Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the clear front-runner for me. It blew me away. Putting the awesome combat mechanics aside, the ost is legendary as far as I'm concerned.
You're right in that time has always been an issue but the price exascerbated the problem because you'll be paying more than ever before with very little time to go through everything.
It’s really interesting how people lack perspective. These things happen all the time (exclusivity or platform priority).
Xbox has Warhammer Space Marine Master Crafted Edition. It’s even on Game Pass. Guess what? It’s not on PlayStation. It’s called business. Each company is going to negotiate better deals for its user base or developers will prefer certain platforms over others.
This sort of thing is annoying but perspective is important.
Just because a developer chooses to ignore Xbox doesn’t mean it’s because Xbox is bad in any way.
Looks good. Since I quit mp gaming (got in the way of my studies and free time) I will be skipping it but fair play to DICE for making what seems like it an outstanding game from a gameplay standpoint anyhow.
Microsoft need to sort out their games and the rest will take care of itself. You can have the best system, controller and so on but the games are what people come for. I'm all in : )
The problem is that Microsoft has been all over the place with its support of Xbox. There doesn’t seem to be a consistent plan in place.
Having said that, I do think Microsoft want to continue supporting Xbox. Hardware will eventually collapse but XCloud will keep the brand alive. Cloud Gaming gives Xbox the edge over its rivals because it’s the one thing that Xbox has that everyone else (barring Nvidia) can’t compete with.
Sorry, this is unacceptable. In fact, why am I apologising? No apologies for saying this.
Microsoft have driven the service into the ground. This is the Xbox One debacle all over again. We were expected to accept the anti-consumer practices and higher price (both for hardware and for software) back then and it's come full circle to the present day.
Microsoft have shown their contempt for their consumers time and time again. Enough is enough as far as I'm concerned.
Tbf, they did a u-turn in 2021 after their attempt to double the price of Xbox Live Gold was met with severe backlash.
I'm pretty sure they've heard the feedback loud and clear and are deliberating what course of action to take.
Believe me when I tell you that it's in there interest for you to sub to the highest tier because more revenue coming in is what they want. They'd be no point to them spending a shed load of money to bring Day One Games (both first party and third party) to GPU only for no-one to play them.
I empathise and sympathise with people over this. I am a single man so if I really wanted to continue subbing to it I could but you guys and gals with partners and children will find it hard and I feel for you.
Hopefully, Microsoft see the outrage and reverse course. This CANNOT continue on or the brand will die out in no time.
I will be switching from Ultimate to Essential. £22.99 per month is ridiculous even for Mr Stark (joke lol).
Joke aside, if you look at the raw numbers, it costs £275.88 to pay for Ultimate annually. If you subtract the £100 you get from Rewards then it becomes £175.88 which turns out to be less than paying £14.99 per month for 12 months.
I'm not defending the price hike but just giving an alternative view. If you still want to support it, it's not the worst idea.
As I said, I will be switching to Essential (to tackle my backlog and buy games that only interest me).
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Re: Talking Point: As We Approach GOTY Season, What's Your Pick As Things Stand?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the clear front-runner for me. It blew me away. Putting the awesome combat mechanics aside, the ost is legendary as far as I'm concerned.
Re: New Rumours Suggest PS6 & Next-Gen Xbox Could Both Release In 2027
This generation has been a weird one but if Xbox delivers on next gen then nobody will care. Can't wait.
I'm going for Elder Scrolls VI and Blade being showcased at the next gen Xbox Showcase.
Re: The Casting Of Frank Stone Looks Set To Prove Popular On Xbox Game Pass Next Week
@themightyant
You're right in that time has always been an issue but the price exascerbated the problem because you'll be paying more than ever before with very little time to go through everything.
Re: The Casting Of Frank Stone Looks Set To Prove Popular On Xbox Game Pass Next Week
So tempted to stick with Game Pass Ultimate. £22.99 is an insane ask for games I won’t own.
Re: Absolum Studio Admits Xbox Release 'Wasn't A Priority' Due To Small Development Team
It’s really interesting how people lack perspective. These things happen all the time (exclusivity or platform priority).
Xbox has Warhammer Space Marine Master Crafted Edition. It’s even on Game Pass. Guess what? It’s not on PlayStation. It’s called business. Each company is going to negotiate better deals for its user base or developers will prefer certain platforms over others.
