R(ob)’s Comments (group member since Jun 21, 2021)

R(ob)’s comments from the The Video Game Forum group.

AlienGirl54 wrote: "I've got nothing outstanding on the xbox at the moment, so there's no catching up to do.

I'm not sure I can pull myself away from Amalur at the moment, it has woven itself into my brain. I can't t..."

Fair enough. If you're into a game I know the feeling of not wanting to put it aside for something else.

AlienGirl54 wrote: "Fabulous! That's just what I wanted to know. I very rarely use my xbox and it seems a waste at the moment to keep up the subscription. I'll leave it till it runs out in November, because I won't pl..."

November. That's a 6-7 months away. I'd put Amalur on hold and make the most money wise of what you've paid for on Games Pass.

AlienGirl54 wrote: "Totally off topic, I'm thinking of giving up my Xbox subscription once I've played Halo Infinite. Am I right in thinking that I will also lose my "gamertag" and therefore all the games I've downloa..."

You’ll keep your gamer tag. That’s just an account thing not a subscription thing. Any games you’ve bought you’ll keep and still be able to play (download at any time with or without a games pass sub). A subscription is only for multiplayer and/or games pass games. With MS you will also keep your cloud saves, and continue to use them and create new cloud saves without a subscription. However, without a games pass or games pass ultimate subscription any games you've downloaded from games pass will not play after your subscription expires.

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon..."

It's usally in game - usually under graphics setting and it will either be performance (60FPS) or quality (fixed 4k, 30FPS) graphics modes. Not all games are the same but generally it's something like that. Also, in the XBox settings you have TV display options - I keep mine at 4k 60fps (and then the game will render at the in-game options).

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Oh dear G..."

4k for me is much much sharper than 1080p - I won't sacrifice 4k for 1080p. Yea some games have options of 30fps and 60fps the latter wins out for me every time. I can't tolerate 30fps games now. Generally speaking all recent games - last 12-18 months - are 4k 60fps on Series X, or at least 4k dynamic scaling 60fps - which for me is good. 4k 30fps is a bit sharper (fixed 4k rather than dynamic scaling and more graphical effects) but there isn't much improvment really over 4k60fps graphics wise. Most 120fps games render at a much lower native resolution anyway so you tend not to get 4k 120fps anyway on either Series X or PS5. It's more like 1080p 120fps or at best dynamic scaling 1440p 120fps. For my TV what ever it receives at 120hz it downscales everything - so 1080p 120fps is more like 720p. And this is a 4k TV which 'allegedly' supports 4k 120fps - My series X even says my TV supports 4k 120fps but unfortunately it's a lie as Sony downscale it to a lower resolution inside the TV itself.

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Oh dear Glass. Are you hiding it from your missus?

I gamed a littl..."

I have 120fps on my gaming TV but I don’t use it. Unfortunately even though my TV was advertised as 4K 120fps it’s actually 1080p 120fps. Proved by leading TV reviewers on test images. I’m so annoyed about it, as it was the only reason I went for the TV, but neither John Lewis nor Sony will acknowledge its the case - all they say is it’s working as intended. Which it isn’t as 1080p is not 4K. I’ll never buy a Sony TV again the misleading lying barstewards.

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Oh dear Glass. Are you hiding it from your missus?

I gamed a little over the weekend. Started Alan Wake Remastered, played t..."

Yea don't waste money but for anything you buy cross gen going forward Series X is the way to go - unless you ever get a PS5 then you have a decision to make. Keep an eye on Games Pass though if you subscribe as you'll be suprised how many third party games go on it day one.

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Oh dear Glass. Are you hiding it from your missus?

I gamed a little over the weekend. Started Alan Wake Remastered, played the first two episodes, and boy this game is as good as I r..."

It's good when you can have non-verbal communication and get your own way lol. I think for any games that are available on PS4 Pro and Series X then you should go Series X every time IMO. BTW - Sniper Elite 5 is out next month on Games Pass day one. One of my favourite game series - loved them all. I was looking at PS5 consoles last night and I still can't justify one - not one game I want to play on it yet. I'm really hoping for a PS5 slim and by that time it's out there should be more games I want to play on PS5 - God of War Ragnarok being one. I also want to play TLOU2 again - does anyone know if that has a free PS5 upgrade?

Oh dear Glass. Are you hiding it from your missus?

