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[Bogroll]

There is no "Xbox One" version. It's only the $70 cross-gen bundle that gives you both versions. It's not segmented like before

Has it gone up in price if I was to buy digitally on Xbox One by $10/£10?

 

[elliot5]

Has it gone up in price if I was to buy digitally on Xbox One by $10/£10?

Basically yes

 

[Roberts]

A great selection of free games this weekend. Tried out Dolmen and Thymesia - both From Software ripoffs. Dolmen was shat on when it came out and I kind of understand it - controls are not very good, but I might buy it just so that I can play one more soulslike. Thymesia is a lot better. Nice combat, a bit faster than usual - more Sekiro than Dark Souls. And despite being a shameless ripoff, does a few things on its own. Mind you, I obly played both games for an hour or so. Graphically they are average, but not butt ugly.

 

[SportsFan581]

Great to see that Somerville is a go for Nov. 15. Will be interesting to see how the multiple characters change the play style in comparison to Limbo or Inside.

 

[nikolino840]

 

[nikolino840]

 

[digoutyoursoul]

That’s a nice touch regarding customisations for the case. A couple of my friends will be wanting this I think.

 

[nikolino840]

 

[adamsapple]

This was a good interview.

 

[splattered]

Saw online senior writer for Horizon Forbidden West joined the Fable reboot team

 

[SegaManAU]

Feel free to add me on Xbox - SegaManAU is my Gamertag!

 

[feynoob]

 

[adamsapple]

People talk shit about him because of his political answers in interviews, but he seems like a genuinely nice guy.

I really believe the xbox brand would have died if he didn't take reigns of the leadership.

 

[adamsapple]

Another lost lamb coming home soon.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Ghost Song is good so far, congrats to the dev too, a one man team game, hope it does well for him.

 

[mxbison]

XSX:

Is there any way to go into sleep mode (download games while console is off) without changing the setting in power options?

So usually I want to turn off the console completely but when I'm downloading I want sleep mode. But there is only on shutdown option in the menu.

 

[reksveks]

XSX:

Is there any way to go into sleep mode (download games while console is off) without changing the setting in power options?

So usually I want to turn off the console completely but when I'm downloading I want sleep mode. But there is only on shutdown option in the menu.

Sadly not afaik, energy saver mode might be helpful but I still think it doesn't download full games (does download updates).

I do wonder if there is anything you can do with the custom mapping of buttons.

Edit: as far as I can tell, it doesn't seem so.

 

[FoundryMusic]

XSX:

Is there any way to go into sleep mode (download games while console is off) without changing the setting in power options?

So usually I want to turn off the console completely but when I'm downloading I want sleep mode. But there is only on shutdown option in the menu.

I use the Energy Saver mode and if I start a download manually then turn the Xbox Series X off, it'll continue to download.

 

[adamsapple]

Yes I think they added the ability for the system to download stuff in Energy Saver mode earlier this year in a system update.

 

[feynoob]

What is inexile has in work?


aside of PR mouth piece, it seems they are having an interesting project in the work.

 

[feynoob]

Starfield delay truly sucks. I could have been ready for an epic adventure this november.

Especially the music. Its a great for exploration.

 

[feynoob]

 

[SportsFan581]

^ Arkane Studios seem like it is going to release games at a good clip. Great for GP. Looking forward to RedFall.

 

[SportsFan581]

Buy Praetorians - HD Remaster | Xbox

Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. Prove your worth on the battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally the heart of the Empire itself in...

www.xbox.com

Praetorians is still free on Xbox. Not sure how it translates to console, but this was a decent strategy game on PC.

 

[MadPanda]

My console got updated last night and now energy saving mode feels like Instant on how fast it boots up. I had to check twice to make sure I was really using energy saving as I was surprised by its speed. Good job Microsoft.

 

[feynoob]

Does MS understand what they are doing?

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

30 fps to save the planet.

Great idea.

 

[adamsapple]

Does MS understand what they are doing?

Terrible idea, hope it dies in the concept phase lol. The negative threads about Xbox can get insufferable here as it is, imagine if this option gets 'released'.

My console got updated last night and now energy saving mode feels like Instant on how fast it boots up. I had to check twice to make sure I was really using energy saving as I was surprised by its speed. Good job Microsoft.

Yep, they made the boot up faster in general a few months back for alpha skip and rolled out the update for everyone a little while ago. Cold boot is just a second or two slower than booting up from stand by now.

 

[elliot5]

Does MS understand what they are doing?

