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.
In the middle of playing Chained Echoes and finding it excellent, gotta focus on it. Wanted to try eastward, but I think it's just gonna go into the wishlist. Oh well...to little time for all the games I'd like to play.
Everybody has a valid opinion, but old school design isn't always a bad thing, at least for me. I really like that some games seem to be going for a more "focused" approach now. Kinda seeing some of that in Chained Echoes at the moment and makes for great rythm on the main story.
Mainly focused on Chained Echoes and quite enjoying it so far. Might give Lego Skywalker saga a bit more time too. Finally, AoE II campaigns have been calling me, so might do a couple of missions there too.
This is excellent news, I did enjoy the first one on the Xbox, didn't like the whole process and difficulty spike around the true ending, but good game. Looking forward to OT2.
I can't find time to play everything I want to with work and children and so on. So, I came to terms with the fact that I'll never play all the games I'm interested on and just focus on enjoying those I can play rather than stressing out about all the ones I won't play at all.
Playing the space game, what's it called again?....Lego Skywalker saga, that's the one. Find it quite relaxing after a day of work. Close to completing Kirby and the forgotten land too.
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.
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.
A short hike is a good little chill game, recommend if you're up for something like that. For me, nothing this week gonna be away on holiday, but once back will be back on everspace and death's door on Xbox, then Kirby and the forgotten land on switch.
Did play the base game a few years ago, well worth it and loved playing with some of the movie heroes of my 80s 90s childhood. Recommend if you haven't tried it and like the genre.
It's all right l, I really never had a problem with the previous nor I thought it was particularly bad. I guess I was kinda used to it and could get where I needed to fast so wasn't bad, same on this one. Just wanna play my games really
Same as others, just enjoying the games. Not so bothered about "noticeable changes". I think the upgrades on loading and some performance an visuals is more than enough for me to justify my series X. I just see it has having done some upgrades to my pc when got some money laying around.
I think it works pretty nicely, I haven't had the need to use it much, but occasionally when travelling or having visits at home and I think it's pretty handy. Hope it keeps on developing as a "side feature" in the ecosystem.
I did play the beta and was good fun, would be good to understand how the plan to support with more content cause my only worry after that weekend of playing it was "this will get old pretty quickly"
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
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.
Yeah, my view is that road 96 is all right and short. Worth a try if you're into that genre, but I personally didn't find it that good. Still decent fun, go and try it.
Just had a good look at everything and solid showcase. Many cool concepts there, let's hope they translate into good and fun games. This is the event that got me the most interested by a decent margin. Pretty happy I decided to add an Xbox to my hardware lineup this gen, let's see how it goes.
My plan is to look at some sort of summary article and/or video after it. Never really watch these kinda things live, then I can focus on what really interests me.
Playing Persona 4 Golden and Far Cry 5. The latter was a suggestion from a couple of the good guys here on the site and I find myself enjoying it quite a lot actually. First in the series for me.
Might have a go at Kirby on the Switch too or perhaps an occasional go at Forza Horizon 5
A real shame, I think the base concept of a Gollum game could have led to something interesting, but clearly they didn't execute well at all. I guess they'll stop talking of redfall now at least.
@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.
@EvenStephen7 and @Kaloudz thanks, great to hear to this, sounds really good. I've added primal to the list too and downloading far cry 5 now, will play it on the side with P4G.
@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.
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
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.
I almost feel sorry for the Starfield Dev team. The redfall situation puts them under even more scrutiny and pressure I think. Hope this one is on high levels and shows the way for the rest, otherwise the loss of confidence from the community is gonna be pretty significant.
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Re: Xbox Might Be Losing Its Microsoft Rewards App (And Weekly Streaks)
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: Lots Of Games Reduced By 90-95% In The Xbox Black Friday Sale 2023
I did enjoy mad Max a lot back in the day. I would recommend it, amazing price for a fun game.
Re: Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In December 2023
In the middle of playing Chained Echoes and finding it excellent, gotta focus on it. Wanted to try eastward, but I think it's just gonna go into the wishlist. Oh well...to little time for all the games I'd like to play.
