@somnambulance I like how my current Xbox Games store page is giving me a whole section on "Souls-like experiences" and that's not a game category I have any interest in.
@LaurenceJ1987 I think there are some mini/short animations related to this crossover event but it may just be a video setting the stage for the crossover.
@GuyinPA75 I wonder if Shadowrun would have done better if it was either not a $60 release or even given out for free as an Xbox Live special game. I had so much fun with it.
@NeoRatt @d0x3601 I have it bad too, at about 7,000. I keep waiting for some smart person to figure out the conversion to switch these downloaded titles to be converted... Just waiting
@IOI They have to appease shareholders. Good enough isn't good enough. Gotta make record profits quarter after quarter or your stagnant and your done for, obviously. Ugh. So the talented-but-expensive game creators have to go. Instant profit! Who cares about long term effects when the line goes up now!
@GamerScore200K That's what I was hoping this promo was actually for, at the controller design lab store, as a way to say 'sorry' for it being down for so long.
@jesse_dylan Then you may be very interested to hear about "Free Stars: Children of Infinity" by Pistol Shrimp Games which had the original Star Control developers recently develop a spiritual successor and is currently in development.
I remember when many games pushed their games from Cyberpunk's release date, only for it to also get at least one push, and then of course the mild disaster that game released as.
Sounds like that reviewers comment of turning on "auto counter steer" may be quite important to the general user playing this. Just picked up the game myself and that'll be the first options setting I change.
It's just weird for this "original winner" to say something like "...is very rare as I learned". Yeah. It was a one-off raffle prize. Of course it's rare.
@GuyinPA75 Loved that Shadowrun game and played the heck out of it. I did jump back online briefly when Xbox fixed the servers a year back and had some more fun.
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Re: High On Life 2 Debuts 10 Minutes Of New Gameplay Footage As Xbox Pre-Orders Go Live
@themightyant There's an option to drastically cut down the chatter in the first game. I suspect it will also be here too
Re: New Microsoft Survey Suggests Five AI Features That Could Be Added To Xbox Game Pass
@somnambulance I like how my current Xbox Games store page is giving me a whole section on "Souls-like experiences" and that's not a game category I have any interest in.
Re: Talking Point: Did You Expect More From Xbox 360's 20th Anniversary?
Shame on me for wanting a little more from Microsoft on this anniversary.
Re: Fortnite's Simpsons Crossover Is A Success, So Isn't It Time For A Hit & Run Remake?
@LaurenceJ1987 I think there are some mini/short animations related to this crossover event but it may just be a video setting the stage for the crossover.
Re: Insomniac's Xbox Exclusive Sunset Overdrive Celebrates Its 11-Year Anniversary This Month
This game landed for me right at a time I needed the zany escapism. So probably forever here, my avatar will be from Sunset Overdrive.
Re: 15 Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In September 2025
@DJKingaling Thank you for letting me know about the physical edition!
Re: Xbox Fans Are Again Talking About All The Microsoft Games Missing From Game Pass
@GuyinPA75 I wonder if Shadowrun would have done better if it was either not a $60 release or even given out for free as an Xbox Live special game. I had so much fun with it.
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Borderlands 4 Next Week?
I still need to catch the movie. Hope it's good...
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About New Xbox RPG 'Hell Is Us'
@DeadSpace https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/hell-is-us-demo/9n5fhrrjzkjb
Weird. It seems it's not available??
Re: 23 New Xbox Play Anywhere Games Highlighted In Latest Monthly Roundup
Surely some of these game titles are typos and not "close enough knock offs", right?
My Friendly Neighborhood ---> Hello Neighbor
No Heroes Here ---> No More Heroes
Surely???
Re: 23 New Xbox Play Anywhere Games Highlighted In Latest Monthly Roundup
@Lrapsody The PC version of Sunset Overdrive doesn't have the online feature or matchmaking. Single player game mode only.
Re: Helldivers 2: Release Date, Release Times & Crossplay Details On Xbox
@WildConcept6 but the article above says there is no pre install available. ??
Re: Seven Xbox-Related Events To Look Out For At Gamescom 2025
@FraserG Thank you for this comprehensive break down!
Re: Mafia: The Old Country Off To 'Strong' Start Across All Platforms, Says New Sales Analysis
I'm in the "Bought it for Xbox; haven't played it yet." poll category.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Black Myth: Wukong On Xbox Next Week?
I still haven't played "Enslaved: Odyssey To The West". That'll come first
Re: Talking Point: So, Are You Buying Mafia: The Old Country On Xbox At Its $50 Price Point?
Thanks for the reminder! Just preordered
Re: Roundup: New Lord Of The Rings Game Launches On Xbox To Mixed Reviews
@Kezelpaso The game title is actually "Tales of the Shire: A THE Lord of The Rings Game".
And I hate that title.
Re: Two Xbox First-Party Games Now Shipping On Disc In 2025, Says Retailer
@GuyinPA75 Leadership can be great. Appeasing shareholders is another thing.
Re: Two Xbox First-Party Games Now Shipping On Disc In 2025, Says Retailer
These, and Tony Hawk 3+4 coming on disc! Here's my money!
Re: Microsoft Movies & TV Is Officially Ending, Which Will Have A Big Impact On Xbox
@NeoRatt @d0x3601 I have it bad too, at about 7,000. I keep waiting for some smart person to figure out the conversion to switch these downloaded titles to be converted... Just waiting
Re: John Wick Hex Discounted To Just $2 Ahead Of Xbox Store Delisting
@Altaria_97 seems like it's now too late.
