Ahh what a shame, I had really high high hopes for this game and was expecting it to be like another Alan Wake 2. I’ll stick pick it up at some point though
I’m personally enjoying all the sour grapes over on push square. Now they aren’t getting the Xbox tentpole franchise they are like “well we never wanted your games anyway” after spending the last 10 days talking about how great it will be to have them on PlayStation and seem sad that Xbox isn’t dead. I don’t get their mentality at all
@abe_hikura absolutely! I’ve been guilty of buying into that narrative but the more I think about it the more I realise 2023 into 24 first party wise xbox is in the strongest position it’s been in since the 360 era ended, we’ve got or are getting some massive first party games and I can’t see them throwing in the towel now.
I think it’s really unfortunate that this speculation has been allowed to reach the point it has. After the developer direct it really felt like things were turning around for Xbox, to then a few weeks later to been “This is the death of Xbox” it’s just wild.
@Feffster genuinely that's my concern. I went Xbox because of how great they've been at backwards compatibility and been able to take those games with you. I just want confirmation that whatever the plans are for the future that will still be the case
@abe_hikura this is my worry too. Sure gamepass will be available to “play anywhere” but that doesn’t help those of us who have built up a library of third party games over the years.
@theduckofdeath I didn’t mean it as flippantly as it sounded, what I mean is I’m not a fan boy who doesn’t want to share his toys, but no you are absolutely right I am concerned about where this will lead
I’m not worried about other platforms getting games and Im not worried about the death of the brand that will continue even if it is just game pass. But I am worried about the death of the hardware and that going forward the games I have purchased will be locked on an on a dead platform, primarily the third party game that I have purchased which won’t be included in game pass
I’ve always prefered Xbox as a console of choice had the OG Xbox, 360, I skipped out on the Xbox One/PS4 generation, I didn’t have a console at the switch which I got during Covid. Jumped back in on Xbox Series X and have built up a pretty substantial library but I can’t help feeling I made the wrong call, I worried my library is going to be locked away on an obsolete console.
I’ve got 3 remake in my backlog but I’ve not got around to it yet. I figured if I can’t deal with Tyrant how can I deal with Nemesis chasing me round armed to the teeth 😂
@Kaloudz I absolute love resident evil and a franchise but I still haven’t completed 2 remake yet. With Tyrant chasing you around the police station my nerves just can’t handle it
This weekend I‘ve made a start on deathloop and also the Metroid Prime Remaster which in loving so far but trying to pace myself so I don’t compete it too quickly as I feel there will be a long wait for 2/3 remasters or prime 4 coming out.
Over the previous two weekends I’ve played through quantum break and Control + DLC. So this week I picked up Alan Wake remastered. So far so good just wish I’d started with Alan Wake. Clearly in abit of a Remedy kick at the moment
If Goldeneye had online multiplayer I would have been excited, it would have been one of those games I’d play a few rounds of here and there when I had some time to kill. I’m not really fussed about going back to the campaign as great as it was back in the day. A swing and a miss with this one I feel
Like most people I’d of been much more excited about this if it had online multiplayer, I feel they really dropped the ball by letting Nintendo have that as an exclusive. The campaign was amazing back in the day but I wouldn’t say I’m a rush to revisit it
After playing through Quantum break last weekend I decided to pick up Control this weekend and so far can’t get enough of it. I’m also gradually working my way through High On Life, been a lot of exploring the world they’ve built which for me is probably the best part of the game
I played through it for the first time over the weekend and absolutely loved it. I feel this game is criminally underrated and would love to see a sequel.
@fabisputza007 Im about half way through and I get what you mean the game play can get abit repetitive but I’m so invested in the storyline I’m still loving it still.
Personally I’m more likely to play an indie that’s included in gamepass than I am to pay for a game by a relatively unknown/unproven studio. Provided they are paid fairly it should be a great launchpad for indie studios
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Re: Phil Spencer On Porting Exclusives: 'Every Decision We Make Is To Make Xbox Stronger'
Every time I hear this it makes me regret building up my library on series x.
Re: Xbox Is Adding An 'Improved Search Experience' With AI Enhancements
If it’s anything like Edge they can keep it
Re: Review: Alone In The Dark (Xbox) - Classic Horror Reboot Misses The Mark
Ahh what a shame, I had really high high hopes for this game and was expecting it to be like another Alan Wake 2. I’ll stick pick it up at some point though
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See From The Xbox Games Showcase 2024?
