First two games are fantastic, definitely anticipating the third one. Good games to put on Xbox, hopefully they put the first few Gunvolt games on there as well.
@UltimateOtaku91 Psychonauts is one of the few 3D platformers that has an involved story and the sequel will be picking up on a lot of lingering plot threads both from the original game and the VR game. If possible I’d say play the original, it’s aged pretty well imo.
It was a good show even aside from that, albeit not many of the games were specifically up my alley. Gamepass means I’ll give most of them a go anyways though.
@Vinsanity You're leaving the context of how it appeals to core Nintendo fans out. People have WANTED a proper 2D Metroid that continues the main story for 19 years. You can't just write that off because it doesn't appeal to you.
WarioWare and the new Mario Party also look to be hitting their core audiences favorably as well.
This was my GOTY last year. Absolutely recommend, was a thoroughly amazing Yakuza game and nailed the transition with both the genre shift and new series protagonist.
A lot of Microsoft first party titles don't interest me the most, but they have enough that I do care about to at least make this great news compared to how things were in the One era.
@The_New_Butler Psychonauts was never that big unfortunately. The first game is one of my all time favorites but it’s just a game that people pass by a lot. Hopefully the sequel does well on gamepass though. Easily my most hyped Xbox game right now.
I'm definitely cool with it, and it makes sense for the first few years as well. Also happy about Halo Infinite being cross gen too, no way some of my friends will be able to get a Series X by then.
With how much hype is mounting and how many little videos are coming out talking both new levels and plot details after watching this, I think i'm going to stop watching Psychonauts 2 stuff until I can get my hands on the game itself.
It feels tantalizingly close after these...some 15-16 years of waiting.
I love my Series X a lot, and it’s seriously saved me so much money in the long run thanks to gamepass. Spend a lot less on games now, especially with old games finding new life.
Still, the future is what excites me when we get a lot of the new next gen games like Halo Infinite, Perfect Dark, and whatever else Microsoft has up their sleeve.
On the one hand...awesome! On the other, was hoping to take some time off of work for this one and a shadow drop would throw a wrench into planning for that.
One of my most anticipated games this year, especially after Balan Wonderworld...well it didn’t seem to fill the void of a good new 3D platformer that isn’t Mario or Ratchet.
Hoping it can live up to the original, have been a fan ever since when it came to PS2.
Banjo-Kazooie is one of my favorite games of all time. It holds an immense amount of significance for me as my first 3D game and first N64 game. Couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve beaten it.
Believe it or not, Nuts & Bolts is why I got a 360. And tbh that game is not as bad as people make it out to be.
No way i'm risking even watching that then. Jeez...I was excited for this game before the demo, but now I just can't believe how amateur hour the whole thing seems to have shaped up to be.
Very excited. Obsidian might be able to work on Fallout again, Microsoft has access to Id tech, Sega is going hard on gamepass with Bethesda now joining the ranks, and Double Fine has a safety net to just make some weird and goofy games and not worry about the business side. Good times ahead.
That's that I guess. DOOM is really all I care about when it comes to Bethesda these days if i'm being honest, but hey, if future DOOM games just hit gamepass day 1 that's the biggest win as far as i'm concerned.
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Re: Psychonauts 2 Dev Reports 'No Crunch' During The Development Of The Game
@uptownsoul I mean…the game has been in development for 6 years now. It definitely took some work.
Re: The Blaster Master Zero Trilogy Is Coming To Xbox This July
First two games are fantastic, definitely anticipating the third one. Good games to put on Xbox, hopefully they put the first few Gunvolt games on there as well.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Six Upcoming Xbox Games Are You Most Excited For?
@UltimateOtaku91 Psychonauts is one of the few 3D platformers that has an involved story and the sequel will be picking up on a lot of lingering plot threads both from the original game and the VR game. If possible I’d say play the original, it’s aged pretty well imo.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Six Upcoming Xbox Games Are You Most Excited For?
Far and away Psychonauts 2. I’ve wanted a proper sequel to it for over half of my life at this point.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of E3 2021 From An Xbox Perspective?
I got the only thing I needed
A release date for Psychonauts 2
It was a good show even aside from that, albeit not many of the games were specifically up my alley. Gamepass means I’ll give most of them a go anyways though.
