@somnambulance You can easily search. Do you think people at Nintendo played through every game and gave an opinion on whether it was good and gave it a Seal of Quality? The Seal of Quality was a fantastic marketing tool that said "this game will work on our system". They had stringent rules over who could develop for their platforms and they made sure they actually worked. Something Atari didn't care about.
@somnambulance The Nintendo Seal of Quality was never about the quality of the game. It was purely to state that a game would function as intended on the system. Atari had basically allowed anyone to make games for the 2600 and there was a huge amount of non-functioning crap that make consumers wary about buying anything.
@Fiendish-Beaver I completely agree. Someone with too much power and too little knowledge threw out some random, arbitrary figure and everything else that followed has been a direct result.
I will definitely be buying this and probably this weekend.
It's such a shame that games like this will never have a chance of winning a game of the year award just because their genre isn't fashionable nowadays.
If this had released during the Mega Drive's heyday, it would rightly be regarded as one of the system's best games.
@Nexozi Personally, I don't think there will be a PS7. Bespoke hardware will be completely unnecessary in, let's say, 2038. Both Sony and Microsoft could do without the massive headache and cost or R&D, manufacturing, shipping, marketing etc. They would both save billions that could be focussed towards games and content.
I've said for many years that ultimately, Xbox will outsource all hardware. I think I also mentioned Asus several times on Push Square but nobody believed me.
@Questionable_Duck There are quite a few Jaguar games in the Atari 50 collection. I'm guessing that's why the Jaguar version is in this with it being published by Atari.
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Re: Xbox Boss Explains Her Gamertag Activity, Says 'Faking Would Be A Terrible Idea'
@GameOverScreen Why is that if you don't mind me asking?
Re: New Xbox Head Suggests Bringing Back The Blades Dashboard In First Social Media Posts
The best console UI ever in my opinion is the PS3/PSP XMB layout. A modern version of that would be perfect for me.
I've been playing my PS3 so much this generation compared to my PS5 and I had forgotten what a joy it is to use and play. Loading times aside.
Re: Indie Publisher Spends $0 Marketing Their New Game, Sells Most Copies On Xbox
@somnambulance You can easily search. Do you think people at Nintendo played through every game and gave an opinion on whether it was good and gave it a Seal of Quality? The Seal of Quality was a fantastic marketing tool that said "this game will work on our system". They had stringent rules over who could develop for their platforms and they made sure they actually worked. Something Atari didn't care about.
Re: Indie Publisher Spends $0 Marketing Their New Game, Sells Most Copies On Xbox
@somnambulance The Nintendo Seal of Quality was never about the quality of the game. It was purely to state that a game would function as intended on the system. Atari had basically allowed anyone to make games for the 2600 and there was a huge amount of non-functioning crap that make consumers wary about buying anything.
Re: MindsEye's 'Most Significant' Update Has Just Arrived On Xbox, Here Are The Patch Notes
I played this a little bit after it launched and enjoyed it. I'll definitely return at some point and it's good to see the devs giving it some love.
Re: 50 Backwards Compatible Xbox Games That Are 'Disc Only' In 2026
Mortal Kombat 9 is disc only.
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
I'm still really annoyed with myself for selling my white Xbox One X to buy a black Xbox One X. đĨ
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
@Master_Cthulhu70 And you know this for a fact right??? Your guesswork is as good as anyone's guesswork.
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
@Meehanuk_1987 Yeah because buying a PS5 will save you money. đ
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Deserved More Love This Year?
Atomfall seemed to be really well received but then completely disappeared off the radar. Nobody seems to talk about it at all now.
Re: The Xbox Mobile App Is Finally Adding A Store, And It's Now Rolling Out To Everyone
Fantastic news but way overdue. It's really user friendly and being able to manage my wishlist properly is a life saver.
More good Xbox news for me this week after finally getting the RDR upgrade.
Re: Digital Foundry Analysis Showcases 60FPS Versions Of Red Dead Redemption On Xbox
@Master_Cthulhu70 I was also massively impressed with the install size and the fact that you don't have to keep the original 360 version installed.
Re: Digital Foundry Analysis Showcases 60FPS Versions Of Red Dead Redemption On Xbox
I finally got my free upgrade today!!! đ
Re: Opinion: Backwards Compatibility Still Adds So Much Value To Xbox Series X|S In 2025
Backwards compatibility across more than one generation is something that's difficult to achieve but I'm happy with Microsoft's efforts.
Although native disc and digital compatibility on the next Xbox would be my ideal.
Re: Opinion: Backwards Compatibility Still Adds So Much Value To Xbox Series X|S In 2025
@FrenchVaniIIuxe That's a really pathetic, fanboy comment.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Received The Free Upgrade For Red Dead Redemption On Xbox?
I still haven't been able to access to update. âšī¸
Re: Report: Xbox Has Been Asking Its Studios To Hit 'Higher Profit Margins' Since 2023
@Fiendish-Beaver I completely agree. Someone with too much power and too little knowledge threw out some random, arbitrary figure and everything else that followed has been a direct result.
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox) - Platinum Propels The Series Forward On Xbox Game Pass
@KITG_Group_BrunoB There does seem to be a standard disc version on Amazon too.
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox) - Platinum Propels The Series Forward On Xbox Game Pass
Does anyone know if the whole game is on the disc?
Re: Ninja Gaiden & Dead Or Alive Director Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away
đĨ đ Absolutely gutted about this news. Team Ninja under Itagaki made me an Xbox fan since the beginning. Rest in peace you legend. đĨˇ
Re: UK Retailer Tests Oblivion Remastered To See If It Plays Off The Disc (Xbox & PS5)
I'd like them to test Ninja Gaiden 4 asap.
