@PJOReilly I still don't know how you crank out as many great and thorough reviews as you do. Put down the hastega kool-aid and see some daylight! 😉
Really? I was expecting alot more. Especially with what, 3 or 4 delays? What gives? Bugs shouldn't be an issue after all the time they had. Oh well, saving $60 now, and can focus on diablo 4.
I personally can't wait. I'm making sure I have a clean slate on xbox for the release. I'm more than halfway done with Halo CE right now so I should be good. I probably won't be starting any other games either until I'm finished with it.
Quite a bit actually. Switch- FF6. I so desperately want to finish this one. It's become a slog in the second half unfortunately. As it stands, I like IV much better, but 9 still takes the cake for me personally. I couldn't get past Magic Master the other night after trying different builds for an hour and a half. I had no idea you needed reraise to overcome him. With that said, I had to turn on auto battle to drain his MP which took literally 45 minutes. Oh well, just trying to get through this and be done with it. Xbox- Halo CE. Not much to say about this one. It's great, fun. Haven't played this game since it came out with some friends back in the early 00s. WiiU- Paper Mario Color Splash. Just ok, nothing great except for the visuals and and the writing. The game looks stunning even on the ol WiiU. Just don't like that it's level based, and the battle system is very boring and tedious.
Absolutely love my series S and had no intentions of really being engulfed in it. It was more or less a second system I bought on a deep discount just because. So far, my 2 favorite things about it are Gamepass of course, but quick resume is now a gaming must for me moving forward.
@Ralizah I want to preface this by saying I've always respected your opinion on here(and NL) and I've had nothing but great exchanges with you. I hope this doesn't change that and I'd love to continue on discussing games moving forward. However there's a lot overlap in your comment there and it goes both ways.
Democrats are removing certain books from curriculum, most recently Dr Seuss books, and adding others which some would say, have certain agendas. At least in Illinois, that is. Sounds like burning books.
Same with voting. A cook county judge made a decision to remove Donald trump from the ballots. That's literally controlling an election.
I felt lied to about the pandemic myself, and specifically, the vaccine. I was told you need the first, then a booster, and another, and a 6th, and so. You will then be protected. Most of the people I know who live by that rule, somehow get covid at least once a year. I have none of that, and somehow ( knock on wood), I haven't had it since Feb of 2020. Trust the science I'm told. But science can only be trusted with certain topics related to covid.
I wish nothing but the best for same sex marriage, and I fully support that. Everyone has a right to be happy with who they choose. There's alot of Republicans who feel that way believe it or not.
And the riots during 2020 were appalling. Innocent bystanders being beaten and robbed just walking home, owning a store, or driving through at the wrong time were directly the work of people on the left. Storefronts being smashed in, shoes, purses, dresses, hoodies ( useless items) all stolen to support a movement. Moms and dads being assaulted for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. People who spent their life savings to open store fronts that got destroyed during all of that because of something they had nothing to do with, disturbs me, and should disturb anyone who works for their money.
My simple fact that I see, is that this country has been worse in the last 4 years than it was the 4 years prior. There's more turmoil, higher unemployment rate, inflation is through the roof on everything, housing prices and interests rate are skyrocketing. I don't care who's in office, I'm just tired of struggling to support a family. Whoever has that golden ticket, is the one I'll ride with.
I'll admit though, it does sadden me to see you say you don't respect others political beliefs.
@clvr we can definitely agree there. Some opinions have no merit. You're splitting hairs with name calling, but ok.
Very tiresome reading the negative comments about the republican party, not just here, but all facets of media. Not every republican is a "right wing nutcase" or an "old white man." There are good and bad people on both sides. Why can't people respect others decisions and opinions with regards to political beliefs? Even if I disagree with you, which, happens quite often, I won't resort to name calling. Just speaks volumes about who you are more than the party you're looking to diminish.
@Balta666 totally get it. It took some time to grow on me personally but then i loved it. Can't say how much i loved xc3. Top 10 game of all time but I never played the dlc unfortunately.
@Romans12 I'm a couple hours in now. Is it me or are there some odd difficulty spikes with too many enemies in one place at times. Like more than enough to keep up with? I don't mind walking through the streets and beating a few here and there. But when you're surrounded with a crap weapon, you're screwed. Not to mention, if you don't know where a work bench is you're done if your weapons are broke. Happened to me twice now.
