At least stick the Optimised Rupee in a corner if you must insist on it microsoft! Looks so weird floating around just off the center of these box arts. Cover's also a bit of a riot with or without. Maybe this is a ploy to make everyone go digital for Fifa - have the physical copy be an eyesore.
Agree with you all, that art just radiates a classic Halo, early 2000's vibe. I really hope this game delivers and marks a great start to the Series X era.
9 Monkeys of Shaolin (not my thing)
Telsa Force (fun at first, but didn't hold my attention long)
Cris Tales (surprised by how much I liked it)
Sail Forth (It's arlight)
Destroy All Humans (looking wonderful, feels like old school gameplay, for better or worse)
Intend to try:
Darkestville Castle and Haven.
Must say Cris Tales was a real surprise for me - first scene I saw the little girl and talking frog and thought 'this ain't my cup of tea, chief'. Then it ended and I was annoyed because I wanted MORE! Beautiful art, music, fun time jump mechanic. So yeah. getting that one for sure thanks to trying the demo.
Wish more games had demos like this, I'd most likely end up trying a more diverse library of games and genres.
@Jaxx420 Hah! I haven't been like that since the PS1 era, reminds me of playing some random clunky fireman game I picked up from a bargain bin in woollies (when that was a thing) and getting strange enjoyment out of it. Here's to old school random purchases!
It's not Push Square that's putting me off sony (they certainly don't help), it is Sony themselves. Increasing censorship, a lacking PS Now, questioning journalists when they don't give their exclusives 10/10, some arrogant remarks from sony and 1st parties over the last few years especially towards backwards compatibility. Selling an overpriced DLC for Spiderman as a next gen exclusive.
And this brings me on topic - in comparison I feel Xbox, as many here do, have done much to repair their shattered '2013 Mattrick TVTVTV' image of late, and are being pro consumer in a way I still find hard to believe - because, you know... its micro$oft lol. But I appreciate it, and I appreciate that microsoft seems to listen to critical response with some maturity and I would hope they are listening now to concerns about what Free Multiplayer will mean for our old benefits on gold. Overall I would welcome free multiplayer, and I trust they won't screw it up with some bad pr pricing move in same announcement. I doubt they wish any repeat of ill feeling that surrounded the 360 > Xbox One transition. I feel if it happens it's going to be the jam.
I'm also really looking forward to the 23rd July Event. Hyped you might say.
@KratosMD If PureXBox becomes like that it would be a sad day indeed, this is overall one of the most pleasant gaming forums I've browsed and joined in a long time.
@WesEds Same here, great memories of playing through the entire gow trilogy with my now brother in law via coop on Hardcore. Good times. You played gears 4/5 yet? I'm really not sure if I should give them a go.
@WesEds You and me are in exactly the same boat then! I played Halo 3 back in 2009 without knowing much about the series and the story confused the snot out of me. I was one of those 'MASS EFFECT BEATS HALO!!!' fanboys. Then last year picked up Reach on 360 after hearing it was the 'first' in terms of story. Enjoyed the game enough to start binging on the lore on various sites, and now consider myself a 'late to the party' Halo fan. Even picked up a Xbox One X recently mainly for MCC (and whoever said xbox has no games lied to me). Anyway I'd say jump in when you're ready, it really is an awesome collection (after much fixing).
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Re: Kylian Mbappe Revealed As FIFA 21 Cover Star
At least stick the Optimised Rupee in a corner if you must insist on it microsoft! Looks so weird floating around just off the center of these box arts. Cover's also a bit of a riot with or without. Maybe this is a ploy to make everyone go digital for Fifa - have the physical copy be an eyesore.
Re: Here's The Official Box Art For Halo Infinite
Agree with you all, that art just radiates a classic Halo, early 2000's vibe. I really hope this game delivers and marks a great start to the Series X era.
Re: Talking Point: Which Free Demos Are You Enjoying This Week On Xbox?
My experience so far:
9 Monkeys of Shaolin (not my thing)
Telsa Force (fun at first, but didn't hold my attention long)
Cris Tales (surprised by how much I liked it)
Sail Forth (It's arlight)
Destroy All Humans (looking wonderful, feels like old school gameplay, for better or worse)
Intend to try:
Darkestville Castle and Haven.
Must say Cris Tales was a real surprise for me - first scene I saw the little girl and talking frog and thought 'this ain't my cup of tea, chief'. Then it ended and I was annoyed because I wanted MORE! Beautiful art, music, fun time jump mechanic. So yeah. getting that one for sure thanks to trying the demo.
Wish more games had demos like this, I'd most likely end up trying a more diverse library of games and genres.
Re: Metacritic To Make Gamers Wait Before Posting User Reviews
@Jaxx420 Hah! I haven't been like that since the PS1 era, reminds me of playing some random clunky fireman game I picked up from a bargain bin in woollies (when that was a thing) and getting strange enjoyment out of it. Here's to old school random purchases!
Re: Rumour: Free Xbox Live Multiplayer 'Close To Being A Sure Thing'
It's not Push Square that's putting me off sony (they certainly don't help), it is Sony themselves. Increasing censorship, a lacking PS Now, questioning journalists when they don't give their exclusives 10/10, some arrogant remarks from sony and 1st parties over the last few years especially towards backwards compatibility. Selling an overpriced DLC for Spiderman as a next gen exclusive.
And this brings me on topic - in comparison I feel Xbox, as many here do, have done much to repair their shattered '2013 Mattrick TVTVTV' image of late, and are being pro consumer in a way I still find hard to believe - because, you know... its micro$oft lol. But I appreciate it, and I appreciate that microsoft seems to listen to critical response with some maturity and I would hope they are listening now to concerns about what Free Multiplayer will mean for our old benefits on gold. Overall I would welcome free multiplayer, and I trust they won't screw it up with some bad pr pricing move in same announcement. I doubt they wish any repeat of ill feeling that surrounded the 360 > Xbox One transition. I feel if it happens it's going to be the jam.
I'm also really looking forward to the 23rd July Event. Hyped you might say.
Re: Halo Infinite Is Getting An Official Master Chief Controller Holder
I've been leaving my controller laying around flat on the table when these exist? For shame. Must correct.
Re: Rumour: Free Xbox Live Multiplayer 'Close To Being A Sure Thing'
@KratosMD If PureXBox becomes like that it would be a sad day indeed, this is overall one of the most pleasant gaming forums I've browsed and joined in a long time.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18th)
@WesEds Thanks for the insight, based on that I think I'll hold off on them for now then while I get through a backlog of other stuff. Cheers.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18th)
@WesEds Same here, great memories of playing through the entire gow trilogy with my now brother in law via coop on Hardcore. Good times. You played gears 4/5 yet? I'm really not sure if I should give them a go.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18th)
@WesEds You and me are in exactly the same boat then! I played Halo 3 back in 2009 without knowing much about the series and the story confused the snot out of me. I was one of those 'MASS EFFECT BEATS HALO!!!' fanboys. Then last year picked up Reach on 360 after hearing it was the 'first' in terms of story. Enjoyed the game enough to start binging on the lore on various sites, and now consider myself a 'late to the party' Halo fan. Even picked up a Xbox One X recently mainly for MCC (and whoever said xbox has no games lied to me). Anyway I'd say jump in when you're ready, it really is an awesome collection (after much fixing).
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18th)
Halo CE Anniversary on MCC, much ground to cover before Infinite!
Re: Pick One: Which Do You Most Want To See At July's Xbox Showcase?
The rumors of Fable 4 (aka Microsofts worst kept secret) is what started me on my journey back to the Xbox family, so my vote goes there.