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maximoose

Backlog that I actually want to get playing:

Witcher 2 & 3
Fallout 4 (I got bored very quickly but would like to go back)
Metro / Metro Last Light Redux
Wolfenstein: Old Blood
AC: Black Flag

After that I've probably 30 games in my library/ready to install that I don't want to think about just yet :pac:

CatInABox

maximoose wrote: »

Backlog that I actually want to get playing:

This is what I had to do as well, the amount of games in my backlog was actually turning me off playing games, but didn't stop me from buying games. A vicious cycle ensued, and I went through about a year where I didn't really play any games at all, while still managing to grow my backlog.

Now I'm ploughing through games at a good clip, but it's only games that I really want to play. All the rest have kinda gone onto a secondary backlog that I don't think about.

Mine is the Division and the Witcher 3. I had the Witcher 2 on the list, but I just couldn't get into it, and realised I was only playing it to get into the Witcher 3, so I scratched that one off.

maximoose

Might have to do the same with Witcher 2 - my reasons are the same, I just want to get stuck into the third and see what the fuss is about.

My biggest problem is I've all these time-sink games I want to play, but every time I find a free hour or two to game I just want to play Rocket League or R6 Siege (god I love Siege)

MiskyBoyy

You don't need to play Witcher 2 to get into 3. 3 was my first one and I loved it!

TitianGerm

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

You don't need to play Witcher 2 to get into 3. 3 was my first one and I loved it!

What's your list like Misky? Must be a decent size.

dr.kenneth noisewater

Games I want to play

Halo 5
Sunset Overdrive
Lords of the fallen
Titanfall
Witcher 2 + 3
Assassins creed Syndicate
Arkham Knight
Ori

Plus all the sports games I have from EA access

Would like to replay GoW 1-3 but know I prob never will

Mickeroo

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

You don't need to play Witcher 2 to get into 3. 3 was my first one and I loved it!

Wit her 2 is brilliant though and will only take a fraction of time compared to 3 so I think it's good to play it first if you have it.

Stone Deaf 4evr

Mickeroo wrote: »

Wit her 2 is brilliant though and will only take a fraction of time compared to 3 so I think it's good to play it first if you have it.

Agreed, 2 is a fantastic game, and by the way when Mickeroo says 'a fraction of the time' - its still probably 40 - 50 hours. :eek:

I'm like you as well maxi, I've attacked the backlog to some degree, but I've also found myself playing an hour of halo 5 and even going back to battlefield 4 any time i get on, I've promised myself I'll get through dark souls 2 in the next 5 weeks before my holidays though.

Mickeroo

I'm kind of in that no mans land of not playing anything in particular at the moment. Finished DS3 and have plenty to play just not sure which one I want to commit to yet so I'm just hoppping between Halo 5, Elite Dangerous and Battlefield 4 (which I can't get the hang of at all).

mcgrath1992

I have dark souls 2 for ps4 but i couldn't really get into it...I somehow prefer elder scrolls!Games i want to play on xbox one are forza 6
call of duty black ops 1 and 3
titanfall
halo 5
Destiny (played it on ps4 and loved it)
Minecraft xbox edition (i like designing lol)
and most likely rise of the tomb raider if its any good? These are games i want to get but thing is finding time to play them as i easily get distracted

Max Mafioso

mcgrath1992 wrote: »

I have dark souls 2 for ps4 but i couldn't really get into it...I somehow prefer elder scrolls!Games i want to play on xbox one are forza 6
call of duty black ops 1 and 3
titanfall
halo 5
Destiny (played it on ps4 and loved it)
Minecraft xbox edition (i like designing lol)
and most likely rise of the tomb raider if its any good? These are games i want to get but thing is finding time to play them as i easily get distracted

Get yourself Ark Survival Evolved

I have about 80 games including the GWG's and I only really play Ark.
I will pop onto GTA V, Sunset Drive and Fallout 4 depending on my mood if there is a problem with the Ark servers though and I started playing some Battlefield 4 again

MiskyBoyy

Max Mafioso wrote:

Get yourself Ark Survival Evolved

Don't do it! Ark will ruin your life!

Max Mafioso

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Don't do it! Ark will ruin your life!

Do not listen to the boy of Miskyness, it will make everything better and its on sale so its a no brainer

MiskyBoyy

emmetkenny wrote: »

What's your list like Misky? Must be a decent size.