So far so good. Only about an hr in. I'm actually playing as I type this. Not the safest thing to do when the city is overrun by flesh eating creatures!
@Banjo- fully agree. My rule of thumb though is if the game is on both Xbox and switch, I buy on switch for the portability aspect. Unless of course it's on GP, then I play on xbox. Any first party or 3rd party stuff not on switch, xbox all day.
Personally, I don't mind them coming to other consoles. Heck I'm a die hard nintendo fan. But, it might be a slippery slope. So im more inclined to buy their first party stuff on their own system before buying it elsewhere. I kind of feel dirty if I play games on GP, love them, but then buy them elsewhere lol. Probably a ME problem though.
Hope they keep it around. I do plan on upgrading to an X of some sort even if it's the mid gen refresh and has a disc drive. I want to start collecting xbox games.
Idk idk. We'll see tomorrow. I'll be buying this game at some point since it's my favorite Xbox game bar none. Just not sure if want to toss money toward it on xbox or switch( if it in fact comes)
Still haven't tried this yet. I'll give it a shot soon but I didn't find something like vampire survivors sustainable honestly so I'm not sure I'll get a ton of mileage out of it.
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Re: Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 28)
Already put a couple hours into D4. It's great thus far.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 23-24)
I just finished Halo CE last night. FF VI earlier this week. So right now, I'm going to focus on PM Color Splash and Crypt Stalker.
Re: Talking Point: Which Backwards Compatible Xbox Games Still Hold Up In 2024?
The gears games are still great.
Re: Remedy's Max Payne Remakes Will Have 'Similar Development Budget' To Alan Wake 2
Can't wait to see what they do with these remakes. Max Payne was such a great game when it came out.
Re: 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' Launches In 2025, And It Looks Incredible So Far
This looks great. Love captain, love the era, so this'll be right up my alley.
Re: Review: Dragon's Dogma 2 (Xbox) - Capcom's Cult Classic Makes A Triumphant Return
@PJOReilly I still don't know how you crank out as many great and thorough reviews as you do. Put down the hastega kool-aid and see some daylight! 😉
Re: Review: Dragon's Dogma 2 (Xbox) - Capcom's Cult Classic Makes A Triumphant Return
@PJOReilly good to know. It's on the WL. Think I'm prioritizing D4 this month so once that's done I'll check out dragons dogma 2.
Re: Review: Dragon's Dogma 2 (Xbox) - Capcom's Cult Classic Makes A Triumphant Return
Wow. Now I'm inclined to buy this sooner rather than later. I liked the first one enough to be interested in this.
Re: Hi-Fi RUSH Is One Of PS5's Best-Rated Games Of 2024 So Far
Glad it see it's doing well over there. Don't let the ponies fool ya into thinking they hate it 😉
Re: Review: Alone In The Dark (Xbox) - Classic Horror Reboot Misses The Mark
Really? I was expecting alot more. Especially with what, 3 or 4 delays? What gives? Bugs shouldn't be an issue after all the time they had. Oh well, saving $60 now, and can focus on diablo 4.
Re: These Nine Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 20 - April 2)
Sweet! I've had my eye on the quarry for a while, but didn't know if it would be my cup of tea. That's why I love GP so much.
Re: Poll: How Excited Are You For Diablo 4 On Xbox Game Pass?
I personally can't wait. I'm making sure I have a clean slate on xbox for the release. I'm more than halfway done with Halo CE right now so I should be good. I probably won't be starting any other games either until I'm finished with it.
Re: Get Ready, It's Almost Time For The Xbox Spring Sale 2024
Waiting patiently. I'd be happy with infinite wealth hitting a sale. Other than that, not sure what else I'd be looking to buy.
Edit: Oh and BG3.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 16-17)
Quite a bit actually.
Switch- FF6. I so desperately want to finish this one. It's become a slog in the second half unfortunately. As it stands, I like IV much better, but 9 still takes the cake for me personally. I couldn't get past Magic Master the other night after trying different builds for an hour and a half. I had no idea you needed reraise to overcome him. With that said, I had to turn on auto battle to drain his MP which took literally 45 minutes. Oh well, just trying to get through this and be done with it.
Xbox- Halo CE. Not much to say about this one. It's great, fun. Haven't played this game since it came out with some friends back in the early 00s.
