I’ll love PC GamePass when we can stream those games to our consoles. There’s a bunch of “PC only” games I’d like to play but my actual PC is a POS. So yeah, give me the option to stream them and I’ll be happy.
Had to go with Dishonored. Prey is a good game but I also will always have a negative attitude towards it because the original Prey is one of my all time favorites. And, yeah, new one is nothing at all like it…
Good interview. I have a Series X, PS5 and Switch and still play my Series X more than anything. As for Sony, I’m just getting bored of the same formula over and over again. I like that risks are being taken, even if they fail, because there’s more games than I can ever play to begin with. Hi-Fi Rush was amazing and Tango went way out of its comfort zone for that.
Anyway, could care less about people who are “done” with Xbox. I still see a bright future with a wide variety of games in the works.
Well, we already got one great Bethesda game this year (Hi-Fi Rush, which is actually one of the best reviewed games of the year). Hopefully Starfield will make it two out of three.
Great month even outside of Redfall. Cassette Beasts has been getting amazing reviews and can’t wait for it to come to console. The first Fuga was awesome so glad the sequel is on GamePass. Ravenlock looks good and The Bunker has the potential to be the best of the Amnesia games. Good stuff!!!
@Kaloudz There’s discussion from several respected analysts on Twitter that the UK government getting involved could lead to it getting overturned. Windows Central was the first to report that the UK government was going to “engage” Microsoft over the matter.
The UK government wasn’t happy with the way MS criticized them and apparently is engaging MS on the ABK deal. There’s talk that the ministers could potentially try to overrule the CMA. In any case, I definitely don’t think this is “over”.
It sucks because I really was looking forward to this game. If something is in that bad of shape, just delay it. Hurts more to have negative impressions off the bat than a delay would, especially for an indie game:
@Chuffer Steam has a ton of negative reviews complaining about performance so it isn’t just Xbox. PC version also apparently had a lot of issues. Just sounds like a case of not being ready for release.
Totally excited to play it and previews I’ve read have all been positive. Would have liked the 60 FPS but that isn’t going to stop me from enjoying it!
For the King is a great game and highly recommend it for strategy fans. Would be ashame for people to think it’s “garbage” just because it was a Games With Gold.
There’s a reason it has an 88% Very Positive rating with over 23,000 reviews on Steam.
I look forward to coming back to Push Square….I mean Pure Xbox when all cylinders are firing and we’ve got Redfall, Forza 8, Starfield and Activision-Blizzard under our belts…while Sony only has Spider-Man 2 from first party. This is going to be a great year for Xbox. But you wouldn’t know it reading this site.
@Snake_V5 Wo Long Fallen Dynasty and The Show 23, just to name a few recent titles, are mediocre? News to me.
And as I said before, I’d consider Hi-Fi Rush to be AAA. Certainly feels and plays like a AAA title and better than most of them. Guess A Plague’s Tale: Requiem is surely a mediocre piece of trash too.
I actually completely agree with this. I like discovering new indies and AA games on GamePass. It’s a big part of why I have been more than happy with my sub.
And we’ve been doing pretty well with AAA games as well with the likes of MLB 23, Atomic Heart and Wo Long Fallen Dynasty in recent months. I’d even argue that Hi-Fi Rush was a AAA game. But people have to find something to complain about.
I played a bit in PS4 and it was a nice twist on the genre but, yeah, died off quickly. I wouldn’t mind it getting a second chance on GamePass. It was fun and a built in player base may work to make it more successful.
If there’s a new single player game that I can complete in a month that I want to play, then maybe. Don’t want to spend $17 just to try a new game. So we’ll see but still definitely a pass as an on going subscription.
@Stormageddon It’s not a bum deal because no one in their right mind is going to pay for this. Almost all of the games can be had dirt cheap so people who want to play them already own them. The only ones that aren’t on sale for low prices regularly are the brand new ones like Anno 1800 that aren’t on PS Plus Premium.
When all those AC games went to PS Plus one month and people went wild thinking it was the best thing ever, I kind of chuckled knowing how little value they really are when people buy them on sale for 80% off. And also why everyone is also laughing at this ridiculous plan.
Oh and there are a bunch of Ubisoft games on GamePass already such as AC Origins and Odyssey and Immortals Fenyx Rising.
Nope. Not paying that much for it. It’s always a joke how quickly Ubisoft games get discounted and get cheap quickly. Maybe that’ll change but $17.99 is still too rich for my blood. I was thinking this would be no more than $10 a month.
