I'll say Hi Fi because I have zero interest in rhythm games, but gave it a shot due to art style and the whole free thing. And we all know how good it turned out to be. Couple more would be Beacon Pines and Tinykin
@AlwaysPlaying Hopefully. Funny. I made a resolution to cut back on my MS-Rewards click work. Trying to get to a point where just enough to cover monthly GP renewal. Guessing the change will "help". @Lup Just as soon MS nerfs it to the point where it's crap
I play a couple races couple times a week. It's okay, but the 'souless' comments here finally helped me put my finger on why it's just okay in my view.
Save often! Got stuck maybe 30 or 40 hours into PS5 and my last save was wayyy too early. Loved the game but couldn't get unstuck and with all the dialogue and cut scenes couldn't bring myself to rehash it. BUT I'll be into this one as soon as it's available.
@Fishticon Exactly. I'm a fan of a lot of Ubi games but as a company they make so many terrible decisions on so many levels that I'm not so sure anyone wants to hear from them on "state of the industry" issues.
Dedicated Rewards guy, but it's their show, so I guess they can do what they want. I have picked up the Xbox over the PS and Nintendo quite often with the thought of popping that Daily, so that won't factor in any more. May be kind of freeing actually.
@K1LLEGAL love the series, I had to cheat even more on 3-5. Played Kiwami 1-2, watched 60 min recaps of 3-5, played 6, then 0. 0 last worked okay - as you're right. May have bounced off that first chapter if I went in cold.
Didn't think Dead Space was "my thing". I was wrong. It is awesome. Love Yakuza, but bounced after a couple hours of Ishin. Seemed like all the slog but none of the fun of the mainline titles. Just one man's opinion, though.
A Game Pass kind of weekend. Forza Builders Cup which is fun despite the technical issues, last hurrah in MLB The Show before I put it down for the year [hopefully, what a time suck !], and maybe Dead Space
Not a bad idea, but for me the S is a Game Pass machine, which does account for 60% of my gaming these days. As for physical, it's the only way I'll buy Nintendo 1st party games [day 1 at times] because they won't get much cheaper over time or via digital. Bought PS5 w disc thinking I'd pick up a ton of used or discounted PS4 and next gen games, but with PS Plus there's just too much to play as is.
I'm digging it as well. A bit of stutter here and there but only one crash - at the base post mission, and it saved so no harm. Glad they're cleaning it up but hasn't been messing with an overall good time.
Lamplighter League > sucker for turn-based. Sea of Stars has me playing The Messenger over on PS Plus. No idea how I let that one slip by. Also Tchia. Nice little game with a positive vibe, and it looks great. Waiting for Mirage to drop to $7.99. Might be a couple weeks!
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Re: Report: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Lost $200 Million For Warner Bros
Well earned, WB.
Re: Metal Slug Is Getting The 'Tactics' Treatment On Xbox Later This Year
Uh, yeah! Bring it on.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2024
@RentedPanda indivisible before fist in my opinion. Both are pretty good.
Re: Skull And Bones Season 2 & Free Trial Announced As Player Numbers Dwindle On Xbox
This is the one where pirates can't swim, right?
Re: Activision Is Opening A New Studio To Build 'Genre-Defining' Games At Microsoft
Expenses a lot lower in Poland than US.
Re: 'Animal Well' Is Exploding In Popularity, But Where's The Xbox Version?
Can Microsoft perhaps buy the developer, put it on Game Pass, and then fire everyone? Just brainstorming here.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Sparks Criticism Over Games With $100+ 'Ultimate' Editions
Only if it's as good as Skull and Bones.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Have Left You Most Pleasantly Surprised?
