That is a god awful sound, isn’t ASMR supposed to be soothing? I get that this game just isn’t for me, but usually I can at least see the appeal in games that aren’t.
I had to pick “Other,” so they can acquire Child of Light and I can finally get a second game. Otherwise, Tom Clancy, maybe we can finally get new Splinter Cell.
This is a rare weekend that I actually get a good amount of gaming time. I’ll continue making my way through Tails of Iron and Avowed. I also grabbed Captain Toad Treasure Tracker, so I’ll spend some time with that. Finally, I randomly decided to throw on Burnout Paradise last night. I’m not much of a race game fan but I enjoy Burnout, I was having a great time with it last night.
@Fiendish-Beaver you’re arguing with a country that named a sport “football” that has little to do with feet and the sport that has EVERYTHING to do with feet they call “soccer.” Best not to dwell on such things.
(I’m an American, we have an annoying knack for wanting to do things differently.”
I’ve been loving Turbo Overkill on Steam Deck. Colin was talking about it on Sacred Symbols and I thought it sounded great. I managed to get it for under $4 on CD Keys. I might also play some Avowed if I get a chance after the kids go to bed.
@Kaloudz you’re not kidding, I’ll be in the middle of cooking dinner or doing the dishes, my wife will be sitting next to the kids and they’ll come into the kitchen to ask me for something. Really? Mommy is right there and she’ll gladly help you! Then, of course, if I am the one there offering help it’s usually, “I want mommy!” or “No! Mommy do it!” As far as sickness goes, I don’t know what you’re talking about, I love when I’m holding my daughter and she is facing away from me but the second she has to sneeze she turns to do it directly into my face and/or open mouth. It’s great! Then of course, you and your significant other get sick after by the kids feel better, so it’s not like you get to rest or relax because they feel better and want everything. My wife gets mad at me because I’m not the “I’m sick, so I’m dying and this is the end of the world type,” I’m the “Sigh, I’m sick, dishes need to get done, dinner needs to get made, kids need help with homework,” kind of person. She likes that I’m not the typical guy that reverts to being a child when I’m sick but she hates that I won’t rest when I really need it. You know what though, seeing my kids grow and shape their personalities is awesome. My son and I went to get haircuts yesterday and as we were leaving this random gentleman said, “You have great kids. They’re so well behaved.” There’s very few feelings better than that as a parent because it reassures you that you’re doing your best.
@16BitHero @Kaloudz this has been the best online interaction I’ve had in quite a while! Roblox is a terrifying place, my son will live without it, I don’t trust people enough to let him on that.
Rare Replay is one of the most underrated bundles in gaming. There’s so many incredible games on there for such a low price, especially if you have Game Pass.
I can absolutely confirm that my kids are sleep terrorists. I can get five hours a night max between getting the kids to bed and what time I get up, it is VERY rare that I get that thanks to my kids waking me most nights. Most of my gaming these days is on Steam Deck or I force myself to stay up on weekends just to get some game time in. But they’re worth the exhaustion and missing of my favorite hobby.
I lucked out and was able to pick out my daughter’s name, Maya, named after my favorite Borderlands character and, even though the name was picked before I learned this, a character in my favorite piece of fiction Stormlight Archive.
(Also, four middle names is wild!)
@Kaloudz @Kaloudz I wish I knew so I could give you an answer. My son has asked about Roblox a few times but there’s no chance in hell I’m letting him play that. Otherwise I just have a tendency to grab games on Game Pass I’m pretty sure he’ll enjoy, most of the time I’m right.
@Kaloudz I bought it at release and messed around with it a bit here and there. I really should get back into it, there’s so many great games on there. Plus, I can introduce my kids to more of the classics. I love that they aren’t bias against games just because they’re old or don’t look as good as modern games. My seven year old will play anything I recommend him, my four year old will play anything her brother plays. 😂
@Kaloudz oh man, so many wonderful wasted nights with friends playing Perfect Dark’s multiplayer. Simpler times when games didn’t take 100 hours to beat and there weren’t enough tutorials to fill the credits of a college degree. 🤣
@Kaloudz I’m glad I’m not alone on that one. I always love the idea of those games but then I start them and drop them pretty quick. I don’t have the mental fortitude to deep dive into them to figure them out. I was pretty good with Midnight Suns but every time I had to go to the abbey I’d get bored and stop playing for too long so I’d have to keep relearning the game.
