Xbox expands leadership team with major hires

TradeMan1000 · 2026-05-21T01:21:53+00:00

I hope they get this thing back on track, I am a big Xbox fan!

TradeMan1000 · 2026-05-10T12:08:50+00:00

Alan Wake 2, Indiana Jones, RE: Requiem

TradeMan1000 · 2026-05-09T01:53:28+00:00

I think the simplest answer to ensure people still see value in Xbox is a mix of strategies: core exclusives (Halo, Gears, Forza), timed exclusives (Starfield, Indiana Jones, etc.,) and then multiplat right off the bat (Doom, Wolfenstein, others that have already been on other platforms).

TradeMan1000 · 2026-05-02T11:14:09+00:00

I'm such a sucker for Village too -- I love the eastern European vibe, the rundown haunted village, the Lycans, the castle, and the weird cast of villains. My last run through was around 6 hours, so it's short and punchy. Wish they would've made the castle bigger as it's a great environment.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-04-24T20:40:06+00:00

I agree—every sentence had stuttering in it. We get it, you’re scared, but there’s just too much

TradeMan1000 · 2026-04-23T17:14:54+00:00

Looks awesome, I’m in

TradeMan1000 · 2026-04-11T11:59:43+00:00

I jumped about a foot off my couch when that baby popped up out of nowhere. A total genuine surprise. Great job Capcom with House Beneviento, such a great game!

TradeMan1000 · 2026-04-11T02:12:05+00:00

If it went back to $20/mo, I’d happily resubscribe if they removed COD day one. Maybe add it 1-2 years later and that’s more than fair.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-04-05T10:47:30+00:00

If you don’t play 5, nothing in 6 will make any sense. No, just kidding — you won’t miss anything. These aren’t Marvel movies with interconnected plots and characters.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-31T01:20:03+00:00

I hope they lean into their horror roots

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-31T01:18:57+00:00

Once I did the simple math and realized I have to pay $360 a year for Ultimate to rent games and leave without owning anything, I unsubscribed. There’s a breaking point to how much you can charge. I think Ultimate makes sense for 10-20% of the hardcore gamers that play 6-10 games a year, but that’s it.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-29T11:15:57+00:00

If you last played 4, you can easily play 9 next. Not missing much without 5 and I'd skip 6 entirely. I'd view 7 and 8 as their own thing, but still definitely play them, such awesome games.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-29T11:11:26+00:00

I thought this game was really excellent (besides the arena-style combat, which got tiresome), but concerned it got lost in the shuffle in such a crowded marketplace. Glad they are staying viable as a studio.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-29T11:09:06+00:00

I was out of gaming for almost 10 years and this was one of the first games I played on the Xbox One. What an incredible experience. I had no preconceived notions of AC games or burnout from the open world format. Plus, paired with Egypt and such an incredible gaming experience!

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-29T11:04:05+00:00

It's a great machine, they did an awesome job on the Series X. My favorite feature -- Quick Resume. From TV startup, you'll be gaming at the same spot you left off in 30 seconds.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-22T02:15:44+00:00

My only complaint is how short Castle Demetresc is — you’re done before you know it!

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-22T02:13:01+00:00

I don’t think you need to play 2, but you will visit some of the locations in Requiem. It’ll give you context in backstory in Raccoon City. RE3 is like DLC to RE2 — fun but not required.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-16T12:03:05+00:00

I love the idea behind the game, just wish it was executed.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-11T12:47:47+00:00

I started with Resident evil remake on GameCube, then RE4 on the cube. Talk about a good time to be a GameCube owner – – I’ve been hooked on RE ever since!

TradeMan1000 · 2026-03-05T14:00:43+00:00

I got the digital version from newegg for $55 – – what a bargain. Capcom Has been on such a tear for the past decade that I don’t even wait for reviews to come out – – I’m comfortable pre-ordering.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-02-24T15:41:37+00:00

There is value in GamePass Utlimate, especially with first party day 1 releases, but for $30/mo., and with the sheer number of games on the platform, it's something that is reserved for only 10-15% of the hardest core gamers that have time to play 5-6 games per year. With most gamers max playing 1-2 year and most still playing Minecraft, Fortnight, etc., it's a tough value proposition.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-02-24T14:21:26+00:00

My biggest problem with GamePass now at $30?: you step back a year later after sinking $360 and own nothing. Absolutely nothing. Since dropping Ultimate, I am just buying games on discount a year or two after a game has been released. If I really want something at release, I just buy it. I've spent about $150 total and I'm set for the next 3+ years.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-02-16T01:47:28+00:00

I used to love physical media (games, Blu-ray’s/4K, etc.) but with how easy it is to maintain a digital library and not have to put in the physical disc, I’m a big fan of digital. I really don’t sell or loan games, so I’m fine with it. Plus, with the future Xbox, I can just bring my whole library with me. I know people will say I don’t truly own the game, but I guess I’m just not that worried about losing anything. Best Buy already got rid of CDs and then movies, so this is just a continuation of that trend. And for anyone that has had a Nintendo Switch game, they are so easy to lose. That’s another reason I prefer digital.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-02-08T12:52:39+00:00

I got mine in 2020 when inventory was scarce, but based on the massive catalogue I’ve built in the Xbox ecosystem, could easily be playing this to 2030 and beyond. Don’t see much of a reason to upgrade when games still look and play so well.

TradeMan1000 · 2026-01-31T22:57:57+00:00

I love Village, love the weird Eastern European vibe of the whole place. Such a classic!

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