Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
I just hold the gem on the controller, press up, and press A. It's so reflexive that sometimes I don't even have the TV on when I do it , so I don't remember how things are labeled. You need to have your Xbox setup to do 'instant on' to go into rest mode, although I think Quick Resume will still work if you completely power off or even reset the console.
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I figured out and I like. I have RE8 and Scarlet Nexus in suspension at pause points. Shut off for little bit, came back and was right where I left off. I likey. Tomorrow will be test though. Long over nighty…
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
Games With Gold for July. I kinda wanted that Rock of Ages III game at least.
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
Oh, Midway Arcade looks nice. I've about given up on being able to properly play modern AAA titles, but I still love all the old classics.
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
Nice, a rare month where I don't own any of the games.
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
Dammit Decker, I own that Rare Replay Collection... but I thought that only had Bad Fur Day in it...
But now I see that this one is a graphically improved but censored version of Bad Fur day... bah!
But now I see that this one is a graphically improved but censored version of Bad Fur day... bah!
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
I get what you’re saying, but weirdly, I feel like modern games are less demanding than classics in a lot of ways. I definitely have caveats in mind when I say that — not counting competitive-type multiplayer, roguelikes, Soulsbournes, etc., and certainly modern games have more complicated controls and require more time be sunk into them.
But they’re more generous with checkpoints, less likely to penalize you if you die in other ways (no life counter, ammo restocks, continued XP increases, yadda yadda), auto-regenerating shields / health, and more likely to tell you where to go / what you need to do.
I remember when one of my neighbors rented Mega Man 3, and I was almost heartbroken when I beat the whole thing in one sitting, feeling like it wouldn’t feel as special to buy the sequel to my favorite game since it was so absurdly easy. I replayed it on the 3DS five or six years ago and got my ass handed to me endlessly. But nearly all of the modern games I play, I can finish on the default difficulty without too much trouble.
But they’re more generous with checkpoints, less likely to penalize you if you die in other ways (no life counter, ammo restocks, continued XP increases, yadda yadda), auto-regenerating shields / health, and more likely to tell you where to go / what you need to do.
I remember when one of my neighbors rented Mega Man 3, and I was almost heartbroken when I beat the whole thing in one sitting, feeling like it wouldn’t feel as special to buy the sequel to my favorite game since it was so absurdly easy. I replayed it on the 3DS five or six years ago and got my ass handed to me endlessly. But nearly all of the modern games I play, I can finish on the default difficulty without too much trouble.
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
Yep, barring the Soulsbourne (+ Sekiro, and a few "inspired by" titles like Nioh) and Roguelike (especially Returnal, that fuckass), games are easier to play these days than they were three generations ago (awkward controls are mostly a thing of the past too and there's lots of handholding.)
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
That's why I was trying to clarify because I found it to be an odd statement. I'm 43 years old and games in general have never been easier (not that I'm complaining) especially AAA games with multiple difficulty and accessibility options. Other than games that are intentionally meant to be frustratingly hard like "Souls" games which are a very small percentage of gaming in general.
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
I get what you’re saying, but weirdly, I feel like modern games are less demanding than classics in a lot of ways. I definitely have caveats in mind when I say that — not counting competitive-type multiplayer, roguelikes, Soulsbournes, etc., and certainly modern games have more complicated controls and require more time be sunk into them.
But they’re more generous with checkpoints, less likely to penalize you if you die in other ways (no life counter, ammo restocks, continued XP increases, yadda yadda), auto-regenerating shields / health, and more likely to tell you where to go / what you need to do.
I remember when one of my neighbors rented Mega Man 3, and I was almost heartbroken when I beat the whole thing in one sitting, feeling like it wouldn’t feel as special to buy the sequel to my favorite game since it was so absurdly easy. I replayed it on the 3DS five or six years ago and got my ass handed to me endlessly. But nearly all of the modern games I play, I can finish on the default difficulty without too much trouble.
But they’re more generous with checkpoints, less likely to penalize you if you die in other ways (no life counter, ammo restocks, continued XP increases, yadda yadda), auto-regenerating shields / health, and more likely to tell you where to go / what you need to do.
