I love GamePass. I wouldn't have looked twice at this game if I had to buy it as I'm ot a big fan of point and click games, but im really looking forward to playing it risk free.
I love the Series S, it's an amazing GamePass machine. I'm sure the people who talk it down forget that it costs less than a Switch while delivering current gen gaming.
I love a good photo mode and spent more time in that than actually playing through Hellblade. The recent Assassin's Creed games (Odyssey and Valhalla) also had really good modes and you were able to get some really stunning shots. I think my favourite game for Photo Mode was Spiderman - you were able to get some truly dynamic pictures with that (and create your own comic covers!)
The more I hear about this the more I lose interest in it. This feels like it's pandering to the Fortnite and Apex kids, meaning another online shooter will become a toxic playground.
@StylesT I've recently joined a gaming Community so the only people I really play with online are other members and we are always in private parties.
Its made online play much more bearable and fun.
@notleks_ it's when you hear something along the lines of - "Hey Bro! We are doing 360 jumping quckshot headphones for our YouTube- you can run the objectives!!!@!"
I'm not a fan of Free to Play multiplayers as they tend to attract the toxic squeakers a lot more than ones gated by an entry price. My nephew (who is 11) is already hyping this up, saying its going to take over from fortnight for him and his friends - even though non of them have played any other game in the series!
Its definitely expensive but it makes swapping games between the Series S and X a piece of cake as you can just hot swap the card and it reads in both systems so I don't have to worry about storage.
@UltimateOtaku91 I have always found games using the club tab. If you download it feel free to drop me an add/invite and I will happily play through with you.
Something like Evolve in reverse would be cool in the DeadSpace universe. A team of player controlled Necromorphs trying to take down a tooled up engineer.
@Fenbops the same!
The Mrs came in as I was playing with cour combinations and after showing some initial interest, walked out of the room with a "don't even think about it" remark - dammit, she knows me so well.
Square Enix has been reading Nintendo's business plan Repackage the same game with the bare minimum to call it a remaster and hoover up the profits, rinse and repeat on the next gen.
It works because Nintendo has been selling me the same games since 1991! I'm not proud to say this, but I've bought Super Metroid and Link to the Past on every Nintendo console since the snes
@JayJ Battleborn was actually a really good Moba, they went wrong releasing it at the same time as Overwatch and getting compared with a team based Hero Shooter.
This is my favourite game at the moment, it's just so much fun. I usually hate battle royale games but this has definitely got its claws into me, the humour reminds me of Happy Tree Friends.
I'm having so much fun playing Super Animal Royale.
Its a really fun little twin stick shooter that freshens up the stale battle royale genre - who doesn't enjoy seeing a cartoon cat dressed as a French maid killing a pigeon point blank with a shot gun, and then doing the night fever dance over its corpse.
@Tharsman constantly emphasising the fact that Tyler is Trans without it adding any weight to the story = Agenda.
Why can't a Trans character be written without it being THE defining feature of that character? He's written as a bunch of cliché transgender characteristics and buzzwords with no personality.
@uptownsoul I'm one of those who jumped from PlayStation to xbox this generation. I was going to pick up a PS5 but the fact most games I'm interested in are also coming to ps4 I saw very little incentive in buying a new console - especially when new games are now £70 for it.
The Mrs bought me a Series S as a treat after a hard week and I'm now going to grab the Series X instead of PS5 (when available). I have 150-200 games in my PlayStation digital library and I'm not that bothered as they will still be there if/when I finally pick up a PS5 down the line.
@InterceptorAlpha most online focused games make you sign up now. I just created an email specifically for that reason and they all get added to that account.
After playing about 15 matches last night I'm really enjoying it, the game is Janky and Laggy but ultimately its loads of fun and you don't need to take it serious (although this will depend on the group, ive played a few matches in silence as my team didn't have mics and its not as fun then). If I can find a decent group, its a game I could see me playing for a while.
My only gripe so far is I keep loosing my unlocks - I've had a few emotes that have just disappeared out of my inventory.
