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So I'm sure almost all of you were dying to try out some of these Xbox Live games MS has been boasting about for months. And now that we have them a seclection of launch titles at our fingertips I'm curious what everyone besides me thinks of them so far?
I personally downloaded each one as a trial first to get a sense of how the presentation of these games were, how responsive and intuitive the controls were and if they were really worth the $5-7 price tag.
In the end I removed a few and kept a handful which I felt were my best choices overall.
I selected my top choices as:
- de Blob Revolution
- Flight Control
- Max & The Magic Marker
- MONOPOLY
- Need for Speed Underground
- Rocket Riot
- The Harvest
- Twin Blades
- Unite (best free game)
Now I will say some of the games appear to be just ports from other phones, some appear to have slightly improved graphics while some seem the same as their HD2 version (Monopoly & Sims 3). I found the best looking games in the marketplace to be de Blob Revolution, Max & The Magic Marker and Rocket Riot. Twin Blades is great too but looks a little dull almost as if it's not meant to be played at 480x800.
What do you all think so far? Do you think the early batch of released games is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the quality of games we'll be seeing or do you all think we're seeing the full potential of what it's capable of?
I am in no ways a fan on the iPhone but will say that in comparison of quality of games on the iOS they have some pretty ridiculous games. If anyone has seen the build quality of Rage HD on iPhone it makes me cross my fingers that WP7 is capable of the same if not better.
However I've seen screen shots and footage of the upcoming game Ilomilo and it looks like it should show some better potential for much better looking games.
I wish they would make monopoly free.
However, with Xbox Live coming to our smartphones now, the possibilities are endless, especially with WP7. So I think games like Assassins Creed and Need for Speed make other platforms look so outdated.
In recent news, I heard Google Android is getting a bit intimidated by the WP7 update coming in January.
WP7 FOR LYFE!!!!!
WE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Multiplayer support, MS needs it now. I am not asking for anything real time but games like UNO or Monopoly should at least have turn by turn multiplayer. I feel that a platform based on XBOX Live should at the minimum have turn by turn.
I agree with you both. Other OS's are looking outdated (except for the iOS).. However I'm hoping that WP7 will be able to compete soon with the visual quality of iOS games. I don't know if it's hardware limitations that's holding WP7 back on this one but they need to step it up to truly compete.
And yes MS does need to impliment true XBOX Live multiplayer into their games ASAP. I recalled the iOS having some games that you could actually play multiplayer via bluetooth I believe. I mean if you can do it on the PSP you should be able to do it here. Local multiplayer via wi-fi, turn based on the same device is mandatory, and even some other kind of true Xbox Live experience is a must.
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I agree with you both. Other OS's are looking outdated (except for the iOS).. However I'm hoping that WP7 will be able to compete soon with the visual quality of iOS games. I don't know if it's hardware limitations that's holding WP7 back on this one but they need to step it up to truly compete.
And yes MS does need to impliment true XBOX Live multiplayer into their games ASAP. I recalled the iOS having some games that you could actually play multiplayer via bluetooth I believe. I mean if you can do it on the PSP you should be able to do it here. Local multiplayer via wi-fi, turn based on the same device is mandatory, and even some other kind of true Xbox Live experience is a must.
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Well it is currently their claim to fame, I would at least like to see it used. As far as visual quality check out ilomilo. These phones can pump out some nice graphics but its up to us to make this platform successful enough to pull in these developers.
I believe most of these developers already recognize the ease of use as far as developing games and apps for wp7. In a recent article, developers voiced out about wp7's flexibility and how using VB has made it very easy for them to build and deploy apps.
And BTW, there are compatibility issues using VB 2010 for development. You have the option to build your own app.
I love oregon trail
we need xbox live service in malaysia...
carmeng4evr said:
I love oregon trail
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Do you know where it is, I can't find it in the marketplace?
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Dave
DaveShaw said:
Do you know where it is, I can't find it in the marketplace?
Thanks
Dave
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Maybe it's not available in your region. I'm in Canada and it's one of the 1st games that show up in the Xbox Marketplace.
Other OS look outdated? Android has the same assassins creed HD and has for months and has a beta port of rage HD up that easily rivals iOS. I have an HD7 and love the phone and cant wait for it to evolve in terms of games but if you think this is top-o-the line stuff then you're in for a pleasant suprise when they decide to catch up
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Other OS look outdated? Android has the same assassins creed HD and has for months and has a beta port of rage HD up that easily rivals iOS. I have an HD7 and love the phone and cant wait for it to evolve in terms of games but if you think this is top-o-the line stuff then you're in for a pleasant suprise when they decide to catch up
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Interesting, didn't know they had Rage HD for Android or that it was capable of a game like that..
strictly beta for the time being but I've seen it played on a captivate firsthand and its epic... In all actuality theres a few android phones that just kick the iphones hardware in the teeth. Itards just wont admit that we got something better at a lower price...
