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Impressed.
That's the word we would choose when summing up our experience at yesterday’s presentation and hands on session with the Xbox One, Kinect and upcoming titles.
Yes, yes, you're all thinking “you would say that”, but honestly, we don't only sell games, we play them too and get as excited as you do, about new generations and the games that come with them.
From underrated Xbox One launch titles to absolute emperors of the strategy genre, history heads will love these games based around Ancient Rome.
Ryse was awesome, i have no idea why it wasnt recieved well and why we havnt seen another, Rome conquered so much, you could take the action anywhere, and it looked great when xbox one came out, now would be even better.
Ryse: Son of Rome was an Xbox One launch title that has been left to collect dust, but Crytek should set aside Crysis and give Ryse another shot.
I really liked the original Ryse but Crytek doesn't have the funds. The mismanaged their properties and let EA raid them with Crysis for the duration of their relationship. Right now they are working on Crysis 4, I doubt they can spare resources to work on a Ryse sequel.
I recently bought it for the steamdeck and have to say... 60fps is a game changer. I really wished MS had gotten a one x patch or series boost mode option but sadly, nope. Other games that definitely deserve a second chance (esp on steamdeck/pc) are quantum break and sunset overdrive. Both deserved 60fps support on one x / series but you have to go to PC for that.
Rumor has it Crytek had plans for a Ryse 2 but due to the low turnout for XB (at the time) it was shelved. They really should give this another shot. i dont care if its multiplat on PS and XB and PC and Switch... just so long as part 2 gets made.
Game was good enough, not great.
Graphically it was top notch. Still holds well till this day.
Xbox Game Pass Quests recently reset for the month of August. So if you try to collect as many Microsoft Rewards points as possible, there's a new set available now.
This is not what I would call value for money spent. They give you quests in liveservice games to get you "re-engaged" with the monetization schemes or to get you hooked or so you at least spend some extra on skins and loot boxes. Then they dole out paltry points after you have already paid extra for whichever liveservice within a liveservice that you are already paying for. My worry is people can't actually be that stupid to fall for this, can they?
Nice read. Impressed seems to be the word of the month for the Xbox One!
After the feel of the games in the 360 I did expect the PS4 and the ONE to step up their game one more time. This competition is healthy for the gaming industry .
Good, glad it was impressive. I've never had a problem with the system itself, nor its services, but I've always had a problem with Microsofts policies and now, their lack of clear direction.
If the system is good, works good, and services work well then good for those consumers who choose to buy it. I won't be a supporter because I feel Microsoft treats consumers poorly (ala free stuff behind a pay wall, lack of Direction with their plan to include poor DRM initially with XBox ONE etc, releasing 360 as a faulty console - see red ring - knowing it would be an issue) etc.
That isn't to say I wouldn't play an XBox or enjoy exclusive games on it, but I won't pay for one and award a company with that sale.
Thats my opinion and own personal stance tho. I'll be happy for any consumer that feels they got their money's worth out of something tho.
The trouble is people tend to think they're always right, going with opinions formed from from very little most of the time. In the hands though yes it's fair to say xb1 has things unique to the system that will make the difference down the line