ThreadUS Securities and Exchange Commission just published a "notice of effectiveness" in regards to the Bethesda acquisition.
Remains one of the weirdest days of my gaming journalism years. I woke up and saw that my phone literally struggled with all the notifications. Wasn't sure wtf was happening and when I saw that Xbox x Bethesda image... what a HOLY SHIT moment.
ThreadTell Me Why |OT| Ain't nothin' but a heartache [Mark Spoilers]
Only a handful of games made me emotional and Tell me Why was one of them. This is an evolution from Life is Strange, every small and big aspect has been improved. Dontnod has the talent to make unique and super interesting characters and that’s no different from the Ronan twins. It gave me food for thought, some subjects are totally new for videogames and I can only praise Microsoft and especially Dontnod to give them attention in Tell me Why. Honestly, I knew I was going to give a 100% from the very first half-hour, this is one of the games I will remember from the Xbox One generation and easily became one of my favorite games of all time.
Review:
Xbox One X is known to be super quiet, as in I don't even hear anything.
So this means a problem with your console, too much dust inside your Xbox or not enough ventilation.
ThreadMS: "90 million active Xbox Live Users (up from 64 last quarter); more than 10 million GamePass subs"
People who don't know what an active user is.(MAU) a user needs to be in an application or game for over 7 minutes before it counts. This is the same with every Microsoft MAU stat. (Microsoft Teams - Office AND Xbox Live)
ThreadAO Tennis 2 - Finally a good tennis game again?
It isn't bad but has some unresponsive and weird controls, the sound is really bad and it is a little dated visually. It has some nice things but it isn't anything near the good old days from Top Spin or Virtua Tennis.
Metro Exodus looks fantastic but what the hell is happening with the sound? This has to be the worst game I ever played when it comes to sound.
Is this a known thing?
ThreadGears 5 was Microsoft's GoW/Uncharted 4 and it was simply ignored
Yes, I totally believe that Gears 5 didn't get what it deserved from many critics. Just as Halo Wars 2 received too much praise, Gears 5 received way to low. I'm leaving it at that :) Already received a warning so I'm carefully placing my words.
ThreadGears 5 was Microsoft's GoW/Uncharted 4 and it was simply ignored
It was an incredible game, it STILL is an incredible game with lots of free online content.
It is a Microsoft game, did you honestly expect the same praise as Sony games? :)
Edit: wow, warning for this? Okay :')
ThreadXbox Game Studios |OT7| Discover Your Next Favorite OT
(In no specific order)
Forza 7, Forza Horizon 4, Gears 4, D4, Sea of Thieves, State of Decay 2, Zoo Tycoon, Rare Replay, Master Chief Collection and my personal favorite Ryse.
It wasnt that bad tbh.
ThreadDatingEra - This isn't like one of your animes
Alright, I wish to hear some advice here because I'm dealing with something that is driving me utterly crazy.
I met this girl 64 days ago and we have been seeing each other on a regular basis, chatting daily and when we are together 2/3 days a week we do everything that couples would do. I have a huge crush on her, totally in love and we talked about it frequently. She can't make up her mind because she doesn't know if she wants to start something with me or her ex-boyfriend. Where she had a on and off relationship with for the past three years.
This isn't normal right? This is really making me depressed but I have so many strong feelings for her..
Keeping me on a fishing line for two months.. anyone had a similar experience?
ThreadPolyphony Digital's transformation is remarkable
I highly disagree. It is a studio that hasnt evolved enough and is surpassed by Turn 10, Playground, and Codemasters. They used to be one of the best racing devs, now they lag behind the pack.
ThreadDoes anyone prefer the DualShock 4 to the Xbone Controller?
Without the doubt, Xbox One (Elite) controller is my favorite, not a Dualshock fan.. always pain in my hands afterwards. (Likely because I'm not used to it)
ThreadNinja hits 1,000,000 active subs on Mixer in less than a week
The Ninja Emoji or animations can only be bought by money, you earn "sparks" by watching streamers not embers.
It is honestly insane how many people are buying it, Ninja calls them out every once in a while I guess that's why so many people do it.
ThreadMSPowerUser: Crackdown 3's multiplayer is already dead.
