I still to finish Like a Dragon. Started it awhile ago but just fell off of it. No reason just didnt have the time. Plus I would need to play Infinite Wealth before I play Pirate Yakuza.
As FF2 goes. Its ok I played it on the GBA years ago and finished it but once was enough for me.
It was my GotY for 2025. I really enjoyed it alot. I spent so many hours just exploring the world. Will definitely return to it when the Anniversay edition drops.
While its a decent game alot of it relies on nostalgia factor. I tried to play through the campaign when it first came out but after a couple of hours I couldnt anymore. Back in 1996 I could have easily play the campaign for hours on end and even days but now I just cant it hasnt aged well.
With that said though, I can still play the Multiplayer no problem especially with my brother or the boys. Yes its aged yeah their are other MP games out there better but thats the charm of it. I want to play classic GoldenEye MP. If I want say Call of Duty or Halo MP I will play those.
The only reason they dont put it on Gamepass anymore is because of all the entitled Sony Ponies crying that they had to pay $60+ for it, when Sony could have very well put it on their service.
That is the main reason 3 is my favorite Horizon game. I loved the fact that you were part of the festival and you are making your way up the ladder in the festival. Glad to see a similar idea is coming back for 6.
Bought these last year when they released for the anniversary. I was so happy since I prefer the older Sims to the modern ones. Now if only we can get Sims 3. That was the best one.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) Continuing with my progress now that I am done exploring as much of the overworld tbat I can I am about to enter tbe Jabu Waters Rift.
Borderlands 3 (Series X) Still working on the Bounty of Blood DLC. This is probably my favorite of the DLC for this game.
Final Fantasy Pixal Remaster (Series X) Still on my nostalgia kick with this one. I am about to enter the Marsh Cave to get the crown.
That is video game wise. TTRPG I am planning to pick up our Daggerheart campaign this weekend where we left off last week.
Seriously, you played Legend of Dragoon over FF7 that's a win for you. FF7 was the beginning of the decline for the FF games. The stories become dull and had no soul the villians were boring and the main characters were whiny little emo babies.
Trust me when I say you didnt miss much by not playing it. In fact you were able to have time to do something else instead of wasting it playing that game.
My first Xbox memory would be hearing the rumors that MS was making a console and then the unveiling of it. I personally never owned the OG Xbox as during that gen I had a GameCube and PS2 and it was hard enough being able to afford games for both systems. My friend on the other hand had an Xbox and when we all go over to his house it was Halo, of course and KotoR.
I didnt own an Xbox console till I got my son the Xbox 360 for Christmas 08 because he really enjoyed the Smackdown VS Raw series back then. I got him the Xbox 360 and it came with Lego Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda, and of course Smackdown VS Raw 2009. Mainly I got it because it was cheaper then a PS3 and all the games that he and I wanted to play on it was third party games. Been with Xbox ever since except for the PS4/Xbox One gen because of Don Mattrick's screw up. I wasnt about to pay $100 more for a paraphernalia that I wasnt going to ever use.
To be honest since I got my Series X I havent touched my Xbox One. I really should wipe it and sell it but right now its buried in the closet. If you dont own a Series X or S there is some value in getting an Xbox One especially if you want to play Gamepass games. There are alot on that service that they Xbox One can play really well.
The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) Just started this one and its turning into one of my favorite Zelda games.
Final Fantasy Pixal Remaster (Series X) A trip down memory lane. Just defeated a group of pirates and got their ship.
Borderlands 3 (Series X) Picked this one up again. Started the next DLC, Bounty of Blood: A Fistfull of Redemption. So far I am enjoying the western them of the planet.
Dragon Quest XI S (Switch) Continuing with my journey. Just got to the town with a Circus in it.
I have always hated achievments/trophies as developers just use them to infliate the length of a game. So many times I have seen games advertise as over 200 hundred hours of gameplay or something similar, only to finish the story in less then 20 hours and find that the rest of the time is for achievement hunting.
While I dont mind achievements tied to the story, ***** ones like jump 100 times in one place or beat the boss with some obscure weapon is the ones that devs use to inflate game time and should be considered false advertising.
