I'm pretty excited for this one. Always good to see reviews come out early, too.
I believe quidditch champions is out on the same day as this? I am really starting to wonder when we're going to see reviews, or even just actual gameplay footage, for that one.
I've been looking forward to this for a long while, I think it'll be great. Pretty disappointed it was delayed till next year, particularly as it was just due to scheduling issues.
I thought the gunplay and the AI both looked pretty bad in the trailer, all the frames in the world won't fix that, obviously hope that isn't actually the case.
Perhaps Pure Xbox could do a bit of journalism and reach out to Microsoft. I'm sure we'd all like to know what their position is regarding their first party catalogue. I was under the impression it was all supposed to be on gamepass but that clearly isn't the case anymore.
Looking forward to crash 4, these three haven't aged well at all in my opinion. Are Microsoft even bothering to provide an excuse for not putting all their games on game pass now? It's been over a year since the acquisition, has it not?
The gameplay videos I've watched look, at best, utterly mediocre. Yet I keep seeing articles written by "journalists" that say it's actually really great and we should all be really excited to imbibe some more of Ubisoft's lukewarm vomit. Pure Xbox seem to be doing their job and providing genuine critique and balance, as I've come to expect. As for the others, the shilling is strong with this one.
I desperately hope this isn't "xbox's uncharted," as some commenters seem to hope. We can all only cross our fingers and pray that it doesn't turn out anything like modern tomb raider. I must confess this comment section makes me genuinely sad for gaming; a generation reared on utterly mediocre third person games doesn't bode well for the future.
A few highlights and things I'll either continue being, as we saw a lot of them last year, or start being cautiously optimistic for. However, far too many CG trailers for what will likely end up being forgettable, cookie-cutter action games, things we saw at last year's showcase that we're still waiting for and things that may or may not come some time next year. Nothing on the abk back catalogue.
Wow, April is looking fantastic. If there isn't something in April you're at least looking forward to trying I really don't know what to say to you, except perhaps that you might want to try sewing, bouldering, yoga or any of various hobbies that might suit you better than gaming.
@GamingFan4Lyf you hate playing games with other people? Does that apply to all multiplayer games? Gosh, that's an odd thing to say. What do you mean exactly?
Already a huge phantom abyss fan and tried 1.0 yesterday. It's fantastic .Think I'll be playing it a lot. Reckon it's better than Indiana Jones will be.
Obviously I can only speak for myself, but I just want good, complete games that haven't been dissected so that portions can be sold later as microtransactions. I want reviewers to be able to review a finished game that won't later be altered by patches that add monetisation. In short, I basically want things that Blizzard and this turd are not currently providing. Though I don't doubt that there's a subsection of gamers behaving precisely as he says.
I see! I actually did read and enjoy all of those reviews! I do very much appreciate the work and didn't Intend to be confrontational. I hope my comment wasn't taken as such. Was more offended on the sites behalf to think that you guys weren't getting review codes when you ought to be.
Seem like another superb addition to game pass. I can't wait to play it.
Is there a reason you guys aren't getting review codes early enough to do reviews before release, or do you not have enough reviewers? I feel like this isn't the first time.
For me, this launched at 9pm on the 20th, which meant I had no time to play it on my day off and back to work now. Pretty ridiculous launch time, I'd barely even call that launching on the 20th. Never heard of such a thing before.
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Re: Review: Age Of Mythology: Retold (Xbox) - Microsoft's Godly RTS Classic Revitalised
I'm pretty excited for this one. Always good to see reviews come out early, too.
I believe quidditch champions is out on the same day as this? I am really starting to wonder when we're going to see reviews, or even just actual gameplay footage, for that one.
Re: Obsidian Confirms That Avowed Runs At 30FPS On Xbox Series X|S
I've been looking forward to this for a long while, I think it'll be great. Pretty disappointed it was delayed till next year, particularly as it was just due to scheduling issues.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Title 'Stalker 2' Runs At 60FPS On Series X
I thought the gunplay and the AI both looked pretty bad in the trailer, all the frames in the world won't fix that, obviously hope that isn't actually the case.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Crash Bandicoot On Xbox Game Pass?