Honestly the only one I care about that isn’t listed here yet is Final Fantasy 16. I’ve played FF 7 Remake and it’s bloated and over-rated IMO. Would play the original any day over the remake.
@themightyant Yeah, quality is better than quantity. We’re getting -The Show ($70), Ghostwire Tokyo ($60) and Minecraft: Legends ($40) and other good games like Loop Hero (also new) this month. How is $170 in new games plus others not a good month?!? It’s a BETTER value than many of those 12 game months. Definitely not “reducing” the service.
But people will always find something to complain about…
@Sebatrox Yeah, that’s what I’ve been hearing on Twitter as well. That it’s licensed songs, which also makes me wonder if it will be delisted all together like the older Forza games.
@Novs Yeah, two brand new games that would cost $60-$70 each is really light…
I’d much have big new releases than a bunch of older games. But to each their own. Saved me $130 just on those two games in one month. Plus other games that I enjoy. One of the best months ever of GamePass for me!!!
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Re: Talking Point: How Satisfied Are You With PC Game Pass Right Now?
I’ll love PC GamePass when we can stream those games to our consoles. There’s a bunch of “PC only” games I’d like to play but my actual PC is a POS. So yeah, give me the option to stream them and I’ll be happy.
Re: Ubisoft's Trackmania Launches For Free On Xbox Consoles Next Week
Enjoyed Trackmania Turbo on Xbox One so will give this one a shot.
Re: Talking Point: Have You Tried Ubisoft Plus On Xbox Yet?
Nope. And won’t at that price.
Re: Poll: Which Of These Is Your Favourite Arkane Title On Xbox Game Pass?
Had to go with Dishonored. Prey is a good game but I also will always have a negative attitude towards it because the original Prey is one of my all time favorites. And, yeah, new one is nothing at all like it…
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox 'Needs To Improve' Its Development Process
I’m taking a break from the comment sections here. Just can’t do it anymore with some of the people here. Have enough negativity in my life as it is.
Re: Phil Spencer Says Xbox 'Needs To Improve' Its Development Process
Good interview. I have a Series X, PS5 and Switch and still play my Series X more than anything. As for Sony, I’m just getting bored of the same formula over and over again. I like that risks are being taken, even if they fail, because there’s more games than I can ever play to begin with. Hi-Fi Rush was amazing and Tango went way out of its comfort zone for that.
Anyway, could care less about people who are “done” with Xbox. I still see a bright future with a wide variety of games in the works.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Ravenlok On Xbox Game Pass
Disappointing reviews but still going to give it a shot. Had been looking forward to it.
Re: Titanfall Game Director Working On 'Something New' At EA
@Kaloudz It’s the same universe but missing the main component…Titans!
Re: Titanfall Game Director Working On 'Something New' At EA
Don’t know what EA has against Titanfall. That campaign in T2 still ranks among my all-time favorites. Not to mention how fun MP was.
Re: These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 2-11)
Great line up. Ravenlok looks great and the first Fuga was fantastic so nice to have the sequel day one. Saving me $65 just on those two alone.
Re: Review: Redfall - Arkane's Undead Experiment Brings Mixed Results To Xbox Game Pass
Well, we already got one great Bethesda game this year (Hi-Fi Rush, which is actually one of the best reviewed games of the year). Hopefully Starfield will make it two out of three.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Players Are 'Heading For New Zealand' To Play Redfall Early
They killed the servers for it so this won’t work.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In May 2023
Great month even outside of Redfall. Cassette Beasts has been getting amazing reviews and can’t wait for it to come to console. The first Fuga was awesome so glad the sequel is on GamePass. Ravenlock looks good and The Bunker has the potential to be the best of the Amnesia games. Good stuff!!!
Re: Report: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Reassures Employees Following UK ActiBlizz Decision
@Kaloudz There’s discussion from several respected analysts on Twitter that the UK government getting involved could lead to it getting overturned. Windows Central was the first to report that the UK government was going to “engage” Microsoft over the matter.
Here’s one thread:
https://twitter.com/fosspatents/status/1651676379363041280?s=46&t=n557V_EC4EqditJsSEbq1A
Know Twitter isn’t always the best news source but I follow some of these guys that know what they’re talking about.
The UK government is not happy about what MS said yesterday.
