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@VoidPunk When did you play the game?

Fable game play, Jade Empire remake, or Marcus Fenix Collection

@shoeses Yes! I love Deathspank! I admit I did not know there was a third game, though...

Vampire Survivors and possibly some Wild Hearts as my son has convinced me to give it a go

I feel like this article should've linked the information on The Lodestone. The open beta is only intended for brand-new players as active accounts will not be able to participate in the beta.

https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/6227b30652d0a9f45f1faec8efb3e71a8212d258

@RedDuck9 Both. The game must be purchased and you must have an active subscription to it.

Please bring back 1 vs 100! I had so much fun with that!

@Scummbuddy Maybe that's the official response for now? I feel like it's inevitable at this point. Not just Xbox, but all.

@JayJ
I read the same thing. A friend of mine is a service department manager and that rumor has come up a few times, so maybe something to it?

@AlwaysPlaying I immediately thought something similar...like they're trying to get Sony to the negotiating table for a potential sale.

The first time I played Xbox we bought the original console, Halo, and Star Wars Obi Wan for my buddy as a wedding gift. I remember playing Halo split screen with him the night before his wedding. Got my own Xbox some months later, with my favorite game being NFL 2K. Really wish EA hadn't been "granted" NFL exclusive license.

Continue Diablo IV, as I still haven't finished the campaign. Being an adult sucks...

Then sprinkle in some Fight Forever with my son for a change of pace.

Diablo IV...when my family lets me!

@PsBoxSwitchOwner regular price is $299, but you can find it for $289 or less depending on sales. I've seen it as low as $249 on sale.

I thought it was a solid show. I wished for more 2023 release dates, but Starfield is looking impressive, and I'll give Forza Motorsport a go when it's released. Avowed looks awesome...just wish it was coming this year. Cautiously optimistic about Star Wars Outlaws (not a big Ubisoft fan). Hellblade 2 looks amazing!

Diablo 4...no time for real life...

I kept looking at this game during the 360 days but never took the plunge. If it's a good remaster, I think I'll give it a try this time around.

Probably do some mopping up of missed achievements on games in the library until I start Diablo on Tuesday.

@Lup I just completed Ravenlok and enjoyed it!

@UltimateOtaku91 I would call that very unlikely I'm the near future. Maybe after a few seasons have launched?

@Fenbops but never blinks

I played Diablo 2 and 3 sparingly, but the beta weekends made me stoked for Diablo 4. Street Fighter 6 also looks cool, but I'll wait for reviews. I'm still hoping AEW Fight Forever gets released in June as rumored.

I will be slamming servers...when I can get the TV away from my wife and son as they fight over the Switch for TOTK.

How long before Sony outright buys Square Enix?

I'm wondering if rewards gets tweaked next. I haven't paid a subscription fee for game pass in months. Everything has been covered by rewards every month.

I throughly enjoyed this game, with the exception of maybe the end game where the big battles got to be a bit much. The setting was beautiful and a lovely contrast the the previous Bioshock games.

Longer queue on Friday, haven't waited more than 30 seconds to a minute Saturday. I've certainly enjoyed the free beta.

Diablo IV open beta...some Jedi Fallen Order to mix it up a bit

I don't see why Microsoft should...the Series S is a bigger seller than the Series X. Also they are clearly all-in with xCloud development, which does not require any such hardware upgrade.

@Sebatrox it is not

It's been fantastic so far and I'm happy to see it's already been renewed for season 2. It's a shame I've never completed the game, but I'm not really a fan of the stealth-focused game play. Maybe I need to try again for the 5th or 6th time...

I was "meh" toward Redfall at first, but today's showing makes me want to play it!

Funny how cable news is doing to a generation of people what our parents said video games would do to us.

I don't want to live in this planet anymore...

I don't think Halo leaving 343 is necessarily the answer, anyway. 343 is capable, but it seems from things I've read here and there they are highly disorganized with staff coming/going frequently. What they need is a consistent, smaller team with more focus from leadership.

I saw a mention of Halo going to Activision earlier in the thread. I don't think the acquisition is going to go through as it stands today. I think Activision may be split in order to complete it, with some assets sold elsewhere.

I'd rather see Halo go to another developer, but I'm afraid the Microsoft dictation to leadership will continue. They won't be allowed full creativity, only focusing on how to monetize as quickly as possible. I enjoyed Infinite's campaign, but seeing the sloppy support for the current multiplayer model is sad to see. Recent news as made things seem more gloomy.

Finally got around to playing Edith Finch...really wish I hadn't waited so long for that one!

Trying to play as much as I can of Nobody Saves the World before it leaves game pass.

I think I understand the point he's making, but I've played more than 10 indie titles in the past year that I otherwise would not have played because of game pass. While I know I don't fully know the reimbursement structure, it has to be better than not purchasing or playing the game at all.

There will be an adjustment period in the industry should the subscription service idea continue to grow, but I think it will only make it easier for indie titles to be made as companies look for lower cost games to add to the service, not AAA blockbuster budgets.

None of these will keep me up at night, but I know it's speculation. It does break my heart that Nobody Saves the World is leaving...

@Somebody I'm enjoying Tiny Tina's as well!

@TheSilverFalcon I hate achievements like that..."did you like the game? do it again!"

On PC I'm playing Life is Strange True Colors..on my X I'm playing Tiny Tina's and Persona 5. I neglected Persona for a while and I've come back to realize just how much there is to go...

Might be on my own here, but I loved Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion...silly fun that let me turn my brain off for a few hours and just have fun!

Also Beacon Pines was very enjoyable.

Sony's arguments simply don't make sense and can be applied to their own practices. At some point they will be called out for their bulls***.

High on Life and still a lot of Persona 5 Royal to go...

Is it the best game in terms of mechanics and animations? No...

Am I having a really good time? Yes!

That's the important par.

@cragis0001 I appreciate the optimism, but if SE was interested in porting to Xbox it would've happened by now. I played for a few years and I would love to see it ported, but I also just don't see it happening.

Like Nintendo? Who despite so many criticisms and some missteps have the most effective first-part lineup in gaming? Who sell massive amounts of hardware? Wow, that's such a bad thing to be...

This isn't the end of the deal, as so many speculate here. This is merely a legal tactic for the FTC to further review the deal and allow hearings for all sides to present their argument, including MS and Activision. It's a formality at this point. People preaching gloom and doom here need to settle down and let the process play out.

I don't really care about the story, I think the game looks like mindless fun and I'm still interested. I'm cheap, so I always wait for a sale anyway...

Persona 5 Royal will be keeping me busy for a long while, I suspect. I might sprinkle in some Halo Infinite with my son.