Its going to be a Switch weekend for me this weekend as one of my gaming goals is to finish more games this year on my Switch.
Dragon Quest XI S (Switch) Just got to the city with the circus and horse races. Right now I am just trying to craft better weapons and armor for my group.
Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) Still getting use to this game. On one hand it feels great to play a new 2D Zelda game. On the other I am slowing getting use of the lack of direct combat.
Outside of video games. I recently started playing in a Daggerheart campaign so I will be playing that as well.
Have a good weekend everyone and Happy New Year!!!
@McDen I felt the same about Clair Obscur man. Tried it for a few hours and couldnt see the hype in it at all. It amazes me that its made so many top lists and won all those awards but you know man the sheep.
@NintendoByNature I did play it for a few hours and just couldnt get into it. Which makes me wonder how its GOTY at all. For me its the same as FF VII back in the day. All hype and nothing more.
As for Echo of Wisdom I did indeed pick it up and will be starting it at some point probably after I finish Dragon Quest XI S. I made it a goal of mine for 2026 to play more Switch games and the best time I find to do that is right before bed for an hour or two. As a result it may take me a while to get through some games but I am enjoying the journey.
@Markatron84 I enjoy the game alot in fact this is my second time playing it. I played it and finished it on PS4 during the COVID lockdown. Its easily one of the best games last Gen and probably my favorite DQ to date. To be fair though I only played a few other DQ games.
It Takes Two Borderlands 3 Suikoden 1 Mortal Kombat 1
Thats all I really "finished" I did play more but some of them I dropped for various reasons. While a few of them took me a few months to finish, Suikoden 1 and Borderlands 3 due to my gaming schedule. Next year I am going to try to finish a few more games, right now I am working on Dragon Quest XI S on the Switch and looking at a few other ones.
Well of course Clair Obscur had the most votes. With every media outlet touting it as the greatest game ever made everyone is just going to jump on the bandwagon. To many mindless sheep nowadays. People are too afraid to speak the truth and go against the majority because they want to fit in.
@IronCrow86 The only way we are going to get WoW on console is if they build if from the ground up. Maybe they could do WoW Classic, which honestly be the best place to start since there will be alot of new players. Doing retail WoW is just impossible to port over as its been going for 20+ years on PC.
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Re: Xbox Series S Owner Shows What Smoking, Dust And Dirt Can Do To Your Console
Thats why you buy a can of compressed air and use it. Not that hard folks.
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 3)
I still to finish Like a Dragon. Started it awhile ago but just fell off of it. No reason just didnt have the time. Plus I would need to play Infinite Wealth before I play Pirate Yakuza.
As FF2 goes. Its ok I played it on the GBA years ago and finished it but once was enough for me.
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Addition In January 2026?
Final.Fantasy would be my vote. That one was a complete surprise.
Re: Talking Point: One Year Later, How Do You Feel About Xbox RPG Avowed?
It was my GotY for 2025. I really enjoyed it alot. I spent so many hours just exploring the world. Will definitely return to it when the Anniversay edition drops.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 31 - February 1)
@FarmDog08 Yeah and the QoL improvements they made on Pixal Remaster makes a great game even better!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 31 - February 1)
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) Finished up the Desert Rift and now I am preparing to hit the Hyrule Castle Rift.
Forza Horizon 2 (Series X) With all the talk about Forza Horizon 6 in made me want to play one of the Forza Horozon games so I decided to play 2.
Borderlands 3 (Series X) Still working my way through the DLC for this game.
Final Fantasy Pixal Remaster (Series X) Pure nostalgia kick for me here. Haven't played this game in years.
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 29)
I enjoyed MySims on the Wii so I will be checking it out. Its a shame its only one PC and not the console Gamepass as well.
Re: Talking Point: Three Years Later, What Do You Think Of The GoldenEye 007 Port For Xbox?
While its a decent game alot of it relies on nostalgia factor. I tried to play through the campaign when it first came out but after a couple of hours I couldnt anymore. Back in 1996 I could have easily play the campaign for hours on end and even days but now I just cant it hasnt aged well.