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Maybe it's not available in your region. I'm in Canada and it's one of the 1st games that show up in the Xbox Marketplace.
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Guess not
Thanks anyhow
DaveShaw said:
Do you know where it is, I can't find it in the marketplace?
Thanks
Dave
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Yeah, i am in the US.
I just type in Oregon trail and it shows up.
Isn't it true that some American Apps dont show up in other regions(kind of like how some Apps for Android only work for US support)
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Yeah, i am in the US.
I just type in Oregon trail and it shows up.
Isn't it true that some American Apps dont show up in other regions(kind of like how some Apps for Android only work for US support)
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True it is Just like AT&T users get a free download of that great looking game Ilomilo and it only shows up in their marketplace but if others look for it there's nothing there.
I think there's a way to trick your phone and change regions to access apps from other countries by changing the country under Settings then Region and Language. But I could be wrong..
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True it is Just like AT&T users get a free download of that great looking game Ilomilo and it only shows up in their marketplace but if others look for it there's nothing there.
I think there's a way to trick your phone and change regions to access apps from other countries by changing the country under Settings then Region and Language. But I could be wrong..
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I hear you on Ilomilo, I remembering emailing the devs before launch and asking them whether the app was going to be exclusive to at&t phones only or time exclusive and was told no. Then a few days later their site says its a timed exclusive. I was pretty peed off, he was nice about it and said he didn't know until last minute. Such a lovely game though.
Nds4droid is on market. Tried it but framerate is very low and stutter while playing . Do check it out! And share your experience also if you know any other nds emulator. Other than tiger ds
its £3.68 here, thats a lot for an app that is guaranteed to not work. Im not ready to invest in something that i wont get any use out of at all.
i think its improving
i bought it and have had 3 updates since 1.0 > v1.1.4
true its very slow, but i like the idea of having to play the whole nds game collection on dhd
will be fantastic to have that, however i think it will be a pipe dream for another 12 months or so, people have difficulty emulating the nds on computers, this is a monumental task
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will be fantastic to have that, however i think it will be a pipe dream for another 12 months or so, people have difficulty emulating the nds on computers, this is a monumental task
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No problem here emulating the NDS on my PC to be honest.
Seems a bit weird they are charging for it already, but I suppose that pays for development.
Are the updates making it faster out of interest?
No real D-pads and fire buttons on DHD makes it really hard to get the same gaming experience from virtual controls. We'll end up with Experia play design if we did. Even with Android games with virtual pad and buttons I'm either crushing the screen to death or my thumbs don't slide around a picture of a d-pad that well.
Just got a recent upgrade , but I must admit still not playable. But am hoping it will get better and more enjoyable to play in the future. . It's a start !! Rather than no progress I don't mind baby steps
How many out there play? What's your biggest beef with the game right now? How many ppl have quit playing cause it's a waste of time, or their build has been nerfed to uselessness?
ALSO, Since it IS possible to play D3 on Linux, (wine and playonlinux) I was wondering if anybody out there managed to get this game running on an Android device? Keep in mind that I'm pretty much a total noob about linux and Android, IDK if WINE is doable on Android, let alone if this game will work, I just think it'd be KEWL BEANS to play D3 while on the bus or waiting for my food. I CAN play on my phone, by using an app that streams the video to my phone, then uses my touchscreen as a control interface, (forget the name of said app) but this is a violation of Blizzard's TOS/EULA, and I aint gonna risk a ban, I've spent HUNDREDS of hours on my characters and they're pretty powerful right now.
I got a week or so ago and I'm not really enjoying it. I was personally expecting more and it has became reasonably repetitive. I guess a lot of people are quitting due to how useless some items have become. I don't think I'll be playing for much longer.
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Surprised no one's started this one yet. Just a thread for gamers to post what's working and what isn't. Also, to share about any titles that you particularly love. I'm always on the look out for new high quality games. I love FPS and RPG. Not a big fan of strategy which kinda sucks cuz there's SO many out there. Anyway, once I get mine (should be Monday), I'm loading up Deus Ex: The Fall, NOVA 3, Modern Combat 4 (and maybe 5), maybe a couple of Final Fantasy ones, the Bard's Tale, Iesabel, Dead Trigger 2, Temple Run, Super hexagon, Fluid SE, Playstation emu, GBA emu, and whatever else I'm not remembering right now. Anyone else have good ideas? Or other games I should try? Can't wait for Exiles to come out--that's the new massive single player RPG by the same people who gave us Ravesword Shadowlands.
