| Game | Content Type | Discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrophobia* | Backward Compatible | 60% | $3.59 |
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas* | Backward Compatible | 33% | $10.04 |
| Red Dead Redemption* | Games On Demand | 67% | $9.89 |
| Bully Scholarship Edition* | Backward Compatible | 60% | $5.99 |
| Escape Dead Island | Backward Compatible | 70% | $5.99 |
| Saints Row – Gangster-Pack | Add-On | 50% | $2.49 |
| Killer is Dead | Backward Compatible | 60% | $7.99 |
| Sacred 3 | Backward Compatible | 70% | $5.99 |
| Sacred Citadel | Backward Compatible | 70% | $2.99 |
| Saints Row 2 | Backward Compatible | 75% | $2.49 |
| Saints Row IV | Backward Compatible | 75% | $8.74 |
| Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell | Backward Compatible | 75% | $3.74 |
| Saints Row: The Third | Backward Compatible | 75% | $3.74 |
Posted in Xbox 360 to One BC
BC Deals with Gold for the Week of February 4th, 2020
Yep, still playing Monster Hunter World. I did make progress though. I’m up to HR 83, and I’m down to 4 monsters whose tracks need to be maxed out. Those four are (with probably little surprise) Great Girros, Kirin, Black Diablos, and Kushala Daora. To be fair, Girros, Black Diablos and Kushala are all on their last star of research. Kirin, nobody wants to fight (understandable) and will probably still be here next week. Kushala Daora was probably my biggest increase in the last week as I was barely at 1 star and I’m up to 3 1/4 stars at the moment. I still can’t stand to fight them, but at least I don’t feel like a complete inept piece of crappy hunter similar to when I first faced them.
On to the sales which we do have a fair amount. There is also some DLC here which is nice to see. A lot of Saints Row if you haven’t gotten your fill of that as of yet. Oddly enough, a lone piece of Saints Row DLC is on sale but the first game is not. But to be fair, I think everybody has the first game in some form or fashion at this point. Especially all the times it was $2. Anyway, have a great week and I should have at least one Anime Blu-Ray review before the end of the week. Enjoy.
Posted in Xbox 360 to One BC
Games with Gold for Month of February 2020
Looks like the new Games with Gold were announced this morning. I’m really excited for Call of Cthulu (it’s been on my Amazon wishlist for months) but the rest can go rot where Lovecraft’s creatures go to feed. Seriously, Fable Heroes and Star Wars: Battlefront for the 360 side? What is the obsession with all of the Star Wars Original Xbox games on Games with Gold? I’m not going to bash TT Isle of Man since that plays into Microsoft’s other obsession with racing games but I guess I will patiently be waiting for COC on the 16th. Enjoy.
Xbox One
- TT Isle of Man (February 1st – February 29th)
- Call of Cthulu (February 16th – March 15th)
Xbox 360
- Fable Heroes (February 1st – February 15th)
- Star Wars Battlefront (XBO) (February 16th-29th)
Posted in Film & Television Reviews
Big Little Lies: Season Two (DVD) Review
About a week ago, I posted a review for the HBO Series, Big Little Lies Season Two. Enjoy.
https://upcomingdiscs.com/2020/01/20/big-little-lies-season-two/
Posted in Xbox 360 to One BC
BC Deals with Gold for the Week of January 28th, 2020
This is the part where you get after me for not starting another game besides Monster Hunter World. Go ahead, let me have it. *waits for the beating* In my defense, I did finally achieve 50 Elder Dragons and 50 Tempered beasts. Actually one after the other. I was particularly happy with my 50 tempered beasts as I soloed a couple of monsters including an Azure Rathalos. I am currently working on getting all of my monster track levels up to max. I’m at HR 78, so I don’t think I will see HR 100 anytime. We’ll see what game I attempt next, but I think I need to stop promising a new game and let it come naturally.
We do have a few sales this week but not many of them are actually backwards compatible. But it does do the heart good to see a few Xbox Originals in the list. Darksiders and Red Faction as well which were always well done Action Adventure type games. Take a gander at the list and let me know if you like anything. In the mean time, I’ll try to kick this Monster Hunter World habit, one Nerigigante at a time. Enjoy.
Posted in Xbox 360 to One BC
BC Deals with Gold for the Week of January 21st, 2020
Yep, still playing Monster Hunter World and nothing else. A very blah week for me, I’m up to HR 72 now and still nothing else gained on the achievement end. Just progress. I’ll spare you anything further for this week but I’ll leave with this. I will play something else, I guarantee it because if I don’t I might just lose it. Cue the Eminem meme.
