I don't sub anymore, but ads are ok unless they are not REAL intrusive. Btw, does anyone know why the "Subscribe to Gamepass for £1" on XSX always ends up asking you to pay the full price. I go to select it and then get told to pay full cost.
@MaccaMUFC Just some games I don't like. Soon as it improves I'll sub again. All this " we won't miss you' crap from others here is stupid talk. Apparently we have to like the same games as others. Not allowed to have your own taste 🙄
Good there's patches coming. I noticed the creepy background sound kept cutting in and out for me while in Kalevala Knights Workshop. Especially in the office.
It's true what some people are saying. SF is lacking any kind of soul. I find it dull and boring. Forgetfull characters and don't get me started on the loading screens. Even the same animations of clicking the same buttons everytime on the ships panels no matter where you go. Very samey... I'm forcing myself to play it now and then because I paid for it, but it's a drag really. Somethings missing. I think FO and Elder Scrolls with be played for years to come, but I think SF is not in the same league.
A loading screen simulator isn't something I want to play for a long time. It's too dull and boring and I couldn't care less about the characters. Very forgetful. I'll be on my guard the next game they release. Regret buying it.
One thing I hate and its in their other games too. The utter jankiness of when you die. Your propelled at high speed across a room or even up high in space spinning around, legs flapping all over. Such lame crappy old engine physics. So annoying.
To me the character faces looks very close to games like Elder Scrolls. Only higher res/textures. Almost as if they used the same bloody engine as before. Either that or the same graphic designer. I'm sure half the voice actors will be the same too. Wonder how many different characters will have the exact same voice... just like before. I'm all for recycling but dont take the pi$$ lol
@inkling_shawn Me too. I remember having a 16k Speccy and my dad worked at an electronics firm (crosfields) and he brought home some memory chips. I either soldered them or it had IC sockets to upgrade to 48k. Can't remember that far back. Manic Miner was the first game I tried out.
@Sol4ris I have Everspace 2 on PC and it's damn good. There are some frustrating difficulty spikes here and there, but it is pretty addictive. Enough to keep you busy for a while at least.
@Dan1283 Totally agree. I play the pc more these days. Just cancelled my sub today. Great if it appeals to other folk but for me it's all trashy fillers. Sometimes I wish I'd bought the other console but I'm sure it gets trash as well. Ive subbed since the XSX was released and now it's really underwhelming. All the billions M$ fork out to aquire studio's and we still get poor stuff. I realise games take time to develop, but really I can't remember when I played something I really loved. Probably when the XSX was released really.
@Evilinsane Agree with you, but saddens me all the same. Was really hoping for something a tad different. Games today are too samey. The price considering an exclusive seems money poorly spent then. Seems the chinese are desperate... hence the exclusive bit. Think I'll wait for a cheapo pc key in a years time.
Ghostwire is a great game. Own it on PC. It looks great indeed but if you don't like games that get samey or repetitive, you may have an issue. I guess all games can get samey after awhile. You just tend to do the same stuff throught the game, over and over again. Just the way it is I guess.
Ive been on early access with Everspace 2 on PC since the beginning. Been a wild ride with updates and huge improvements. It's a great game and certainly something those space cadets should consider picking up. The first game was good, if a little samey, but this successor is brilliant stuff.
Many games arent even available on xsx, only through '360. If this is because they aren't selling then not surprised. They would make more cash if they didnt do things so bloody awkward.
High prices and thats digital downloads. Not like the old days when you had a nice box, manual and extras (map etc). No excuse for these greedy publishers.
@Fenbops Key sites are the way to go if you think it's expensive. Under £40 I think at the moment, but I think no Steam Keys though. Eneba is one of my fave trustworthy sites.
@Clankylad 2 was ok but the Malaria mechanic really jarred me. I will say though that it was 2 that made me jump from an AMD card to Nvidia. Will always remember that
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Re: Starfield, Indiana Jones And Many Other 'Xbox Exclusives' Could Be Heading To PS5
Not making enough dosh boys?
Re: Xbox Might Be Experimenting With Ads For Free Access To Game Pass
I don't sub anymore, but ads are ok unless they are not REAL intrusive. Btw, does anyone know why the "Subscribe to Gamepass for £1" on XSX always ends up asking you to pay the full price. I go to select it and then get told to pay full cost.