I’m really hoping for an update on Perfect Dark
Re: Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Accounts For At Least 10% Of Overall Xbox Playtime
I’ve been playing starfield via cloud on my surface when I want to pick up and play in a different room and it’s been pretty decent.
Re: Xbox Fans Share Their Disappointment As Two New Games Skip The Platform
@Shushibda I’ll take that as no then
Re: Xbox Fans Share Their Disappointment As Two New Games Skip The Platform
@Shushibda if it’s a dying platform why do you waste your time commenting on articles about it, do you not have better things to do with your time?
Re: Alan Wake 2 Is Remedy's Fastest-Selling Game, Now An 'Established Franchise'
So glad to see this game doing well for them, definitely one of the best games I’ve played in recent years.
Re: Xbox Reminds Fans 'More Than 10 Major Releases' Are On The Way
Removed
Re: Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subs, Service Will Remain Exclusive To Xbox
@EvenStephen7 no point paying for something you don’t use but I guess that’s the beauty of gamepass you can dip ins and out as and when you want.
Re: Xbox's Next Console Will Feature The 'Largest Technical Leap Ever' In A Generation
@Fenbops yeah I can deffo see it being a hybrid between on device and cloud processing
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Immediate Reaction To Today's Xbox Announcements?
I’m personally enjoying all the sour grapes over on push square. Now they aren’t getting the Xbox tentpole franchise they are like “well we never wanted your games anyway” after spending the last 10 days talking about how great it will be to have them on PlayStation and seem sad that Xbox isn’t dead. I don’t get their mentality at all
Re: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden
Deffo will pick this up at some point, not gonna be a day one purchase but I’m looking forward to playing it.
Re: Tension Builds As Xbox Prepares For Major 'Business Update Event' This Week
@abe_hikura absolutely! I’ve been guilty of buying into that narrative but the more I think about it the more I realise 2023 into 24 first party wise xbox is in the strongest position it’s been in since the 360 era ended, we’ve got or are getting some massive first party games and I can’t see them throwing in the towel now.
Re: Rumour: Microsoft Surface Team May Be In Charge Of Building The Next Xbox
@cragis0001 there’s a lot of talk about the surface shifting to ARM, well the surface Pro. Interesting to see how it all plays out
Re: Tension Builds As Xbox Prepares For Major 'Business Update Event' This Week
I think it’s really unfortunate that this speculation has been allowed to reach the point it has. After the developer direct it really felt like things were turning around for Xbox, to then a few weeks later to been “This is the death of Xbox” it’s just wild.
Re: Xbox Supposedly 'Very Surprised' At The Extent Of The Latest Rumours
@Feffster genuinely that's my concern. I went Xbox because of how great they've been at backwards compatibility and been able to take those games with you. I just want confirmation that whatever the plans are for the future that will still be the case
Re: Xbox Fans Urged To Remain Calm As Emotions Run Wild On Social Media
@abe_hikura this is my worry too. Sure gamepass will be available to “play anywhere” but that doesn’t help those of us who have built up a library of third party games over the years.
Re: Phil Spencer Addresses Xbox Speculation Ahead Of 'Business Update Event'
@theduckofdeath I didn’t mean it as flippantly as it sounded, what I mean is I’m not a fan boy who doesn’t want to share his toys, but no you are absolutely right I am concerned about where this will lead
Re: Phil Spencer Addresses Xbox Speculation Ahead Of 'Business Update Event'
I’m not worried about other platforms getting games and Im not worried about the death of the brand that will continue even if it is just game pass. But I am worried about the death of the hardware and that going forward the games I have purchased will be locked on an on a dead platform, primarily the third party game that I have purchased which won’t be included in game pass
Re: Reaction: We're Conflicted About Xbox Exclusives Potentially Going To PS5
@rhyno_888 I’m starting to get this feeling aswel 😔
Re: Reaction: We're Conflicted About Xbox Exclusives Potentially Going To PS5
I’ve always prefered Xbox as a console of choice had the OG Xbox, 360, I skipped out on the Xbox One/PS4 generation, I didn’t have a console at the switch which I got during Covid. Jumped back in on Xbox Series X and have built up a pretty substantial library but I can’t help feeling I made the wrong call, I worried my library is going to be locked away on an obsolete console.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 20-21)
I’ve got 3 remake in my backlog but I’ve not got around to it yet. I figured if I can’t deal with Tyrant how can I deal with Nemesis chasing me round armed to the teeth 😂
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 20-21)
@Kaloudz I absolute love resident evil and a franchise but I still haven’t completed 2 remake yet. With Tyrant chasing you around the police station my nerves just can’t handle it
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 20-21)
Still working my way through Alan Wake 2, I’m determined to 100% it so taking my time to explore every nuck and cranny.