I don't see the problem.

 

[feynoob]

I don't see the problem.

30 fps, 1080p just to save power.

 

[adamsapple]

VGC editor was todays guest in the Grubb show and he says multiple times at the start and end of the episode that he (and other journalists) are going to Microsoft for something this Friday.

Seems like there may be a preview event for some of their upcoming games happening this week.

Maybe some Starfield, Redfall etc news and/or release dates come out of it.

 

[SportsFan581]

I don't see the problem.

It will just create fodder where people will benchmark this against the PS5 and spread fud about that being the normal performance profile. How much electric could that really save anyway, MS is already ahead of the competition when it comes to peak wattage used.

 

[feynoob]

VGC editor was todays guest in the Grubb show and he says multiple times at the start and end of the episode that he (and other journalists) are going to Microsoft for something this Friday.

Seems like there may be a preview event for some of their upcoming games happening this week.

Maybe some Starfield, Redfall etc news and/or release dates come out of it.

GOTy showcase is coming soon. Maybe we would get some trailers for their upcoming games.
I am curious if they would share some other secret games.

 

[feynoob]

It seems gears franchise sold 40m copies until now.

With over 40 million copies sold, Gears of War is one of gaming’s richest and most acclaimed sagas. A society divided and on the brink of collapse faces total extinction by the Locust, a monstrous threat from below. Delta Squad, a ragtag fireteam led by disgraced sergeant Marcus Fenix, is now charged with leading humanity’s last stand. The series has been critically acclaimed for redefining the tactical third-person and co-operative shooter genre and has one of gaming’s most passionate fanbases.

 

[elliot5]

30 fps, 1080p just to save power.

i mean if it's just an option and someone chose to do that, then all the power to them. Would be nice to be able to install the Series S version as an alternative like that but more "official".

I think the ability to basically cap the fps to 1 when AFK is smart, too. It's similar to what Apple does with their variable refresh screen to save on battery

 

[adamsapple]

It seems gears franchise sold 40m copies until now.

That's a pretty decent average for 5 numbered games + 1 remake, 1 gaiden and 1 tactics spin off.

Average of 5m copy each (but I doubt Judgment or Tactics came anywhere near that).

 

[kuncol02]

It will just create fodder where people will benchmark this against the PS5 and spread fud about that being the normal performance profile. How much electric could that really save anyway, MS is already ahead of the competition when it comes to peak wattage used.

That's good. It will be easier to spot trolls and put them on ignore list. I only feel sorry for mods who would need to sort that crap.

What is inexile has in work?


aside of PR mouth piece, it seems they are having an interesting project in the work.

People are sleeping on inXille but IMO Wasteland 3 was easily in top 5 games of previous generation and one of best (if not best) RPGs in decade.

 

[Roberts]

People are sleeping on inXille but IMO Wasteland 3 was easily in top 5 games of previous generation and one of best (if not best) RPGs in decade.

Yes, I really loved the game, but Reagan quest convinced me I am playing GOTY of 2020.

 

[adamsapple]

A Redfall Beta might be coming soon, maybe this is the event on Friday journalists are going to

 

[nikolino840]

 

[nikolino840]

 

[feynoob]

Xbox Asia problems seems to be laid out in this post.
This is from an asian xbox gamer perspective.

 

[feynoob]

adamsapple What do you think of this?

 

[adamsapple]

I think by modern sensibilities they mean less poop and fart jokes like the originals. The franchise was never really hyper macho or anything of that sort.

 

[SportsFan581]

I think by modern sensibilities they mean less poop and fart jokes like the originals. The franchise was never really hyper macho or anything of that sort.

This. Probably want to make it a bit higher brow than it was in the previous iterations.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

 

[nikolino840]

 

[adamsapple]

Xbox BF list is live. 1000 games, dlc, content etc.

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/xbox-black-friday-2022-sale-now-live-almost-1-000-discounts.1645641/

 

[IbizaPocholo]

When factoring in all of the exclusives that the PlayStation 5 and Switch, the Xbox Series X/S feels kind of...barren in comparison. Nevertheless, there have been some standouts and Game Pass has helped provide a platform for several excellent games that would have otherwise gone unplayed.

Let's take a look at 30 of the best Xbox Series X/S titles of all time, to date.

 

[nikolino840]

Xbox BF list is live. 1000 games, dlc, content etc.

http://[URL]https://www.neogaf.com/...sale-now-live-almost-1-000-discounts.1645641/

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Good! I can buy some games but....i don't even know if i have time to play them