It's getting glowing reviews across the board. Bioware is back and I'm already pacing around my apartment, itching to get into the game. Ughhh why isn't it October 31st??!!!!
Yeah, I think we're going to see a rebrand next year. I highly doubt they'll even bother releasing a new console, considering they're killing their own brand. They had so much potential and yet for some measly scraps, they completely sold out. Just to clarify, I'm not a console warrior but I do care about the system I invested in.
@Fishmasterflex96 Umm hunty, we are NOT talking about console wars. I don't engage in that petty crap, my life already has enough problems. What I'm talking about is right wing grifters using this game to spread their bigotry and hate. Those "Capital G GAaaMErs" have said so many nasty things about the LGBT community, not to mention POC and Asian people. Anything that isn't a straight white man is political and "forcefully" injected. I will not give my money to a studio that had allegations of sexism. Hope this clears it up.
@FraserG There are some horrible and offensive comments posted on this thread, not to mention a certain user has a derogatory name. Please get some moderators here.
@darkswabber Oh they're trying to take away gaming from everyone, but they won't succeed my friend. As for the game itself, it looks extremely bland. It's one of those "souls-like" games that grifters latched on to, despite over 80% of sales coming from China lol. It's not bad but it's not that good.
Pre-ordered and I'm so f**king ready! This will be the game that will put Bioware again on everyone's radar, mark my words. I've given up on seeing proper AAA RPGs reaching 60 fps on the S, but here's proof that it's possible with a bit of optimization.
I finished my The Surge 2 NG+ run, so I'm currently out of games to play lol. I might try some Palworld, I forgot that I bought the crazy thing like months ago.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. It's absolutely criminal how nobody is talking about this game. It had an incredible and emotional story coupled with fun gameplay and interesting lore. I'm tired of seeing AAA and basic indie games get nominated while high quality AA projects are ignored. Anyway, it's on sale right now and I couldn't recommend it more.
@Fiendish-Beaver I'm so happy to hear that you loved Banishers too! Which ending did you get if I may ask?
After the masterpiece of Alien Romulus, I've decided to replay my favorite horror game Alien: Isolation. The AI still hasn't been surpassed, even to this day.
I'll never understand the level of corporate greed that you'll sack an entire group of hard-working and talented people, just because their game didn't ship 50 million copies. This whole "We NEeD GrOwtH durrr!kmnfk!" is killing the gaming industry. What happened to just stable and reliable income?
I'm halfway through the main story, now I'm chipping away at side quests. It was always fun and the latest rework made it even more enjoyable. I can't recommend it enough!
I can't f**king wait! I'm trying to avoid as many spoilers as I can but the combat looks absolutely chaotic and brutal. So glad they changed things, Inquisition had terrible combat. Anyway, pre-ordered and now it's all about counting the days before release.
From what I've seen and heard, the PS5 port is poorly optimized and no one knows if they'll fix the horrible input delay. A certain group of ... people have used this game to spread their bigoted views so I won't be touching it with a ten foot pole. Hope others have fun though.
I wish all the best to the team and I hope the game sells well but this isn't doing it for me. Normally I love fantasy-style games but the lack of romance, poor number of companions, and overall tone are simply dealbreakers for me. I was hoping for a Dragon Age style fix before Veilguard but alas...
Just make the rebrand official for effin sake π I'm sick and tired of Phil tip-toeing around so many issues around Xbox. I never dreamed that we would reach this state over such horrible business decisions. This company is spitting in its consumer's faces and laughing about it too...
As many others said, this is Microsoft Gaming and NOT Xbox. I don't understand how on Earth you manage to mess up things this bad... Xbox had a far superior start this gen with a better console plus a cheaper option. Not to mention the Bethesda acquisition etc etc. This will be my first and final Xbox console. What a joke this company has turned into!
The show was quite decent, maybe not chuck full of new announcements but still I enjoyed it. Personally, I'm extremely excited for Directive 8020, Lost Records and of course Dragon Age The Veilguard.
Replaying Atlas Fallen right now. I already completed my first run long before the overhaul and I can positively confirm that it's better in every way possible. The story has been improved, voice acting has significantly improved and they have added new content which I will not spoil.
