These Activision games need to be saved. I never finished Crash: Mind over Mutant and I never got a hold of Blur, Gun, Singularity etc. Close the deal ASAP after UK ruling and resurrect the BC Program.
ONE.
LAST.
TIME.
For old times' sake.
.....yet. Come on, with Phil being at the FF14 event and the Squenix CEO promising better support for Xbox, it's surely gonna be present at TGS. And it is odd that the international Xbox accounts keep misinforming/leaking games that have yet to hit up Xbox and/or GP.
I thought that they were going to postpone their decision yet again for the 17th time until the CMA makes up their mind first. Finally, now Australia shouldn't be too far behind.
I was hoping they'd give out another 'February 2021' kind of lineup to send it off. This shows that whoever's in charge didn't care through to the end. Both games do look fine to me, and I'll surely play Blue Fire, but these 2 gave me a big fat case of 'wait...THAT'S IT?!' vibes. Nevertheless, RIP GwG, hello Xbox Game Pass Collection!
They should've held off on giving us Adois until next month. But seriously, they wouldn't send off GwG with a wet fart...right??
Forsaken: Remastered
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
Stubbs the Zombie
Exo One was a splendid completion; Beat it in a few hours before it's removal and boy it sure was a treat. Pleasant, gorgeous & euphonic, these artsy "Journey-Likes" are beginning to become my favorite game genre.
Now's the time to reveal it, given that today's the start of the PI trial and one of the FTC's key arguments against the ABK deal are Zenimax exclusives post-merger.
@Kaloudz Back on April 17th, South Africa's Competition Commission recommended the Competition Tribunal to approve the deal "without conditions." As for the PI hearing timeframe, IDK maybe. I recommend following Foss Patents, he'll cover everything on those days.
@Kaloudz South Africa - Part II is tomorrow and they're pretty much the last one. Canada is apparently similar to The U.S. where they can only sue to block (the Canadian Competition Bureau remaining silent =👍). Australia is just following New Zealand's lead at this point, but if all goes well against The FTC & CMA, they'll both probably approve. Though their verdicts ultimately won't matter.
So, either Dragon Quest 12 is a safe bet for Xbox or Squenix is just being Squenix by only porting the spinoffs. Personally, I can't stand turn-based strategies (though I love tactics games), so this game being an ARPG looks like an easy purchase.
I'm guessing Stacking (self-published on PC and later for consoles in 2013) and a possible shadow drop at the showcase. RAD was on PSNow but not on GP so it might come, albeit not permanently.
They sure are drip-feeding us Double Fine games. You'd think Massive Chalice, Iron Brigade & surely Stacking would've been on GP since their acquisition (Headlander was published by Adult Swim, RAD by Bandai Namco & The Cave by Sega so those make sense).
I platinum'd it last month and it's my favorite PS+ Extra game so far. Nice to see it claw its way out of exclusivity. Here's to Kena this year as well!
I haven't even begun! I got done with FH1 last month, and recently unlocked the FH4 'Encore?' achievement (all that's left for me is The Eliminator). Plus, I'm sure FH5 will add more content that'll add more achievements. I'ma take my time with FH5.
@Kaloudz Wolfenstein: The New Colossus did it at the start of the game, and I thought it was handled well since that was BJ's life flashing. Gears 6 could do the same in a nightmare sequence similar to Gears 3.
They could be making another Gears Tactics or even an RTS spin-off (Gears Wars 🤣).
4 although I may or may not play Peaky Blinders.
If I had to rank them it'd be:
1). Sudden Strike 4 - Absolutely fun to play. RTS and Tactics games are my addiction.
2). Lamentum - The atmosphere was killer, just like Signalis. This game really came out of nowhere for me.
3). Iris Fall - Short, sweet & nice art style.
4). Trüberbrook - Interesting narrative, though I've never played a point-and-click game before.
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Re: Seven Xbox-Related Events To Watch Over The Next Few Days
Don't forget about the inevitable ABK roundtable stream!
Re: A Bunch Of Great Xbox 360 Games Will Be Delisted Forever Next Year
These Activision games need to be saved. I never finished Crash: Mind over Mutant and I never got a hold of Blur, Gun, Singularity etc. Close the deal ASAP after UK ruling and resurrect the BC Program.
ONE.
LAST.
TIME.
For old times' sake.
Re: Xbox Social Post Featuring Final Fantasy 7 Remake Was An 'Error'
.....yet. Come on, with Phil being at the FF14 event and the Squenix CEO promising better support for Xbox, it's surely gonna be present at TGS. And it is odd that the international Xbox accounts keep misinforming/leaking games that have yet to hit up Xbox and/or GP.
Re: Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal Approved In Another Country
I thought that they were going to postpone their decision yet again for the 17th time until the CMA makes up their mind first. Finally, now Australia shouldn't be too far behind.
Re: Another Four Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (August 15)
Shame that Death Stranding for Windows never got the Director's Cut. Though it'd be funny if it does shortly after it leaves.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With August 2023's Xbox Games With Gold?
