RetroMan71

I'm in the process of moving house at the moment, so this weekend involved clearing out clutter mostly. But I managed to squeeze in a few hours with Roboquest, which I really enjoyed and some BF2042.... good times!

The internet is a confusing place. I watched a video last night stating that the new XBOX is releasing end of 2025 🤣

"What you have to look at is that Activision Blizzard used to be multi-platform..."

I guess the acquisition then is all part of a grand plan. Not to keep the library of games exclusive for XBOX, but to control them across a multi-platform.

@lokozar You see... my gut feeling tells me that they surely wouldn't release all future games across all platforms and still support Xbox hardware... because what then would be the reason to buy the hardware?

Play games... Live your life... Amen to that 😊👍

@armondo36 Of course... because in their eyes, it's the best strategy... they have to think like that.

@papafrezz81 I also moved from a PS4 last year, and bought a Series S. I don't regret my purchase as I've predominantly used Game Pass for my games which has given me access to some of the classics I missed out on. As long as I get to still play those games, I'm not really concerned what happens.

I'm very intrigued by what is about to be announced. I'm not sure what to expect, but what will be, will be though. As long as I still get to play the games I play now.

@Kaloudz My god, hell let loose is relentless. It's definitely not a Call of Duty or Battlefield where you can run and gun... I spent most of my time hiding behind a tree or wall.

It's amazing what a controversial thread can do... dragging in posters who I've never even seen before... Welcome!

@Kaloudz haha! same here, but I still love a good multiplayer shooter. Not played since it first launched to be honest though... might jump back in and see what's going on.

Mmm! I need to get back into this. I did enjoy it when I first played, but I just stopped after a while.

Great! Now I'd like to see some of that ABK catalogue appearing on GamePass.

I've watched a few videos now and it looks fun. I downloaded this last night, but not tried it yet.

Really excited it's a day one release on GamePass too. How-ever, regardless of how hyped I am for this game, I refuse to pay for any early access if there is one, like I did for Starfield... I will wait patiently for this.

They explain really well in the video that the first person perspective brings you closer to the action and adventure as you are looking through the eyes of Indy... I really like that a lot, super excited.

Mmm! I like the look of that...

My React R controller already has a stick drift recalibration. You basically press certain buttons in a certain order and it recenters the sticks.

@xeofate Ohhh Drainus... I love a good SHMUP... but not played that one yet.

@Greenbasilisk I'm kind of with you on the community comment. So many times have I got an earful if I broke away from the squad I was with. I get that the game relies heavy on communication and squad tactics, but there are times when you can't help but go lone wolf because you got split up. I didn't find it fun at all.... not for me unfortunately.

Was playing this most of yesterday and had so much fun. I was surprised by the amount of content too. There are so many maps and game modes. You can create your own skin as well, so as you can imagine, some players have been quite creative 🤣

I tried this last night.... it's damn right hard, but I really enjoyed it.
You can't run round like a headless chicken as you would in COD or Battlefield, otherwise you'll just get shot, and even then you don't know where the shot came from at times. You don't get a radar to tell you where the enemy is, there's no holding of hands in this game... this is down the route of realism.

@FraserG Haha! I did wonder for a split second why the posts were dated 2020🤣 I used to play Wreckfest on the PS4 many years ago and loved it, and to be honest, I never realised it was on GamePass, so guess what I'll be downloading tonight 🤔

If there's one thing I learned from Starfield, it is never to purchase Early Access for games. It just didn't live up to the hype in my opinion.

I still play Geometry Wars 2 from time to time, it's super addictive, but would love this to appear on GamePass. It would hopefully gain some new gamers who've never played and rejuvenate the leaderboards.

I've played so many games through Game Pass, that at first I thought it was zero games purchased. But then I realised, I did purchase Antstream Arcade, The Division 2 on a great sale, and regrettably I purchased early access for Starfield... all digital.

Yes! Yes! and YEEESSSS! Love Antstream, play it regularly... love this new update.

Gets GOTY... Then shadow drops on XBOX... That is clever timing!

@eire-shabba Some elements of pressing buttons at the right time are required, but you get a screen prompt for them, but most of the time you'll just press to the rhythm for the perfect attack. It's not as daunting as you might think... 👍

I like to try all games whether I think they're for me or not, so I will give them all a look.

@eire-shabba I'm not a huge fan of rhythm based games, but I absolutely loved it. Once you get the hang of the rhythm pressing, the action seems to take over and produces some great visuals... it's very satisfying too. Definitely give it a try.

@AlwaysPlaying Same here mate. I've had my Series S just over a year now with GamePass and have absolutely loved it. I haven't purchased a single game, all played from GamePass. I am thinking of upgrading to the Series X next year though.

I'm a big SHMUP fan and finally decided to treat myself to a game called Cotton Reboot on the switch and I can't unsee the game in my head haha! It's absolute bonkers, and super addictive. I was tempted to bring my Switch to work today and maybe get a few games in on my lunch 🤣

Woo this looks a bit fancy
Hi have a Turtle Beach REACT-R and the build quality is solid for the price... I bet this feels amazing.

@themightyant Ahh ok thanks for the heads up on that. 👍

Woo! That's quite an extensive list... I haven't played Minecraft in years, many years. I might jump back in and see how different it is.

@JonBoyJ To be honest there are times when I feel the same, but I always try them and end up surprised by at least one of them.

This is right up my street and I will definitely invest a lot of time into this.

Well I might dive back into FH5. I was hoping Forza Motorsport was going to be my racing fix, but I just didn't click with it.

@themightyant "You can't keep doing the same thing and expecting the same amount of praise, novelty is important."

Ahem! Call of Duty 😂🤣👍

@Kaloudz Companies need to make money that's for sure. But this was clearly overpriced at launch. Maybe launch at around £35-£40, then claw back more money through DLC.

"Your feedback and passion continually make us better."

Clearly not in this new one it doesn't... from what I've seen in reviews and word of mouth anyways.

Whoo! Massive free update... Is it the rest of the game?

@HelloCraig Would the MOD be on PC only?

I've had a really chilled weekend which allowed me lots of time on the xbox. I put a lot of hours into Forager on Saturday, it's a real gem of a game. The more you put into it, the more addictive it gets, love it.
Then on Sunday, Game Pass recommended a game called "Medieval Dynasty". So I checked on some reviews beforehand and WOW! It gets good praise, how did I miss this over the years, I'd never heard of it. I really enjoyed what I played so far. I only managed a few hours with it, but yeah! I liked it...

This is the kind of game that needs a Time Attack Mode. You basically have so many minutes to destroy and wreak havoc and get as bigger score as possible within the time limit.

Oh cool, now this I need to try 😊 One spacey shoot em up coming right up... If possible?!

Look, each to their own, but when I'm playing a game, I certainly ain't concerned about Lumen Reflections or Occluded SSR... I'm too busy having fun to be thinking about that.

I loved my 360, was my first experience of XBOX.

Shortest Dev Time? That's fair enough, but to charge full price is just damn right greedy.