@SuperKMx I think that's what I plan to do (going back to Madden 25 from the Vault), as I'm still conflicted if I want to drop 60 on a game that will take a back burner to all the other great content that's releasing across all three platforms in the next few months. The other part of me feels like I should hold off on madden altogether until it's no longer a cross-gen title.
When you do go back to Madden 25 let me know if you think it's really worth it to upgrade to 15.
@HEADESTROYER4 I think I just don't know the maps and techniques as well as some of the more seasoned folks. Mainly due to the lack of practice. Also I haven't really found a play style or load outs I'm comfortable with yet. Though I'm getting better. I just need to put in more time than I do on the weekends.
Actually I'm not too bad at taking down Titans, as my tactic is to get them from afar as a pilot lol. My problem is 8/10 times, I'll lose in a firefight with other pilots, as they they tend to be deadly quick and seem to get me out of nowhere. Though I'm sure most of my woes would be assuaged if I paid more attention to my map and surroundings. Haha.
"I'm curious, what table has PX been battling for and who is in the lead?"
That's what I want to know... I want to get in on some of that action! As far what I'm going to play, probably knock off the rest of my Madden 15 trial, play a few Mario Kart 8 tourneys and (try to) shoot down some Titians (I'll be looking for you @HEADESTROYER4)
EDIT: Though I do have family and friends in town and then preseason football is on, so I may not get around to playing all that I want...
@EternalDragonX Oh, I get that and it's perfectly understandable, especially as it pertains to not being able to play XBox at all if you don't have that check in. I suppose the point I was trying to make was the result of the outcry, valid or no, caused them to yank everything, even the good bits that I was really looking forward to, which is one of the only things I'm disappointed about. FWIW, I took pause at the online check thing as well. So I wasn't attacking those that were crying foul.
Interesting. Though I would imagine, and don't find it too hard to believe, that some form of digital gifting was on the cards along with digital lending in the XBox One's original vision before everyone started crying foul, as they are both similar functions. I'm still hoping that's a feature they will roll out someday...
@EternalDragonX of course you have great websites like this that will tell you when a free day is upon you, and now you can remotely download games via smartglass while you're at work so it will be ready for you when you get home.
but unfortunately Sony were just copying Nintendo's policies from the days of the NES.
@SuperKMx I came here to say that, but you beat me to it!
It seems like the Internet wants to explode on stuff for no reason sometimes. Everyone keeps citing how well the TRDE sold on PS4, I feek it was only because it was the technically superior version in every aspect (heck, even if opted for the PS4 version) , then there's larger install base. Now with Uncharted 4 releasing next year around the same time, RotTR for PS4 would have been cannibalized. I feel a Xbox exclusive probably saves the developer and game in this case. If I were Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics, I would have taken the deal too, as the new title would be much more visible on Microsoft's platform this go around.
Can't really fault MS or SE for doing this. It makes sense from a marketing aspect. Microsoft will do this whole song and dance advertising the game (something that was not done with the first game) which in turn will help the game sale and even move a few consoles in the process. It's the nature of business. If it went the other way around, I would have just gotten it on PS4.
I'm still in the camp that Spencer said a whole lot without saying anything. He still talked about the franchise as a whole, which means XBOX is either going to have this game a short time, or a really long time. If it's indeed a short time, I don't blame MS for using the wording they did. They are in the business of selling consoles and all.
@PeTitosaurus @HEADESTROYER4 if the earth was flat, I'd feel kind of sorry for the ones that live on the edge. They may fall off or something... Lol
Oh and about the JBizzle name. The answer is yes and no. My old work mates gave that moniker to me and it just stuck... I found out years later at a work function that the nickname did indeed originate from that commercial. Strange enough, I had never seen the commercial in question to this day. Haha
I figured I'd change my screen name on here to reflect my XBOX gamertag Sir JBizzle. So if anyone searches for me, just be sure to omit the underscore!
EDIT: I was just JQuest on here, just for clarity...
@HEADESTROYER4 will do! I gather your gamertag is the same as your screen name here, yes? If it is, be on the lookout for Sir JBizzle (you know, just so you don't think it's some rando lol)
I avoid online competitive play like the plague, not just for this but for any other game. I don't have so much time to play at those skill levels, and my ego does not take beating that nicely.
@sinalefa that's me all day! Lol. My collection of Pokémon is pathetic so I wouldn't even dare take them into battle with anyone else. Haha. I also don't get a lot of time to hone skills in anything, so I'm sure I'll pretty much get creamed in Titanfall this weekend. I excel in fighters, so maybe I'll just play some Ultra Street Fighter instead :-/
@heyzeus002 Ahhh thanks, that helps! I may download it then. I'm definitely the type that plays a game more than once, especially if it's really good. That combined with my initiative to go all digital (since I rarely trade in games anyways) It sounds like a good investment at that price.
