Really good post! I've heard about the same as to your complaints about the Xbox pass, but I could see the membership being viable for mac players that just like solo games, online might be a little unwieldy but I'm sure to hear about that soon from you.

I love your Gamertag, you have to keep it for all of the nostalgia. I got my first Xbox and Microsoft gave me "MagmaticUncle13" and that is why my favorite number is 13, as well as my regret of changing my name after 4-7 years (I don't remember too precisely0