This is really the only logical path forward for Xbox. Meanwhile PlayStation will do the same thing they did all over again, and Nintendo already has their hardware in place. It’ll be three very different ecosystems (with many of the same games, until switch 2 again inevitably lags behind)
@Friendly it wasn’t on Xbox til now. So it’s a day one release… even tho it’s been out for a year or so elsewhere. Happy to play it either way and glad I didn’t buy it on anything else.
The discounts on dlc were bad anyway. Maybe this will allow publishers to offer better discounts since game pass isn’t offering a poor blanket discount.
@SodaPop6548 there’s nothing to disagree with. He’s talking about historical metrics. We’ll see if the same happens here. Historically, it does, is all he’s saying.
I did cancel my auto renew, for one, but I plan to seek out some discount codes.
It would have gone up with or without adding the Ubisoft stuff. They’re just trying to cushion the blow by “adding value”.
I already played it when it came out. But it’s 3 years old at this point. If I’d waited, I’m sure I’d be excited… but it sells for like $15 now doesn’t it?
Whenever I hear AAA, I think tepid garbage that tries to appeal to everyone in its watered-down gameplay design and graphically overpriced style, while pleasing no one.
I want games with lower budgets, worse graphics, and more creativity that isn't watered down to appeal to "everyone". AAA graphics and the idea that a game needs to sell 10 million copies to break even are killing the industry.
Agreed on Lost Odyssey. I wonder why he didn't mention Shadowrun with the other FASA stuff. I guess the recent Shadowrun stuff wasn't first-party, but Microsoft still owns console rights.
@Kaloudz I mean it's a turn-based RPG with a storyline and rock/paper/scissors combat that is way more compelling than it sounds. I really loved the demo but never took the plunge. I will on Xbox (although I might wait until it's not $5 more than the PS and Switch versions, cause wtf)
@FrenchVaniIIuxe it’s refined, not censored. The original ps1 translation was bad. They refined the war of the lions script and expanded upon it. So yes, it’s changed.
I will never understand why people insist on a game needing to include every single burp and fart and feature from every edition of a game in order for it to be “definitive”. Sometimes leaving things out is the best choice. War of the Lions didn’t have annything extra that we need.
I’ve idly considered getting an S for my friends house so I can log in to game pass there. I spend more of my free time there than home, and it would be nice to play some stuff!
Too bad the money you buy with points expires in 90 days! I lost $10 because of that. But I guess I’ll spend my 90,000 rewards points and go on a spending spree
I don’t want anything. I played it year 1 for 150, finished it, and I’m done. It’s a single player offline game. I don’t want it to be Minecraft or Fortnite.
@Markatron84 That's okay! I can wait! Honestly, if it's that awesome (which I actually have no doubt it is), I should probably just skip the demo and buy the damn thing as soon as it's out. I liked Shovel Knight (and spent way too much backing it and buying it multiple times), but I think I'll like Mina even more.
@Markatron84 Yeah that's me too, and if I know I'm gonna play a game, I don't bother with the demo (unless it's different from the game... or I want a head start and it carries over, which usually I don't care about). Is the Mina demo on there yet?? I saw a ton of demos but didn't see that one.
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Re: Huge Xbox Report Details 'Ambitious' Next-Gen Console With Free Online Play
This is really the only logical path forward for Xbox. Meanwhile PlayStation will do the same thing they did all over again, and Nintendo already has their hardware in place. It’ll be three very different ecosystems (with many of the same games, until switch 2 again inevitably lags behind)
Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 24)
I was miffed when pacific drive didn’t launch on Xbox too. Worth it for waiting for game pass tho.
Fantasy kingdom looks fun too. Wish jt was also on console
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Xbox's The Outer Worlds 2
Well that sounds pretty good. Might as well wait for all the dlc and season pass to be cheap tho
Re: Two Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Titles Win Big At Australian Game Awards Show
Weird awards show. I’m looking forward to both tho.
Re: Three Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late October 2025
Crap. I wanted to replay monkey island (it’s great!).
I never got around to metal slug. I meant to immediately, but It was buggy asf at launch. I presume it’s working now.
Re: Four New Retro Classics Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 16)
The battletech games are very interesting additions.
