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Microsoft’s Stellar Show At X019 Paints A Rosy Picture For Xbox’s Future

Microsoft’s Stellar Show At X019 Paints A Rosy Picture For Xbox’s Future

Phil Spencer walked the talk.

What Happened to Red Dead Redemption 2’s PC Port?

What Happened to Red Dead Redemption 2’s PC Port?

A lot of people still can’t root, toot, or cowboy shoot.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Why It’s So Awesome

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Why It’s So Awesome

Link's first open world venture is still a masterpiece - here's why.

Don’t Panic – The Recent Corporate Shuffling At Sony Is A Cause For Optimism

Don’t Panic – The Recent Corporate Shuffling At Sony Is A Cause For Optimism

Sony seems to be banking on its top men to lead the charge in to the next generation.

Why The PS4 Is A Massive Success For Sony

Why The PS4 Is A Massive Success For Sony

Sony's current-gen console has been a gargantuan success.

Nintendo’s Latest Financial Results Solidify The Switch Being On The Road To 100 Million Units Sold

Nintendo’s Latest Financial Results Solidify The Switch Being On The Road To 100 Million Units Sold

Nintendo has a long term hit on its hands here.

What November Game Do We Expect To Do Best?

What November Game Do We Expect To Do Best?

Four games enter, how many leave?

How Will Nintendo Keep The Switch Competitive Once The PS5 and Xbox Scarlett Are Out?

How Will Nintendo Keep The Switch Competitive Once The PS5 and Xbox Scarlett Are Out?

What happens to the Switch once it’s no longer the newest kid on the block?

Should the PS5 and Xbox Scarlett Be Priced Over $399?

Should the PS5 and Xbox Scarlett Be Priced Over $399?

Should the next-gen consoles aim for mass market pricing?

What Does Haptic Feedback Mean For PS5 And Video Games?

What Does Haptic Feedback Mean For PS5 And Video Games?

Next-gen comes with new tech but what benefits does it bring to video games?

PS Now Still Isn’t A Game Pass Competitor—But It Doesn’t Need To Be One

PS Now Still Isn’t A Game Pass Competitor—But It Doesn’t Need To Be One

Sony and Microsoft have very different priorities.

Assassin’s Creed 2020 – Returning To Focused, Meaningful Stories

Assassin’s Creed 2020 – Returning To Focused, Meaningful Stories

Ubisoft may be committed to large expansive worlds but what about a more meaningful, focused story?

Live Service is Out, Replay Value is In

Live Service is Out, Replay Value is In

Upcoming games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Outer Worlds prove there's still a market for self-contained experiences.

It’s Okay For The Last of Us Part 2 To Not Have A Multiplayer Mode

It’s Okay For The Last of Us Part 2 To Not Have A Multiplayer Mode

Sometimes, it’s better to be a master of one trade, than to be a jack of all.

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, New Light, and the New Player Paradox

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, New Light, and the New Player Paradox

The Destiny franchise looks reward "being there" at the start but where do new players fit in?

What Console Is Best Positioned For The Holiday Season This Year?

What Console Is Best Positioned For The Holiday Season This Year?

PS4, Xbox One, and Switch prepare to battle for our Holiday season wallets one final time.

Graphics Are No Longer The Sole Selling Point For A New Console

Graphics Are No Longer The Sole Selling Point For A New Console

The next generation of consoles will not be sold solely on the basis of how much better the games look.

What Made Mass Effect 2 An Amazing Game?

What Made Mass Effect 2 An Amazing Game?

Deconstructing the genius of BioWare's best game ever.

What Made Gears of War An Amazing Game?

What Made Gears of War An Amazing Game?

Examining the key ingredients of Gears of War's recipe for success.

Gears 5’s Microtransactions Feel Egregious, But Are They Part of a Bigger Plan?

Gears 5’s Microtransactions Feel Egregious, But Are They Part of a Bigger Plan?

The curious case of monetization and live service ambition in The Coalition's latest.