Wow I did not see that coming especially with all the positive hands on previews we have been seeing.... Not seen other reviews but a read of some of the comments sounds like this is the exception.
@Sol76 yeah I saw a few people were having luck on it and decided to try it but it just hangs when I select my home base. Music play and I am just left looking at the map. Tried it four times now.
I can get to the main menu on XSX but just hangs when I try and start a free flight, photo challenge or activity. Haven't tried Career but I figured I'd wait til it starts behaving before I try that...
I really want to buy it but I just kept bouncing off DOS2 like I have tried it seven or eight times and keep bouncing off before I get out of Fort Joy.
I reckon thats enough of a reason to assume this game isn't for me either...
Such a great game. A couple of my mates and I play once a week online (all 40-somethings with families etc) to catch up and this game has kept us amused for many weeks now.
Just started playing Jusant. Its a lot better than I was expecting (not having read or seen anything of it). Only issue I have is I am scared of heights and that does translate to games. As daft as that sounds I always feel a little wobbly when I play a game when I end up being up high.
St Frances Folly level in the original Tomb Raider still haunts me to this day!
I won't. I have a few Ubi games mostly picked up at low prices after they have been out a few months, making the whole subscription model (for me at least) a little redundant. I've had my fill of massive open-world games as well...
Of course, the day-one availability will prove a draw for some I just cant see this taking off, especially given the comparison to Game Pass. If this was say, £7.99 (or national equivalent) then it might be a different story
Nearly pulled the trigger on Mount & Blade on PS as its on sale but didn't. Unusual for me. As soon as I buy a game it usually appears on Game Pass within the month or if its not on sale when I buy it, it goes on sale shortly afterwards (yes Hitman 3 deluxe edition I am looking at you)...
I would have said Pentiment although I have only just started it. However, that was before I started playing Vampire Survivors. That was a surprise after switching it off first time I started played it because I didn't understand the 'no attack button' control scheme. Tried again and boy has that just clicked...
@NickramCTID The Philips G7000. Yup I had one of them too. In fact I still have it in the loft. An Atari it wasn't but I still have very fond memories playing it as a kid...
@Dr_Luigi "I did another gold conversion to ultimate today so have another 3 years for £128."
Excuse my naivity but I didn't realise this still worked! I still have 2 years of GP so not really something I can do right now but I thought that was a small window when GP first launched.
@GamingFan4Lyf I did not know that. I new about updates in Energy Saver but I didn't know about it picking up new downloads that were queued. Thanks for sharing.
I think this highlights an interesting point. If you go and buy a game weeks/months after it was released and reviewed, looking at scores at release could tell a wrong story. I have on occasion had to google "post-launch updates" for a game to see if anything has been done to rectify issues at launch.
The state some games are launched in, followed by quick promises of fixes by their studios, it feels like there's a need to re-review certain games after a period of time.
It's an unfortunate state brought about by the quality (or lack thereof) that some games are launched in knowing there is the ability to patch afterwards.
Flight Sim hands down and I play Snowrunner, Train Sim World and become strangely addicted to Power Wash Sim and House Flipper.... Bought myself the Hotas One and slowly flying myself around the world one short flight at a time...
Fortunate enough to have both consoles from each generation but always felt 'closer' and more invested to Xbox. I'm not into the whole Xbox vs PS arguments but I've always bought more games for the Xbox console in a generation than the comparative PS console from the same generation...
I am sure I have tried the Sail Forth demo before. I believe this should have released a couple of years ago. Sailing, exploration with some light combat. I do like a ship based game so am interested in this when it finally arrives...
Just started playing and dropped down to an area that I can't get back from. Only armed with a stick and despite running past enemies I am only finding tougher and tougher foes further. Given the cute style I wasnt expecting the early game to be quite so challenging (or I am just rubbish ). I really want to like it, I love collecting the manual, the style and the presentation but already I am up against a brick wall...
In the midst of converting my loft into a gaming den so this would be a nice novelty addition. Whether theres actually any chance of getting one in the UK is another thing. The Game website wasn't exactly robust when it came to buying either the XSX or PS5... I hope I am wrong but can't help but think this is going to be a perfect scalpers Christmas bonus....
This is the reason I grabbed a Series X before I thought I might or was able to! Last MSFS was 98. Even managed to bag a HOTAS 1; which in the interim has encouraged me to dip back into ED and feeling like I should have bought one years ago! So looking forward to it...
Stupid question...what does the N/A mean? Assume for some games that this FPS boost isn't available for the X but it is for the S and vice versa. Just seems strange that in the case of Steep that theres a boost for the Series S but not the X. Or am I missing something? Its early and I havent had a coffee yet...
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Re: Review: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Xbox) - A MachineGames Misfire
Wow I did not see that coming especially with all the positive hands on previews we have been seeing.... Not seen other reviews but a read of some of the comments sounds like this is the exception.
