@Titntin I'm in a similar boat! It might not scream 'next-gen' but those frames should be cleaned up by launch and I'm sort of glad it still looks like a TDU game. I was half expecting them to take the name and just make ANY open world racer, but, for better or worse this looks like TDU3 if it launched as an Xbox One game right after 2 π
@Rmg0731 Yep, they've been like this for a while! But, seeing 2 turn 13 just made me think to do a reminder for folks who might have missed them. Fun as heck, these!
@Feffster You don't need the Xbox One version! Our install is coming up at 115gb and the main Series X version is 'GTA Online' with story mode as a separate add-on. You should see story mode in your manage game area...
@northernmonkey75 Yep I thought that. It's one of those really smooth/well frame paced 30FPS games that somehow feels nicer than it should? They did a great job in the tech department!
@Fiendish-Beaver We've seen US stores add it but not UK just yet. Id expect it to start going live tomorrow - keep your eyes on the GAME site would be my bet!
@ResiDanLeevil It doesn't really matter at all to be honest. Most of them are very loosely connected (Machine for Pigs was actually a different developer) but they're all in a different setting with a different lead character and such. I'd say play them in whatever order you fancy!
@Kaloudz I'm not sure tbh, maybe they would still be age-gated?! You never know, there might be some DLC bundled in that could count at in-game 18+ content.
@Rob3008 Nah I wouldn't say so. It does feel like some of the content has probably been 'held' for the Season Pass (maybe more maps/biomes to come), but nothing was intrusive to me. If you're not bothered about playing online you can even just skip linking your 2K account and never see the game's online features, like I did for most of the review period.
@awp69 They're still a priority for us, it's just a case of judging each game on whether we have the staff free at that time, and also on how much attention a certain game's review would get. We have a good few in the works for the coming days and weeks though, so keep an eye out!
@Tharsman I was saying to Fraser earlier, I remember the Xbox One being pushed massively in the UK a year or so after launch. We were getting deals thrown at us, my brother picked up some bundle where you literally got a free windows tablet thrown in π That sort of stuff might have skewed Xbox One in this region.
@Kaloudz Yep, this is a free update for all owners! I believe it worked like: base game owners get TW3 Next-gen base game, then if you own the DLC packs you also get those upgraded, if you don't you have to buy them on top... I think!
@BobCoffee Yep, it should be arriving later today! Devolver said "more details next week" last Tuesday when it was revealed and included in the Game Pass roundup.
@themightyant I heard him mention the system generally but didn't catch any specifics... to be honest I'm tangled up in this interview - it's a goldmine! π
@GeeEssEff It's just not realistic to 'give the transcript' - I'd basically be dropping a Phil essay onto the site π.
Look, we're just trying to cover as much Xbox-related news as we can, especially when Phil gives us all lots to talk about. Some people want to hear about Starfield, some about Redfall, and some about the general state of Xbox - just trying to cover our bases.
@GeeEssEff Redfall being 30FPS has been the biggest Xbox news story in months, probably since Developer Direct. If Phil went to another source and said to expect an update on Starfield performance, that'd be news, no? People are very interested in this sort of stuff.
@Sebatrox Our apologies on this one! @FraserG is enjoying a much deserved break this week and we've had to put our review focus into Redfall, understandably. Hopefully we'll get some more Game Pass reviews out in the coming weeks π
@clvr "My time did confirm that when Redfall is out on May 2 I'll want to have multiple instances going; a solo playthrough so I can explore corners and read notes to my heart's content, and at least one instance of a co-op game so I can learn more about all the characters" The other quote is 2 vs 4 because I wanted to show that there are differences there too. The video discusses all modes of play!
@Popeye86 I grabbed the FH4 Ultimate edition in the last sale and have played quite a bit on Deck. It's very solid on default settings using the 40Hz lock - a good option for sure!
@Kaloudz Nah, they're more like straight 2D platformers with 2.5D visuals. Think Rayman (visually) but less platforming and more physics-based puzzle solving and you're about there.
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Re: Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Extended Gameplay Debuted Ahead Of Xbox Launch
@Titntin I'm in a similar boat! It might not scream 'next-gen' but those frames should be cleaned up by launch and I'm sort of glad it still looks like a TDU game. I was half expecting them to take the name and just make ANY open world racer, but, for better or worse this looks like TDU3 if it launched as an Xbox One game right after 2 π
Re: Talking Point: Are These The Top Xbox Games Of 2023 So Far?
@sonicbooming Thanks for the list but we (and @HelloCraig) would love people to watch the video
Re: PSA: Crackdown 1 & 2 Are Still Free On Xbox As Sequel Turns 13
@Rmg0731 Yep, they've been like this for a while! But, seeing 2 turn 13 just made me think to do a reminder for folks who might have missed them. Fun as heck, these!
Re: GTA 5 Returns To Xbox Game Pass, Including Next-Gen Upgrade
@Feffster You don't need the Xbox One version! Our install is coming up at 115gb and the main Series X version is 'GTA Online' with story mode as a separate add-on. You should see story mode in your manage game area...
