Microsoft knows that, by sending random gamers $10.00 gift cards, they will redeem it by purchasing something that costs way more than $10.00 that they would not have purchased otherwise. It's like me getting a random Kohl's coupon in the mail giving me $10.00 off my next purchase. lol.
Already on sale? lol. Trash game. They can't give this trash away. Tried the campaign for an hour. Quit, uninstall and never looking back. If Microsoft payed me $70, I still wouldn't play it.
Why would I? It won't look any different than the Gears of War update in my opinion. I can never tell the difference. And I never really was into the RDR games. I tried both, but not for me.
I played the crap out of this since launching last year on the PS5. Highly recommend this one to anyone who hasn't played it. Probably one of the best games (remakes) ever made.
My birthday is November 22nd. Pre-ordered the 360 and got it on day one, on my 30th birthday. Gamestop told me if it didn't work, they had a few backups just in case. Mine red ringed immediately and went back the next day to exchange it for another one. They said they didn't have any. They sold the three that they were supposed to hold on to. Had to get a full refund and purchase one on ebay for $600, which was less than I thought it would be.
Dark Ages is a horrible game. Played it for about an hour and thought I was playing Painkiller from 2005. Horrible pacing and tons of unlockable abilities that I would never remember how to execute when under pressure. Reminded me of God of War. Jack of all trades, master of none gameplay mentality.
I remember Microsoft had a commercial and it showed Bioshock, Mass Effect and Halo 3. Only available at the time on the 360. I knew Microsoft was the number one console when I saw that commercial.
Worst and only COD campaign that I will not finish. I tried to play it and there are too many reasons to list why I hate the game. I would be here all day. Microsoft has found another franchise to absolutely decimate. Honestly, they are the red headed step-child. Just go away quietly and we will all be fine with our memories.
Hardware is absolutely core to Xbox. But guess what? Sarah Bond and Phil Spencer are not. Note to Sarah - stop talking already. The Xbox division is so effed up there is no coming back from it. Bye.
What do I expect? Not much. Just more game fails. Maybe the Halo remake will be good, but not expecting much more. Perhaps a bunch of mediocre game pass games.
Tried playing Black Ops 7 campaign, but turned out to be trash. Had to look at an online tutorial on how to get into the campaign. Horrible decision for them to model it after the multiplayer portion where you are in a lobby searching for a game. Huh? What were they thinking? I played the first 30 minutes of the first mission and tried pausing it to step away and noticed it did not stop the game. I cam back and was booted to the lobby again. Lol. Quit, uninstall and moved on with my life. Microsoft has managed to annihilate yet another franchise. They should just quit at this point.
@HonestHick Dude, the game was announced over seven years ago. Don't forget - Oblivion, Fallout 3, Skyrim and Fallout 4 were all essentially released three years apart. Realistically, the game will not come out probably for about ten years after it was first shown at E3. I think it's safe to say that Bethesda doesn't work like they once did.
Dude, my advice is stop talking and start doing. Bethesda has already went from a great developing studio to crap. Fallout 76 and Starfailed were both horrible. Start making great games again and stop taking a decade to do it.
@GuyinPA75 I didn't think he was doing anything except enjoying life/retirement. I mean, he's 66 in a few days. At this point, he can probably do whatever he wants.
I loved it at launch. Now, I use it to play my 4k movie collection and all my old games. And I'll use my three month GP Ultimate card on Friday to play COD.
10 years ago today this came out? Wow, I cannot believe it's been 10 years already. I would like to play this again, but it's just so damn big! I tried using some mods to play a couple of years ago, but it felt like cheating. Went right back to playing it the way it launched. Great game for sure.
It's crazy how triple A games used to be made in less than three years. Now, It takes 10-12 years just to make a game. And often, they are released unfinished. Kinda pathetic.
Great news for a gamer who just owns a Series X, but I have my PS5 Pro and I played the crap out of SH2 multiple times. One of the best games I've ever played. I liked it almost as good as the RE4 remake.
Multiple projects "in development". That's Microsoft in a nutshell. Everything is always "in development". lol. And their Halo Infinite content updates have never really had content. It's all just blah. The thing that broke Infinite for me was no co-op at launch. My gaming buddy's and me have done four player co-op on every Halo game since Halo 3. Disappointing. I'm having a hard time coming back from that one.