I'm sorry but this has nothing to do with the name if you would take the time to actually check my reviews for Xbox exclusives than you would know this is totally not the case. Windows Central, Xbox Tavern are all biased if you go with those thoughts
ThreadMike Ybarra, Corporate VP of Xbox, says critics of an Anthem area are “whining” and it is “embarrassing to review with such a lack of knowledge”
I go away for three days and I come back and see the internet explode for something ridicules. I 100% agree with Mike that a reviewer should at least have some knowledge about the game before reviewing it. That's the entire point, the reviewer didn't even know how to do a combo...
ThreadWolfenstein II: The New Colossus |OT| Amerika ist wieder großartig
Just wrote my review, pretty late to publish it but I had my hands full with other games too.
Anyway, . In short pros: Story and characters, replay value and set-pieces. Cons: Blurry visuals on Xbox One (haven't tested the Xbox One X), head bobbing and simply terrible hit detection feedback.
Great game though, Machine Games is an excellent developer. Looking forward for whatever they bring next.
ThreadWolfenstein II: The New Colossus |OT| Amerika ist wieder großartig
So I was covering the Belgian Wolfenstein release party and one thing I wasn't aware of is that many players play and buy Wolfenstein 2 for the Nazi-elements. The majority knew before even playing the game that it would have Nazi-jokes. This took me by surprise to be honest, I never would have guessed that people actually buy a game just for that.
Anyway, if this is allowed here is a about the Belgian release party.
I am almost done with the game and so far I'm satisfied but I liked the previous two more. Playing on Xbox One, I have experienced many visual bugs with shadows, frame rate drops and the lean mechanic is simply terrible. Not the biggest fan for the environments too, I miss some extra creative work. That sounds negative though, overall I think Wolfenstein is a very decent shooter, it might even be the best single player shooter for 2017.
ThreadKotaku: Microsoft's Inside Xbox Show Isn't Working
I have been to the German one, it is not a fake ass crowd. Microsoft just spends a lot of genuine effort in making it an awesome night with activities and lots of free drinks, so the crowd is pretty much excited by everything. ?
ThreadMutant Year Zero: The Road to Eden |OT| DuX-Com
Loved it, quite a few people on my friendlist are playing it too (likely because of Xbox game pass)
I do wished that Dux, Bormin and Selma had more backstory or depth.
Anyway, I gave it a 90/100
Really worth checking the game out!
Anyone here that misses the dark filter from the previous Evil Within? I didn't really miss it but I can imagine that some gamers loved that dark filter.
The game really shines in the audio department though, one of the strongest points.
If interested here is.
From the information I received from shops I have an estimate how much the Xbox One X sold (WITHOUT one of the biggest stores, BOL.com) in Belgium
Game Mania had 2 consoles for each store, MediaMarkt 30 consoles for each store, FNAC 3 consoles for each store, Dreamland 3 consoles for each store, Bart Smit 2 consoles for each store.
Everything together around 3500 consoles are sold in these stores, not bad for Belgium if you ask me. (Each shop is sold out)
ThreadAssassin's Creed Origins |OT| Stalking in Memphis
The Xbox One X can't come soon enough, so I can continue playing this! It is so hard to ignore all these great games right now because I want to play it on X :/
ThreadAssassin's Creed Origins |OT| Stalking in Memphis
Just started playing it, the attention to detail in the environments is really something. This Egyptian setting is perfect for Assassin's Creed. Can't wait to continue playing this on Xbox One X.
ThreadMicrosoft Studios |OT4| The Road To E3 Is Paved With Good Intentions
These topics are going fast!
Question for reviewers: I'm looking for more people that have early access for games, I regularly struggle to play online games before release because I don't have many reviewers on my friend list.
Feel free to add me on Xbox Live, Dae Jim.
ThreadI've now got an Xbox One, what should I play?
Great you have Game Pass so you are basically set! My personal recommendations:
Single Player:
A world of Keflings
Ashen
Cities: Skyline
Fable Anniversary
DOOM
Forza Horizon 4
All Gears of Wars games
Halo Wars 2 (RTS)
Life is Strange > Life is Strange Before the Storm > Life is Strange 2
Ryse: Son of Rome
Strange Brigade
Sunset Overdrive
Mutant Road Zero (RTS)
We Happy Few
Online:
Aftercharge
Gears 4
PUBG
Sea of Thieves
Wrote the same in my review, for first timers it is a really hard game. People familiar with Ace Combat won't have any issues at all but I can imagine that many gamers will curse with the learning curve and absent of any explanation.