I was hoping they'd give out another 'February 2021' kind of lineup to send it off. This shows that whoever's in charge didn't care through to the end. Both games do look fine to me, and I'll surely play Blue Fire, but these 2 gave me a big fat case of 'wait...THAT'S IT?!' vibes. Nevertheless, RIP GwG, hello Xbox Game Pass Collection!
Re: Xbox Games With Gold For August 2023 Announced
Still couldn't give us more than 2 titles for the final month huh...yeah begone with this service. Both games do seem fun to me though NGL.
Re: Terminator: Resistance - Complete Edition Launches On Xbox Series X|S This October
About time the Xbox version got full parity, I've been holding off on this because of its incompleteness. Now if only Furi would do the same.
Re: Phil Spencer Played A Huge Role In Bringing Antstream Arcade To Xbox
What's next, Dolphin? It'd be nice to have more of these services on Xbox.
Re: Talking Point: What August 2023 Xbox Games With Gold Do You Want?
They should've held off on giving us Adois until next month. But seriously, they wouldn't send off GwG with a wet fart...right??
Forsaken: Remastered
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
Stubbs the Zombie
Re: Xbox Extends Activision Blizzard Takeover Deadline To October
Dang it, I just missed a shizstorm in the comments.
Re: Reminder: Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (July 15)
Exo One was a splendid completion; Beat it in a few hours before it's removal and boy it sure was a treat. Pleasant, gorgeous & euphonic, these artsy "Journey-Likes" are beginning to become my favorite game genre.
Re: Xbox Activision Blizzard Deal Officially Approved In Turkey Amidst Ongoing FTC Battle
We appreciate the participation.
Re: This Delisted Xbox 360 Classic Is Returning Via Game Pass Next Week
Apparently Double Fine co-published this game, just like Stacking with THQ, so this could be a permanent addition.
Re: SEGA & Bungie Included In Huge List Of Companies Xbox Has Considered Acquiring
If you thought the ABK deal is taking forever, this Sega deal would take AGES!
Re: Review: Crash Team Rumble - Toys For Bob Serves Up Another Crash Bandicoot Banger
To be honest, this didn't seem to look like it'd be worth my time. The reviews are consistently positive, how the hell did they do it?!
Re: It Looks Like 'Quake 2 Remastered' Could Be Heading To Xbox Game Pass
Now's the time to reveal it, given that today's the start of the PI trial and one of the FTC's key arguments against the ABK deal are Zenimax exclusives post-merger.
Re: New Zealand Regulator Shares Concerns Over Xbox's Activision Blizzard Takeover
@Kaloudz Coming days, around the first week of next month.
Re: New Zealand Regulator Shares Concerns Over Xbox's Activision Blizzard Takeover
@Kaloudz okay so as it turns out, it actually was a hearing after all.....whoops.
Re: New Zealand Regulator Shares Concerns Over Xbox's Activision Blizzard Takeover
@Kaloudz Back on April 17th, South Africa's Competition Commission recommended the Competition Tribunal to approve the deal "without conditions." As for the PI hearing timeframe, IDK maybe. I recommend following Foss Patents, he'll cover everything on those days.
Re: New Zealand Regulator Shares Concerns Over Xbox's Activision Blizzard Takeover
@Kaloudz South Africa - Part II is tomorrow and they're pretty much the last one. Canada is apparently similar to The U.S. where they can only sue to block (the Canadian Competition Bureau remaining silent =👍). Australia is just following New Zealand's lead at this point, but if all goes well against The FTC & CMA, they'll both probably approve. Though their verdicts ultimately won't matter.
Re: Would Activision Be A Good Fit For Halo? Xbox's Matt Booty Shares His Thoughts
YES!!! Make Call of Halo a reality!
Re: Reminder: Six Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (June 15)
If it wasn't for truck driving school I would've beaten Serious Sam 4, ughh.
Re: Halo Infinite Promises To 'Unleash Mayhem' Next Week In New Season 4 Trailer
Can someone tell me if the Bandit Rifle made it into the campaign. I couldn't find a clear answer around the webs.
Re: Xbox Reportedly Enters New Agreement To Develop AAA Title With People Can Fly
¿Maybe their rumored PlayStation game fell through and they brought it up to Microsoft?
Re: Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Free DLC Announced For PS5, Paid On Xbox
Oh not this again with the Ubisoft/PS deals. As long as it's not story content being locked, then I don't care.
Re: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Launches On Xbox In Early 2024
This getting an Xbox version means that we deserve The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles! Give it to us Capcom!
Re: Xbox Games With Gold For June 2023 Announced
Habroxia 2 is also a GwG title in South Korea!
South Korea: https://www.xbox.com/ko-kr/games/store/habroxia-2/9nncx6mdwm2p
Re: Reminder: Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass Today (May 31)
Habroxia 2 is a GwG title in South Korea!
South Korea: https://www.xbox.com/ko-kr/games/store/habroxia-2/9nncx6mdwm2p
Shame I didn't have much time to play Floppy Knights, it felt so good to play and I enjoyed the deckbuilding.