I played KCD 2 for about ten hours and I wanted to like it. I thought I was playing it wrong or something. I couldn't get into it at all. I can definitely see why it received such great reviews, but I just couldn't get into it.
Well, one of the developers for Ghost of Yotei was fired for his negative comments about Charlie Kirk being shot. Unfortunately, he was representing the development team when he spoke. So, the game and the development team is trash and their banned for life. No game they make will ever be that good. So, no I didn't play it and I never will.
I care less about the game now. It would have been different if they originally said it was releasing May 2026. But they gave it a specific date with a trailer. I mean, twelve years since their last GTA game. Good Lord, get it done.
I literally just finished playing Condemned again two days ago. Full 100% achievements. Would love a remaster for this one. They should keep the original audio and voice acting, but it desperately needs the controls/combat updated.
@Questionable_Duck And I will check those out for sure. But, Starfailed, Redfail, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Avowed were all horrible. And I'm sure there are far more than that.
I played it for a few hours and it reminded me of my experience with Starfailed. I tried getting into it but found it to be incredibly boring. I would give it a 6 so far. And once again, it reminds me of a game that they launched on Game Pass. A mediocre game that no one will remember. Truth. Microsoft strikes again!
Personally, I love remakes. My GOAT is RE4 remake and my second GOAT is SH 2 remake so bring them on. And obviously they want to save any multiplayer aspect going forward for any new game in the franchise. But, are they even making a Halo 7? lol.
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Re: Xbox Is Giving Away Free Gift Cards To Various Users This December
Microsoft knows that, by sending random gamers $10.00 gift cards, they will redeem it by purchasing something that costs way more than $10.00 that they would not have purchased otherwise. It's like me getting a random Kohl's coupon in the mail giving me $10.00 off my next purchase. lol.
Re: MindsEye Gets 'Enhanced Gameplay' Plus A Free Trial On Xbox, And Here's How It Looks
Definitely will try this one. Free is free.
Re: Black Ops 7 Gets Its First Xbox Discount Two Weeks After Launch, But You'll Have To Be Quick
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Re: Black Ops 7 Gets Its First Xbox Discount Two Weeks After Launch, But You'll Have To Be Quick
Already on sale? lol. Trash game. They can't give this trash away. Tried the campaign for an hour. Quit, uninstall and never looking back. If Microsoft payed me $70, I still wouldn't play it.
Re: Talking Point: Will You Be Revisiting Red Dead Redemption On Xbox Next Week?
Why would I? It won't look any different than the Gears of War update in my opinion. I can never tell the difference. And I never really was into the RDR games. I tried both, but not for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think Of Silent Hill 2 On Xbox So Far?
I played it when it launched on the PS5. I liked it so much that I might buy it for my Series X. Especially if it's half price.
Re: It's Official! The Xbox 360 Is 20 Years Old Today
@smoreon Thank you.
Re: Black Ops 7 Season 01 Arrives Next Week, And It'll 'Significantly Improve' Progression
They should significantly improve how to access the campaign. Like, take it out of the multiplayer lobby. Pathetic.
Re: Bethesda Wants To Do More Shadow Drops Following Hi-Fi RUSH & Oblivion Remastered
Fallout 3 remaster. Kick rocks Todd. At some point, you actually have to start releasing new games.
Re: Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Rolling Out Now On Xbox, And It's Discounted By 50% At Launch
I played the crap out of this since launching last year on the PS5. Highly recommend this one to anyone who hasn't played it. Probably one of the best games (remakes) ever made.
Re: It's Official! The Xbox 360 Is 20 Years Old Today
My birthday is November 22nd. Pre-ordered the 360 and got it on day one, on my 30th birthday. Gamestop told me if it didn't work, they had a few backups just in case. Mine red ringed immediately and went back the next day to exchange it for another one. They said they didn't have any. They sold the three that they were supposed to hold on to. Had to get a full refund and purchase one on ebay for $600, which was less than I thought it would be.
Re: Poll: Which Is Your Favourite Xbox 360 Launch Title?
@OldGamer999 I thought it was $399 in the U.S.
Re: Poll: Which Is Your Favourite Xbox 360 Launch Title?
Loved Condemned. Just finished playing it again. COD 2 was great as well.
Re: DOOM: The Dark Ages Adds 'Ripatorium 2.0' In Its Third Big Update, Out Now On Xbox & PC
Dark Ages is a horrible game. Played it for about an hour and thought I was playing Painkiller from 2005. Horrible pacing and tons of unlockable abilities that I would never remember how to execute when under pressure. Reminded me of God of War. Jack of all trades, master of none gameplay mentality.