Really looking forward to this one. I'm hoping that it builds a stable community, I love these types of games but they live and die by the online support. Gamepass should definitely help as people can play for free
Hollow Knight is one of my favourite games, and is so much fun once you have mastered the movement. I have noticed some input lag ob my Series S that wasn't present on either PS4 or Switch. This makes the platforming more difficult than it should be - I was struggling to time my slash to spike pogo and kept dying for example
I havnt played much solo but im loving the multiplayer, my only grips is the difficulty can bit a bit janky - I was playing yesterday and the host had it at WT1 just to level up and we could literally smash everything. Took a coffee break and jumped into another lobby and was getting downed constantly at WT9 because I had gotten used to not having to take cover. After a few downs, I soon adjusted and was back to kicking arse no problems.
Tempted but I might hold off and grab a Series X when they are readily available and move the Series S up to the bedroom - space won't be as much of an issue then.
I wouldn't be surprised if this was Ubisoft + was included with gamepass like EA play.
I would also be happy if we had more Saturn ports added to the xbox library.
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Burning Rangers
Dark Saviour
Fighting Vipers / Fighters Megamix
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Re: Former PlayStation Exclusive Oddworld: Soulstorm Is Heading To Xbox
Hello, hello, Follow me (hopefully to game pass) OK!
Re: Review: Twelve Minutes - The Game Pass Thriller With A Hollywood Cast
I love GamePass. I wouldn't have looked twice at this game if I had to buy it as I'm ot a big fan of point and click games, but im really looking forward to playing it risk free.
Re: The Xbox Series S Is A 'Genuine Engineering Marvel', Says Analysis
I love the Series S, it's an amazing GamePass machine.
I'm sure the people who talk it down forget that it costs less than a Switch while delivering current gen gaming.
Re: Talking Point: Which Game Has The Best Photo Mode?
I love a good photo mode and spent more time in that than actually playing through Hellblade.
The recent Assassin's Creed games (Odyssey and Valhalla) also had really good modes and you were able to get some really stunning shots.
I think my favourite game for Photo Mode was Spiderman - you were able to get some truly dynamic pictures with that (and create your own comic covers!)
Re: Rumour: Halo Infinite Will Include ‘Wacky’ Cosmetics, Similar To Apex Legends
The more I hear about this the more I lose interest in it.
This feels like it's pandering to the Fortnite and Apex kids, meaning another online shooter will become a toxic playground.
Re: Poll: How Many Xbox Controllers Do You Own?
2 - The white one that came with the Series S and the Black that came with the Series X.
Re: Halo Infinite's New Ping System Will Make Multiplayer Communication Easier
@StylesT I've recently joined a gaming Community so the only people I really play with online are other members and we are always in private parties.
Its made online play much more bearable and fun.
@notleks_ it's when you hear something along the lines of - "Hey Bro! We are doing 360 jumping quckshot headphones for our YouTube- you can run the objectives!!!@!"
Re: Halo Infinite's New Ping System Will Make Multiplayer Communication Easier
I'm not a fan of Free to Play multiplayers as they tend to attract the toxic squeakers a lot more than ones gated by an entry price.
My nephew (who is 11) is already hyping this up, saying its going to take over from fortnight for him and his friends - even though non of them have played any other game in the series!
Re: Xbox Series X|S Seagate Expansion Card Drops In Price At Amazon UK
Its definitely expensive but it makes swapping games between the Series S and X a piece of cake as you can just hot swap the card and it reads in both systems so I don't have to worry about storage.
Re: Zombie Army 4 Is Getting A Slice of Left 4 Dead Action Today
@UltimateOtaku91 I have always found games using the club tab. If you download it feel free to drop me an add/invite and I will happily play through with you.
Re: Zombie Army 4 Is Getting A Slice of Left 4 Dead Action Today
This game is so much fun. Its definitely better in a team than trying to run through solo - which can be a bit of a chore.
Re: Report Claims EA's IP Revival Will Be A Dead Space 'Reimagining'
Something like Evolve in reverse would be cool in the DeadSpace universe.
A team of player controlled Necromorphs trying to take down a tooled up engineer.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In June 2021
Kind of disappointed to see MHW and SC6 leaving as I haven't got around to playing them on Xbox yet
Re: The New Xbox Design Lab Allows You To Make An 'Xbox 360 Throwback' Controller
@Fenbops the same!