I gamed a little over the weekend. Started Alan Wake Remastered, played the first two episodes, and boy this game is as good as I remember it. It's definitely still one of my favourite games of all time. Has it aged? Yes a little - the 60 fPS and 4k help - but it's level design is still a little last gen. I mean the levels are more open than I remember but still feels like you have those 'no you can't go exploring there' barriers. The atmosphere, the erriness, the artwork, the story telling (I love the TVs) and characters are all really good. I really like the game play too - nothing complex but I find it satisfying. I know this game isn't for everyone but I love it. It actually makes me realise how good Control is too. Compared to my other old favourite game of all time that I played recently - Mass Effect 1 - I think Alan Wake has held up much better.

DeckardCain's Sandals wrote: "I'll be interested to hear what you guys think of the Resi 8 story by the end. I enjoyed it but then again before the 2 remake, Resi 6 was probably my favourite ;)

Might be in the mood for a bit ..."

Damn. I've just read it was a mistake that it was listed as coming to Games Pass. Let's hope it was just a slip up and it'll come on eventually. It was badged with Games Pass on XBL but MS have now said it was a mistake.

Hi all. Not much gaming for me lately. Just multiplayer and to be honest I'm a bit bored with it. Battefield 2042 is quite the disappointment - Battlefield has been for over 10 years my go to multiplayer. Apparently however Resident Evil Village is coming to Games Pass so dead pleased about that - although a little scared too lol.

I think most games that showcase Series X are on Games Pass. Forza Horizon 5, Gears 5, Halo Infinite, Microsoft Flight Simulator, all the usual recent exclusives. Control is a cracking game too and has some impressive effects. Metro Exodus has a Series X upgrade which I hear good things about. I’ve played it but on One X. Ori and the will of the wisps looks impressive. Doom Eternal has a good Series X upgrade.

Horizon is an arcade racer. Still lots of cars and ability to tune, or not, depending on your taste. I basically ignore all of the avatar stuff. And the stories I ignored too - I did one but yea not for me either. Still, it’s optional and can be ignored. I enjoy the races and the variety of them. And a really good open world. I do like the Forza main simulation style game too. Loved horizon 5 though, very chilled and enjoyable gaming for me. Got a good 20 hours out of it.

I’m interested in Ghostwire. Is it a timed exclusive? I’ve watched a few game play vids and the world and creepiness looks great. Not convinced by the combat - looks possibly a bit monotonous but would be good to hear your thoughts.

Hi all. Week off work this week for me and for the UK this time of year pretty warm sunny weather so been out and about a lot. Managed to do a bit of gaming mainly Forza Horizon 5 and now completed all of the Showcases and got into the hall of fame. Think I’m pretty much done with the game now. Loved it though and for me 10/10 on the r-score-o-meter. Next probably Alan Wake remastered.

Hope you enjoy the Series X Error.

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Now there is an idea. I've not tried the minimum purchase amount for my presents - I just ask for a game. Saying that she tries the same on me with the minimum purchase amount lol."

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Yea I'll have to see how that would work out for me. If i ask for a game that cost £70 she usually grumbles a bit so the gift card may make her grumble more.

Now there is an idea. I've not tried the minimum purchase amount for my presents - I just ask for a game. Saying that she tries the same on me with the minimum purchase amount lol.

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Happy birthday Glass. I hope your new advanced age doesn't contribute to you dying a lot in Elden Ring ;-)."

haha. Thanks mate.
I wonder if Greedfall will ever end though.
Im 42 hrs ..."

Nothing like playing a new game though on your birthday. That's all I get from my missus too for birthday and christmas - games :-).

Happy birthday Glass. I hope your new advanced age doesn't contribute to you dying a lot in Elden Ring ;-).

Morning all. Completed the Cyberpunk campaign over the weekend. I enjoyed it. It's a highly polished campaign with some semi-tricky boss fights. The ending dragged out a little after the story wrapped up. The star of the game though is Night City. Really well done bladerunner type world. However, the game as a whole didn't blow me away - for me it was on a par with a lot of other openworld games but not up there with the very best (as in, RDR2, GTA5). The RPG side though was well done. I never felt really pulled into the world though but perhaps that's down to me as I mainly focussed on the campaign. The shooting mechanics were a little flaky too. Overall very good and 8/10 on the r-score-o-meter. I might jump back in for some side quests. I think next I'm taking some time off another campaign game and instead play some more Forza Horizon 5 and Battlefield 2042. Then I'll probably play Alan Wake remastered.

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "I think close range you don't notice it so much but medium to longer distance and it really is shockingly bad. The only thing..."

It looks to be a common complaint with the game so looks like I've got to accept it for what it is. I play a lot of FPS so perhaps I'm sensitive to it too.