I'll say Hi Fi because I have zero interest in rhythm games, but gave it a shot due to art style and the whole free thing. And we all know how good it turned out to be. Couple more would be Beacon Pines and Tinykin
Re: Xbox Series X|S Versions Of Hellblade 2 Confirmed To Run At 30FPS
[Insert stock hyperbolic complaint]
Re: Xbox Announces Major Changes To Microsoft Rewards Going Forward
@AlwaysPlaying Hopefully. Funny. I made a resolution to cut back on my MS-Rewards click work. Trying to get to a point where just enough to cover monthly GP renewal. Guessing the change will "help". @Lup Just as soon MS nerfs it to the point where it's crap
Re: NBA 2K24 Slam Dunks Its Way To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
That's all I need. Sunk way too much time into MLB last year. Nice addition.
Re: Skull & Bones Open Beta Launches To Decent Reviews On Xbox
@Titntin Except for not living Devon, I could have written this comment. We are of the same mind on this one.
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 6-20)
Not sure going to get through P3 and Brotato before ind of feb.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Still Playing Forza Motorsport On Xbox Game Pass?
I play a couple races couple times a week. It's okay, but the 'souless' comments here finally helped me put my finger on why it's just okay in my view.
Re: A New 'Steamboat Willie' Game Just Quietly Dropped On The Xbox Store
@Qphlat27 Totally agree. Ditch the AI back story too and do well made Steamboat Willie Cuphead style.
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In January 2024?
On the Brotato train! Didn't want to like it, but then it hooked me.
Re: Review: Persona 3 Reload - A Fantastic Remake Of The RPG Classic Vorpal Blades Its Way Onto Xbox Game Pass
Save often! Got stuck maybe 30 or 40 hours into PS5 and my last save was wayyy too early. Loved the game but couldn't get unstuck and with all the dialogue and cut scenes couldn't bring myself to rehash it. BUT I'll be into this one as soon as it's available.
Re: Ubisoft Wants Players To 'Feel Comfortable Not Owning Games' In Future
@Fishticon Exactly. I'm a fan of a lot of Ubi games but as a company they make so many terrible decisions on so many levels that I'm not so sure anyone wants to hear from them on "state of the industry" issues.
Re: 10 Intriguing Xbox Indie Games To Look Out For In January 2024
Great idea. I've looked past Go Mecha Ball in the GP listing, but after seeing it here, might be cool.
Re: Even The AEW Champion Thinks Xbox Vs. PlayStation 'Arguments' Are Ridiculous
Joe's gonna kill you. Joe's gonna kill you.
Re: Rumour: Xbox Releasing Acclaimed First-Party Title On 'Competitor System' In 2024
Something for Switch is my guess. Hi Fi would work.
Re: Xbox Studio Double Fine Teases 'Cool Things In Store' Ahead Of 25th Anniversary
Psychonauts 3 please! May be an unpopular opinion but they're other games just don't do much for me.
Re: Rumour: Xbox 'Actively' Working On New Banjo-Kazooie Game
Fantastic! Here's hoping it happens.
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Favourite Xbox Memories Of The Past 12 Months?
HI Fi drop and all the Personas hitting Game Pass were cool moments for me.
Re: Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From The Team At Pure Xbox!
Pure Xbox Team - Really nice work this year. Thanks!
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Says Its New-To-Xbox RPG 'Isn't Going To Be On Game Pass'
Totally good. Their game, their call. And a I don't think he was disparaging GP at all.
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Gaming Showcase Of This Year?
I watched most, but don't really remember them. Whichever one dropped HI Fi Rush, definitely.
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In November 2023?
P5T for me. Was excited for Gaiden but I set it aside after 2 chapters. Will go back but just burnt out.
Re: Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early December 2023
Dang. It's been a year since Chained Echos launched?! Great game!
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About SteamWorld Build
Might be the last person to not have played a Steam World game. I guess I have to give this one a go on GamePass!
Re: Talking Point: How Many Microsoft Rewards Points Do You Have Right Now?
80K. Cover GamePass each month. Last purchase was Klonoa ob sale.
Re: Review: Persona 5 Tactica - A Successful Switch To Slick Tactical Action For Joker & Company
Great news. Thanks for the review!