@Kaloudz that’s honestly my biggest concern. I don’t get enough game time to deal with a bunch of complicated systems to learn, that’s why I stick with mindlessly dismantling demons in games like Doom instead.
I’m tempted by this one. I haven’t played a game in this genre since Rollercoaster Tycoon on 360. It’s not usually my cup of tea, but every now and then one grabs my attention.
@Kaloudz I’m not a poker player whatsoever, but I gave this a try because of all of the praise it was getting. It’s a fantastic game, it’s the poster child of “just one more round.”
@Medic_alert I’m right there with you, it’s somehow nothing special, but really great at the same time. My biggest complaint is that enemies don’t repopulate because the combat is easily the best part and I’d really like to be able to just run around grinding.
I started Drova Forsaken Kin on my Steam Deck this week. It’s such an incredible game, the combat is fun, I love the leveling system, the world is well thought out, it’s gorgeous, the story is intriguing, and it has some pretty good humor (looking at you dog that stole my meat while I was petting you). I highly recommend it if you enjoy tough RPGs.
This looks like the Gundam game I’ve always wanted but never got (from the ones I’ve tried). My concern is there was no mention of a solo game made, if it’s multiplayer only I have no interest in this.
@OnePunchDante I meant to say it’s considered to be an awful game. I’m with you, I love it. It has its jankiness, but that’s part of the fun with it. When I want something mindless to jump into just to have fun, that’s one of my main go to games. I haven’t tried co-op yet, most people I game with either hate it or haven’t played it.
I’m playing a good amount this weekend. My main focus is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. I’ve been playing Lies of P on Steam Deck. I also fired up Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, which plays as beautifully as I remember. Finally, I played a game that i believe I’m the only person on the planet that enjoys it, Crackdown 3. It’s considered an awful game, but I have fun every time I play it.
I finally sat down and spent more than fifteen minutes at a time with Indy, it’s a really fun game. I also started Kingdom Come Deliverance recently, so I’ll be playing that as well. It’s realism is something that would normally put me off of a game, but it really works with KCD.
Possibly Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but I doubt I’ll get the time. If not I might squeeze in some Cyberpunk and Megaman X Drive Offline on Steam Deck.
A year later and I’ve still only spent about a minute and a half on it before deleting it. I knew it wasn’t for me, so I’m not sure why I even downloaded it.
I’m slowly making my way through Metaphor on Xbox, I sadly haven’t gotten much console gaming time lately. Persona 5 Royal has gotten more love on Steam Deck while I wait in line for my kids to get out of school.
I have no nostalgia for these games, I never played them on PlayStation, but even with that, I’d say it’s a solid 8. They aren’t the best games but they’re fun, and good for what they are.
@Scrubchub I thought Death Stranding looked terrible and was such a ridiculous concept for a game, but I heard them talking about it on Sacred Symbols and it caught my interest. I’ve now bought it on PS5 and for Steam Deck. It’s an extremely weird game that I never would have expected to fall in love with but I did. It’s somehow a very relaxing yet intense game at the same time. It has great atmosphere, incredible music, and a unique but fun gameplay loop. At the price Xbox has it for I truly can’t recommend it enough.
I cannot wait for this game, it’s one of my most anticipated games of next year, so far. Everything I’ve seen about it so far looks great. I couldn’t care less about Sweet Baby being involved, I really wish people would get over them. Personally, if they were involved with swapping the main character from a white woman to a black woman, I think they made a smart move, it makes sense for the story and setting.
(Fun fact that’s coming from a white male… sorry, “woke” white male.) RAAARRRRRRR INCLUSION!
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Re: Poll: What Score Would You Give Atomfall On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
I really can’t judge yet, I’ve only played 30-45 minutes m, but I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve played.