Thanks for reminding me of my great pile of shame:

Alien Isolation
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
Back to the Future
Advanced Warfare & Blops 3 campaigns (maybe)
Castle Crashers Remastered
Chariot
Child of Light
D4
Dying Light: The Following expansion**
Gears of War Ultimate
Halo MCC
Life is Strange**
Limbo
Metal Gear Solid V**
Metro 2033 & Last Light Redux
Ori & The Blind Forest + Definitive Edition**
Outlast
Resident Evil 2 Revelations
Rise of The Tomb Raider**
Sniper Elite 3**
Sunset Overdrive
Tales from the Borderlands
Thief**
Unravel**
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

** means I've started but not got passed halfway at least yet.

Then don't even talk to me about Steam :eek:

dinneenp

Hi,
If this is the wrong thread please feel free to move it.
I'm looking for-
1. enjoyable car/racing game for a 6 year old. Are there any racing games that involve crashing/bashing into each other, he'd love that compared to a standard racing game.

2. Shooting game for me- I'm thinking Doom as I like straight forward shooting and not too much planning/finding things if you know what I mean. Would you recommend Doom or anything else? Halo maybe?

3. Racing game for me (40 yr old male)- there's a load of them out there I know, some much cheaper than others- Project Cars vs Forza cars.Looking for something fun, enjoyment, a game I can play in 20 mins sessions if you know what I mean.

4. best dancing game (for 8 yr old girl). We don't have the Kinnect (v expensive) so would need to be one that you can use with a smartphone app.

Thanks advance!
Pa

TitianGerm

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi,
If this is the wrong thread please feel free to move it.
I'm looking for-
1. enjoyable car/racing game for a 6 year old. Are there any racing games that involve crashing/bashing into each other, he'd love that compared to a standard racing game.

2. Shooting game for me- I'm thinking Doom as I like straight forward shooting and not too much planning/finding things if you know what I mean. Would you recommend Doom or anything else? Halo maybe?

3. Racing game for me (40 yr old male)- there's a load of them out there I know, some much cheaper than others- Project Cars vs Forza cars.Looking for something fun, enjoyment, a game I can play in 20 mins sessions if you know what I mean.

4. best dancing game (for 8 yr old girl). We don't have the Kinnect (v expensive) so would need to be one that you can use with a smartphone app.

Thanks advance!
Pa

1: Not sure about a kids racing game.
2: Halo is very good or Destiny (Gun Mechanics are brilliant)
3: Forza 6
4: No idea about the game but you can get a Kinnect in CEX for about €60 with a 12 month warranty.


Edit: EA Access is great value at €25 a year for anyone into sports games. You also get Battlefield through it. (Only if you have good Broadband with no download limit)

maximoose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWv07fouYvs

Batman: Return to Arkham is official then

mcgrath1992

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi,
If this is the wrong thread please feel free to move it.
I'm looking for-
1. enjoyable car/racing game for a 6 year old. Are there any racing games that involve crashing/bashing into each other, he'd love that compared to a standard racing game.

2. Shooting game for me- I'm thinking Doom as I like straight forward shooting and not too much planning/finding things if you know what I mean. Would you recommend Doom or anything else? Halo maybe?

3. Racing game for me (40 yr old male)- there's a load of them out there I know, some much cheaper than others- Project Cars vs Forza cars.Looking for something fun, enjoyment, a game I can play in 20 mins sessions if you know what I mean.

4. best dancing game (for 8 yr old girl). We don't have the Kinnect (v expensive) so would need to be one that you can use with a smartphone app.

Thanks advance!
Pa

1. Its not a racing game but rocket league can be quite fun and its cheap too

2. Personally for me I think forza 6 is the better racer with over 450 cars and amazing graphics. I played the demo and to me its a bt better than project cars

3. As for shooters if your not into blacks ops 3 theres destiny which can be fun , i havent played halo yet but i heard its quite good , Doom also good choice.

4. i dont know much about dance games but I'm sure someone else here will have better info than me on that

Pudsy33

Rocket league is definitely the best option for a kids car game where he can bash the others. It's absolutely fantastic and only cost 20e.

MiskyBoyy

For the shooter game, Black Ops 1.

I'd also recommend getting EA Access 1 year subscription then maybe play Battlefield 4, give it a try at least.