With that said though, I can still play the Multiplayer no problem especially with my brother or the boys. Yes its aged yeah their are other MP games out there better but thats the charm of it. I want to play classic GoldenEye MP. If I want say Call of Duty or Halo MP I will play those.
Re: MLB The Show 26 Releases This March, No Sign Of Xbox Game Pass
@wildcat_kickz Yeah ok, just keep telling yourself that. But go on any Sony forum before last year and you will see the truth.
Re: MLB The Show 26 Releases This March, No Sign Of Xbox Game Pass
The only reason they dont put it on Gamepass anymore is because of all the entitled Sony Ponies crying that they had to pay $60+ for it, when Sony could have very well put it on their service.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 24-25)
TLoZ: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch): Started tbe Gerudo Desert region. About to enter the main rift.
Forza Horizon 2 (Series X) After the announcement of FH6 it put me in tbe mood to play a Forza Horizo so I decided to play 2 this weekend.
Borderlands 3 (Series X) Continuing on with the Bounty of Blood DLC.
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Is Tweaking Progression In The Hopes Of Addressing A Common Series Complaint
That is the main reason 3 is my favorite Horizon game. I loved the fact that you were part of the festival and you are making your way up the ladder in the festival. Glad to see a similar idea is coming back for 6.
Re: Xbox Has Just Quietly Added Two Sims Classics To PC Game Pass
Bought these last year when they released for the anniversary. I was so happy since I prefer the older Sims to the modern ones. Now if only we can get Sims 3. That was the best one.
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Officially Launches On Xbox In May, Here's Your First Look At Open-World Japan
@TojoDragon84 I would totally get it if there is.
Re: Ubisoft Cancels Multiple Games, Closes Studios, And Unveils New Strategy For The Future
At this point someone needs to just buy them out like MS or Sony or even Nintendo. They have good IPs that are just suffering through mismanagement.
I hope one of the cancelled games wasnt the new Heroes of Might and Magic game.
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Multiple Major Additions (January 21 - February 3)
@FraserG Seems odd that they are trickling them out rather then release the whole Pixal Remaster set as one.
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Multiple Major Additions (January 21 - February 3)
@NintendobyNature weren't you just asking about Death Stranding a bit ago?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 17-18)
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) Continuing with my progress now that I am done exploring as much of the overworld tbat I can I am about to enter tbe Jabu Waters Rift.
Borderlands 3 (Series X) Still working on the Bounty of Blood DLC. This is probably my favorite of the DLC for this game.
Final Fantasy Pixal Remaster (Series X) Still on my nostalgia kick with this one. I am about to enter the Marsh Cave to get the crown.
That is video game wise. TTRPG I am planning to pick up our Daggerheart campaign this weekend where we left off last week.
Have a great weekend.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 PS5 Sales Beat Sony's Biggest 2025 Exclusive In Europe, Other Xbox Games Make Top 20
Well if Sony isnt going to put out games for their own console, then someone is going to have to. Might as well be MS.
Re: I've Never Played Final Fantasy 7 Before, But I'm Liking The Remake On Xbox So Far
Seriously, you played Legend of Dragoon over FF7 that's a win for you. FF7 was the beginning of the decline for the FF games. The stories become dull and had no soul the villians were boring and the main characters were whiny little emo babies.
Trust me when I say you didnt miss much by not playing it. In fact you were able to have time to do something else instead of wasting it playing that game.
Re: Talking Point: As Xbox Celebrates 25 Years, What's Your First Ever Xbox Memory?
My first Xbox memory would be hearing the rumors that MS was making a console and then the unveiling of it. I personally never owned the OG Xbox as during that gen I had a GameCube and PS2 and it was hard enough being able to afford games for both systems. My friend on the other hand had an Xbox and when we all go over to his house it was Halo, of course and KotoR.
