Maybe this will have a shrinkable 4K component to remove 4K textures like Hogwarts Legacy or Persona 5 Royal. - That shed quite a bit of GB when you drop the 4K for the Series S.
Not really into horror movies or gore, but I am actually looking forward to this game. The kind of mindless fun I have been looking for after a rough few months.
Frustrating that Sherlock Holmes games are so much cheaper on PS than Xbox at full price and sale. I wanted to also play on my Xbox but the PS Store deals are just too good to pass up.
I hope players realise MS aren't ever going to remove the adverts. They could change everything, but the adverts will remain. Relevant ads would certainly improve things somewhat.
An easy fix, allow players to change the tile size on the main dashboard. Tile sizes could be amended by tile or by tile strip.
That way you cover accessibility for those that require larger tiles and those than don't can make them smaller to see more of their themes.
Ubisoft is in a bit of a dry patch right now but once the new AC set of games, Avatar game, Skull & Bones plus other big titles drop there will be a big uplift in subscriptions. There are some really good looking games coming up for Ubi in the next 2-3 years.
Might be handy for when the new games come out, but I prob won't be using it otherwise as I already own the ubi games I like (Watch Dogs and Far Cry Series).
Brought one and they are pretty good. Definitely one of the better 3rd party wired controllers you can get at the price point and the Dolby Atmos is a great edition. Sensing some confirmation bias in the chat 😅
I think all games that are aiming to push tech should have the end of 2023 as a target date to drop last gen consoles. I'm pretty confident others will keep launching Xbox One and PS4 games esp well into 2025.
We are using our confirmation bias to assure ourselves that something we are invested in now will still be around in 10 years time because the past was wrong. One day consoles won't exisit - that day will come when they are no longer profitable to create/push software. Once cloud and internet tech improve, consoles are gone. Games will be digital and it will be all done through a much better looking screen than what we have today. Controllers and other accessories will be sold as needed. The timelines is dertermined by progression. Could be 5 years or 15 years.
@Moonglow More day one drops -like- Wo Long (Games I am interested in or haven't already brought). I would never say GP is short on date in date AA and Indie games. AAA 1st and 3rd party day in date is -currently- lacking however.
Honestly without even joking one of the worst games I have ever played, and I was a sucker who paid full price and launch because I generally wanted to give it a chance.
It wasn't as if anything worked. It was all so broken.
Just a reminder that my so called "pessimism " is due to owning an xbox console for nearly a decade with nowhere near the sort of output it should be achiveing vs the insane investment MS has put into the Xbox gaming divison. The project management has been factually proven to be poor year after year with missed launch dates, delays and unfinished games at launch for AAA games. There are some good indie games coming out, but when you have great hardware, you want cutting edge software to enjoy it on also in the 3rd year of this generation. The last few months have really fatigued me and I can see a few others moving that way too. Hopefully Forza Motorsport can push the needle in the right direction again and then a strong finish to 2023 should shore a lot of that up.
Xbox studios needs a major overall with project management. Too many years of mostly poor output and missed deadlines. I will be shocked if this game comes out by the end of June (the newest target date).
As much as the CMA can be a little over zealous, the market share in the UK for Xbox and Playstation is a lot closer to 50/50 so I can see why they are viewing it thier way.
I have this pre ordered on my PS5 due to the extra quest and features but If I did get it on my Series X I would 100% be flying to New Zealand on Monday and be playing the game at 11am UK time. I just couldn't justify to spend another £75 for 13 hours extra but if you aleady have it on Xbox thats a big bonus for deluxe edtion owners.
@smoreon The fact i can't use quick resume or play a lot of my xbox without the internet is the real issue here, esp as the internet is very unstable in my area. I have no issues on my Switch or PS5 which are themselves very security heavy so no idea why MS can justify it to be honest.Not every has access to stable and afforable internet as I said before.