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 27 - December 1)
At last!!! Turok 3
Re: Reminder: Three New Xbox Releases Are Launching On Game Pass Next Week
@MaccaMUFC Just some games I don't like. Soon as it improves I'll sub again. All this " we won't miss you' crap from others here is stupid talk. Apparently we have to like the same games as others. Not allowed to have your own taste 🙄
Re: Reminder: Three New Xbox Releases Are Launching On Game Pass Next Week
Oh dear. No reason to re-sub with stuff like this.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Dev Working Towards 'Full Fix' For Audio Issues On Xbox Series X|S
@FatalBubbles Using 60. The 30 option was too yucky for me.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Dev Working Towards 'Full Fix' For Audio Issues On Xbox Series X|S
@FatalBubbles Agree here. It's pretty bad.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Dev Working Towards 'Full Fix' For Audio Issues On Xbox Series X|S
Good there's patches coming. I noticed the creepy background sound kept cutting in and out for me while in Kalevala Knights Workshop. Especially in the office.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Dev Reassures 'Worried' Fans About Xbox & PS5 Versions
Pre-ordered it for free with ms points. Friday can't come quick enough.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Game Would You Love To Play Again For The First Time?
F.E.A.R, Condemned and Fallout 3
Re: Cyberpunk's 2.0 Update Has Brought Out The Starfield Comparisons Again
It's true what some people are saying. SF is lacking any kind of soul. I find it dull and boring. Forgetfull characters and don't get me started on the loading screens. Even the same animations of clicking the same buttons everytime on the ships panels no matter where you go. Very samey... I'm forcing myself to play it now and then because I paid for it, but it's a drag really. Somethings missing. I think FO and Elder Scrolls with be played for years to come, but I think SF is not in the same league.
Re: Bethesda 'Ready' To Support Starfield For At Least Five Years
A loading screen simulator isn't something I want to play for a long time. It's too dull and boring and I couldn't care less about the characters. Very forgetful. I'll be on my guard the next game they release. Regret buying it.
Re: Starfield: The 10 Coolest Things We've Found So Far
One thing I hate and its in their other games too. The utter jankiness of when you die. Your propelled at high speed across a room or even up high in space spinning around, legs flapping all over. Such lame crappy old engine physics. So annoying.
Re: Bethesda Wants The Elder Scrolls 6 To Be 'The Ultimate Fantasy-World Simulator'
@Gonzo_Me Right back atcha!
Re: Bethesda Wants The Elder Scrolls 6 To Be 'The Ultimate Fantasy-World Simulator'
@GunValkyria thanks. Ive had my weetabix today
Re: Bethesda Wants The Elder Scrolls 6 To Be 'The Ultimate Fantasy-World Simulator'
@LoquaciousB What about me? I'm 58. I'll be gone by then.
Re: Talking Point: We're Officially Four Weeks Away From The Early Access Launch Of Starfield
To me the character faces looks very close to games like Elder Scrolls. Only higher res/textures. Almost as if they used the same bloody engine as before. Either that or the same graphic designer. I'm sure half the voice actors will be the same too. Wonder how many different characters will have the exact same voice... just like before. I'm all for recycling but dont take the pi$$ lol
Re: These 1400+ Games Are Included With Antstream Arcade On Xbox
@inkling_shawn Me too. I remember having a 16k Speccy and my dad worked at an electronics firm (crosfields) and he brought home some memory chips. I either soldered them or it had IC sockets to upgrade to 48k. Can't remember that far back. Manic Miner was the first game I tried out.
Re: Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2023 So Far
@Sol4ris If you don't mind some spoilers then check it out on youtube. Customizing your ships is good fun too.
Re: Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In August 2023 So Far
@Sol4ris I have Everspace 2 on PC and it's damn good. There are some frustrating difficulty spikes here and there, but it is pretty addictive. Enough to keep you busy for a while at least.
Re: Jim Ryan: Publishers 'Unanimously' Do Not Like Xbox Game Pass
@LordYellow Tools are useful :]
Re: Jim Ryan: Publishers 'Unanimously' Do Not Like Xbox Game Pass
I hardly think buying games that are £60+ being good value. Especially when they can be finished in less than 24hrs.
Re: Major Xbox Sale To Begin Next Week, First Few Discounts Revealed
Another reason not to buy day 1 really. Dead Island 2 release date hasn't been that long.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In June 2023
More rubbish yet again <sigh> sub cancelled!
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 18-30)
@Dan1283 Totally agree. I play the pc more these days. Just cancelled my sub today. Great if it appeals to other folk but for me it's all trashy fillers. Sometimes I wish I'd bought the other console but I'm sure it gets trash as well. Ive subbed since the XSX was released and now it's really underwhelming. All the billions M$ fork out to aquire studio's and we still get poor stuff. I realise games take time to develop, but really I can't remember when I played something I really loved. Probably when the XSX was released really.
