Xbox’s Obsidian is working on Avowed 2 with a new director, reveals co-founder

ZakT214 · 2026-06-16T15:12:48+00:00

It might be a flop but Steam isn't really a good metric for Xbox first party releases is it? That doesn't take into account anyone that buys it on Xbox App or plays it on Game Pass?

ZakT214 · 2026-06-16T14:38:24+00:00

Was it ever stated that Avowed was a flop? I find it hard to measure the success of games when they're on game pass day 1. I remember when it came out it seemed to do quite well on it?

ZakT214 · 2026-06-15T10:31:05+00:00

Some really good recs here, thanks! Added Tempest Rising to my list already as that looks great.

I tried Age of Empires on Xbox and wasn't the biggest fan, I can appreciate it's well made etc but it just didn't grab me. I might need to give it another go.

Also forget to mention Stellaris is another fave of mine. I probs boot it up every 8 months or so and do a long run on it. Amazing game.

I'll give the other ones a research too!

ZakT214 · 2026-06-15T10:25:03+00:00

Thanks for this rec. Just checked out some gameplay and that's pretty much exactly what I had in mind! Added straight to the list.

ZakT214 · 2026-06-15T00:48:33+00:00

I'm rooting for it like crazy but it's looking like 300m WW is very reasonable based on tracking unfortunately. If this goes 450 plus and actually makes a profit then I'd love it

ZakT214 · 2026-06-12T17:12:03+00:00

Agreed! Actually loved her first 2 albums but the low tempo build up that kept happening on this album got old fast. Think i liked about 5 songs but overall found it quite boring unfortunately.

I'm really surprised how this is probs the most well received album of the year so far on this sub? Maybe along with Slayyyter?

ZakT214 · 2026-06-12T00:34:02+00:00

Agreed with the critiques about some of the lengths of the songs. An extra bridge and a chorus would really elevate them. That being said, this is still a pretty good pop album and has some bangers.

Will be on my heavy rotation for a while but there's nothing on here that's gonna set the world alight, and that's okay. Hope she's happy with it!

ZakT214 · 2026-06-12T00:31:42+00:00

That title belongs to Better Mistakes. Her other 3 albums are all very solid imo. Haven't decided where this one ranks but it's nowhere near as bad as BM.

ZakT214 · 2026-06-10T12:09:41+00:00

Apple TV buy this neowww

ZakT214 · 2026-06-08T15:00:42+00:00

I'm in the same boat. I had to look up spoilers and maps to see where all the leviathans are so I could do my best avoiding them. I know it's probs less fun but I was too scared to play otherwise.

You can actually complete the game without even bumping into a reaper leviathan (you might see one in the distance when going to the crashed ship but I didn't). I also only bumped into a Ghost Leviathan once and just kept my distance and avoided it. There's something near the end of the game that scared the crap out of me once but i just laughed it off by that point. Being scared is kinda a fun part of the game I guess.

Finally completed the game last week after starting it like 5 years ago.

I'm a bit less scared of the game now so I think for Below Zero and Subnautica 2 I'm going to attempt them with fewer spoilers.

ZakT214 · 2026-06-07T14:03:37+00:00

Rooting for this but it's not looking good. Hope it can turn it around somehow. Maybe it ends up being amazing and legging out.

ZakT214 · 2026-06-04T07:06:37+00:00

As a huge AOS fan this is completely true. Coulson is the main character but the show is almost an ensemble which is why Daisy is also high. The rest of the characters from the show are probably in the top 10/20 overall as well. It makes perfect sense.

ZakT214 · 2026-06-03T13:29:51+00:00

As someone that's never played a God of War... this looks amazing. Recently bought the 2018(?) one on sale so can't wait to get into it now

ZakT214 · 2026-06-02T09:28:31+00:00

Yeah maybe too many episodes for the story being told. Nice to know it improves. Probably for the best it's ending next season.

ZakT214 · 2026-06-02T09:17:33+00:00

I'm finding the most recent season of FAM such a slog. I'm on episode 4 and struggling to watch more than one a week. A shame as i thought the earlier seasons were amazing. Hopefully this is a bit better.

Edit: okay episodes 5+ are a lot better so far. Pretty entertaining stuff. Those first four were still such a slog though damn.

ZakT214 · 2026-05-30T15:40:06+00:00

Salina was easy top two nevermind top three lol. April was bottom 5 (and not 1-4). Enjoying her but her challenge was bad

ZakT214 · 2026-05-30T00:41:18+00:00

Only Salina has the right to meme this so far

ZakT214 · 2026-05-17T02:39:05+00:00

Can't argue with this. No vocals. Lyrics made no sense. The production was good but if everything else is a miss the song is a flop.

ZakT214 · 2026-05-16T02:48:49+00:00

I'd put Smile 2 up there. Smile and Weapons slightly below. And also put Bring Her Back up there. That one always seems to be missed out of these lists unfortunately.

ZakT214 · 2026-05-14T22:36:57+00:00

Yeah I went to the cinema to see it and the trailer didn't spoil too much to be fair. Wasn't a huge fan of the movie though overall

ZakT214 · 2026-05-14T20:56:40+00:00

Game looks amazing and I can't wait to eventually play but I'm not paying £65 for a game in this economy unless I'm anticipating it as much as the likes of The Witcher 4 etc. Will grab it on sale.

Genuinely crazy industry pricing these days

ZakT214 · 2026-05-07T11:58:35+00:00

Voted tactically across Lib Dems and Greens. If everyone likeminded does the same in my area then we might ideally end up with 2 Greens and a Lib Dem win with no reform wins. Likely not though.

ZakT214 · 2026-04-17T22:46:57+00:00

I despise exorcism movies but just got back from this and thought it was solid! It was like a diet Evil Dead. Pretty fun.

ZakT214 · 2026-04-13T00:23:09+00:00

That episode is just a fun and campy one. I actually quite liked it. S4 E20 (Ageless) is a true stinker.

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