Re: Review: Keeper (Xbox) - A Memorable Puzzle Adventure From Xbox Studio Double Fine
That actually does sound pretty great
Re: 61 Games Discounted To Less Than $1 In New Xbox Play Anywhere Sale
@TheGameThrifter there are a lot more play anywhere games than just these
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Are Saying About Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Why do rpgs always have to become non-rpgs? RPG elements in every action game now and rpg elements removed from every rpg.
Re: Two More Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass In November 2025
@Friendly it wasn’t on Xbox til now. So it’s a day one release… even tho it’s been out for a year or so elsewhere. Happy to play it either way and glad I didn’t buy it on anything else.
Re: Two More Games Announced For Xbox Game Pass In November 2025
Great to see 1000x. I’ve been wanting to play it.
Re: Five Games Are Being Added To Xbox Game Pass This Week (October 14-17)
@Decimateh yeah no kidding!
Re: Five Games Are Being Added To Xbox Game Pass This Week (October 14-17)
I hope keeper is good. The rest seem kinda Idno.
Re: Microsoft Rewards October Gift Card Sale Begins, Includes Discount On Xbox Credit
Jeez. Zero notice and lasts two days or less? Been waiting all month just to blink and miss it.
Re: Four Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In November 2025 So Far
CoD wrecked game pass
Re: Xbox Ditches Majority Of Its Game Pass DLC Discounts As Part Of Service Revamp
The amount of catastrophising on here is hilarious.
Re: Xbox Ditches Majority Of Its Game Pass DLC Discounts As Part Of Service Revamp
The discounts on dlc were bad anyway. Maybe this will allow publishers to offer better discounts since game pass isn’t offering a poor blanket discount.
Re: Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In November 2025
@SodaPop6548 there’s nothing to disagree with. He’s talking about historical metrics. We’ll see if the same happens here. Historically, it does, is all he’s saying.
I did cancel my auto renew, for one, but I plan to seek out some discount codes.
It would have gone up with or without adding the Ubisoft stuff. They’re just trying to cushion the blow by “adding value”.
Re: Here's What Might Leave Xbox Game Pass In November 2025
Is stalker 2 even done yet? just in time to leave.
I’d be sad to lose that and metal slug tactics. I haven’t played either and would like to. Both were buggy asf at launch.
Re: Talking Point: So, Have You Tried Out Hogwarts Legacy On Xbox Game Pass Yet?
I already played it when it came out. But it’s 3 years old at this point. If I’d waited, I’m sure I’d be excited… but it sells for like $15 now doesn’t it?
Re: Xbox Rewards Is Buffing Its Points In Some Cases, And Nerfing Them In Others
I’m still not playing jewel
Re: 40+ Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (October 1)
Nice if you like Ubisoft. Otherwise…
Re: Report: AAA The Lord Of The Rings Game In Development With Third-Person Gameplay
Whenever I hear AAA, I think tepid garbage that tries to appeal to everyone in its watered-down gameplay design and graphically overpriced style, while pleasing no one.
I want games with lower budgets, worse graphics, and more creativity that isn't watered down to appeal to "everyone". AAA graphics and the idea that a game needs to sell 10 million copies to break even are killing the industry.
Re: Four New Games Added To Xbox Retro Classics In September 2025
The Sierra games are great. I just wish the console had keyboard and mouse support. It doesn't run on my PC (black screen).
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate Gets Last-Minute Delay, Out On Xbox In Late November
Kind of sad to delay a mostly-digital release just for physical stuff, but I guess they have no choice.
Either way, I'll be happy to see it whenever it comes out.
Re: Xbox Boss Names Four Franchises That Fans Keep Asking To See Revived
Agreed on Lost Odyssey. I wonder why he didn't mention Shadowrun with the other FASA stuff. I guess the recent Shadowrun stuff wasn't first-party, but Microsoft still owns console rights.
Re: Three New Games Confirmed For PC Game Pass Over The Next Few Months
Shocked to be somewhat interested in all of these, but I wish they were on console too. My PC is not what it used to be.
Re: Capcom Is Bringing The First Two Monster Hunter Stories Games To Xbox In 2025
@Kaloudz I mean it's a turn-based RPG with a storyline and rock/paper/scissors combat that is way more compelling than it sounds. I really loved the demo but never took the plunge. I will on Xbox (although I might wait until it's not $5 more than the PS and Switch versions, cause wtf)
Re: Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven Is Shadow Dropping Today On Xbox Series X|S
Kind of a kick in the crotch considering it’s $29.99 on switch and PlayStation. We have to wait years and then also have to pay $5 more? Wtf.
