New game plus in Starfield. I'm looking forward to getting different Lodge outcomes in future NG+. Also started my 7th playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077. Nomad Valerie. Liking the changes to stats and skills.
On a UC mission fighting terrormorphs, I had pneumonia and frostbite so severe that both my oxygen and health were being drained as I moved. Proper felt the conditions on that one. Loved it though, gave an extra edge to that critical mission.
I was a bit gutted when I first read that there was a lot of loading screens and no actual travel into planet atmospheres but I just love watching my beautiful ships takeoff, land and cruise in the little cutscenes.
I picked Gotham Knights up in the recent sale and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It's far from the mess that people on the internet would have you believe.
I love some of the random ships that hail you with different dilemmas. Like the African salesman trying to get me to renew my ship warranty, or a school teacher asking for ship parts with the inquisitive kids in the background asking if she's talking to pirates. It just makes you smile.
Absolutely loving it. I'm really impressed by the voice acting, especially for a Bethesda game, and the lip sync is one of the best I've seen since Horizon Forbidden West. I only wish that the player protagonist was voiced to give them a bit of character. I'd also like a 'hide spacesuit' option for when in ships and structures.
The only glitch I've had is during a takeoff cutscene where my ship took off but it was also still on the ground. It just looked as if its soul was departing to ship heaven.
Honestly, I'm not too bothered about it, I only wish that the loading times were a little faster. Although, loading screens just from going in and out of buildings and lifts is a bummer after playing Cyberpunk 2077.
Starfield. I'm really getting into it now that I've got quite a few quests on the go. Just passed the flight combat simulator exam for the UC Vanguard. Got annihilated in the fifth wave though.
The character creation is pretty good. I managed to make a young looking female and have made her a space scoundrel who grew up on the streets of Neon. Can't wait to get proper stuck in later today.
I caved and bought the upgrade for early access. I'm in work tomorrow morning so i'll have a nap at around 10pm tonight and set my alarm for 1am to get a few hours in.
Being a ghost in Bolivia in the still beautiful looking Ghost Recon Wildlands on Series X.
Also investigating bullying cases in a school in Lost Judgement on PS5.
@Darude84 When I first played this on release (PS4 version), every single side job and fixer mission was available straight away which cluttered the map and made it seem daunting as to where to start. After the patches, you'd only get a few side jobs and fixer missions at first and more would become available after completing them and also depending on your street cred level. It made the game much better and wouldn't stress you out with the map littered with icons.
I think the game is best played as a linear story driven game rather than an open world game. Letting the story missions take you to different parts of Night City and the Badlands rather that going off and exploring them yourself just feels better. Johnny is a lot more talkative that way, too.
Star Wars Outlaws for me. Even based off a mere 10 minutes of gameplay, Kay Vess looks and sounds more interesting than any Disney Star Wars characters I've seen in while.
Just picked up my new Series X from Argos so I'll be setting that up. Think I'll try the free trial of PGA Tour over this weekend as well as more Diablo IV on PS5.
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Re: Need More 'Bluey' In Your Life? Xbox Reveals Custom Series X Console
I always think that custom consoles and peripherals look cheap and tacky but this one looks really good.
Re: Cyberpunk's 2.0 Update Has Brought Out The Starfield Comparisons Again
If I could take anything from Starfield to implement into other games it would be the lip sync technology. It's very good.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 30 - October 1)
New game plus in Starfield. I'm looking forward to getting different Lodge outcomes in future NG+.
Also started my 7th playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077. Nomad Valerie. Liking the changes to stats and skills.
Re: During Development, Bethesda 'Nerfed' How Much Damage Planets Could Cause In Starfield
On a UC mission fighting terrormorphs, I had pneumonia and frostbite so severe that both my oxygen and health were being drained as I moved. Proper felt the conditions on that one. Loved it though, gave an extra edge to that critical mission.
Re: Starfield Update 1.7.33 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I've only just had the Warning incoming storm status disappear. It'd been stuck in my suit status for most of the game.
@Dround87 Same. I was gutted because it looked great in the mannequin case.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 23-24)
Starfield. Still loving it after around 120 hours. Strewth!
