re: Talking Point: Which Backwards Compatible Xbox Games Still Hold Up In 2024?
@Quickbeamx can you believe they haven't done more with those? I mean even that physics engine is like nothing else today in a third person game! Love Max Payne
Re: Talking Point: Which Backwards Compatible Xbox Games Still Hold Up In 2024?
Max Payne 1 & 2. The level of care and detail put into those epic games outmatched the technology that was available at the time. You can see each bullet leave your gun and hit whatever you're aiming at. Also the first two Tomb Raider reboots. They still look and feel awesome.
Re: Xbox Free Play Days: Try These Games For Free (March 21-24)
@FredBiletnikoff every year they're giving less and charging more
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League 'Season 1' Welcomes The Joker To The Funhouse
Like five people are very hype about this news
Re: Remedy's Max Payne Remakes Will Have 'Similar Development Budget' To Alan Wake 2
@MaccaMUFC do you know any way to get the first max Payne to display full screen?
Re: Remedy's Max Payne Remakes Will Have 'Similar Development Budget' To Alan Wake 2
Just grabbed Max Payne 1 to beat for the 100th time. It looks incredible on Series X but that letterbox cutting the sides of the image is a pain so this is a remaster I absolutely plan to buy
Re: Hi-Fi RUSH Is One Of PS5's Best-Rated Games Of 2024 So Far
Funny the way they dismissed it when it was exclusive
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of 'Control' On Xbox Game Pass?
For me Control did a lot of things, but did none of them well. Also the combat system and the way health worked just left me frustrated.
Alan Wake > Quantum Break > Control
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (March 14-17)
Picked a good time to let Game Pass lapse. I'll pick it back up once they have a few more things that interest me
Re: Deals: 300+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (March 12-19)
Waiting for Tomb Raider DE to go back on sale since it doesn't look like it will be back on Game Pass
Re: Review: Dead Island 2 (Xbox) - Long-In-Development Sequel Embraces The Absurd
Finally played this son Game Pass. What a chore in lazy game design to beat. Graphics were pretty good though
Re: Talking Point: In Your Opinion, What Made The Xbox 360 Era So Incredible?
Innovation. Tons of original IP's and a lot of creativity being brought to the platform. Not HD remasters, remakes, and sequels.
Re: Four Games Are Available This Week On Xbox Game Pass (March 11-14)
I had the standard edition of control on my PS4 pro. Skipping Game Pass this month but I'll be checking out Control in April, hopefully they have a better selection by then as well
Re: 'The Sinking City 2' Announced By Frogwares, Coming To Xbox Series X|S In 2025
@Cherip-the-Ripper yea call of Cthulu didn't over stay it's welcome and kept the combat to a minimum which was smart. Man you've got some awesome friends though... Mine don't buy me games!
Re: 'The Sinking City 2' Announced By Frogwares, Coming To Xbox Series X|S In 2025
Actually enjoyed The Sinking City for $10. I think they'd be better off just dropping that awful combat and getting more into detective work and puzzles for that game though. Also add more to do in the world, that AI was a bunch of zombies
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 7-19)
@cardcrusher29 they don't bring departing titles back often enough. Like Mad Max or Tomb Raider, or even Tails Noir
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 7-19)
Guess I'm letting my Game Pass lapse again. At least I got to beat Dead Island
Re: Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In April 2024
All games I'd happily trade for something better
Re: Pick One: Which Is Your Favourite Tomb Raider Game On Xbox?
I've absolutely gotta go with Rise of the Tomb Raider. Been playing them since the first one on PS1 and Rise just perfected everything to me. Areas big enough to explore and no hold your hand, beautiful visuals, great combat. Shadow took a huge step back and put all the combat in a box and the older games just didn't have the tech. I did like having to line up jumps and think about paths in the classics though.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 17-18)
I'm playing Max Payne 2. Still looks great!
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (February 15-18)
They do such a terrible job promoting these Free Play Days. Came across this by luck
Re: Multiple Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (February 13-20)
@ScoTTieDLighT Yeah, I have it. It starts out with so much promise, then just falls flat with repetition. They decided to go open world and really shouldn't have. There are so many cool ideas that weren't able to deliver in that game like modular weapons and rebelling in a police state. I think it kept my interested for like 2 hours.
Re: Multiple Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (February 13-20)
@BowsersBuddy awesome man, next time it's down to $14 I won't skip the chance. It looks amazing, especially that hallway fight sequence.
Re: Multiple Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (February 13-20)
@ScoTTieDLighT absolutely. I played Skyrim for the 1st time a few months ago and actually found it to be a bit of a letdown as far as immersion, probably because of it being an older title. This game and this world is one you'll want to live in once you get into it. The fact that you're given so much choice over the narrative is a big help too, but all choices aren't obvious. Like there could be a group of raiders that keep obliterating you, learn a nightshade poison, come back at night, poison their stew pot, and problem solved. It really gives you the freedom to figure things out in different ways
Re: Multiple Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (February 13-20)
Darn, I should've grabbed Sifu last week. Just heard so many mixed things about the punishing difficulty.
Re: Multiple Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (February 13-20)
@ScoTTieDLighT Kingdom Come Deliverance is one of the best, most immersive games I've ever played. It's a true RPG in the sense that you have to actually practice and learn each skill. You can't even read or speak properly since you're just a peasant in the beginning. I will say you have to be patient with it, it's a pretty steep learning curve. Couldn't recommend it enough though.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Still Playing Forza Motorsport On Xbox Game Pass?
Nah, too big of a file for a racing game.
Re: Review: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - Rocksteady's Looter Shooter Is A Bit Of A Banger, Actually
Wonder how much this review cost
Re: Two More Xbox Game Pass Titles Confirmed For February And March
@Dan1283 yeah they've been ignoring some quality games that would be a great fit in favor of cheaper flops.
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 6-20)
So still no reason to pick Game Pass back up...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 3-4)
@fabisputza007 haven't had a chance to check that out yet but it looks awesome. They did such a great job with the environment
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 3-4)
I know what I'm not playing, Suicide Squad. I am replaying Sleeping Dogs. Such a fun game
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In February 2024
@rustyduck I heard Robocop was pretty good. Stayed true to the film.Trepang looks awesome too. Had never even heard of it, then stumbled across some gameplay the other day. I used to love F.E.A.R. so it's right up my alley. I'd like to see Session or Sifu get added as well.
Re: Multiple Games Are Reduced By 90% On Xbox This Week (January 23-30)
Gotta have game pass just to get these deals. Otherwise it's all regular price
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 27-28)
I'm playing my PS4 Pro. Wish they'd drop these Yakuza titles and bring in some variety
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In February 2024
@rustyduck yeah I know. I have three months non activated so I'm just waiting for some actual quality games to be added. It's been 90% trash for way too long now. What games would you wanna see added?
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (December 7-10)
Is it just me or does Xbox do a terrible job marketing these Free play days?
Re: Review: Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened - The Consulting Detective Returns In A Lacklustre Remake
Didn't even know this released. Either way I'll be passing on their Sherlock games for a while. Didn't like devil's daughter or chapter one at all
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2023
Dropped Game Pass a month or 2 ago. They really need to step it up. Even adding some more older games like dead rising would be something, anything. This is awful