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Xbox One Launch Thread [Thread being archived 1/1/14]
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Black Republican
Member
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
The xbox one is releasing simultaneously in both europe and america, I think that's why we're getting a lot of traction here.
In other news, redeemed the code for my car, shadow jago, and queued up the KI demo. Won't let me queue xbox fitness though.
abracadaver
Member
Can you post a link to the killer instinct ultra edition ? So I can buy it now
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
This guy is installing Ryse over here...
But I like hack and slash gameplay and overly dramatic storylines
Still trying to decide between forza and ryse.
Don't think twice. Forza.
I did not expect you to say this, haha.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I'm really tempted by Forza. It's either that or BF4.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
Ryse
BF4
Crimson Dragon
Killer Instinct
This is my haul for the rest of 2013 X1. Hopefully something good comes out between January and Titanfall.
BF4
Crimson Dragon
Killer Instinct
This is my haul for the rest of 2013 X1. Hopefully something good comes out between January and Titanfall.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Hah wow, they gave Knack a "High 3" yet said the gameplay reminded them of Knack yet Knack is nowhere near this level of fidelity yet it gets a 2?
Still holding out for these to measure out as they seem to be mostly accurate from what we've seen.
I refuse to believe on Crimson Dragon's 3/5. All the impressions I've read from people who enjoyed Orta tell me this game is worth playing. I'd buy it right now if that website allowed me.
Hi Gaf, this was probably answered somewhere already but i can't find the information :
http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/system/emergency-offline-update
Does this mean i can update dayone without ever connecting the xbox? Or do i still have to activate it in some way?
Thank you !
http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/system/emergency-offline-update
Does this mean i can update dayone without ever connecting the xbox? Or do i still have to activate it in some way?
Thank you !
Steelyuhas
Member
Well yeah Gears came out a year after the 360 did. Bf4 is a launch title that was developed for 5 platforms.
Worth making that distinction, although make no mistake downloading BF4 will be the first thing I do.
onlyindreams
Banned
as negative as I've been about this system (and still am) I'm pretty sure I'm ending up with one tomorrow. SIGH.
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
Yes, this is essentially the day one patch that you would put on a usb device and update from it.
Thebonehead
Gold Member
The advice given to me as I hobbled out from mine was buy a packet of frozen peas.
Sound advice as it reduces the pain and bruising.
Next day was fine. No pain at all
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Yes it means that. Just make sure you install the correct file.
Kmart if you're from the usa. Some people got ps4 just walking in and walking out.
Well I'm willing to bet that most of these ratings are from actual reviewers considering the limited amount of Xbox Ones out there.
I think Crimson Dragon is a niche title that not many can get into.
So Kmart is this launches Target?
thank you!
Speedy Blue Dude
Banned
This thread is hardly used to discuss those controversy, we have separate threads for that.
This thread has been mostly positive with us sharing our excitement and asking questions.Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Add me online we'll play BF4 or KI drunk bro. My gamertag is MiDNiGHTS.
I'm trying to understand this post as best as I can....but why are you getting something you don't want?
SLIM v3n0m
Member
Too high on Forza more than likely because it was his first Forza game.
I watched his review a few hours ago and thought it was funny how he stated the qualities he liked about the game as if the previous entries in the series didn't have them. But again, it was understandable since it was his first Forza review.
I always expected Ryse to get mixed reviews so I'm not surprised by "2 out of 5". Think it's also all but confirmed that Game Informer's rating will be pretty much the same.
I'm really bummed at just how awful the crowds look in Forza 5. Honestly so disappointed right now. All the games I wanted (except for DR3) seem to be rushed or just bad. Will wait till D4 before picking it the console. Need dat Swery goodness in my life.
It's ridiculous they charge $20 for what is essentially a free to play game.
It's not just the fact it's niche. There are free to play elements that leave you grinding levels or paying to level up automatically. It's that kind of shit that will turn me off any game. Watch the Giant Bomb quick look to get an idea of what I mean.
It's ridiculous they charge $20 for what is essentially a free to play game.
onlyindreams
Banned
because despite it being an objective piece of shit as far as hardware/UI/tech it's still going to have stuff I badly want to play since I do like MS's first party output. i don't think the price is gonna drop much by the time quantum break comes out and I managed to snag a new preorder from Amazon yesterday so... fuck it
trying to decide what game to get with it. forza dead rising and zoo tycoon all seem to have huge drawbacks :/
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
As a reviewer, I'd forgive some of the flaws of a game if excelled at what it's target audience expects from it. I mean, it could be the best rail shooter ever conceived and yet it wouldn't score as high as a bad sequel to a mainstream title in a more popular genre. However, people who want an on rails shooter would value it higher.