Anyway, on to sales. The Xbox One looks like it is getting plenty but the Xbox 360 side looks like the same recycled 10 to 15 we get at least once a month now. You would think they would at least discount 1 or 2 of those to bargain bin type prices ($3 or less). They surely can’t be making much off of them anymore. Maybe I’m wrong. Welp, enjoy your week and I’ll try to do the same. Take care.
| Game | Content Type | Discount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield 3 | Backward Compatible | 75% | $4.99 |
| Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | Backward Compatible | 75% | $4.99 |
| Dead Space | Backward Compatible | 75% | $3.74 |
| Dead Space 2 | Backward Compatible | 75% | $4.99 |
| Dead Space 3 | Backward Compatible | 75% | $4.99 |
| Dragon Age 2 | Backward Compatible | 75% | $4.99 |
| Dragon Age: Origins | Backward Compatible | 75% | $3.74 |
| Mafia II* | Games On Demand | 75% | $7.49 |
| Mass Effect 2 | Backward Compatible | 70% | $5.99 |
| Mass Effect 3 | Backward Compatible | 70% | $5.99 |
| Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution* | Backward Compatible | 75% | $7.49 |
| Skate 3 | Backward Compatible | 75% | $4.99 |
| The Darkness* | Games On Demand | 80% | $3.99 |
| XCOM: Enemy Within* | Backward Compatible | 80% | $7.99 |
Posted in Xbox 360 to One BC
BC Deals with Gold for the Week of January 14th, 2020
Well, I would like to say that I played something besides Monster Hunter World. That was not the case. However, I did eclipse 500 monsters and I am sitting at HR 70. Still trying to get 50 elders and 50 tempereds. I’m around 40 each I figure on both. I have also started trying to get all of the monster tracks up to their highest level as that’s an achievement as well. I do not look forward to getting those last few like the Kirin or Kushala Daora which are my two least favorite monsters by far. Yeah, I need to start something new (or go back to something old).
We do have some DLC sales this week. It is certainly not as much as I would like to see but it is something, at least for the Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry folks. The Worms games are decent fun but not backwards compatible (even though they should be). Have a good week, I might have a review towards the end of the week or early next. Just something to look forward to. Enjoy.
Posted in Film & Television Reviews
Millennium Actress (Blu-Ray) Review
After a little hiatus, I posted another anime review today. Enjoy!
https://upcomingdiscs.com/2020/01/07/millennium-actress-blu-ray/
Posted in Xbox 360 to One BC
BC Deals with Gold for the Week of January 7th, 2020
It is so weird to write that. 2020. Especially for someone who has watched the amount of sci-fi movies I have and lived long enough to see reality for as long as I have. Both Space Odysseys are in the past, both Escape from NY & LA are in the past, heck Akira & Rollerball are now in the past. In two years, Johnny Mnemonic will be in the past. Hard to believe.
I have been primarily playing Monster Hunter World, grinding up everything I can including elder dragons, tempered beasts, and if I’m so lucky, a crown or two. My diversion right now is not another game, but I’ve been trying to catch up on some movies and television that I have been neglecting. Actually, me and my wife are going to take on a HBO series (not Watchmen) in preparation for a review that I should have done closer to the end of the month. So this week (& next) probably will not see much game playing.
We have a very limited amount of sales this week with only a few titles for the Xbox 360 that are listed below. I already have all 3 Crysis games and never liked the idea of the Mirrors’ games. Though I am eyeing the Vanishing of Ethan Carter on the Xbox One side at a very nice 60% discount. Most people are under the impression with that game that it will be on GWG or Game Pass at some point and I can’t say I disagree with them. It’s hard to wait though. Take care and enjoy your week.
Posted in Xbox 360 to One BC
BC Deals with Gold for the Week of December 31st, 2019
First, I would like to apologize for missing last week’s BC Deals, there were a few but I will say they have all been on sale before and it’s not like I get any help or somebody who could do it for me or anything. Christmas week was mainly spent at the in-laws and their internet was down and even when it was up, I couldn’t exactly rush to the computer. Sorry about that, honestly and truthfully.
Anyway, I spent my week playing two games, Legend of the Skyfish and Monster Hunter World (of course). Legend of the Skyfish was played honestly for some easy gamerscore (though in reality if you don’t play platform games too much it can be difficult in spots) as I was able to wrap it in about 4 hours. Monster Hunter World, I’m now about 130 hours in and was able to get the 5 rare weapons achievement last night. At this point, I have 3-4 achievements left in the base game that I can reasonably grind for. This includes the 500 monsters, 50 elder dragons and 50 tempereds. After I get those, I should be close to HR 100 which is the 4th achievement. I really don’t feel like grinding for arena quests or the friggering crowns (I think I have a whole 3 of small and large crowns, it’s ridiculous). Then after those 3-4 achievements, I’ll put it down until I am able to get Iceborne for $20.
The sales are interesting this week. We have actually a few games that are not BC but might be worth a look like Binary Domain and Hell Yeah, Wrath of the Dead Rabbit. We also have a smattering of BC games that you might have missed the first time around. None of them are easy gamerscore though as all three are quite tasking. Still you might find them interesting. Have a great new year, and enjoy.
Posted in Xbox 360 to One BC
BC Countdown Sale Live until December 24th, 2019
Looks like we have a huge sale here too. Too much to really go over but lots to absorb. I’m still mulling over both set of sales to try and figure out if I want anything. While I do that, feel free to take a look and offer your suggestions below. Sale items after the Read More. Enjoy.
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