Anyway, thanks for sharing!!
check out the Kingdom Rush series. their latest was just released last night and it's fun as hell.
I bought xcom enemy within last week on my Note 3. I intended to play it on a road trip this week, but they don't support Nexus 6. I copied it over from a titanium backup and restored it, and it runs, but the graphics in the gameplay are really messed up. So I bought Icewind Dale to play instead. It seems to work. Never played it back in the day so looking forward to it.
XModgames does not work at all for me, I am rooted. Anyone else have luck?
Soul Calibur runs great on this phone! Also, it is on sale for $4!
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Surprised no one's started this one yet. Just a thread for gamers to post what's working and what isn't. Also, to share about any titles that you particularly love. I'm always on the look out for new high quality games. I love FPS and RPG. Not a big fan of strategy which kinda sucks cuz there's SO many out there. Anyway, once I get mine (should be Monday), I'm loading up Deus Ex: The Fall, NOVA 3, Modern Combat 4 (and maybe 5), maybe a couple of Final Fantasy ones, the Bard's Tale, Iesabel, Dead Trigger 2, Temple Run, Super hexagon, Fluid SE, Playstation emu, GBA emu, and whatever else I'm not remembering right now. Anyone else have good ideas? Or other games I should try? Can't wait for Exiles to come out--that's the new massive single player RPG by the same people who gave us Ravesword Shadowlands.
Anyway, thanks for sharing!!
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Try Modern Combat 5. It has some intensive graphics. It lagged on G3 a big time. So thinking about its performance on Nexus 6. I've pre-ordered my Nexus 6 but it's yet to come. Here it'll launch on the 2nd week of December
U know, it's weird. I played that game on the lg G3 and it ran GREAT. Thing is, I'm not to crazy about the changes they made from part 4. These super short missions, with specific goals u have to complete. It just seems too controlled. I like part 3 and 4--it's a bit more "open" to however u want to play. Just kill everyone and don't die...lol. Seems simpler. I think they tried to make it too much like dead trigger 2 and the execution wasn't as great. It could just be me--I don't know. You're right about the graphics tho, they are awesome.
EDIT: I meant to quote the post above mine about MC 5. Don't know why it didn't work.
Haven't gotten mine yet. Can someone check to see if Mass Effect Infiltrator is compatible? I liked that game but haven't been able to play it in a while because of incompatibilities.
b.huss2 said:
Haven't gotten mine yet. Can someone check to see if Mass Effect Infiltrator is compatible? I liked that game but haven't been able to play it in a while because of incompatibilities.
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No it's not compatible
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b.huss2 said:
Haven't gotten mine yet. Can someone check to see if Mass Effect Infiltrator is compatible? I liked that game but haven't been able to play it in a while because of incompatibilities.
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U know, it's so ridiculous what EA has done (or more appropriately, hasn't done) with this game. I've had sooooo many devices that I don't remember the last one it worked on but I kno it hasn't worked for a LONG time for me on A LOT of devices. Really sucks cuz it was a good game. If u ask me EA is being really stupid. If they updated it, it would still be selling.
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U know, it's so ridiculous what EA has done (or more appropriately, hasn't done) with this game. I've had sooooo many devices that I don't remember the last one it worked on but I kno it hasn't worked for a LONG time for me on A LOT of devices. Really sucks cuz it was a good game. If u ask me EA is being really stupid. If they updated it, it would still be selling.
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I know, same here. I don't remember the last device it worked on. I like console quality games like this. It's a shame they put something out there so good and just move on to something else and leave us hangin. It wouldn't be so bad but really good games are few and far between.
U mean any EA games will not run on our nexus 6 ??? Daam !!!!!! Thts unfair
Any soln for that ?
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umair shaikh said:
U mean any EA games will not run on our nexus 6 ??? Daam !!!!!! Thts unfair
Any soln for that ?
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Not all EA games. I'm only talking about mass effect infiltrator.
Hey all. Just got crescent moons new RPG, exiles. Its a SciFi themed ravensword shadowlands. It's available through one of their humble bundle packages. Just Google it, if interested.
EDIT: been playing it and it's still buggy... It's an alpha tho.
Got my nexus today! So far......
Star wars commander
Injustice gods among us
Nova 3 - *edit* - played fine but come back later to play more and would not start.
Need for speed most wanted
Castle of illusions
All work fine.
Ah! The horror... Temple run doesn't work!
I downloaded Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and NBA Jam, both of which crash/fail to load on my Nexus 6. I thought it may have been due to my changing DPI, but reverting the DPI resulted in the games still failing to play.
