Xbox Game Pass - Manor Lords, SW Jedi: Survivor, Another Crab’s Treasure, Harold Halibut, Botany Manor, Diablo 4 out now

No real regrets. I didn’t want to miss out on the early seasons. Just hope they put Diablo 2 up soon.

I won’t pretend to know what the actual strawberry float ARM is when it comes to making a console but they rumoured to be dropping AMD and using their in house designed processors for next gen… they are more powerful apparently?

rinks wrote:No real regrets. I didn’t want to miss out on the early seasons. Just hope they put Diablo 2 up soon.

The early seasons have been a touch disappointing, mind.

For me, having made a quick decision to buy the game when in that four day early access period, I enjoyed being there at launch - the campaign was really solid, it played well and it felt like a great game.

That early optimism has evaporated to quite a large degree. I think people are struggling to see a long-term future, the end game is disappointing and it doesn't seem to have the legs or sheer entertainment that 3 had. The greed on display with the in-game shop doesn't help (barely any new sets to earn in game, but a constant overwhelming stream of ones you can buy with real cash).

It really needs a shot in the arm. It's definitely worth trying on Gamepass, but in it's currently form, it's hard to imagine going back to it over the years.

Available Today

Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC)
A daring space archaeologist has just unearthed the ancient resting place of a long lost A.I. god known as Grace. Adventure with various fractured A.I. personalities as you uncover the great mystery of why she was shut down all those years ago in this first-person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning ‘60s retro sci-fi world.

Tales of Arise (Cloud, Console, and PC)
As two worlds of conflict converge in Tales of Arise, two people from opposite walks of life join forces to challenge their fates and create a new future. Along the way, meet up with a unique cast of allies, all with their own reasons to fight. Featuring a real-time combat system, battles are energetic and enthralling with countless combinations of skills and abilities.

Coming Soon

Bluey: The Videogame (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 22
Join the fun with Bluey and her family in Bluey: The Videogame! Play a brand-new story set across 4 interactive adventures. For the first time ever, explore iconic locations such as the Heeler House, Playgrounds, Creek and a bonus beach location. Play your favorite games from the TV show, including Keepy Uppy, Chattermax Chase, and more!

Maneater (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 27
Returning to the Game Pass library, Maneater is a single-player action-RPG, set in the Gulf Coast’s unforgiving waters. Fight to survive in the open ocean, swamps, and rivers with danger lurking at every depth. Your only tools are your wits, your jaws, and an uncanny ability to evolve as you feed.

Madden NFL 24 (Cloud) EA Play – February 27
Ultimate members can start their season with Xbox Cloud Gaming on February 27, 2024, courtesy of EA Play. Don’t forget that until March 8, you’ll also score an Ultimate Team Supercharge Pack with your membership.

Indivisible (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 28
Making a return to the Game Pass library, immerse yourself in a fantastical world with dozens of playable characters, a rich storytelling experience, and gameplay that’s easy to learn but difficult to master. With a huge fantasy world to explore and a variety of characters to meet and fight alongside, help Ajna learn about herself and how to save her world.

Space Engineers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 29
A sandbox game about engineering, construction, exploration, and survival in space and on planets. Players build spaceships, wheeled vehicles, space stations, planetary outposts of various sizes and uses (civil and military), pilot ships, and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive. Featuring both creative and survival modes, there is no limit to what can be built, utilized, and explored.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 5
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of ’90s retro shooters.

Leaving February 29

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, which means it’s a perfect time to plan out your achievement grind with these at the top of your list before they go!

Madden NFL 22 (Console and PC) EA Play
Soul Hackers 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/02/20/ ... -announce/

Boltgun is great and good to see indivisible back.

Not much for me there, but I did fancy giving Boltgun a go.

And who doesn't like a bluey?

Edit - Return to Grace sounds like it could be my sort of thing.

Boltgun, nice!

For strawberry floats sake, I just bought Boltgun two days ago!
I bloody knew it, they only discount them before they go on gamepass! :slol:

I never usually buy games for fear of them being GP'd. That'll teach me.

Wonder if I can still get a refund lol.

.... It worked! :shock:

...that's amazing, Lewis! :-)

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On a different note, I wonder why Madden 24 is Cloud-only? Is it always the case that some Game Pass stuff is Cloud-only?

jawa_ wrote:...that's amazing, Lewis! .

On a different note, I wonder why Madden 24 is Cloud-only? Is it always the case that some Game Pass stuff is Cloud-only?

Sometimes Cloud versions are a bit late. It came to Console & PC Game Pass on 8th Feb.

Monkey Man wrote:
jawa_ wrote:...On a different note, I wonder why Madden 24 is Cloud-only? Is it always the case that some Game Pass stuff is Cloud-only?

Sometimes Cloud versions are a bit late. It came to Console & PC Game Pass on 8th Feb.

Ah! I was trying to work out why such a big title would be Cloud-only! Ta for the update, MM.

LewisD wrote:

.... It worked!

Pretty cool that your email address is a hot dog.

Victor Mildew wrote:Pretty cool that your email address is a hot dog.

Victor Mildew wrote:Pretty cool that your email address is a hot dog.

It's the Wurst provider.

Victor Mildew wrote:Pretty cool that your email address is a hot dog.

Parksey wrote:
rinks wrote:No real regrets. I didn’t want to miss out on the early seasons. Just hope they put Diablo 2 up soon.

The early seasons have been a touch disappointing, mind.

For me, having made a quick decision to buy the game when in that four day early access period, I enjoyed being there at launch - the campaign was really solid, it played well and it felt like a great game.

That early optimism has evaporated to quite a large degree. I think people are struggling to see a long-term future, the end game is disappointing and it doesn't seem to have the legs or sheer entertainment that 3 had. The greed on display with the in-game shop doesn't help (barely any new sets to earn in game, but a constant overwhelming stream of ones you can buy with real cash).

It really needs a shot in the arm. It's definitely worth trying on Gamepass, but in it's currently form, it's hard to imagine going back to it over the years.

I'm actually enjoying the current season a lot more than the campaign, a lot of that is probably down to playing as a Necromancer being a lot easier than the Sorcerer for me (onscreen keyboard isn't ideal for using potions mid fight but you can run away and heal while the skeletons and golem keep the hellspawn busy).

The main gripe I have with the game (aside from the sheer greed of the shop) is the new way skills work and the limited potions.

LewisD wrote:
Victor Mildew wrote:Pretty cool that your email address is a hot dog.

It's the Wurst provider.

What a terrible bun.

Agreed. It didn't cut the mustard.

Xbox Game Pass - Manor Lords, SW Jedi: Survivor, Another Crab’s Treasure, Harold Halibut, Botany Manor, Diablo 4 out now

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