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Just voted on Doom. The only the new game I bought in may.
I reached chapter 11 yesterday. It's pure greatness and I still got trough pretty good on ultra violence.

Still don't care about this game. Throw stones at me. 😂

And what a lot of people don't understand.
If you're subscribing like for a month of Game Pass Ultimate and in that time period, you're completing like 1 or 2 new games like Doom The Dark Ages. Yeah, than it was a good. It was like renting from a video store.

But many people just pay and pay, month for month, not having the time for all these 800 games. And they still think it's a good deal, acting like it's for free.
After canceling the subscription, nothing's there.

@Friendly

"I think game pass will be the healthier option over time, also business wise. It’s still growing unlike the playstation subscription service.

And it’s thé subscription to take if you’re playing games on pc, and in time, on phone as well"

Yeah, maybe healthy for Microsoft, but not the studios. And where is Game Pass growing??? Major faults like porting Gears or Forza to PlayStation is because Game Pass is "not" growing anymore.

I'm with him. That's my talking. And I'm pretty sure thats why several studios had to close or fire employees.
Gaming is on a dangerous position right now and Game Pass changed a lot of people's behavior of gaming.

And they yet didn't fix an annoying issue. Everytime I'm in the map screen and return to game, my walking is blocked for a moment. I can't believe this wasn't patched out already.

@Kaloudz if you're using a Series S console, I'm not surprised you're not willing to pay for a pro controller.
It's like getting a 200 buck gaming keyboard for using it with a Chromebook. 😁

If they are really improving it, maybe.
That means, it needs superb sticks, not these cheap ones from Series 2. Maybe a better d-pad and something like the dualsense feedback would be nice.

I also pre ordered it. I'm not sure about that creation stuff. But the rest looks nice.

Yeah, Microsoft doesn't give a ***** about disc versions lately. Too bad

I got the Doom controller in the standard version. Not interested in The Witcher at all.
And i wouldn't buy another "Elite" controller. (it's not elite)

@FraserG yeah no problem 👍🏼 I was just a bit confused because of the headline.

Awesome, mine is activated. 👍🏼

@Ricky-Spanish yeah, I will get that too. Seems to be a stand alone expansion game.

@Lup for this price, it's alright.
I actually played and completed it and sold it after that.
It had its flaws, yes. But to be honest, these low scores everywhere weren't that fair.
It had good moments, where it surprised me. The graphics were ok, even the atmosphere was pretty strong sometimes.
Most annoying to me was the darkness in a lot scenes. It felt like, at least the Xbox version, was flawed there. And some stealth scenes were annoying.

This weekend? Battlefield Hardline and others were already at these prices for about a week or so.

@Ricky-Spanish absolutely. I played and completed it. The game really felt like the developers are in love with the movies.
It wasn't perfect, had some little flaws. But I had a good time.

I don't think so.

I bet PS5 is getting a disc version, to show the middle finger for XBox fans.
But in this case, I can actually deal with it.
I didn't play and suppose, I won't.
The Gears of War story is a way harder thing, I still can't believe.

@Vectrex 100% right.

Every few months, I'm cleaning my Series X. Not from inside, but I'm using my Dyson hand cleaner add on on the lowest level.
I have it around 2 years and a half and no problems so far.
I had a few games crashing some months. But it wasn't an issue with heat or dust and I got rid of that problem.

Not hyped and no expectations.
If I had a wish, I would wish for Microsoft announcing banger games which are exclusive on XBox. You know, like back then, when games like Dead Rising 3, Crackdown 3 or Sunset Overdrive were actually completely exclusive and Microsoft were trying to sell the Xbox systems.
And of course disc versions to all of these games. Not like Microsoft today:
"Hellblade 2 on disc? Why?
South of Midnight? No
Avowed? What is a disc again?"

I reached chapter 3 today. I absolutely love it and my concerns are completely gone. It's pure greatness.

Absolutely. When I bought my Series X, I already had a PS5 and a Switch.
I bought it because of Halo and some exclusives.
In the end, it turned into my main system and having more XBox vibes again than with the Xbox One.

@donv2135 no, they just fired another 7000 employees.

@M20B25 yeah, Ubisoft and EA are showing how it can be done. They are putting more than 1 disc in the box.

Of course this method isn't great. But I still take my physical version.

I grew up with Nintendo and they still have a place with me.
But this time, I will pass. I guess I will get a Switch 2. But it can really wait, I'm not willing to pay these prices and I'm sure, the system will get cheaper. I also don't want these overpriced hardware things like the camera. The express Micro SDs are heavily expensive right now.
The hardware isn't that strong and even I want to play the new Mario Kart, I'm chilled and wait a while, I'm in no hurry this time.

What disappointment???
It's coming out next year, that's fine.
Every year is stuffed with great games, no one has the time for. This year is no different. I can absolutely deal with it.

@Ricky-Spanish I know, same here. My gaming time is also most of the time in the very late evening. And sometimes I'm so exhausted, that I'm not even in the mood for gaming.
Wife and kid is a deadly combination 🫡

Can they also patch the prices of the disc version? 😁

@jikflet really? That were 2 chapters with the bigger world. I actually liked them as a mix of gameplay. It played fast and didn't take too much time.

I took Gears 5.
I completed this game last year for the first time and in the end, I was really surprised in how great it was. I didn't believe it, but in terms of graphics, presentation, atmosphere and gameplay variety, I think this was the best of the Gears games.
After 5 comes 2 for me and than 1.

...Some actually chose Judgment. 😁

@GuyinPA75 my talking, pal.

Sounds amazing. I'll be happy to add this to my library in a few days.

Interesting. So physical releases should go through the ceiling on XBox Series X.

I have the disc version of the Ultimate Edition. If I don't get the upgrade free, I won't buy it.
I still can't believe, that Microsoft is really giving this to PlayStation, it feels so wrong.
The only benefit is, that Crossplay is a thing now.
And of course, on Playstation front, they will earn money with this release.
Sony should give XBox audience The Last of Us as a sign of thank.

@ElkinFencer10 that's the modern Microsoft. Hello to PlayStation and middlefinger for their true fans using discs.

So what about disc users???

No I won't install that ssd killer anymore.

Gears on Playstation, this is too much for my heart. My mood is ruined today. This can't be true.

@TheSimulator 2025 is totally fine. Games like this are rare these days and it looks very good.

@Matthewnh yeah the driving at the beginning also reminded me of Watch Dogs 1.
Besides that, I don't think that Watch Dogs was style over substance.
I don't know what some people were expecting, but I absolutely love this game until this day. All 3 Watch Dogs games are worth playing, but 1 is my all time classic.

I don't see Grand theft Auto here. It looks like a story driven, straight forward action game with gunplay and driving and I absolutely want it.

Well, I still think the Series X is the best console right now and it's actually worth its price.
But for someone, who would start now after over 4 years, it's pretty crazy. The next XBox could arrive in 2027.

Also about 70% of players didn't complete the first chapter of Indiana Jones.
I think, if you're actually buying a game, there's more attraction to play it.
In case of Game Pass Ultimate, I guess most people don't know what to play anymore because of the ridiculous amount of games.

This is really heavy. No generation like this before. Even though I would say, the Series X with disc drive is the worth that price.

That's also a reason, I stopped GP Ultimate. I don't have the time for all of this. It took me like a month to complete Indiana Jones. Now I'm waiting for Doom The Dark Ages and I can't decide what to play in the waiting time. I have way more games than I get to play.

@Tasuki thank you for the detailed informations. 🙂

@Ricky-Spanish there even was a pre sequel?