@Cherip-the-Ripper I totally get it lol. Unless it's 50% or more, I ain't getting it 😄 If you decide by any chance to get Alan Wake 2 on day one, don't hesitate sharing your impressions.
@Cherip-the-Ripper Totally man! GamePass is loaadeeed with games right now and my biggest issue is finding the time to play them all 😄 I'll wait for a nice discount on Alan Wake 2 too, and btw Atlas Fallen is 20% off right now if you're interested. Might even get a bigger discount on Black Friday 💀
@Cherip-the-Ripper I'm a sucker for Don'tNod games so yeah! 😄 Also, this is the first 70 USD game from Focus, so this time my expectations are really high. I loved the gameplay video so I hope the price tag is worth it! What about you? Any games you plan on buying next month or in November? 👀
@Cherip-the-Ripper Yup lol! I really loved the game despite some drawbacks like the lack of enemy variety. Would love to see a sequel. After Starfield, my eyes will be set on Banishers so everyone can expect my short "review" lolz.
@Tonmoy I think it released in a very busy window, not to mention the 70 USD price didn't help much. Don't me wrong, it's a great game but the FPS genre is probably the riskiest segment for studios.
Definitely poor sales. If my memory serves, the game peaked around 480 players on PC which is absolutely abysmal considering the Twitch streamer push. Hope the laid off devs land on their feet soon!
I can't wait for Banishers! Also, I love how choices lead to Antea's resurrection OR her moving on.... Yeah, f*ck it, I'm going to resurrect her no matter the cost.
Cyberpunk 2077. It still hasn't grabbed me and I find myself a bit irritated with Male V's voice. The city is practically lifeless but it does look gorgeous. The characters are fine and in classic CDPR fashion, the gay romance option is terrible. Sigh.. I'll give my verdict when I properly finish it, but so far it's a 6. Maybe a 7 with the Phantom Liberty expansion but let's not kid ourselves. The level of delusion people have about this game is insane.
I started playing the game a couple of days ago, and so far it hasn't grabbed me at all. The city itself does look nice, but it's dead and there isn't anything to do outside story missions and some boring side content. It's the most overhyped game in existence and in no way deserves a 10/10. It's more like a 6.
@RBRTMNZ I didn't mean to come off as aggressive, it's only that I get angry when people drag AA games for no reason. The score is 68 btw, which is more than decent, considering the scale and budget of this game. Gamers these days are like "mAKe SiNgLe pLAyER gAMeS DURr!1!" and when we get a release like this, all of a sudden everyone focuses on the "bad" reviews lol.
Amazing review PJ! I'm having a ton of fun, and the combat is out of this world lol! Guys, support AA devs and get this if you can. I can't put it down lol.
@Kaloudz Nothing concrete other than the next game will be a "reimagining" of the franchise and will have a "connected ecosystem", whatever that means lol!
@jumpin_jeeps I would get Jedi Survivor personally. However, if you're really curious about Cyberpunk, maybe wait for the upcoming expansion to drop in price.
I've been called a f**got multiple times while playing a silly game such as Hood: Outlaws and Legends lol. I can't imagine the level of toxicity in COD or in other mainstream games 🤣
Atlas Fallen for me! I'm super excited to jump into that game. Stray on the other hand is definitely an acquired taste. Not bad but not that good either. It really depends from person to person.
I despise Tencent BUT from what I've gathered, they never tried to shut down or limit their US/EU studios in any way. It's basically like SELL GAMES, MAKE US MONEY, WE'LL FUND YOUR PROJECTS type of relationships.
Fully deserved. They created an amazing world I got lost in, and if they implement the feedback into the sequel, then we could be getting a legendary game.
I'm going to be one of those super mean gamers but NOTHING screams "next-gen" or graphically "intensive" about this. I tried the first one and I gotta say, it was one of the worst things I ever played, and I don't use that term lightly. Terrible controls, terrible janky aiming, no map and no guide on where to go, subpar story etc etc. I'm sorry for being a negative Nancy but for them to say that the Series X can't hold a stable framerate while looking at the game itself.... just L O L.