Like the Xbox itself, a lof of Xbox games use the internet to do heavy memory lifting, so I can assume it is this. I can't even run quick resume or most of my games when my internet goes down.
Naturally people who are lucky enough to access affordable and stable internet won't worry about this.
Looks interesting, I am just curious what the diffuclty ramp will be. Ive never played any souls like games or really any fps games that require ultra timed reflexes. I navigate turn based and Yakuza games fine but I do wonder if this might take a signifcant amount of my free time to master. Being a Yakuza fan the game looks right up my street though.
At the end of the day it is 2 bilion dollar corps fighting over billion dollar deals to create billion dollar growth in an ever changing gaming market that is nearing saturation. I just brought all the consoles over time so I don't have to care who stops what and when.
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Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Appears To Have A Ridiculously Large Download Size On Xbox Series X
Maybe this will have a shrinkable 4K component to remove 4K textures like Hogwarts Legacy or Persona 5 Royal. - That shed quite a bit of GB when you drop the 4K for the Series S.
Re: Review: Dead Island 2 - Long-In-Development Sequel Embraces The Absurd
Not really into horror movies or gore, but I am actually looking forward to this game. The kind of mindless fun I have been looking for after a rough few months.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Dead Island 2
Good to see the above average rating for this game. Looks like it will be fun to play - which seems lost of on some "gamers".
Re: Ghostwire: Tokyo's Xbox Version Described As 'Big Disappointment' In Digital Foundry Tech Review
Seems to run alright on Series S
Re: Talking Point: What Have You Bought In The Xbox Spring Sale 2023?
Frustrating that Sherlock Holmes games are so much cheaper on PS than Xbox at full price and sale. I wanted to also play on my Xbox but the PS Store deals are just too good to pass up.
Re: Xbox Announces Plans To Make New Dashboard Feel Less 'Crowded'
I hope players realise MS aren't ever going to remove the adverts. They could change everything, but the adverts will remain. Relevant ads would certainly improve things somewhat.
An easy fix, allow players to change the tile size on the main dashboard. Tile sizes could be amended by tile or by tile strip.
That way you cover accessibility for those that require larger tiles and those than don't can make them smaller to see more of their themes.
Re: Xbox Fan Wins 'Game Pass For Life', But Shockingly Declines The Prize
US need to sort their weird tax system out
Re: Xbox Is Giving Away A Free Harry Potter Movie To Lucky Users
@Widey85 Where did you redeem? through a web browser or app? did you copy and paste the code or type it in?
Re: Ubisoft Says 'Great Content' Will Allow Its Subscription Service To Compete With Xbox Game Pass
Ubisoft is in a bit of a dry patch right now but once the new AC set of games, Avatar game, Skull & Bones plus other big titles drop there will be a big uplift in subscriptions. There are some really good looking games coming up for Ubi in the next 2-3 years.
Re: Xbox Fans Call On Bethesda To Delay Redfall Until 60FPS Is Ready
@Stamnoso Digital Foundry corrupted console gamers minds haha. FPS fetish used to be the preserve of the PC gamer.
Re: Xbox Is Giving Away A Free Harry Potter Movie To Lucky Users
Got mine, code worked fine in the UK for me.
Re: Ubisoft Plus Launches Today On Xbox, Full Lineup And Price Details Revealed
Might be handy for when the new games come out, but I prob won't be using it otherwise as I already own the ubi games I like (Watch Dogs and Far Cry Series).
Re: Xbox Fans Call On Bethesda To Delay Redfall Until 60FPS Is Ready
Maybe those people can just delay their purchase or when they begin playing rather that make everyone else wait.
Re: Redfall Will Only Run At 30FPS When It Launches On Xbox Series X And S
Honestly, I'm pretty sure most people who will try/play this game won't even know what 30fps even means.
Re: Talking Point: Show Of Hands, Who's Still Waiting For Hogwarts Legacy On Xbox One?
I think I will be curious to see how this runs on a PS4 pro or One X.