Re: Talking Point: Where Does Starfield Rank In Your Top Games Of 2023?
Best game I've played this year so far, alongside Hogwarts Legacy. I've not played Baldur's Gate 3 or Phantom Liberty yet though.
Re: Starfield Has Already Surpassed 10 Million Players
I was a bit gutted when I first read that there was a lot of loading screens and no actual travel into planet atmospheres but I just love watching my beautiful ships takeoff, land and cruise in the little cutscenes.
Re: Starfield Has Already Surpassed 10 Million Players
I'm currently a UC undercover agent rooted within the Crimson Fleet. Thing is, I'm actually starting to enjoy being a pirate. Brilliant mission this.
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 19 - October 3)
I picked Gotham Knights up in the recent sale and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It's far from the mess that people on the internet would have you believe.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 16-17)
Tearing up the galaxy with Andreja in the wonderful Starfield.
Re: Bethesda Announces Six 'Top-Requested' Features Coming Soon To Starfield
That eat prompt button will be godsend. So many snacks I pass up on because micromanagement is a mission in itself.
Re: Starfield: The 10 Coolest Things We've Found So Far
I love some of the random ships that hail you with different dilemmas. Like the African salesman trying to get me to renew my ship warranty, or a school teacher asking for ship parts with the inquisitive kids in the background asking if she's talking to pirates. It just makes you smile.
Re: The Next Mass Effect Could Drop Andromeda's Open World Elements
I hope they keep the combat from Andromeda. It was great fun causing mayhem with combos.
Re: Poll: Based On What You've Played So Far, What Score Would You Give Starfield?
9/10. Best game I've played since Cyberpunk 2077.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 9-10)
Starfield baby! Stellar game.
Re: 13 Useful Mechanics Starfield Doesn't Tell You About
I was chuffed when one of my photos popped up as a loading screen. Great feature.
Re: Starfield Is Now Bethesda's Biggest Game Launch Of All Time
Absolutely loving it. I'm really impressed by the voice acting, especially for a Bethesda game, and the lip sync is one of the best I've seen since Horizon Forbidden West.
I only wish that the player protagonist was voiced to give them a bit of character. I'd also like a 'hide spacesuit' option for when in ships and structures.
Re: Starfield Players Warn Of 'Major' Bug And How To Avoid / Fix It
The only glitch I've had is during a takeoff cutscene where my ship took off but it was also still on the ground. It just looked as if its soul was departing to ship heaven.
Re: Ready For Launch! Starfield Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Just got the Star Eagle ship from doing the Freestar Ranger quest line. Loved flashing my badge at perps during conversations.
Re: Streamer Proves You Can Fly All The Way To 'Pluto' In Starfield
Reminds me of a delivery mission to a certain outpost in Elite Dangerous. Took yonks to get way out there. Payed well though.
Re: Starfield: Our #1 Top Tip For New Players
I've just joined the Freestar Raiders in Akila City. I love this place, it's got that whole Firefly feel about it with the western themes.
Re: Starfield's Game Pass Upgrade Is Currently The Best-Selling Item On Xbox
23 hours in. Absolutely loving it so far.
Re: Poll: Starfield Explorers, What Do You Think Of Fast Travel So Far?
Honestly, I'm not too bothered about it, I only wish that the loading times were a little faster. Although, loading screens just from going in and out of buildings and lifts is a bummer after playing Cyberpunk 2077.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 2-3)
Starfield. I'm really getting into it now that I've got quite a few quests on the go. Just passed the flight combat simulator exam for the UC Vanguard. Got annihilated in the fifth wave though.
Re: Early Access Players, What Are Your First Impressions Of Starfield?
I'm digging it so far. Only just landed on New Atlantis after around 5 and a half hours. I like exploring.
Character models and lip sync are very decent but the menus and text are super bland.
Re: It's Time! Starfield Early Access Is Now Available On Xbox & PC
The character creation is pretty good. I managed to make a young looking female and have made her a space scoundrel who grew up on the streets of Neon. Can't wait to get proper stuck in later today.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Think Of Starfield So Far
Sounds good to me.
