@InterceptorAlpha I disagree. I subscribed at the end of December to ubisoft+ and played through / finished the Avatar game along with most of the achievements then played through / finished the new Prince of Persia and most achievements. In the middle of this I also played 1/4 or more of Assasins Creed Mirage and raced a few dozen races in The Crew Motorfest all before my subscription was up.
Now on the release of Skull & Bones I have subscribed again and will play S&B, finish AC Mirage, dive back into Division 2 with the new major overhaul with TU20 and all DLC included. That's another thing I like about the service, these games are the ultimate editions with extra content.
Sure these games are on sale a few months down the road but for $40 I have played through alot of content and didn't have to wait for them to become dirt cheap.
@InterceptorAlpha they said alot about Craftopia as well. Still no dedicated servers or crossplay with steam for gamepass versions of the game. I don't trust the Pocket Pair, they have abandoned games in the past and never delivered on their promises.
I started the game but I don't want to progress to far only to have to start over again if / when dedicated servers become a thing on Xbox. I'm not putting all my eggs into one basket banking on my single player save data transferring over to official servers. Would much rather be in a server full of people right from the start.
After looking into this Developer's previous game, Craftopia, I discovered crossplay was promised but never delivered, same for dedicated servers for Xbox. (
This doesn't give me much hope that I will ever get to play this game on server full of people. Four player coop with no matchmaking is archaic.
@InterceptorAlpha I'm only interested in playing this game if I can join a server full of people to play it with. That's why my hype has been smothered. I thought there was going to be official dedicated servers but evidently not. No interest in playing something like this by myself.
Unfortunately dedicated server will not be available on Xbox at launch so console players only get the 4 player coop session.
Personally this has taken alot of the wind out of the sails for my hype of this game. I don't want to play offline / friends only just to have to start over again when there are actual servers to play on.
@Gollum the first game runs at 60fps on ps5 now in the re-release they did for Switch and Playstation. So strange to release a new port for newer systems and not Xbox & no fps boost for the existing 360 version.
I wonder how widespread this issue is. BG3 shot up Xbox's most played list and has stayed on it since release so there's certainly alot of people still playing with this bug around.
I can wait for it to be on gamepass. Just subscribed to Ubisoft+ so I've got Avatar and ac mirage to play while waiting for January's gamepass additions and I'll also be able to play the new Prince of Persia game next month before my Ubisoft+ runs out.
Was hoping for more gamepass additions, there was barely any announcements in that regard. I was holding onto hope that either Robocop or Alan Wake 2 were headed to gamepass.
If this trial works like past one's you should be able to extend your gameplay past the 10 hour mark by signing into a new / different profile then going to the store page while signed into that profile and redeeming the free trial again then launch the game and while the game is running sign into your main profile and you should be able to keep going past 10 hours.
The reason this works is the game thinks you're using the the free trial time remaining of the new profile but in-game you're loading the saves of your main profile. This doesn't work with EA's 10 hour trials.
@Romans12 Unfortunately battlefield 2042 doesn't have a campaign. It's a multiplayer only game but can be played alone or with friends against bots populating your game if you don't want to play against real players.
It surprises me that these games don't have a time limit or something during these free play weekends. I have beaten / completed a few games that have been available this way, including last year's wwe 2k22.
Iron Harvest Complete Edition (very good RTS that plays alot like Company of Heroes.) , Bulleststorm Full Clip edition , Resident Evil 3 Remake , Tiny Tina's Wonderlands , Risk of Rain 1+2 bundle
It's weird seeing mw2 on the top paid and most played list but I can only ever seem to get into the same lobby over and over again like there's only those same 10-12 people playing.
I pre ordered the upgrade as soon as it showed up on the store. With my Microsoft rewards it only cost me $20, heck of a deal for early access and the first expansion. The cosmetics i probably won't actually use but the expansion alone for $20 sounds like a steal based on Bethesda's previous DLC's.
Perfect timing i just signed up to gamepass for $1 and out of curiosity created a new account afterwords to see if I could create multiple gamepass profiles for each month to get gamepass for $1 and it actually worked. Somehow gamepass is shared with all accounts on the Xbox so I don't need to buy gamepass for my 200+k gs account.
I could be playing CoD and Diablo 4 for $1 in the future with this and that's awesome.