I can't wait! As soon as pre-order go live, I'm pulling the trigger. Bioware stories will always have a special place in my heart and this one looks absolutely phenomenal.
I'm replaying Mass Effect Andromeda. I'm in a bit of a gaming slump atm (Baldur's Gate 3 is too expensive and DA The Veilguard is too far off). Hope everyone has a nice weekend!
I've never seen an ad on my dashboard (other than gaming which is expected) so it must be a regional thing. I guess one benefit of living in a s**th*le country like mine lol.
@themightyant This was developed by an indie studio with a modest budget. Deck13 has more developers and a big AA publisher backing them up, so it doesn't make sense for them to put an upper-tier AA game on GamePass, not on day one anyway. August buried so many games back then, it's no wonder the sales tanked...
@Cherip-the-Ripper Hope you're right about the spike in players lol. Focus wasn't pleased with the sales and I don't blame them... Anyway, have fun and enjoy βΊοΈ
@Cherip-the-Ripper I haven't played any co-op personally but I do know that you share loot, progress through the story at the same time and is super seamless and smooth. Hope you end up liking it π
A free update that will add new content is coming in August so this leaker might be right. It's a great game that was unfortunately buried by other bigger releases.
My game of the year so far is Banishers Ghosts of New Eden. That might change with The Veilguard but overall it's been a great year so far when it comes to gaming.
@FraserG I get it but it's always like Russian roulette with Aspyr. Sometimes you end up with a decent port and sometimes you end up with Battlefront and KOTOR.
I was actually excited until I saw Aspyr behind the port. After the colossal failure of the BF ports, I'm not touching a single game from that garbage studio.
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Re: Review: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Xbox) - Bioware Is Back On Form With An Inquisition-Besting Banger
It's getting glowing reviews across the board. Bioware is back and I'm already pacing around my apartment, itching to get into the game. Ughhh why isn't it October 31st??!!!!
Re: Microsoft CEO Gaming Division Update: 'We Continue To Extend Our Content To New Platforms'
Yeah, I think we're going to see a rebrand next year. I highly doubt they'll even bother releasing a new console, considering they're killing their own brand. They had so much potential and yet for some measly scraps, they completely sold out. Just to clarify, I'm not a console warrior but I do care about the system I invested in.
Re: Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Has Been Rated For Xbox
@Fishmasterflex96 Umm hunty, we are NOT talking about console wars. I don't engage in that petty crap, my life already has enough problems. What I'm talking about is right wing grifters using this game to spread their bigotry and hate. Those "Capital G GAaaMErs" have said so many nasty things about the LGBT community, not to mention POC and Asian people. Anything that isn't a straight white man is political and "forcefully" injected. I will not give my money to a studio that had allegations of sexism. Hope this clears it up.
Re: Poll: A Year Later, What Do You Think Of Alan Wake 2 Overall?
@FraserG There are some horrible and offensive comments posted on this thread, not to mention a certain user has a derogatory name. Please get some moderators here.
Re: Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Has Been Rated For Xbox
@darkswabber Oh they're trying to take away gaming from everyone, but they won't succeed my friend. As for the game itself, it looks extremely bland. It's one of those "souls-like" games that grifters latched on to, despite over 80% of sales coming from China lol. It's not bad but it's not that good.
Re: Surprise! Black Myth: Wukong Has Been Rated For Xbox
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 19-20)
I'm feeling super nostalgic so I decided to grab Asterix and Obelix Romastered for a dirt cheap price. It's just as I remember, funny and chaotic lol.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Will Have A Performance Mode On Xbox Series S
Pre-ordered and I'm so f**king ready! This will be the game that will put Bioware again on everyone's radar, mark my words. I've given up on seeing proper AAA RPGs reaching 60 fps on the S, but here's proof that it's possible with a bit of optimization.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Isn't Finished Yet, New DLC Reportedly In The Works
I'm really excited to jump back in. Hope they add some new spells too.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 5-6)
I'm broke atm from getting new stuff for my apartment, so I'm saving up for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 28-29)
I finished my The Surge 2 NG+ run, so I'm currently out of games to play lol. I might try some Palworld, I forgot that I bought the crazy thing like months ago.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed To Feb 2025, Partly Due To Poor Start For Star Wars Outlaws
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Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 21-22)
@brettvsgodzilla Completely worth it, especially the Premium Edition. As for the longevity, I get around 25 hours on one playthrough.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 21-22)
I'm doing a chaotic replay of The Surge 2. I'm moving to a new apartment so my budget for games is not available at the moment lol.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Xbox Game Of The Year So Far?
