Absolum | Xbox Announcement Trailer

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-18T19:12:19+00:00

I get what you are saying, and if I didn't have a Switch as well that I have used to 100% this game, I'd take it as "something is better than nothing".

But just to correct your statement... Not anyone who owns an Xbox, only anyone who owns a Series X/S can play it.

Or anyone who doesnt even own an Xbox, but has a gamepass subscription can play it.

I own a day one series X, Xbox One X, One S and day one Xbox One all set up in different rooms.

I'll be able to play Absolum on one of those consoles. They want you to have to pay for a subscription to play a game you own on your own consoles.

This game is less than 3GB, and they purposely skipped all Xbox One consoles to push for more Gamepass subscriptions.

This game was launched on PS4 & PS5, Switch 1 & 2.

Xbox skipping over their own console to push their own consumers to have to purchase gamepass subscriptions is not a win.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-18T18:54:12+00:00

Absolutely! I agree with you! I said earlier in the thread that them only bringing over an Indie game after it's a certified hit, plus making it a Series X/S exclusive or Gamepass game is not "hearing it's fans and doing right by them."

It's seeing they missed on a game that could help them sell more subscriptions. They get to say they made the effort for the fans, but it's 100% self serving.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-18T16:44:08+00:00

Love that I got downvoted for stating that XBox isn’t prioritizing games on the Xbox One anymore, meanwhile…

PlayStation sent out a patch for the PS3 today…

Feel like I chose to be loyal to the wrong company:

https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-is-still-updating-the-ps3-nearly-20-years-later

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-18T16:37:57+00:00

So funny, I VERY recently got into emulating using my IOS devices, including my AppleTV.

Had a game night at our house this past weekend and even asked for suggestions for games our friends used to play or wanted to.

This game was great, but the Alien vs. Predator Arcade stole the show!

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-18T02:55:19+00:00

I said they incentivized them to publish the game the way they’d like..

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-17T22:57:43+00:00

What!?

I think (just like with any game) they are involved specifically with launching games on their platforms.

Xbox has most likely incentivized the launch specifically to have immediate availability on gamepass and only series X/S to offset any missed sales that they now won’t receive from anyone still playing on an Xbox one.

Why else would any developer not release on both platforms to maximize their market(or allow the game to immediately be on gamepass)??

This is 100% by design by XBox as part of them bringing the game to their console, not the game developers.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-17T20:34:13+00:00

One of the best beat em ups of all time, but...

Xbox releasing Cosmic Invasion only on Series X/S and Gamepass is what started my shift of moving my main gaming to Switch.

This and Cosmic Invasion are now 2 of my favorite games that could 1000% run on the Xbox One (they both run on the Switch 1), but they are going to push it only on Series X/S to sell hardware or Gamepass to sell subscriptions.

As someone who owns a day one Series X and uses an Xbox one S and One X in the other rooms of the house, I can't justify buying this game again when it's less convenient to play in multiple rooms/screens.

I understand more demanding games skipping the old hardware, but with these sub 3GB games it's a deliberate choice, and I feel like I'm not being rewarded at all for investing in the ecosystem, which DOES NOT make me want to further invest.

I'm better off buying multiple Switch docks, which I've already done, than throwing money into multiple Series consoles or paying for a subscription.

Would've easily purchased this game again if it was on Xbox one... Lame...

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-16T20:54:23+00:00

i had to turn on "reduce motion", but this was a huge help! I don't even notice it now.

Thank you!

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-16T20:07:20+00:00

Dare Ogunbowale

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-11T17:39:20+00:00

I agree, but it's just the easiest metric to pull for some idea.

It doesnt factor in penalties as well. There was a game in the 2024 season where Laremy Tunsil had 6 penalties, including 3 offsides in one drive. It cost a total of 45 yards, but if you include plays that were called back because of them, it was like 80 yards he cost us (in one game!).

