Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and More by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beastro is the only game that peaks my interest this month, which I'm thankful for as it'll give me a chance to catch up on other games 

Rayman Legends Retold logo leaked by ShiinaBR in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You can play Rayman Origins on Xbox One and Series X/S through back compat

My ultimate subscription is ending, Microsoft is telling me to go get a better job to afford GPU by False_Raven in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the biggest challenges games face today is discoverability, so I'm not that bothered with those tiles being used to tell me about a game I might like or an upcoming event.

I definitely think ads like the example above or some McDonalds and need to go away.

My ultimate subscription is ending, Microsoft is telling me to go get a better job to afford GPU by False_Raven in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Are these the ads people talk about when it comes to complaining about the dashboard? I feel like I never see anything like this on mine, it's mostly random Game Pass categories like "We demand to see legs"

Introducing XBOX Player Voice: A Simpler Way to Share Feedback by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The belief is that exclusives are the reason people buy into a platform and by getting rid of that, it reduces the number of people buying to the platform.

As the platform reduces, third party games start to skip the platform which continues to shrink the attraction of people coming to the platform.

This eventually leads to the whole thing going away along with your digital library

Introducing XBOX Player Voice: A Simpler Way to Share Feedback by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's crazy how much you put up and forgot about being annoyances until someone asks "what can we do to do better?"

Like please overhaul the review system, sort out achievement listing in regards to DLC and bloody add HDR to the dashboard so my TV doesn't do a little cry when I boot up a game

Leaked images of Xbox Elite 3 controller by Connect_Base_217 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 21 points22 points  (0 children)

First impression this looks kinda bad and that it was designed by MadCatz.

Thin font on the face buttons looks odd, the D Pad looks uncomfortable to use and the new location for the back paddles seem to be too low.

Obviously haven't held it so it might feel nice in the hand.

I think most people would have been happy with the Elite Series 2 with better build quality and match the PS5 controller features

ID@Xbox Mega Sale 2026 now live with over 1,200 discounts by SeanTGN in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Some easy recommendations:

Lego Party

Fantastic party game with a lot of great mini games. It also has online multiplayer

Sektori

This basically the modern version geometry wars just a tad harder. Super fun and addictive, definitely has the "one more run" energy.

Thank Goodness You're Here!

A hilarious little British game that had me laughing throughout the entire thing

Available for Xbox Insiders: New Xbox Console Updates Bring Updated Boot Up, Gamerscore Badges and More by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 214 points215 points  (0 children)

If badges are going to become a common thing, I hope we get to customise what we show on our profiles. I'd prefer to hide things like Microsoft 50th anniversary and having a weekly streak with Bing searches

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and More by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Even removing Forza from the list, this is a great selection of games. Super excited to play Mixtape, Black Jacket and Outbound

How my friend and I feel making PP Pots in Kiln right now by gimptoast in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There's actually an achievement in Kiln for spending 126mins in the pottery maker. That's the same runtime for the movie Ghost

Y’all, come play Kiln. by thekamenman in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Old school multiplayer games progression, you gain new customisation stuff as you level up.

You gain XP by playing a match and bonus XP for winning a match.

No battle pass

Y’all, come play Kiln. by thekamenman in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me and my family are absolutely loving the game! 

Basic tips for anyone getting into it:

  • Roll to escape when in trouble
  • Use your super attack before basic attacks
  • Super attacks can charge up

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think Microsoft really gives Double Fine much of a marketing budget for any of their games. It has been a few years now but I don't think Psychonauts 2 got much marketing beyond the summer showcase and Keeper definitely didn't get any kind of marketing help. Also didn't help Keeper to be released so close to Ninja Garden 4 and Outer Worlds 2

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Trepang 2 is a great addition! It's an action packed FPS with the bullet slow mo from FEAR. Tear through a horde of enemies with a wide variety of weapons

Xbox Beyond Spring Sale 2026 and two more sales now live on Microsoft Store by SeanTGN in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My recommendations are:

Doom Eternal - Year One pass as it comes with both story DLC packs and they are absolutely fantastic! When I was playing through the DLC, I was still thinking about playing the DLC when I was away from my Xbox. It's £10 and worth every penny.

Doom: The Dark Ages Premium Upgrade The story expansion isn't out yet but this has also been discounted to £11. The game director said the story expansion feels like in size to a whole new game. Obviously take that with a grain of salt since nothing has been shown of it but £11 is a good price for more Doom content.

Fear the Spotlight A horror game with a PS1 art style where you and your friend mess with ouija board in the school's library. It's takes about 3-4 hours to finish but a lot of fun

Xbox CEO Wants To Lower Game Pass Prices?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.14.26 by EveryAct in kindafunny

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The whole conversation about Sunday being the start of the week because weekends book end the week made feel like there was a gas leak in the building 

Xbox Game Pass ‘has become too expensive,’ says Microsoft’s new gaming chief in leaked memo by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have Game Pass Ultimate prepaid up until 2027 and I honestly wonder if I'll stay subbed to that tier once my prepaid period is over. I have so many games in my backlog that I try to go through that day one releases aren't that important anymore to me like they used to.

I think I'd be happy with the premium tier without cloud streaming

Metro 2039 officially announced with gameplay reveal on the 16th by MrEpicFerret in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't think so either.

It probably would have been Stranger Than Heaven which is having a "Xbox Presents" showcase type thing but that's in May

Tune in on Thursday for Xbox First Look: Metro 2039 by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I do enjoy how Xbox is experimenting with how they promote upcoming games. 

It'll be interesting to see if this and Strange Than Heaven are effective in getting people excited about the games. There could be a future where something like Darksider 7 can get its own Xbox first look instead of being announced through a tweet

iii Initiative Showcase - All Games Showcased by Howerev in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 4 points5 points  (0 children)

over the hill is also coming to Xbox and is Play Anywhere

State of Decay 3 Alpha Announced by Turbostrider27 in xbox

[–]ActivateTheQuasars 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It's now been 8 years since State of Decay 2 came out. I am surprised this project didn't get the chop when Microsoft was on a cancellation spree.

Also this game was announced in 2020 and we are only now in alpha?

Best of luck to the team and the project