The Mrs came in as I was playing with cour combinations and after showing some initial interest, walked out of the room with a "don't even think about it" remark - dammit, she knows me so well.
Re: Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Launches On Xbox This September
Square Enix has been reading Nintendo's business plan
Repackage the same game with the bare minimum to call it a remaster and hoover up the profits, rinse and repeat on the next gen.
It works because Nintendo has been selling me the same games since 1991! I'm not proud to say this, but I've bought Super Metroid and Link to the Past on every Nintendo console since the snes
Re: Xbox Has More Game Pass News To Share With Us This Week
The way Switch games are coming across maybe its going to be Breath of the Wild!
Re: Rune Factory 4 Special Marks The Series' First Arrival On Xbox Later This Year
Hopefully we will also see Rune Factory 5 on xbox when it releases next year.
Re: Back 4 Blood Might Be Launching On Xbox Game Pass This October
This would be amazing as it's one of my most anticipated games.
I love a good team based horde shooter!
Re: Microsoft Marketing Exec: Xbox Game Pass Is A 'Real Win-Win Model'
I think its an amazing package and I've actually noticed that I'm spending more money on DLC because I don't have to pay for the games.
Re: Backbone Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass For PC
@FraserG Brilliant, thank you
Re: Backbone Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass For PC
Will this come to console as well, realise like the look of this but don't enjoy playing on the laptop.
Re: Oops, Gearbox's Website May Have Revealed A Borderlands Spin-Off
@JayJ I quite enjoyed it but struggled to get full lobbies at launch and it went downh9from there.
Re: Oops, Gearbox's Website May Have Revealed A Borderlands Spin-Off
@JayJ Battleborn was actually a really good Moba, they went wrong releasing it at the same time as Overwatch and getting compared with a team based Hero Shooter.
Re: Oops, Gearbox's Website May Have Revealed A Borderlands Spin-Off
I would be happy with a full on RPG with her as Dungeon Master like they did with the Assault on Dragon Keep DLC to BL2.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 5th)
More Super Animal Royale and I will try to get a few more hours of Recore in, in-between the senseless and entertaining Animal slaughter.
Anyone fancy squading up, drop me a message and we can sort out a party when I finish work.
Re: Super Animal Royale Is Out Now With Xbox Game Pass Perks
This is my favourite game at the moment, it's just so much fun.
I usually hate battle royale games but this has definitely got its claws into me, the humour reminds me of Happy Tree Friends.
Re: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (June 7-11)
I'm having so much fun playing Super Animal Royale.
Its a really fun little twin stick shooter that freshens up the stale battle royale genre - who doesn't enjoy seeing a cartoon cat dressed as a French maid killing a pigeon point blank with a shot gun, and then doing the night fever dance over its corpse.
Re: For Honor Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Is this just the base game or will it have any of the season passes included?
Edit: just checked and its the base game.
Re: Surprise! The Full Version Of Tell Me Why Is Now Free On Xbox For Pride Month
@LtSarge I might give it another shot as the full game is free but it just felt really heavy handed for me.
Re: Surprise! The Full Version Of Tell Me Why Is Now Free On Xbox For Pride Month
@Tharsman constantly emphasising the fact that Tyler is Trans without it adding any weight to the story = Agenda.
Why can't a Trans character be written without it being THE defining feature of that character? He's written as a bunch of cliché transgender characteristics and buzzwords with no personality.
Re: Surprise! The Full Version Of Tell Me Why Is Now Free On Xbox For Pride Month
Meh, not a big fan of these games that forces an agenda onto the player.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 22nd)
Grinding out the horde achievements on Zombie Army 4 for me
Re: Video: Back 4 Blood's Latest Trailer Is Filled With Blood, Brains, And Bullets
I can't wait for this, been playing loads of Second Extinction and Zombie Army 4 last few weeks - I love a good team horde shooter
Re: Knockout City Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Its working now.
Its quite a fun little time killer, not sure if I would have been so happy if I had to pay for it though.