Re: Roundup: Three Games Receive New Release Dates For Xbox Game Pass
Looking forward to Coffee Talk 2! the first one was great.
Re: We're Giving Away Multiple Nacon Pro Compact Xbox Controllers (UK)
Brought one and they are pretty good. Definitely one of the better 3rd party wired controllers you can get at the price point and the Dolby Atmos is a great edition. Sensing some confirmation bias in the chat 😅
Re: Starfield Is Launching On Xbox This September, Developer Direct Arriving In June
September is my favourite month in the first half of the year
Re: Forza Motorsport Developer Update Hints At Post-Launch DLC Plans
I just want to know when the game is out
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Xbox One Version Delayed, Again
I think all games that are aiming to push tech should have the end of 2023 as a target date to drop last gen consoles. I'm pretty confident others will keep launching Xbox One and PS4 games esp well into 2025.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Xbox Controller Unveiled By Thrustmaster, And It's Officially Licensed
If nothing else it does look really cool!
Re: Microsoft President Questions Whether Gaming Consoles Will Still Be Around In 10 Years
We are using our confirmation bias to assure ourselves that something we are invested in now will still be around in 10 years time because the past was wrong. One day consoles won't exisit - that day will come when they are no longer profitable to create/push software. Once cloud and internet tech improve, consoles are gone. Games will be digital and it will be all done through a much better looking screen than what we have today. Controllers and other accessories will be sold as needed.
The timelines is dertermined by progression. Could be 5 years or 15 years.
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Shows Off Its Frantic Gameplay, Coming To Xbox This May
It looks like what I imagined a Marvel or DC game to be in the year 2023 - souless and online.
Re: Phil Spencer's Xbox Series S Travelled With Him To ActiBlizz Court Hearing
Some people seem to be real salty over cloud gaming.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy TV Series Reportedly In The Works At HBO
Would be interesting to see this on TV
Re: Microsoft And Sony Fail To Make Activision Blizzard Agreement At EU Court Hearing
The only COD I want is in my dinner.
Re: These Four Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 28 - March 3)
@Moonglow More day one drops -like- Wo Long (Games I am interested in or haven't already brought). I would never say GP is short on date in date AA and Indie games. AAA 1st and 3rd party day in date is -currently- lacking however.
Re: These Four Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 28 - March 3)
Gamepass always puts the games on that I already own like soul hackers 2.. grr. hoping for more launch day drops like Wo Long
Re: Saints Row's Disappointing Reboot 'Underperformed' For Embracer Group
Honestly without even joking one of the worst games I have ever played, and I was a sucker who paid full price and launch because I generally wanted to give it a chance.
It wasn't as if anything worked. It was all so broken.
Re: 'Wild Hearts' Is Going Down Well, But The Xbox Series S Version Is Getting Criticism
Wait this isn't a switch game? haha
Re: Bethesda Is 'Still Sorting Stuff Out' For Xbox's Upcoming Starfield Showcase
Just a reminder that my so called "pessimism " is due to owning an xbox console for nearly a decade with nowhere near the sort of output it should be achiveing vs the insane investment MS has put into the Xbox gaming divison. The project management has been factually proven to be poor year after year with missed launch dates, delays and unfinished games at launch for AAA games. There are some good indie games coming out, but when you have great hardware, you want cutting edge software to enjoy it on also in the 3rd year of this generation. The last few months have really fatigued me and I can see a few others moving that way too. Hopefully Forza Motorsport can push the needle in the right direction again and then a strong finish to 2023 should shore a lot of that up.
Re: Bethesda Is 'Still Sorting Stuff Out' For Xbox's Upcoming Starfield Showcase
Xbox studios needs a major overall with project management. Too many years of mostly poor output and missed deadlines. I will be shocked if this game comes out by the end of June (the newest target date).