Perhaps Pure Xbox could do a bit of journalism and reach out to Microsoft. I'm sure we'd all like to know what their position is regarding their first party catalogue. I was under the impression it was all supposed to be on gamepass but that clearly isn't the case anymore.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Crash Bandicoot On Xbox Game Pass?
Looking forward to crash 4, these three haven't aged well at all in my opinion. Are Microsoft even bothering to provide an excuse for not putting all their games on game pass now? It's been over a year since the acquisition, has it not?
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In July 2024?
This is a really incredible month.
Re: Wreckfest 2 Is Bringing Its 'Ultimate Driving Playground' To Xbox Series X|S
I'm also very excited for this. I would love to see it on game pass but will buy it if not.
Re: Another Title Has Been Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass This August
The original was phenomenal. This one not so much.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Hands On Preview - An Undeniable Star Wars Adventure Despite Its Flaws
The gameplay videos I've watched look, at best, utterly mediocre. Yet I keep seeing articles written by "journalists" that say it's actually really great and we should all be really excited to imbibe some more of Ubisoft's lukewarm vomit. Pure Xbox seem to be doing their job and providing genuine critique and balance, as I've come to expect. As for the others, the shilling is strong with this one.
Re: Here's Your First Look At Gameplay For 'Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions'
I'm certainly interested, keen to know how the different roles will be implemented.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Call Of Duty: MW3 On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
What on earth have they done to zombies? It's absolutely dreadful.
Re: Analyst Expects Xbox Game Pass To Bring In 'Almost $5.5bn' In 2025
Long may it continue.
Re: Review: Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess (Xbox) - A Colourful Slice Of Strategy Magic Dances Onto Game Pass
This is a really excellent game.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Gets Price Increases And New 'Standard' Subscription Tier
@Retron you've been riding a corpse? Pretty weird, bro.
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 3-16)
Really looking forward to golden idol and neon white.
Re: Former Redfall Studio Head Already Looking Forward To What's Next
@Misternobody You've answered every single question I had there, friend! Thanks very much. I might give it a go if I can get someone to join me.
Re: Former Redfall Studio Head Already Looking Forward To What's Next
Anyone played red fall recently? Is it worth going back to?
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Dev Talks Xbox Showcase Reveal, And That First-Person Perspective
I desperately hope this isn't "xbox's uncharted," as some commenters seem to hope. We can all only cross our fingers and pray that it doesn't turn out anything like modern tomb raider. I must confess this comment section makes me genuinely sad for gaming; a generation reared on utterly mediocre third person games doesn't bode well for the future.
Re: Xbox Apparently Could Have Shown Much More At This Year's Showcase
Where's Crash, Spyro, COD, warcraft etc. ??
Re: Xbox Apparently Could Have Shown Much More At This Year's Showcase
At this point I'm not really sure why they're keeping so much of their first party catalogue off game pass.
Re: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2024
A few highlights and things I'll either continue being, as we saw a lot of them last year, or start being cautiously optimistic for. However, far too many CG trailers for what will likely end up being forgettable, cookie-cutter action games, things we saw at last year's showcase that we're still waiting for and things that may or may not come some time next year. Nothing on the abk back catalogue.
Re: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Set For September Launch On Xbox
I mean, they basically confirmed several of my fears in the trailer and accompanying announcement without allaying a single doubt.
Re: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Set For September Launch On Xbox
I was excited for this. I am reasonably sure I'll still try it, but it looks awful.
Re: Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early June 2024
Highly recommend Bramble. Only about 5 hours or so, really wonderful game if you're into the genre.
Re: Report Claims Xbox Is Planning More Cuts Following Studio Closures
Wouldn't mind Todd Howard being offered one of those severance deals, to be honest.
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 2-16)
Wow, April is looking fantastic. If there isn't something in April you're at least looking forward to trying I really don't know what to say to you, except perhaps that you might want to try sewing, bouldering, yoga or any of various hobbies that might suit you better than gaming.
Re: Poll: Are You Picking Up Capcom's First $70 Game On Release?
Sounds like a buggy, micro transaction riddled mess. Not sure how it received 10/10's.
