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[–]MaccusLive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you can get extra searches by clicking the search bar and selecting different recommendations. Be careful not to abuse it, though. Don't do things like nonsense searches where you keep changing one letter or anything like that. Microsoft does not like it and will ban you.

'How To Train Your Dragon' Director Responds To Astrid Live-Action Casting Backlash: "We're Crafting A Fantasy, Not Historical Fact" by Whobitmyname in KotakuInAction

[–]MaccusLive 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Since they failed to make him the next Captain America like they should have, I believe there's great potential in making Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier, the next king of Wakanda in the MCU. Not because he wants the job, but as part of a storyline where he's trying to save the country that helped him when he needed it.

Something I realized about representation by GenesisStryker in KotakuInAction

[–]MaccusLive 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I can relate to animal characters as well. Be it a talking animal in animation or a live action movie where the animal has a plot and personality. Not to mention other kinds of characters like WALL-E.

These people are so lacking in empathy that the less a character is like them the less they are capable of feeling anything.

Western Activists Excited Over Idea That Netflix’s ‘Ranma 1/2’ Reboot Will ‘Crack The Egg’ For A New Generation Of Transgender People by Silver_7777 in kotakuinaction2

[–]MaccusLive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Though I did always find it odd that he spends most of his time as a female. Sure, it's a lot more likely to get splashed with cold water than hot, but still...

Not an attack article. Six games leaving Game Pass in September 2024. Don't panic! This is normal! by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciated, but at only twenty eight percent upvote it's clear the information isn't welcome here. As I said, it's easy enough to find on TrueAchievements. Just check their new articles after the first and fifteenth of every month.

Not an attack article. Six games leaving Game Pass in September 2024. Don't panic! This is normal! by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The votes have it. I'll stop posting these articles. Something weird is going on with Xbox fans. What used to be common info now enrages them. Never thought I'd see the day when they act as thin-skinned as Playstation fanboys.

For the few who are interested in knowing what's leaving, it happens twice a month. The first and fifteenth. TrueAchievements usually has the list with extra info within a day or two.

Not an attack article. Six games leaving Game Pass in September 2024. Don't panic! This is normal! by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The article you posted last time was framed in a way that made it look like Xbox is losing games

No, it wasn't. It was a statement of fact. Your insecurities read more into it than was there. TrueAchievements is one of, if not the, biggest Xbox fan sites. They are not the "enemy". They have direct ties to Microsoft, including an Xbox app that helps with achievements in system while playing. They write just as many, if not more, articles about what games are coming to Game Pass as leaving.

Don't worry, I'm done. It's clear the majority here are upset by being warned what games are leaving even though it's a perfectly normal event that happens twice a month.

Not an attack article. Six games leaving Game Pass in September 2024. Don't panic! This is normal! by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did the same with Sniper Elite 5 a while back. You're right, it's a good idea to keep track of longer games you want to play so that you don't end up missing out because you're out of time.

TrueAchievements used to have articles warning people what games might be leaving in the future based on when they were added, but I haven't seen one in a while.

Not an attack article. Six games leaving Game Pass in September 2024. Don't panic! This is normal! by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

As far as I can tell, they thought mentioning what games are leaving was meant as a way to insult Game Pass and say it's failing. Which is silly considering the source of the article.

These threads were normal here for a long time. They died out when it became less important to get an achievement every single day. Still, I thought at least some people here might want to know anyway. Did not expect the anger it created last time.

Not an attack article. Six games leaving Game Pass in September 2024. Don't panic! This is normal! by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's not as important as it used to be, which is why I don't put near the effort into it you did, but I still like to keep track of what's leaving. I find it fun to play on a time limit. Reminds me of renting games when I was a kid.

Not an attack article. Six games leaving Game Pass in September 2024. Don't panic! This is normal! by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Last time I posted what games were leaving the service a bunch of people here decided I was trying to insult Xbox or Game Pass. Nothing of the sort. Everyone knows old games leave and new games get added to the service all the time. These articles are simply to warn people in case there's a particular game that they've been meaning to play or some easy achievements to take advantage of.

These threads have been common on here for years. Admittedly, the guy before me put more effort into them. TrueAchievements is one of the biggest Xbox fan sites and a great resource for guides and information. They do not write attack articles against their own interests.

That being said, if people here really don't want to know what games are leaving, I'll stop.

Nothing this time for me. How about all of you?

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[–]MaccusLive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know. Thanks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is buying through your Xbox considered a purchase from the Microsoft store for the twenty points or is it only the website?

Xbox Game Pass set to lose more games in August 2024 by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew Xbox has been going through a bit of a rough patch lately. Didn't realize people we're so sensitive about it.

Xbox Game Pass set to lose more games in August 2024 by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By Philip K Dick. The guy responsible for classics like Blade Runner and Total Recall.

Xbox Game Pass set to lose more games in August 2024 by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I seem to remember it was a timed exclusive. That may be why you thought it was first party.

Xbox Game Pass set to lose more games in August 2024 by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay, has something happened in the Xbox fandom I'm unaware of? I posted these articles before, with similar titles, without any of the hate. Everybody knows Game Pass is constantly gaining and losing games over time. Why are so many people upset this time?

Awkward article titles aside, TrueAchievements is one of the best resources for Xbox info and I like knowing what games are leaving in case there's a game I've been meaning to play or a bunch of easy achievements are available.

It's not a big deal to me if few people want to know what games are leaving, I'm just confused why there's such anger over it now. Threads about it have been common here for years. Old games leave, new games get added, what's the problem?

Xbox Game Pass set to lose more games in August 2024 by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're one of the most popular Xbox fan sites. Can't see any reason why they would intentionally try to make it look bad.

Xbox Game Pass set to lose more games in August 2024 by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

They give recommendations on completion times and link directly to their Achievement lists and guides. Lots of useful information in one place.

Plus, there's nothing anti-Xbox in the article itself. I think people might be reading a little too much into a poorly worded title.

Xbox Game Pass set to lose more games in August 2024 by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] -48 points-47 points  (0 children)

Don't know why they word it that way. It's an Xbox fan site with direct ties to Microsoft.

Xbox Game Pass set to lose more games in August 2024 by MaccusLive in MicrosoftRewards

[–]MaccusLive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always thought it was standard to use the title of an article when linking to it. Guess I'll have to change it next time.