I remember when one of my neighbors rented Mega Man 3, and I was almost heartbroken when I beat the whole thing in one sitting, feeling like it wouldn’t feel as special to buy the sequel to my favorite game since it was so absurdly easy. I replayed it on the 3DS five or six years ago and got my ass handed to me endlessly. But nearly all of the modern games I play, I can finish on the default difficulty without too much trouble.
I preferred the Mario games for that reason I suppose, they ramped up the difficulty so you could learn the game and moves as you went and you still had amazing worlds to explore.
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
Games today are probably a bit easier (with some outliers) but also a lot longer, so I get the time/skill thing as a combination.
Like most RPGs or RPG-like games are easy enough if you overlevel, but there is so much grinding. And then you come to the true skill games of the modern day, which are mostly stuff like multiplayer FPS/strategy games, and you realize real quick why the pro gamers are over the hill by the time they're 30. And even for those you have to devote a ton of time memorizing maps and such, it's not just pick up and play.
Like most RPGs or RPG-like games are easy enough if you overlevel, but there is so much grinding. And then you come to the true skill games of the modern day, which are mostly stuff like multiplayer FPS/strategy games, and you realize real quick why the pro gamers are over the hill by the time they're 30. And even for those you have to devote a ton of time memorizing maps and such, it's not just pick up and play.
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Interesting read about theft of $10 million of Xbox gift cards: https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2...r-businessweek
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Re: Xbox Series X - 11/10/20
I wonder if that's at least partly how places like cdkeys get so many codes to sell at a discount.
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Fascinating article.
And the "it's not real money!" is an interesting (ie, totally crazy and hypocritical) defense when he was selling them for bitcoin.
Yeah, I've wondered that too. I've bought codes from what I thought were legitimate resellers, but I really don't know how they could be legitimate. But it's not like they're not all that hidden or hard to find, so if it were illegal or illicit, you'd think someone would crack down on them. There's legitimate retailers that are slightly discounted like the warehouse clubs from whom I've bought as well.
Speaking of which - Costco.com has a bundle for 790 that includes XSX, 3 month GPU, the Seagate card, and MLB Show 21. You're not really saving anything, it's like getting the game (which is on GP) for 25 bucks which could maybe be sold or traded for 20-30. Their bundle with an extra controller which actually is a bit of a savings is OOS. (Both assuming you want the Seagate card.)
And the "it's not real money!" is an interesting (ie, totally crazy and hypocritical) defense when he was selling them for bitcoin.
Yeah, I've wondered that too. I've bought codes from what I thought were legitimate resellers, but I really don't know how they could be legitimate. But it's not like they're not all that hidden or hard to find, so if it were illegal or illicit, you'd think someone would crack down on them. There's legitimate retailers that are slightly discounted like the warehouse clubs from whom I've bought as well.
Speaking of which - Costco.com has a bundle for 790 that includes XSX, 3 month GPU, the Seagate card, and MLB Show 21. You're not really saving anything, it's like getting the game (which is on GP) for 25 bucks which could maybe be sold or traded for 20-30. Their bundle with an extra controller which actually is a bit of a savings is OOS. (Both assuming you want the Seagate card.)
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I would probably buy a XSX for retail and would like the bundle with the extra controller from Costco. But I don't need one enough to pay for a game I don't want and an expensive card I can do without.
I am a little surprised that I still can't buy one - - this console shortage doesn't get near the press that the PS5 shortage does, but I think it's just as scarce a commodity.
I am a little surprised that I still can't buy one - - this console shortage doesn't get near the press that the PS5 shortage does, but I think it's just as scarce a commodity.
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I would probably buy a XSX for retail and would like the bundle with the extra controller from Costco. But I don't need one enough to pay for a game I don't want and an expensive card I can do without.
I am a little surprised that I still can't buy one - - this console shortage doesn't get near the press that the PS5 shortage does, but I think it's just as scarce a commodity.
I am a little surprised that I still can't buy one - - this console shortage doesn't get near the press that the PS5 shortage does, but I think it's just as scarce a commodity.
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Fascinating article, though. And an absurd defense but it's only about one step removed from the excuses people use for pirating music/movie/games anyway, so
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”Big” is subjective, but for July and August…? Flight Simulator, Psychonauts 2, and Madden 22.
Summer months tend to be slow all around, with things picking up in September.
My go-to list of upcoming games is the one on Wikipedia.
Summer months tend to be slow all around, with things picking up in September.
My go-to list of upcoming games is the one on Wikipedia.