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For someone who spent over 200 hours in Origins and Odyssey each (they were the only games I played for 2 years…wild I know) I’m welcoming the smaller adventure.

Sony is just nailing it. Xbox has had to walk back on so many things ever since the launch of the XB1

I really enjoyed this game. A lot of puzzles to solve, a lot of quick challenges, GORGEOUS artwork and controls were pretty tight, but lacking in some depth.

With that said, I hope for a sequel of some sorts with more to explore.

Waaaaay better!! Check out the pop-out of lighting on the 928 bumper around 6:56 of the video on the first update compared to the latest. The shadows creep better now and bit a massive blanket darkness. Kudos!

@bensondog Forza Horizon 3 is playable on your Series X, just need the disc!

I haven’t put it down since it released. I’m finding it more enjoyable than GT7, which is an incredible game on its own merit, but I'm finding the recent AI tweaks for the computer controlled cars is a tad more realistic on Forza now and should bring some folks back.

I’ll likely jump in as well @themightyant as I tried GTA online and it was so bad I havent touched a PvP since. My favorite…Amped 2, had so much fun just crushing trick lines with people from all over the world on the OG Xbox

Gonna sign up when I have the time after the snow season (our house is always chasing snowboarding trips) and run through a few titles and then cancel, cause hey, that’s show biz baby!

Plus I don’t want to give my money to Ubi after canceling Fenix part 2, the bloat of Valhalla, and my skepticism with Mirage

That looks leaps and bounds better. Some of the ray tracing is off a tad on Motorsport, especially in the opening against the retainer wall, but it looks so much better, and both can run 4k/60fps if recall.

@DonaldMcRonald I played through Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart a while back and it’s a gem. You’re right.

Returnal I’m gonna give a shake at over the holiday break next week. Thanks again for the suggestions!

@Titntin so I got on GT7 last night and man, what a game! New features like weekly challenges and slightly more polished AI.

The new update to Forza has really improved the feel of the game as well, but it’s not quite where GT7 is.

They are both great in their own regard, but GT7 has been out for a while, it’s found it’s way. Forza I feel is on the right track to bring the series back. It handles well, AI is much better than the past and the physics are very comparable to GT7 having driven the same cars on the same courses (when available) to compare.

I’m not pushing you to play Forza, but maybe trim that 6 month hiatus down to 2? It’s really starting to emerge as an outstanding entry

@DonaldMcRonald R&C I forgot about. Great game! The others I wasn’t aware of. Thanks for that! I’ll check them out if they are on PS Plus

@Titntin give Forza some time. Even GT7 was lame when it launched. It's not a service game, but the additional content acts like it is. I don't disagree with your comments as it does feel a little sterile. I think they are trying to find their way and it is too easy to just do more of the same. I have been enjoying it, yet wish there was more.

@TheGrizMan There are, but we are tired of hearing "Just wait until ______ and you will be amazed!" In the same breath, I can say the same for Sony as Spider-Man 2 is the first 1st party game without a PS4 counterpart.

Starfield is a watered down version of Fallout in space. If that's your thing, great, it just wasn't mine, nor a lot of others after reading the comments.

@Dan1283 exactly. We’ve played this game and formula many times over already

I upgraded to a 360 S 250gb Forza 4 holiday bundle and that thing is still kicking!

I used to live next to a large park where we played softball, kickball and touch football leagues. Everyone always met at my house to pregame and sometimes bbq.

Anyways we had a sudden out of the blue storm that canceled the game. We ran in the rain back to my place to play RockBand 2 on the 360….but we got the Red Ring of Death.

Oh well…we still had fun

@MaccaMUFC oh man, same here with the issues but I also got a new receiver this weekend and I thought the hdr wasn’t passing through and connected directly to the tv, same thing.

I got the patch today and it’s a beautiful game

How about the rear window wiper moving in the cockpit view or hood view when it moves in the zoom out view. Continuity Turn 10!!!

Just wish I could access the store and buy the car packs and VIP stuff.

I’m a casual player and these packs help keep me engaged over the year or so I’ll be playing this. Just frustrating. Game is gorgeous and I’d say the physics and graphics, to me, edge out GT7 a hair, but only a hair.

I like the HUD on GT7 better but I’ll live.

I’d purchase a hoodie a year just to keep the storefront open and some servers up. Not all, like a rotating server every few weeks swap out an online goodie to play.