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Sells 80% More Copies At UK Launch Than Elden Ring
A few thousand boycotted the game, and a few million brought it. A shock to nobody outside of the twitter and gaming media echo chamber.
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (February 9-12)
Really hope there is a Scarlet Nexus 2
Re: Microsoft CEO Suggests ActiBlizz Deal Would Help Xbox 'Compete' In Japan
As much as the CMA can be a little over zealous, the market share in the UK for Xbox and Playstation is a lot closer to 50/50 so I can see why they are viewing it thier way.
Re: Xbox Players Encouraged To Change Two Camera Settings In Hogwarts Legacy
I will give it a try! thankfully I haven't had too many issues so far apart from the robot voice!
Re: Roundup: Hogwarts Legacy Reviews Have Finally Arrived Ahead Of Xbox Launch
I can see the love poured into the game, and very happy that the hard working dev team will be rewarded with good review scores and huge sales.
Re: Review: Hogwarts Legacy - A Harry Potter Fan's Dream, The Best Game In Franchise History
Played a few hours myself now and I am loving it so far! Def agree with the 8-9 range.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox
I have this pre ordered on my PS5 due to the extra quest and features but If I did get it on my Series X I would 100% be flying to New Zealand on Monday and be playing the game at 11am UK time. I just couldn't justify to spend another £75 for 13 hours extra but if you aleady have it on Xbox thats a big bonus for deluxe edtion owners.
Re: Redfall Requires 'Persistent' Online Connection Even In Single-Player
@smoreon The fact i can't use quick resume or play a lot of my xbox without the internet is the real issue here, esp as the internet is very unstable in my area. I have no issues on my Switch or PS5 which are themselves very security heavy so no idea why MS can justify it to be honest.Not every has access to stable and afforable internet as I said before.
Re: Redfall Requires 'Persistent' Online Connection Even In Single-Player
Like the Xbox itself, a lof of Xbox games use the internet to do heavy memory lifting, so I can assume it is this. I can't even run quick resume or most of my games when my internet goes down.
Naturally people who are lucky enough to access affordable and stable internet won't worry about this.
Re: 'Wanted: Dead' Is An Upcoming Slasher From The Minds Behind Ninja Gaiden, And You Can Tell
Looks interesting, I am just curious what the diffuclty ramp will be. Ive never played any souls like games or really any fps games that require ultra timed reflexes. I navigate turn based and Yakuza games fine but I do wonder if this might take a signifcant amount of my free time to master. Being a Yakuza fan the game looks right up my street though.
Re: Microsoft Causes Confusion With Statement About Sony 'Excluding' Games From Xbox
At the end of the day it is 2 bilion dollar corps fighting over billion dollar deals to create billion dollar growth in an ever changing gaming market that is nearing saturation. I just brought all the consoles over time so I don't have to care who stops what and when.
Re: Review: High On Life - Bland Shooting Action Meets Stoner Humour That's An Acquired Taste
Just a reminder to try the game yourself on game pass rather than base your judgement on an individual's subjective opinion
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About 'High On Life' On Xbox Game Pass
Eurogamer and DF are meh. Funnily enough the EG youtube channel will be doing a playthrough of the game.
Re: Random: Kid Gets Arrested After Invading Game Awards 2022 & Ranting About Bill Clinton
Great to see Bill Clinton win something this year
Re: Roundup: Here's Everything That Was Revealed At The Game Awards 2022
Great to see Bill Clinton win something this year
Re: Feature: Our Predictions For The Game Awards 2022
Another hogwarts legacy trailer should be nailed on here.
Re: Review: Marvel's Midnight Suns: Firaxis Serves Up Another Stellar Slice Of Tactical Turn-Based Action
Played a few hours and I am enjoying it so far. I am enjoying the social elements and turn based gameplay.
Re: 'Evil West' Game Length Revealed By Developer Flying Wild Hog
I shall be picking this up when it goes on it's first sale, hopefully around Xmas. Looks interesting!