@HEADESTROYER4 wow, how did I miss that video?? That was nothing short of amazing! Thanks for the share. That was inspiring indeed.
Man, what an update! And finally DLNA! (though my solution was more than sufficient) Though not to sound greedy, I wonder if eventually we'll get to access our DVRs and watch via smartglass? there's also still the issue of wanting music to play without the need to snap. One thing at a time, I reckon.
I may get the one month sub at first, just to engage my interest/usage. If I think I'll get some value out of it, I'll re-up to the yearly... Though it's too bad this service isn't available for the PS4 as well. That's where all my FIFA friends are at. Alternatively all my Battlefield friends are on XBOX, so I suppose it more than evens out at the end.
@SunnyShores you just plug it in and you're good to go? Is it a USB drive? I thought those only format to 32GB no matter the size. This is my first time really needing something beyond what I already had at least for the XBOX brand. Playstation is a little more straightforward in that regard, so excuse my ignorance in this area. Lol
@DRL Sweet! Thanks for the info! What brand is your hard drive and how large is it? Though I do have a bunch of 32GB flash drives hanging around the house. I should just start putting those to good use.
@DRL I was pretty much doing fine with my 60GB hard drive all this time until the GwG promotion hit and the subsequent switch to digital. Now I need to get a bigger hard drive, but I dread paying up the wazoo for what space Microsoft offers...
EDIT: Yeah, I'm totally looking forward to Crimson Dragon and Dishonored really, since I missed out on that one.
If I was to guess, this is probably a remastered KI2. It'll probably be included in a deluxe package in Killer Instinct's Season 2 content, much like the original KI was included with Season 1.
@Generik same here, I played a bit when it first released and need to get back into it. I kind of sucked at it and gave up haha. Unlike you though, I didn't buy the Season Pass. Are those still available?
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Re: Review Roundup: Madden NFL 15 Intercepts Very Good Scores On Xbox One
@SuperKMx I think that's what I plan to do (going back to Madden 25 from the Vault), as I'm still conflicted if I want to drop 60 on a game that will take a back burner to all the other great content that's releasing across all three platforms in the next few months. The other part of me feels like I should hold off on madden altogether until it's no longer a cross-gen title.
When you do go back to Madden 25 let me know if you think it's really worth it to upgrade to 15.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Four
@HEADESTROYER4 I think I just don't know the maps and techniques as well as some of the more seasoned folks. Mainly due to the lack of practice. Also I haven't really found a play style or load outs I'm comfortable with yet. Though I'm getting better. I just need to put in more time than I do on the weekends.
Actually I'm not too bad at taking down Titans, as my tactic is to get them from afar as a pilot lol. My problem is 8/10 times, I'll lose in a firefight with other pilots, as they they tend to be deadly quick and seem to get me out of nowhere. Though I'm sure most of my woes would be assuaged if I paid more attention to my map and surroundings. Haha.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Four
@DRL sweet! I'll be looking forward to that.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Four
@BadWolf09
That's what I want to know... I want to get in on some of that action! As far what I'm going to play, probably knock off the rest of my Madden 15 trial, play a few Mario Kart 8 tourneys and (try to) shoot down some Titians (I'll be looking for you @HEADESTROYER4)
EDIT: Though I do have family and friends in town and then preseason football is on, so I may not get around to playing all that I want...
Re: Game Gifting Not On The Cards For Xbox One Users Just Yet
@EternalDragonX Oh, I get that and it's perfectly understandable, especially as it pertains to not being able to play XBox at all if you don't have that check in. I suppose the point I was trying to make was the result of the outcry, valid or no, caused them to yank everything, even the good bits that I was really looking forward to, which is one of the only things I'm disappointed about. FWIW, I took pause at the online check thing as well. So I wasn't attacking those that were crying foul.
Re: Game Gifting Not On The Cards For Xbox One Users Just Yet
Interesting. Though I would imagine, and don't find it too hard to believe, that some form of digital gifting was on the cards along with digital lending in the XBox One's original vision before everyone started crying foul, as they are both similar functions. I'm still hoping that's a feature they will roll out someday...
Re: Xbox One Titles To Get "Free Play" Days Soon
@EternalDragonX of course you have great websites like this that will tell you when a free day is upon you, and now you can remotely download games via smartglass while you're at work so it will be ready for you when you get home.
Re: Spencer: Tomb Raider Deal Didn't Come From An Evil Space
@SuperKMx I came here to say that, but you beat me to it!
It seems like the Internet wants to explode on stuff for no reason sometimes. Everyone keeps citing how well the TRDE sold on PS4, I feek it was only because it was the technically superior version in every aspect (heck, even if opted for the PS4 version) , then there's larger install base. Now with Uncharted 4 releasing next year around the same time, RotTR for PS4 would have been cannibalized. I feel a Xbox exclusive probably saves the developer and game in this case. If I were Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics, I would have taken the deal too, as the new title would be much more visible on Microsoft's platform this go around.
