Gonna give it a try purely because it reviews so well. But not sure it's gonna be for me. Not the kinda game I go for usually. Might be one to try on the cloud, save me installing.
@Baler ya there's more than a hint of fanboy off some of these comments.
@uptownsoul its rubbish because it worked poorly for you? Not everyone's Internet is the same as yours. If xCloud runs badly for you too is that also rubbish? Because I'm fairly sure you'll find a lot of people on this website alone who think it's great. Myself included. The service runs well, you just might not have the means to access it.
I can see how this would be good for Microsoft but ultimately this is bad for consumers. More ways to play is a good thing and drives competition. Personally I thought stadia was great, it worked really well for me and the controller was rock solid. It got a lot of my lapsed-gamer friends back into gaming thanks to its low cost of entry to gaming. I hope they don't become lapsed again, have had some great gaming sessions with them over the last 3 years.
@smoreon I was a Playstation boy back when the N64 was out originally and only one of my mates had the N64. So I missed a whole bunch of great stuff. I have access to some of the classics now between Rare Replay and Nintendo Online. Just finding the time is the trick.
I think I'm done buying annual release games. Use to buy them every 3 years or so on release day but I'll pick this up when it either hits Gamepass or goes to €10 price.
All in all this is bad for us, the gamers. I don't own a playstation but it's crap that playstation owners now won't get access to this franchise. I get that exclusives are important but when you just buy an already existing 3rd party franchise and just take it from a platform, that's a bit crap for the consumer.
So it's basically just a regular controller with the option to buy more parts for it? Why not just buy an Elite Series 2 in that case? Don't see the point of this.
Why do we need all these remakes? If you want to polish up a game through an update/patch go for it. But completely remaking a game and charging €60 seems stupid to me.
Probably James Bond: Licence to Kill on the Atari ST. Great game. Was tough as hell to beat at first but once you learned all the AI tricks it became easy.
So to buy this or wait for the EA game in Spring next year which has the 4 majors as well as FedEx Cup and other famous courses. PGA 2K21 was great, really enjoyed it.
Ooof, I've played a sum total of 2 of those games on that list. Guess you can count me out of GOTY voting. This year was about the backlog and Gamepass games.
Can anyone tell me what's the difference between the Metal Gear Solid V: Definitive Edition and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain? The DE version seems to come with more content but is a good bit cheaper. Is it to do with it not being a Series X/S version or something? Thanks!
I was definitely a lapsed Xbox player once the Switch came out. Portability became a lot more important to me as I had less time to play on main TV screen.
Since stadia and xcloud have come along that has brought me back to Xbox. That and getting a free Series S.
Love all these industry "insiders" making predictions and then when they're wrong most of the time they just come up with an excuse to cover themselves.
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Re: Review: Sonic Frontiers - A Great 3D Entry And A Bright Future For The Blue Blur
Since I have both a Series S and a PS5 I think I will get it on Playstation. Although I think I'll also wait for a patch or two first.
Re: Talking Point: We're Ready For The Next Limited Edition Xbox Console
Don't care what the console looks like, just put good games on it.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Thing About Xbox Series X|S After Two Years?
1. Cheap Gamepass using Gold conversion.
2. All my mates are on the platform too. Great for multiplayer.
3. xCloud.
Re: Here Are The Release Times For Halo Infinite's Winter Update
Guess I'm the only one who likes and still plays Halo Infinite.
Anyways, this is great news. Looking forward to jumping in.
Re: These 10 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 1-15)
Already picked up Monkey Island on Switch but great that others will get to try it out now too.
Re: The '10/10' Persona 5 Royal Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Gonna give it a try purely because it reviews so well. But not sure it's gonna be for me. Not the kinda game I go for usually. Might be one to try on the cloud, save me installing.
Re: Reaction: Is 30FPS Good Enough For An Xbox Series X|S Game?
Just make good games. Don't care if they're 30 or 60 fps, 4k or 720p. I just want to have fun playing games.
Re: Xbox Cloud Gaming Is Officially Coming To The Meta Quest 2
Meta, hard pass.