Re: Seven Things We Miss About The Xbox 360 Era In 2025
I remember Microsoft had a commercial and it showed Bioshock, Mass Effect and Halo 3. Only available at the time on the 360. I knew Microsoft was the number one console when I saw that commercial.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Think GTA 6 Will Actually Launch On Xbox A Year Today?
First quarter of 2027.
Re: Sarah Bond Insists Hardware Is 'Absolutely Core' To Xbox, Teases Powerful Next-Gen Console
Sarah Bond's resignation is "absolutely core" to the Xbox. I mean, she's eye candy to me. That's it.
Re: Poll: What Are Your First Impressions Of Black Ops 7 On Xbox Game Pass?
Worst and only COD campaign that I will not finish. I tried to play it and there are too many reasons to list why I hate the game. I would be here all day. Microsoft has found another franchise to absolutely decimate. Honestly, they are the red headed step-child. Just go away quietly and we will all be fine with our memories.
Re: Sarah Bond Insists Hardware Is 'Absolutely Core' To Xbox, Teases Powerful Next-Gen Console
@BattleMonkey Are you kidding? What's not to doubt. Dude, educate yourself.
Re: Sarah Bond Insists Hardware Is 'Absolutely Core' To Xbox, Teases Powerful Next-Gen Console
@Doomcrow Agree 100%
Re: Sarah Bond Insists Hardware Is 'Absolutely Core' To Xbox, Teases Powerful Next-Gen Console
Hardware is absolutely core to Xbox. But guess what? Sarah Bond and Phil Spencer are not. Note to Sarah - stop talking already. The Xbox division is so effed up there is no coming back from it. Bye.
Re: Xbox President Talks Positive & Resistant Feedback From Fans, How It's Shaping The Future
OMG lady, go away already! Take a hint. Kick rocks!
Re: Hands On: Black Ops 7 Is Amazing On The ROG Xbox Ally X, As Long As You're Not Offline
The game is amazing on the ROG, but the game is not amazing. lol.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Is 24 Years Old Today, What Do You Expect From Next Year's 25th Birthday?
@Fiendish-Beaver Yes, yes and yes.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Is 24 Years Old Today, What Do You Expect From Next Year's 25th Birthday?
What do I expect? Not much. Just more game fails. Maybe the Halo remake will be good, but not expecting much more. Perhaps a bunch of mediocre game pass games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 15-16)
Tried playing Black Ops 7 campaign, but turned out to be trash. Had to look at an online tutorial on how to get into the campaign. Horrible decision for them to model it after the multiplayer portion where you are in a lobby searching for a game. Huh? What were they thinking? I played the first 30 minutes of the first mission and tried pausing it to step away and noticed it did not stop the game. I cam back and was booted to the lobby again. Lol. Quit, uninstall and moved on with my life. Microsoft has managed to annihilate yet another franchise. They should just quit at this point.
Re: Black Ops 7 Campaign Review (Xbox): Black Ops Pedigree Can't Save This Mess Of A COD Campaign
Another mess brought to you by Microsoft. smh
Re: Red Dead Redemption To Receive Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade This December
Good Lord, who cares!
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From November 2025's State Of Play
Thirteen games that I will never play. Lol. Bye.
Re: Poll: Now That The Dust Has Settled, Which Xbox Game Pass Tier Are You Subscribed To?
I have the one that costs $0.00 per month.
Re: Todd Howard Talks Progress On Elder Scrolls 6 And Teases 'Other Things We're Doing'
@HonestHick Dude, the game was announced over seven years ago. Don't forget - Oblivion, Fallout 3, Skyrim and Fallout 4 were all essentially released three years apart. Realistically, the game will not come out probably for about ten years after it was first shown at E3. I think it's safe to say that Bethesda doesn't work like they once did.
Re: Todd Howard Talks Progress On Elder Scrolls 6 And Teases 'Other Things We're Doing'
Dude, my advice is stop talking and start doing. Bethesda has already went from a great developing studio to crap. Fallout 76 and Starfailed were both horrible. Start making great games again and stop taking a decade to do it.
Re: Xbox Legend Major Nelson Reveals His Custom Xbox 360 That He's Never Turned On
@GuyinPA75 I didn't think he was doing anything except enjoying life/retirement. I mean, he's 66 in a few days. At this point, he can probably do whatever he wants.