Re: John Wick Hex Discounted To Just $2 Ahead Of Xbox Store Delisting
@Altaria_97 Same. I'll try again in a little bit
Re: Report: Multiple Industry Veterans To Leave Xbox Studios Amidst Layoffs
@IOI They have to appease shareholders. Good enough isn't good enough. Gotta make record profits quarter after quarter or your stagnant and your done for, obviously. Ugh. So the talented-but-expensive game creators have to go. Instant profit! Who cares about long term effects when the line goes up now!
Re: Xbox Game Pass Perks: Everything You Can Claim In July 2025
@GamerScore200K That's what I was hoping this promo was actually for, at the controller design lab store, as a way to say 'sorry' for it being down for so long.
Re: Digital Eclipse Is Reviving A Classic Arcade Series For Xbox This July
Physical release, eh??
Re: Here's What The Critics Think Of Upcoming Game Pass Title 'Lost In Random: The Eternal Die'
So happy that this series is getting a sequel
Re: Xbox Insiders Can Now Remove Tiles On The Dashboard, And It Looks Weird
Psst, a pihole makes those ad rectangles empty and clear.
Re: Talking Point: What Game Franchises Would You Pay $80 For On Xbox?
I would pay LOTS OF MONEY for more Sunset Overdrive
Re: Prime Gaming's May 2025 List Includes Yet Another Free Xbox Game
Thanks for the reminders on these downloads!
Re: Microsoft Rewards Adds Three Cheap Movies For Xbox Users To Redeem
Sure wish I could easily back up all of my Microsoft Movies and TV purchases.
Re: EA Cuts Hundreds Of Jobs, Respawn Announces Two Cancelled Games
"...an extraction shooter set in the Titanfall universe".
But we've already got one of those...
Re: All New Xbox Games Coming Out In May 2025
Deliver At All Costs is almost here!
Re: Toys For Bob Talks 'Ambitious' New Xbox Game & Banjo-Kazooie Interest
@jesse_dylan Then you may be very interested to hear about "Free Stars: Children of Infinity" by Pistol Shrimp Games which had the original Star Control developers recently develop a spiritual successor and is currently in development.
Re: Review: South Of Midnight (Xbox) - A Fantastic, Soulful Outing From Xbox Game Studios
Looking forward to playing it! So happy it is getting good reviews!
Re: GTA 6 Launch Could Cause Delays At Three Major Publishers, Says Report
I remember when many games pushed their games from Cyberpunk's release date, only for it to also get at least one push, and then of course the mild disaster that game released as.
Re: World Of Warcraft Plays Surprisingly Well On Xbox Thanks To GeForce Now
No thanks. I'm in the special Widow of Warcraft guild.
Re: Sledders Debuts To Positive Xbox Reviews Following Very Successful Launch
Sounds like that reviewers comment of turning on "auto counter steer" may be quite important to the general user playing this. Just picked up the game myself and that'll be the first options setting I change.
Re: Talking Point: What Should Microsoft Call The '2027' Xbox Console & Handheld?
The Microsoft eXcel
Re: Site News: An Update About The Pure Xbox YouTube Channel
@Titntin link to the new channel is within the last paragraph of this article. I've subbed.
Re: Random: Oreo Xbox Series S Owner Shows Off Their 'Monstrosity' Of A Console
It's just weird for this "original winner" to say something like "...is very rare as I learned". Yeah. It was a one-off raffle prize. Of course it's rare.
Re: Site News: An Update About The Pure Xbox YouTube Channel
@HelloCraigo Thank you! I've really enjoyed your videos! Take care and I'll see you on the other channel
Re: Microsoft Has Reportedly Discussed Acquiring IP From Ubisoft
Driver San Fran please
Re: First Look At THPS 3+4 'Full Size' Collector's Edition Board, Pre-Orders Now Live
I'm worried about it being only a digital code on disc, being that it says "REQUIRES INTERNET" on the box. @FraserG @Liam_Doolan can you confirm?
Re: 'Terminator 2D: No Fate' Announced For Xbox, And It's Out This September
Tried to lookup up a physical copy on Amazon just now. My search autocorrected to "Terminator 2D Nonfat".
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Would You Love To See Relisted This Year?
@GuyinPA75 Loved that Shadowrun game and played the heck out of it. I did jump back online briefly when Xbox fixed the servers a year back and had some more fun.
Re: One Of 2024's Best Games Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Today
@Medic_alert what an excellent suggestion. Thank you
Re: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (February 24-28)
Two Point Museum. I'm also a sucker for a point and click game, so I'll be checking out Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
Re: Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded Goes Live On Xbox Game Pass With A Huge TMNT Crossover
Teenage Mutant NINETY Turtle$
Re: Random: Elder Scrolls 6 Giving 'Lucky Fan' The Chance To Create An NPC
If I win, the descendent of "Nondrick" the NPC will live on... (See "Living in Oblivion" and it's Skyrim-sequel, by Christopher Livingston)
Re: Talking Point: If GTA 6 Releases This Year, What Does Xbox Do With Fable?
Maybe put both games physically in a specially-marked box bundled with an Xbox console and then get this, market it, and sell it in "stores".