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@PhileasFragg Fortnite feels only slightly more curated than Roblox at this point.

That’s always been the point though in Fortnite. It gained popularity as a trend chaser after all.

Crazy thing is if we just look at the stuff that makes it to mainstream gaming media we’re just at the tip of the iceberg for Fortnite content. I’ve not logged in for a good while but the amount of user generated content and modes has a pretty large following too.

This year has definitely been the year the Xbox bubble has burst for me.

I’ve been an ultimate tier subscriber for 3 years but I’m not getting the value from it any more.

As I’ve said before I’ve cancelled game pass and am currently in the honeymoon phase with PC gaming.

@Titntin thanks. Yea, it's definitely a faff playing games on PC right now compared to console but it's not too bad with Steam and desktop shortcuts.

Up until now when it comes to multi-platform launches I do try and wait for a Xbox release so I can show the developers there's interest in the platform.

Thing is most of the games I want to play are indie and small devs can't easily afford or justify to port to Xbox. I might as well stick with PC where I can and get stuff on console if it looks like it'll be a party game.

I decided to leave Game Pass today. The renewal was due on the 22nd. My wife & I recently purchased gaming mini PCs to get that console-like experience*.

I've not really been getting the value out of Game Pass for the longest time. MSFS 2024 was the final straw. I was holding out for that one to be a great time waster but it has just been a waste of time.

The biggest issue for me really is Xbox just isn't getting the games I want to play. I play mostly co-op games couch or online and a lot of the interesting stuff will either be stuck on PC or eventually make it to Switch. Xbox has some great co-op games but the future is not. I think between Steam and Nintendo I'll have my gaming covered.

I've already had a blast with Enshrouded, Unrailed 2 and Oddsparks. Add on top of that these games may or may not have mod support. All of these games will come to Xbox eventually but I'll also need Game Pass just to play the multiplayer. It just doesn't make sense.

• actually it's really not console-like at all at the moment. The size of the tower is pretty great though compared to a full sized desktop. We're running Windows right now but may switch OS in the future. Right now it's a little more work getting games up and running when all you're used to doing is using a console but honestly it's not a huge deal.

After the MSFS2024 debacle I’m thinking of cancelling Game Pass Ultimate.

I’m hardly playing my Xbox let alone Game Pass games. My wife and I are mostly playing Kingdom Two Crowns on the Switch and we’ve got gaming PCs to play online games too.

I just don’t see any use for my Series X at the moment.

@HeavyHoggJP @Nightcrawler71 definitely a single player only game according to the Xbox store page.

I’m not fussed about Indiana Jones but I hope it’s great for those who are looking forward to it.

We’re playing Kingdom Two Crowns Norselands at the moment in co-op. Last week we played the heavily inspired Monarchy.

Yea, Xbox One was a bit of a disappointment for me after the 360. I also went over to PlayStation 4. Series X brought me back but honestly it feels like the highs of the 360 era are well over.

I dabbled a bit in MSFS2022 but I'm not an enthusiast. I'll definitely be playing this one today especially with the career sim stuff. Maybe this one will keep me hooked for longer.

@NeoRatt I'll be really disappointed if the new Perfect Dark doesn't support co-op and multiplayer. Those were key features of the original game for me.

I like a little bit of choice but I don't like it as soon as you get options like jaw depth and all that stuff.

I really only need; skin/hair/eye colour and a choice of hair. Anything else isn't necessary. The amount of times games can customize to the nth degree but have rubbish hair options is amazing.

@nomither6 sounds good but I don’t have a PC other than an old potato of a laptop.

I really don't have any desire for a handheld Xbox at all. I just want a Xbox on my TV which has plenty of celebrated indie and couch coop games. I don't have that right now.

@101Force this sounds like the way tbh. I'm tired of missing out on indie titles that never make it to console let alone Xbox.

If I can get a console like experience from a desktop hooked up to my TV I'd be happy.

Monarchy looks heavily inspired by Kingdom Two Crowns. I hope it’s not as glitchy.

Flight Sim for me but I’ve really cut down on playing game. I’ve working on my own game instead which has been super rewarding.

@Lup this is the winner for us too. My wife is a long time Dragon Age fan but hasn’t been won over by the marketing for Veilguard.

She loves Vampire Survivors though and that DLC won’t last us long. She usually plays the game solo then we play it again in co-op.

No interest in either of these but I did click on the Galaxy Black link. Not sure why this is considered a special edition.

Anyways seeing the MS store page gave me instant flash backs to near launch when securing a Series X was an exhausting experience.

@Medic_alert haha. I almost edited a bit like this in.

Xbox's team titles are so confusing I needed this article to understand who he was replacing.

