Iām 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 š
@JayJ they fixed the āwashed outā look in one of the earlier updates where they adjusted the gameās gamma and black level settings, which I believe was the cause. Trust me, the game looks great now š
I still play this regularly, mainly for the monthly open tour class races, and the game looks amazing. Thereās still room for improvement though in other areas, like the AI. Also I wouldnāt mind seeing a city track added to the mix, maybe Rio from FM7? š¤
@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 havenāt 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 donāt know whether to pull the trigger or not š¤
Itās hard to say who exactly is to āblameā here, if indeed thatās the right word. Is it Microsoft for demanding parity between X/S, or Warhorse studios for not optimising the game better? Either way itās not good for a gameās potential when itās 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 itās still a great game. Love the futuristic open world they created and canāt wait to see what they do with the sequel.
You wait ages for a tennis game then 2 come along at once š will give this a go if it has a demo/trial. Iāve been playing Top Spin 2K25 and although itās pretty good, itās just not clicking with me for some reason. Loved TS4 back in the day.
Iām not playing anything Star Wars related, too busy with other games. On Series X Iām 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 arenāt actually that ādynamicā, with just barely a hint of movement.
Having already started Top spin 2K25, I went to play it today only to find it wonāt connect to the 2K servers. Even the SINGLE PLAYER āMy playerā mode requires an internet connection š” not a good start for the game! Looks like itās 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 Iām really looking forward to this. Iām 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!
Wowā¦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+.
On Series X Iām still playing Dragons Dogma 2. Have clocked up almost 40 hours and still havenāt got to Battahl yet! Just this morning I got lost in the Misty marshes and had to use a (costly) ferrystone to teleport myself out of there š I love the sense of adventure in DD2, and itās probably my game of the year so far. On PS5 Iām playing Dave the diver which is more addictive than I anticipated. I bought Fallout 4 GOTY (on Xbox) ahead of next weeks next-gen upgrade. However, Iām thinking of doing of starting it now to get the opening section (character creation, vault stuff etc) out of the way, so when the update drops I can fully immerse myself in the open world straight away.
This is well worth checking out. I got 6 months free sub with my PS5 and still subbed after it expired. Shows you should check out - Severance, Slow horses, Silo, Bad Sisters, Ted Lasso - to name but a few. Thereās lots of good stuff on there now.
I may pull the trigger on Fallout 4 GOTY edition for under a tenner. Iām assuming you start in the bunker? Iāll probably start the game before the upgrade drops just to get the bunker bit out of the way. Is base building a big part of the game, or can you largely ignore it? Not really into that aspect of it.
Iām thinking of getting the GOTY edition of Fallout 4, but the base game is on GP so donāt know if Iāll bother. Does anyone know if next weeks next-gen upgrade will also apply to the GP version?
On my Series X Iām hopping between Dragons Dogma 2 and Forza Motorsport. Iām still enjoying DD2 (have just unlocked mystic spearhand vocation) though some people have told me of some rather annoying game mechanics which may put me off the game. One such mechanic is ādragons plagueā - none of my pawns have had it yet, though from what Iāve heard I do wonder if the devs actually want us to enjoy their game!
Iāve just finished Horizon Forbidden West & Burning shores on PS5. However, Iām now looking for a new game but am torn between 3 choices - Dragons Dogma 2, Banishers Ghosts of New Eden, or The Rise of the Ronin. I honestly canāt decide š¤
@FraserG thanks š I may take advantage of the offer then cancel just before the 3 months is up. I still think Ā£12 per month is too expensive. They should do a āliteā version without the music.
@PJOReilly @GamingFan4Lyf Thanks! Iām still on the fence on buying this. Will wait to see the Rise of the Ronin reviews tomorrow first. If I do get DD2 Iāll probably get it on XSX, especially with quick resume.
Do you know how the frame rate issues are compared to PS5? I came away from your review feeling it was less of an issue compared to your sister siteās review over at PushSquare.
The game has been out over 5 years and itās still getting āstability and performanceā updates š the ONLY update Iām interested in is a 60fps patch.
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Re: Xbox Game Pass Zombie Romp 'World War Z: Aftermath' Gets Huge Free Update
@kingtoten cool, cheers š 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. Iām 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?