Re: Stop The Presses, Square Enix Just Announced A New Game For Xbox
@Banjo- Well, let us hope for the best at the showcase. I'm high on hopium that their Japanese segment AT LEAST features them.
Re: Stop The Presses, Square Enix Just Announced A New Game For Xbox
So, either Dragon Quest 12 is a safe bet for Xbox or Squenix is just being Squenix by only porting the spinoffs. Personally, I can't stand turn-based strategies (though I love tactics games), so this game being an ARPG looks like an easy purchase.
Re: Xbox Fans Begin Speculating As Double Fine Teases 'More To Come' On Game Pass
I'm guessing Stacking (self-published on PC and later for consoles in 2013) and a possible shadow drop at the showcase. RAD was on PSNow but not on GP so it might come, albeit not permanently.
Re: In The Latest Xbox ActiBlizz Twist, China Reportedly Approves Microsoft's Acquisition
Australia/New Zealand deadline is June 9th.
South Korea deadline could be earlier.
I've no idea who else is left.
112% happening!
Re: These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 18-30)
They sure are drip-feeding us Double Fine games. You'd think Massive Chalice, Iron Brigade & surely Stacking would've been on GP since their acquisition (Headlander was published by Adult Swim, RAD by Bandai Namco & The Cave by Sega so those make sense).
Re: It Looks Like PlayStation Exclusive 'Stray' Is Coming To Xbox Soon
I platinum'd it last month and it's my favorite PS+ Extra game so far. Nice to see it claw its way out of exclusivity. Here's to Kena this year as well!
Re: Talking Point: Are You Still Playing Forza Horizon 5 In 2023?
I haven't even begun! I got done with FH1 last month, and recently unlocked the FH4 'Encore?' achievement (all that's left for me is The Eliminator). Plus, I'm sure FH5 will add more content that'll add more achievements. I'ma take my time with FH5.
Re: Xbox's Activision Blizzard Deal Officially Approved In Europe
HUNDRED
TWELVE
PERCENT
GOING
THROUGH
Re: Xbox Is Going All Retro With Multiple '90s-Based Releases This Week
In an unrelated note, the European Union just approved the Activision deal!
Chasm: The Rift seems cool, I'ma keep an eye out on it.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Tried Ubisoft Plus On Xbox Yet?
Nope, I'm not paying more for less. If it was the same price on PC and if it had the BC games, then I'd consider.
Re: Poll: Do You Think The Xbox ActiBlizz Deal Will Still Go Ahead?
It's still gonna go through, though I was cocky saying 112% since I wasn't expecting the CMA to be dummies with their heads in the cloud.
Re: Microsoft Will Appeal UK Decision To Block Activision Blizzard Purchase
I swear this whole acquisition needs a documentary; this s**t is wild!
Re: Xbox's Activision Blizzard Deal Officially Blocked In The UK
Push Square will have a field day with this news.
Re: Age Of Empires 1 Is Returning As DLC For Age Of Empires 2: Definitive Edition
Weird how they're taking the L4D2 approach instead of just porting AoE1. Does this mean that they'll dump AoE3 into AoE4??
Re: 10 Free-To-Play Games To Look Forward To On Xbox In 2023
Whatever happened to EXOMECHA? The dev's social media is inactive, and it was meant to release 2 years ago.
Re: Poll: Are You Still Excited For Redfall To Hit Xbox Game Pass Next Week?
Eh, I'm more excited for the performance mode release date. I'll be playing Redfall once 60fps comes out.
Re: Gears Of War Voice Actor 'Hasn't Heard Anything' About Gears 6
@Kaloudz Wolfenstein: The New Colossus did it at the start of the game, and I thought it was handled well since that was BJ's life flashing. Gears 6 could do the same in a nightmare sequence similar to Gears 3.
They could be making another Gears Tactics or even an RTS spin-off (Gears Wars 🤣).
Re: Poll: How Many Of 2023's Xbox Games With Gold Have You Played So Far?
4 although I may or may not play Peaky Blinders.
If I had to rank them it'd be:
1). Sudden Strike 4 - Absolutely fun to play. RTS and Tactics games are my addiction.
2). Lamentum - The atmosphere was killer, just like Signalis. This game really came out of nowhere for me.
3). Iris Fall - Short, sweet & nice art style.
4). Trüberbrook - Interesting narrative, though I've never played a point-and-click game before.
Re: Ubisoft Plus Launches Today On Xbox, Full Lineup And Price Details Revealed
They charge $18 on Xbox with no BC games when It's $15 on PC with everything. What gives?
Re: Poll: Would You Rather Have EA Play Or Ubisoft Plus Included With Xbox Game Pass?
Ubisoft+ because all their games are also day one including their DLCs.
Re: Ghostwire: Tokyo Preload Now Live Ahead Of Xbox Series X|S Release
@senote Not at all. As someone who also doesn't know much about this game, it seems to be a Far Cry clone with Japanese folklore & magic.