I didnt own an Xbox console till I got my son the Xbox 360 for Christmas 08 because he really enjoyed the Smackdown VS Raw series back then. I got him the Xbox 360 and it came with Lego Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda, and of course Smackdown VS Raw 2009. Mainly I got it because it was cheaper then a PS3 and all the games that he and I wanted to play on it was third party games. Been with Xbox ever since except for the PS4/Xbox One gen because of Don Mattrick's screw up. I wasnt about to pay $100 more for a paraphernalia that I wasnt going to ever use.
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2026?
To be honest since I got my Series X I havent touched my Xbox One. I really should wipe it and sell it but right now its buried in the closet. If you dont own a Series X or S there is some value in getting an Xbox One especially if you want to play Gamepass games. There are alot on that service that they Xbox One can play really well.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 10-11)
The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) Just started this one and its turning into one of my favorite Zelda games.
Final Fantasy Pixal Remaster (Series X) A trip down memory lane. Just defeated a group of pirates and got their ship.
Borderlands 3 (Series X) Picked this one up again. Started the next DLC, Bounty of Blood: A Fistfull of Redemption. So far I am enjoying the western them of the planet.
Dragon Quest XI S (Switch) Continuing with my journey. Just got to the town with a Circus in it.
Re: Xbox Unveils Its Latest Crossover As Fallout Joins Call Of Duty: Warzone & Black Ops 7
@Elbow Yeah, Fortnite is that way.
Re: Based On New Players, These Were The Top 5 Xbox Games Of Christmas And New Year
Surprised to see CoD didnt make the list. Another sign that CoD is dieing.
Re: Avowed Releases For PS5 Alongside Free 'Anniversary Update' On Xbox This February
@OldGamer999 Agreed. Its always awesome to hear that more people will be able to enjoy this great game. It was my pick for GotY 2025.
Also cant wait to play the new races.
Re: Xbox Unveils Its Latest Crossover As Fallout Joins Call Of Duty: Warzone & Black Ops 7
At least these skins can work with Call of Duty instead of Bevis and Butthead and Ninja Turtles.
Re: StarCraft, Wolfenstein 3 & Fallout New Vegas Remake Could All Be In The Works Over At Xbox
The third person Starcraft has my attention as I wonder if it could be Starcraft: Ghost, or at the very least it will use story elements from it.
Re: Today Marks 25 Years Since Bill Gates & The Rock Unveiled The OG Xbox
Didn't really get into Xbox till the 360. I dabbled with an OG Xbox back in the day, my friend had one. Mostly Halo with the guys and KotOR.
Re: These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Including Two Major Additions (January 6-22)
@jesse_dylan No, I believe its the full game unless I missed something.
@FraserG Is it just a demo or is it the full game of Final Fantasy?
Re: These 11 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass, Including Two Major Additions (January 6-22)
Kinda odd that they are only including just the first Final Fantasy Pixal Remaster and not the other ones.
Re: Three Casual Xbox Games Arrived For 'Free' Over Christmas, Easy Achievements On Offer
I have always hated achievments/trophies as developers just use them to infliate the length of a game. So many times I have seen games advertise as over 200 hundred hours of gameplay or something similar, only to finish the story in less then 20 hours and find that the rest of the time is for achievement hunting.
While I dont mind achievements tied to the story, ***** ones like jump 100 times in one place or beat the boss with some obscure weapon is the ones that devs use to inflate game time and should be considered false advertising.
Re: Clair Obscur Dev Wants To 'Trust Our Instincts' With Follow-Up To 2025's GOTY
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Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Countdown Sale This Year?
Since I have been in a Ghostbusters mood lately, I watched all 4 films recently, I decided to grab Ghostbuster: The Video Game Remastered for $10.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 3-4)
Its going to be a Switch weekend for me this weekend as one of my gaming goals is to finish more games this year on my Switch.
Dragon Quest XI S (Switch) Just got to the city with the circus and horse races. Right now I am just trying to craft better weapons and armor for my group.
Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) Still getting use to this game. On one hand it feels great to play a new 2D Zelda game. On the other I am slowing getting use of the lack of direct combat.
