I was a PC and PS gamer back then, and only played a bit of Halo. I did not get what the fuss was, as my favorite FPS were Blood and Duke Nukem 3D on PC at the time I know, that is an insane take with hindsight

Interested in Curse of Resthaven, looks like my kind of game

They say this will cut down on unnecessary meetings, but you still meet in person. Also, don't they make Teams???

I loved Hades 2, although I played on Switch 2. It took a couple of runs to click (getting over the thought that it wasn't quite the Hades I remembered), and from there I had a great time through all the runs until credits rolled and beyond

@Sensechat I think Balatro comes down to TV/monitor and settings. It's a finicky beast to optimize, but a visual feast if set up properly

@RTGX your game of the year can be an indie or AA, right? Or do you mean your picks are very different from most other's posts?

I think Zero Company is the only 2026 release I have played through. That would be my pick. I believe I played Dispatch on its console release this year, but I think of it as a 2025 game, and similar for Hades 2

If by contextual awareness, there is a sensor in my beverage and the game inserts a 30 second bio break when I need more water or coffee or whatever, I could live with that. I've missed a lot of cut scenes, when I could be missing ads. It's win win

@InfamousOrange I believe the physical edition was pushed to October, but the digital was not delayed

@Fiendish-Beaver given your purchasing habits, GP does not seem a good fit for you. But I am curious, is there a version of the service that would work? For example, specific types of indies or bigger games that you would sample but never pre order. I ask this out of friendly curiosity, as I enjoy your posts, not trying to be argumentative.

Myself, I really enjoyed GP for a few years, but find lately I prefer to purchase, and in some cases try a demo. I have been holding onto a 3 month GPU gift card and finding myself more interested in focusing on my backlog (and adding to it) over subbing. There is stuff on there I would play, but never enough to break the inertia and renew my sub. Not sure if it is the content or my gaming habits

Just had my first run in with the Infinite Coil (and got my first wounds in battle) after a bunch of early missions. Really liking it so far!

My order of Zero Company is supposed to arrive today. While waiting, I am playing a bit of the great puzzle game Grindstone.

Very interested in Blood of Dawnwalker and Moonlighter 2. I might check out Shelldiver when I re up GPU, sounds like one I would be into

Silent hill f was multi platform with no delays, right? I want that one but have not grabbed it yet. I was not as interested in either 2 remake or the new one, so had not realized townfall was not already announced as day and date.

@Fiendish-Beaver how do I subscribe to your collection, please? In all seriousness, those are some games I am excited about. I don't usually buy day 1, but thinking of pie ordering zero company, and may well grab Wolverine, Dawnwalker, and Control at launch. I'll also 99% surely be getting Fire Emblem at launch

@PipOwO oh, cool, I do remember hearing something about that now that you mention it. I think Critical Role helped fund Dispatch, or get them across the finish line, too. It was a nice story at the time, but I forget the details

With Dispatch's continued success across platforms, I wonder when we will hear about the team's next project. Seems like it has been a big enough critical and commercial success to get a sequel funded, even in today's climate

Really enjoyed Immortality, will be interested to learn more about Precognition. Or, learn nothing and go in blind, which may be even better

@Fiendish-Beaver I don't know, Devolver committed to putting something out opposite GTA, so there could be something interesting coming in November. I haven't heard anything, so maybe it was just a bit, but I'm hopeful

So people are no longer upset about day 1 dlc, paywalled content, etc.?
I don't really care either way, as I am fine with companies exploring price models they think will work (I am not forced to buy anything I don't want). It is just interesting that day 1 dlc/paywalling is being celebrated in this case, I suppose because it is GTA

I've played The King Is Watching on steam, and it a very fun game. It was talked up ona show I listen to, but have not heard much about it elsewhere. Kind of resource management combined with Tower Defense, rogue-light elements. Played Dispatch as well, and enjoyed that thoroughly (I think that one needs no introduction) Great to have these added to the lineup

I'm most interested in the Strange Scaffold game releasing at the end of the month, I think it's called Truck Kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!? Sounded crazy and fun

I think it is smart to space things out as much as possible. This might hurt Dawnwalker a bit. I don't but many games at release, but may pick that one up to support the devs. I think this also puts Onimusha ahead of Wolverine, which is probably good as I feel like those 2 games and Control are all kind of melee based adventures and will benefit from spacing out

