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The Xbox Handheld is Awkward and Awesome - Inside Games Review

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 5d

Ahh gotcha. Well it can run Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p60 so I'd guess Indy is just fine. I haven't tested Blackmyth myself but I'd wager it's playable with resolution scaling and some graphics options trimmed.

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 6d

Not sure what you mean by cutoffs but most games hit 1080p 60fps with a dash of resolution scaling. Warframe would get between 90-120FPS.

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 6d

I think it'll get there! Eventually...

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 6d

I just can't believe you'd say that about my brand.

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 6d

The ROG Xbox Ally X is a fascinating device - great hardware, but that software needs a LOT of work before it approaches console ease of use.

Bruce and I cover all aspects of this unique handheld on Inside Games: www.youtube.com/watch?v=awRv...

www.youtube.com

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 11d

This seems to be a trend? Namely, spin-off studios founded by ex-triple-A developers losing funding before shipping anything.

Daniel Ahmad @zhugeex.com · 11d

This expansion has been costly and not necessarily delivered timely results.

NetEase previously shut down Ouka Studio in Japan, Worlds Untold in Canada, and Jar of Sparks & T-Minus Zero in the US.

Tencent sold Splash Damage and Secret Mode to private equity, Eleventh Hour to Krafton etc.

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 15d

I played a very bad man in "It Only Leaves One Alive," a horror audio experience.

The script really plays with horror tropes in a fun way. Check it out and let me know what you think!

youtu.be/0G4BlyyLZkk?...

YouTube video by Nintendo of America

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 15d

Nintendo is becoming more like Disney by the day.

The second they do a Nintendo Cruise I know my old ass is gonna be there.

youtu.be/rsufGY5I8jA?...

Close to You – Nintendo

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 16d

Great moments in PC gaming: I found the case fan that was causing a slight rattle.

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 16d

Damn good! One meal there will last a week.

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 17d

This is potentially very exciting! Open-ish platforms on which digital platforms compete to sell games... should mean lots of choice and cheap games.

I worry that they'll all be to technical or PC-like to truly compare with traditional consoles though.

Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 17d

I definitely always want to finish my plate, especially when it seems like the game and its content are earnestly made.

We only get so many games in this life though 🤲

Everyone Hates Xbox Game Pass - Inside Games Daily

Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 17d

I agree! Most games are overlong these days - not really a bad thing if you want to get your money's worth, but there are SO many games now and you can understand a game's soul within a few hours.

Also PC Game Pass is still out here for almost half the price!

Johnny @speakersgoboom.bsky.social · 19d

As a gamer that switches from game to game hourly due to gaming (and real) ADHD, and also as a person with severe gaming FOMO, $30 a month in order to play 438 different games whenever I want to, is still the best deal in gaming to me. @xbox.com @sirlarr.bsky.social @brucegreene.bsky.social

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 17d

Unexpected benefit of jet lag - waking up at 4:30 am to hear my neighbor drunkenly screeching Lady Gaga in their back yard.

I missed you, Los Angeles!

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 20d

The consequences of Xbox's Game Pass price hikes aren't pretty, with cancelation traffic likely causing website disruptions and retailers like Gamestop landing solid meme dunks.

youtu.be/3wDekoJMo68

Xbox Raises Price of Game Pass AGAIN - Inside Games Daily

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 20d

Today was a quad day.

KinoFabino 🇵🇸 @kinofabino.bsky.social · 20d

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 20d

Our coverage of the Game Pass price increase is doing some numbers on YouTube, nice.

We did get one bit wrong - Xbox Rewards redemption limits existed before this revamp.

I saw multiple folks claiming to have banked multiple years of Ultimate from points though, pretty cool.

youtu.be/41z_fMkoZrI

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 20d

That doesn't feel too substantially different from the 90s and 2000s though, only the free options didn't even exist then. I definitely ate instant ramen to afford games.

I guess the big change is that there is no discount cycle late into the generation this time. Prices are actually going UP.

Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 20d

While examining rail maps in Tokyo I said "Oh good we're on the right track" before realizing that's literally what the phrase means.

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 20d

Probably more self interest than naivety... being a pest gets you views but so does sanctimonious tongue-clucking at the pests. Vicious cycle.

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Lawrence Sonntag @sirlarr.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations! May you have long & happy gamer years together.