So, one of the new features of Xbox One is Game DVR. Game DVR kicks in a predetermined moments (that the developers wanted) or by saying "record that" (30 seconds). So, to see if this works, I will be posting a few links from my SkyDrive.
If, for some reason, you want to see the clips I would suggest opening the link in a new window or tab (the links kind of take you off site).
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Early Xbox One Impressions
I have had the Xbox One (i'll use the term X1 on this "blog") for about a day now. So what do I think.
My Actual Xbox One Launch Day
Some times things don't exactly go as you expect. For the most part this one did. There was walking, a lot of walking - the pedometer said over 16.25 miles.
My Xbox One Useless Picture Post
So I got my Xbox One yesterday (on launch, but not at midnight - Day One Edition). So here are so awful pictures I took to commemorate that experience...
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
You Killed the Controller
What did I do.... ? Ok, so actually I killed the controller. Enough pseudo Ferris Bueller references?
I've had my Xbox 360 wired controller since launch. Let's just say it has seen better days.
I've had my Xbox 360 wired controller since launch. Let's just say it has seen better days.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Street Date: A Part of Console Launches i Could Do Without
I hopefully will be getting my Xbox One soon (they better hold it for at least 24 hours).
Why do I have to wait for Friday though? If a store gets in consoles in a week early or so, why should they be forced to sit on them - keeping them in a backroom or warehouse somewhere (when they could quickly move that inventory)?
In my view, street dating something doesn't really make a ton of sense. I know logistics can be a nightmare, but couldn't they just ship closer to their stated release date?
What I'm really getting here is that stores should be allowed to sell something as soon as they get it in stock - not have to wait for some arbitrary deadline. However, the console companies do like coverage about long lines and stuff like that (there should be a more gradual get to the customers as it comes in thing - it could take some pressure off of the retailers). True, some console software stuff will still need to be worked out (but can't console makers just block the console from connecting online until launch?)
I also don't really like the midnight launches either. Why does the console have to launch at 12:01 (midnight is technically the next day anyway) to sell a console on that day? Why don't all launch areas start selling it the same time. If it is out already in Australia, why should someone in Seattle be forced to wait that much longer to get their console?
As I see it, if a console sells in New York City at midnight Eastern it should be available for sale in Seattle at 9PM (different countries, maybe different times / same country not so much).
Why do I have to wait for Friday though? If a store gets in consoles in a week early or so, why should they be forced to sit on them - keeping them in a backroom or warehouse somewhere (when they could quickly move that inventory)?
In my view, street dating something doesn't really make a ton of sense. I know logistics can be a nightmare, but couldn't they just ship closer to their stated release date?
What I'm really getting here is that stores should be allowed to sell something as soon as they get it in stock - not have to wait for some arbitrary deadline. However, the console companies do like coverage about long lines and stuff like that (there should be a more gradual get to the customers as it comes in thing - it could take some pressure off of the retailers). True, some console software stuff will still need to be worked out (but can't console makers just block the console from connecting online until launch?)
I also don't really like the midnight launches either. Why does the console have to launch at 12:01 (midnight is technically the next day anyway) to sell a console on that day? Why don't all launch areas start selling it the same time. If it is out already in Australia, why should someone in Seattle be forced to wait that much longer to get their console?
As I see it, if a console sells in New York City at midnight Eastern it should be available for sale in Seattle at 9PM (different countries, maybe different times / same country not so much).
Next Generation Coming Soon... My Xbox 360 Backlog Part II
This will be XBLA (Xbox Live Arcade Games). There are a significant number of these. Once again, I have beaten some of these on a different account - just not the one I am now using as a main account.
Some XBLA games are no exactly straight forward classifications as far as beating the game goes. The list may expand if new XBLA arcade games are given away under the Games With Gold Promotion. It is probable that I cannot beat some of these titles (and highly likely I will never "beat" many of them. In fact, I suck at most of them. I no longer have my Kinect so I omitted some titles. Here is my current list...
Some XBLA games are no exactly straight forward classifications as far as beating the game goes. The list may expand if new XBLA arcade games are given away under the Games With Gold Promotion. It is probable that I cannot beat some of these titles (and highly likely I will never "beat" many of them. In fact, I suck at most of them. I no longer have my Kinect so I omitted some titles. Here is my current list...
Next Generation Coming Soon... My Xbox 360 Backlog
It seems like most people who have a video game console or play computer games (like Steam) get a backlog after awhile.
There were two things I wanted to do before this next generation (I doubt I can do a midnight launch, don't screw me over GameStop)... get the Bucket List achievement in Forza 4 and get at least 60,000 Gamescore (I'm hoping for 100K by the end of this next generation). Well, I finished Bucket List last week (I think) and got over 60,000 cumulative (Xbox 360, Games for Windows Live, Xbox on Windows 8 (Surface) and one web game).
