Hmm...Probably a good thing they're releasing this compilation if they're including Nightfall. The canon in the Halo universe has been becoming increasingly inconsistent, so it's nice to have something that'll tie it all together.
I had a feeling something like that was gonna happen. Should've partnered with Nintendo, Microsoft or Sony instead of Square Enix. Seems SE is where developers go to die.
@DRL I know exactly what you mean. I'm just excited to experience both games on the Wii U. Been itching for an action game for awhile since I've been playing XIV too much.
@JD_John "Really looking forward to the fall/holiday season, specifically Sunset Overdrive, Forza Horizon 2, Destiny, Super Smash Bros., Halo MCC and Ori and the Blind Forest."
As far as all next-gen consoles are concerned, my top 5 consists of:
1. Mario Kart 8 2. Child of Light (Bought it for all three NGC's) 3. inFamous: Second Son 4. Titanfall 5. Strider
Honorable Mention: A Realm Reborn: Final Fantasy XIV.
The reason being that it's as fast-paced as other MMOs that succeeded WoW and is executed so seamlessly on my PS4, a far cry from its PS3 counterpart. Though, I do think the WHOLE gaming community would benefit by making it as accessible on as many platforms as possible. I played XI across the PS2, PC and 360 playerbases. I'd like to be able to play with PC/Mac/PS3/PS4/NWU/XBO users utilizing in-game voice chat as well, but I digress. I keep going on my quasi-progressive gamer rants, ha ha ha.
As much as I loved season one, I'm gonna wait until all the episodes are released before I get it. The prospect of episodic content makes me very, very, VERY impatient.
@TheScottishDude Not really, then again, it could be because I calibrate all of my stuff on a regular basis - both on my systems and my TV. I'm OCD like that, ha ha ha.
I remember when the fanboys were giving Nintendo flak for getting "subpar" ports of "last-gen" games. The "next-gen" lineups are flooded with them. The irony, of which, is not lost on me. Ha ha ha.
Okay, now THIS is something I could get into. Like if one of my XBL friends loaned me a digital copy of a game for like a week MS could generate a ticket for a "rental" that would expire a week after I boot the title. Kinda reminds me of the PlayStation Plus Full Game Trials I used to dabble in, but longer. Maybe also put in some restrictions like no achievements since they don't actually own the game or something like that.
@Generik Not at all surprising that they're going back on their word. I can't wait until someone decides to release RPGs every year...oh, wait, Square Enix tried the biennial route and it didn't pan out well for them. lol
For some reason I never got into this series, not even in its anime form. I'm itching for something new lately, though, and since Sega isn't inclined to bring the Yakuza installments to the West anymore, I just might resort to this.
I only have two HDMI ports on my 32" Sony Bravia and since I can stream from my PS4 itself, I just hook up my Wii U to my XBO and workaround having to buy more capture cards.
It may just be me, but these exclusive DLC packs just seem like vanity to me. Unless it gives you some absurd advantage in getting achievements, I don't think I'd be interested.
Got Last Light free on my PS3, and I still have my 360 so I could get 2033. Still, if and when I get money, I'll get this alongside the Master Chief collection.
@Kaine_Morrison I'm inclined to agree with you on that one. Probably another misinformed pseudo-journalist who insists on perpetuating this console war nonsense and didn't even bother to mention the only company that took home the gold: Nintendo.
Not sure if an exclusive Ninja Gaiden is in the works since Tecmo Koei likes to do things cross-platform. If you wanted exclusivity, you probably should've convinced Tomonobu Itagaki to stay with Tecmo Koei and Team Ninja.
I think this is the only aspect of the Xbox gaming community in which I appreciate having achievements for. Not only will I validate my gamer profile with achievements from fitness games, but I will reap the physical benefits as well.
Lots of western titles...I know the Japanese like to play FPS games, but titles from the Musou series tend to sell better there, in addition to RPGs in general.
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Re: Doom 4 to be Revealed at QuakeCon 2014
Haven't played any Doom games since Doom II. Was the third any good, I wonder?
Re: Xbox Fitness: Getting Fit or Throwing a Fit? - Week 2
I have faith in you, Em. Keep at it.
Re: Crytek UK Staff Walk Out Over Incomplete Pay
-Sigh- Things just keep getting worse on this front, it seems.
Re: Master Chief Collection and Nightfall to Reveal More on Agent Locke
Hmm...Probably a good thing they're releasing this compilation if they're including Nightfall. The canon in the Halo universe has been becoming increasingly inconsistent, so it's nice to have something that'll tie it all together.
