Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

26

Jan

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles, Latest News

Forza Motorsport : Turn 10 Aims to Revolutionize the Racing Genre

I've been paying close attention to the new Forza Motorsport for years now. As someone who grew up around racing and car tuning, I've been a massive fan of Forza Motorsport (and Gran Turismo) over the years. With the new Forza Motorsport, the team at Turn 10 have spent a…

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20

Jan

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles, Latest News

What’s Next for Halo Infinite and 343 Industries?

Well, as a Halo fan, it's been a week. And to some degree, it's been a long couple of years. I don't think I need to ramble off my resume as a long-term Halo fan, as anyone who follows me or enjoys our content here at Seasoned Gaming has a…

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13

Jan

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Halo Pro-Play Returns with the Spacestation Gaming Spartan Snowdown Event

While Year One of the Halo Championship Series wrapped up in October in Seattle, those interested in competitive Halo play have an event to keep their eyes peeled to this weekend. Spacestation Gaming is hosting the Spartan Snowdown event today and tomorrow with several HCS pro-teams and open qualifiers competing…

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09

Jan

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Report : Xbox Planning Developer Showcase with Bethesda for Late January

In a new report from our friends over at Windows Central, Xbox is planning a developer focused showcase with Bethesda for the week of January 23rd. https://youtu.be/bRztINktcy4 According to the report from Jez Corden, the show will be officially named "Xbox Developer Direct" and will focus on titles from both…

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04

Jan

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles

Dead Island 2 Aims to Bring the Fun Back to Zombie Slaying

It feels like a lifetime ago that the original Dead Island was released. It launched in 2011, and thanks to an effective formula of exploration, RPG elements, and brutal combat, it sold well and was generally well regarded by fans. Developed by Techland, the sequel was announced at 2014's E3…

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07

Dec

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News, Videos

Unboxing : Dark Souls 3 Pontiff Sulyvahn Deluxe Edition Statue from PureArts

In this statue unboxing, Ains gives you a detailed look at the Dark Souls 3 Pontiff Sulyvahn statue (Deluxe Edition) from PureArts. While it makes for a staggering display, Ains found some serious quality concerns which he addresses. https://youtu.be/WW_uiX96onY

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06

Dec

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

343 Industries Adds Custom Game Browser Early in Substantial Halo Infinite Update

Halo Infinite received another major update today and it contains a number of fixes and fan-requested additions. Titled "the year-end update", 343 Industries detailed the full patch notes via a Halo Waypoint post. We've also summarized them for you below! https://youtu.be/bTjL_AMaWns Custom Games Browser Previously scheduled to release in Season…

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06

Dec

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : The Callisto Protocol : Existential Dread

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here Just about two years ago, fans got their first look at a new sci-fi, horror game titled The Callisto Protocol. The announcement trailer premiered at The Game Awards in 2020, and since then expectations for the title have grown exponentially as fans…

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05

Dec

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Report : Xbox Increasing First-Party Game Prices to $70

In a report from IGN, Xbox will be increasing its first-party title price to $70 beginning in 2023. The change will take affect with new releases such as Starfield, Forza Motorsport, and Redfall. https://youtu.be/bRztINktcy4 The move aligns Xbox with many other major players in the industry who have already adjusted…

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03

Dec

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Podcasts

Bitcast 229 : Callisto Protocol and Midnight Suns Cap Off 2022

In episode 229 the guys are back to talk two weeks of news including the release of Callisto Protocol and Midnight Suns, their final thoughts on God of War Ragnarok and Pokemon Violet/Scarlet, some early GOTY points, and more! Amazon Apple Google SoundCloud Spotify https://youtu.be/WfSG1OwwnOg

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01

Dec

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Lego Star Wars : The Skywalker Saga Lands on Xbox Game Pass Next Week

The ultimate saga of Star Wars in Lego form is coming to Xbox Game Pass on December 6th. The title released earlier this year to very positive reviews and is a love letter to all things Star Wars. The Skywalker Saga will join a number of new releases in December…

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30

Nov

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Bandai-Namco Presents an Elden Ring Livestream Concert

This Saturday evening, December 3rd at 6:00 and 10:00pm PST, Bandai-Namco is hosting a special, one-night event featuring Elden Ring's music. The featured artists are Grammy award-winning Jazz artist Kenny Garrett and legendary trumpeter Takuya Kuroda. https://youtu.be/2vS_6MrfRPY The show is available in-person and will be hosted at The Bourbon Room…

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29

Nov

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

The Super Mario Bros. Movie : Official Trailer

The official trailer for The Super Mario Brothers movie from Illumination is here and it has everything you would expect from a Mario movie. Get excited for the April release below! https://youtu.be/TnGl01FkMMo

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29

Nov

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News, Videos

Mayflash Magic NS Adapters : Connect PlayStation and Xbox Controllers to Your Switch

In this follow-up to our previous Mayflash product review, Ains gives you a quick look at the Mayflash Magic-NS 2 and Magic-S Pro which allow you to connect Xbox and PlayStation controllers and headsets to your PC, Nintendo Switch, and more! https://youtu.be/_kUnnV28D60

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14

Nov

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Pentiment : Rewriting History

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here “History gives answers only to those who know how to ask questions.” Upon first reading the synopsis for Pentiment, I was intrigued. However, I didn't exactly know what the game was going for. Was it a commentary on history and religion? Was…

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