@GADG3Tx87 Halo 4 was great but I picked Infinite because it was even better.

I loved 5 too. It was way ahead of its time as a movement shooter. It didn’t play like any other Halo game but I wish it gained more fans because it was the only game where I felt like a walking tank. The feeling of power in that game was amazing.

I just woke up so I’ll wait until the separate recap page goes live.

Edit: not bad. A few reveals there. I was hoping FF Pixel remaster would be on Game Pass but not too disappointed as Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom came out today.

@jesse_dylan @MetalGear_Yoshi thank you. You both summed up my thoughts perfectly.

Rough week for Game Pass especially on console. I’m making an educated wish for some surprises at TGS.

Maybe they’ll get ray tracing?

@Agamembar I'd be happy with Pixel Remaster. Shadow dropping on Game Pass would be even better.

Wargroove 2 is a nice get. It was Switch & Steam only until now.

@Markatron84 Thanks! I’ve heard great things about the sequel. Honestly just trying to keep with it and not quit.

As I said my brain doesn’t do single player content because I’ve been so focused on short bursts games like roguelikes, battle royale & arena shooters. I felt it’s ruined my attention span.

My wife & I just finished off the main story to Cat Quest 3. I think we’ll go play Cat Quest 2 now.

I’ve been trying to get into Octopath Traveler. Decent fun. Not usually one for JRPGs but I wanted to give the brain something to do now I’m a retired multiplayer FPS addict. It’s tough rewiring the brain. I’ve probably not completely a single player story in over a decade.

I had a GameCube at the time as well. I do remember going around a friend’s house and seeing Halo 1. The size of the levels and the scorpion tank were something else.

Is it going dark if there’s no one there to run the machinery?

@GADG3Tx87 Xbox games on PS5. PlayStation news on PureXbox finally its the exchange we were all hoping for.

I kid. I completely understand chasing the latest news.

I don't need a more powerful console. I have a Series X which is plenty powerful enough. I'd prefer if we could ditch last gen consoles and have more to play on the current gen consoles.

Pico Park a was fantastic. If the sequel is anywhere near as good it’ll be an instant buy for me.

I agree with someone who said NMS is starting to feel a bit like a test bed for Light No Fire. I’m completely fine with that. Even if they share some similar features the settings are entirely different.

With a suitable price tag this will be a winner for our lot at Thanksgiving or Christmas when everyone descends on our house.

@CD456 no idea. I’ve not actually played the game. I was just keeping an eye on what coop was available.

Expeditions is a good get now the team has added the coop multiplayer mode.

I’ve been super disillusioned by gaming at the moment. Tried multiple games but can’t get into any of them.

This week I bought Akimbot which wasn’t quite the budget Ratchet & Clank experience I had hoped for. The game suffers from screen tearing a lot of the time. The voice work is kinda annoying and I’m general it’s just not been fun playing the opening level. It had potential but I don’t feel myself wanting to continue.

After playing Dead Cells for a couple of wills I think I’m bouncing off this one too. Love the game quite a bit but found it to be a bit stressful. Not the ideal game to play in the evening after work.

Finally Core Keeper which is fine but I want to play it in multiplayer. Single Player is fine but I think it’d be better with multiple people.

So yea, just not feeling gaming at the moment.

If I still played competitive FPS games I’d probably look into this. Right now though I’m happy with my wired gamesir which has halls effect sticks.

@Fiendish-Beaver you’ve got me there. I concede!

@Secryt as an old person I believe that option was in 1 at least. Probably 2 as well.

I’m going to give this a go today. Probably tope my wife in too later on if it turns out to be enjoyable.

I’m always on the look out for new coop games.

I’m playing Dead Cells. I’m not sure if I love it enough to buy the full game + DLC or not.

Core Keeper and Akimbot have my attention this next week.

It's a shame Xbox didn't put some time behind Akimbot. Looks like a lovely Ratchet & Clank style throwback. Launching next week too!

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders looks great. I'm glad it has multiplayer. Somehow I missed it being announced last week.

Fable is my top game on that list.

Flight Sim 2024 comes in second. I'm rubbish at it but the job features which they added in look to give the game a bit more structure. I'd probably stick with it a bit more.

Avowed and South of Midnight are on the periphery that look alright but I'd probably not commit to playing them unless the really hook me in.

@ZeD Based on what we saw tonight, I have to agree with you there. I had it on the background and it's just murky dark game one after another with a couple of colourful games in between.

Turned it off before Indiana Jones came on but I'm just not fussed about that one.

Fortunately gaming is more than what's on Geoff TV. There's still a few games coming out in the next year which I'm looking forward to but otherwise I'm very much disinterested at the moment. Xbox really isn't helping matters.