@FraserG yeah, think I'll have to get this one on the go!

@themightyant was honestly going to wait to play that game for a while as too many other things on the go but it honestly just looks too good to put off.

Anyway, never really bothered with dynamic backgrounds but that looks cool.

It's really on a pretty wild run at the moment that stretches back to Stalker last year. Just big AAA after big AAA. And then lots of smaller ones like Blue Prince and Balatro. And there's a ton of slightly lesser but really worthwhile games as well such Aliens Fireteam, Metal Slug Tactics. That's just off the top of my head, there's so many more.

I don't really get the rewards program stuff but I just get a key from CD Keys and it's basically £100 a year (I'd imagine that has gone up a bit now) which is just crazy.

And there are still people who just won't accept that it's a good deal. It's an objective truth at this point.

Gotta feel a little bad for them as this looks like a belter and it's impossible to deny that its thunder has been stolen by Oblivion. I would have been all over this day one but I can't start another big game right now.

Well absolutely get around to it though. Glad that it's good.

@RZ-Atom 😂 so true. Some people really need to spend less time moaning about this hobby on the internet and more time actually playing games and enjoying it.

Welcome to the internet, I guess.

No biggie - there ALWAYS are with this type of game. It'll be enjoyable anyway and will be sorted over the next few weeks/months regardless.

@Banjo- thanks for that link. Made me laugh at the time you mentioned - that is VERY clearly much, much more than a remaster!

It's absolutely mental really. Gamepass has been stacked for months now, there's a huge JRPG in a couple of days, Doom next month, a backlog of things to get through, and then they just plonk an RPG of this size and scope just like that.

And apparently Xbox and Gamepass are on their last legs. Hasn't stopped me just buying a Series S to partner my X in the other room so I can play more when the main TV is in use! Gaming has rarely felt fuller.

Incredible that Gamepass has any detractors. It's an amazing deal; the kind of value proposition that is getting rarer and rarer in this messed up modern world.

Backlog be damned - this is getting downloaded immediately!

@Balaam_ really? You aren't a fan of digital distribution then?

Oh yes, I remember - you go on about it on pretty much every article you can possibly shoehorn the exact same opinion into the comment section.

Fewer of the insults, as well. No one is an 'idiot' for using a subscription service and you certainly aren't smarter than anyone who does.

As a few others have said, it's a good game. Not brilliant but nowhere near deserving of the sad, bandwagon jumping hate it received. And the comments about the looks of the character (including one in this very thread) are just plain...well, weird. She's a good character - basically an everyday Han Solo. Someone trying to be this cool, suave thief with a heart of gold but constantly getting in way over her head.

It's a 7/10 and you can add one on if you're a big Star Wars fan. A lot of it release issues are fixed, not just bugs but actual gameplay improvements. That should be commended.

Bit strange that progress doesn't transfer over though.

Good stuff. Hadn't played a CoD in many years before BO6 came out and really enjoyed the single player campaign (though could have done without some of the weird supernatural stuff) so this will be downloaded as soon as it's available.

@Kaloudz that's just the way the internet is these days. People do seem to spend more time moaning about their hobby online than they do enjoying it.

Keep the positivity going!

@GuyinPA75 Gamepass is not overpriced or overrated for the vast majority of people. It is a great deal for many. Horrible, childish attitude you have there as well - basically, anyone disagreeing with you is falling for hype, instead of just having a different opinion.

Welcome to the internet, I guess.

Split Second was great back in the day, definitely going to revisit it at that price. Beyond that, Robocop for a tenner sounds like a no brainer and Resi 4 for not much more than that has got to be worth a play. Lots to go for for me.

Cool, have been looking at Dredge on the switch for ages. Nice bonus that it's appeared on Gamepass.

Started The Quarry just before it left Gamepass and didn't realise it had left. Was really enjoying it too. So that's getting bought. Beyond that I'm abstaining. Got a ton of great games to plough through already and a Play Later list on Gamepass as long as my arm. Good times at the moment (for gaming anyway. Everything else in my life is a cluster****.).

Baldur's Gate 3. Really need to get around to that one. But other than that, I'll stick to working through my current backlog very happily.

Good grief, those are some impressive reviews. I must have missed the previous article on this as it's completely new to me. No brainer on Gamepass though, great stuff.

Fantastic. Thought it looked great so glad it's followed through with the promise.

However, my backlog is, without exaggeration, stretching back to 2023 (I heard a little game called Baldur's Gate 3 is worth a play) so something has to give. Might just write off everything in my Play Later list and start from scratch.

@JayJ why on earth is is 'sad' that people would like and purchase this game?! I can't fathom the thinking behind that. What a bitter, unpleasant outlook on things. Just let people enjoy what they like and stop being so supercilious and condescending. And grow up a bit.

Had an itch for a run through RDR2 again that I needed to scratch so just enjoying the first 3 chapters of that before it all gets a bit intense and depressing. Chilling out in the wild west for those first chapters really is one of gamings great, cathartic experiences. Just perfect.

And Balatro, which I'm now playing on my phone for ease of access. Which I don't recommend actually. It would be like John Frusciante moving in with a heroin dealer. Good game, mind.