Re: Review: Robocop: Rogue City - A Slice Of 1980s Nostalgia That Feels Purposefully Old School
Everybody has a valid opinion, but old school design isn't always a bad thing, at least for me. I really like that some games seem to be going for a more "focused" approach now. Kinda seeing some of that in Chained Echoes at the moment and makes for great rythm on the main story.
Re: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox 'Partner Preview' October Event
Dungeons of Hunterberg's got my attention. Feels reasonably fresh, so kinda looking forward to that.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 7-8)
Mainly focused on Chained Echoes and quite enjoying it so far. Might give Lego Skywalker saga a bit more time too. Finally, AoE II campaigns have been calling me, so might do a couple of missions there too.
Re: Octopath Traveler 2 Is Officially Coming To Xbox In Early 2024
This is excellent news, I did enjoy the first one on the Xbox, didn't like the whole process and difficulty spike around the true ending, but good game. Looking forward to OT2.
Re: Talking Point: Xbox Fans, How Do You Find Time For All These Amazing 2023 Games?
I can't find time to play everything I want to with work and children and so on. So, I came to terms with the fact that I'll never play all the games I'm interested on and just focus on enjoying those I can play rather than stressing out about all the ones I won't play at all.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 9-10)
Playing the space game, what's it called again?....Lego Skywalker saga, that's the one. Find it quite relaxing after a day of work. Close to completing Kirby and the forgotten land too.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Starfield So Far
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: Today's Xbox Stream Included Multiple Game Pass Announcements (Day Two At Gamescom)
Citizen sleeper 2!!! What a suprise man, loved the first one.
Re: Two Classic Games Are Making Their Xbox Debuts With New Remasters
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: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 19-20)
I've parked everything and giving a try to immortality. Finding it quite captivating so far.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 5-6)
A short hike is a good little chill game, recommend if you're up for something like that. For me, nothing this week gonna be away on holiday, but once back will be back on everspace and death's door on Xbox, then Kirby and the forgotten land on switch.
Re: Xbox Game Pass's 'Somerville' Makes Leap To PlayStation Later This Month
It's decent, not great, but still worth a try if you enjoy the genre.l, just don't expect inside quality level
Re: Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (August 15)
I kinda wanted to give Edge of Eternity a try, but always had other things to prioritise. Has anybody given it a try? Any thoughts?
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 1-15)
I played both a short hike and Celeste on switch, recommend you guys giving it a try, they're both quite good.
Kinda want to try everspace 2, playing 1 and mixed feelings, but worth a try.
Re: 'Broforce Forever' Officially Arrives On Xbox Game Pass This August
Did play the base game a few years ago, well worth it and loved playing with some of the movie heroes of my 80s 90s childhood. Recommend if you haven't tried it and like the genre.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The New Xbox Home Experience?
It's all right l, I really never had a problem with the previous nor I thought it was particularly bad. I guess I was kinda used to it and could get where I needed to fast so wasn't bad, same on this one. Just wanna play my games really
Re: Talking Point: Do You Feel Like You're Still Waiting For 'Next-Gen' To Arrive?
Same as others, just enjoying the games. Not so bothered about "noticeable changes". I think the upgrades on loading and some performance an visuals is more than enough for me to justify my series X. I just see it has having done some upgrades to my pc when got some money laying around.
Re: Sarah Bond: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's Least Popular Feature Is Cloud Gaming
I think it works pretty nicely, I haven't had the need to use it much, but occasionally when travelling or having visits at home and I think it's pretty handy. Hope it keeps on developing as a "side feature" in the ecosystem.
Re: Review: Crash Team Rumble - Toys For Bob Serves Up Another Crash Bandicoot Banger
I did play the beta and was good fun, would be good to understand how the plan to support with more content cause my only worry after that weekend of playing it was "this will get old pretty quickly"
Re: Microsoft Is Literally Now Saying That Xbox Has 'Lost The Console Wars'
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
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: Another Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (June 30)
Yeah, my view is that road 96 is all right and short. Worth a try if you're into that genre, but I personally didn't find it that good. Still decent fun, go and try it.
Re: Reaction: Microsoft's 2023 Showcase Confirmed There's Something For Everyone At Xbox
Just had a good look at everything and solid showcase. Many cool concepts there, let's hope they translate into good and fun games. This is the event that got me the most interested by a decent margin. Pretty happy I decided to add an Xbox to my hardware lineup this gen, let's see how it goes.