I will be doing an evil playthrough in GreedFall! After I'm done with the game, I'll jump straight into Jedi Survivor (maybe not straight since I'm gay lmao). Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
@johndoe89 Umm.. they already released a short gameplay/story trailer, not to mention you can find a ton of details on their site. This was just a cutscene from the actual game coupled with the release date announcement.
Words can't describe just how much I'm excited to play this! I can already see myself crying over Antea 🤣 If anyone played Detroit Become Human, then this is basically something like that, but with deep gameplay mechanics.
If they go with a DLC, then I could definitely see a focus on Lucas and his travels. They already teased a modern-day setting, so we're probably getting a brand-new story in the same universe. Whatever direction they take, I'll be there on day one.
Got my pre-order locked in! Deck 13 games always offer a lot of replayability so I can't wait to sink a ton of hours into this one. Oh and ICYMI, the game will run at 60 fps, both on the Series X and S.
Overhyped garbage. The entire time I felt like I was playing an unfinished tech demo. Horrible and I mean HORRIBLE combat had me quit the game, and I'm not the one to rage quit... like ever! Save your money or wait for a deep deep sale.
@WallyWest Exactly. It's not like the main story areas are huge dead areas where it's necessary to travel for 10 minutes straight. And the boost pack looks to be a ton of fun.
@abe_hikura Exactly lol! I can't recall that any of my favorite RPGs had ground vehicles... DA: Inquisition had horses but they weren't that convenient to use so... This doesn't bother me at all.
@Cherip-the-Ripper Exactly lol! After everything we went through to defeat Corypheus, he goes and decides to become an evil God to f**k us over completely 🤣 I know that the fandom doesn't like Andromeda (I didn't like it at launch), but as the years went, I found it to be super fun and enjoyable. Side quests are literally far better than the main quests and that says a lot. Mass Effect 5 will rejuvenate the franchise, I'm certain of it! It's better to live in delusions, especially when it comes to games so sign us up for change dot org 🤣🤣
@Cherip-the-Ripper I think you mean Solas 🤣🤣 That was a major shock and twist for me. He was there as a friend and a guide, and then he turns out to be a powerful, evil entity bent on destroying Thedas. Something tells me that they'll get it right this time, the game I mean. Mass Effect Andromeda is an amazing game and I will die on this hill 💀 Here's to Dead Space and Jedi Survivor coming to EA Play this summer (just let me be delusional this time 🤣)
@Cherip-the-Ripper Can't fricking wait to finally visit Tevinter and according to the devs, it's basically the place where we'll spend a ton of time! As for Dorian, he is one of my favorite characters from Inquisition, and my in-game husband 🤣🤣 If they don't bring him back, then I'll go full-on Dreadwolf on Bioware lolz. Is he your fave too?
@Cherip-the-Ripper Thank you for taking the time to answer! 😊 Lol, sometimes I wonder if people are so stuck in the past that they are always hating new stuff. I mean, I'm 28 years old and I found those effects cute and hilarious. Guess it's just a personal preference. Anyway, Unbound sounds like a game the NFS franchise needed, and I hope EA decides to develop more. Next thing I'm looking forward to (from EA) is Dragon Age and Jedi Survivor getting a nice discount so that the cheapskate in me can finally be happy lmao!
@Cherip-the-Ripper I remember the game getting downvoted because of some optional anime-style racing effects 😒 What score would you give it? I mean, I've seen a lot of positive things about it. My only hope is that it's not as boring as Heat 🤣
I'm not the biggest fan of racing games, but my boyfriend is dying to play Unbound and I can't wait to surprise him later! EA Play is a godsend, especially when paired with GamePass.