Ubisoft really wants Ubi+ to fail on Xbox by the looks of things. Xbox users being treated as second rate citizens, paying more for the service than PC users but you get less.
Games with Gold really needs to reevaluate what games they give away. The excuse used to be Microsoft was focused on gamepass but now you have the new PS+ and they are offering AAA games in their essentials tier which is the same as GwG while still offering a catalogue of monthly games for extra & premium.
I currently buy Gamepass Ultimate from a key reseller for $5 so the price increase doesn't affect me.
If I was paying full price Gamepass would cost me $20 which simply isn't worth it. Especially the past couple months where its been heavy on indie games and duds like Redfall.
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Re: Skull & Bones Is Playable Early Thanks To Ubisoft Plus On Xbox
@InterceptorAlpha I disagree. I subscribed at the end of December to ubisoft+ and played through / finished the Avatar game along with most of the achievements then played through / finished the new Prince of Persia and most achievements. In the middle of this I also played 1/4 or more of Assasins Creed Mirage and raced a few dozen races in The Crew Motorfest all before my subscription was up.
Now on the release of Skull & Bones I have subscribed again and will play S&B, finish AC Mirage, dive back into Division 2 with the new major overhaul with TU20 and all DLC included. That's another thing I like about the service, these games are the ultimate editions with extra content.
Sure these games are on sale a few months down the road but for $40 I have played through alot of content and didn't have to wait for them to become dirt cheap.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Palworld On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
@InterceptorAlpha they said alot about Craftopia as well. Still no dedicated servers or crossplay with steam for gamepass versions of the game. I don't trust the Pocket Pair, they have abandoned games in the past and never delivered on their promises.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Palworld On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
I started the game but I don't want to progress to far only to have to start over again if / when dedicated servers become a thing on Xbox. I'm not putting all my eggs into one basket banking on my single player save data transferring over to official servers. Would much rather be in a server full of people right from the start.
Re: Palworld's Crazy Demand Is Causing Issues With Creating Multiplayer Worlds
After looking into this Developer's previous game, Craftopia, I discovered crossplay was promised but never delivered, same for dedicated servers for Xbox. (
This doesn't give me much hope that I will ever get to play this game on server full of people. Four player coop with no matchmaking is archaic.
Re: Hands On With Palworld: The New 'Pokémon-Like' For Xbox Game Pass
@InterceptorAlpha I'm only interested in playing this game if I can join a server full of people to play it with. That's why my hype has been smothered. I thought there was going to be official dedicated servers but evidently not. No interest in playing something like this by myself.
Re: Hands On With Palworld: The New 'Pokémon-Like' For Xbox Game Pass
Unfortunately dedicated server will not be available on Xbox at launch so console players only get the 4 player coop session.
Personally this has taken alot of the wind out of the sails for my hype of this game. I don't want to play offline / friends only just to have to start over again when there are actual servers to play on.
Re: Reaction: PS5 60FPS Mods Have Us Wishing For More 'FPS Boost' Titles On Xbox
@Gollum the first game runs at 60fps on ps5 now in the re-release they did for Switch and Playstation. So strange to release a new port for newer systems and not Xbox & no fps boost for the existing 360 version.
Re: EA Details New Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Just in time for it to be added to gamepass in two - three months.
Re: Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early January 2024
@Kaloudz next week. Microsoft announced the first batch of games last year on the the 10th, the second Tuesday of January last year.
Re: BG3 Dev Offers Workaround While Xbox Tries To Fix 'Unacceptable' Saving Issue
I wonder how widespread this issue is. BG3 shot up Xbox's most played list and has stayed on it since release so there's certainly alot of people still playing with this bug around.
Re: 'Like a Dragon' Dev Explains Why Infinite Wealth Isn't Launching On Game Pass
I can wait for it to be on gamepass. Just subscribed to Ubisoft+ so I've got Avatar and ac mirage to play while waiting for January's gamepass additions and I'll also be able to play the new Prince of Persia game next month before my Ubisoft+ runs out.
Re: Teardown Celebrates 2.5 Million Players With Free DLC Pack On Xbox
This game would have been the perfect day one gamepass game. Oh well, I can wait.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Says Its New-To-Xbox RPG 'Isn't Going To Be On Game Pass'
You made a big game, so it shouldn't be on gamepass?
