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Kheldarn posted:If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you'll be able to stream games to your Android 6.0+ device come September 15 So... It's Stadia, but Microsoft?
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Aug 4, 2020 16:18
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6+ is an impressive list of supported os versions
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Aug 4, 2020 16:21
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Stadia with a pretty good selection of games and a different streaming tech using their xcloud stuff I presume. Also it's included with the existing gamepass subscription so you can still download and play games locally on your xbox/pc but also have this as an option. It's probably going to be terrible for all the same reasons why Stadia is bad but at least there's good games to play on there.
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Aug 4, 2020 16:23
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The Nvidia one streamed really well so if Microsoft is close to that this is a good step. Plus the Game Pass is already a hell of a deal, though ultimate I think is 15 a month instead of 5.
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Aug 4, 2020 16:31
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Game streaming still seems stupid for me unless you have a really good internet connection. Even then it's wireless, so easy to get interference.
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Aug 4, 2020 17:46
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MonsieurChoc posted:Even then it's wireless, so easy to get interference.
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Aug 4, 2020 17:59
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MonsieurChoc posted:Game streaming still seems stupid for me unless you have a really good internet connection. Even then it's wireless, so easy to get interference. It has negative latency
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Aug 4, 2020 19:40
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Ace 10 in You Must Build a Boat is kicking my rear end haha. Got stuck on ~2 challenges on 9, but this is an absolute slog. Kinda love it.
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Aug 4, 2020 19:52
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Harminoff posted:It has negative latency The game knows what buttons I press before I press them? drat.
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Aug 4, 2020 20:00
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Skwirl posted:The game knows what buttons I press before I press them? drat. You joke, but in some instances yeah. With google I wouldn't be surprised using AI to predicatively assume what data is going to be similar and to prioritize that, hell, Windows does that a bit with regards to opening apps and caching that information for later.
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Aug 4, 2020 20:10
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Kheldarn posted:If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you'll be able to stream games to your Android 6.0+ device come September 15 I'm currently in the alpha for this and I can say it's a lot better than I expected. The input lag was noticeable, but it didn't prevent me from playing Destiny 2 just fine. Forza Horizons 4 was a little worse, but I could still get around fine. It definitely works a lot better on home wifi, but both xcloud and game streaming from my Xbox work very well. I have yet to test it out on my new 5g phone, but I can tell you the older your device is, the harder of a time it will have with the stream. They've since updated the app a lot and are working on a virtual touchpad alleviating the need for a controller. The guys at 8bitdo are making a new smaller controller alongside Microsoft so you don't have to carry around a huge Xbox controller everywhere. It will also come with a clip for your phone. The official Microsoft clip is fantastic in general as you can redistribute the weight of your phone however is most comfortable for you. All in all its definitely fun and works way better than expected, and it's getting better every day. I'd even pay for this service separately if they deliver on their promises, which they have so far. We'll see. I can try to answer questions about it if anyone is interested.
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Aug 4, 2020 20:31
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Are game saves stored on the cloud? If I start playing something on my PC can I continue through xCloud. I think as of now on Gamepass saves are still stored locally so I didn't know if this was something they were taking into account or what the deal is.
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Aug 4, 2020 20:46
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Because it's tied to your Xbox account, it should all carry over to whatever you're playing on. I think this is exclusive to the Xbox system and not PC games though. I've heard people playing games through the Xbox app on their PC having issues with it carrying over, but anything that's on your home console and xcloud service will for sure.
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Aug 4, 2020 20:54
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If I don't have an Xbox, does that will limit what I can play/do?
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Aug 4, 2020 20:58
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Kheldarn posted:If I don't have an Xbox, does that will limit what I can play/do? Yes. Without an Xbox, you're limited to games on game pass, but it's still a hugely impressive list of very good games you'll have access to. I should also note there are two functions to this app. Xcloud, and game streaming. Xcloud has a ton of game pass games you play from the cloud, game streaming is literally connecting to your home Xbox and playing whatever you have on it. Dashboard and all, it's just like having your Xbox in your pocket.