Re: Two Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 27)
I’m playing it on my Series X and honestly don’t think the frame rate is too bad. Have an LG CX with VRR. Enjoying the game so far.
Re: Report: Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Reassures Employees Following UK ActiBlizz Decision
The UK government wasn’t happy with the way MS criticized them and apparently is engaging MS on the ABK deal. There’s talk that the ministers could potentially try to overrule the CMA. In any case, I definitely don’t think this is “over”.
Re: Two Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 27)
It sucks because I really was looking forward to this game. If something is in that bad of shape, just delay it. Hurts more to have negative impressions off the bat than a delay would, especially for an indie game:
Re: Two Additions Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (April 27)
@Chuffer Steam has a ton of negative reviews complaining about performance so it isn’t just Xbox. PC version also apparently had a lot of issues. Just sounds like a case of not being ready for release.
Re: 'Cassette Beasts' Is Available Today With PC Game Pass (April 26)
This is getting fantastic reviews. 90 average so far on OpenCritic! Can’t wait until it comes to console!
Re: Talking Point: Where Does Xbox Go Next If ActiBlizz Deal Falls Through?
Start acting like Sony and pour lots of money into exclusivity deals. Sony does it so why shouldn’t MS?
Re: The Full List Of New Xbox Games Releasing In May 2023
Pretty stacked month. Looking forward to Redfall, Ravenlok and Fuga 2 in particular.
Will wait to see how Gollum turns out before buying.
Re: Poll: Are You Still Excited For Redfall To Hit Xbox Game Pass Next Week?
Totally excited to play it and previews I’ve read have all been positive. Would have liked the 60 FPS but that isn’t going to stop me from enjoying it!
Arkane rocks!!!
Re: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 24-28)
Looking forward to Blaze Blue and Benedict Fox!
Going to hold off on Jedi Survivor as I have a few other new releases on my plate like finishing the RE4 Remake.
Re: Poll: How Many Of 2023's Xbox Games With Gold Have You Played So Far?
For the King is a great game and highly recommend it for strategy fans. Would be ashame for people to think it’s “garbage” just because it was a Games With Gold.
There’s a reason it has an 88% Very Positive rating with over 23,000 reviews on Steam.
Iris Fall is also a good one.
Re: 'No Xbox' Begins Trending On Twitter As Another Game Skips The Platform At Launch
I look forward to coming back to Push Square….I mean Pure Xbox when all cylinders are firing and we’ve got Redfall, Forza 8, Starfield and Activision-Blizzard under our belts…while Sony only has Spider-Man 2 from first party. This is going to be a great year for Xbox. But you wouldn’t know it reading this site.
Re: Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following April 2023's Nintendo Event
Well, I’ll be playing Oxenfree 2 for free via Netflix on iOS. Mobile is actually a good fit for those kind of games.
But still sad it isn’t launching on Xbox.
Re: Call Of Duty: MW2 Multiplayer Is Now Free-To-Play For A Full Week On Xbox
Free preview of GamePass in three or four months! 😀
Re: These Seven Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 20 - May 2)
Six new releases and they all are promising. Nice adds!!!
Re: Xbox Exec: Diversity Of Content Is What Makes Game Pass So Valuable
Man trolls are out in force today. Quality of level of Game Boy titles, lol. What has that guy been smoking.
Re: 'Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions' Announced For PC & Consoles, Playtest Signups Now Live
So this is why they couldn’t put Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy.
Re: Xbox Exec: Diversity Of Content Is What Makes Game Pass So Valuable
@Snake_V5 Wo Long Fallen Dynasty and The Show 23, just to name a few recent titles, are mediocre? News to me.
And as I said before, I’d consider Hi-Fi Rush to be AAA. Certainly feels and plays like a AAA title and better than most of them. Guess A Plague’s Tale: Requiem is surely a mediocre piece of trash too.
There’s been plenty of good AAA games.
Re: Xbox Exec: Diversity Of Content Is What Makes Game Pass So Valuable
I actually completely agree with this. I like discovering new indies and AA games on GamePass. It’s a big part of why I have been more than happy with my sub.
And we’ve been doing pretty well with AAA games as well with the likes of MLB 23, Atomic Heart and Wo Long Fallen Dynasty in recent months. I’d even argue that Hi-Fi Rush was a AAA game. But people have to find something to complain about.
Re: Another Five Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 30)
Going to have to pick up Tetris. Had thought it may never leave, lol.