@Cherip-the-Ripper Before Hogwarts Legacy, the last game I bought was Jedi Fallen Order 🤣 Not that I'm picky, but when you live in Eastern Europe like I do, then you try to wait for a sale lol! If only Microsoft allowed their reward points to be used outside the US and the UK :/
@Cherip-the-Ripper Omg same lmao! The playtest thing I mean xD I got invited too but the email was in French but I still went ahead and applied. Never got a reply though 🤣🤣🤣 As for Evil West, I'm literally dying to play it, but like you, I'm waiting for a hefty sale (I'm the residential cheapskate ☠️) I'm sure Xbox will give a 50% discount this summer, we just gotta be patient.
@Cherip-the-Ripper This ^^ ! Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden is the next one to look out for if you're a fan of Don'tNod storytelling. I'm just glad there is something for everyone these days!
@Cherip-the-Ripper I'll be sure to leave my own review here, but I am somewhat biased when it comes to Focus-published games 🤣 Hope you get to play what you want!
@Cherip-the-Ripper I was secretly hoping for a splitscreen mode but alas, it's online co-op only :/ I wanted to play so bad with my boyfriend, but I guess we'll take turns on different saves lol! What about you?
Also, the dev team has confirmed that this will run at 4K 30fps (Quality Mode) and 1440p 60fps (Performance) on Series X.
The Series S will have one preset at 1080p 60fps with Dynamic Resolution scaling to keep the framerate as smooth as possible.
Now this is how you do a "next gen" game.
I pre-ordered this and I'm so excited to play!
And it's published by Focus Entertainment, one of the best gaming publishers at the moment. From blockbusters such as Plague Tale Requiem to cute indies like this. They deserve more respect and love guys.
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Re: Seven Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In October So Far
@Cherip-the-Ripper I totally get it lol. Unless it's 50% or more, I ain't getting it 😄
If you decide by any chance to get Alan Wake 2 on day one, don't hesitate sharing your impressions.
Re: Seven Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In October So Far
@Cherip-the-Ripper Totally man! GamePass is loaadeeed with games right now and my biggest issue is finding the time to play them all 😄
I'll wait for a nice discount on Alan Wake 2 too, and btw Atlas Fallen is 20% off right now if you're interested. Might even get a bigger discount on Black Friday 💀
Re: Seven Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In October So Far
@Cherip-the-Ripper I'm a sucker for Don'tNod games so yeah! 😄
Also, this is the first 70 USD game from Focus, so this time my expectations are really high. I loved the gameplay video so I hope the price tag is worth it! What about you? Any games you plan on buying next month or in November? 👀
Re: Seven Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In October So Far
@Cherip-the-Ripper Yup lol! I really loved the game despite some drawbacks like the lack of enemy variety. Would love to see a sequel. After Starfield, my eyes will be set on Banishers so everyone can expect my short "review" lolz.
Re: Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Late September 2023
@InheritNegative I don't think so. Square said that they're interested in expanding the IP so I guess they won't pull the plug on the servers.
Re: Seven Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In October So Far
@Cherip-the-Ripper Jusant looks gorgeous! If they sprinkle in a nice story too, we could end up having a major GamePass hit.
Re: 'Immortals Of Aveum' Studio Announces Layoffs For 45% Of Staff
@Tonmoy I think it released in a very busy window, not to mention the 70 USD price didn't help much. Don't me wrong, it's a great game but the FPS genre is probably the riskiest segment for studios.
Re: 'Immortals Of Aveum' Studio Announces Layoffs For 45% Of Staff
Definitely poor sales. If my memory serves, the game peaked around 480 players on PC which is absolutely abysmal considering the Twitch streamer push. Hope the laid off devs land on their feet soon!
Re: Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Jean-Claude Van Damme Johnny Cage Skin
NetherRealm knows what they're doing for their gay audience lol 👀👀
He is smoking hot.
Re: Here's What Was Revealed At August 2023's Focus Entertainment Showcase
I can't wait for Banishers! Also, I love how choices lead to Antea's resurrection OR her moving on.... Yeah, f*ck it, I'm going to resurrect her no matter the cost.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26-27)
Cyberpunk 2077. It still hasn't grabbed me and I find myself a bit irritated with Male V's voice. The city is practically lifeless but it does look gorgeous. The characters are fine and in classic CDPR fashion, the gay romance option is terrible.
