Why indies are going to matter now more than ever

6h ago ... As rumors swirl around and as we get more glimpses into the almost-always-online future of the Xbox One, people are a bit bothered by the possibility that this is simply the way future gaming is going to be. Unfortunately, that's what happens when Microsoft reveals a so-called "console" and almost completely ignores games. It doesn't inspire confidence that gaming is going to be the focus in...

An ideal scenario for Sony's E3 presser.

1d ago ... I'm sad to say that for E3 this year I will be on a remote Scottish isle called Isla. It has a population of about 3,500, several Whisky distilleries and not a whole lot else. I'm not sure if i'm going to be able to watch the E3 pressers this year as I have no idea if the internet there is servicable. This makes me quite sad as E3 is my (and many others on here) Christmas. What i'm going to...

Microsoft's used-game policy could be genius

1d 4h ago ... There seems to be a lot of confusion out there regarding what Microsoft's policy on used games really is. After months of seeing many rumors become true for the PS4 and Wii U as well as the X1, it was only natural for many of us to assume the worst when second-hand information from many gaming-media outlets seemed to confirm the rumor that the new Xbox console would not allow consumers to trade...

Xbox One clarification

1d 6h ago ... Used Games You will be able to play your game on any other Xbox One console as long as your profile is on that system. However, if you want to let a friend borrow it to get the 1000 achievement points in the game, then they have to pay a fee to unlock it. There’s no pricing details on this fee thus far, but rumors state it could be as much as buying the full game from the XBL store which...

The new Xbox, titled "Xbox One" has been revealed and I'm rather scared.

1d 9h ago ... The new "Xbox One" has been revealed. Microsoft has drawn back the curtain. What they seem to take so much pride in has the gaming community reeling back. It's not quite as promising as we'd hoped. At the release event, a whole array of major upcoming games were showcased and announced for Microsoft's new "Xbox One". Titles like "Call of Duty: Ghosts" for Xbox One can't help but provoke image...

PS4 vs. Xbox One: The Used Games Debate.

1d 10h ago ... Right, so just now an article was approved that tried to throw the PS4 under the bus in terms of the Used Games debate, claiming that their answer to it was just as vague as Microsoft's was with the Xbox One. Read the article here... http://n4g.com/news/1263068/ps4-s-answer-to-the-pre-owned-games-question-is-still-just-as-unclear-as-xbox-ones Now, I already wrote a blog about the PS4's st...

Will You Buy the Xbox One or PS4? Why I Believe Microsoft Will Have a Tough Time

1d 13h ago ... So from the last blog I did, I compared the PS4 to the Xbox about a month ago. Now that both consoles are officially revealed, I can tell you everything about the console and why Microsoft will find it very hard to keep up with Sony and their PS4. First I will talk about my review on the reveal and what was revealed, then I will talk about which one is better specs wise, and then features wise....

Thoughts on Xbox One

1d 14h ago ... Let me forgo rehashing everything we know and instead focus on my opinion on the decision being made with Xbox One. If you don't know about the items discussed herein, you only need to check the home page for about 15 minutes and you will be fully caught up. Before I go into each item one by one, let me get this out of the way: The Xbox Reveal Event, while advertised in part towards the ga...

Microsoft's E3 Predictions

1d 16h ago ... So it's pretty much accepted that the "Xbox One" (hate that name) reveal was one of the worst in console history. And while I'm sure there are at least a couple more days of gifs, blogs post, crying Microsoft fanboys, and proud Sony fanboys, let's bring it back to what matters the most. Games. Microsoft showed some games at the conference in the form of EA Sports franchises, Quantum Break,...

What will I be buying the Xbox one or PS4 and what I think of them

1d 19h ago ... In this article I will be talking about which console I will be getting, the short answer is both. But I just don't want to give short answers below I will also be explaining my thoughts and opinions, into what I think is both good and bad about both the Xbox One and the Play Station 4. First of all let’s talk about the appearance of both consoles. Now this shouldn't matter, (even though...

All-in-one recap of the Xbox One "console" reveal

1d 20h ago ... May 21st will be a landmark day in videoga...er, all-in-one multimedia history. If you missed the Xbox One conference, or if there are a few details you're still unsure of, here's the straight skinny. Please add any questions or clarifications in the comment section and I will edit them into the main post (thanks!). Q: What happened? Why did the internet blow up? A: Xbox One was announced t...

EA & Microsoft's attack on the second hand games market

1d 23h ago ... So, MS's depressingly underwhelming new console reveal has come and gone and we have now been introduced to their next gen console known as the "Xbox One" (I assume in an attempt to mess with numerical categorisation) anyway, there's really nothing more about the reveal I can say that hasn't already been said, so I'll get straight to the point. Recently it has been rumoured or announced depe...

EA's 180 Maneuver is a Laughable Mess

2d ago ... . . . EA may have been at Microsoft's "XBOX ONE Reveal"; but it seems like the game publishing giant is still stuck on 360. How so? Because they keep spinning in circles... but not with Microsoft - Nintendo. This has been an interesting two years - watching EA interact with Nintendo. At Nintendo's E3 2011 Press Conference - Iwata invited the now former-CEO of EA up on stage and he rambled...

Used Game Fees For All?

2d ago ... One of the major points taken from the Xbox One reveal is how the console will handle used games. Although conflicting stories have surfaced, the most prominent rumor is that a user who attempts to play a used disc will have to pay a "fee". This "fee" may or may not be equal to the retail price of the game. If this is true, it will likely be the same on the PS4 as well. Here's why I believe...

MetroidVania: What is It and Why is It Important?

2d ago ... What is Metroidvania and why is it so important? Well, let me tell you a story; a story of two of gaming’s most beloved franchises: one called Castlevania, the other called Metroid. Their titles were combine to give a voice to the way the Castlevania franchise adopted Metroid’s characteristics. And, for a time, that’s all the term Metroidvania was – a way to describe the fusion of these two...

Why Xbox One is in the Best position heading into E3

2d ago ... Contrary to what a few people on this website believe. I actually like the Xbox one. I have had each system this generation so showing favortism is not what I am doing here. I also liked the PS4 reveal as well. The one thing that I have notice is that hardcore gamers always go on these websites to bash or just plain out ridicule consoles. For example Wii U has been getting bashed for not having...

PS4 vs Xbox One: Why Microsoft, Why?!

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Xbox One.... 359 Steps Back?

2d ago ... So today we experienced the very hyped up announcement of the Next-Gen console (is it even fair to call it that) from Microsoft, showing off their next foray into the games industry. Except it really wasn't all that much about what really mattered to their current consumer base. The presentation iself was somewhat lacklustre, the focus seemed off, third parties were pretty much advertising t...

The XBOX ONE, no thank you!

2d ago ... I've owned two 360's. I've fought the Covenant, I've bleed with my brothers on Sera, and visited Albion. I gave up the last X machine a little after the release of the Kinect. Why? It's not because I didn't want it anymore, IT no longer wanted me. That was the rebirth of the Xbox, a new beginning a time when Nintendo was king of sales, and both Microsoft and Sony wanted in on the action. Th...

Microsoft should have went first

2d ago ... Highlights and reactions MS new console will be officially known as “Xbox One” Multi-Media: Great multi-media services, and nice Kinect controls (I called the gestures and voice control last year), but I could care less. Guess the former MS rep who quit wasn’t lying. Xbox One specs: 8-Core CPU, 8GB of RAM (no confirmation of DD3 / DDR5), 500GB HDD, Blu Ray, HDMI, USB 3.0. Xbox One...