Re: Could PS4 Exclusive 'LawBreakers' Finally Come To Xbox? Creator Cliffy B Provides Update
I played a bit in PS4 and it was a nice twist on the genre but, yeah, died off quickly. I wouldn’t mind it getting a second chance on GamePass. It was fun and a built in player base may work to make it more successful.
Re: PSA: These 10+ Xbox Games Will All Likely Launch On Ubisoft Plus
If there’s a new single player game that I can complete in a month that I want to play, then maybe. Don’t want to spend $17 just to try a new game. So we’ll see but still definitely a pass as an on going subscription.
Re: Ubisoft Plus Launches Today On Xbox, Full Lineup And Price Details Revealed
@Stormageddon It’s not a bum deal because no one in their right mind is going to pay for this. Almost all of the games can be had dirt cheap so people who want to play them already own them. The only ones that aren’t on sale for low prices regularly are the brand new ones like Anno 1800 that aren’t on PS Plus Premium.
When all those AC games went to PS Plus one month and people went wild thinking it was the best thing ever, I kind of chuckled knowing how little value they really are when people buy them on sale for 80% off. And also why everyone is also laughing at this ridiculous plan.
Oh and there are a bunch of Ubisoft games on GamePass already such as AC Origins and Odyssey and Immortals Fenyx Rising.
Re: Ubisoft Plus Launches Today On Xbox, Full Lineup And Price Details Revealed
@XxEvilAshxX It’s not included in PS Plus. It’s a subset of their games (think they call it Ubisoft+ Classics). But it is not the same as this.
Re: Ubisoft Plus Launches Today On Xbox, Full Lineup And Price Details Revealed
Nope. Not paying that much for it. It’s always a joke how quickly Ubisoft games get discounted and get cheap quickly. Maybe that’ll change but $17.99 is still too rich for my blood. I was thinking this would be no more than $10 a month.
Re: Epic Fantasy Adventure 'Ravenlok' Launches On Xbox Game Pass This May
Hey, at least we can play this at 60 FPS next month! 😀
Re: Multi-Time 'Game Of The Year' Winner Finally Makes Its Debut On Xbox
@fizban3332 It’s definitely not a Hands of Fate knockoff. Hard to describe without spoiling it.
Re: Poll: Are You Looking Forward To Dead Island 2 Finally Coming To Xbox Next Week?
Been watching this site all day anticipating an article about this. Hell of a lot more exciting news than this game!
https://twitter.com/devolverdigital/status/1645468836605329433?s=46&t=n557V_EC4EqditJsSEbq1A
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Recent Square Enix Games Would You Most Like On Xbox?
I won’t be happy until I get a remaster of the pixel remasters.
Re: Pick One: Which Of These Recent Square Enix Games Would You Most Like On Xbox?
Honestly the only one I care about that isn’t listed here yet is Final Fantasy 16. I’ve played FF 7 Remake and it’s bloated and over-rated IMO. Would play the original any day over the remake.
Re: Xbox Game Pass Kicks Off April With Two Surprise Arrivals
Loop Hero is excellent. Glad to have it on Xbox let alone GamePass!
Re: These Five Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (April 4-18)
@themightyant Yeah, quality is better than quantity. We’re getting -The Show ($70), Ghostwire Tokyo ($60) and Minecraft: Legends ($40) and other good games like Loop Hero (also new) this month. How is $170 in new games plus others not a good month?!? It’s a BETTER value than many of those 12 game months. Definitely not “reducing” the service.
But people will always find something to complain about…
Re: Review: Road 96: Mile 0 - A Fantastic Prequel That Builds On Road 96's Heartfelt Adventure
Wow. 9 here and 5 on your sister site Push Square. May need some more reviews to get a read on this one.
Re: Another Eight Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (April 2023)
@Sebatrox Yeah, that’s what I’ve been hearing on Twitter as well. That it’s licensed songs, which also makes me wonder if it will be delisted all together like the older Forza games.
Re: These 10+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 3-7)
Man I hope it doesn’t take too long for Everspace 2 makes its way to consoles. Looks soooo good.
Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In March?
@Novs Yeah, two brand new games that would cost $60-$70 each is really light…
I’d much have big new releases than a bunch of older games. But to each their own. Saved me $130 just on those two games in one month. Plus other games that I enjoy. One of the best months ever of GamePass for me!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 1-2)
Rally Adventure and still plugging away at the RE 4 remake.