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@Nexozi on the game tile, press Y and go to manage game and content (I think that is what it is called, I am away from my Xbox atm). The option that takes you to your game content, updates and saves.
On the left side is quick resume options for that game. Turn it on/off there. I have it set like this for Borderlands 4

Fingers crossed for a MP Beta!

@Markatron84 as long as it just costs legs, not arms. Or else how will I play it?!

@FraserG in the upcoming week

@FraserG You know what, that is a solid list there. Nothing too crazy and I believe we will see the majority in that list.

As some one who plays a lot of single player games, QR is brilliant. I have never had any issues with it

Just picked up the Sam & Max games.

@Fiendish-Beaver I think this is a reason why we have not been given a date for the new Gears yet. They are probably having lots of meetings behind closed doors about if they could afford to just have it exclusive or go down the same path of Forza, making it a timed exclusive.
Like you say though, I too am glad I am not the one making these decisions.

@Fiendish-Beaver I think MS are having a few issues today

@Nexozi I was going to say the same thing. We are moving into a digital world where physical media is slowly dying. I cannot remember the figures but the digital sales vs physical were rather high for the last gaming year. And when publishers see that, they all probably think the same think.... why spend extra money on producing a physical item.

@Fiendish-Beaver I was watching Kinda Funny the other day and they had Parris on taking about the exclusivity issue on the back of how much consoles currently cost. (Steam Deck price increase was being discussed)
The example used was PS5 vs Series sales (90mil vs 30mil (rough guess)). If MS suddenly said "MS Studio games are now Exclusive to Xbox and PC", it would make the hard core fan base very happy BUT... now there are ~90mil who would need to buy a new system to play those games. I am not saying all would do it but even if it was <50%, it would still be a big ask. If the market was better and we saw the traditional price decrease of consoles though out the generation, it would be a different story.
A case of damned if you do, damned if you don't.

@Fiendish-Beaver when they mentioned this free upgrade, I was convinced I already owned the Spacers Choice. I checked the store page and it offered me to buy it again.
Flash forward to it being added to GP. It now says included in subscription or buy it. I press buy and it gives me an error message that I already own it.
I think there is something going on in the background that is not fully working yet.

@Kezelpaso lol! I only noticed when I was checking the recently added section

There is one more game added today. Escape the Back Rooms

The interesting thing about this is that the ordering is default to release date. Unless they all have the standard 31st Dec placeholder, we may be seeing a release schedule here

Just gave Echo Generation 2 a quick go and it is not for me. Not sure if it is just me but the difficulty spike right at the start was not needed. Took me about 10 tries to defeat the body guard!

@Lup looking at the steam release page, it says it will be available in less than an hour. So I assume 3pm BST

@Fiendish-Beaver you should get the upgraded version for free (outside of Game pass) due to the original being delisted.
I would return to the DLC as the detective one is really good

Will be giving both a go!
Btw... Have you seen the Coming soon section on the Xbox app @Kezelpaso?!

Finished it today and I really enjoyed it. I loved the environments and the story, with the game play being pure fun.

GTA is a strange one for me. In the past I have got caught up with all the hype, got it day one and then completed it very slowly or not at all.
For example, GTA5 came out on PS3. I got it day one, but did not complete it until late last year on my PS5.
Now onto GTA6.... I was very excited about it at first but now thanks to multiple delays (should have come out today btw) and just seeing everyone posting "where is the next trailer?" and "when can I pre order?", I just don't feel excited for it anymore.
I will get it eventually but probably not day 1.

I will probably be picking this up in a sale later in the year. It does look very good though

I don't think we will see either of them in action. I cannot see Sony talking about the PS6 as I can see them having a stand alone presentation (with a fake audience lol).
I can see Xbox talking about the Helix along side future hardware as I feel we are guaranteed to see the Elite 3 shown.

@Fishmasterflex96 Never said or meant they were dead. Just if this is the path they are one, (no Destiny 3, low numbers on Marathon, planned cuts), it is not looking good to the higher ups. And we have seen in the past Sony are not afraid to kill studios. I cannot see it happening here as Bungie are just too big. But.... it will be interesting to see where Bungie go from here.

