And no, an exterminator can't fix it. Author's Note: Video version can be found here. In case you missed it, Microsoft is buying ZeniMax Media (and all of its associated studios including the well-known Bethesda Game Studios) for $7.5 billion. This is just the latest in a long line of gaming acquisitions that began in … Continue reading Microsoft Has a Bug Problem
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Japanese Games on Xbox: Part 4
Yes, it’s that time again. Video version can be found here. The year is 2020 and it’s been nearly two years since my last post about Japanese games on Xbox so I figured it was high time to do another one of these. I know some of you are probably asking yourselves “Why is this … Continue reading Japanese Games on Xbox: Part 4
Is E3 Dying?
Video Version can be found here. The short answer is no. There, I saved you some time. Discussion about the Electronic Entertainment Expo’s, a.k.a. E3’s, inevitable demise is nothing new. People have been saying for years that the show is either not relevant or will die off any day now. The show has been around … Continue reading Is E3 Dying?
Microsoft’s E3 2018 Press Conference
And why it was important to me. The Xbox One has been a disappointment in my opinion. Now, I don’t mean that the system itself has been disappointing (the Xbox One X is a nice piece of hardware if I do say so myself) but the exclusive games have been lacking almost this entire generation. … Continue reading Microsoft’s E3 2018 Press Conference
E3 2019
It just kept getting better and better. E3 was a wild ride this year. From missing companies to celebrity appearances, I think E3 2019 ended up being better than expected. No one asked for it but here are my grades and opinions for each conference (at least for the ones I watched). Enjoy! Conference Grades: … Continue reading E3 2019
Xbox @ E3 2019
Demonstrating potential. It is only April but I wanted to get a jump on all the E3 speculation. In case you missed the news, Sony won’t be attending E3 this year (for the first time ever). Nintendo will be doing their usual E3 Direct but won’t have a traditional show so that leaves Microsoft as … Continue reading Xbox @ E3 2019
Inside Xbox Sucks
It really, truly does. In case you didn’t know (and God bless you if you don’t), Microsoft has a monthly show featuring news for its erstwhile console called Inside Xbox. At least it’s supposed to include news. It usually devolves into cringeworthy dialogue, mock interviews, and the hyping up of small and insignificant things. I’ve … Continue reading Inside Xbox Sucks
Microsoft’s First-Party Lineup
My concerns going forward. If you watched E3 this year (or have been reading my blog), then you know that Microsoft surprised everyone with a slate of studio acquisitions. Playground Games, Undead Labs, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games are all a part of Microsoft’s first-party studio lineup now. Additionally, Microsoft has founded a completely new … Continue reading Microsoft’s First-Party Lineup
Console Watch: 2018
Could we get a surprise in 2019? A year or two ago I joked to a friend that the PS5 would probably release in 2019. I was mostly joking since the PS4 was (and continues to be) on an amazing trajectory. I’m pretty sure the PS4 has soared past the 80 million mark and, although … Continue reading Console Watch: 2018
Sony and the Crossplay Conundrum
Why won’t Sony just play ball? Much has been said in recent months about Sony’s unwillingness to allow crossplay with Microsoft and Nintendo’s consoles. Indeed, the fervor over its stance reached a peak during E3 this year when Fortnite players discovered that their accounts made on their PS4’s couldn’t be used on the Switch. Although … Continue reading Sony and the Crossplay Conundrum
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