Re: Two More Of May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
@FraserG thank you
Re: Two More Of May 2021's Xbox Games With Gold Are Now Available
Is there any way to add these to your library without having to download them?
Its probably really simple but I can't see an option.
Re: Xbox Series Consoles Outsold PS5 Last Month In The UK, But Not Nintendo Switch
@uptownsoul I'm one of those who jumped from PlayStation to xbox this generation.
I was going to pick up a PS5 but the fact most games I'm interested in are also coming to ps4 I saw very little incentive in buying a new console - especially when new games are now £70 for it.
The Mrs bought me a Series S as a treat after a hard week and I'm now going to grab the Series X instead of PS5 (when available).
I have 150-200 games in my PlayStation digital library and I'm not that bothered as they will still be there if/when I finally pick up a PS5 down the line.
Re: 'The Original' Xbox Dynamic Background Is Now Available
Now can they add the option to use the old blade dashboard from 360.
Re: LucasArts Classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors Arrives On Xbox This June
This is cool but feels like a missed opportunity not having online coop.
Might pick it up on sale if it has easy achievements
Re: Second Extinction Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
@InterceptorAlpha most online focused games make you sign up now. I just created an email specifically for that reason and they all get added to that account.
After playing about 15 matches last night I'm really enjoying it, the game is Janky and Laggy but ultimately its loads of fun and you don't need to take it serious (although this will depend on the group, ive played a few matches in silence as my team didn't have mics and its not as fun then).
If I can find a decent group, its a game I could see me playing for a while.
My only gripe so far is I keep loosing my unlocks - I've had a few emotes that have just disappeared out of my inventory.
Re: Dirt 5 Dev Says He Doesn't See The Xbox Series S As A Hinderance
Devs talking like they need to scale games down for Series S like it's a switch port.
I love mine, and will eventually upgrade to the Series X but it's an amazing little console - I just wish it had a little more memory.
Re: Second Extinction Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
Still not available for me to download so I'm going to have a nap ready for a session of Dino slaughter tonight
Re: Hands On: Second Extinction Feels Tailor-Made For Xbox Game Pass
Really looking forward to this one.
I'm hoping that it builds a stable community, I love these types of games but they live and die by the online support. Gamepass should definitely help as people can play for free
Re: Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (April 2021)
@themightyant not sure about MTX, but I wish my crack dealer would give me free samples like this!!!!
Re: Game Pass Gems: Help, I’m Stupidly Addicted To Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight is one of my favourite games, and is so much fun once you have mastered the movement.
I have noticed some input lag ob my Series S that wasn't present on either PS4 or Switch. This makes the platforming more difficult than it should be - I was struggling to time my slash to spike pogo and kept dying for example
Re: Xbox Series X Seagate Expansion Card Drops To Lowest UK Price Yet
Payday today so went to treatises and they are back up to full price. Will wait for another sale as £220 is almost what I paid for the console.
Edit: I caved and picked it up
currently have the halo games and Code Vein downloading as I had ran out of space on the Series S
Re: Soapbox: Outriders Is The Perfect Looter Shooter For A Single Player Gamer Like Me
I havnt played much solo but im loving the multiplayer, my only grips is the difficulty can bit a bit janky - I was playing yesterday and the host had it at WT1 just to level up and we could literally smash everything. Took a coffee break and jumped into another lobby and was getting downed constantly at WT9 because I had gotten used to not having to take cover. After a few downs, I soon adjusted and was back to kicking arse no problems.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 10th)
Outriders and Monster Hunter Rise.
If anyone wants to team up on Outriders just drop me an add
Re: Xbox Series X Seagate Expansion Card Drops To Lowest UK Price Yet
Tempted but I might hold off and grab a Series X when they are readily available and move the Series S up to the bedroom - space won't be as much of an issue then.
Re: Xbox Apparently Has Some 'Really Interesting' Partnerships In The Works
I wouldn't be surprised if this was Ubisoft + was included with gamepass like EA play.
I would also be happy if we had more Saturn ports added to the xbox library.
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Burning Rangers
Dark Saviour
Fighting Vipers / Fighters Megamix