Re: Flight Simulator 2024 Developer Issues 'Sincere' Apology Following Turbulent Release
@Sol76 yeah I saw a few people were having luck on it and decided to try it but it just hangs when I select my home base. Music play and I am just left looking at the map. Tried it four times now.
Re: Flight Simulator 2024 Developer Issues 'Sincere' Apology Following Turbulent Release
I can get to the main menu on XSX but just hangs when I try and start a free flight, photo challenge or activity. Haven't tried Career but I figured I'd wait til it starts behaving before I try that...
Re: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Have Drastically Lower Install Sizes
My current install with all free world updates and only 1 or 2 DLC planes is over 300gb... The updates are so big now. This is welcome news...
Re: 'Core Keeper' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (August 27)
Started playing it tonight and couldn't put it down. I'm a sucker for this type of game...
Re: Talking Point: What Convinced You To Pick Xbox In The First Place?
@somnambulance Same here. Played it at a mates and knew I had to get one...
Re: Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 28)
@ParsnipHero Yeah saw that. Wondering what time Diablo drops. Going to guess its around 5pm GMT.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Receives Three Updates In The Same Day For Xbox Series X|S
I really want to buy it but I just kept bouncing off DOS2 like I have tried it seven or eight times and keep bouncing off before I get out of Fort Joy.
I reckon thats enough of a reason to assume this game isn't for me either...
Re: Poll: How Excited Are You For Diablo 4 On Xbox Game Pass?
Held off on buying it and will definitely give it a go when it arrives on GP. Had a blast playing D3 on Xbox and Switch.
Re: Ubisoft's 'Quadruple-A' Game Skull & Bones Is Already Getting Price Cuts
Didn't the same thing happen with Riders Republic way back when? As a previous comment has stated, its not a surprise for Ubisoft games is it...
Re: Grounded Set To Be Transformed By New Forge-Like 'Playgrounds' Update
Such a great game. A couple of my mates and I play once a week online (all 40-somethings with families etc) to catch up and this game has kept us amused for many weeks now.
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 31)
Just started playing Jusant. Its a lot better than I was expecting (not having read or seen anything of it). Only issue I have is I am scared of heights and that does translate to games. As daft as that sounds I always feel a little wobbly when I play a game when I end up being up high.
St Frances Folly level in the original Tomb Raider still haunts me to this day!
Re: Talking Point: Have You Tried Ubisoft Plus On Xbox Yet?
I won't. I have a few Ubi games mostly picked up at low prices after they have been out a few months, making the whole subscription model (for me at least) a little redundant. I've had my fill of massive open-world games as well...
Of course, the day-one availability will prove a draw for some I just cant see this taking off, especially given the comparison to Game Pass. If this was say, £7.99 (or national equivalent) then it might be a different story
Re: Roundup: Three Games Receive New Release Dates For Xbox Game Pass
I am not sure about Coffee Talk to be honest. Its not enough like Texas Chainsaw Massacre for it to be of interest to me...
Re: Xbox Games With Gold For March 2023 Announced
Surprisingly good month. Sudden Strike 4 looks like its worth a dabble after dipping my toes back into RTS with AOE3 last month...
Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 9-21)
Nearly pulled the trigger on Mount & Blade on PS as its on sale but didn't. Unusual for me. As soon as I buy a game it usually appears on Game Pass within the month or if its not on sale when I buy it, it goes on sale shortly afterwards (yes Hitman 3 deluxe edition I am looking at you)...
Re: Deals: Xbox Countdown Sale 2022 Now Live, 800+ Games Discounted
@Chuffer The same thing occurred to me when I clicked buy!
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In November?
I would have said Pentiment although I have only just started it. However, that was before I started playing Vampire Survivors. That was a surprise after switching it off first time I started played it because I didn't understand the 'no attack button' control scheme. Tried again and boy has that just clicked...
Re: Hands On: Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration - A Lovingly Crafted History Lesson
@NickramCTID The Philips G7000. Yup I had one of them too. In fact I still have it in the loft. An Atari it wasn't but I still have very fond memories playing it as a kid...
Re: Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 20)
@Dr_Luigi Thanks for the info. I remember that warm feeling of buying three years of gold and then having it convert to GP Ultimate...
Re: Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 20)
@Dr_Luigi "I did another gold conversion to ultimate today so have another 3 years for £128."
Excuse my naivity but I didn't realise this still worked! I still have 2 years of GP so not really something I can do right now but I thought that was a small window when GP first launched.
Re: Microsoft Is Adding A New Energy Usage Menu For Your Xbox
@GamingFan4Lyf I did not know that. I new about updates in Energy Saver but I didn't know about it picking up new downloads that were queued. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Talking Point: Which 'Bad' Games Have Had The Best Comeback Stories?
