They've nerfed the point totals for Game Pass Quests. Quick math has it down to around 865 points a month for completing quests. Bit of a bummer but points is points.

I have been a member of Game Pass since it started and soon thereafter I discovered the Microsoft Reward Points. Ever since I have used reward points to pay for Game Pass pretty reliably. When Game Pass Ultimate came out I took advantage of the Xbox Live Gold and regular Game Pass and got a little over 2 years of Game Pass Ultimate of converted time. So now I mostly spend my points on gift cards.

But with the new Game Pass Quests (and after it was brought up on the EZA Podcast) I was curious to see how much they added to my monthly point gains. This is a quick break down and may contain errors. But really I just did it for fun. Also this list is for February so it accounts for 29 days. The typical 30 day month numbers are in the parenthesis ().

Game pass quests

30 points a day for daily game pass quests = 870 (900)
15 points - Log in to the rewards app.
15 points - Play a game pass game.

275 points for weekly game pass quests. = 1,100
75 points - Game based challenge
75 points - Game based challenge
50 points - Earn any achievement challenge
50 points - Unlock 4 achievements or play 5 game pass games.
25 points - Complete 4 daily quests in a week challenge

1,775 points for Monthly quests. Breaks down into:
1000 points - Complete 45 daily and 15 weekly quests
100 points - Complete 12 daily and weekly quests.
100 points - Game based challenge
100 points - Game based challenge.
100 points - Game based challenge.
100 points - Game based challenge.
75 points - Game based challenge.
50 points - Play 10 different Game Pass games.
50 points - Complete 8 weekly quests.
50 points - Install 5 Game Pass games from your phone.
25 points - Play 4 different Game pass games.
25 points - Complete 4 weekly quests this month.

Total for Game Pass Quests = 3,745 points (3,775)

Xbox One Rewards App points.

50 points a day for getting an achievement in a Game Pass Game = 1450 (1500)
100 points a week for weekly Rewards= 400*
*= This comes with a 2500 bonus for keeping a streak going for every 10 weeks.
5 to 20 point variable for random offers at the bottom of the page - Range from checking out a Mixer channel to clicking a link to a game or movie page in the Microsoft store.

Total = Minimum of 1,995 (2,050) to a Maximum of 5,000 (That's if you have a streak and 20 points a day with random offers, which is unlikely )

Reward Page through the Bing app.

270 points - For daily searches with the Bing app.*
150 points - Search with Bing on a PC.
100 points - Search with Bing on a mobile device.
20 points - When you search with Microsoft Edge.

*=I also feel I should mention, I'm a Level 2 w/ Gold. I think Level 1's make less points a day. But, I am not sure.

Total = 7,830 (8,100)

Daily sets on the Bing app.

30 to 60 points a day for fulfilling Daily Sets in the Bing rewards app.*
10 points - Click on a link
10 to 40 points - Fill out a short 5 to 10 question quiz.
10 points - Pick a choice in a daily poll

*=Daily's also have a streak counter ranging from 45 points for a 7 day streak to 150 points for a 100 day streak. I have not accounted for this cause the numbers are starting to talk to me. (Don't know if the streak bonus goes higher as I am currently sitting at 101 days)

Total = Min. 870 (900) to a Max. 1,740 (1800)*
*= Streak bonus not added.

Grand Total for February = Min. 14,440 to Max. 18,315
30 day month Total = Min. 14, 825 to Max. 18,675
Without Variables Total =13,775

My points earned this month = 16,755 (Still haven't done the 75 point Monthly Halo Mp Quests. Not really a fan of Mp. )

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate coupon
1 Month = 12,000 points
3 Months = 35,000 points

Xbox One store Gift Cards
$1.25 = 1600 points
$3 = 2,900 points
$25 = 23,000 points
$50 = 36,000 points
$100 = 91,000 points

So according to this the Game Pass Quests add an extra 3,700 points, but we also don't know if this will change in the future. I should also say this is all WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY. If you do spend money there is the occasional offer of 6,00 points to by game X or spend X amount on movies and receive a few thousand points. Also it looks like we can still keep paying for Game Pass Ultimate with points going forward.

Of course none of this should sway anybody on whether Game Pass is right for you. But for me, I love it. The Game Pass games give me a nice library of games to choose from and the point system has lead me to various games that I might not have played before. Also since I've had the service I have bought at least three $50 gift cards (that I can remember) and a myriad of smaller coupons with points alone which I figure more than pays me back for what I've spent.

However I should also mention that the whole process of gaining points can get a bit tedious and boring. Not to mention losing a streak can be a pain. The whole thing is geared toward making you use Microsoft's services and search engine, which can feel a bit slimy. But really I use them once a day and then go back to my regular browser. The new Game Pass Quests feel a bit better because they are mostly game oriented and feel passive over all.

Well this was overall a fun waste of time but after spending time talking up Microsoft, I feel the need to go play my Switch or something. Let me know if I got some numbers wrong or about your own love/ hate with Game Pass and the point system.

Love and Respect everybody.

As Someone who has played and enjoyed the entire Yakuza series (Including the Kiwami versions), I have to say I am really enjoying my time with Judgement. Combat felt a little off at first, but I think that had to do more with my familiarity with Kazuma and how he fights. There were different rhythms to sort of pin down. But overall I am still having fun with it.

There was a sort of initial scare when the game introduced the investigation mechanics, sort of a "Oh great, how long till this gets boring" feeling. But around 13 hours in and it hasn't become bothersome. At least for me. I can see them getting tiresome, but the game seems good on spacing them out so far. Time will tell.

Is it better than Yakuza? It's different. I know that seems like a cop-out answer but really that's the best way I can describe it. Kamurocho still feels like Kamurocho, if that makes sense. It's another point of view and story in a setting that I have loved since 2006(?) The tone and setting are just so familiar that I was immediately comfortable with the game, even with the changes. I like the characters and, so far, the story has me hooked.

Of course I may be a bit biased toward these games. I've enjoyed every single one and can sometimes forgive their more dodgy gameplay mechanics. So, grain of salt and all that. Overall, I think, as its already been stated If you like Yakuza, you will like Judgement.

@dmcmaster According to Ign it's per fight.

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Last DLC is out on the 21st for those who missed it.

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Great, now i gotta jump back in and see how it works now.

https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/6/18129133/red-dead-online-economy-update-free-gold-bars-money-rdr2

@bard91 Got Mutant year zero on Game pass. It's real fun, but not to complex. I do like how it does stealth in a tactics game. It's how i wanted Xcom 2 to work. That being said I've died like 4 times in the first 2 hours, the game is punishing.

@alex840 There are 2 crews on Rockstar Social Club. But I'm not sure about in-game. I think Jones said he was going to create a crew too but i don't know if he ever did.

@bard91
I love this series. I have played them all, bearing the stares of ever game store clerk looking at me like I'm a creep. But, i feel i should warn you, they are timed. You are giving an over arcing goal to accomplish then you have in-game years to get it done. There is normally enough time to complete all your goals and have time to mess around but i know some people hate being timed while playing a game. Honestly I hate being timed, But I have always loved the Atelier series and the Mana Khemia series. They are fun games, though.

I have to ask: isn't this just Wonder Boy. Maybe a remake or sequel? if so why is Monster Boy $20 more.

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap-switch