Outside of video games. I recently started playing in a Daggerheart campaign so I will be playing that as well.
Have a good weekend everyone and Happy New Year!!!
Re: Three Xbox Games Are Shutting Down Their Servers In January 2026
I did enjoy my time with Anthem. My friends and I played it alot on PS4. Its always sad to see an online only game go.
Re: The Top 10 Xbox Game Pass Titles Of 2025, As Determined By Your Votes
@McDen I felt the same about Clair Obscur man. Tried it for a few hours and couldnt see the hype in it at all. It amazes me that its made so many top lists and won all those awards but you know man the sheep.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 27-28)
@Markatron84 I only played the first four on NES when I was a kid and loved them. After that I didnt touch a DQ game till XI S.
Re: Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2025: The Results You Didn't See
@NintendoByNature I did play it for a few hours and just couldnt get into it. Which makes me wonder how its GOTY at all. For me its the same as FF VII back in the day. All hype and nothing more.
As for Echo of Wisdom I did indeed pick it up and will be starting it at some point probably after I finish Dragon Quest XI S. I made it a goal of mine for 2026 to play more Switch games and the best time I find to do that is right before bed for an hour or two. As a result it may take me a while to get through some games but I am enjoying the journey.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 27-28)
@Markatron84 I enjoy the game alot in fact this is my second time playing it. I played it and finished it on PS4 during the COVID lockdown. Its easily one of the best games last Gen and probably my favorite DQ to date. To be fair though I only played a few other DQ games.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 27-28)
Will be continuing with what I have been playing lately.
Dragon Quest XI S (Switch) Just got Veronica and Serena and now preparing to leave for the next area.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Series X) My son and I are really enjoying this game alot.
Terminator 2D (Series X) Just finished the first play through such an awesome game. Now I am going to replay it and select the other choices I had.
Re: Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From The Pure Xbox Team!
Hope everyone had a great holiday this year.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Have You Managed To Finish In 2025?
Right now the only ones that come mind are
It Takes Two
Borderlands 3
Suikoden 1
Mortal Kombat 1
Thats all I really "finished" I did play more but some of them I dropped for various reasons. While a few of them took me a few months to finish, Suikoden 1 and Borderlands 3 due to my gaming schedule. Next year I am going to try to finish a few more games, right now I am working on Dragon Quest XI S on the Switch and looking at a few other ones.
Re: Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2025: The Results You Didn't See
Well of course Clair Obscur had the most votes. With every media outlet touting it as the greatest game ever made everyone is just going to jump on the bandwagon. To many mindless sheep nowadays. People are too afraid to speak the truth and go against the majority because they want to fit in.
Re: Pure Xbox's Game Of The Year 2025
I should have known. Time to jump on the bandwagon like everyone else, huh Pure Xbox?
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing Over Christmas Break?
The same games I have been playing for a few weeks now.
Dragon Quest XI S (Switch)
Borderlands 3 (Series X)
Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Series X)
Terminator 2D (Series X)
Knights of the Old Republic (PC)
I might go back to Fallout London as I am on a Fallout mood thanks to the TV show.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer Shares Lengthy Video Message After Winning 'Industry Icon' Award
He definitely deserves it, especially after cleaning up Mattrick's mess.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 20-21)
Dragon Quest XI S (Switch) Just met Veronica and getting ready to set out and find her sister.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Series X) Will be clearing a few levels with my son. I am really enjoying this game.
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic (PC) Been in the mood to replay this awesome game
Re: Blizzard President: Microsoft Expects High Standards, But We Feel 'Valued' In The Xbox Portfolio
@IronCrow86 At this point its more MS that's keeping them from delivering. MS is the one now who says what goes on Gamepass and what doesnt.
Re: Blizzard President: Microsoft Expects High Standards, But We Feel 'Valued' In The Xbox Portfolio
@IronCrow86 The only way we are going to get WoW on console is if they build if from the ground up. Maybe they could do WoW Classic, which honestly be the best place to start since there will be alot of new players. Doing retail WoW is just impossible to port over as its been going for 20+ years on PC.