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Overwatch Retribution: The Challenges of Ongoing Lore

Overwatch Retribution: The Challenges of Ongoing Lore

Why do some developers seemingly have so much trouble with lore in ongoing games?

PS4 vs Xbox One vs Switch E3 2018 Analysis: Who Will Have The Upper Hand?

PS4 vs Xbox One vs Switch E3 2018 Analysis: Who Will Have The Upper Hand?

This promises to be a big E3 for all three.

Successful Consoles Require Japanese Games And Xbox Needs To Realize That Fact Quickly

Successful Consoles Require Japanese Games And Xbox Needs To Realize That Fact Quickly

Thankfully, it sounds like they have...

The Golden Era of Gaming- PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox Are All Doing Great, and Gamers Benefit as a Whole

The Golden Era of Gaming- PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox Are All Doing Great, and Gamers Benefit as a Whole

Let's collectively celebrate our love for the medium.

Call of Duty Black Ops 4: Is Battle Royale The Best Substitute For A Campaign?

Call of Duty Black Ops 4: Is Battle Royale The Best Substitute For A Campaign?

Is Battle Royale really a good substitute for a campaign? What are we really missing?

The Next Gears of War Needs A Change In Direction Like God of War

The Next Gears of War Needs A Change In Direction Like God of War

Gears of War 5 or whatever the next game is going to be called, needs a refreshing change.

Monster Hunter World, Bungie’s Hubris and Meaningful Updates

Monster Hunter World, Bungie’s Hubris and Meaningful Updates

What do Monster Hunter World updates do right that Destiny 2's don't?

God of War’s Release Marks a Seminal Coming of Age Moment for Sony as a First Party Publisher

God of War’s Release Marks a Seminal Coming of Age Moment for Sony as a First Party Publisher

God of War represents the beginning of a new era for Sony as a first party publisher.

Looters and Skinner Boxes: Combating Stagnant End-Game Progression

Looters and Skinner Boxes: Combating Stagnant End-Game Progression

Could there be different solutions to the repetitive end-games in looters?

Can Konami Redeem Themselves By Releasing Metal Gear And Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake Remakes?

Can Konami Redeem Themselves By Releasing Metal Gear And Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake Remakes?

This seems to be the best path going forward for Konami.

With God of War’s Critical Success The Onus Is On Microsoft To Deliver With Crackdown 3

With God of War’s Critical Success The Onus Is On Microsoft To Deliver With Crackdown 3

Crackdown 3 will be the next test.

No, PS5 Is Not Launching in 2018–But There’s Precedent for Something Like This Happening

No, PS5 Is Not Launching in 2018–But There’s Precedent for Something Like This Happening

What history can tell us about when PS5 might launch.

What Happened to Xbox This Generation?

What Happened to Xbox This Generation?

To better understand what the hell is wrong with Xbox in this generation, it really helps to learn what the hell was wrong with Playstation during the last one.

Could Sony and Nintendo’s Success With the PS4 and Switch be Derailed by Anything?

Could Sony and Nintendo’s Success With the PS4 and Switch be Derailed by Anything?

Sony and Nintendo are on top right now—could anything bring them down?

Can Fortnite’s Success Compel Sony to Allow Cross Platform Play in the Long Run?

Can Fortnite’s Success Compel Sony to Allow Cross Platform Play in the Long Run?

Cross platform play happening is only a matter of time—is Fortnite the game that will lead us there?

A Franchise’s Soul: How Do Sequels Channel It (And Still Innovate)?

A Franchise’s Soul: How Do Sequels Channel It (And Still Innovate)?

How do you cater to franchise's veterans while welcoming newcomers? The answer lies within the soul.

Sony and Nintendo Have Proven They Can Keep Their Franchises Relevant- Why Can’t Microsoft?

Sony and Nintendo Have Proven They Can Keep Their Franchises Relevant- Why Can’t Microsoft?

Where does Microsoft go wrong compared to other companies?

Do Strong Gameplay Loops Help Justify Loot Boxes?

Do Strong Gameplay Loops Help Justify Loot Boxes?

Why do certain games with RNG loot boxes thrive over others? Is core gameplay the answer?

Xbox Is Pushing For Gaming Without Boundaries- But How Exactly Will It Get There?

Xbox Is Pushing For Gaming Without Boundaries- But How Exactly Will It Get There?

A future beyond consoles: what is in store for Xbox?

Why Are Some Games Graphically Downgraded?

Why Are Some Games Graphically Downgraded?

"Vertical slices."