Re: 'ASMR Slicing' Has Become An Unlikely Top Seller On The Xbox Store
That is a god awful sound, isn’t ASMR supposed to be soothing? I get that this game just isn’t for me, but usually I can at least see the appeal in games that aren’t.
Re: Pick One: If Xbox Acquired One Ubisoft IP, Which Should It Be?
I had to pick “Other,” so they can acquire Child of Light and I can finally get a second game. Otherwise, Tom Clancy, maybe we can finally get new Splinter Cell.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Trying Out This Week's Day One Xbox Game Pass Release?
This game is absolutely not for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 15-16)
This is a rare weekend that I actually get a good amount of gaming time. I’ll continue making my way through Tails of Iron and Avowed. I also grabbed Captain Toad Treasure Tracker, so I’ll spend some time with that. Finally, I randomly decided to throw on Burnout Paradise last night. I’m not much of a race game fan but I enjoy Burnout, I was having a great time with it last night.
Re: 'Serious' Update Glitch Begins Resetting Some Xbox Consoles To Factory Settings
@Kaloudz apparently mostly just a headache
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In March 2025
@Fiendish-Beaver I won’t pretend to defend my country … for many reasons lately 🤣
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In March 2025
@Fiendish-Beaver you’re arguing with a country that named a sport “football” that has little to do with feet and the sport that has EVERYTHING to do with feet they call “soccer.” Best not to dwell on such things.
(I’m an American, we have an annoying knack for wanting to do things differently.”
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited For Xbox's Next Major First-Party Release In April?
I’m cautiously excited for this. It looks great but I hated We Happy Few. Of course they aren’t the same game, so I’ll be going in with an open mind.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 1-2)
I’ve been loving Turbo Overkill on Steam Deck. Colin was talking about it on Sacred Symbols and I thought it sounded great. I managed to get it for under $4 on CD Keys. I might also play some Avowed if I get a chance after the kids go to bed.
Re: 'Terminator 2D: No Fate' Announced For Xbox, And It's Out This September
This one trailer jumped this game up towards the top of my most anticipated games, this looks incredible.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
@Kaloudz kids are jerks! But they’re great. 🤣
@16BitHero I won’t lie, I completely forgot which article this was too, we kind of took it over with random banter … I’m ok with it! Have a great day!
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
@Kaloudz you’re not kidding, I’ll be in the middle of cooking dinner or doing the dishes, my wife will be sitting next to the kids and they’ll come into the kitchen to ask me for something. Really? Mommy is right there and she’ll gladly help you! Then, of course, if I am the one there offering help it’s usually, “I want mommy!” or “No! Mommy do it!”
As far as sickness goes, I don’t know what you’re talking about, I love when I’m holding my daughter and she is facing away from me but the second she has to sneeze she turns to do it directly into my face and/or open mouth. It’s great! Then of course, you and your significant other get sick after by the kids feel better, so it’s not like you get to rest or relax because they feel better and want everything. My wife gets mad at me because I’m not the “I’m sick, so I’m dying and this is the end of the world type,” I’m the “Sigh, I’m sick, dishes need to get done, dinner needs to get made, kids need help with homework,” kind of person. She likes that I’m not the typical guy that reverts to being a child when I’m sick but she hates that I won’t rest when I really need it.
You know what though, seeing my kids grow and shape their personalities is awesome. My son and I went to get haircuts yesterday and as we were leaving this random gentleman said, “You have great kids. They’re so well behaved.” There’s very few feelings better than that as a parent because it reassures you that you’re doing your best.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Would You Love To See Relisted This Year?
@Xbox_Dashboard Chronicles of Riddick is a good call!
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Games Would You Love To See Relisted This Year?
X-Men Legends and Activision Transformer games are the games I’m most hopeful for
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
@16BitHero @Kaloudz this has been the best online interaction I’ve had in quite a while! Roblox is a terrifying place, my son will live without it, I don’t trust people enough to let him on that.
Rare Replay is one of the most underrated bundles in gaming. There’s so many incredible games on there for such a low price, especially if you have Game Pass.