Re: Airtight Games Officially Confirms Studio Closure
I had a feeling something like that was gonna happen. Should've partnered with Nintendo, Microsoft or Sony instead of Square Enix. Seems SE is where developers go to die.
Re: Feature: Game Of The Mid-Year 2014
@DRL I know exactly what you mean. I'm just excited to experience both games on the Wii U. Been itching for an action game for awhile since I've been playing XIV too much.
Re: Feature: Game Of The Mid-Year 2014
@JD_John "Really looking forward to the fall/holiday season, specifically Sunset Overdrive, Forza Horizon 2, Destiny, Super Smash Bros., Halo MCC and Ori and the Blind Forest."
No Bayonetta 2 or Devil's Third for you, then?
Re: Feature: Game Of The Mid-Year 2014
As far as all next-gen consoles are concerned, my top 5 consists of:
1. Mario Kart 8
2. Child of Light (Bought it for all three NGC's)
3. inFamous: Second Son
4. Titanfall
5. Strider
Honorable Mention: A Realm Reborn: Final Fantasy XIV.
The reason being that it's as fast-paced as other MMOs that succeeded WoW and is executed so seamlessly on my PS4, a far cry from its PS3 counterpart. Though, I do think the WHOLE gaming community would benefit by making it as accessible on as many platforms as possible. I played XI across the PS2, PC and 360 playerbases. I'd like to be able to play with PC/Mac/PS3/PS4/NWU/XBO users utilizing in-game voice chat as well, but I digress. I keep going on my quasi-progressive gamer rants, ha ha ha.
Re: Black Flag DLC and Child of Light Discounted in This Week's Deals with Gold
I Am Alive is $3.74? I'm surprised it's that high at all. Should probably be $2.99 at the very most. $0.50 if it's on sale.
Re: More Walking Dead Coming This Month
As much as I loved season one, I'm gonna wait until all the episodes are released before I get it. The prospect of episodic content makes me very, very, VERY impatient.
Re: Ubisoft Gives Gamers Chance to Create An Assassin
Says it's not available in my country...is it a EU exclusive?
Re: E3 2014: Nyko Brings Modular Accessories Range to Xbox One
@TheScottishDude Indeed, ha ha ha.
Re: TGS 2013: Any HDMI Device Can Be Plugged Into Xbox One, Even a PS4/WiiU
@TheScottishDude Not really, then again, it could be because I calibrate all of my stuff on a regular basis - both on my systems and my TV. I'm OCD like that, ha ha ha.
Re: Microsoft is Getting Serious About Next-Gen: "We Will Kill Sony at E3"
@AVahne 300-some-odd days later, it seems it hasn't changed that much.
Re: Xbox VP Marc Whitten Says Goodbye to Microsoft
I can't help but feel that Tretton and Whitten are heading places that could be serious contenders next generation...
Re: Guitar, DJ, and Band Hero DLC to Go Offline
I actually felt pretty bad about this, but at least the Rock Band DLC is still accessible on my Wii U.
Re: New Revealed Plans for Xbox One's Reputation System
Interesting...well, at least the color-coded system won't make me as OCD as the percentage system. Ha ha ha.
Re: Tomb Raider, Thief, CoD Discounted on Xbox One
I remember when the fanboys were giving Nintendo flak for getting "subpar" ports of "last-gen" games. The "next-gen" lineups are flooded with them. The irony, of which, is not lost on me. Ha ha ha.
Re: Gifting and Loaning Digital Games May Be Coming to Xbox One
Okay, now THIS is something I could get into. Like if one of my XBL friends loaned me a digital copy of a game for like a week MS could generate a ticket for a "rental" that would expire a week after I boot the title. Kinda reminds me of the PlayStation Plus Full Game Trials I used to dabble in, but longer. Maybe also put in some restrictions like no achievements since they don't actually own the game or something like that.
Re: Ubisoft: We'll Release Assassin's Creed Games Every Year
@Generik Not at all surprising that they're going back on their word. I can't wait until someone decides to release RPGs every year...oh, wait, Square Enix tried the biennial route and it didn't pan out well for them. lol
Re: ESCAPE Dead Island Announced for Xbox 360
Not sure how I feel about the zombie genre anymore, but I'd probably check this out before I get Splatoon on my Wii U.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Takes Aim At Xbox Platforms
Mega Man for a new generation.
Re: Tecmo Koei Changes Name
I guess people aren't used to the whole surname-first concept, ha ha ha.
Then again, it did bug me a bit that the whole Tecmo Koei thing wasn't reflected in their logo. My OCD makes me neurotic over that sort of thing.