Re: Starfield Fans, What Are Your Plans Over The Next Few Days?
I caved and bought the upgrade for early access. I'm in work tomorrow morning so i'll have a nap at around 10pm tonight and set my alarm for 1am to get a few hours in.
Re: 'Beyond Good And Evil 20th Anniversary Edition' Xbox Rating Surfaces Online
Please have a invert Y axis option.
Re: Starfield 'Children Of The Sky' Music Video Is Here, And It's Giving Us The Chills
I watched it on mute. Well better.
Re: Starfield Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox & PC
I feel dirty paying £31 just to play a game 5 days earlier than release but if this reviews well then Bethesda can have my bloody money.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Ever Bought An Xbox For One Specific Game?
I bought a 360 just for Mass Effect. Well got my money's worth with the amount of times I played the game.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 26-27)
Being a ghost in Bolivia in the still beautiful looking Ghost Recon Wildlands on Series X.
Also investigating bullying cases in a school in Lost Judgement on PS5.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In September 2023
Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty. That's me sorted until the new year.
Re: Far Cry's New Director Is Teasing 'Big Things' Ahead For The Series
I mostly enjoyed FC6. Female Dani and Chorizo made it a lot more tolerable than most of the other characters.
I'd love it if Ubisoft continued with a voiced protagonist for the next Far Cry.
Re: These Four Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 17 - September 5)
Might blast through Firewatch before Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3 consume my life.
Re: Starfield Backstory Reveals What Happened Leading Up To 2330 A.D.
I hope there's techno-necromancers on Alpha Centauri just like Gary the prophet believed.
Re: Reaction: Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port Highlights How Amazing Xbox Backwards Compatibility Is
I remember downloading Fallout 4 when I first bought a Series S and was gobsmacked with how crisp and smooth it played. Loved it all over again.
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2023?
Gotham Knights. Easily the best £20 I've spent in a while.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 22-23)
Gotham Knights. Cracking game this and almost as good as the Arkham games, in my opinion. Definitely doesn't deserve the negativity surrounding it.
Re: It's Official! Stray Launches On Xbox Consoles This August
This was a game I put on to chill out to. Hearing those little cat pads walking on floors and pipes is bliss.
Re: Todd Howard Explains Why Starfield At 30FPS Will 'Feel Great' On Xbox Series X|S
I'm more disappointed with the fact that the player character is a mute again. Really enjoyed the voiced Nora/Nate in Fallout 4.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.63 Includes A Performance Fix On Xbox
@Darude84 When I first played this on release (PS4 version), every single side job and fixer mission was available straight away which cluttered the map and made it seem daunting as to where to start. After the patches, you'd only get a few side jobs and fixer missions at first and more would become available after completing them and also depending on your street cred level. It made the game much better and wouldn't stress you out with the map littered with icons.
I think the game is best played as a linear story driven game rather than an open world game. Letting the story missions take you to different parts of Night City and the Badlands rather that going off and exploring them yourself just feels better. Johnny is a lot more talkative that way, too.
Bloody love this game.
Re: Talking Point: What Was The Best Surprise Of This Year's Xbox Summer Showcases?
Star Wars Outlaws for me. Even based off a mere 10 minutes of gameplay, Kay Vess looks and sounds more interesting than any Disney Star Wars characters I've seen in while.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 17-18)
Just picked up my new Series X from Argos so I'll be setting that up. Think I'll try the free trial of PGA Tour over this weekend as well as more Diablo IV on PS5.
Re: Digital Foundry Posts Huge Breakdown On Why Starfield Runs At 30FPS On Xbox
Just bought myself a Series X for this game so I hope it doesn't disappoint.
Re: Xbox Exec: If Starfield Released Today It'd Have The Fewest Bugs Of Any Bethesda Launch
I still have nightmares about Skyrim on PS3.
Re: Starfield's Xbox File Size Is 125GB, According To Microsoft Store Page
I'm seriously thinking of upgrading to a Series X for this game.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Launches This September On Xbox Series X|S
V mixing it with Keanu and Idris. Major leagues.