WiiU- Paper Mario Color Splash. Just ok, nothing great except for the visuals and and the writing. The game looks stunning even on the ol WiiU. Just don't like that it's level based, and the battle system is very boring and tedious.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Thing About Xbox Right Now?
Absolutely love my series S and had no intentions of really being engulfed in it. It was more or less a second system I bought on a deep discount just because. So far, my 2 favorite things about it are Gamepass of course, but quick resume is now a gaming must for me moving forward.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Wonder 'Sea Of Stars' Is Getting 3 Player Couch Co-Op
That's very cool. Don't have anyone to play couch co op with though.
Re: Four Games Are Available This Week On Xbox Game Pass (March 11-14)
I'll give SpongeBob a try soon.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 9-10)
On xbox I started Dead Rising the other day.
On Wii U I started Paper Mario Color Splash the other day.
On switch I've been playing FF VI
Re: NBA 2K24 Slam Dunks Its Way To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Very cool. I'll give it a shot now.
Re: Xbox Partner Preview Event (March 2024): Date, Start Times & How To Watch
Ill be watching 6 hrs late and will try to avoid the internet til then.
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (March 7-19)
Dang, I just recently bought control UE. I also own NMH 3 but never played it. I'll definitely be checking out SpongeBob and diablo 4.
Re: Xbox Announces New 'Partner Preview' Event For This Week
Dang, I'll be riding around with a vendor all day. I'll have to catch this later I suppose
Re: Halo's Legendary Composer Marty O'Donnell Announces Political Career Switch
@Ralizah I want to preface this by saying I've always respected your opinion on here(and NL) and I've had nothing but great exchanges with you. I hope this doesn't change that and I'd love to continue on discussing games moving forward. However there's a lot overlap in your comment there and it goes both ways.
Democrats are removing certain books from curriculum, most recently Dr Seuss books, and adding others which some would say, have certain agendas. At least in Illinois, that is. Sounds like burning books.
Same with voting. A cook county judge made a decision to remove Donald trump from the ballots. That's literally controlling an election.
I felt lied to about the pandemic myself, and specifically, the vaccine. I was told you need the first, then a booster, and another, and a 6th, and so. You will then be protected. Most of the people I know who live by that rule, somehow get covid at least once a year. I have none of that, and somehow ( knock on wood), I haven't had it since Feb of 2020. Trust the science I'm told. But science can only be trusted with certain topics related to covid.
I wish nothing but the best for same sex marriage, and I fully support that. Everyone has a right to be happy with who they choose. There's alot of Republicans who feel that way believe it or not.
And the riots during 2020 were appalling. Innocent bystanders being beaten and robbed just walking home, owning a store, or driving through at the wrong time were directly the work of people on the left. Storefronts being smashed in, shoes, purses, dresses, hoodies ( useless items) all stolen to support a movement. Moms and dads being assaulted for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. People who spent their life savings to open store fronts that got destroyed during all of that because of something they had nothing to do with, disturbs me, and should disturb anyone who works for their money.
My simple fact that I see, is that this country has been worse in the last 4 years than it was the 4 years prior. There's more turmoil, higher unemployment rate, inflation is through the roof on everything, housing prices and interests rate are skyrocketing. I don't care who's in office, I'm just tired of struggling to support a family. Whoever has that golden ticket, is the one I'll ride with.
I'll admit though, it does sadden me to see you say you don't respect others political beliefs.
@clvr we can definitely agree there. Some opinions have no merit. You're splitting hairs with name calling, but ok.
Re: Halo's Legendary Composer Marty O'Donnell Announces Political Career Switch
Very tiresome reading the negative comments about the republican party, not just here, but all facets of media. Not every republican is a "right wing nutcase" or an "old white man." There are good and bad people on both sides. Why can't people respect others decisions and opinions with regards to political beliefs? Even if I disagree with you, which, happens quite often, I won't resort to name calling. Just speaks volumes about who you are more than the party you're looking to diminish.
Re: Halo's Legendary Composer Marty O'Donnell Announces Political Career Switch
@TwoDents I read his whole post. Where does he say that?
Re: Pure Xbox Game Club March 2024: Turnip Boy Robs A Bank
@Balta666 totally get it. It took some time to grow on me personally but then i loved it. Can't say how much i loved xc3. Top 10 game of all time but I never played the dlc unfortunately.
Re: Poll: How Often Do You Buy Games That Have Been 'Remade' Or 'Remastered'?