Glad it's doing well. It really is quite strange to see some of the comments. Is there another series that would make people so determined to see fail? It's weird. These numbers are objectively good, yet people are basically denying it, or insulting people for liking the game (see the first post).

If you don't like Ubisoft, go play something else. Stop wasting your energy.

Good deal really. Big releases that mean something to me intend to getting physical though so that's what I'll be doing with this. Ubisoft plus is packed if you like their stuff though.

Atomfall looks good but I'm going out on a limb and saying it'll be worth waiting a few weeks for all the typical open world game kinks to be ironed out.

AC Shadows should keep things ticking over I reckon.

Was going to wait until the autumn as that's just the AC time of year for me but who an I kidding. Day one, or near it. Can't wait.

@Kaloudz yeah, the standard Xbox controller really is all the controller I'd ever need.

Played it on Gamepass for a few hours then immediately deleted it and bought it on mobile instead so I could play it more often. Had it on Switch last year but hadn't played for a few months. Forgot how good it is.

Looking forward to it, have enjoyed every AC game I've played. Hopefully they'll reign in some of the extraordinary level of bloat that was in Valhalla.

@Kaloudz love your positivity on a forum of utter doom-mongering! Nice to read someone who is just happy and excited to play games on their Xbox and doesn't take it all so seriously.

Always thought I'd get into the Yakuza series at some point on Gamepass but never really knew where to start or if summer were with skipping. Never mind, plenty of other things to play.

Started Avowed and also downloaded Balatro. More than enough there for the weekend!

I am tempted to get RDR2 in the sale but there are probably too many new games I want to play to justify going back to one one already done (even if it is one of my top 3 of all time).

@YeyoFairy no way I'm buying it for mobile. Too addictive to have at my fingertips to that extent!

It's a fantastic game. Perfect.

Incredible game. Got to be worth a 2nd playthrough. Last one was on PS4 so I can only imagine how good a 4k upgrade looks.

Only question is if the Ultimate Edition is worth the hike to £17.99? (Not really worth worrying about at that price I suppose)

Great game regardless.

@Nightcrawler71 I didn't understand poker and I love this game. Give it a go.

@Tasuki having played both, I would personally say this is a CONSIDERABLY better game than Indy, which is also a great game.

Couldn't be much more different to each other, but in terms of enjoyment, this one is a genuine all time great.

(Played extensively on Switch)

Wow, that's a nice surprise. Been playing Slay the Spire a lot which is another brilliant rogue like deck builder so popping into Gamepass and seeing this is brilliant! Gamepass is just brilliant at the moment. Already have it on Switch but this is another excuse to get stuck back in.

@Kaloudz wow, that sounds unpleasant - hope you're on the mend.

Finished Ninja Gaiden 2 Black last night which I loved, but to be honest was ready for it to be over. The boss rush in the last couple of chapters is ludicrous.

So starting on Avowed. Also going to get around to trying Metal Slug Tactics, and want to finish off Spyro with my son. Lots of Gamepass!

More importantly - setting up a gaming area in the house with a new TV so I can actually spend some proper time doing my favourite hobby. Sharing a TV doesn't work and I've really gone off watching TV anyway. Gaming is better.

@Weebadtoad London is most certainly the capital of the UK.

Hmm, article had me quite excited for this, then the comments rather dampened the enthusiasm! I do like Ubisoft open world stuff in general though (we aren't supposed to admit that these days, are we....?) so I'll give it a go. Would like to have a look around the open world, if nothing else.

Looking forward to this one. Lots to play so may wait for the traditional AC release time in the autumn but will definitely play through. Enjoyed every AC game throughout the series (to different degrees).

Had a look earlier as at first glance it sounds a good sale. But it's not. So that's that.

Enjoyed Tales of Arise for about 20 hours, then over the next 10 or so it just started to become a bit of slog. Stopped at about 30 hours and haven't gone back. Feel a bit bad that I haven't returned to finish it off but can't see myself spending money on it so I guess I can't be that worried.

Seems obvious when it's said out loud! Makes a lot of sense. They're making consistently profitable and well received games so just keep doing that.

@johndoe89 god forbid they use inclusive pronouns 🙄. Bizarre how something like that causes such a reaction in people. Not even trying to hide their bigotry anymore.

@cornholio005 it's 60fps on series X.

@Old_Man_Harper mate, I've still got a 2023 backlog.

@FarmDog08 😂 well that's an informed opinion then isn't it!!

Echoing others, enjoyed Tales of Arise for a while but after 30 hours it just became a slog so gave it up with the intention of returning to it. Never did and don't really feel the need to now it's leaving, which says it all.

It's just not the same without a big world map to run around on. Doesn't feel like an 'epic' journey.

Loved it back in the day and it's still just as satisfying now. Surprised how easily the muscle memory came back - not sure I'd have the patience to start from scratch these days (in fact I know that I wouldn't).

Possibly an unpopular opinion here but I actually think it's a better, more enjoyable game on the easier difficulty. And I say that as someone who did finish the game on the 360 on two difficulty levels. Much more of a power fantasy that really demonstrates just how destructive Ryu can be.