Re: Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven Is Shadow Dropping Today On Xbox Series X|S
Been waiting for this for ages
Re: Deus Ex Remastered Is Making Its Way To Xbox In February 2026
I hope they don’t wreck it.
Re: Capcom Is Bringing The First Two Monster Hunter Stories Games To Xbox In 2025
@Kaloudz yeah but the gameplay is completely different. I loved the demo for 2. I’m not a big fan of the normal monster hunter games tho.
Re: Capcom Is Bringing The First Two Monster Hunter Stories Games To Xbox In 2025
Took so long they should just put them on game pass at this point. I still want to play them tho!
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Is Getting Amazing Reviews So Far
@FrenchVaniIIuxe it’s refined, not censored. The original ps1 translation was bad. They refined the war of the lions script and expanded upon it. So yes, it’s changed.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Is Getting Amazing Reviews So Far
I will never understand why people insist on a game needing to include every single burp and fart and feature from every edition of a game in order for it to be “definitive”. Sometimes leaving things out is the best choice. War of the Lions didn’t have annything extra that we need.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Targets Seven Xbox Fixes In Latest 22GB Update
It’s crazy they’re still fixing this game two years on. They never fixed the weird audio lag either.
I did play through the whole game twice tho, and would like to make a third run eventually.
Re: Multiple Yakuza Games Announced For Xbox At RGG Summit, Including Yakuza Kiwami 3
I want them to announce their next turn based game. I’m tired of all the action games.
Re: Borderlands 4 Sales Figures Impress As Take-Two Makes Over $150 Million
Like hearing about marvel movies selling well… keep churning out the mindless money makers
Re: Huge List Of Indie Games Available In Xbox's New 'Buy One, Get Two Free' Sale
I slept on this, expecting a crap deal, but there are a ton of games I want on here, and it is actually a good deal.
Why isn't this on their website so I can shop there? It's clunky on the console.
Re: These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 17 - October 7)
Dang I just bought hades
Re: Opinion: The Value Proposition Of Xbox Series S Is Better Than Ever In 2025
I’ve idly considered getting an S for my friends house so I can log in to game pass there. I spend more of my free time there than home, and it would be nice to play some stuff!
Re: Xbox Gift Cards To Be Included In October 2025 Microsoft Rewards Sale
@WildConcept6 I’m just mad because I lost $10!
Re: Xbox Gift Cards To Be Included In October 2025 Microsoft Rewards Sale
Too bad the money you buy with points expires in 90 days! I lost $10 because of that. But I guess I’ll spend my 90,000 rewards points and go on a spending spree
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Age: The Veilguard On Xbox Game Pass?
@Valhura you prefer asleep trash?
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Age: The Veilguard On Xbox Game Pass?
It feels more like god of war than an rpg
Re: Talking Point: As Bethesda Teases Starfield DLC, What Do You Want From The Xbox RPG In Year 3?
I don’t want anything. I played it year 1 for 150, finished it, and I’m done. It’s a single player offline game. I don’t want it to be Minecraft or Fortnite.
Re: Talking Point: So, Is Hollow Knight: Silksong Worth The Hype On Xbox Game Pass?
They’re smart to sell it cheap when they know they’ll sell a billion copies.
I don’t know if I’ll play it. I wasn’t really about the first one, and I’m kind of burned out on metroidvania.
Re: Xbox Demo Fest Returns Next Week, First Four Games Announced
@Markatron84 That's okay! I can wait! Honestly, if it's that awesome (which I actually have no doubt it is), I should probably just skip the demo and buy the damn thing as soon as it's out. I liked Shovel Knight (and spent way too much backing it and buying it multiple times), but I think I'll like Mina even more.
Re: Poll: Are You Buying Borderlands 4 Next Week?
This series got tired before the first game and all its DLC even ended.
Re: Xbox Demo Fest Returns Next Week, First Four Games Announced
@Markatron84 Yeah that's me too, and if I know I'm gonna play a game, I don't bother with the demo (unless it's different from the game... or I want a head start and it carries over, which usually I don't care about). Is the Mina demo on there yet?? I saw a ton of demos but didn't see that one.