As for the Kinect being expensive, you can pick a second hand one up for €50 from CeX & I'm pretty sure they give a 2 year warranty on everything these days: https://ie.webuy.com/product.php?sku=SXB1OFFKIN2#.Vzx3npErKUk

mcgrath1992

Max Mafioso wrote: »

Get yourself Ark Survival Evolved

I have about 80 games including the GWG's and I only really play Ark.
I will pop onto GTA V, Sunset Drive and Fallout 4 depending on my mood if there is a problem with the Ark servers though and I started playing some Battlefield 4 again

Hmmm I have checked Ark out in twitch streams , looks good so far

Max Mafioso

If I remember correctly, there is a dance game(Dance Dance revolution or something) that does not need the Kinect but you can use an app on a smartphone, I might be wrong but something about an Xbox One dancing game and smartphone app is sticking out to me!

Max Mafioso

mcgrath1992 wrote: »

Hmmm I have checked Ark out in twitch streams , looks good so far

There was a new update yesterday and they have added another map which is bigger than the original map

Pudsy33

Just took the plunge on ark. I'll fire it up after the exams.

Max Mafioso

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Just took the plunge on ark. I'll fire it up after the exams.

talking_walnut

Max Mafioso wrote: »

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Just took the plunge on ark. I'll fire it up after the exams.

Would you recommend Ark even if you don't have a consistent group for online play? I picked up The Division later than my mates and now they're all 30-70 levels ahead of me so it's no fun playing with them.

What's with the "(Game Preview)" subtitle?

MiskyBoyy

talking_walnut wrote: »

Would you recommend Ark even if you don't have a consistent group for online play? I picked up The Division later than my mates and now they're all 30-70 levels ahead of me so it's no fun playing with them.

What's with the "(Game Preview)" subtitle?

Microsoft wrote:

Microsoft announced a new program which looks to directly tap into those ideas put forth by Steam’s Early Access program.


Known as the Game Preview program, Microsoft revealed that Xbox One players will be able to purchase and play titles that are still in active development. By jumping into the game early, the community will be able to become more active in the game’s development by providing feedback which may even help shape the title before it’s released.

Basically games that aren't actually out yet, the devs allow you to play them and give feedback. Usually the price is cheaper than if you wait till final release too.

Games in preview on xbox usually give you a 1 hour free trial too if you want to check it out.

Max Mafioso

talking_walnut wrote: »

Would you recommend Ark even if you don't have a consistent group for online play? I picked up The Division later than my mates and now they're all 30-70 levels ahead of me so it's no fun playing with them.

What's with the "(Game Preview)" subtitle?

Basically the game is still being developed, you get a preview of it, its the full game but the devs are adding more to it each month.
It was due to be released this summer but has been pushed back.

You will find a lot of helpful people on different servers but its not a game you can play on your own, you will need help if you are looking to tame certain creatures.

Turtyturd

Just on the back log, I have...

The Telltale Collection
Shadow of Mordor
Assassins creed Unity
Arkham Knight
Watchdogs
Sunset Overdrive
Lords of the Fallen
The Division
Destiny
Metal Gear Solid: Whichever was free with gold.
Tomb Raider: Whichever was free with gold.
Sherlock Holmes: Crime and Punishment.
Life is Strange
Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone/Blood and Wine
Gears of War: Ultimate and Judgement

There are others that are missing that I cannot remember offhand. As other posters have said I kinda find myself apprehensive to dive into new games. When I have an hour or so to play and know most of that is going to be spent with an intro/tutorial I just can't be bothered and find myself playing a few games of Halo or FIFA instead. It's something I want to change though.

dor83

talking_walnut wrote: »

Would you recommend Ark even if you don't have a consistent group for online play? I picked up The Division later than my mates and now they're all 30-70 levels ahead of me so it's no fun playing with them.

I got Ark last week and started playing it alone but then Max and a couple of others gave me a lot of help and I got more done in a couple of hours with help than I did in the 2 days before that on my own. I still liked the game before that but it is a very long slog to progress if you are alone, like Max said there are a lot of helpful people on the different servers depending on which one you choose, I've only played PvE so far.

Rorok

Will probably get return to Arkham
Only played half of Arkham Asylum, couldn't find the doctors notes and friend was only able to lend it to me for two weeks.
Loved Arkham City, played that about 4/5 times over with Catwoman too, but never got rest of the dlc.
Arkham knight was alright I guess but the Batmobile was forced on you too much

gmg678

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi,
If this is the wrong thread please feel free to move it.
I'm looking for-
1. enjoyable car/racing game for a 6 year old. Are there any racing games that involve crashing/bashing into each other, he'd love that compared to a standard racing game.

2. Shooting game for me- I'm thinking Doom as I like straight forward shooting and not too much planning/finding things if you know what I mean. Would you recommend Doom or anything else? Halo maybe?