Re: '33 Immortals' Is A Co-Op Action Roguelike, And It Joins Xbox Game Pass On Day One
Same here, interested on this, like the pick up and raid concept. I'd it let's you we could also get a small group going here
Re: Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In July 2023
I really enjoyed The Ascent, would recommend giving a try if you like that type of game.
Re: Xbox Download Speeds May Receive A Boost As Part Of New Update
On the PS4 I always had a problem with this, but not on the series X, so quite happy as is ATM.
Re: Talking Point: Is There An Xbox Classic You Wish Was Backwards Compatible?
Good suggestions here, wouldn't mind playing Space Marine on the Xbox.
Re: Xbox's Latest Showcase Teaser Has Fable Fans Incredibly Excited
Well...somebody's gotta say Scalebound, so there it goes. That one makes a come back.
Re: Zelda-Like 'Oceanhorn 2' Impresses In New Screenshots Ahead Of 2023 Xbox Launch
I did enjoy the first one, with some very big names working on the soundtrack. Might give this one a try too.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Plans For The Xbox Games Showcase 2023?
My plan is to look at some sort of summary article and/or video after it. Never really watch these kinda things live, then I can focus on what really interests me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 27-28)
Playing Persona 4 Golden and Far Cry 5. The latter was a suggestion from a couple of the good guys here on the site and I find myself enjoying it quite a lot actually. First in the series for me.
Might have a go at Kirby on the Switch too or perhaps an occasional go at Forza Horizon 5
Re: Roundup: Every Xbox Warhammer Announcement At The Skulls Showcase 2023
Kinda wish I could play space marine 1 on the Xbox. Gonna need to take that pc out at some point
Re: The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Dev Apologises For Issues & Is 'Committed' To Patching The Game On Xbox
A real shame, I think the base concept of a Gollum game could have led to something interesting, but clearly they didn't execute well at all. I guess they'll stop talking of redfall now at least.
Re: Poll: Looking Back At Alan Wake, What Score Would You Give It?
Same here, I haven't got around to play it, but it's on the list
Re: Soapbox: Go Buy The Best Console Version Of Far Cry 3 While It's Cheap On Xbox
@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: Soapbox: Go Buy The Best Console Version Of Far Cry 3 While It's Cheap On Xbox
@EvenStephen7 and @Kaloudz thanks, great to hear to this, sounds really good. I've added primal to the list too and downloading far cry 5 now, will play it on the side with P4G.
Re: Soapbox: Go Buy The Best Console Version Of Far Cry 3 While It's Cheap On Xbox
@Kaloudz Thanks; always up for a good suggestion. Kinda curious now, why is 5 a better entry point?
Re: Soapbox: Go Buy The Best Console Version Of Far Cry 3 While It's Cheap On Xbox
I've never played a far cry ñ, maybe time to give a couple of them a try with this
Re: Planet Of Lana's First Review Suggests It'll Be A Great Addition To Xbox Game Pass
I'm really looking forward to this one!
Re: It Looks Like PlayStation Exclusive 'Stray' Is Coming To Xbox Soon
Keen on giving this one a try, seems fun enough
Re: UK CMA Issues Official Response To EU's Activision Blizzard Verdict
@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
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: Xbox Is Going All Retro With Multiple '90s-Based Releases This Week
Looking forward rise of the Triad at some point soon ISH!!
Re: Talking Point: Are You Hoping Xbox's 'Gears Collection' Is Real?
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.
Re: Xbox To Provide Update On Starfield's Frame Rate Ahead Of September Launch
I almost feel sorry for the Starfield Dev team. The redfall situation puts them under even more scrutiny and pressure I think. Hope this one is on high levels and shows the way for the rest, otherwise the loss of confidence from the community is gonna be pretty significant.
Re: Poll: Are You Still Excited For Redfall To Hit Xbox Game Pass Next Week?
@Nightcrawler71 same for me here, but it doesn't hurt giving a try right? Could be good fun.
Re: Poll: How Many Of 2023's Xbox Games With Gold Have You Played So Far?
Haven't played any, but they're free so always claim them. I might have a go at praetorians at some point, nostalgia being the main factor here.