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.

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.