Re: 'Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Gameplay Has Landed, And It Looks Awesome
I am so unbelievably excited for this game. I can’t wait to get my hands on it
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox Developer Direct 2024?
Indiana Jones 🤤🤤🤤🤤
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 13-14)
Finally got around to starting Alan Wake 2. Loving it so far but I feel like a nervous wreck, got me jumping at my own shadow
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Game Would You Love To Play Again For The First Time?
@Kaloudz ahh man I loved the Buffy games, I got the first one bundled in when I bought my OG Xbox.
Re: Ghostwire: Tokyo Hits Major Player Milestone Following Xbox Game Pass Launch
I’ve put about 25 hours in so far and In loving every minute of it, I really don’t understand why everyone was so down on this game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 11-12)
This weekend I‘ve made a start on deathloop and also the Metroid Prime Remaster which in loving so far but trying to pace myself so I don’t compete it too quickly as I feel there will be a long wait for 2/3 remasters or prime 4 coming out.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Is 'Playable From Start To Finish' As Remedy Plans Polishing Phase
Just finished remastered so can not wait to pick this one up. I’m betting on a Halloween release.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 4-5)
Over the previous two weekends I’ve played through quantum break and Control + DLC. So this week I picked up Alan Wake remastered. So far so good just wish I’d started with Alan Wake. Clearly in abit of a Remedy kick at the moment
Re: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 25 - February 7)
@MrYoYoMan84 yeah I do have a switch but isn’t it just a straight N64 port? Not sure I can hack the single analog stick and the original graphics.
Re: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (January 25 - February 7)
If Goldeneye had online multiplayer I would have been excited, it would have been one of those games I’d play a few rounds of here and there when I had some time to kill. I’m not really fussed about going back to the campaign as great as it was back in the day. A swing and a miss with this one I feel
Re: Arkane's Redfall Releases This May On Xbox Game Pass
This game looks incredible, genuinely really excited to play it. I really hope it holds up!
Re: GoldenEye 007 Officially Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This Week
Like most people I’d of been much more excited about this if it had online multiplayer, I feel they really dropped the ball by letting Nintendo have that as an exclusive. The campaign was amazing back in the day but I wouldn’t say I’m a rush to revisit it
Re: Xbox's New Tango Gameworks Project Has Just Leaked Before The Developer Direct Event
@Sebatrox I’m really excited for this game to come to GP I think it looks awesome. Hopefully it will get more love on Xbox than it did on PS
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 21-22)
After playing through Quantum break last weekend I decided to pick up Control this weekend and so far can’t get enough of it. I’m also gradually working my way through High On Life, been a lot of exploring the world they’ve built which for me is probably the best part of the game
Re: 'Quantum Break' Actor Gets Behind Fan Requests For A Potential Sequel
I played through it for the first time over the weekend and absolutely loved it. I feel this game is criminally underrated and would love to see a sequel.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 14-15)
@fabisputza007 Im about half way through and I get what you mean the game play can get abit repetitive but I’m so invested in the storyline I’m still loving it still.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 14-15)
Stared playing Quantum Break after hearing mixed things but I’m loving it so far. No idea why this game wasn’t a bugger deal
Re: Tunic Publisher 'Concerned' About Subscription Services Like Xbox Game Pass
Personally I’m more likely to play an indie that’s included in gamepass than I am to pay for a game by a relatively unknown/unproven studio. Provided they are paid fairly it should be a great launchpad for indie studios
Re: Talking Point: What Would You Like To See From Xbox's 'Developer_Direct' Livestream?
I’m really hoping Ghostwire Tokyo gets a release date for game pass