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Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
08-04-14, 12:53 AM
#2802
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Played CRIMSON DRAGON when it was released and got stuck on a boss... never went back to it. It was boring, my brother should have never bought it... should take out my SATURN and play PANZER DRAGOON ORTA.
08-04-14, 09:06 AM
#2803
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Played Strike Suit Zero for one level, not a fan at all of it. However I'm not hating Crimson Dragon like most of you here. I'm finding it alright, for free that is. The only thing I've found irritating is the free fly areas, especially the end boss in the game. I've already beaten it and added a nice 825 to the old gamerscore.
08-04-14, 11:54 AM
#2806
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Also apparently a white XO with Kinect is coming bundled with Sunset Overdrive as well. Don't know if that will be $499, but I expect it will
08-04-14, 12:24 PM
#2807
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Madden bundle seems like a smart move for Microsoft especially with them pushing the NFL app. Tempted to finally get an XBox with that bundle...
08-04-14, 01:51 PM
#2809
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08-04-14, 03:45 PM
#2810
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Looks like EA Access won't be behind the paywall. You will obviously need it to play online multiplayer, but it is not required to play the service solo. That's a good move, MS.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/...d-subscription
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/...d-subscription
08-04-14, 03:49 PM
#2811
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
I never thought it would be. Especially considering there really isn't a "paywall" any more. And because this is an EA program, not a MS one.
08-05-14, 10:38 AM
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
I played some Crimson Dragon last night.
It wasn't terrible, I guess, but it's not my kind of game at all. Glad it was free.
Did anyone else notice weird audio issues with that game? I found some dialogue to be whisper quiet, immediately followed by other dialogue that was booming and jarringly loud. I kept having to adjust my volume, which I've never had to do with any other game.
It wasn't terrible, I guess, but it's not my kind of game at all. Glad it was free.
Did anyone else notice weird audio issues with that game? I found some dialogue to be whisper quiet, immediately followed by other dialogue that was booming and jarringly loud. I kept having to adjust my volume, which I've never had to do with any other game.
08-05-14, 10:42 AM
#2813
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
I played some Crimson Dragon last night.
It wasn't terrible, I guess, but it's not my kind of game at all. Glad it was free.
Did anyone else notice weird audio issues with that game? I found some dialogue to be whisper quiet, immediately followed by other dialogue that was booming and jarringly loud. I kept having to adjust my volume, which I've never had to do with any other game.
It wasn't terrible, I guess, but it's not my kind of game at all. Glad it was free.
Did anyone else notice weird audio issues with that game? I found some dialogue to be whisper quiet, immediately followed by other dialogue that was booming and jarringly loud. I kept having to adjust my volume, which I've never had to do with any other game.
08-05-14, 06:13 PM
#2814
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
I actually bought Crimson Dragon when it went on sale really early on, when I was desperate for anything to justify my purchase of a One. That first dragon they give you controls terribly, and I seem to remember having more fun once I unlocked a second dragon. It's still not a great game by any stretch of the imagination, or at least, I haven't gotten good enough to really do well... the time-based incentives did prompt me to play it a bit, but that's just a carrot on a stick.
08-06-14, 03:05 PM
#2815
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Well, I got my EA Access app code (thanks to Dan!). I tried to sign up for this thing, but it looks like they're demanding you pay with an active credit card instead of using some of my existing spacebuck balance. Is there any way around that? I don't want it as a recurring charge necessarily and I'd like to use my existing virtual funds on it.
08-06-14, 03:11 PM
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
I wasn't sure if you'd get the EA code. Glad it came through, at least 
No way around the credit card thing. Because it's a "subscription," your MS currency can't be used because there's no guarantee that it'd be there on the renewal date. Same can be said for a credit card, but... that's just the way it works with this. I wasn't able to get around it, either.
No way around the credit card thing. Because it's a "subscription," your MS currency can't be used because there's no guarantee that it'd be there on the renewal date. Same can be said for a credit card, but... that's just the way it works with this. I wasn't able to get around it, either.
08-06-14, 03:24 PM
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
08-06-14, 03:57 PM
#2819
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
If EA really want to make money off of this EA access thing, why do they make it so that you have to gain access to some magic code to be able to sign up?
08-06-14, 03:59 PM
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Serious question?
It's still in beta. The code is MS's way of hiding the app from the App Store until it's ready for the general public.
It's still in beta. The code is MS's way of hiding the app from the App Store until it's ready for the general public.
08-06-14, 04:03 PM
#2821
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Just a guess here, but I bet that CC# requirement might have been another reason that Sony passed on EA Access. Since the security breech, Sony has not required a CC to be on file for anything in their service (other than those who redeem a code for the free month of PS Plus service). I'm pretty sure that's an intentional thing to keep from alienating their user base. I still haven't given them any CC information since then.
They'd never admit that was one of their concerns, but it makes more common sense than their "Not a good value for our customers" excuse.
They'd never admit that was one of their concerns, but it makes more common sense than their "Not a good value for our customers" excuse.
08-06-14, 05:17 PM
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
Hasbro Game Channel coming this fall
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Totally in for this if the price is right.
The Hasbro Game Channel is coming to consoles this Autumn and brings with it three new games.
Aiming to be the premier destination for family game entertainment, the Hasbro Game Channel will kick off with Monopoly plus, RISK and Trivial Pursuit Live and will allow players to connect and play with others, not just in their living rooms, but around the world
Aiming to be the premier destination for family game entertainment, the Hasbro Game Channel will kick off with Monopoly plus, RISK and Trivial Pursuit Live and will allow players to connect and play with others, not just in their living rooms, but around the world
- MONOPOLY Plus: MONOPOLY Plus brings the world’s favourite family gaming brand to a new level with the original 2D MONOPOLY board as well as colourful and lively animated 3D version that evolves as you progress in the game. MONOPOLY Plus lets player choose their favourite ‘House Rules’ to customise gameplay. Up to six players will be able to enjoy MONOPOLY Plus online or offline.
- RISK: Strategy fans will venture into stimulating modern warfare combat with RISK. Keeping the authenticity of the 2010 rules as the standard, RISK offers a new strategic experience with a familiar map layout optimised with modern armies, 3D tactical battlefields configurable win conditions and rule variants. Online league play will allow player to compete with people from around the world.
- TRIVIAL PURSUIT Live!: Trivia fans can test their wits in this new take on the world’s most well-known trivia game. TRIVIAL PURSUIT Live! transforms the classic experience into a TV show setting with reinvented question formats, customisable game lengths and a variety of game rounds and rules to keep players guessing.
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Totally in for this if the price is right.
08-06-14, 07:07 PM
#2825
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re: Xbox One: S $249 Now / X $499 November 7 2017
that looks like a bargain bin title...