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Really? REALLY?? A year?! Where on Earth did that go?!
That seems insane haha
It's been amazing, what a year for a comeback.
Like many on here, I check the site at least half a dozen times a day. It's the only site I use for my Xbox news.
Thanks for all the hard work Fraser and the rest of the Pure Xbox family this year, here's to many, many more!

I'm off! I've heard there's a riot over at Push Square!!

@Dezzy70 I never upgraded to a One X and never bought a 4K TV. I was well behind the tech curve so for this gen I decided to go all in and get myself bang upto date with it all.
A great decision so far.

@Senua Amazing mate!
I'm lucky enough to currently be enjoying a Series X and a next gen ready TV.
I've had a couple hiccups but ultimately it's been a pretty phenomenal experience so far

This Inside Infinite post is absolutely fantastic!
From the screen shots and exciting audio file to Staten's closing statement, everything just feels 'right' about this game.
I have faith it's gonna be the Halo game we need

Yeah that's great news!
After watching The Mandalorian I've really got my love for Star Wars back.
I'm playing through KotoR right now but will look forward to this next month

I've just played a couple hours or so and really enjoyed it!
Fun, solid gameplay that feels nice to play.
The world and setting draws you in. I even found myself reading all the journal entries to learn more.
The Destiny comparisons are way off, this is far more like Mass Effect.
Very impressed. I think it could be a fantastic game

No comments? All day? After THAT trailer?? Wow.
Great trailer and the gameplay for the Rogue class looks absolutely superb!
Cannot wait for this

This is a devastating blow
Talks have been going on for years now, I'm desperate to play the game on my Xbox!
With all the Final Fantasy titles coming over recently I was certain it was imminent.
Bad times.

EDIT: OK, that updated story changes things. Phil really putting in the effort! So it's coming. That's enough

I'm downloading Pillars 2 and Wreckfest, really excited for both, particularly Pillars!
I loved the first game and I've nearly bought the sequel dozens of times.
Great additions to GP this month

Yeah I like that a lot.
I love how creative the Halo community is.
If you're a Halo fan and have never spent much time on Halo Waypoint then I can't recommend it enough.
Snickerdoodle's Community Spotlight is a great celebration of all things Halo

PoE2!! Excellent

Lost Planet 2 is such an underrated game.
I thoroughly recommend it, especially with a mate

OG Xbox for me. Halo, Fable, KotoR, what a time to be alive 😍
I have to mention the 360 though. While the OG Xbox made me fall in love, the 360 with Oblivion, DOA4, Mass Effect and Gears definately 'put a ring on it' 😂

Off the back of the feedback the Series X enhancements have got, I decided to play the 8hr trial. A few hours in and I bought the full game and the expansion, £7.49 each. It completely surprised me, wasn't what I was expecting at all. A very deep and tactical shooter with a great setting and solid gameplay. It sings on Series X too 😊

I couldn't agree more. The fans have waited long enough.
A new Banjo game would be incredible news

Cannot wait for this!

Cannot wait for this! Fingers crossed it lives up to its pedigree

Oh the first, by a mile.
I was blown away when I played it at launch and played through it several times for the 1K.
With EA Play added to Game Pass I played it again recently on my Series X to see how it is. It looks and plays perfectly all these years later. Incredible game.

My friends and I quote these lines constantly. In ALL the games we play haha
Instead of "Tied the leader" though, we say "Justin Bieber"

I managed to get two Xbox Series X.
One for myself from the Microsoft Store during the first drop (a stressful nightmare)
Then a second for a mate from PC World a few weeks later (an absolute breeze)
We both absolutely love it 😁

I'd recommend the Christmas event that's currently going on in Dauntless, very fun
I also pop a Santa hat on Jin in Tekken 7 every year and take him online for some festive themed ranked matches. 'JINgle Bells' I call it
Failing that, you can't go wrong with a run about Freezeezy Peak on Banjo-Kazooie!

There is so much fun to be had with this collection. The campaigns never get old and are still an absolute joy to play. The multiplayer feels as exciting now as it always did too. My mates and I play regularly and always have a fantastic time

Game Pass. The greatest thing to happen to gaming since a gorilla stole an Italian plumbers woman

@FraserG Yeah I certainly echo the sentiments in this thread. Thanks to you and the rest of the team for all your hard work this year and for bringing back and growing such a wonderful gaming site.
Merry Christmas to everyone on the site!
Here's to a wonderful 2021 of gaming 😊

I've just finished playing through Dead Space again on Series X, still incredible all these years later 😊
Cannot wait for this new game, a real highlight from last night (this morning)

@NEStalgia Yes! I said it gave me Dishonoured/Thief vibes. My friends didn't get it and I haven't seen that idea echoed anywhere else? Thanks for showing it isn't just me haha

It looks cool but a huge departure from what we all know DA to be I feel?
Maybe I read it wrong but I didn't get 'Tactical RPG' from the trailer lol

Incredible game, legendary soundtrack 😍

Top notch advert that 😁

The D-pad is a thing of beauty. So clicky and precise 😁

I'll wade in first with an unpopular opinion. I think this is a great idea. Getting Halo out to as wide a gaming community as possible is well worth it. Halo hasn't been mainstream popular for years. The younger Fortnite players have no idea who John 117 is?! This will introduce the joy that is Halo to a whole new generation and I for one think that's great 😁

It's pre loaded and ready to go!
I've played it before too 😊
Thoroughly recommended.

I'll be honest, I had NO idea there were this many James Bond games?! 🤔

Currently playing it through on my Series X in stunning 4K and 120fps. Fantastic game!

'The Great Journey'
Let's hope this one ends a little better haha

3,594 different games played is what jumps out at me. An incredible stat and a testament to the hard work Xbox put in to Backwards Compatiblity 😊

Yep, sounds good to me!
I bought mine directly from Microsoft so hopefully it won't be too tricky 😁

@Medic_Alert I've downloaded it on your recommendation mate. I've heard great things, about time I gave it a go!
That's if I can pull myself away from 4K 120fps Ori 🤔😂

Wow, what a stunning controller and lovely gesture.
The way Xbox handles their business always makes me feel warm inside 😊

That interaction between Aaron and Shu is lovely 😊
We definately need a lot more of this. As has been mention a few times in this thread, I miss the days of Sony having a personality. Xbox seems to have pushed even further into fan engagement while Sony has dissappeared 😔

@Medic_Alert Yeah I'm the same mate, waited until Series X to play it. I should get my console delivered any second so tonight I can join you in admiring this amazing game

Mine's 'Out for Delivery'
I'm currently working from home and leap out of my seat and run to the window every time I hear a car haha

@FraserG As someone who will be firing up Ori day one for some 4K@120 goodness, this is good to hear!
I have a Samsung Q80T which I bought just for Series X so hopefully it'll all work OK 😊

The first will always be my fave.
The sequels are incredible of course but the original can never beaten 😁

It's had a bit of a mixed response in general but I think it looks great!
Very happy with this news 😁

@Olliemar28 Amen to that 😊

@FraserG I think I speak for all of us when I say it's an absolute pleasure to have you back mate 😁

Yes!! This is fantastic news 😁

@BAMozzy That's spot on mate. I was gonna comment but you've taken everything I wanted to say haha