Anyone have any luck playing these games on their N6s?
NFS MW works
Assassins Pirates no dice
Peggle booyah!!!!
NBC Live is giving me problems, freezes right before playing.
HBO, Netflix, ESPN, PS Tube downloader all work
Castle Clash works but it runs like crap!!
Bentley's Hackpack won't even start.
N6
What kind of performance and what OS comes with the HD 7 Second generation? I assume you can root it. Woot has them on sale today and I'm wondering if I can use it for some apps that I can't read or see as well on my phone. Will it run Angry birds ok? What about some older games for comparison like HTR racing?
Hey I just stumbled across this thread because i was looking for a newer alternative to mine.
It is an okay tablet all around you just really need to know what you get yourself into.
First of all there is no working custom rom for it. So you will have to stay on Amazon Kitkat which is a very limited and at times annoying Rom since the menu takes too many taps to get anywhere. (3 taps to turn off wifi for example) and widgets that make it easier arent compatible as far as i have found even when rooted (rooting is quite the pain)
It also gets quite slow if you add the google play store from too many services running on it and you cant get rid of the amazon stuff without some things breaking.
For me i will switch to a quad core Tablet with a working aosp rom to be able to customize it a bit more.
Just playing some games or using it as a reader is does work quite well though. While the keyboard and launcher feel somewhat laggy at times, in games that aren't out of the cpus range like angry birds and clash royale it actually plays very smoothly.
I'm mostly switching because I can't change some things like the lockscreen and annoyingly designed settings menu and the laggy keyboard.
Also because i can get a much better/newer tablet for around 40€ around here and sell it for a similiar price apparently. It's okay for the price but you can probably get something much better. With a quad core if you keep looking/buy used on amazon where you still get warranty.
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First of all there is no working custom rom for it. So you will have to stay on Amazon Kitkat which is a very limited and at times annoying Rom since the menu takes too many taps to get anywhere. (3 taps to turn off wifi for example) and widgets that make it easier arent compatible as far as i have found even when rooted (rooting is quite the pain)
It also gets quite slow if you add the google play store from too many services running on it and you cant get rid of the amazon stuff without some things breaking.
For me i will switch to a quad core Tablet with a working aosp rom to be able to customize it a bit more.
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That's enough right there for me to pass. Not to mention the slowness you mentioned. Thanks. I passed on that one.
I have this generation of Kindle and there's plenty of ROMS for it. I bought this tablet 2 or 3 years ago for $100, and installed a CM ROM on it at the time. I recently installed a MM ROM on it and it works better than when I first got it.
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I have this generation of Kindle and there's plenty of ROMS for it. I bought this tablet 2 or 3 years ago for $100, and installed a CM ROM on it at the time. I recently installed a MM ROM on it and it works better than when I first got it.
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Thanks. Unfortunately the sale is over, but I'm still a little leery of this one. Could be ymmv situation.
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Thanks. Unfortunately the sale is over, but I'm still a little leery of this one. Could be ymmv situation.
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I bought the same exact tablet from the Woot sale. There are plenty of ROMs including an official Cyanogen: https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_tate
It might pop up again, for $30 or whatever I ended up paying it was a pretty good deal.
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I bought the same exact tablet from the Woot sale. There are plenty of ROMs including an official Cyanogen: https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_tate
It might pop up again, for $30 or whatever I ended up paying it was a pretty good deal.
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They have them on sale so much, I can't keep track of which one is which anymore.
olafolafson793 said:
Hey I just stumbled across this thread because i was looking for a newer alternative to mine.
It is an okay tablet all around you just really need to know what you get yourself into.
First of all there is no working custom rom for it. So you will have to stay on Amazon Kitkat which is a very limited and at times annoying Rom since the menu takes too many taps to get anywhere. (3 taps to turn off wifi for example) and widgets that make it easier arent compatible as far as i have found even when rooted (rooting is quite the pain)
It also gets quite slow if you add the google play store from too many services running on it and you cant get rid of the amazon stuff without some things breaking.
For me i will switch to a quad core Tablet with a working aosp rom to be able to customize it a bit more.
Just playing some games or using it as a reader is does work quite well though. While the keyboard and launcher feel somewhat laggy at times, in games that aren't out of the cpus range like angry birds and clash royale it actually plays very smoothly.
I'm mostly switching because I can't change some things like the lockscreen and annoyingly designed settings menu and the laggy keyboard.
Also because i can get a much better/newer tablet for around 40€ around here and sell it for a similiar price apparently. It's okay for the price but you can probably get something much better. With a quad core if you keep looking/buy used on amazon where you still get warranty.
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The one he is showing is the "tate" model that HAS plenty of custom roms.