A complete no-brainer for me. I like most Ubisoft open world games, and I like Star Wars. Have preordered the Gold edition, so will be playing it in the morning 🙂
I’ll definitely play it at some point, but not at launch as it’s release date sits between 2 other games I’ll be getting - Star Wars Outlaws and Astro bot.
Gutted, but there’s no shortage of new games between now and the end of the year - Star Wars outlaws, AC Shadows, Astro bot, MS Flight simulator 2024, Age of mythology, Black myth Wukong - to name but a few 🤷🏻♂️
Apart from my staple racing games - Forza Motorsport and EA WRC - I seem to be in something of a gaming rut at the moment. Recently tried Flintlock Seige of dawn and Kunitsu-gami path of the goddess, but just couldn’t get into either. Have now downloaded Lies of P and Callisto protocol, and will see how I get on with them. That’s one of the great things about GP - being able to just try out different games and see what clicks.
How many “overhauls” has this game had now?!? 😂 seriously though, I haven’t touched it in years - is it still welcoming to new or lapsed players, or will I find it overwhelming?
I’m in my early 50s, no kids, and probably game as much as I always have. My reflexes may not be quite as sharp though, hence why I rarely play online 😂
@JayJ they fixed the “washed out” look in one of the earlier updates where they adjusted the game’s gamma and black level settings, which I believe was the cause. Trust me, the game looks great now 👍
I still play this regularly, mainly for the monthly open tour class races, and the game looks amazing. There’s still room for improvement though in other areas, like the AI. Also I wouldn’t mind seeing a city track added to the mix, maybe Rio from FM7? 🤔
@Mustoe yeah FH3 was easily the best one, especially if you were mainly playing single player like myself. 4&5 may be graphically better but had too much emphasis on online stuff.
I haven’t played MFS for a while, but are the city/world updates still handled in the same way? If I remember rightly you could only update whilst in the game menus? Hope they address this for MFS 24.
@GuyinPA75 it did have some nasty difficulty spikes, but I believe they patched it and also later included difficulty options. I enjoyed the game after this and completed it, though never played the dlc.
I have a couple of games on my wish list that are now on sale - Shadow Gambit the cursed crew and Planet zoo. I have enough to play right now though so don’t know whether to pull the trigger or not 🤔
It’s hard to say who exactly is to “blame” here, if indeed that’s the right word. Is it Microsoft for demanding parity between X/S, or Warhorse studios for not optimising the game better? Either way it’s not good for a game’s potential when it’s being held back by one of the consoles, an argument which can also be levelled at publishers still releasing games on last-gen consoles.
Bit gutted they never added NG+, nevertheless it’s still a great game. Love the futuristic open world they created and can’t wait to see what they do with the sequel.
You wait ages for a tennis game then 2 come along at once 😂 will give this a go if it has a demo/trial. I’ve been playing Top Spin 2K25 and although it’s pretty good, it’s just not clicking with me for some reason. Loved TS4 back in the day.
I’m not playing anything Star Wars related, too busy with other games. On Series X I’m playing Dragons dogma 2 and Top spin 2K25. On PS5 Stellar blade and Dave the diver.
They already do this on PS5. My main gripe about dynamic backgrounds on Xbox is that many aren’t actually that “dynamic”, with just barely a hint of movement.
Having already started Top spin 2K25, I went to play it today only to find it won’t connect to the 2K servers. Even the SINGLE PLAYER “My player” mode requires an internet connection 😡 not a good start for the game! Looks like it’s back to Dragons Dogma 2, and may check out the next-gen upgrade for Fallout 4.
I loved Top Spin 4, so needless to say I’m really looking forward to this. I’m torn between getting it on Series X or PS5 though. Your sister site PushSquare says it makes great use of the DualSense pad, however on Xbox quick resume will be very handy for those long matches!
Wow…busy week for me personally! Definitely buying Topspin 2K25. I just bought Fallout 4 GOTY so am looking forward to the next-gen upgrade. Will also be playing Tales of Kenzera on PS+.
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Re: Review: Star Wars Outlaws (Xbox) - Robust Stealth & Immaculate Vibes Make For A Super Star War
A complete no-brainer for me. I like most Ubisoft open world games, and I like Star Wars. Have preordered the Gold edition, so will be playing it in the morning 🙂
Re: Xbox Game Pass Title 'Stalker 2' Runs At 60FPS On Series X
Looks like that delay has paid dividends. Looking forward to this!
Re: Xbox Teases 'More Than A Few Surprises' For This Week's Gamescom Livestreams
Some shadow drops are always nice 🙂
Re: Talking Point: How Excited Are You For Xbox's Next First-Party Release?
I’ll definitely play it at some point, but not at launch as it’s release date sits between 2 other games I’ll be getting - Star Wars Outlaws and Astro bot.