Sigh.. I'll give my verdict when I properly finish it, but so far it's a 6. Maybe a 7 with the Phantom Liberty expansion but let's not kid ourselves. The level of delusion people have about this game is insane.
Re: CDPR Unveils New Gameplay And Features For Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
I started playing the game a couple of days ago, and so far it hasn't grabbed me at all. The city itself does look nice, but it's dead and there isn't anything to do outside story missions and some boring side content. It's the most overhyped game in existence and in no way deserves a 10/10. It's more like a 6.
Re: Pick One: Which Franchise Do You Prefer, Red Dead Or GTA?
Neither. I'm over Rockstar's empty open-world games that offer zero narrative (RDR2 excluded).
Re: Review: Atlas Fallen - AA Adventuring Rises Above Its Flaws With Addictive Action & Exploration
@GuyinPA75 It has difficulty settings and it's NOT a soulslike! Think of Darksiders II + DMC + Surge 2 and this game is the result of those.
Re: Review: Atlas Fallen - AA Adventuring Rises Above Its Flaws With Addictive Action & Exploration
@RBRTMNZ I didn't mean to come off as aggressive, it's only that I get angry when people drag AA games for no reason. The score is 68 btw, which is more than decent, considering the scale and budget of this game. Gamers these days are like "mAKe SiNgLe pLAyER gAMeS DURr!1!" and when we get a release like this, all of a sudden everyone focuses on the "bad" reviews lol.
Re: Review: Atlas Fallen - AA Adventuring Rises Above Its Flaws With Addictive Action & Exploration
@RBRTMNZ What "bad" reviews lol?
ACG gave it a "Buy" rating, PXBX an 8, PushSQ a 7, IGN a 7 etc etc. Weird how all of sudden a 7 is "bad" 🤡
Re: Review: Atlas Fallen - AA Adventuring Rises Above Its Flaws With Addictive Action & Exploration
Amazing review PJ! I'm having a ton of fun, and the combat is out of this world lol! Guys, support AA devs and get this if you can. I can't put it down lol.
Re: DICE 'A Big Believer' In Xbox Game Pass Thanks To Player Boost For Battlefield 2042
@Kaloudz Nothing concrete other than the next game will be a "reimagining" of the franchise and will have a "connected ecosystem", whatever that means lol!
Re: Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
@jumpin_jeeps I would get Jedi Survivor personally. However, if you're really curious about Cyberpunk, maybe wait for the upcoming expansion to drop in price.
Re: Here's A First Look At Xbox's New Voice Chat Reporting Feature
I've been called a f**got multiple times while playing a silly game such as Hood: Outlaws and Legends lol. I can't imagine the level of toxicity in COD or in other mainstream games 🤣
Re: 10 New Xbox Games To Look Forward To In August 2023
Atlas Fallen for me! I'm super excited to jump into that game. Stray on the other hand is definitely an acquired taste. Not bad but not that good either. It really depends from person to person.
Re: Starfield Video Series Highlights Three Major Cities From 'The Settled Systems'
@rustyduck Gurl stop embarassing yourself 🤮
Re: Tencent Will Soon Become 'Majority Shareholder' Of Dying Light Developer Techland
I despise Tencent BUT from what I've gathered, they never tried to shut down or limit their US/EU studios in any way. It's basically like SELL GAMES, MAKE US MONEY, WE'LL FUND YOUR PROJECTS type of relationships.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Sales Still Soaring As Game Tops Europe's 2023 Charts
Fully deserved. They created an amazing world I got lost in, and if they implement the feedback into the sequel, then we could be getting a legendary game.