I just feel scores in reviews are pointless as they enforce flawed comparisons. You just cannot quantify the value against another when games are so diverse.
Isn't grinding a big part of how those types of games always have been?
I honestly don't care about micro-transactions as long as you can gain access to it by playing(DLC excluded of course.).
I know a few people that don't have the time to race or play 5 hours a day in order to unlock a dragon or buy some cars and that gives them a good alternative IF they want to take it.
Sesslers review was pretty good. He justified his criticisms quite well.
I think he also brought a pretty valuable criticism that is starting to worry me which is the inclusion of micro transactions in games such as Crimson Dragon, to Ryse, to Forza, to Lococycle. I know they are nothing new, but they seem to be everpresent in almost every first party title. I'm hoping that they don't break the balance of the game, and in general, it's not a practice I like even if they are avoidable when I'm already spending 60 dollars.
I think he also brought a pretty valuable criticism that is starting to worry me which is the inclusion of micro transactions in games such as Crimson Dragon, to Ryse, to Forza, to Lococycle. I know they are nothing new, but they seem to be everpresent in almost every first party title. I'm hoping that they don't break the balance of the game, and in general, it's not a practice I like even if they are avoidable when I'm already spending 60 dollars.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
I played each level of Orta at least a dozen times to better my scores and finally achieve an SS score. So yeah, grinding through level mastery is part of the enjoyment of the game. I don't see why reviewers are suddenly deducting points for an alternative the developers came up with for weak players who aren't willing to put the time in the game. I know I make use of these paid shortcuts in other games.
How does it break the balance?
You have people willing to play for hours to get it free or you have people willing to spend $5-$10 instead so they can just play with the content instantly.
Watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXA559KNopI
None of these games sell you power over other players.
RYSE is purely Co-oP and having some more cars in Forza doesn't make you a better driver.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Uh ryse isn't by EA
SRTtoZ
Member
Dafuq did I just watch? And while I agree with you that it doesnt break the balance of the game, its shit we need to steer clear of because before you know it we will be paying for each individual level. Its one of those things that isnt THAT awful yet, but if developers see that they can get away with this, they will keep trying to get away with more and more.
Black Republican
Member
hmm, trying to buy some games on the webstore using my xbox prepaid credit but just says
Use a different way to pay
Your purchase cannot be completed with this payment option. Try a different or new way to pay.
Unless i cant buy anything yet, too early?
Use a different way to pay
Your purchase cannot be completed with this payment option. Try a different or new way to pay.
Unless i cant buy anything yet, too early?
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Crimson Dragon isn't even a competitive game. For people who aren't willing to spend the time, offering a paid option is a fair tradeoff. If all of the dragons were free or easy to achieve then it would be bullshit and it would take away from the experience for players that seek a challenge.
I can understand grinding for high scores, since it's fun in it's own right, but the problem is you hit the usual free to play point where you literally can't kill enemies because your hits are too weak (thus making you wait out the stage with a weak dragon and wasting a bunch of time), forcing you to play prior levels to collect gems. That sort of game design is just gross to ne.
As someone who adores Rez, Child of Eden and Star Fox that sort of mentality makes me frustrated. If it was an outright F2P game I probably wouldn't mind as much, but the fact they charge $20 just to get access to what is essentially a F2P Xbox 360 game is a gross business practice.
Uh what?
How does this kind of micro-transactions turn into paying for levels?
This is completely optional and they don't give you a unfair advantage that hurts other players.
Rex Griswold
Member
Deep down I know Ryse won't score super well from a critical standpoint, but I think I can look past that and just enjoy a game set in a semi-realistic portrayal of Rome. The reviews and opinions on Perfect Dark Zero were less than stellar, but you know what? I had fun with it.
At the end of the day I think that's what matters, yeah?
Okay, I'll put the soap box back in the recycling bin..
At the end of the day I think that's what matters, yeah?
Okay, I'll put the soap box back in the recycling bin..
SRTtoZ
Member
Did you watch what you linked? I answered based on a video you showed that said microtransactions arent that bad, deal with them. I say no and gave you a reason why.
Do you prefer racers or shooters? Racers, F5 no brainer. Shooters, obviously BF4. Adventure, AC IV Black Flags and Sport, NBA 2K14.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Play it and let me know. I was interested in it but from what everyone is saying its a huge step down from the PD series, you can't shoot/look in different directions only where camera is directing, the free flight boss fights are a mess, etc.
You clearly didn't watch that video at all.
Hell the video is 9 minutes long and you responded to my post 3 minutes after I posted it... at least watch the video entirely before assuming what it says.
The video isn't defending every form of micro-transactions it is saying that there is a place for them at times as long as they don't negatively affect other players and sell power over other players.