Re: Xbox First-Party RPG Avowed Reportedly Delayed Until Early 2025
Gutted, but there’s no shortage of new games between now and the end of the year - Star Wars outlaws, AC Shadows, Astro bot, MS Flight simulator 2024, Age of mythology, Black myth Wukong - to name but a few 🤷🏻♂️
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 27-28)
Apart from my staple racing games - Forza Motorsport and EA WRC - I seem to be in something of a gaming rut at the moment. Recently tried Flintlock Seige of dawn and Kunitsu-gami path of the goddess, but just couldn’t get into either. Have now downloaded Lies of P and Callisto protocol, and will see how I get on with them. That’s one of the great things about GP - being able to just try out different games and see what clicks.
Re: These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2024
So the 11 years old GTAV is in the top 10 not once but twice?!? Seriously, who tf is still buying this game? 😂
Re: Xbox Reportedly 'Exploring Potential' For Various New Game Pass Tiers
How can we complicate GP tiers even further? I know…🙄
Re: Review: EA Sports College Football 25 (Xbox) - Slick And Pretty Gridiron Action That Shows Madden A Few New Moves
@PJOReilly @Nightcrawler71 Possibly. Will try again this evening.
Re: Review: EA Sports College Football 25 (Xbox) - Slick And Pretty Gridiron Action That Shows Madden A Few New Moves
I downloaded the free trial for this, but every time I tried to play this morning it wouldn’t connect to the server 🙄
Re: Review: EA Sports College Football 25 (Xbox) - Slick And Pretty Gridiron Action That Shows Madden A Few New Moves
I vaguely remember the basics of American football (4 attempts to move the ball 10 yards, or something) but is this accessible for lapsed players?
Re: No Man's Sky 'Worlds' Update Sounds Like A Complete Overhaul On Xbox Game Pass
How many “overhauls” has this game had now?!? 😂 seriously though, I haven’t touched it in years - is it still welcoming to new or lapsed players, or will I find it overwhelming?
Re: Review: Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn (Xbox) - New Game Pass RPG Hurt By Its Own Ambition
1) are there any difficulty options?, and 2) can we preload if playing it on GP?
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 15-19)
@awp69 ok, thanks for clearing that up 👍
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 13-14)
Just started playing Rage 2 again, which is a blast. Forgot how satisfying the guns are. The graphics still hold up surprisingly well too.
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (July 15-19)
According to you Flintlock is out 18 July (Thursday), but your sister site - PushSquare - says it’s out 16 July (Tuesday) who’s right? 🤔
Re: Xbox Game Pass Zombie Romp 'World War Z: Aftermath' Gets Huge Free Update
@kingtoten cool, cheers 👍 will give it a go
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 11)
I played Tchia on PS5 and tbh I got bored with it pretty quickly. I’m eager to finally play Neon white though!
Re: PSA: Don't Forget, There Are Ways To Save Money On Xbox Game Pass
In the UK I often use either CDkeys or Shopto.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Zombie Romp 'World War Z: Aftermath' Gets Huge Free Update
Can you solo this game?
Re: Talking Point: Has Your Gaming Slowed Down As You've Got Older?
I’m in my early 50s, no kids, and probably game as much as I always have. My reflexes may not be quite as sharp though, hence why I rarely play online 😂
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 3-16)
I finally get to play Neon white! I’ve had this game on various wish lists but never pulled the trigger.
Re: Forza Motorsport Gets Big Visual Upgrade On Xbox In Update 9
@JayJ they fixed the “washed out” look in one of the earlier updates where they adjusted the game’s gamma and black level settings, which I believe was the cause. Trust me, the game looks great now 👍
Re: Forza Motorsport Gets Big Visual Upgrade On Xbox In Update 9
I still play this regularly, mainly for the monthly open tour class races, and the game looks amazing. There’s still room for improvement though in other areas, like the AI. Also I wouldn’t mind seeing a city track added to the mix, maybe Rio from FM7? 🤔
Re: Forza Horizon 4 To Be Delisted On Xbox And PC In December 2024
@Mustoe yeah FH3 was easily the best one, especially if you were mainly playing single player like myself. 4&5 may be graphically better but had too much emphasis on online stuff.
Re: Flight Simulator Updates Continue With Free Las Vegas Expansion On Xbox & PC
I haven’t played MFS for a while, but are the city/world updates still handled in the same way? If I remember rightly you could only update whilst in the game menus? Hope they address this for MFS 24.
Re: These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 18-27)
My time at Sandrock is on my wishlist so will definitely give that a go.
Re: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Takes To The Skies This November On Xbox Game Pass
It looks amazing. I hope they improve the way world updates are delivered though, hopefully just through regular patches.