Re: Xbox Users Left Disappointed As Microsoft Rewards Suffers Another Big Setback
Dedicated Rewards guy, but it's their show, so I guess they can do what they want. I have picked up the Xbox over the PS and Nintendo quite often with the thought of popping that Daily, so that won't factor in any more. May be kind of freeing actually.
Re: Review: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name - Another Slick Addition To RGG's Unstoppable Series
@K1LLEGAL love the series, I had to cheat even more on 3-5. Played Kiwami 1-2, watched 60 min recaps of 3-5, played 6, then 0. 0 last worked okay - as you're right. May have bounced off that first chapter if I went in cold.
Re: Vampire Survivors Is Bringing A New Story Mode To Xbox Game Pass
...they pull me back in.
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In October 2023?
Didn't think Dead Space was "my thing". I was wrong. It is awesome. Love Yakuza, but bounced after a couple hours of Ishin. Seemed like all the slog but none of the fun of the mainline titles. Just one man's opinion, though.
Re: Reaction: Forza Motorsport Should Be Feeling The Pressure After New Gran Turismo 7 Update
Heck, even Nintendo which is as tech savvy as a rhino can pull off 4-player with Mario Kart. I know, I know, but still...
Re: 'Shooter-Skater' Rollerdrome Gets Xbox Game Pass Release Nov 28th
Looking forward to it. Strong reviews, cool art style, and Roll7 has the whole fluid motion thing down!
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In November 2023
Awesome month. Like a Dragon, Dungeons 4, and Persona Tactica are must plays for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 28-29)
A Game Pass kind of weekend. Forza Builders Cup which is fun despite the technical issues, last hurrah in MLB The Show before I put it down for the year [hopefully, what a time suck !], and maybe Dead Space
Re: Forza Motorsport Update 2 Coming Mid-November, Here Are The Early Patch Notes
Loading screen and crash fix for all would be welcome.
Re: Xbox Announces 'Partner Preview' Event Taking Place This Week
@Blaa Wonder which platform or show will get to announce when it finally hits?
Re: Vampire Survivors Update 1.7 Brings Winter-Themed Stage & New Achievements To Xbox Game Pass
Just when I thought I was out they pull me back in.
Re: Most Forza Motorsport Players Sticking To Single-Player, It Seems
I dont play much online anything, but I'd think racing games would be one of the most difficult too control bad actors.
Re: Paradox Announces Mutual Split With Lamplighters League & Shadowrun Developer
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'm giving a good time with TLL.
Re: Xbox Game Pass's 'Like A Dragon Gaiden' Will Launch Without English Voiceover
Same. Always Japanese with Eng subtitles here.
Re: CMA Criticises 'Tactics Employed By Microsoft' Despite Agreeing To ActiBlizz Deal
CMA acting like it's a world thought leader in future tech. They obviously know something no one else does.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Like A Detachable Disc Drive For Xbox Series S?
Not a bad idea, but for me the S is a Game Pass machine, which does account for 60% of my gaming these days. As for physical, it's the only way I'll buy Nintendo 1st party games [day 1 at times] because they won't get much cheaper over time or via digital. Bought PS5 w disc thinking I'd pick up a ton of used or discounted PS4 and next gen games, but with PS Plus there's just too much to play as is.
Re: The Lamplighters League Is Pushing Out Multiple Updates To Fix Crashes On Xbox Game Pass
I'm digging it as well. A bit of stutter here and there but only one crash - at the base post mission, and it saved so no harm. Glad they're cleaning it up but hasn't been messing with an overall good time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 7-8)
Lamplighter League > sucker for turn-based. Sea of Stars has me playing The Messenger over on PS Plus. No idea how I let that one slip by. Also Tchia. Nice little game with a positive vibe, and it looks great. Waiting for Mirage to drop to $7.99. Might be a couple weeks!