I can absolutely confirm that my kids are sleep terrorists. I can get five hours a night max between getting the kids to bed and what time I get up, it is VERY rare that I get that thanks to my kids waking me most nights. Most of my gaming these days is on Steam Deck or I force myself to stay up on weekends just to get some game time in. But they’re worth the exhaustion and missing of my favorite hobby.
I lucked out and was able to pick out my daughter’s name, Maya, named after my favorite Borderlands character and, even though the name was picked before I learned this, a character in my favorite piece of fiction Stormlight Archive.
(Also, four middle names is wild!)
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
@Kaloudz @Kaloudz I wish I knew so I could give you an answer. My son has asked about Roblox a few times but there’s no chance in hell I’m letting him play that. Otherwise I just have a tendency to grab games on Game Pass I’m pretty sure he’ll enjoy, most of the time I’m right.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
@Kaloudz I bought it at release and messed around with it a bit here and there. I really should get back into it, there’s so many great games on there. Plus, I can introduce my kids to more of the classics. I love that they aren’t bias against games just because they’re old or don’t look as good as modern games. My seven year old will play anything I recommend him, my four year old will play anything her brother plays. 😂
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
@Kaloudz oh man, so many wonderful wasted nights with friends playing Perfect Dark’s multiplayer. Simpler times when games didn’t take 100 hours to beat and there weren’t enough tutorials to fill the credits of a college degree. 🤣
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
@Kaloudz I’m glad I’m not alone on that one. I always love the idea of those games but then I start them and drop them pretty quick. I don’t have the mental fortitude to deep dive into them to figure them out. I was pretty good with Midnight Suns but every time I had to go to the abbey I’d get bored and stop playing for too long so I’d have to keep relearning the game.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
@Kaloudz that’s honestly my biggest concern. I don’t get enough game time to deal with a bunch of complicated systems to learn, that’s why I stick with mindlessly dismantling demons in games like Doom instead.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About SEGA's Two Point Museum
I’m tempted by this one. I haven’t played a game in this genre since Rollercoaster Tycoon on 360. It’s not usually my cup of tea, but every now and then one grabs my attention.
Re: One Of 2024's Best Games Is Heading To Xbox Game Pass Today
@Kaloudz I’m not a poker player whatsoever, but I gave this a try because of all of the praise it was getting. It’s a fantastic game, it’s the poster child of “just one more round.”
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 22-23)
@Medic_alert I’m right there with you, it’s somehow nothing special, but really great at the same time. My biggest complaint is that enemies don’t repopulate because the combat is easily the best part and I’d really like to be able to just run around grinding.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 22-23)
I’m all in on Avowed this weekend and I’m loving it. It didn’t catch me at the beginning but after an hour or two it really pulled me in.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 15-16)
I started Drova Forsaken Kin on my Steam Deck this week. It’s such an incredible game, the combat is fun, I love the leveling system, the world is well thought out, it’s gorgeous, the story is intriguing, and it has some pretty good humor (looking at you dog that stole my meat while I was petting you). I highly recommend it if you enjoy tough RPGs.
Re: Microsoft Is Assisting Development On Xbox Console Launch Exclusive 'Mecha BREAK'
This looks like the Gundam game I’ve always wanted but never got (from the ones I’ve tried). My concern is there was no mention of a solo game made, if it’s multiplayer only I have no interest in this.
Re: Avowed: Release Date, Release Times, Early Access Details For Xbox & PC
I’ll skip paying the extra money and happily wait for it to arrive on the 18th
Re: Talking Point: A Year Later, What Do You Think Of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League?
@PsBoxSwitchOwner I can’t say I blame you. Morbid curiosity got a hold of me.
Re: Talking Point: A Year Later, What Do You Think Of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League?
A year later and I still haven’t tried it. I got it on PS+ so I do plan on eventually giving it a try though.
Re: Talking Point: Will DOOM: The Dark Ages Become id's Best Modern DOOM Game?
