Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass:
Batter up, friends! We’ve got the next round of games coming soon to your download and install queue. Whether you want to bend reality in Control, check out Bikini Bottom, or more, we have your bases covered… er… loaded! Let’s play ball!!
Though baseball season is beginning to wind down, MLB The Show 24 is in a position to wow longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise.
I am bummed out , that the Yankees are banging the final coffin nails to my Boston Red Sox season . But I am happy with the teams direction, as they are rebuilding. We now have a great leadoff hitter with Duran . Who currently has the 3rd highest WAR stat in MLB .
All playable September 3.
I’m not fussed about any of these games and to be honest I don’t think I even care. I spend more time reading about games on N4G or watching YouTubers talk about them. Yes, I’m getting older, yes my job takes up most of my time - but now I’m beginning to think I should take off my hat and hang up my spurs.
I know what you mean. I took a more relaxed approach to gaming 2 years ago. I've been more laid back and trudging through my back log at my leisure than anything else these days. And I find a lot of enjoyment in not trying to keep up with the trends. It's also far more affordable.
I also went big into boardgames and tabletop gaming in general as I found it easier to get my friends in for a game that way.
About the same boat here. I’m still interested in the hobby, but the predominant open-world game design today is just not my cup of tea. Barring a select few games in the past decade, I just can’t get myself to stay engaged for any game that is more than 10 hours in length. Why begrudgingly slog through crushing sameness for literal days (30-100 hour games), when I have an ever growing backlog of free games that I haven’t touched?
I miss the PS1 era of games that respected your time and asked for skill and the desire for replayability over mind-numbing fetch quests and padded game length.
I’m getting old and tired of where things have gone. TiredGamer I have become.
For me... I have been playing more on handhelds than the main units. And this includes using things like the portal, gcloud, evercade, steam deck and switch. i think it has to do with having a screen closer to my face makes it better for me. Plus I like to play more pick up and play games than ones where you have a learning curve to slog through before you really get into the meat of it.
I appreciate you all answering and giving some personal insights everyone.
@monkey602 It sounds like you've found a healthy balance and it's great that you can get together with your mates and you have that social element.
@TiredGamer I completely understand about the open world games. I mean when GTA III came out (shows my age) I loved it so much! It was an incredible city that was so exciting and felt so alive! Now, I have a library full of open world games that I think I want to play and so I install one and boot it up and then… it just seems like killing time performing tasks rather than living an adventure. ‘I’m getting old and tired of where things have gone. TiredGamer I have become.’ 🤣.
@darthv72 That’s interesting that playing handheld brings you closer, literally, to the games. I have thought about getting the PS Portal as the TV requires so much… commitment! I got into Dave the Diver for a while and that would’ve been great for playing in the bedroom. I’ve actually got a Switch and have never used it in handheld mode!
Thanks again everyone, I was probably just having a moment! There are a lot of games that are trending and perhaps I feel I'm missing out or not participating by not playing. I have been a bit consumed by my new job this last year. I think I just need to focus on the few titles I really want most.
I'm playing Quidditch for the single player portion, if that turns out good I'll try the MP. Also, Little Nightmares 2 is pure gold
I hadn't gotten around to getting Little Nightmares 2 so that's a win for me. No interest in the others
In celebration of the upcoming game between the Giants and Cardinals at Rickwood Field, MLB The Show 24 has announced a brand new Storyline launching on June 20. This Storyline honors Willie Mays, who began his career in the Negro Leagues playing for the Black Barons, whose home field was Rickwood.
Wow hyped for Control Ultimate edition!
Amazing month!
Control Ultimate Edition! Absolutely amazing game!
Fourth MBL game on Gamepass! Nice!
Lightyear Frontier Day One!
Well, Control has been offered for free on anything that offers a subscription, it's basically like having a blast because they are offering GTA5.
Since No More Heroes 3, War hammer, and MLB the Show make this a nice month.
All those games are good for me and my family. Nice month 😊 And not long before diablo arrives also 😃
Nothing of interest for me to play, I've already played Control. I'll just keep playing P3:Reload on GP.