Re: Spencer: Tomb Raider Deal Didn't Come From An Evil Space
Can't really fault MS or SE for doing this. It makes sense from a marketing aspect. Microsoft will do this whole song and dance advertising the game (something that was not done with the first game) which in turn will help the game sale and even move a few consoles in the process. It's the nature of business. If it went the other way around, I would have just gotten it on PS4.
I'm still in the camp that Spencer said a whole lot without saying anything. He still talked about the franchise as a whole, which means XBOX is either going to have this game a short time, or a really long time. If it's indeed a short time, I don't blame MS for using the wording they did. They are in the business of selling consoles and all.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Three
@PeTitosaurus @HEADESTROYER4 if the earth was flat, I'd feel kind of sorry for the ones that live on the edge. They may fall off or something... Lol
Oh and about the JBizzle name. The answer is yes and no. My old work mates gave that moniker to me and it just stuck... I found out years later at a work function that the nickname did indeed originate from that commercial. Strange enough, I had never seen the commercial in question to this day. Haha
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Three
I figured I'd change my screen name on here to reflect my XBOX gamertag Sir JBizzle. So if anyone searches for me, just be sure to omit the underscore!
EDIT: I was just JQuest on here, just for clarity...
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Three
@HEADESTROYER4 Oh I see. You work from the inside out! Haha
Yeah getting together a team would be awesome, so anybody that wants to add me can as well!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Three
@HEADESTROYER4 will do! I gather your gamertag is the same as your screen name here, yes? If it is, be on the lookout for Sir JBizzle (you know, just so you don't think it's some rando lol)
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Three
@sinalefa that's me all day! Lol. My collection of Pokémon is pathetic so I wouldn't even dare take them into battle with anyone else. Haha. I also don't get a lot of time to hone skills in anything, so I'm sure I'll pretty much get creamed in Titanfall this weekend. I excel in fighters, so maybe I'll just play some Ultra Street Fighter instead :-/
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Three
@heyzeus002 Ahhh thanks, that helps! I may download it then. I'm definitely the type that plays a game more than once, especially if it's really good. That combined with my initiative to go all digital (since I rarely trade in games anyways) It sounds like a good investment at that price.
@HEADESTROYER4 wow, how did I miss that video?? That was nothing short of amazing! Thanks for the share. That was inspiring indeed.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Three
Hmmm I'll probably end up playing some Last of Us Remastered. Followed by some Madden then NFS Rivals and Titanfall (yea, I'm all over the place lol)
I was thinking of downloading Ground Zeroes while it's on sale for 15 bucks. Do you guys think it's worth it for that price?
Re: Xbox One Aug/Sept Dashboard Updates Hit The Spot with DLNA and TV Streaming
Man, what an update! And finally DLNA! (though my solution was more than sufficient) Though not to sound greedy, I wonder if eventually we'll get to access our DVRs and watch via smartglass? there's also still the issue of wanting music to play without the need to snap. One thing at a time, I reckon.
Re: EA Access Launches on Xbox One
I may get the one month sub at first, just to engage my interest/usage. If I think I'll get some value out of it, I'll re-up to the yearly... Though it's too bad this service isn't available for the PS4 as well. That's where all my FIFA friends are at. Alternatively all my Battlefield friends are on XBOX, so I suppose it more than evens out at the end.
Re: Games With Gold for August Have Been Announced
@SunnyShores you just plug it in and you're good to go? Is it a USB drive? I thought those only format to 32GB no matter the size. This is my first time really needing something beyond what I already had at least for the XBOX brand. Playstation is a little more straightforward in that regard, so excuse my ignorance in this area. Lol
Re: Games With Gold for August Have Been Announced
@DRL Sweet! Thanks for the info! What brand is your hard drive and how large is it? Though I do have a bunch of 32GB flash drives hanging around the house. I should just start putting those to good use.
Re: Games With Gold for August Have Been Announced
@DRL I was pretty much doing fine with my 60GB hard drive all this time until the GwG promotion hit and the subsequent switch to digital. Now I need to get a bigger hard drive, but I dread paying up the wazoo for what space Microsoft offers...
EDIT: Yeah, I'm totally looking forward to Crimson Dragon and Dishonored really, since I missed out on that one.
Re: Killer Instinct Classic 2 Revealed By Korea Game Rating Board
If I was to guess, this is probably a remastered KI2. It'll probably be included in a deluxe package in Killer Instinct's Season 2 content, much like the original KI was included with Season 1.
Re: New Titanfall DLC Lets You Fight On The Beaches
@Generik same here, I played a bit when it first released and need to get back into it. I kind of sucked at it and gave up haha. Unlike you though, I didn't buy the Season Pass. Are those still available?