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. It's absolutely criminal how nobody is talking about this game. It had an incredible and emotional story coupled with fun gameplay and interesting lore. I'm tired of seeing AAA and basic indie games get nominated while high quality AA projects are ignored. Anyway, it's on sale right now and I couldn't recommend it more.
@Fiendish-Beaver I'm so happy to hear that you loved Banishers too! Which ending did you get if I may ask?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 7-8)
After the masterpiece of Alien Romulus, I've decided to replay my favorite horror game Alien: Isolation. The AI still hasn't been surpassed, even to this day.
Re: Tango Gameworks Founder Thought Studio 'Would Be Safe' At Xbox Thanks To Hi-Fi RUSH
I'll never understand the level of corporate greed that you'll sack an entire group of hard-working and talented people, just because their game didn't ship 50 million copies. This whole "We NEeD GrOwtH durrr!kmnfk!" is killing the gaming industry. What happened to just stable and reliable income?
Re: Review: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (Xbox) - Swarm Tech Shines In A Superbly Brutal Co-Op Shooter
@TheCrafter1578 It's a 12 hour campaign.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Atlas Fallen On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
I'm halfway through the main story, now I'm chipping away at side quests. It was always fun and the latest rework made it even more enjoyable. I can't recommend it enough!
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Combat Detailed In Big Gameplay Breakdown
I can't f**king wait! I'm trying to avoid as many spoilers as I can but the combat looks absolutely chaotic and brutal. So glad they changed things, Inquisition had terrible combat. Anyway, pre-ordered and now it's all about counting the days before release.
Re: Rumour: Black Myth: Wukong 'Memory Leak' Has Caused Xbox Series X|S Delay
From what I've seen and heard, the PS5 port is poorly optimized and no one knows if they'll fix the horrible input delay. A certain group of ... people have used this game to spread their bigoted views so I won't be touching it with a ten foot pole. Hope others have fun though.
Re: Review: Star Wars Outlaws (Xbox) - Robust Stealth & Immaculate Vibes Make For A Super Star War
Glad it turned out well. I'm one of those SW fans that prefers games with Jedi/Sith struggles but I might get this day one.
Re: Avowed Gets Massive Uncut Gameplay Demo During Xbox's Final Gamescom Event For 2024
I wish all the best to the team and I hope the game sells well but this isn't doing it for me. Normally I love fantasy-style games but the lack of romance, poor number of companions, and overall tone are simply dealbreakers for me. I was hoping for a Dragon Age style fix before Veilguard but alas...
Re: Phil Spencer On Game Exclusivity: 'We Have To Anticipate There's Going To Be More Change'
Just make the rebrand official for effin sake π I'm sick and tired of Phil tip-toeing around so many issues around Xbox. I never dreamed that we would reach this state over such horrible business decisions. This company is spitting in its consumer's faces and laughing about it too...
Re: Reaction: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle's PS5 Announcement Marks A Bold Step For Xbox
As many others said, this is Microsoft Gaming and NOT Xbox. I don't understand how on Earth you manage to mess up things this bad... Xbox had a far superior start this gen with a better console plus a cheaper option. Not to mention the Bethesda acquisition etc etc. This will be my first and final Xbox console. What a joke this company has turned into!
Re: Roundup: All The Xbox Reveals From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
The show was quite decent, maybe not chuck full of new announcements but still I enjoyed it. Personally, I'm extremely excited for Directive 8020, Lost Records and of course Dragon Age The Veilguard.