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Aug 4, 2020 20:59
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Kabuki Shipoopi posted:Because it's tied to your Xbox account, it should all carry over to whatever you're playing on. I think this is exclusive to the Xbox system and not PC games though. I've heard people playing games through the Xbox app on their PC having issues with it carrying over, but anything that's on your home console and xcloud service will for sure. Eh, bummer. I was worried that the PC > XCloud cross saves probably wouldn't be as good or exist at all compared to Xbox > Xcloud. You also mentioned the official phone clip for the controller being good because you can redistribute the weight, what's the deal with that? I bought one of the 8bitdo clips for my phone and find it obnoxious as hell to use for an extended period of time because it's so goddamn top heavy.
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Aug 4, 2020 23:27
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explosivo posted:Eh, bummer. I was worried that the PC > XCloud cross saves probably wouldn't be as good or exist at all compared to Xbox > Xcloud. You also mentioned the official phone clip for the controller being good because you can redistribute the weight, what's the deal with that? I bought one of the 8bitdo clips for my phone and find it obnoxious as hell to use for an extended period of time because it's so goddamn top heavy. The official Microsoft one lets you position the phone directly over the controller, or off the top of it like most controller clips. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/powera-moga-mobile-gaming-clip-for-xbox/8rtf503l2pl9?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab It doesn't fit the first gen Xbox pro controllers super well, as it covers up the sync button a bit, but it works perfectly on the 2nd gen elite and Xbox one s controller.
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Aug 4, 2020 23:46
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Oh poo poo that looks much better than the 8bitdo clip.
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Aug 4, 2020 23:52
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It's really nice. It doesn't work too great if you have a pop socket in your phone, but it will grab onto the pop as opposed to your case. As long as you don't flail around when you play games it's fine. The adjusting knobs can be tightened down so the weight of the phone doesn't click it out of position which is really nice. This is the controller 8bitdo is making for the service with Microsoft: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/7/6/21314393/microsoft-xcloud-xbox-controller-8bitdo-sn30-pro-service It seems pricey for what it is, and seeing as how you can buy a used xbox 1s controller cheaper than that, not sure what purpose it would fill, but there ya go. Edit: it looks like it might ship with the Microsoft clip, which in that case would be an alright deal with a smaller controller with a reported 18 hour battery life. Kabuki Shipoopi fucked around with this message at 01:09 on Aug 5, 2020 |
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Aug 5, 2020 01:07
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Kabuki Shipoopi posted:The official Microsoft one lets you position the phone directly over the controller, or off the top of it like most controller clips. Just grabbed one of these from Walmart for $13. Thanks for the recommendation! Not I can properly play some dead cells and Pascal's wager!
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Aug 5, 2020 02:39
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GreenBuckanneer posted:You joke, but in some instances yeah. With google I wouldn't be surprised using AI to predicatively assume what data is going to be similar and to prioritize that, hell, Windows does that a bit with regards to opening apps and caching that information for later. they don't, that's a wildly more complex idea than "you might use this app soon." their pitch was that the controller would be connected via WiFi which in theory could cut down on latency if the controller had to go to the box then to Stadia but in most cases you're dealing with 2x the latency of running natively.
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Aug 5, 2020 02:45
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Wow, is You Must Build a Boat incredible! I got it over a year ago and didn't give it much time. If this is you, check it out again give it a full 10-20 minutes. I think I've got a handle on all of the other systems, beyond the general puzzle board gameplay. Great stuff.
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Aug 7, 2020 12:09
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Rupert Buttermilk posted:Wow, is You Must Build a Boat incredible! I got it over a year ago and didn't give it much time. If this is you, check it out again give it a full 10-20 minutes. Its a great game, and i need them to make a new game
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Aug 7, 2020 23:34
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I bought their Photographs when it was new ... and have yet to even try it.
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Aug 7, 2020 23:38
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Are there other games like YMBAB with a similar Atari / C64 art style ? It looks really good on phones.
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Aug 8, 2020 06:52
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teethgrinder posted:I bought their Photographs when it was new ... and have yet to even try it. It’s pretty good! Solid collection of minigames which do a good job switching up the mechanics and using them to tell short stories.