Re: Afro Samurai Sequel Targets Next-Gen Systems
For some reason I never got into this series, not even in its anime form. I'm itching for something new lately, though, and since Sega isn't inclined to bring the Yakuza installments to the West anymore, I just might resort to this.
Re: Xbox Fitness: Getting Fit or Throwing a Fit? Week One
@PeTitosaurus My pleasure.
Re: Titanfall Gets Twelve New Achievements
As far as online-only achievements go, I think I'll pass on trying to earn them. Most of it is based on luck rather than skill anyway. :/
Re: Plants vs. Zombies Gets New Map, Mode, and Sponsored Characters
The prospect of a shooter for Plants vs Zombies went over my head at first, but I think I'm coming around to it. Just need to find a used copy.
Re: What's Out This Week: July 1st (North America)
Hmm...$20 savings for the last-gen version, huh? Interesting decision. Pretty sure Titanfall would've sold more if the 360 version was the same price.
Re: Red Vs. Blue Web Series Can Now Be Streamed on Netflix
One word:
OHMIGODYESYESYESYESYESYESYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!
Re: TGS 2013: Any HDMI Device Can Be Plugged Into Xbox One, Even a PS4/WiiU
I only have two HDMI ports on my 32" Sony Bravia and since I can stream from my PS4 itself, I just hook up my Wii U to my XBO and workaround having to buy more capture cards.
Re: Xbox Fitness: Getting Fit or Throwing a Fit? Week One
Sounds like I should look into it myself, since I could stand to lose some weight as well. Looking forward to hearing more of your progress.
Re: Ground Zeroes Ships 1 Million Copies - DLC announced
Not too sure how I feel about dropping $30 on this game anymore. Still great, but not too much replay value.
Re: Xbox One Jumps to Top of Amazon Japan Bestseller List
@hydeks Ha ha, fair enough.
Re: Rumour: Sleeping Dogs Coming to Xbox One?
Hrm...I might get it for my PS4. Need to save my money for Bayonetta 2 and the Master Chief collection.
Re: FIFA 15 Ultimate Team Legends are Exclusive to Xbox
It may just be me, but these exclusive DLC packs just seem like vanity to me. Unless it gives you some absurd advantage in getting achievements, I don't think I'd be interested.
Re: News: Stolen Files Give Away the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Gotta love the internet... :/
Re: What's Out This Week: June 24th (North America)
Not too bad. Been wanting to try out a sports game for awhile.
Re: Weirdness: EA Sports UFC...Now Featuring Flying Fighters
Let's see Chuck Norris pull that off. lol
Re: Metro Redux Xbox One Release Date Confirmed
Got Last Light free on my PS3, and I still have my 360 so I could get 2033. Still, if and when I get money, I'll get this alongside the Master Chief collection.
Re: Zombie Driver Ultimate Edition Now Available for Xbox One
Beep beep, ha ha ha.
Re: Xbox One Is The More Popular Console in the US...On Facebook
@Kaine_Morrison I'm inclined to agree with you on that one. Probably another misinformed pseudo-journalist who insists on perpetuating this console war nonsense and didn't even bother to mention the only company that took home the gold: Nintendo.
Re: EA Admits to Accidentally Banning Battlefield 3 Players
Huh...kind of a strange way to reach out to players since it's been so long since BF3's release.
Re: Tecmo Koei Announces Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires for Xbox One in Japan
Not sure if an exclusive Ninja Gaiden is in the works since Tecmo Koei likes to do things cross-platform. If you wanted exclusivity, you probably should've convinced Tomonobu Itagaki to stay with Tecmo Koei and Team Ninja.
Re: E3 2014: Nyko Brings Modular Accessories Range to Xbox One
I'd...feel more comfortable putting my XBO on my windowsill.
Re: Weirdness: Microsoft TV Advert Can Command Your Xbox One
I wish I was as cool as Jesse Pinkman. lol
Re: Xbox Fitness: Getting Fit or Throwing a Fit? - Introduction
I think this is the only aspect of the Xbox gaming community in which I appreciate having achievements for. Not only will I validate my gamer profile with achievements from fitness games, but I will reap the physical benefits as well.
Re: First Screenshots of Adventure Time: The Secret Of The Nameless Kingdom Are Here
I find myself relieved at the fact that this site is as punny as NintendoLife and PushSquare. xD
Re: The Xbox One Launch Lineup for Japan is Quite Impressive
Lots of western titles...I know the Japanese like to play FPS games, but titles from the Musou series tend to sell better there, in addition to RPGs in general.
Re: Xbox One Jumps to Top of Amazon Japan Bestseller List
@hydeks Don't they get plenty of love in Europe? lol