Re: Review: Dead Island 2 - Long-In-Development Sequel Embraces The Absurd
'The Romeros' in that top pic must be a bit of homage to ol George
Re: Review: Dead Island 2 - Long-In-Development Sequel Embraces The Absurd
@Evilinsane Agree with you, but saddens me all the same. Was really hoping for something a tad different. Games today are too samey. The price considering an exclusive seems money poorly spent then. Seems the chinese are desperate... hence the exclusive bit. Think I'll wait for a cheapo pc key in a years time.
Re: Review: Dead Island 2 - Long-In-Development Sequel Embraces The Absurd
I was hoping for a higher score considering the years its been in development /sigh
Re: All Of These 60+ Games Are Included With Ubisoft Plus On Xbox
I own most of what I want from these guys. No thanx
Re: These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 4-18)
Ghostwire is a great game. Own it on PC. It looks great indeed but if you don't like games that get samey or repetitive, you may have an issue. I guess all games can get samey after awhile. You just tend to do the same stuff throught the game, over and over again. Just the way it is I guess.
Re: Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In April 2023
Task#1 isnt tracking for me either. Bloody irritating.
Re: Xbox Makes Changes To Microsoft Rewards Following 'Tracking' Issues
Very laggy app. I got nothing for 3 achievements the other day. Peed me right off.
Re: Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In April 2023 So Far
Ive been on early access with Everspace 2 on PC since the beginning. Been a wild ride with updates and huge improvements. It's a great game and certainly something those space cadets should consider picking up. The first game was good, if a little samey, but this successor is brilliant stuff.
Re: Here's What's Included In The Xbox February 2023 Update
Fix the slow download speeds. Something useful for a change instead of all this meh visual stuff.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Buy Less Third-Party Titles Because Of Xbox Game Pass?
I mainly buy games on PC. Just use XSX for Gamepass and the odd cheaper/Indie title. Also use it for BC games too.
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 9-21)
Atomic Heart is the only thing I have interest in.
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Looks Impressive In New 9 Minute Gameplay Demo
Gotta free game-key with my new motherboard. Sweet!
Re: These 18 Games Could Be Permanently Delisted On Xbox Next Week
Many games arent even available on xsx, only through '360. If this is because they aren't selling then not surprised. They would make more cash if they didnt do things so bloody awkward.
Re: Xbox Is Offering Absolutely Crazy 'Just For You' Deals Right Now, Over 90% Off AAA Titles
They haven't been doing so well lately. Not surprised these deals are available. Desperado for £££££
Re: Xbox Adds A Brand-New Dynamic Background For Series X|S Owners
Have the game on PC, but deffo putting on my xsx
Re: Dead Space Remake Scores Big With The Critics As First Reviews Go Live
"Shame it’s a bit too easy, though."
Ever heard of difficulty settings?
Re: Redfall 'Deluxe Upgrade' Leak Gives Us First Evidence Of Xbox Price Increases
High prices and thats digital downloads. Not like the old days when you had a nice box, manual and extras (map etc). No excuse for these greedy publishers.
Re: Dead Space Is 'A Purist's Remake' With 'Vastly Superior Visuals', Says IGN Preview
@Fenbops Key sites are the way to go if you think it's expensive. Under £40 I think at the moment, but I think no Steam Keys though. Eneba is one of my fave trustworthy sites.
Re: Random: Prince Harry Makes Headlines With Story About Diana Buying Him An Xbox
@Matthewnh Fantasy even?
Re: Random: Prince Harry Makes Headlines With Story About Diana Buying Him An Xbox
Can I honestly go to a website without Ging & Cringe being there? ffs
Re: 600+ New Deals Added To This Week's Xbox Sales (January 10-17)
@stvevan Only been out a month and a half. Not surprised with all the bugs and bad press.
Re: Video: Here's 14 Minutes Of Pre-Release 'High On Life' Gameplay
@nofriendo Yep, see what you mean
Re: Ubisoft Launched The Best Far Cry Ever 10 Years Ago This Week
@Clankylad 2 was ok but the Malaria mechanic really jarred me. I will say though that it was 2 that made me jump from an AMD card to Nvidia. Will always remember that
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Thing About Xbox Series X|S After Two Years?
Best: Quick Resume
Worst: Download Speeds
Re: Deals: All 10+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (November 1-8)
Rinse & Repeat yet again :/