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I glady 100% completed the first one (except the one throphy which was asking me to shoot & kill the too much talking boy)
It was a blast (despite the way too vulgar sexual language in the later stage of the game, which I ignored it to keep my mental state healthy)
Overall, it was an exceptional (and fun) experience
I hope second game can be even better.
(Note: Some in-game musics were really boring and annoying. I hope they'll be replaced with better tunes)
Fingers crossed.

All usefull and meaningful improvements are welcome.
Truly...
But, if I am being honest:
Achievements must be (able) to give you the climax joy, you deserve.
Flat text and generic (and very short) sound, does not represent the hight of the achievement.
We need better representation for the figure of merit(s).

Some of these lovely games truly deserve HDR implementation.

If it is going to be really good, I am ready to wait until 2027
No problem.
I have enough game in the backlog.

Not played first 2 games.
So... I do not care if 3. one is confirmed or not.

I always been happy with my Xbox One S, just like my Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited Edition and also my Xbox (Yes! The very first one).
I am glad that I can enjoy my Xbox 360 games on my Xbox One S (with higher resolution and better frame rate).
Never gonna give away these consoles and the dozens of (physical) lovely games.
AAA gaming industry lost the confidence of us all. Good old games are pure gold now.

Dear friend @Lup
I am also happy that, I did not, either.
We got much better things to do

Dear friend @Fragslayer
You nailed it with your:
"It's impossible to answer you're question without knowing what they have cooking"
comment.
Thank you.

Dear friend @Cikajovazmaj
I can not agree more...

Without knowing the full specs and features, it is impossible to put a price tag.
...
I hope, it is going to be a 100% PC compatible console, which kindly let us to enjoy our GOG, Humble Bundle, Epic, Steam and Microbe-soft library games.
There should be (also) no blue-ray drive version which must be about 150 to 225 $ cheaper.
I did not buy Xbox Series X, just because, I did not wante to spend 100 to 120 $ more for disk drive which I was never going to use.
Also, additional Ssd socket must be future PCI-Express (PC) compatible. Not some weird non-industry hole.

My Xbox is still up & running.
Never gonna give it up.
Amazing media center & lovely game console.

Nier: Automata
Cocoon
Black Mesa

I am busy with different games lately, but I'll be very happy to try Clair Obscure in 2026.
I appreciate what they did and what they are still adding to the game.
I am guessing I'll enjoy it when I experience it.
Thank you for "out of the box thinking" approach.

Dear friend @Cakefish
I want it to be good as well...
Hopefully, even more than the previous one.
But it needs authenticity.

Dear friend @Cakefish
I 100% agree with you.
"Trailer does nothing for me" either.
Looks unnecessarly samey to the first game. Gives me the impression that "majority of the project is copy-paste from the previous game" which is kind'a lame.

Dear friend @BrownOwl
Not played FH4 yet but, I lean towards FH3 is the best (and/or most fun one) among all Forizon Saga.
Therefore, I agree with you.

(If) I'll be 100% honest about Forza Horizon 5;
I'll say, boring part(s) of Forza Horizon 5 was (and probaby still is) pretty lame, drowsy and a bit unbearable at times.
But, on the other hand;
Intriguing parts of Forza Horizon 5 is very good.
Kept me engaged all along (despite the bloat of copy-paste boring races all over the map)
Songs on Radio channels repeated too much at the degree of weary and even irksome. Needed more songs and maybe custom song selection channel managed by user.

I am happy that they share their happiness. So, we become partner to their positive feelings.
Compounding happiness right there...
Probably, it is the most urgent thing we need globaly... more than ever...

Dear friend @Chip-Douglas
Honestly, there are better feelings but, feeling of having a brand new console is also a very good one
No argue there...

Dear friend @bert0503
They are?
If so, I am happy that I never stumbled upon them.
So embarrassing...

I hope that move does not mean that "xbox underwear models are next".