I think this highlights an interesting point. If you go and buy a game weeks/months after it was released and reviewed, looking at scores at release could tell a wrong story. I have on occasion had to google "post-launch updates" for a game to see if anything has been done to rectify issues at launch.
The state some games are launched in, followed by quick promises of fixes by their studios, it feels like there's a need to re-review certain games after a period of time.
It's an unfortunate state brought about by the quality (or lack thereof) that some games are launched in knowing there is the ability to patch afterwards.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Ever Bought An Xbox Design Lab Controller?
@UltimateOtaku91 I have been toying around with creating a joker themed one too...
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (September 20)
Is it the same release time for Shipbreaker i.e. 5pm BST?
Re: These 8 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (August 16-30)
Coffee Talk used to be on GP and left didn't it? Could have sworn I played it a bit before....
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Series 10 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Downloading now. Look forward to getting into Hot Wheels later!
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Simulation Games Is Your Favourite On Xbox Game Pass?
Flight Sim hands down and I play Snowrunner, Train Sim World and become strangely addicted to Power Wash Sim and House Flipper....
Bought myself the Hotas One and slowly flying myself around the world one short flight at a time...
Re: Talking Point: Did The Series X|S Bring You Back To Xbox? If So, How Come?
Fortunate enough to have both consoles from each generation but always felt 'closer' and more invested to Xbox. I'm not into the whole Xbox vs PS arguments but I've always bought more games for the Xbox console in a generation than the comparative PS console from the same generation...
Re: Surprise! House Flipper Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
Just started playing it and its strangely addictive and relaxing which isnt at all like what DIY / housework is like....
Cleaning isn't getting done because I am playing a game about cleaning.
Re: Surprise! House Flipper Is Now Available On Xbox Game Pass
@K1LLEGAL "man the painting really does become a chore"
So pretty realistic then??
Re: Xbox Summer Demo Event 2022 Now Live, 34 Games Available
I am sure I have tried the Sail Forth demo before. I believe this should have released a couple of years ago. Sailing, exploration with some light combat. I do like a ship based game so am interested in this when it finally arrives...
Re: Three Games Are Unexpectedly Free On The Xbox Store Right Now
@Banjo- Thank you. 1st link worrked. Showed the Install To button.
Thanks mate. Much appreciated.
Re: Three Games Are Unexpectedly Free On The Xbox Store Right Now
All available in UK.
However despite showing as available in Gold, Hydro Thunder Hurricane is showing as Not Available to download when select it.
Re: Review: Tunic - This Zelda-Esque Adventure Was Worth The Wait
Just started playing and dropped down to an area that I can't get back from. Only armed with a stick and despite running past enemies I am only finding tougher and tougher foes further. Given the cute style I wasnt expecting the early game to be quite so challenging (or I am just rubbish ). I really want to like it, I love collecting the manual, the style and the presentation but already I am up against a brick wall...
Re: Four Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (March 10)
@bowzoid Yeah me too. I am sure I have 'played' this already...
Re: Quick Resume And Share Button Changes Headline March Xbox Update
Nice to see some meaningful and genuinely useful updates to the UI. Really loving Quick Resume.
Do we know when this update will be available?
Edit: Available today! My bad...
Re: Video: Xbox Exec Provides A Closer Look At The Series X Mini Fridge
In the midst of converting my loft into a gaming den so this would be a nice novelty addition. Whether theres actually any chance of getting one in the UK is another thing. The Game website wasn't exactly robust when it came to buying either the XSX or PS5... I hope I am wrong but can't help but think this is going to be a perfect scalpers Christmas bonus....
Re: Sensible Soccer's Spiritual Successor Kicks Off On Xbox In 2022
The hours I spent on Sensible World of Soccer on the Amiga... happy days!
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Microsoft Flight Simulator For Xbox Series X|S
@Halucigens Good to see I am not the only one watching videos to get Hotas/Controller settings!!
Re: Everything You Need To Know About Microsoft Flight Simulator On Xbox Game Pass
This is the reason I grabbed a Series X before I thought I might or was able to! Last MSFS was 98. Even managed to bag a HOTAS 1; which in the interim has encouraged me to dip back into ED and feeling like I should have bought one years ago! So looking forward to it...
Re: All FPS Boost Games On Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S
@FraserG That makes perfect sense. I am glad there is a no stupid questions policy! Thank you...
Re: All FPS Boost Games On Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S
Stupid question...what does the N/A mean? Assume for some games that this FPS boost isn't available for the X but it is for the S and vice versa. Just seems strange that in the case of Steep that theres a boost for the Series S but not the X. Or am I missing something? Its early and I havent had a coffee yet...
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon & Leaving Soon In July 2021
MFS 2020 is the one for me. So glad I managed to bag a Series X last month all ready for it...
Re: Review: The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout (Xbox 360)
I have just taken the plunge with Biggest Loser as Play.com are selling it for £12.99... May make the choice easier...