@Markatron84 I only played a little bit of the first Destiny as it wasn't for me but from what I understand, wasn't Bungie their own biggest enemy for the franchise. I am sure I read they made some decisions that were questionable.

With how Marathon is performing, I can see this being the beginning of the end for Bungie. They were brought on board to PlayStation to help with Live Services; they killed the one every one was really hyped for and their own is not doing too great. I know there are players who love Marathon (and that is great) but from a numbers point of view, I cannot see Sony being too happy with it. It's a shame really.

RV there yet looks fun BUT.... I don't have a friend group to play it with....

The items may be a little pricey, but I like this. Shows ownership of their brand imo

@HonestHick Gears of War gear will be so good! I see it is 'Coming Soon', same as Fable.
My guess will be they will announce them at the Showcase.

@Kraven

@Fishmasterflex96 it’s currently a rumour so yes… it’s an overreaction.
If you don’t like it, go elsewhere where.

@Millionski I think it will be a mix. I am sure I read somewhere they are trying to emulate Xbox games for the Ally. So this tech could be used for Helix.
But going forward, if they make the play anywhere mandatory, then it will just be a game you play on the machine.

@Banjo- I would love to be able to convert some of my disc games (inc 360) to digital via my Series X so I could play them on my Series S or Cloud.

Oh no… the internet is over reacting again.

Nothing stopping them from doing this now with Game Pass Premium

I would be excited for this if it was another developer. I am not a fan of how realistic their games are. I get some people love it, but it is just not for me. Give me a game with a sword where I can swing and hit everything!

@NicolausCamp I use it as a "Digital Rental System". If it is a game that I know is 50+hrs long, I might give it a few hours to see if I like it. If so, it will go on my wish list. Some times though, the game hooks me in and I will finish it. That happened for Metaphor lol

@bert0503 I don believe 7,8 & 9 were on Game Pass 5-6 years ago! (Boy how time flies...)
But that is not saying we won't see them again as we are seeing a few repeat games being added now and again.

@GeeEssEff I am not sure how much heavy lifting the VRR is doing on my TV, but I agree too, Quality mode is really smooth. I did a street race in a ridiculous car and it felt incredible.

@Sol4ris the only reason they post Xbox articles over on the sister site is for clicks. The last article I saw from them before walking away was along the lines of "So, was Starfield actually trash?" What sort of click bate headline is that!?
Anyway, before this comment is removed, let's get back onto topic.
One factor I am surprised has not been talked about here is piracy. Sony's games on PC have little to none anti-piracy measures and I remember seeing on day 1 of each release posts over in certain sub-reddits stating they have been hacked. That would be thousands of lost sales on day 1. Any with those games being SP, there is no need for the player to even connect online. So, for me, this would also be a big reason too.

Also, I couldn't help myself but @Markatron84, you don't want to be angering the overlords! 😂

Might loose a few hours in Jurassic World Evolution 3!

I'd love Avatar and Avatar rewards to make a come back! 😂

@Simu001 sounds like he is similar to the basement dweller, asmongold

I have quite a few of the 360 games in my collection. Hopefully some will be added

@Skinny-Pete the files were released on SteamDb without any DRM. Fun times for someone at MS this week

There is another way to play it very early.... like now lol

@SigmaTheDJ the website I saw the time on must not have factored in BST.
I have just played for 30 mins and it is a fun game

FYI - Release time is 1pm in UK

@themightyant it needs an extra column to define if the game is New or Moved Tier

Great selection! Looking forward to Mixtape, Outbound, Black Jacket, Call of the Elder Gods and Forza!

Call of the Sea Is getting a sequel?! Sign me up!

@Arca9 that is just how he is and it shows in the games he creates lol
You should watch the You Tube documentary about Double Fine (if not already). It's an incredible insight into the studio!

@Arca9 "wannabe Jack Black"?! Seriously?!
Have some respect for Tim Schafer. He created some of the best adventure games in the 90s.

@Sol4ris I'd like to think it is Sharma calling Layden out lol. Like in a workplace where staff just complain about work in general and then the boss asks "go one then, what are the issue?". 😂