Dear friend @BacklogBrad
I already skipped PS5 & Xbox Series S/X (whole current gen) all together. I am ready to do the same on next gen, as I have fully fledge PC.
If Microbe-soft manage to come up with;
1 - Stronger
2 - Cheaper
3 - Fully PC Compatible
console, I'll gladly buy it.
If not, no harm done.
I'll just wait for PS7 and next Xbox (if there would be any) as I utterly enjoy my backlog.
No problem.

I may turn on my Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited Edition and enjoy;
1 - Lost Odyssey
2 - Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary with (SBS) 3D Glasses
3 - Metal Gear Solid Trilogy HD Collection
4 - Forza Motorsports 3
5 - Dead Rising 2 - Off The Record

As a very happy owner of "Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited Edition"
I just can not agree more with number 3 "Cool Limited Edition Consoles"
Spot on.

Dear friend @TojoDragon84
My Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited Edition works just fine.
Never gonna leave it.
Just like my very first Xbox.
Both perfectly "up and running" in my room

I still remember and miss the lovely camera angles on replays.
Somehow it was more fun to watch replays rather then racing.
But you had to race to watch the replays, therefore it was a fun loop.
Those were the days...

As a very happy owner of;
1- Xbox (yes! The very first one)
2 - Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited
and
3 - Xbox One S
I expect nothing, to be honest...
But, I am ready to buy a hybrid (meaning "pc compatible console") if priced right and offers a good value.
I glady bought my first Xbox (over PS2) because it was (and still is) almost a Personal Computer.
If microbe-soft combines pc&console online stores and let the pc games & applications run on the new hybrid console, I'll be interested (Again! If priced right!).

@GamerScore200K
Right?

For a person, who hardpassed both Xbox Series S/X and PS5, I am ready to next gen consoles.
Lets roll on to it.
My wallet is ready.

It is not possible for me to divide (pick & choose) between

• Brutal Legend
• Psychonauts
• Psychonauts 2
  They are all lovely and valuable at the top level.
  I clicked on the Brutal Legend but (ideally) we were suppose to have (at least) 3 games to choose from Double Fine library.

Dear friend @stefan771
Can not agree more...
Thank you.
It is about time.

Dear friend @BacklogBrad
I bought my (very first) Xbox instead of Ps2, because it was (& still is, after all these years) superior "in every way".
How it was "never ended well"?
Please feel free to tell me...
...
When you come up with a product, which offers "better value" (in terms of hardware, software, features, games and applications) it is all that matters...
It is never been impossible as it was never been an unachievable standard. On the contrary, is it achieved multiple times by several different companies, in the past.
It is their job to do it... just like, it is not your or mine job to find excuses to justify their neglets.
I have my fully fledge pc and I have spent total of 0 (zero) penny to PS5 - Xbox Series S/X era. Because, both failed to offer "good value", I hard-passed both and increased my purchasing power (by not having them and investing instead). I can not be more happy. My wallet is ready for any & all good value products. I never buy overpriced and diluted consoles.
If sony and/or microbe-soft comes up with good value high tech consoles (pc competible or not) we can iron out and meet in the middle. If not, it is totally fine. No harm done. It is, nor your, neighter my fault...
Why should I complain, because my purchasing power increases on the side?

Dear friend @BacklogBrad
As you witness (at least) in last a few years, you should expect nothing but paradox, from microbe-soft. Because, it is what they deliver to gaming world.
Also;
Hardware wise, Xbox Series X was (& still is) superior to PS5.
Ok then... Why, stronger and higher tier Cpu+Gpu combo was not ended up with better results? It beats me. I can only assume direct x and/or some software issues hold the xbox series x back. No clue what really happened there. Maybe it is something to do with the operating system installed on consoles. Maybe open source operation system (and/or open source graphics libraries) runs the components better. No clue. Experts needs to explain what really happened in this generation.
All I know, Xbox Series X was cheaper on the market (when both console first released), because sony staged artificial shortage drama to apply price gauging for over diluted PS5.
I expect or demand nothing from microbe-soft & sony duo, for the next gen. Both damaged gaming world (almost hand in hand) and sank fortunes to the companies (like bungie, activision, blizzard...) for no reason. We are not here to cover up their poor and unprofessional decisions.
If they come up with, good value devices for the next gen, we can consider to get it (or not).
No harm done.
It is always better to invest in (physical) precious metals and bitcoin, rather than wasting our purchasing power to insatiable companies.
Because, it does not make any sense...

