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Backward Compatibility Could Allow Sony To Retain Their Dominance With PS5

Backward Compatibility Could Allow Sony To Retain Their Dominance With PS5

Backward compatibility could be a boon or a curse for Sony—depending on what they choose to do with it.

NPD 2018 Marks The Beginning Of The Switch’s Reign As The Top Selling Console

NPD 2018 Marks The Beginning Of The Switch’s Reign As The Top Selling Console

For the next couple of years, you should expect the Nintendo Switch to be the bestselling console.

How Much Do Review Scores Matter For A Game Like Kingdom Hearts 3?

How Much Do Review Scores Matter For A Game Like Kingdom Hearts 3?

As one of the most highly anticipated releases of the last decade, can review scores influence the hype surrounding Kingdom Hearts 3 in any way?

Overwatch: Will It Go Free to Play in 2019?

Overwatch: Will It Go Free to Play in 2019?

Given its content delivery and current monetization methods, is going free to play necessary for Overwatch to grow?

Should Bungie Self Publish Their Next Game or Should They Partner With One of the Big Three?

Should Bungie Self Publish Their Next Game or Should They Partner With One of the Big Three?

What is the best possible move for Bungie from here on out?

Does Bungie Being “Free” of Activision Mean A Better Future for Destiny?

Does Bungie Being “Free” of Activision Mean A Better Future for Destiny?

Given the developer's track record, we're cautiously optimistic about the franchise's future.

The Latest NPD Result Shows Xbox Brand Still Has Value And Lingering Loyalty

The Latest NPD Result Shows Xbox Brand Still Has Value And Lingering Loyalty

The Xbox brand still has life in it yet—at least in the US.

In a Sony and Nintendo Dominated Year, Spencer Stands Out As One Of The Most Important Personalities

In a Sony and Nintendo Dominated Year, Spencer Stands Out As One Of The Most Important Personalities

While Sony and Nintendo undoubtedly had better years than Xbox, led by Phil Spencer, put in some work that will pay off in the long term.

PS4 vs Xbox One vs Switch: Who Won 2018?

PS4 vs Xbox One vs Switch: Who Won 2018?

All three companies ended up having a good year in 2018, but one reigned supreme.

Which Console Has The Best Exclusives Lined Up For 2019?

Which Console Has The Best Exclusives Lined Up For 2019?

Sony definitively won the exclusives war in 2018, but who might come out on top in 2019?

Finding Fallout 76’s Core Audience

Finding Fallout 76’s Core Audience

Fallout 76 may have a future but will it find success with its current focus, especially in such a crowded market?

Tetris Effect, The Complexities of Purify and Life Itself

Tetris Effect, The Complexities of Purify and Life Itself

Part of the Effects Modes, Purify represents a deep level of strategy while illustrating relationships.

Battle Royale Games and Rogue-Likes – Separated at Birth

Battle Royale Games and Rogue-Likes – Separated at Birth

These two vastly different genres with all their quirks may have more in common than we think.

Sony’s E3 2019 Problem Is Ultimately Their Own Fault

Sony’s E3 2019 Problem Is Ultimately Their Own Fault

With E3 2019, Sony is caught between a rock and a hard place, and that’s its own fault.

Red Dead Redemption 2, Spider-Man and The Limitations of Open World Stories

Red Dead Redemption 2, Spider-Man and The Limitations of Open World Stories

How much can - and should - a massive open world immerse the player?

Mismanaged Expectations Took Away Its Luster, But X018 Was A Solid Show With a Short Term Outlook

Mismanaged Expectations Took Away Its Luster, But X018 Was A Solid Show With a Short Term Outlook

X018 was fine, but after all that hype, you can’t help but feel a bit disappointed.

X018 Could Be An Inflection Point For The Long Term Fortunes of the Xbox Brand

X018 Could Be An Inflection Point For The Long Term Fortunes of the Xbox Brand

Microsoft can use X018 to set Xbox up for success in the future.

No, Nintendo Will Not Sell 20 Million Units of Nintendo Switch This Financial Year

No, Nintendo Will Not Sell 20 Million Units of Nintendo Switch This Financial Year

Nintendo has set an ambitious target for itself, one that I am not sure they can actually meet.

Red Dead Redemption 2’s Release Stands To Benefit Xbox One Almost As Much As PS4

Red Dead Redemption 2’s Release Stands To Benefit Xbox One Almost As Much As PS4

Despite having a lower install base, Microsoft has a lot to gain with the release of Red Dead Redemption 2.

The Good Will Train – Free Content and Microtransactions in Games

The Good Will Train – Free Content and Microtransactions in Games

Not every game, even those with microtransactions, wants your cash. Some want to get on your good side first.