Re: Did Phil Spencer Just Reveal A New Xbox Device On His Shelf?
Ya cos Phil totally forgot that the internet analyzes the crap out of everything on his shelf.
Re: Google Stadia Is Shutting Down, Which Is Good News For Xbox
@Baler ya there's more than a hint of fanboy off some of these comments.
@uptownsoul its rubbish because it worked poorly for you? Not everyone's Internet is the same as yours. If xCloud runs badly for you too is that also rubbish? Because I'm fairly sure you'll find a lot of people on this website alone who think it's great. Myself included. The service runs well, you just might not have the means to access it.
Re: Google Stadia Is Shutting Down, Which Is Good News For Xbox
I can see how this would be good for Microsoft but ultimately this is bad for consumers. More ways to play is a good thing and drives competition.
Personally I thought stadia was great, it worked really well for me and the controller was rock solid. It got a lot of my lapsed-gamer friends back into gaming thanks to its low cost of entry to gaming. I hope they don't become lapsed again, have had some great gaming sessions with them over the last 3 years.
Re: Pick One: Including GoldenEye 007, Which Is Your Favourite Rare Replay Game?
@smoreon I was a Playstation boy back when the N64 was out originally and only one of my mates had the N64. So I missed a whole bunch of great stuff. I have access to some of the classics now between Rare Replay and Nintendo Online. Just finding the time is the trick.
Re: Pick One: Including GoldenEye 007, Which Is Your Favourite Rare Replay Game?
I played Goldeneye once for an evening back around the time it released. That is the sum total I have played of any of these games.
Re: Review: NBA 2K23 - A Surprisingly Strong Season For Basketball Fans
@Clankylad Yowza! That's surely close to a record for biggest filesize is it??
Re: Review: NBA 2K23 - A Surprisingly Strong Season For Basketball Fans
I think I'm done buying annual release games. Use to buy them every 3 years or so on release day but I'll pick this up when it either hits Gamepass or goes to €10 price.
Re: Tekken 8 Is Coming To Xbox Series X|S, Watch The Teaser Trailer
Tekken is one of the few game series that I will never miss an entry. Loving how good this looks graphically.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Reportedly Won't Include Online Multiplayer On Xbox
Guess I'll play the campaign on Xbox and multiplayer on Switch.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Officially Announced For Xbox Game Pass
I have Gamepass so that's good. But will likely be playing mostly on Switch since I can play against friends online.
Re: PlayStation Boss Heavily Criticises Xbox For 'Inadquate' Call Of Duty Offer
All in all this is bad for us, the gamers. I don't own a playstation but it's crap that playstation owners now won't get access to this franchise. I get that exclusives are important but when you just buy an already existing 3rd party franchise and just take it from a platform, that's a bit crap for the consumer.
Re: Xbox Announces New, Cheaper Version Of The Elite Series 2 Controller
So it's basically just a regular controller with the option to buy more parts for it? Why not just buy an Elite Series 2 in that case? Don't see the point of this.
Re: Halo Infinite's Free 'The Yappening' Event Is Now Live On Xbox
BTB with rocket launchers and skewers only is carnage. Constant explosions going off and one hit kills aplenty. Love it.
Re: Soapbox: Gears Of War 2 Deserves 'The Last Of Us' Style Remake
Why do we need all these remakes? If you want to polish up a game through an update/patch go for it. But completely remaking a game and charging €60 seems stupid to me.
Re: Talking Point: Can You Remember The First Game You Ever Completed?
Probably James Bond: Licence to Kill on the Atari ST. Great game. Was tough as hell to beat at first but once you learned all the AI tricks it became easy.
Re: Halo Infinite Local Campaign Co-Op Has Been Cancelled
Going by Internet forums it would appear that me and my mates are the only people who actually enjoy this game.
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In September
@JON22 I have 30 bing searches bookmarked. So each day I just click to open all bookmarks. Takes a second and its done.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Pre-Order Games For Xbox?
@StylesT this is the way.