Re: Remnant 2 Dev Confirms Graphics Options For Xbox Series X And S
I'm going to be one of those super mean gamers but NOTHING screams "next-gen" or graphically "intensive" about this. I tried the first one and I gotta say, it was one of the worst things I ever played, and I don't use that term lightly. Terrible controls, terrible janky aiming, no map and no guide on where to go, subpar story etc etc. I'm sorry for being a negative Nancy but for them to say that the Series X can't hold a stable framerate while looking at the game itself.... just L O L.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 15-16)
I will be doing an evil playthrough in GreedFall! After I'm done with the game, I'll jump straight into Jedi Survivor (maybe not straight since I'm gay lmao). Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
Re: Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023 Now Live, 700+ Games Discounted
I can't believe I predicted Jedi Survivor getting a discount lmao! I'm going to grab it tomorrow! Can't wait to continue Cal's story 🥳
Re: 'Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden' Is A Narrative-Focused RPG Hitting Xbox This Year
@johndoe89 Umm.. they already released a short gameplay/story trailer, not to mention you can find a ton of details on their site. This was just a cutscene from the actual game coupled with the release date announcement.
Re: 'Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden' Is A Narrative-Focused RPG Hitting Xbox This Year
Words can't describe just how much I'm excited to play this! I can already see myself crying over Antea 🤣
If anyone played Detroit Become Human, then this is basically something like that, but with deep gameplay mechanics.
Re: Is 'A Plague Tale' Dev Team Working On The Sequel To Requiem?
If they go with a DLC, then I could definitely see a focus on Lucas and his travels. They already teased a modern-day setting, so we're probably getting a brand-new story in the same universe. Whatever direction they take, I'll be there on day one.
Re: Upcoming RPG 'Atlas Fallen' Has Gone Gold, Locking In Its August Release Date On Xbox
Got my pre-order locked in! Deck 13 games always offer a lot of replayability so I can't wait to sink a ton of hours into this one. Oh and ICYMI, the game will run at 60 fps, both on the Series X and S.
Re: When Will The Xbox Summer Sale 2023 Be Revealed?
I'm probably delusional, but maybe we will get a price cut on Jedi Survivor?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 1-2)
My car had a "date" with my car mechanic, so my wallet has a giant hole in it and I'm afraid I won't be able to play anything new this weekend lol!
Re: DayZ Publisher Shows Xbox Game Pass Some Love 'For No Particular Reason'
I have one thing to say to Jimbo:
Re: The Callisto Protocol's New Story DLC Is Getting Good Feedback Ahead Of Xbox Release
Overhyped garbage. The entire time I felt like I was playing an unfinished tech demo. Horrible and I mean HORRIBLE combat had me quit the game, and I'm not the one to rage quit... like ever!
Save your money or wait for a deep deep sale.
Re: Starfield Won't Feature Land Vehicles, But It Does Have The 'Boost Pack'
@WallyWest Exactly. It's not like the main story areas are huge dead areas where it's necessary to travel for 10 minutes straight. And the boost pack looks to be a ton of fun.
Re: Starfield Won't Feature Land Vehicles, But It Does Have The 'Boost Pack'
@abe_hikura Exactly lol! I can't recall that any of my favorite RPGs had ground vehicles... DA: Inquisition had horses but they weren't that convenient to use so...
This doesn't bother me at all.
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 22)
@Cherip-the-Ripper Exactly lol! After everything we went through to defeat Corypheus, he goes and decides to become an evil God to f**k us over completely 🤣
I know that the fandom doesn't like Andromeda (I didn't like it at launch), but as the years went, I found it to be super fun and enjoyable. Side quests are literally far better than the main quests and that says a lot. Mass Effect 5 will rejuvenate the franchise, I'm certain of it!