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Aug 8, 2020 09:33
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If you haven't played 10000000 it's the same game with a different meta
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Aug 8, 2020 11:30
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Arms_Akimbo posted:If you haven't played 10000000 it's the same game with a different meta Ahh poo poo why'd you say this? just booted it up again and opps that's an hour gone
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Aug 8, 2020 15:14
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Why is "match 38 staff tiles" in YMBAB impossible?
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Aug 9, 2020 21:20
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teethgrinder posted:I bought their Photographs when it was new ... and have yet to even try it. Eh, I got 3/4 through it and soured on it. It's a super emotionally manipulative bum fest. Maybe someone who's finished it can change my mind.
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Aug 10, 2020 02:10
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Thundercracker posted:Eh, I got 3/4 through it and soured on it. It's a super emotionally manipulative bum fest. Maybe someone who's finished it can change my mind. when you finish it you can go back and try to get "good" endings (i forget if they were actually good, prob not)
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Aug 10, 2020 02:20
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hooah posted:Why is "match 38 staff tiles" in YMBAB impossible? Do you have the pub unlocked? You could drink the potion that gives you more staff tiles...
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Aug 10, 2020 05:25
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teethgrinder posted:Some of the missions are really fussy or you just get really unlucky with what's on the board. Not yet. I'm now hell, so one quest is to the pub.
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Aug 10, 2020 12:58
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Lone Goat posted:when you finish it you can go back and try to get "good" endings (i forget if they were actually good, prob not) I think my eyes rolled out of my head with the diver section She gets caught doping for college level competition, and gets up homeless under a bridge because everyone cares about college diving and no one would even give her a menial job afterwards It's so hamfisted and the gameplay was on the nose as well.
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Aug 10, 2020 13:50
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Is Soda Dungeon 2 worse than 1? I played one, enjoyed myself, and then remembered there was a sequel. Downloaded to try it out, and it seems like it just added extra bullshit that isn't fun. Less items from dungeon crawling, so you have to buy or craft stuff. Does it get better, or am I missing something to make it an upgrade?
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Aug 10, 2020 16:46
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Braking Gnus posted:Is Soda Dungeon 2 worse than 1? I played one, enjoyed myself, and then remembered there was a sequel. Downloaded to try it out, and it seems like it just added extra bullshit that isn't fun. Less items from dungeon crawling, so you have to buy or craft stuff. Does it get better, or am I missing something to make it an upgrade? I had some fun with it but it definitely gets very samey very quickly, if you're not feeling it now I think you can stop here. I'm not sure if it's worse than 1 but I don't think there's enough to distinguish it from the original to keep me interested in it for more than a couple hours.
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Aug 10, 2020 16:59
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Hey shop titans thread, if any of the goon guilds have room for someone who started playing yesterday, I'd appreciate an invite - Eminai#85700
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Aug 10, 2020 19:43
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Braking Gnus posted:Is Soda Dungeon 2 worse than 1? I played one, enjoyed myself, and then remembered there was a sequel. Downloaded to try it out, and it seems like it just added extra bullshit that isn't fun. Less items from dungeon crawling, so you have to buy or craft stuff. Does it get better, or am I missing something to make it an upgrade? Nope, crafting adds an unfun layer of poo poo to the game
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Aug 10, 2020 20:06
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Braking Gnus posted:Is Soda Dungeon 2 worse than 1? I played one, enjoyed myself, and then remembered there was a sequel. Downloaded to try it out, and it seems like it just added extra bullshit that isn't fun. Less items from dungeon crawling, so you have to buy or craft stuff. Does it get better, or am I missing something to make it an upgrade? I actually started playing this yesterday. I remember enjoying SD1 and getting bored with the endgame grind. I think I just hit that point and I'm only on Dimension 3 of SD2. It suffers from being an idle game that I actually have to have my phone on which is the height of stupidity. I can't progress further than the farthess I've progressed because of how the offline mechanic works. It was fun at first but it's rapidly gone to tedium so I'm probably gonna quit soon. The quest rewards don't really scale either.
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Eminai posted:Hey shop titans thread, if any of the goon guilds have room for someone who started playing yesterday, I'd appreciate an invite - Eminai#85700 Sent!
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