Re: Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In April 2024 So Far
Hope manor lords lives up to the hype and comes to xbox intact.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying The Star Wars: Battlefront 'Classic Collection'?
@GamingFan4Lyf you hate playing games with other people? Does that apply to all multiplayer games? Gosh, that's an odd thing to say. What do you mean exactly?
Re: Talking Point: Would You Be Interested In A New 'Multi-Subscription' Tier On Xbox?
@Carck haha, you speak for many of us.
Re: Game Pass Hits 34 Million Subs, Service Will Remain Exclusive To Xbox
I absolutely love the service, and I hopes it's profitable and continues for many years to come.
Re: Talking Point: How Important Is EA Play To You On Xbox Game Pass?
How often do you "engage" with EA games? What's wrong with the word "play?" Weird robotic marketing jargon.
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 25)
Already a huge phantom abyss fan and tried 1.0 yesterday. It's fantastic .Think I'll be playing it a lot. Reckon it's better than Indiana Jones will be.
Re: 'Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Gameplay Has Landed, And It Looks Awesome
Hmm, does it look awesome? I hope it will be good, the tiny amount of gameplay shown hasn't convinced me.
Re: Xbox Game Studios Reveals First Look At New Hideo Kojima Project 'OD'
This looks absolutely dreadful. It's kojima, so I expect it will turn out even worse than it looks. He may even top Death Stranding.
Re: Review: SteamWorld Build - Thunderful Drops A Stellar Steampunk Adventure Onto Xbox Game Pass
Absolutely love these Devs and the steam world series. Really looking forward to this.
Re: Reminder: Three New Xbox Releases Are Launching On Game Pass Next Week
Interested in all 3 of them
Re: Jusant Adds Multiple New Features In Free Xbox Game Pass Update
I think it's a nice game but the traversal was a lot more linear than I expected it to be.
Re: These Three Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (November 17-28)
Dune looks fantastic, hope the console controls have been reasonably well done.
Re: Blizzard President Says 'Players Have No Patience' And 'Want New Stuff Every Day'
Obviously I can only speak for myself, but I just want good, complete games that haven't been dissected so that portions can be sold later as microtransactions. I want reviewers to be able to review a finished game that won't later be altered by patches that add monetisation. In short, I basically want things that Blizzard and this turd are not currently providing. Though I don't doubt that there's a subsection of gamers behaving precisely as he says.
Re: 'Shooter-Skater' Rollerdrome Gets Xbox Game Pass Release Nov 28th
Awesome! Looking forward to this
Re: Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 31)
Wow, really excellent day for game pass. Wartales looks absolutely fantastic. Want to play all of them.
Re: Most Forza Motorsport Players Sticking To Single-Player, It Seems
I absolutely love the online for this game. It's some of the best MP gaming I've had in years.
Re: Cocoon Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 29)
Bramble is better than this...
Re: New Xbox Game Pass Title 'Cocoon' Is Getting Outstanding Reviews
I see! I actually did read and enjoy all of those reviews! I do very much appreciate the work and didn't Intend to be confrontational. I hope my comment wasn't taken as such. Was more offended on the sites behalf to think that you guys weren't getting review codes when you ought to be.
Re: New Xbox Game Pass Title 'Cocoon' Is Getting Outstanding Reviews
Seem like another superb addition to game pass. I can't wait to play it.
Is there a reason you guys aren't getting review codes early enough to do reviews before release, or do you not have enough reviewers? I feel like this isn't the first time.
Re: Kojima Shares Snaps Of Phil Spencer & Co. Visiting During Tokyo Game Show Week
@Kaloudz Couldn't agree more. He is without doubt one of the most overrated people in the entire industry.
Re: Party Animals: How To Get Free Skins With Special 'Gift' Codes
Am really enjoying the game. I hope it gets supported with new stages for a long time to come.
Re: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2023 Event
Phoenix Wright Trilogy is a nice little surprise.
Re: 'Party Animals' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 20)
For me, this launched at 9pm on the 20th, which meant I had no time to play it on my day off and back to work now. Pretty ridiculous launch time, I'd barely even call that launching on the 20th. Never heard of such a thing before.