Re: Xbox Announces Three New Series X|S Consoles Launching In 2024
So no “Pro” version of the Series X to counter Sony’s expected PS5 Pro later this year? 🤔
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 6-9)
@GuyinPA75 it did have some nasty difficulty spikes, but I believe they patched it and also later included difficulty options. I enjoyed the game after this and completed it, though never played the dlc.
Re: Xbox Deals Unlocked 2024 Sale Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
I have a couple of games on my wish list that are now on sale - Shadow Gambit the cursed crew and Planet zoo. I have enough to play right now though so don’t know whether to pull the trigger or not 🤔
Re: Xbox Series S Under Fire As Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Tech Specs Revealed
It’s hard to say who exactly is to “blame” here, if indeed that’s the right word. Is it Microsoft for demanding parity between X/S, or Warhorse studios for not optimising the game better? Either way it’s not good for a game’s potential when it’s being held back by one of the consoles, an argument which can also be levelled at publishers still releasing games on last-gen consoles.
Re: Microsoft Confirms That Black Ops 6 Won't Require A New Tier Of Xbox Game Pass
I’d be very surprised if we don’t see a price hike for GP before COD releases.
Re: Over A Decade Since Its First Teaser, Development Is Finally Finished On Cyberpunk 2077
Bit gutted they never added NG+, nevertheless it’s still a great game. Love the futuristic open world they created and can’t wait to see what they do with the sequel.
Re: Mad Max Dev Takes Offense At 'Nonsense' Criticism Of The 2015 Video Game
Whenever people are talking about underrated games Mad Max nearly always comes up, and for good reason. I really enjoyed it.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Will See 'Changes' When Call Of Duty Arrives, Rumours Suggest
It sucks that I and many others who have no intention of playing CoD will probably have to foot the bill for the game to go on GP day 1 😡🙄
Re: It's Official! GTA 6 Launches For Xbox Series X|S In Fall 2025
Well, this is the first release date. Now just wait for this to come and go and we get a revised date 😉
Re: Here's Your First Look At 'Shadows', The Next Assassin's Creed Game Launching This November
Between this and Star Wars Outlaws Ubisoft will likely have my gaming needs covered for Q3/4 this year!
Re: Talking Point: 10 Years On, Have You Ever Played The Elder Scrolls Online?
I dabbled with it once or twice, but I always found it a bit janky not to mention a little overwhelming at times.
Re: Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 14)
Dang I thought the remake was coming to GP 🙄 played the original several years ago. Shame cos I would have been all over the remake.
Re: TopSpin 2K25 Has A New Xbox Rival As 'Tennis Elbow 4' Makes Console Debut
You wait ages for a tennis game then 2 come along at once 😂 will give this a go if it has a demo/trial. I’ve been playing Top Spin 2K25 and although it’s pretty good, it’s just not clicking with me for some reason. Loved TS4 back in the day.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 4-5)
I’m not playing anything Star Wars related, too busy with other games. On Series X I’m playing Dragons dogma 2 and Top spin 2K25. On PS5 Stellar blade and Dave the diver.
Re: Hellblade 2 Will Display With Black Bars Outside Of Ultrawide Mode
Noooooo….I’m having flashbacks to the N64’s PAL releases!
Re: Redfall One Year On: Xbox's Vampire Misfire Still Lacks Bite
I tried it a few months ago, hoping that it had improved since launch. It hadn’t. Very mediocre game at best.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Playing Through Starfield Again At 60FPS On Xbox Series X?
I put in around 35 hours when it first came out, and tbh I’ve little interest in going back to it.
Re: Xbox Is Testing A New Dashboard Feature To Improve Backgrounds
They already do this on PS5. My main gripe about dynamic backgrounds on Xbox is that many aren’t actually that “dynamic”, with just barely a hint of movement.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 27-28)
Having already started Top spin 2K25, I went to play it today only to find it won’t connect to the 2K servers. Even the SINGLE PLAYER “My player” mode requires an internet connection 😡 not a good start for the game! Looks like it’s back to Dragons Dogma 2, and may check out the next-gen upgrade for Fallout 4.
Re: Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Update Adds 40FPS Mode On Xbox Series X
A nice option for those with compatible displays. Just a shame the game itself is very boring.
Re: Review: TopSpin 2K25 (Xbox) - A Worthy Sequel To A Legendary Tennis Game
I loved Top Spin 4, so needless to say I’m really looking forward to this. I’m torn between getting it on Series X or PS5 though. Your sister site PushSquare says it makes great use of the DualSense pad, however on Xbox quick resume will be very handy for those long matches!
Re: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 22-26)
Wow…busy week for me personally! Definitely buying Topspin 2K25. I just bought Fallout 4 GOTY so am looking forward to the next-gen upgrade. Will also be playing Tales of Kenzera on PS+.