This sort of thing is annoying but perspective is important.
Just because a developer chooses to ignore Xbox doesn’t mean it’s because Xbox is bad in any way.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Battlefield 6
Looks good. Since I quit mp gaming (got in the way of my studies and free time) I will be skipping it but fair play to DICE for making what seems like it an outstanding game from a gameplay standpoint anyhow.
Re: Xbox 'Magnus' Leak Suggests Next Console Will Be Powerful, Expensive & Maybe A Hybrid Device
The one thing that I love about Xbox consoles over PlayStation systems is that they have excellent cooling solution as well as very little fan noise.
PlayStation is still superior in the first party aspect but, for me, I like to game WITHOUT fan noise and overheating. I love them both though.
Re: Xbox 'Magnus' Leak Suggests Next Console Will Be Powerful, Expensive & Maybe A Hybrid Device
@FraserG Up the Walsall, lad! : P
Can't wait for the hype train.
Microsoft need to sort out their games and the rest will take care of itself. You can have the best system, controller and so on but the games are what people come for. I'm all in : )
Re: Xbox 'Magnus' Leak Suggests Next Console Will Be Powerful, Expensive & Maybe A Hybrid Device
Echoes of the Original Xbox: an absolute beast of a system.
The Most Powerful and Ambitious console ever created.
I can already imagine the reveal event showing off Elder Scrolls VI and possibly Blade (both of which will surely play flawlessly on the system).
Can't wait. : )
Re: Xbox Issues Statement Denying Rumour That Next-Gen Console Could Be Cancelled
The problem is that Microsoft has been all over the place with its support of Xbox. There doesn’t seem to be a consistent plan in place.
Having said that, I do think Microsoft want to continue supporting Xbox. Hardware will eventually collapse but XCloud will keep the brand alive. Cloud Gaming gives Xbox the edge over its rivals because it’s the one thing that Xbox has that everyone else (barring Nvidia) can’t compete with.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 4-5)
@hisownsidekick
Mr Stank? Funny. There’s a scene at the end of Captain America Civil War in which a delivery man (Stan Lee) refers to Stark as Tony Stank lol.
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Ubisoft+ Classics Being Added To Game Pass Ultimate?
Not a good perk as they're all old games; anyone who was interested in them would've played them by now.
Re: Xbox Ditches Majority Of Its Game Pass DLC Discounts As Part Of Service Revamp
And that's me out.
Sorry, this is unacceptable. In fact, why am I apologising? No apologies for saying this.
Microsoft have driven the service into the ground. This is the Xbox One debacle all over again. We were expected to accept the anti-consumer practices and higher price (both for hardware and for software) back then and it's come full circle to the present day.
Microsoft have shown their contempt for their consumers time and time again. Enough is enough as far as I'm concerned.
Re: 'Price Increases Are Never Fun For Anybody' Says Xbox Exec Defending Game Pass Changes
Tbf, they did a u-turn in 2021 after their attempt to double the price of Xbox Live Gold was met with severe backlash.
I'm pretty sure they've heard the feedback loud and clear and are deliberating what course of action to take.
Believe me when I tell you that it's in there interest for you to sub to the highest tier because more revenue coming in is what they want. They'd be no point to them spending a shed load of money to bring Day One Games (both first party and third party) to GPU only for no-one to play them.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Plans For Xbox Game Pass After This Week's News?
I empathise and sympathise with people over this. I am a single man so if I really wanted to continue subbing to it I could but you guys and gals with partners and children will find it hard and I feel for you.
Hopefully, Microsoft see the outrage and reverse course. This CANNOT continue on or the brand will die out in no time.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Plans For Xbox Game Pass After This Week's News?
I will be switching from Ultimate to Essential. £22.99 per month is ridiculous even for Mr Stark (joke lol).
Joke aside, if you look at the raw numbers, it costs £275.88 to pay for Ultimate annually. If you subtract the £100 you get from Rewards then it becomes £175.88 which turns out to be less than paying £14.99 per month for 12 months.
I'm not defending the price hike but just giving an alternative view. If you still want to support it, it's not the worst idea.
As I said, I will be switching to Essential (to tackle my backlog and buy games that only interest me).