I’m ok with if it does become the best modern Doom game, the other two are phenomenal.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 25-26)
@OnePunchDante I meant to say it’s considered to be an awful game. I’m with you, I love it. It has its jankiness, but that’s part of the fun with it. When I want something mindless to jump into just to have fun, that’s one of my main go to games. I haven’t tried co-op yet, most people I game with either hate it or haven’t played it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 25-26)
@Brigurugi Koei Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden games are some of the best action games ever made. Respectfully, I couldn’t disagree more.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 25-26)
I’m playing a good amount this weekend. My main focus is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. I’ve been playing Lies of P on Steam Deck. I also fired up Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, which plays as beautifully as I remember. Finally, I played a game that i believe I’m the only person on the planet that enjoys it, Crackdown 3. It’s considered an awful game, but I have fun every time I play it.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade 2025's Xbox Developer Direct?
Who in their right mind is voting this a D or F?! This was a fantastic Direct.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Brings Its Stunning RPG To Xbox Game Pass This April
This is easily my most anticipated game of the year, so far. Everything they have shown looks incredible.
Re: Seven Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 22)
Kunitsu-Gami is a fantastic, unique game. I can’t recommend it enough.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 18-19)
I finally sat down and spent more than fifteen minutes at a time with Indy, it’s a really fun game. I also started Kingdom Come Deliverance recently, so I’ll be playing that as well. It’s realism is something that would normally put me off of a game, but it really works with KCD.
Re: Cancelled Transformers Game Footage Leaks, And It Actually Looks Pretty Good
What a shame, I’ve been waiting for another good Transformers game. I guess I’ll just have to plug in my 360 and play the Cybertron games again.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again, This Time To March 2025
At this rate it’ll be getting into GTAVI territory
Re: Hyperkin Is Going Full-PS5 With Its New 'Competitor' Xbox Controller
No offset analog sticks is an automatic pass for me with Xbox controllers.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 21-22)
Possibly Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but I doubt I’ll get the time. If not I might squeeze in some Cyberpunk and Megaman X Drive Offline on Steam Deck.
Re: Xbox Dev Teases Fans With Sneak Peek Of New Game Pass Title
This is one of my most anticipated games.
Re: Talking Point: A Year Later, What Do You Think Of Forza Motorsport?
A year later and I’ve still only spent about a minute and a half on it before deleting it. I knew it wasn’t for me, so I’m not sure why I even downloaded it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 30 - December 1)
@everynowandben that’s my game of the year!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 30 - December 1)
I got a decent amount of Metaphor in and I started the extremely underrated Nine Sols.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 23-24)
I’m slowly making my way through Metaphor on Xbox, I sadly haven’t gotten much console gaming time lately. Persona 5 Royal has gotten more love on Steam Deck while I wait in line for my kids to get out of school.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The Spyro Reignited Trilogy On Xbox Game Pass?
I have no nostalgia for these games, I never played them on PlayStation, but even with that, I’d say it’s a solid 8. They aren’t the best games but they’re fun, and good for what they are.
Re: Death Stranding's New Xbox Update Fixes The Only Real Problem We Had With It
@Scrubchub I thought Death Stranding looked terrible and was such a ridiculous concept for a game, but I heard them talking about it on Sacred Symbols and it caught my interest. I’ve now bought it on PS5 and for Steam Deck. It’s an extremely weird game that I never would have expected to fall in love with but I did. It’s somehow a very relaxing yet intense game at the same time. It has great atmosphere, incredible music, and a unique but fun gameplay loop. At the price Xbox has it for I truly can’t recommend it enough.
Re: South Of Midnight Documentary Shares Detailed Look At Xbox's 2025 Adventure
I cannot wait for this game, it’s one of my most anticipated games of next year, so far. Everything I’ve seen about it so far looks great. I couldn’t care less about Sweet Baby being involved, I really wish people would get over them. Personally, if they were involved with swapping the main character from a white woman to a black woman, I think they made a smart move, it makes sense for the story and setting.
(Fun fact that’s coming from a white male… sorry, “woke” white male.) RAAARRRRRRR INCLUSION!