So, what are the games I have yet to finish (or yet to trade-in) on my Xbox 360 (at least on my current primary account, a few of these I have beaten on a different account)? By finish I mean beat the story (for the most part)
There were two things I wanted to do before this next generation (I doubt I can do a midnight launch, don't screw me over GameStop)... get the Bucket List achievement in Forza 4 and get at least 60,000 Gamescore (I'm hoping for 100K by the end of this next generation). Well, I finished Bucket List last week (I think) and got over 60,000 cumulative (Xbox 360, Games for Windows Live, Xbox on Windows 8 (Surface) and one web game).
So, what are the games I have yet to finish (or yet to trade-in) on my Xbox 360 (at least on my current primary account, a few of these I have beaten on a different account)? By finish I mean beat the story (for the most part)
Forza 4: Bucket List... Finally
Like the post says, I finally got the Bucket List achievement on Forza Motorsports 4.
If you didn't know, Bucket List is a pain in the neck achievement where you have to win every event on the list (like Forza 3's Solid Gold - yes, I have that one too). Thankfully, the Porsche add-on glitched this achievement so you only have to beat 98.1% of the events.
Still, this achievement took me about 152 hours. Please Turn 10, do not have another one of these in Forza 5.
If you didn't know, Bucket List is a pain in the neck achievement where you have to win every event on the list (like Forza 3's Solid Gold - yes, I have that one too). Thankfully, the Porsche add-on glitched this achievement so you only have to beat 98.1% of the events.
Still, this achievement took me about 152 hours. Please Turn 10, do not have another one of these in Forza 5.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
BioShock Infinite: Another Game I'll Probably Never Beat
I played BioShock Infinite for much of the day today (better than second, but not as good as first one). It was going ok until I hit the stupid last boss fight (or wave fight).
Monday, November 11, 2013
Xbox One Launch Window (and 2014 Games)
Well, the Xbox One releases into the unsuspecting world less than 11 days. So, what games for launch window (and later currently announced) interest me.
My Plan for Game Buying Next Generation
I have been looking over some numbers and things like that. My attach rate on the Xbox 360 was around 70 retail titles (many on sale later in the generation) and probably about 100 XBLA games. I've decided that I probably can't afford that many games this generation. So what did I decide?
Friday, November 8, 2013
Just for Fun: Estimating Xbox One Pre-Orders
In this post you will see why my career as a financial analyst never took off (or got within 100 miles of the launch pad).
I decided that I would try to estimate the number of Xbox One pre-orders based off of the Xbox 360 pre-orders (or the best I could find http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_launch). Are you ready, here goes (using point estimates for some reason)....
I decided that I would try to estimate the number of Xbox One pre-orders based off of the Xbox 360 pre-orders (or the best I could find http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_launch). Are you ready, here goes (using point estimates for some reason)....
Monday, November 4, 2013
The Ghost of Xbox Launches Past: Part 4, Kinect
The much maligned Kinect...
Well, I had a little experience with the Xbox Vision Camera and wanted to see if a camera could be an input device for video games - the vision camera didn't work that well. Along came Project Natal, which interested me greatly. You see, I was getting a little bit tired of the gaming scene and wanted something new/different. For the most part, Kinect worked. I didn't really notice the lag everyone else did. One of the problems I had with Kinect is that I would get sore almost every time after using it.
The Kinect seemed like an interesting first step. Yes, I am (if you believe the internet) one of the few people actually looking forward to Kinect 2.0 (and want it).
Well, I had a little experience with the Xbox Vision Camera and wanted to see if a camera could be an input device for video games - the vision camera didn't work that well. Along came Project Natal, which interested me greatly. You see, I was getting a little bit tired of the gaming scene and wanted something new/different. For the most part, Kinect worked. I didn't really notice the lag everyone else did. One of the problems I had with Kinect is that I would get sore almost every time after using it.
The Kinect seemed like an interesting first step. Yes, I am (if you believe the internet) one of the few people actually looking forward to Kinect 2.0 (and want it).
The Ghost of Xbox Launches Past: Part 3, XBLA
Xbox Live Arcade... This was kind of like a revelation to me. Xbox Live Arcade started off as a bunch of smaller non-retail downloadable games. The games were either $5 or $10. As the generation went on, file sizes and prices increased and the games seemed to change their focus to more of a games on demand focus (instead of quick pick up and play games).
The Ghost of Xbox Launches Past: Part 2, Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is another one of my favorite consoles of all time. I had an alleged sister who worked at Target and I would bug her about looking for a console (since I couldn't find one at launch and the GameStop I pre-ordered it from didn't get many consoles in). I would change some of the lyrics to Xmas songs and replace them with Xbox. I purchased a bunch of games (both retail and digitally, but I also trade in a bunch of games - and bought numerous games for less than $20). I also got a bunch of games as gifts
The Ghosts of Xbox Launches Past: Part One, Xbox
The launch of the Xbox One is looming (less than 18 days now). This caused me to reflect back on previous Xboxes. What were my launch titles, etc. How is it possible that this will be my third different MSFT console - I will have purchased all three consoles in different states (in fact, different time zones)?
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