Re: It's A Big Birthday For The Xbox Series X, So Let's Look Back At Our Review From 2020
I loved it at launch. Now, I use it to play my 4k movie collection and all my old games. And I'll use my three month GP Ultimate card on Friday to play COD.
Re: Fallout 4: Anniversary Upgrade Launches For $40, 'Creations Bundle' Also Available For $20
10 years ago today this came out? Wow, I cannot believe it's been 10 years already. I would like to play this again, but it's just so damn big! I tried using some mods to play a couple of years ago, but it felt like cheating. Went right back to playing it the way it launched. Great game for sure.
Re: Poll: How Much Are You Enjoying Ninja Gaiden 4 On Xbox Game Pass?
I'm not enjoying it. I think it's bad. I give it a 5-6 at best.
Re: CD Projekt RED Reminds GTA 6 Team Of Mistakes Made With Cyberpunk 2077 Launch
It's crazy how triple A games used to be made in less than three years. Now, It takes 10-12 years just to make a game. And often, they are released unfinished. Kinda pathetic.
Re: The Timing Of Xbox's 25th Anniversary Just Got A Lot More Awkward
@Xboxian360 Exactly!
Re: Xbox Store Accidentally Leaks November Release Date For Silent Hill 2
Great news for a gamer who just owns a Series X, but I have my PS5 Pro and I played the crap out of SH2 multiple times. One of the best games I've ever played. I liked it almost as good as the RE4 remake.
Re: Halo Infinite's Final Major Content Update Arrives This Month
Multiple projects "in development". That's Microsoft in a nutshell. Everything is always "in development". lol. And their Halo Infinite content updates have never really had content. It's all just blah. The thing that broke Infinite for me was no co-op at launch. My gaming buddy's and me have done four player co-op on every Halo game since Halo 3. Disappointing. I'm having a hard time coming back from that one.
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (November 6-9)
I played KCD 2 for about ten hours and I wanted to like it. I thought I was playing it wrong or something. I couldn't get into it at all. I can definitely see why it received such great reviews, but I just couldn't get into it.
Re: Syberia Remastered Is Out Today On Xbox, And Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
Great series. The most recent one, Syberia: The World Before, being the best. I have to pick this one up.
Re: Xbox Is Questioning Fans About PS5 Game 'Ghost Of Yotei' In New Survey
Well, one of the developers for Ghost of Yotei was fired for his negative comments about Charlie Kirk being shot. Unfortunately, he was representing the development team when he spoke. So, the game and the development team is trash and their banned for life. No game they make will ever be that good. So, no I didn't play it and I never will.
Re: It's Official, Rockstar Games Has Delayed GTA 6 To November 2026
I care less about the game now. It would have been different if they originally said it was releasing May 2026. But they gave it a specific date with a trailer. I mean, twelve years since their last GTA game. Good Lord, get it done.
Re: Xbox 360 Classic 'Condemned' Has Quietly Been Delisted, And Nobody Knows Why
I literally just finished playing Condemned again two days ago. Full 100% achievements. Would love a remaster for this one. They should keep the original audio and voice acting, but it desperately needs the controls/combat updated.
Re: All New Games Coming To Xbox In November 2025
Syberia remastered and Black Ops 7 campaign.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Initial Impressions Of The Outer Worlds 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
@Questionable_Duck And I will check those out for sure. But, Starfailed, Redfail, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Avowed were all horrible. And I'm sure there are far more than that.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Initial Impressions Of The Outer Worlds 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
I played it for a few hours and it reminded me of my experience with Starfailed. I tried getting into it but found it to be incredibly boring. I would give it a 6 so far. And once again, it reminds me of a game that they launched on Game Pass. A mediocre game that no one will remember. Truth. Microsoft strikes again!
Re: Rumour: Halo 2 & 3 Remakes Are Supposedly Coming After Halo: Campaign Evolved
@MrStark And hopefully, the library level will be streamlined or improved upon.
Re: Rumour: Halo 2 & 3 Remakes Are Supposedly Coming After Halo: Campaign Evolved
Personally, I love remakes. My GOAT is RE4 remake and my second GOAT is SH 2 remake so bring them on. And obviously they want to save any multiplayer aspect going forward for any new game in the franchise. But, are they even making a Halo 7? lol.