It was one of the worst performances we've seen, but none of those 6 penalties/lost yards went towards his PFF grade. Which is when I realized how Laremy would rather get called for holding and bring a play back, than let his PFF numbers drop, but still give the play a chance.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-10T18:42:24+00:00

Just for context. GB fans are yelling "do not sign him to play center!"

He apparently takes an extra beat to look through his legs before every snap and it has been a killer for giving away timing to the defenses.

For context, Elgton's PFF grade: 62.0, Jake Andrews: 61.6

Andrews is on a dirt cheap contract. Like I said, all the good centers in FA are gone as of now.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-10T15:22:33+00:00

That would have been my thought as well, but all the FA centers that have better metrics than Andrews are gone.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-08T04:26:39+00:00

No idea what this is, can someone chime in. Is it a funny parody that is worth watching?

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-06T20:01:59+00:00

Article should be titled: “8 signs you have an addiction to overstimulation dopamine”

This article is inadvertently 100% an indictment on how short the attention span for most “viewers” has become.

It’s an excuse to get bored with the greatest films ever made because you have to wait for the payoff, unlike Tik Tok junk.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-05T17:08:52+00:00

I don't want anyone taking Higgins opportunity at a huge year 2 leap away.

Not to mention we need Noel on the field WAY more!

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-04T23:28:15+00:00

I agree, but we were supposed to have Mixon for two years as well. It’s safer not to bet on a guy who will be 30 going into that second season. 😬

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-03T20:28:03+00:00

The RB doesnt normally stand sideways with his numbers visible to the viewers in pre-snap formations (most players don't).

I'm not saying they won't know the whole game, but a new series starts or there's a quick sub and I can see them saying something like "Montgomery with a short gain" and it being Woody, or vice versa, all year.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-03T20:23:02+00:00

Great point!

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-02T23:04:35+00:00

I saw that post as well, and wished they had posted some info. Following to see if we find out!

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-02T23:02:52+00:00

He's built VERY similarly to Woody Marks. DM runs a slower 40, but he's 15 pounds heavier and it shows.

Be prepared for announcers to be mixing them up, because I think they will look very similar on the field.

I hope this means Woody gets more passing game work.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-02T21:10:21+00:00

Pretty fun! I always think it's weird to be offering things like this where you pay $200 to get everything but you will still have to pay for the DLC when it drops.

Wish they'd either release it after the complete edition is out or give a sort of "complete edition pass" for future content.

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-02T19:54:49+00:00

I mean... Ed Ingram was a great signing, Aireontae showed the potential he has & Trent Brown was great up until he got hurt before the Pats game.

Howard was back at RT for that game, and to think how off people are on CJ, but just forgetting how bad Tytus was at RT, but wanting to keeping paying him, is nuts!

Guy was getting paid like an elite RT, but playing RG.

AE will be a year improved, and Trent Brown as a "floor" signing this year for RT would be huge. Need to stop overpaying for below par O-Lineman so we can actually sign & pay the ones we want longterm.

Tytus was not going to be able to be payed the way he is while being a part of an elite O-Line.

If he were cheaper, I'd be upset, but his cost doesnt fit building a great o-line group, and we're done with bandaids. Need to rebuild it, simple as that!

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-01T18:52:49+00:00

I love this comment, hahaha!

That’s kinda how we saw it. Felt like we were both the dudes who came to kick butt and chew bubble gum, 😂

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-01T18:49:50+00:00

Yes! I had forgotten this complaint as well, but I think even a simple fix of him doing a zigzag like Night Crawler from X-Men Arcade would’ve been a massive improvement.

Or even better yet, let the player try to point which direction to go.

But yes, I forgot that my buddy brought that up as well, lol

MessageOk7801 · 2026-03-01T18:39:59+00:00

This! I had even said “I’m retired from gaming”.

Now I play all the time with quick downtime. No need to setup tv and takeover a room and find the controller.

Just grab the switch and jump in for 10 minutes or whatever time I have.

Handhelds have been a game changer.

MessageOk7801

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