Re: Genshin Impact Finally Crosses Over From PlayStation To Xbox This November
It's a good game but it's community harbors some of the nastiest d*g*nerates out there. I might check it out though.
Re: Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Game Promises 'Edge Of Your Seat' Horror On Xbox In 2025
@GamingFan4Lyf Here here! This and DA: The Veilguard are on my pre-order list.
Re: These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 22 - September 3)
Replaying Atlas Fallen right now. I already completed my first run long before the overhaul and I can positively confirm that it's better in every way possible. The story has been improved, voice acting has significantly improved and they have added new content which I will not spoil.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launches For Xbox Series X|S This Halloween
@Master_Cthulhu70 I couldn't agree more king. Welcome to the "woke" mob xD
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launches For Xbox Series X|S This Halloween
@GhanaViking Then don't buy it and stop embarrassing yourself.
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launches For Xbox Series X|S This Halloween
@Fiendish-Beaver This was leaked btw, the full info with pre-order stuff will arrive a couple of hours from now (when the official trailer arrives).
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launches For Xbox Series X|S This Halloween
I can't wait! As soon as pre-order go live, I'm pulling the trigger. Bioware stories will always have a special place in my heart and this one looks absolutely phenomenal.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 10-11)
I'm replaying Mass Effect Andromeda. I'm in a bit of a gaming slump atm (Baldur's Gate 3 is too expensive and DA The Veilguard is too far off). Hope everyone has a nice weekend!
Re: Xbox Attracts Controversy Over New McDonald's Ad On The Dashboard
I've never seen an ad on my dashboard (other than gaming which is expected) so it must be a regional thing. I guess one benefit of living in a s**th*le country like mine lol.
Re: Game Informer's Sudden Closure Is Also Bad News For Dragon Age: The Veilguard
I smell a lawsuit from EA. No way GameStop gets away with this.
Re: Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn Hits Big Player Milestone With The Help Of Xbox Game Pass
@themightyant This was developed by an indie studio with a modest budget. Deck13 has more developers and a big AA publisher backing them up, so it doesn't make sense for them to put an upper-tier AA game on GamePass, not on day one anyway. August buried so many games back then, it's no wonder the sales tanked...
Re: Rumour: Reliable Leaker Reveals Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Addition
@Cherip-the-Ripper Hope you're right about the spike in players lol. Focus wasn't pleased with the sales and I don't blame them... Anyway, have fun and enjoy βΊοΈ
Re: Rumour: Reliable Leaker Reveals Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Addition
@Cherip-the-Ripper I haven't played any co-op personally but I do know that you share loot, progress through the story at the same time and is super seamless and smooth. Hope you end up liking it π
Re: Rumour: Reliable Leaker Reveals Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Addition
A free update that will add new content is coming in August so this leaker might be right. It's a great game that was unfortunately buried by other bigger releases.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 6-7)
@adderblack39 Sir, this is a Wendy's β οΈ
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About 2024 On Xbox So Far?
My game of the year so far is Banishers Ghosts of New Eden. That might change with The Veilguard but overall it's been a great year so far when it comes to gaming.
Re: 22 Years Later, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Is Finally Coming To Xbox
@FraserG I get it but it's always like Russian roulette with Aspyr. Sometimes you end up with a decent port and sometimes you end up with Battlefront and KOTOR.
Re: 22 Years Later, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Is Finally Coming To Xbox
I was actually excited until I saw Aspyr behind the port. After the colossal failure of the BF ports, I'm not touching a single game from that garbage studio.
Re: My Time At Sandrock Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 19)
I bought the game a couple of months ago and I must say it's a ton of fun! However, there is a lot of grind and it can be a bit offputting.
Re: Xbox 360 'Cult Classic' Lollipop Chainsaw Returns This September For Series X|S
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Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gets Huge Gameplay Deep Dive Ahead Of Fall 2024 Launch On Xbox
@Aniscape Exactly! Oh and they confirmed that the game has gore and blood (they toned it down because of YouTube of course).
Re: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gets Huge Gameplay Deep Dive Ahead Of Fall 2024 Launch On Xbox
@Aniscape We won't be able to control companions this time but we can use the ability wheel to order them around.