Re: Reaction: This Year's Shaky E3 Was Held Up By Xbox And Nintendo
@Vinsanity You're leaving the context of how it appeals to core Nintendo fans out. People have WANTED a proper 2D Metroid that continues the main story for 19 years. You can't just write that off because it doesn't appeal to you.
WarioWare and the new Mario Party also look to be hitting their core audiences favorably as well.
Re: Poll: How Would You Grade Xbox & Bethesda's E3 2021 Showcase?
B overall. Great showing for gamepass and I love Psychonauts 2 being close and Outer Worlds 2 existing.
Re: Obsidian Humorously Reveals The Outer Worlds 2, Coming To Xbox Game Pass
I loved this trailer. Was a legitimate highlight of the show for me, definitely the most pleasant surprise.
Re: Psychonauts 2 Finally Makes Its Way To Xbox Game Pass This August
And I put in my time off requests at work.
Absolutely cannot wait!
Re: Bethesda's Starfield Lands November 2022, Exclusively For Xbox And PC
Not on Xbox One is a bit surprising
Re: Yakuza: Like A Dragon Has Been Spotted Coming To Xbox Game Pass
This was my GOTY last year. Absolutely recommend, was a thoroughly amazing Yakuza game and nailed the transition with both the genre shift and new series protagonist.
Re: Xbox Wants To Release A New First-Party Game Every Quarter
A lot of Microsoft first party titles don't interest me the most, but they have enough that I do care about to at least make this great news compared to how things were in the One era.
Re: Video: New Psychonauts 2 Video Highlights The Changes In The Sequel
@The_New_Butler Psychonauts was never that big unfortunately. The first game is one of my all time favorites but it’s just a game that people pass by a lot. Hopefully the sequel does well on gamepass though. Easily my most hyped Xbox game right now.
Re: Feature: Here Are Our Xbox Predictions For E3 2021
I’d love Banjo to return but at this point I have no faith
Re: Capcom Reveals The Timings For Its E3 Showcase And What To Expect
New Mega Man and new fighting game please
Re: Talking Point: How Do You Feel About Cross-Gen Games?
I'm definitely cool with it, and it makes sense for the first few years as well. Also happy about Halo Infinite being cross gen too, no way some of my friends will be able to get a Series X by then.
Re: Psychonaut 2's Release Date May Have Been Discovered
Yo, let's go! I'm more than ready. And same week as No More Heroes 3!? I may need to take a couple of days off of work...
Re: Video: Here's A New Trippy Psychonauts 2 Level In Gorgeous 4K
With how much hype is mounting and how many little videos are coming out talking both new levels and plot details after watching this, I think i'm going to stop watching Psychonauts 2 stuff until I can get my hands on the game itself.
It feels tantalizingly close after these...some 15-16 years of waiting.
Re: A Sonic The Hedgehog Stream Is Coming This Week To Unveil 'Upcoming Projects'
As a Sonic fan I AM excited I just...REALLY hope Sega has figured out the Blue Blur on this. Bit hit and miss, y'know?
Re: Review: Biomutant - An Ambitious Game Weighed Down By Its Own Ideas
I pre-ordered and while seeing the reception is a little worrying, I’m hoping to have fun with it
Re: Pick One: Which Platforming Hero Is Your Favourite?
cough*Raz*cough
...It’s Banjo-Kazooie though
Re: EA Says Codemasters Will 'Continue To Be Who They Are' After Acquisition
If you believe EA then I have a bridge I’d like to sell you
Re: Psychonauts Is Now Available With Xbox Game Pass
An absolute classic
Re: Talking Point: Six Months Later, What Are Your Thoughts On The Xbox Series X|S?
I love my Series X a lot, and it’s seriously saved me so much money in the long run thanks to gamepass. Spend a lot less on games now, especially with old games finding new life.
Still, the future is what excites me when we get a lot of the new next gen games like Halo Infinite, Perfect Dark, and whatever else Microsoft has up their sleeve.
Re: Future Yakuza Titles Will Continue The Turn-Based Combat Found In Like A Dragon
Best of both worlds
Re: Lost Judgment Launches Worldwide On Xbox This September
Just finished the remaster of Judgment yesterday...just in time to get hyped for this. Day 1 buy.
Re: Hold Up, Why Is Psychonauts 2 Already Available To Pre-Load On Xbox?
