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Re: Xbox Might Be Losing Its Microsoft Rewards App (And Weekly Streaks)

Stamnoso

Having joined the Xbox gang last September I was incredibly surprised by how generous the programme is. That said, if they carry on going like this they'll render the programme useless and that would be disappointing to say the least. We'll see I guess, it's reasonable to restructure and reduce some rewards, but I feel it would be very clumsy business to give that much and suddenly cut it down so much.

Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Starfield So Far

Stamnoso

I have to agree with some comments, these numbers are great, each person has an opinion and kinda think it's probably a great game for me, so quite looking forward to play it.

I think there's a lot of hate out there for Xbox, the mega hype too and so on probably didn't help and in a different context those numbers probably would've been a bit higher (for those that care a lot about that) That said, it doesn't really matter to me; most reviews seem to say it's a very worthwhile xp, so it's on my to play list now.

Re: Two Classic Games Are Making Their Xbox Debuts With New Remasters

Stamnoso

Oh man! Dark Forces, spent so much time back in the day on that one. The comment about the maps is fair; although in perspective now, I kinda liked that it wasn't obvious many times how to progress. Remember getting stuck a couple of times. now, only that now there will be walkthroughs everywhere for that. Still, fair point.

Re: Microsoft Is Literally Now Saying That Xbox Has 'Lost The Console Wars'

Stamnoso

They've been pumping out the same narrative for a while now, with the exact more or less same words. Might not be what they're aiming for in this particular case, but Xbox is not selling itself as a console only option anymore. It's about the wider ecosystem, which I think is quite true. So to me the argument they're trying to play is "this isn't about console wars anymore, we're not in it to destroy other consoles, we just do gaming in the wider sense. So not necessarily targeting Sony or Nintendo here".

Wether that hurts competition or not in a bigger sense is a different debate, but I do believe Xbox is diverging from Sony's offering more and more

Re: Microsoft Announces Price Increases For Xbox Series X And Xbox Game Pass

Stamnoso

This isn't good, it is what it is. Now, for me the service is worth that money and if Microsoft finally get it together and do a good job with first party launches then I think it'll still be worth for many many different types of gamer.

That said price raises are never good for us, less so in the current climate, but it was gonna happen sonner rather than later.

Re: Soapbox: Go Buy The Best Console Version Of Far Cry 3 While It's Cheap On Xbox

Stamnoso

@themightyant Thanks! I bought Far cry 3 too yesterday, cause it was a good price for a game that many people seem to love, so at some point I'll give it a go too.

I can understand the Ubisoft style burnout, I had more or less the same after years of playing AC. I got tired after completing AC Unity. Since the, I haven't really played one of these despite having a couple more in PS plus and GP now, so it's been a while. Hopefully, will enjoy this one now.

Re: UK CMA Issues Official Response To EU's Activision Blizzard Verdict

Stamnoso

@S1ayeR74 I know that, the comment wasn't meant to be taken literally, my fault as it's possibly quite out of context and vague. My point is that I find this message just projects an image of self-doubt and I find the overall tone childish and is ultimately unnecessary. They'll, of course, have their reasons, but it doesn't change my opinion on it.

Re: UK CMA Issues Official Response To EU's Activision Blizzard Verdict

Stamnoso

Don't know who is right or not here, but I'm wondering why these guys felt the urge to go out there and, essentially, say " yeah, don't care what these guys say, I was right, just so you know world"

I just find it quite pathetic how the UK always seems to take any chance to throw something at the EU to try and make it like we're best. You'd think after Brexit we'd focus a bit more on ourselves, but it turns out we still do it anyway. Guess we have to keep feeding our delusions of being the "British Empire" rather than try to get a grip on ruling our own country properly. Just generally, not just making this about this CMA malarkey

Re: Talking Point: Are You Hoping Xbox's 'Gears Collection' Is Real?

Stamnoso

I wouldn't mind if it were true. Moved to Xbox as main about 6 months ago and been playing some of the old ones. Played gears 1 recently, so I'm actually giving a bit of time before going for 2, to see if this is true.

First one was good fun, liked the atmosphere, repeated some missions coop, was surprised to see some people playing still.