Iām 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 š
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 3-16)
I finally get to play Neon white! Iāve 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 āwashed outā look in one of the earlier updates where they adjusted the gameās gamma and black level settings, which I believe was the cause. Trust me, the game looks great now š
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. Thereās still room for improvement though in other areas, like the AI. Also I wouldnāt mind seeing a city track added to the mix, maybe Rio from FM7? š¤
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 havenāt 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 āProā version of the Series X to counter Sonyās expected PS5 Pro later this year? š¤
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 donāt know whether to pull the trigger or not š¤
Re: Xbox Series S Under Fire As Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Tech Specs Revealed
Itās hard to say who exactly is to āblameā here, if indeed thatās the right word. Is it Microsoft for demanding parity between X/S, or Warhorse studios for not optimising the game better? Either way itās not good for a gameās potential when itās 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
Iād be very surprised if we donāt 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 itās still a great game. Love the futuristic open world they created and canāt 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 š”š
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 š
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 š 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 š will give this a go if it has a demo/trial. Iāve been playing Top Spin 2K25 and although itās pretty good, itās 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)
Iām not playing anything Star Wars related, too busy with other games. On Series X Iām 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
Nooooooā¦.Iām having flashbacks to the N64ās 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 hadnāt. 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 Iāve 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 arenāt actually that ādynamicā, 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 wonāt connect to the 2K servers. Even the SINGLE PLAYER āMy playerā mode requires an internet connection š” not a good start for the game! Looks like itās 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 Iām really looking forward to this. Iām 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)
Wowā¦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+.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 20-21)
On Series X Iām still playing Dragons Dogma 2. Have clocked up almost 40 hours and still havenāt got to Battahl yet! Just this morning I got lost in the Misty marshes and had to use a (costly) ferrystone to teleport myself out of there š I love the sense of adventure in DD2, and itās probably my game of the year so far. On PS5 Iām playing Dave the diver which is more addictive than I anticipated. I bought Fallout 4 GOTY (on Xbox) ahead of next weeks next-gen upgrade. However, Iām thinking of doing of starting it now to get the opening section (character creation, vault stuff etc) out of the way, so when the update drops I can fully immerse myself in the open world straight away.
Re: Apple TV+ Is Giving Away 3 Free Months To Xbox Users Right Now
This is well worth checking out. I got 6 months free sub with my PS5 and still subbed after it expired. Shows you should check out - Severance, Slow horses, Silo, Bad Sisters, Ted Lasso - to name but a few. Thereās lots of good stuff on there now.
Re: Multiple Fallout Games Are Topping The Xbox 'Paid' Charts This Week
@Ricky-Spanish @MaccaMUFC Thanks for your replies š
Re: Multiple Fallout Games Are Topping The Xbox 'Paid' Charts This Week
I may pull the trigger on Fallout 4 GOTY edition for under a tenner. Iām assuming you start in the bunker? Iāll probably start the game before the upgrade drops just to get the bunker bit out of the way. Is base building a big part of the game, or can you largely ignore it? Not really into that aspect of it.
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Spring Sale 2024?
Iām thinking of getting the GOTY edition of Fallout 4, but the base game is on GP so donāt know if Iāll bother. Does anyone know if next weeks next-gen upgrade will also apply to the GP version?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 13-14)
On my Series X Iām hopping between Dragons Dogma 2 and Forza Motorsport. Iām still enjoying DD2 (have just unlocked mystic spearhand vocation) though some people have told me of some rather annoying game mechanics which may put me off the game. One such mechanic is ādragons plagueā - none of my pawns have had it yet, though from what Iāve heard I do wonder if the devs actually want us to enjoy their game!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 30-31)
Iāve just finished Horizon Forbidden West & Burning shores on PS5. However, Iām now looking for a new game but am torn between 3 choices - Dragons Dogma 2, Banishers Ghosts of New Eden, or The Rise of the Ronin. I honestly canāt decide š¤
Re: Xbox Concludes Strong Month Of Perks With Huge YouTube Freebie
@FraserG thanks š I may take advantage of the offer then cancel just before the 3 months is up. I still think Ā£12 per month is too expensive. They should do a āliteā version without the music.
Re: This Week's Xbox Sales Include One Of 2024's Best Games So Far
The game has overwhelmingly positive reviews on the Xbox store page, so Iāll probably buy this with the tenner knocked off.
Re: Xbox Concludes Strong Month Of Perks With Huge YouTube Freebie
Is this only if accessing YouTube through your Xbox, or will it still apply through other devices?
Re: Review: Dragon's Dogma 2 (Xbox) - Capcom's Cult Classic Makes A Triumphant Return
@PJOReilly @GamingFan4Lyf Thanks! Iām still on the fence on buying this. Will wait to see the Rise of the Ronin reviews tomorrow first. If I do get DD2 Iāll probably get it on XSX, especially with quick resume.
Re: Review: Dragon's Dogma 2 (Xbox) - Capcom's Cult Classic Makes A Triumphant Return
Do you know how the frame rate issues are compared to PS5? I came away from your review feeling it was less of an issue compared to your sister siteās review over at PushSquare.
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Surprise Xbox Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The game has been out over 5 years and itās still getting āstability and performanceā updates š the ONLY update Iām interested in is a 60fps patch.
Re: TopSpin 2K25 Is Bringing A Legendary Series Back To Xbox This April
Top spin 4 was amazing, and nothing has bettered it in the 13 years since its release. I have high hopes for this š¤
Re: Review: Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator (Xbox) - A Rough Ride That's Still Surprisingly Fun
With a bit of TLC (patches) and a price drop Iāll probably pick this up. Wish listed it for the time being.
Re: BG3's Physical Version Runs Into Storage 'Limit' For Xbox, Will Now Ship On Four Discs
Can you imagine how many discs GTA 6 is going to ship on?!? š