I am afraid, it does not matter now...
At least for me, cause I do not plan to get back to game pass, unless;
1 - microbe-soft announce & release a next gen. flagship console, superior to PS6 in every (both hardware & software wise) way
2 - Cheaper than PS6
3 - Backwards compatible
4 - It is also welcome to be pc compatible. Not a problem at all. It helps to combine online stores.
5 - Adequate ssd size options + allows us to add (what ever future pci-express slot compatible) ssd options.
6 - With and without blueray disk drive options. Digital version must be (at least) 100 $ cheaper.
7 - Good & effective cooling solution.

I am still happly using my;

• Two, xbox 360 controllers (Halo themed)
• One, Xbox one s controller
  both on my pc and consoles.
  Therefore, I am always open to solid & useful controllers.
  As long as it serves me well, years and years, why not?
  I am open to new options.

Dear friend @Cvantez
As you know, microbe-soft never gonna reveal, how hurtful hit they already received from game pass subscription cancelations.
Instead (as usual) they'll hide the truth, in order to be able to lie as "YOU SEE? NOTHING HAPPENED!!! YOU GO AHEAD AND OBEY YOUR BILLS!!!"
By the way;
They realize that they made a big mistake (Big Time!) by burying a fortune to activision/blizzard acquisition. So, they have to make people pay for that disaster.

Here is what already left gamepass: GAMERS!

Microbe-soft hard forked from the game pass, meaning:
Betrayed the original concensus and the protocol with the gamers.
So...
We can not come together again.
Deal is (unfortunately) broken, one sidedly.
We progress towards our own way. Microbe-soft hardforked from us and went it's own way.
So long... Good luck...
You are going to need it.

Dear friend @Exerion76
+1

I am sorry but, instant hardpass to "ads pass".
Never gonna waste my time, energy or attention.

Dear friend @NeutronBomb
As you know, it is possible (for companies) to do many unethical things. Such as:
1 - Stage artificial shortages
2 - Fake purchases
It is all for pumping F.O.M.O. and fixing prices against the customers.
Hopefully one day in the future, AntiTrust Laws will ve uphold again.

Double price of high end console for a single handheld is absolutely ridiculous.
I am not interested.
I'll wait for PS6 and next flagship Xbox (if it ever gets released, that is)

Dear friend @Tdx
You got a good taste.
Enjoy, Silksong.

Sounds good.
I'll download it soon.
Thank you.

I hope it turns out to be good... Despite the fact that expectation is contrary.

Highest rated game of 2025 is SilkSong...
Not because, it is the best game, all around (with every aspect) but it has the biggest impact on the modern gaming world.
Probably, rightfully so...

Dear friend @OldGamer999
I hope not!

Dear friend @Ricky-Spanish
I quoted it from Federation. As you know, Helldivers 2 is almost copy-paste from "StarShip Troopers" which is science fiction novel of Robert A. Heinlein.
We, souls gamers are independent and free individuals. We bow no one. We are here to kill gods and take down the powers that be.
We do that by, jolly co-operation. Help & protect weak and punish tyrants.
Militarism and/or patriotism is not a thing in souls world.
We are all human. Therefore, we value humanity before all.
Make no mistake...

Dear friend @Ricky-Spanish
You know what federation says:
"Everybody fights, nobody quits"
that is where jolly co-operation reaches to it's highest level of fun... and always complete the mission, hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder...

As I say, since mid 90's:
"There is no product, wrong pricing can not kill"