Re: Little Rocket Lab Is A Timed Xbox Exclusive Coming To Game Pass This October
@Kaloudz It's exactly my type of game too. I would guess that the publisher made some kind of long term deal for its games to be on Game Pass.
Re: Earthion Has Finally Arrived On Xbox, And It's One Of The Best-Rated Games Of 2025
I will definitely be buying this and probably this weekend.
It's such a shame that games like this will never have a chance of winning a game of the year award just because their genre isn't fashionable nowadays.
If this had released during the Mega Drive's heyday, it would rightly be regarded as one of the system's best games.
Re: Lenovo Legion Go 2 Pre-Order Problems Cast Doubt On ROG Xbox Ally Release
A month delay??? đ Try really testing someone's patience like Analogue and Polymega do to me!
Re: New Official ROG Xbox Ally Video Shows Off Its Advanced Zero Gravity Cooling System
@ElectricWizard Maybe I'm the weird one then. I move my index fingers between triggers and bumpers because otherwise the controller feels imbalanced.
Have I been getting it wrong all these years???
Re: New Official ROG Xbox Ally Video Shows Off Its Advanced Zero Gravity Cooling System
@Cakefish It's not Microsoft marketing it though.
Re: New Official ROG Xbox Ally Video Shows Off Its Advanced Zero Gravity Cooling System
Why is the guy at the end of the video using the triggers with his middle fingers???
Re: Mario Kart World Has A Ridiculous New Rip-Off On The Xbox Store
Best. Game. Ever.
It's going straight on my wishlist.
Re: MindsEye 'Update 4' Now Live On Xbox, Includes Multiple Performance Upgrades
I'm clearly in the minority but I'm really enjoying this game. I've played a little and am now going to wait for the further updates.
I also bought it digitally and physically.
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Hits Xbox In October 2025, And It's Discounted If You Own The Original
I've held off playing the original since I heard about this. I'll make sure to get my 30% discount day one.
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Hits Xbox In October 2025, And It's Discounted If You Own The Original
@Sindayl Maybe not. I'm sure lots of people got an upgrade code for Gears of War Reloaded even if they only have the physical copy.
Re: Talking Point: It's Not On Xbox Game Pass, So Will You Be Buying The Indiana Jones DLC?
Does anyone know. Is this free if you bought the Digital Premium edition?
Re: Talking Point: It's Not On Xbox Game Pass, So Will You Be Buying The Indiana Jones DLC?
@RiverGenie I love Atomfall. Such a great game.
Re: Final Fantasy Boss Says 'There's No Real Need' For Next-Gen Consoles Like A Series X Successor
I would love to see a company tackle a proper modular console. Like upgrading a PC but as easy as swapping the HDD was on an Xbox 360.
It would take the work of a forward thinking engineering genius, but would be amazing to see.
Re: ASUS Teases Another 'Extraordinary' Xbox Reveal For Gamescom 2025
@Nexozi Personally, I don't think there will be a PS7. Bespoke hardware will be completely unnecessary in, let's say, 2038. Both Sony and Microsoft could do without the massive headache and cost or R&D, manufacturing, shipping, marketing etc. They would both save billions that could be focussed towards games and content.
Re: ASUS Teases Another 'Extraordinary' Xbox Reveal For Gamescom 2025
I've said for many years that ultimately, Xbox will outsource all hardware. I think I also mentioned Asus several times on Push Square but nobody believed me.
Re: One Of The 'Worst Games Ever' Is Getting Remastered In A Beautiful Collection For Xbox
@Questionable_Duck There are quite a few Jaguar games in the Atari 50 collection. I'm guessing that's why the Jaguar version is in this with it being published by Atari.
Re: One Of The 'Worst Games Ever' Is Getting Remastered In A Beautiful Collection For Xbox
The Atari Jaguar version was actually a really good game.
Re: Xbox's Heretic + Hexen Remasters Are 'Exceptional', Says Digital Foundry
Despite the fact they're on Game Pass I bought them immediately. I played the N64 version of Hexen years ago and loved it.
Re: Shadow Drop! 'Heretic + Hexen' Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
@AlwaysPlaying I adore so many retro shooters from the 90s.
Also, who's J and why do he remember? đ
Re: Shadow Drop! 'Heretic + Hexen' Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Also, wasn't Phil wearing a Hexen t-shirt a few shows ago?
Re: Shadow Drop! 'Heretic + Hexen' Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
This wasn't what I was expecting but I'm delighted. I've already bought them because less than ÂŖ14 for this deal is incredible.
Re: Rumour: Sony Is Planning To Bring More PS5 Games To Xbox
Uncharted is one of my favourite game series ever and I would probably double dip just to be able to play them with an Xbox controller.
Also they're all pretty old games at this point so it would be a quick win for Sony to do a collection of some kind.
Re: Talking Point: As A Game Pass Subscriber, Do You Still Spend Money In Xbox Sales?
@Lup I bought 2 more games since I last commented. đ
Re: Talking Point: As A Game Pass Subscriber, Do You Still Spend Money In Xbox Sales?
@Lup Me too. I've got over 900 games but it pains me how few of them I'll ever actually play. đĨ
Re: Xbox Hardware Isn't Dead But 'Big Changes' Are Coming, Says Digital Foundry
I've been saying this for years. And everything will be a PC in a box where you can access any games you want. There won't be a PS7.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Set To Overtake 2024's Game Of The Year With Over 3 Million Sales On PS5
I guess Sammy got offended. đ
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Re: In Case You Forgot, There's A New RoboCop Game Releasing On Xbox Next Week
Did the first game really release in 2023??? Wow. Time flies.