The Xbox One - Part 6

[uniqueweasel]

Yea I never had any issues with the 360s clarity, until I went back to it after using the X1 for an extended period of time. Its quite a drastic change.

Also the xbone ive ordered is the kinectless version, wonder if microsoft will do anything through the mic for the live record function, or perhaps they will just leave it as a "benefit" for kinect users?

 

[Travesty]

The mic works good, but I wish they all came with a foam cover on the end. You can hear just about everybody breathing into the damn thing.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Also the xbone ive ordered is the kinectless version, wonder if microsoft will do anything through the mic for the live record function, or perhaps they will just leave it as a "benefit" for kinect users?

Yea thats a good question. Id assume they'll update it to allow non kinect users to record things, via the mic, or some other way.

 

[X Knight]

so, if you use an external drive, is that just for storage?

or, can you set that external drive as your "main" drive and load the OS/UI off of that, too?

 

[Iceman]

Do internet speeds have much effect with multiplayer matches with lag and stuff?

My issue was not being able to connect at all for a few weeks! (didn't have time to try too many things either as I was in and out of the house constantly). Yeah if you have super-crap speed it will have an effect.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

so, if you use an external drive, is that just for storage?

or, can you set that external drive as your "main" drive and load the OS/UI off of that, too?

That's a good question. I have no idea, but I'm gonna assume you can't.

 

[X Knight]

That's a good question. I have no idea, but I'm gonna assume you can't.

ah. that's probably true.

 

[Iceman]

How have the Games With Gold games been? I've not tried any of them yet but might give them a shot in a bit.

 

[zenith16]

USA Now, SyFy Now apps bring Psych, Burn Notice to Xbox One

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Xbox Entertainment Studios may be closing, but that doesn't mean that it won't act as the home for plenty of other studios' television and film projects. NBCUniversal, for example, is more than happy to provide the Xbox One with two of its networks' "TV Everywhere" apps: USA Now and SyFy Now.

The USA Now app grants Xbox One owners access to shows like Psych, Burn Notice, White Collar and Graceland, while the SyFy Now app offers up such content as Warehouse 13, Being Human and Face Off. If you're a fan of Trion Worlds' MMO shooter Defiance, the SyFy Now app will offer you a chance to catch up on the events of the show that it ties into - also called Defiance.

USA Now and SyFy Now; because after all, it's our entertainment and we need it now!

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source:Joystiq

 

[ProjectPat2280]

How have the Games With Gold games been? I've not tried any of them yet but might give them a shot in a bit.

Forgettable for the X1. Nothing noteworthy in the least, just a bunch of indies.

 

[Poetic Chaos]

Got stuck in Guacamelee, don't like the controls for Strike Suit Zero and never liked rail shooters so haven't liked Crimson Dragon. Hoping for Stryder and Outlast next month.

 

[Travesty]

I haven't tried Guacamelee yet, but I'm not a fan of these games this month. Max is pretty fun, but it's also really easy.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Got stuck in Guacamelee, don't like the controls for Strike Suit Zero and never liked rail shooters so haven't liked Crimson Dragon. Hoping for Stryder and Outlast next month.

Outlast would be a cool grab.

 

[Benstamania]

If I get Stryder and Outlast again I'm gonna be pissed. I BOUGHT it when it came out.. Then Sony put it on Plus.. So I have it on both systems. Same with Outlast.. Already have it.. It's a spooky game but the whole no weapons thing got old real quick.

 

[Poetic Chaos]

That's what makes me hesitant about Alien:Isolation. It looks like a good game, but I don't think I could enjoy running away for an entire game.

 

[Tron Bonne]

Alien: Isolation does have combat and weapons


http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2014/06/...olation-gameplay-shows-combat-weapons-stealth

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Same with Outlast.. Already have it.. It's a spooky game but the whole no weapons thing got old real quick.

Yea I can't stand that. It's why I haven't picked that game up, but if they were to make it free, I'd at least give it a DL

 

[Benstamania]

It's worth playing.. I just got tired of hiding under beds, in lockers and running out of camera batteries.

 

[hippie_hunter]

I hate running out of camera batteries, but I love the rest of those concepts.

 

[uniqueweasel]

Is Titanfall worth getting? Or is it a bit overhyped?

 

[Benstamania]

I'm gonna go on record saying it's the most over hyped game I've ever played. I don't think many are playing it now.. With it's complete lack of a SP I'd wait until you could get it for 20.. or just wait until November when Halo, CoD, etc are out.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Is Titanfall worth getting? Or is it a bit overhyped?

Theres nothing overhyped about it. Its one of the most balanced, well crafted multiplayer games to ever exist. Its extremely easy to get in to and extremely easy to do well in(well in Attrition any way). If you like the gameplay of Call of Duty/Halo, you'll probably fit right in with Titanfall. Its a MP only game though, so if you aren't big into competitive MP, pass with a vengeance as theres nothing there for you.

And theres PLENTY of people still playing. In ALL game modes.

The only negative, which I personally don't consider a negative, is that there isn't really much "carrot on a stick" gameplay. Meaning you can pretty much unlock everything you want, your first few hours into the game and after that, its just playing to win. Gamers seem to really, really like constantly working for something rather than just playing the game to win.

 

[Travesty]

Titanfall is a joke, because of how incredibly easy it is. There's no campaign, and the MP is extremely lackluster. The game runs smooth, and the controls are fluid, but good god is it the easiest online FPS I have ever played. You'll kill about 90% bots, and occasionally you'll run into a real person. And of course, the bots run around like mindless idiots looking to get shot on purpose.

I told people around here how fast that game would drop off, because of how easy it was. And most people didn't believe me. They were all into the hype of the game, and how it would "kill off COD". It didn't even put a dent into COD.

IMO, the best game for the system, is still Forza. And even then, I think FM4 is still better. But overall, Forza is a really fun game. If you like racers, definitely pick it up.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Titanfall is a joke, because of how incredibly easy it is. There's no campaign, and the MP is extremely lackluster. The game runs smooth, and the controls are fluid, but good god is it the easiest online FPS I have ever played. You'll kill about 90% bots, and occasionally you'll run into a real person. And of course, the bots run around like mindless idiots looking to get shot on purpose.
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Not in Pilot Hunter, then all bots matter for are building your Titan. Its clear you stuck to Attrition. Which doesnt really surprise me.

 

[uniqueweasel]

Ah right, guess it is a case of being not to everyones taste, to be honest I do like he idea of it being a bit of a mindless shooter to play casually, and as for capaign modes I really barely ever play them, I like to play mainly multiplayer.