It's better to live in delusions, especially when it comes to games so sign us up for change dot org 🤣🤣
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 22)
@Cherip-the-Ripper I think you mean Solas 🤣🤣
That was a major shock and twist for me. He was there as a friend and a guide, and then he turns out to be a powerful, evil entity bent on destroying Thedas. Something tells me that they'll get it right this time, the game I mean. Mass Effect Andromeda is an amazing game and I will die on this hill 💀
Here's to Dead Space and Jedi Survivor coming to EA Play this summer (just let me be delusional this time 🤣)
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 22)
@Cherip-the-Ripper Can't fricking wait to finally visit Tevinter and according to the devs, it's basically the place where we'll spend a ton of time! As for Dorian, he is one of my favorite characters from Inquisition, and my in-game husband 🤣🤣
If they don't bring him back, then I'll go full-on Dreadwolf on Bioware lolz. Is he your fave too?
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 22)
@Cherip-the-Ripper Thank you for taking the time to answer! 😊
Lol, sometimes I wonder if people are so stuck in the past that they are always hating new stuff. I mean, I'm 28 years old and I found those effects cute and hilarious. Guess it's just a personal preference.
Anyway, Unbound sounds like a game the NFS franchise needed, and I hope EA decides to develop more. Next thing I'm looking forward to (from EA) is Dragon Age and Jedi Survivor getting a nice discount so that the cheapskate in me can finally be happy lmao!
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 22)
@Cherip-the-Ripper I remember the game getting downvoted because of some optional anime-style racing effects 😒
What score would you give it? I mean, I've seen a lot of positive things about it. My only hope is that it's not as boring as Heat 🤣
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 22)
I'm not the biggest fan of racing games, but my boyfriend is dying to play Unbound and I can't wait to surprise him later! EA Play is a godsend, especially when paired with GamePass.
Re: Video: Atlas Fallen Gameplay Overview Shows More Of Deck 13's Fantasy RPG In Action
@Cherip-the-Ripper Before Hogwarts Legacy, the last game I bought was Jedi Fallen Order 🤣
Not that I'm picky, but when you live in Eastern Europe like I do, then you try to wait for a sale lol! If only Microsoft allowed their reward points to be used outside the US and the UK :/
Re: Video: Atlas Fallen Gameplay Overview Shows More Of Deck 13's Fantasy RPG In Action
@Cherip-the-Ripper Omg same lmao! The playtest thing I mean xD
I got invited too but the email was in French but I still went ahead and applied. Never got a reply though 🤣🤣🤣
As for Evil West, I'm literally dying to play it, but like you, I'm waiting for a hefty sale (I'm the residential cheapskate ☠️)
I'm sure Xbox will give a 50% discount this summer, we just gotta be patient.
Re: Video: Atlas Fallen Gameplay Overview Shows More Of Deck 13's Fantasy RPG In Action
@Cherip-the-Ripper This ^^ !
Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden is the next one to look out for if you're a fan of Don'tNod storytelling. I'm just glad there is something for everyone these days!
Re: Video: Atlas Fallen Gameplay Overview Shows More Of Deck 13's Fantasy RPG In Action
@Cherip-the-Ripper I'll be sure to leave my own review here, but I am somewhat biased when it comes to Focus-published games 🤣
Hope you get to play what you want!
Re: Video: Atlas Fallen Gameplay Overview Shows More Of Deck 13's Fantasy RPG In Action
@Cherip-the-Ripper I was secretly hoping for a splitscreen mode but alas, it's online co-op only :/
I wanted to play so bad with my boyfriend, but I guess we'll take turns on different saves lol!
What about you?
Re: Video: Atlas Fallen Gameplay Overview Shows More Of Deck 13's Fantasy RPG In Action
Also, the dev team has confirmed that this will run at 4K 30fps (Quality Mode) and 1440p 60fps (Performance) on Series X.
The Series S will have one preset at 1080p 60fps with Dynamic Resolution scaling to keep the framerate as smooth as possible.
Now this is how you do a "next gen" game.
I pre-ordered this and I'm so excited to play!
Re: Review: Dordogne - A Heartfelt Indie Delight That's A Perfect Fit For Xbox Game Pass
And it's published by Focus Entertainment, one of the best gaming publishers at the moment. From blockbusters such as Plague Tale Requiem to cute indies like this. They deserve more respect and love guys.