Sounds like the CEO is trying to say we should buy the game pre owned instead. Y'know, fair price and all that.
Re: Redfall Fans Show Off Their 100+ Hour Playtimes On Xbox In 2023
I love how the video calling Redfall highly underrated showcased one of the biggest issues with the game, it's empty with hardly any enemies around.
Re: New Xbox Policy To Block Unauthorised Accessories
Adios Cronus & similar crutch / cheating devices.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade The Xbox 'Partner Preview' October Event?
Was hoping for more gamepass additions, there was barely any announcements in that regard. I was holding onto hope that either Robocop or Alan Wake 2 were headed to gamepass.
Re: Thanks To Starfield, UK Xbox Sales Enjoyed A Huge Increase In September
Sales jumped 136% but Sony's Playstation 5 still took the top spot? What does Xbox have to do to slow Playstation down?
Re: Diablo 4 Is Getting A Free Trial For Everyone On Xbox This Weekend
If this trial works like past one's you should be able to extend your gameplay past the 10 hour mark by signing into a new / different profile then going to the store page while signed into that profile and redeeming the free trial again then launch the game and while the game is running sign into your main profile and you should be able to keep going past 10 hours.
The reason this works is the game thinks you're using the the free trial time remaining of the new profile but in-game you're loading the saves of your main profile. This doesn't work with EA's 10 hour trials.
Re: Phil Spencer Explains Why ActiBlizz Titles Aren't Expected On Xbox Game Pass Just Yet
In other words they want to make sure Activisions games continue to sell this holiday season before they throw them up on gamepass un the new year.
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 12-15)
@Romans12 Unfortunately battlefield 2042 doesn't have a campaign. It's a multiplayer only game but can be played alone or with friends against bots populating your game if you don't want to play against real players.
Re: SEGA's 'Humankind' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 22)
I wish Darktide would shadow drop on gamepass.
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (August 3-6)
It surprises me that these games don't have a time limit or something during these free play weekends. I have beaten / completed a few games that have been available this way, including last year's wwe 2k22.
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023?
Iron Harvest Complete Edition (very good RTS that plays alot like Company of Heroes.) , Bulleststorm Full Clip edition , Resident Evil 3 Remake , Tiny Tina's Wonderlands , Risk of Rain 1+2 bundle
Re: These Are The Top-Selling Games In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023
It's weird seeing mw2 on the top paid and most played list but I can only ever seem to get into the same lobby over and over again like there's only those same 10-12 people playing.
Re: Xbox's Sarah Bond Accidentally Raises Hopes Of Elden Ring On Game Pass
Elden Ring & Pong Quest 🙃
Re: Poll: Are You Buying The 'Early Access Upgrade' For Starfield?
I pre ordered the upgrade as soon as it showed up on the store. With my Microsoft rewards it only cost me $20, heck of a deal for early access and the first expansion. The cosmetics i probably won't actually use but the expansion alone for $20 sounds like a steal based on Bethesda's previous DLC's.
Re: Xbox Wins FTC Court Case As Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction
Perfect timing i just signed up to gamepass for $1 and out of curiosity created a new account afterwords to see if I could create multiple gamepass profiles for each month to get gamepass for $1 and it actually worked. Somehow gamepass is shared with all accounts on the Xbox so I don't need to buy gamepass for my 200+k gs account.
I could be playing CoD and Diablo 4 for $1 in the future with this and that's awesome.
Re: Ubisoft's The Settlers: New Allies Is Finally Now Available On Xbox
Ubisoft really wants Ubi+ to fail on Xbox by the looks of things. Xbox users being treated as second rate citizens, paying more for the service than PC users but you get less.
Re: Xbox Games With Gold For July 2023 Announced
Games with Gold really needs to reevaluate what games they give away. The excuse used to be Microsoft was focused on gamepass but now you have the new PS+ and they are offering AAA games in their essentials tier which is the same as GwG while still offering a catalogue of monthly games for extra & premium.
Re: Poll: Will You Stay Subscribed To Xbox Game Pass After The Price Hike?
I currently buy Gamepass Ultimate from a key reseller for $5 so the price increase doesn't affect me.
If I was paying full price Gamepass would cost me $20 which simply isn't worth it. Especially the past couple months where its been heavy on indie games and duds like Redfall.