As long as I'm interested I usually buy remasters and remakes
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 2-3)
On switch, FF VI, on xbox, mostly Turnip Boy Robs a Bank and maybe Pentiment
Re: Pure Xbox Game Club March 2024: Turnip Boy Robs A Bank
@TheLastHarbinger huh?
Re: Pure Xbox Game Club March 2024: Turnip Boy Robs A Bank
@ralphdibny ya I think he checked it out but didn't get far. I have a feeling it's going to be another light month lol.
Re: Pure Xbox Game Club March 2024: Turnip Boy Robs A Bank
@ralphdibny we may have been the only 2 who beat it this month 🤣
Re: Pure Xbox Game Club March 2024: Turnip Boy Robs A Bank
Already started up Turnip boy. I can already tell it's going to be a fun little experience.
Re: Cowabunga! We're Getting Another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game On Xbox
Very cool. Never played this one, but I can't say no to the turtles, so it'll be a day 1
Re: Fable Reboot Gets New Co-Developer To Work Alongside Playground Games
@VisitingComet1 wondering the same
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Dead Island 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
@Romans12 ok glad it's not just me. Some parts In the hotel early on were frustrating due to 12+ enemies and little to no weapons
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Dead Island 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
@Romans12 I'm a couple hours in now. Is it me or are there some odd difficulty spikes with too many enemies in one place at times. Like more than enough to keep up with? I don't mind walking through the streets and beating a few here and there. But when you're surrounded with a crap weapon, you're screwed. Not to mention, if you don't know where a work bench is you're done if your weapons are broke. Happened to me twice now.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Dead Island 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
So far so good. Only about an hr in. I'm actually playing as I type this. Not the safest thing to do when the city is overrun by flesh eating creatures!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 24-25)
On switch, FF VI
On xbox, Dead Island 2 and Sea of Thieves.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Playing Any Of Xbox's New Multiplatform Games On Other Consoles?
@Banjo- fully agree. My rule of thumb though is if the game is on both Xbox and switch, I buy on switch for the portability aspect. Unless of course it's on GP, then I play on xbox. Any first party or 3rd party stuff not on switch, xbox all day.
Re: Report: Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Gets Off To Slow Start Despite Free Trial On Xbox
I had no interest honestly. To be frank, the ship sections in black flag were my least favorite parts about that game.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Playing Any Of Xbox's New Multiplatform Games On Other Consoles?
Personally, I don't mind them coming to other consoles. Heck I'm a die hard nintendo fan. But, it might be a slippery slope. So im more inclined to buy their first party stuff on their own system before buying it elsewhere. I kind of feel dirty if I play games on GP, love them, but then buy them elsewhere lol. Probably a ME problem though.
Re: Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 22)
Now that's nice. I just DLd dead island 2. I'll check it out as soon as I'm done with gears of war 2 which I'm close to the finish line.
Re: Hi-Fi RUSH Is Making Its Way To PlayStation 5 Next Month
Welp, there ya have it. Favorite of mine. It'll be interesting to see what the Sony fans think about it. It's a 10/10 for me.
Re: Xbox Insists It's Not Ditching Physical Games: 'That's Not A Strategic Thing For Us'
Hope they keep it around. I do plan on upgrading to an X of some sort even if it's the mid gen refresh and has a disc drive. I want to start collecting xbox games.
Re: Xbox Exclusive Trends Online Ahead Of Nintendo's Partner Showcase
Idk idk. We'll see tomorrow. I'll be buying this game at some point since it's my favorite Xbox game bar none. Just not sure if want to toss money toward it on xbox or switch( if it in fact comes)
Re: All 30+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (February 20-27)
Grabbed Bully and GTA IV
Re: Avowed's Gorgeous Key Art Has Been Turned Into An Xbox Series X|S Dynamic Background
Looks really nice. But I can't bring myself to change my hi fi rush background
Re: Xbox Game Pass Indie 'Brotato' Proves Popular On Microsoft's Subscription Service
Still haven't tried this yet. I'll give it a shot soon but I didn't find something like vampire survivors sustainable honestly so I'm not sure I'll get a ton of mileage out of it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 17-18)
On Switch, Arkham Asylum and on xbox Gears of War 2.
Re: Microsoft Has New Xbox Hardware To Announce For Holiday 2024
Juicy indeed. Can't wait to see if I should upgrade.