Not enough long roofs! C’mon Xbox! Let’s get some Alltracks, some AMG Wagons, some Roadmasters…maybe the Wagon Queen Family Truckster

The base game was great but I had to mute the gun after a while. The whining like voice killed it for me. Other than that it was a fun game. Some of the humor hit with me me, others time it was over my head.

@FakeSunkist yes it does!

The pinnacle for me was Forza 4 followed by Forza Horizon 3.

The cars, the entire presentation, the tracks, just stunning.

My backlog is huge. Across the three console systems I’m good for about 6 years how I play games, but I’ll buy at full price if it’s a big release im excited for (Spider-Man 2) or Nintendo first party games that are engrained in my youth (Mario, Zelda).

I’ve gotten every SF game at a massive discount or free w a subscription.

Plus with the investment of the Saudi Fund…Go for it Capcom, I’ve got time. Only game of yours I still play is Street Fighter.

Rerelease Viewtifle Joe and maybe we’ll talk

A Porsche 911 can go well above 150 mph(about 240 mph) and it also has a turning radius of 18 feet (5.5 meters about).

It can’t do both at the same time.

I know it’s a car and a different application, but does that deter you from driving said car and having some fun with it?

@JDCII I got a Series X a few months after launch and it was marginal from the One X. PS4 Pro to PS5 this spring...same thing, marginal upgrade.

I hope my purchases will wow me this fall because so far, everything seems tied back to the last gen but with faster frame rates.

With that said....I don't get how developers can't scale their games in these multi-platform engines like PC/Mac games will encounter with multiple settings.

I understand the premise of a console. You are in a closed environment, you can push your limits within your known boundaries, but developers have been scaling things back to get more performance since the NES days.

@ironcrow86 ugh the worst. Never played Primal but I loved 4 and 5.

Hope we get some longroofs….VW Golf Alltrack, BMW 525 Wagon, Merc AMG wagon, A4/6 Allroad, Buick Roadmaster

Check your spam/promotions folders folks!

I’m in but I didn’t get to select my platform, or anything else.

It also confirmed the code worked so I dunno!

“Play by our rules so we can maintain market dominance or we’ll blame you”
-Sony

@themightyant Those videos are great examples. Rendering in real-time v. stored memory.

In the replay, it looks great but the lack of reflection/water/anything on that's speedometer is driving me nuts!!

@GuyinPA75 should be close to 512gb on the expansion card. You don’t need to duplicate the system software

Forza? We’re so close! We should get a date for that

@Ralizah I wonder what the Xbox Series XXX expansion port would accept….

What happened to MS optimizing nVidna or the AMD’s scalable AI for resolution optimization and frame rate?

Use the tools you have. I feel developers are getting slammed due to the size and expectations of games now by the press and working on optimization AFTER launch because the product is now finite. Before a game launches, everything is on the table still.

I’m heavily invested in the Xbox ecosystem but I’m only playing TotK and PS5 first party games (all from PS4 upgrades) due to the lack of goods on the Xbox. My Series X is used for streaming now. I hardly launch Gamepass anymore.

I’m bummed because the console is much nicer than the PS5 (quality of life things; Quick Resume, Smart Delivery, better management of streaming apps)

But I can’t put down my Duel Sense because the 1st party GAMES on Playstation are awesome.

If I know I have a month were my work travel is limited and I can allot the free time, I'd do a month to hammer through a few games and cancel, especially a new release, but I see that happening once a year, if that.

Thanks Ubi, for the fond memories, but recently your games are bloated with fetch and grind quests.

@northofthewall I hear ya! I’ve been on PS5 more with their exclusives due to price drops and backlogs of decent games from PS+

Just hoping for something decent from “the most powerful console”

Daytona USA …c’mon man. I thought I had this license but I don’t.

It was fun while it lasted! I enjoyed having my AV cabinet streamlined!

Pi to the rescue!

No list? Must we watch a video?

I went with EA only because I hate buying a roster update each year. Ubi games can be had for 70-80% if you can wait and stock up around the holiday push

@Shigurui but Activision purchased Bizarre Studios, so maybe this is one of those Rare/Nintendo situations?

MS is public about keeping these games multi platform so they have to accountability in the public and governments approving this.

I do t care either way, but if they do go through with the purchase, get the band back together for Project Gotham Racing remasters. Horizon is fun but it ain’t PGR

Amazing games that no gamer should not have in their collection!!

Sarcasm at it's finest folks

Anyone having issues from transferring their Franchise from 22 into 23? I have the cloud save, I can see it in Show 22, but not in Show 23.

Went online and the website is less helpful than a paper bag in the rain.