Decker

I agree. It's cute but the camera is really wonky and controlling is pretty frustrating. Feels like a massive step back from Stray, which I think was kind of brilliant.

Will check out Another Crab's Treasure. Thanks for the recommendation.

Dan

well, aside from playing as a cat, I’d say they’re entirely different games, yeah. As far as gameplay, this game feels more akin to that shitty game where you walk around taking pictures of puppies than Stray. Stray is great and needs some kind of sequel.

oh, you'll hate it I was just saying I was a fan of it.
More realistically, you might like the humor (I dig it), but for gameplay, I don’t think it’s up your alley, but you should at least play up until the first real boss fight just in case I’m wrong.
and honestly, after that, the assist mode is worth trying, particularly the last option they give you, as it’s oddly satisfying in a “let’s get on with it” sort of way.

Decker

Oh it's a frustratingly hard game? Okay then, you're probably right.

And while there's only so much one could possibly do as a cat, I do think the two cat games are pretty similar, simple platforming and puzzle solving with minor side quests. They're really not that different, except for the worse controls and camera here.

nickdawgy

Hey, Oldboy’s favorite game is on Gamepass now. The Immortals of Aviation or whatever

Decker

Strongest confirmation yet that the new Call of Duty will debut on Game Pass

Music

1. Sell Gamepass subscription
2. Buy company with major selling game
3. Put major selling game on Gamepass Day 1
4. ???
5. Profit!

Music

Maybe they think by doing that, it will cause a mass increase in Gamepass memberships?

fujishig

I'm sure Gamepass sub prices will go up (or they close more loopholes) and/or they create some new BS tier like Playstation does.

Or maybe they make it up in microtransactions, I dunno I haven't played a CoD in a long time.

Dan

I’m basically in agreement with these two:





I’ll add that if Xbox game unit sales are indeed a small fraction PS5 game unit sales, then this strategy absolutely makes sense, particularly if the new game isn’t coming to last-gen consoles, as it will be very little money lost as far as the bigger picture is concerned.
I don’t think it’ll magically sell Xbox consoles, but even if it convinces people to get a PS5 and the game, it’s still part of the desired outcome.

People who want to play COD on PS5 will have no issue spending the $70 to do so. Same for the Xbox and PC gamers who just don’t want to play it via Game Pass; they can buy the game too!

I could see Game Pass Ultimate going up to $20/month by the end of the year, and separate PC/Console options going to $15, along with all loopholes (rewards, gold conversion, etc.) being cut off or kneecapped if they aren’t already. I’m getting FAR less rewards points each month than last year. Regardless, for the way I personally play games on PC and Console, Ultimate at $20 would still be a good value to me, but I know a good chunk of people will drop off or only subscribe for a few months of the year instead of indefinitely.


What I REALLY want is for all the legacy COD games to get added to Game Pass so I can play through the campaigns. I don’t care about MP all that much anymore.

Dan

Music

And that looks like a special price for only the first month.
You are also allowed a whopping 1 game at a time.

Dan

you can’t play two games at the same time, Music!

Music

Spiderbite

4. Close studio that makes major selling game.

GatorDeb

Hi-Fi Rush has entered the chat.

Dan

Available Today

Octopath Traveler (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Making a return to the Game Pass library today! Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers. Use each character's distinctive abilities in and out of battle and make decisions to shape your path.

Octopath Traveler II (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
In this critically acclaimed second title in the Octopath Traveler series, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era in the land of Solistia. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey in this role-playing adventure.

Coming Soon

Depersonalization (PC) – June 12
A tabletop role-playing game inspired by Call of Cthulhuwith rich branching narratives. Depersonalization consists of multiple story modes, each of which has multiple endings and branching routes, striving to build a diverse, themed world.

Isonzo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 13
Ferocious Alpine warfare will test your tactical skills in this authentic WWI first-person shooter. Fight high-altitude battles among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of Northern Italy. The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights!

The Callisto Protocol (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 13
Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto. Use a unique blend of shooting and brutal close-quarters melee combat to fight your way through the maximum-security Black Iron Prison. Battle evolving inhuman creatures, scavenge for new weapons and uncover the conspiracy lurking on Jupiter's Dead Moon.

Still Wakes the Deep (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – June 18
Available on day one with Game Pass! From the award-winning developers at The Chinese Room comes a terrifying tale of isolation. You are trapped on an oil rig in the North Sea, running from an unknowable horror that has come aboard. With no escape and no way to fight back, all you can do is survive. Learn more about Still Wakes the Deep in Xbox Wire's hands-on preview.

Leaving June 15

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Jump back in before they go or use your membership discount to save up to 20% off your purchase to keep them in your library!

• Bramble: The Mountain King (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• High on Life (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Rune Factory 4 Special (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Spacelines from the Far Out (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Bookwalker (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Spiderbite

Cool. I have wanted to try out The Callisto Protocol since people said it was a Dead Space clone.

nickdawgy

Same here.

Decker

Are they really this desperate for subscribers? I got this email today :


I thought that was weird because I was pretty sure I had a fair amount of time left. I checked and yeah, paid through Oct 2026. So they must be sending this to everyone who doesn't have Auto-renewal turned on.

Dan

I have auto renew off, but mine expires in Jan 2027. Didn’t get that email.
Probably just an auto email that’s not worth thinking twice about.

Music

Yeah, I don't get how you see that as being desperate, but ok.

nickdawgy

I didn’t get it either. And my auto renew is off.

Decker

So it's just a mistake I guess? Seems like a weird thing to happen since they know when my subscription it paid through. Whatever. It would probably be longer if they allowed more than 3 years of stacking.

Spiderbite

I got it today and don't have auto renew. I check and my sub doesn't end until the end of this December, so I was definitely confused.

Decker

It's a shitty email to send to people whose subscription isn't close to expiring, right?