On the one hand...awesome! On the other, was hoping to take some time off of work for this one and a shadow drop would throw a wrench into planning for that.
Re: Feature: 5 Reasons To Be Excited For Dragon Quest Builders 2 On Xbox Game Pass
I’m excited because I hope it runs better on my Series X than it did on my Switch.
Re: Game Pass Gems: Help, I’m Stupidly Addicted To Hollow Knight
One of my favorite games. The absolute pinnacle of the metroidvania genre imo.
Re: Double Fine Celebrates 16 Years Since Psychonauts Release
I played it right around then! I was 13!
...I’m 29 now. Weird to think that this game really did come out that long ago but the sequel is almost here.
Re: These 15+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 20-23)
Nier Replicant and Judgement both for me.
Re: Don't Worry, Psychonauts 2 Is Definitely Still Releasing This Year
One of my most anticipated games this year, especially after Balan Wonderworld...well it didn’t seem to fill the void of a good new 3D platformer that isn’t Mario or Ratchet.
Hoping it can live up to the original, have been a fan ever since when it came to PS2.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Classic Rare Games Is Your Favourite?
Banjo-Kazooie is one of my favorite games of all time. It holds an immense amount of significance for me as my first 3D game and first N64 game. Couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve beaten it.
Believe it or not, Nuts & Bolts is why I got a 360. And tbh that game is not as bad as people make it out to be.
Re: Panic Over, Tony Hawk's Crashing Issues Appear To Have Been Fixed On Xbox Series X
I love how they said nothing until Microsoft put them on blast.
Re: Microsoft Puts The Blame On Activision In Response To Tony Hawk Xbox Series X Issues
And this is why I don’t buy Activision games
Re: PSA: Balan Wonderworld’s Final Boss Could Trigger An Epileptic Seizure If The Game Is Unpatched
No way i'm risking even watching that then. Jeez...I was excited for this game before the demo, but now I just can't believe how amateur hour the whole thing seems to have shaped up to be.
Re: A Hat In Time Is Getting An Xbox Series X Upgrade With New Content
Awesome! Will definitely replay this one, very fun and funny game.
Re: Xbox Indie Showcase Event To Feature Over 100 Games Next Week
Love these kinds of showcases. Let’s go Cuphead Delicious Last Course news if possible!
Re: DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part Two Arrives On Xbox Tomorrow
Okay, I have way too much to play. Dropping this a day after the Outer Worlds DLC...will get to this down the road for sure though.
Re: Balan Wonderworld Will Have A Day One Patch To Rectify Player Issues
Yeah, cancelled my pre-order and not looking back. Sorry.
Re: Surprise! Undertale Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Tomorrow
Good game, though imo overrated. Definitely worth a play though, good get for Gamepass.
Re: These Five Bethesda Games Are Getting FPS Boosts On Xbox Series X
Time to play Dishonored tonight
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2021?
Can’t say it is. I still have my base model Xbox One which has been totally eclipsed in use by my Series X with the sole exception of TV mode.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Bethesda Games Is Your Favourite?
Gotta give it to Doom.
Re: Reaction: Xbox Might Just Be In Its Strongest Position Ever Right Now
Very excited. Obsidian might be able to work on Fallout again, Microsoft has access to Id tech, Sega is going hard on gamepass with Bethesda now joining the ranks, and Double Fine has a safety net to just make some weird and goofy games and not worry about the business side. Good times ahead.
Re: Site News: Pure Xbox Officially Relaunched One Year Ago Today!
It’s nice to have an info hub for Xbox. Love this site.
Re: Xbox Will Deliver Exclusive Bethesda Games 'Where Game Pass Exists'
That's that I guess. DOOM is really all I care about when it comes to Bethesda these days if i'm being honest, but hey, if future DOOM games just hit gamepass day 1 that's the biggest win as far as i'm concerned.
Re: Talking Point: Which Games Need 'FPS Boosts' For Xbox Series X|S?
Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed immediately comes to mind
Re: Soapbox: There's Never Been A Better Time For Banjo-Threeie
I agree...I just lost faith in it happening a long time ago.
Re: Feature: Games We'd Love To See Added To Xbox Backwards Compatibility In 2021
I really want Darkstalkers Resurrection to come back! Same for Destroy All Humans 2.