Re: Review: Saints Row - A Truly Disappointing Return For The Saints
Ooof. Can see this being very cheap very soon or being a GamePass title in the next year or so.
Re: PGA Tour 2K23 Stars Tiger Woods, Tees Off On Xbox This October
So to buy this or wait for the EA game in Spring next year which has the 4 majors as well as FedEx Cup and other famous courses. PGA 2K21 was great, really enjoyed it.
Re: Death Stranding Officially Joins Xbox Game Pass For PC Next Week
PC not for me. Great news for others though.
Re: Talking Point: What's Your 2022 Game Of The Year So Far?
Ooof, I've played a sum total of 2 of those games on that list. Guess you can count me out of GOTY voting. This year was about the backlog and Gamepass games.
Re: Deals: 300+ Games Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (August 16-23)
Sine Mora, I'll take that.
Re: MultiVersus Season 1 Launch Date Revealed, New Modes To Come
@Kaloudz Good fun. Not as good as Smash Bros. but its still a really well made game and good fun. And it's free so well worth a download.
Re: Pick One: What's Your Favourite 'Free' Game On Xbox Right Now?
Mostly Halo Infinite but enjoying Multiversus and Fall Guys too.
Re: Split/Second Dev: The Game Doesn't Need A Remaster, It's Still Great On Xbox
Fantastic game, still looks great.
Re: Xbox Game Pass 'Family Plan' Begins Public Testing
When my GP Ultimate eventually runs out I'll definitely be looking into this. Only 18 months to go.
Re: Talking Point: How Often Do You Use Your Xbox To Watch TV In 2022?
TV has all the apps built in so no need to have the extra step of booting up the console to watch TV.
Re: Rumour: Immortals Fenyx Rising Might Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Played the demo. Gameplay was good. The comedy grated on me a little though.
Re: Deals: Xbox Summer Sale 2022 Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
@Banjo- Ya I seen that. I just cant figure out why that would be cheaper than buying the version without Ground Zero.
Re: Deals: Xbox Summer Sale 2022 Now Live, 500+ Games Discounted
Can anyone tell me what's the difference between the Metal Gear Solid V: Definitive Edition and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain? The DE version seems to come with more content but is a good bit cheaper. Is it to do with it not being a Series X/S version or something? Thanks!
Re: TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gets One-Of-A-Kind Xbox Series S Console
America only. Sigh!
Re: Talking Point: Did The Series X|S Bring You Back To Xbox? If So, How Come?
I was definitely a lapsed Xbox player once the Switch came out. Portability became a lot more important to me as I had less time to play on main TV screen.
Since stadia and xcloud have come along that has brought me back to Xbox. That and getting a free Series S.
Re: Release Of GoldenEye 007 For Xbox Reportedly 'Still In Limbo'
Love all these industry "insiders" making predictions and then when they're wrong most of the time they just come up with an excuse to cover themselves.
Re: EA Gets Slammed For Posting Meme About Single-Player Games
People really can't take jokes anymore. It's sad!
Re: Review: F1 22 - Another Solid, Surprise-Free Entry In Codemasters' Superlative Series
Ya I use to buy these new once every 3 years or so but with Gamepass I'm happy enough to just play last years one for now.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Buying Forza Horizon 5's Hot Wheels DLC?
Fell off this game pretty quickly to be honest. Much more interested in sim racers but did enjoy the bit I played. Good fun!
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (June 21 - July 1)
Good lineup of games. Havent played a Far Cry game in a few years so might give 5 a go.
Re: Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - A Totally Radical Retro Delight
Installed and ready to go.
Re: Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 7)
Played and loved AC Odyssey but the bloat towards the last third of the game put me off finishing it. Im assuming this will be the same so might skip.
Re: Xbox And Krispy Kreme Team Up Again, Creating Forza Doughnuts
They're available in Ireland too. The Xbox ones were delicious last time.
Re: Street Fighter 6 Punches Its Way To Xbox Series X|S In 2023
I've been a Tekken boy since the beginning and never played a Street Fighter game but this looks class. Will definitely purchase day one.