3. Racing game for me (40 yr old male)- there's a load of them out there I know, some much cheaper than others- Project Cars vs Forza cars.Looking for something fun, enjoyment, a game I can play in 20 mins sessions if you know what I mean.

4. best dancing game (for 8 yr old girl). We don't have the Kinnect (v expensive) so would need to be one that you can use with a smartphone app.

Thanks advance!
Pa

you can get Halo MCC its the 1st four Halo games for less than 30 if you shop around, they are fun games and epic soundtrack.
Forza also good games. or you could go for Forza horizon(a little bit more fun)
Dancing games and Kinect go hand in hand. you can get a Kinect in CEX for 50. I Picked up one there and they give you 6month warranty on it. if that is possible than any of the Just dance games.

runawaybishop

My backlog is horrendous. Just checked and I have 103 titles. I think i have played (as in more than 30 mins) about 12 titles

Titles i intend on playing at some stage
assassins creed
borderlands
borderlands 2
borderlands pre-sequel
at least one of the CODs but idk which one is best? have blops3, ghosts and AW
child of light
dark souls
dead space
gears of war titles
just cause titles
MGS
resident evil
witcher titles

um7y1h83ge06nx

My backlog takes the p*ss at this stage.

My official backlog that I use My Game Collection on Android to keep track of is just the games I want to play in the near future. It doesn't include PS Plus or Games with Gold games that I'm not interested in. It also doesn't include currently non-BC 360 games that I bought at the end of it's life on the cheap - classics such as RDR for shame.

So here we go, I know this is an Xbox forum but I'll include my PS4 games too:

Alien Isolation - XB1
Bloodbourne - PS4
Dark Souls - XB1
Grim Fandango - PS4
Halo MCC - XB1 - only halfway through Halo 1
Lego Jurassic World - XB1
Life is Strange - PS4
Lords of the Fallen - XB1
MGSV - PS4
Saints Row: Gat out of Hell - XB1
Soma - PS4
Witcher 3 - PS4
Thief - XB1
Tropico 5 - PS4
Zombi - PS4
Sunset Overdrive DLC - XB1 - Have finished the main game but I picked up the Season Pass on sale recently.

360 games I want to play/finish, for shame:

RDR
Dark Souls
Bioshock Infinite
Mass Effect 3 - finished the first 2 and started playing this but life must have gotten in the way
Dead Space
Borderlands - Didn't even realise I owned it until looking up my Xbox profile
Gears of War 2

And probably loads of others if I was at home to check.

Jordan 199

Valiant Hearts. I just love the music in that game.

Jordan 199

emmetkenny wrote: »

Guitar Hero Live

I must pick that up some time so I can be an Alex Lifeson wannabe.

ibFoxer

Jordan 199 wrote: »

I must pick that up some time so I can be an Alex Lifeson wannabe.

I believe Rock Band 4 to be the stronger of the two titles, especially so if you have had previous incarnations. That said, i wouldn't mind a bash at GH Live myself.

Mickeroo

Cross play with PC is live on Rocket League now apparently.

Jordan 199

Downloaded L.A. Noire to the 360 last night. Took about 1hr 52mins to download.

MiskyBoyy

I lol'ed when he said "We are travellers". Completely different meaning in Ireland :pac:

um7y1h83ge06nx

Wonder will sulkies be one of the modes of transport in it?

Another free to play one out today, APB Reloaded. Looks like GTA online with MMO elements.

maximoose

Obliteracers coming to Xbox One on 15th July

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ2pwEb_LHo

Actually looks like great fun

Max Mafioso

Deleted User wrote: »

Another free to play one out today, APB Reloaded. Looks like GTA online with MMO elements.

Cant seem to find it on the Store or the Website

MiskyBoyy

Max Mafioso wrote:

Cant seem to find it on the Store or the Website

Only available in a few countries for now, Russia being one if you want to make the switch.

Max Mafioso

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Only available in a few countries for now, Russia being one if you want to make the switch.

Спасибо товарищу

Jordan 199

Max Mafioso wrote: »

Спасибо товарищу

Now we have posters speaking Russian. I love this forum

MiskyBoyy

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Only available in a few countries for now, Russia being one if you want to make the switch.

Weird it was there earlier on the Irish one.

Edit: Still is there but now it's got a release date of 31/12/16 and is unavailable.

Mickeroo

Live stream of the Elie Dangerous expansion out tomorrow here: https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=aYHJY9JZNBA&feature=live-chat-promo

fifth

A bit late, but I picked up Rocket League today. Good fun so far.