Re: Red Dead Redemption Rumours Point Towards Upcoming Remaster
@Scummbuddy I may have done Revolver dirty there... I'll just say I meant both games in the Redemption series specifically π
Re: Review: Layers Of Fear - A Gorgeous Take On A Pointless Remake
@northernmonkey75 Yep I thought that. It's one of those really smooth/well frame paced 30FPS games that somehow feels nicer than it should? They did a great job in the tech department!
Re: Poll: Are You Interested In Buying The Black Xbox Series S?
@Fiendish-Beaver My bad on helping with the Β£250 there... you're welcome! π
Re: Starfield 'Premium' & 'Constellation' Editions Offer 5 Days Early Access
@Fiendish-Beaver https://www.game.co.uk/en/games/starfield/?cm_sp=homepage--banner0--Starfield (!!!)
Re: Starfield 'Premium' & 'Constellation' Editions Offer 5 Days Early Access
@Fiendish-Beaver We've seen US stores add it but not UK just yet. Id expect it to start going live tomorrow - keep your eyes on the GAME site would be my bet!
Re: Bethesda's Huge Starfield Direct Gameplay Blowout Was Everything We Wanted
@Darylb88 About to cover all the editions in a moment here - my brain is trying to process everything Starfield related right now π
Re: Forge Is Getting Some Major Updates With Season 4 Of Halo Infinite
@TakeItEasy Nice! I'm hopping back in with Season 4 for sure
Re: Phil Spencer Sends Summer Game Fest Some Love Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
@Kaloudz Aaron is basically saying Summer Game Fest has passed on the torch to Xbox for their show. They've been tagged in for the next showcase π
Re: Western Digital Officially Announces Two New Xbox Expansion Cards
@LonelyMuthaShutYo yes
Re: Review: Amnesia: The Bunker - Frictional's Frightening Follow-Up Creeps Onto Xbox Game Pass
@ResiDanLeevil It doesn't really matter at all to be honest. Most of them are very loosely connected (Machine for Pigs was actually a different developer) but they're all in a different setting with a different lead character and such. I'd say play them in whatever order you fancy!
Re: Talking Point: Is There An Xbox Classic You Wish Was Backwards Compatible?
@Nightcrawler71 A couple of GOATs right there.
Re: Talking Point: Is There An Xbox Classic You Wish Was Backwards Compatible?
@rtr0GMR1 I played the original for the first time on back compat, fantastic game. I wonder why the sequel never made it?!
Re: Review: Amnesia: The Bunker - Frictional's Frightening Follow-Up Creeps Onto Xbox Game Pass
@YourNameHere Hopefully we see those patches shortly.
Re: Review: Amnesia: The Bunker - Frictional's Frightening Follow-Up Creeps Onto Xbox Game Pass
@Amigator I hope you enjoy your time with it!
Re: Starfield Special Edition Controller Box Leaks Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
@Kaloudz I'm not sure tbh, maybe they would still be age-gated?! You never know, there might be some DLC bundled in that could count at in-game 18+ content.
Re: Starfield Special Edition Controller Box Leaks Ahead Of Xbox Games Showcase
@Kaloudz It's probably something that's required because of the Starfield 'advertising'.
Re: Video: 10 Xbox Games To Play If You Like The Look Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
@Kaloudz I was ribbing @HelloCraig about him pronouncing Nintendo's ever-popular home console as an ES EN EE ES instead of a SNES. It's a SNESSSS π
Re: Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (May 18-21)
@Spider-Kev The Division 2 π
Re: Review: LEGO 2K Drive - An Open World Racer Where Side Missions Shine
@Rob3008 Nah I wouldn't say so. It does feel like some of the content has probably been 'held' for the Season Pass (maybe more maps/biomes to come), but nothing was intrusive to me. If you're not bothered about playing online you can even just skip linking your 2K account and never see the game's online features, like I did for most of the review period.
Re: Planet Of Lana's First Review Suggests It'll Be A Great Addition To Xbox Game Pass
@awp69 They're still a priority for us, it's just a case of judging each game on whether we have the staff free at that time, and also on how much attention a certain game's review would get.
We have a good few in the works for the coming days and weeks though, so keep an eye out!
Re: It Looks Like PlayStation Exclusive 'Stray' Is Coming To Xbox Soon
@CaptainCluck this is the energy I need today
Re: Xbox Series X|S Reaches 2 Million Sales In UK, Climbs Into Top 10 Fastest-Selling List
@Tharsman I was saying to Fraser earlier, I remember the Xbox One being pushed massively in the UK a year or so after launch. We were getting deals thrown at us, my brother picked up some bundle where you literally got a free windows tablet thrown in π
That sort of stuff might have skewed Xbox One in this region.
Re: Call Of Duty 2023 Reveal Reportedly Coming In August, Zombies Mode To Feature At Launch
@Kaloudz Apparently! Although it could be an updated version of Al Mazrah. Let's see I guess...
Re: The Witcher 3 Update 4.03 Continues To Improve Xbox Series X|S Performance
@Kaloudz Yep, this is a free update for all owners! I believe it worked like: base game owners get TW3 Next-gen base game, then if you own the DLC packs you also get those upgraded, if you don't you have to buy them on top... I think!