@themightyant I was just about to pop on and say the only game I had played was Hinterburg. I liked it, it was a very chill adventure, and not very long if I recall. If you try it, hope you enjoy it

If they say they are keeping spending the same, assuming that is true, they probably make massive cuts and spin up a new team at Bethesda to work on a Fallout game, probably some COD support so those get bigger and faster, more WoW content, that sort of thing

I have Clockwork and Zero Company on my wishlist. I did not wishlist Fable, figuring I will be well aware when it comes out and probably purchase or play through gamepass at launch. I guess the same is true of Clockwork, but did not realize it was a high profile game when I put it on there

I have a series S. I think it was 2021 (but maybe it was end 2020), paid the going rate - no sale, but prior to price increases. I had Next Gen FOMO and could not locate an X or a PS5 at the time. Even though it was not my first choice, I have gotten great use from that little box, no regrets! Upgraded it with a 1TB expansion when the price dropped on those a while back, and it is a perfect set up for me

@FarmDog08 100%, I was very much looking forward to Fable this year and was a bit disappointed that it moved. Oh well, makes total business sense, and I have plenty to keep me occupied in the meanwhile.

80 is not too surprising. No announcement on the on-line portion yet will drive a lot of chatter.
I'm in the minority of gamers with no interest in this game. November will be about backlog for me, and maybe whatever Devolver releases as the their counter-programming That is the announcement I am really looking forward to

In terms of saying "I have no idea what this movie could possibly be" while trying to insuate that we could somehow have an idea, Matt Booty's statement is a masterpiece. There's a community, so, you know. You see what that might be like. Like, there will be more than 1 character, or audience participation, or what?

I'm planning to renew gamepass soon, will plan to try Fogpiercer

@CallMeDuraSouka I had a similar experience with 2 - come for the points, stay for the fun

@Banjo- MLB and Marathon are not exclusives. They had the opportunity to flop elsewhere

We don't need to see every game at every show. It would be boring if we did, given the dev cycle times for games. It was a good show, and we know there is more to come at the next one - all good!

This is the second time I've seen an interview where there is mention of becoming a platform, whereas I think of xbox being an established platform. I have not seen any follow up on that (to be fair, I'm reading the articles, not the full interviews). Is this saying that the "this is an xbox" strategy made them no longer a platform but they are becoming one again? Or is it a different sense of the term I am not familiar with?

I am a sucker for survivors type games. I'm sure I could sink many hours into Beatdown City.

Not sure if Halls of Torment is still on the service but that was a good one for turning off your brain and racking up orbs

They should start with a clearly defined set of 4 exclusives...

It's time to end the console civil wars. Xbox serieses unite!

Wow, I had no real interest in this before, but these glowing reviews are making me reassess!

King of Tokyo is a fun, family friendly board game. If it is a good adaptation, the description does not do a good job of selling it, which is a shame

This one is not for me, but I hope its intended audience enjoys it

Reminds me I meant to purchase Citizen Sleeper for the backlog. I played a bit of CS2, and liked it, but not enough time for either right now

I love Hades 2, have put many hours into into it on Switch 2 (I think I am around night 115 last I checked).

Picked up Thaumaturge on an Xbox sale a while back. It is really interesting but I have not put much time in yet - I will go back at some point!

I am interested in Replaced. I will probably check it out at some point once I renew gamepass, or may buy it if reviews are really good

Psychonauts 2
Hades 2
Diablo 4
Coffee Talk
Katamari Damaci Rerolled
Portal 1 and 2
Doom the Dark Ages
Gears Tactics

Thanks for the tip! I saw on push square it is also available on PS. I added it to my library on a few platforms, options on where to play!

The Thaumaturge is a really interesting rpg. I have not gotten far in it, but it shows promise. If you like choice based RPG with interesting story and setting, give it a chance

I like the modern strategy of focusing first party showcases on imminent games with maybe 1 or 2 longer term to just say there's more after that.

I never saw the original trailer for State of Decay 3. It's not my genre, so I am not very excited for it, although I did enjoy 2 via gamepass for a few hours

If xbox could lower their prices, even for a short term sale, they could be heroes...

Otherwise, this makes Switch (1 and 2) more and more the easiest choice of the big 3.

Interested to see what price point Steam machine hits, if it releases at all

Two of my favorite recent games! Played both on Switch 2. Still playing Hades 2 after rolling credits, similar to the first game, there is more to do. Great fun!

Shardpunk looks like something I would play. Added to my wishlist