Re: Report: Activision Blizzard Hires Royal Family-Level Lawyer To Fight UK CMA
@Kaloudz Yep, I actually saw this before but was a wee bit late to the news so I just included it as a drop in here:
https://www.purexbox.com/features/poll-do-you-think-the-xbox-actiblizz-deal-will-still-go-ahead
We're hoping to see the back of said CMA posts soon π
Re: Weird West: Definitive Edition Brings Next-Gen Version To Xbox Game Pass Today (May 8)
@BobCoffee Yep, it should be arriving later today! Devolver said "more details next week" last Tuesday when it was revealed and included in the Game Pass roundup.
Re: These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 8-12)
@Lup yep, the existing dlc is coming to Xbox one!
Re: Is Xbox's Phil Spencer Already Playing The New Asus Gaming Handheld?
@themightyant I heard him mention the system generally but didn't catch any specifics... to be honest I'm tangled up in this interview - it's a goldmine! π
Re: Is Xbox's Phil Spencer Already Playing The New Asus Gaming Handheld?
@PsBoxSwitchOwner Yep, one more to go π
Re: Is Xbox's Phil Spencer Already Playing The New Asus Gaming Handheld?
@Kaloudz Real device yeah, comparable to the Steam Deck sort of thing. We're hoping to go hands on for some impressions on it!
Re: Xbox To Provide Update On Starfield's Frame Rate Ahead Of September Launch
@AlwaysPlaying We'd love to talk to Phil, that's the kind of thing we're gunning for as the site continues to grow. Hopefully one day!
Re: Xbox To Provide Update On Starfield's Frame Rate Ahead Of September Launch
@GeeEssEff It's just not realistic to 'give the transcript' - I'd basically be dropping a Phil essay onto the site π.
Look, we're just trying to cover as much Xbox-related news as we can, especially when Phil gives us all lots to talk about. Some people want to hear about Starfield, some about Redfall, and some about the general state of Xbox - just trying to cover our bases.
Re: Xbox To Provide Update On Starfield's Frame Rate Ahead Of September Launch
@GeeEssEff Redfall being 30FPS has been the biggest Xbox news story in months, probably since Developer Direct. If Phil went to another source and said to expect an update on Starfield performance, that'd be news, no? People are very interested in this sort of stuff.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Chiller 'Amnesia: The Bunker' Looks Scary As Hell In New Gameplay Demo
@Kaloudz If 'The Dark Descent' doesn't scare you then... hats off π
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox 'Needs To Improve' Its Development Process
@Microbius π
Re: Xbox Announces Extended Showcase 2023 Featuring 'In-Depth Interviews' & More
@Chaudy the main showcase is at a weekend, Sunday June 11th. This one is the extended show as a follow up on Tuesday June 13th. Both 10am PT!
Re: Striking Action RPG 'Ravenlok' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (May 4)
@Sebatrox Our apologies on this one! @FraserG is enjoying a much deserved break this week and we've had to put our review focus into Redfall, understandably. Hopefully we'll get some more Game Pass reviews out in the coming weeks π
Re: New Xbox Game Pass Ad Reminds Us Of What's Coming In 2023 And Beyond
@Moonglow muahaha you must pick your favourite Game Pass child π
Re: Video: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Xbox Series X Vs. Xbox Series S Comparison
@Nightcrawler71 unfortunately, we didn't get access to the game early enough to play and review it before launch :/
Re: Redfall: Release Date, Release Times & Download Size On Xbox Game Pass
@GamingFan4Lyf Yep! Arkane provided the global time schedule. Enjoy!!
Re: Redfall Final Preview Shows Huge Differences Between Solo And Co-Op Play
@clvr "My time did confirm that when Redfall is out on May 2 I'll want to have multiple instances going; a solo playthrough so I can explore corners and read notes to my heart's content, and at least one instance of a co-op game so I can learn more about all the characters"
The other quote is 2 vs 4 because I wanted to show that there are differences there too. The video discusses all modes of play!
Re: Deals: Xbox Game Studios Hosts Extensive Steam Sale (April 20 - May 4)
@Popeye86 It can easily eat up your Steam Deck playtime! Source: me π
Re: Deals: Xbox Game Studios Hosts Extensive Steam Sale (April 20 - May 4)
@Popeye86 I grabbed the FH4 Ultimate edition in the last sale and have played quite a bit on Deck. It's very solid on default settings using the 40Hz lock - a good option for sure!
Re: Xbox Co-Creator Thinks Microsoft 'Really Should' Have Made An Xbox Portable
@Ashadelo We like your thinkin
Re: 'Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy' Is Bringing Some Gorgeous Graphics To Xbox In Summer 2023
@Kaloudz Nah, they're more like straight 2D platformers with 2.5D visuals. Think Rayman (visually) but less platforming and more physics-based puzzle solving and you're about there.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077's 'Overdrive' Ray Tracing Upgrade Looks Incredible, But It's Only On PC For Now
@BrilliantBill π by the time CDPR is done with CP77 there might be a new console out!