Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

10

May

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles, Latest News

Opinion : Halo Infinite Season 2 is Two Steps Forward One Step Back

The second season of Halo Infinite, titled Lone Wolves, launched last week, and since then the Halo community has been rife with commentary and criticisms. As with all things Halo, this is to be expected, as if there's one thing all of us agree on, it's that we can't all…

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28

Apr

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Rogue Legacy 2 : A Breath of Fresh Heir

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here In 2013, a small, independent studio named Cellar Door Games released a game titled Rogue Legacy. It was their first commercial game and their take on a 2D Roguelite. And it was brilliant. The sequel has been a long-time coming. Originally released in…

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02

Apr

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Weird West : A Strange, Fascinating Trip

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here In the modern gaming industry, we are seeing a breadth of development talent unlike ever before. It's becoming common place for developers to earn their pedigree at major studios and then setup their own shop to focus on game development that better aligns…

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26

Feb

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles

The Beginner’s Guide to Elden Ring

Elden Ring is finally here and has taken the gaming community by storm. After receiving one of the highest review scores of all-time (my spoiler-free review here), players around the world have been enamored with it and we're here to help with our guide! However, there are seemingly millions of…

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23

Feb

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Elden Ring : Taking the Throne

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here From Software's reputation in the gaming industry is well-established. While founded in 1986 and having released games since 1994, it was the Souls series that brought them mainstream recognition. Over the past decade-plus, their games, while considered niche for a time, were cherished…

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06

Feb

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Essential Tips and Guide for your Kung-Fu Journey in SIFU

Yes, SIFU is challenging game. As I wrote in my review, the game demands a lot of the player. But persist, and you will find a fantastic game that's well worth your time. For new players, SIFU can be a little cryptic. But don't worry, I'm here to help! Below…

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06

Feb

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : SIFU : Beautiful Vengeance

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here Revenge. It's a tale as old as time, and one that's been told in countless ways. SIFU, the latest title from developer Sloclap (Absolver), is another such journey. In fact, it's been one of the most trying, yet rewarding, journeys I've taken through…

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01

Feb

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

EA and DICE Provide an Update on Battlefield 2042 Development

To say Battlefield 2042 had a rocky launch would be an understatement. And like seemingly many outlets, it ranked as one of the biggest disappointments of the year for us. With player counts down, and fans frustrated (to put it nicely), EA and DICE have provided an update. The below…

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06

Dec

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Halo Infinite : Coming Full Circle

Halo is one of the largest franchises in gaming. Led by the iconic Master Chief, Halo has spanned 20 years of content including games, books, movies, and comics. It revolutionized FPS titles on console, led the early MLG and competitive gaming days, and broke entertainment revenue records. It has sold…

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10

Nov

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Forza Horizon 5 Surpasses Five Million Players at Launch

Forza Horizon 5 has been a resounding success for Xbox Game Studios. With over one million players enjoying early access on Friday, the game has now officially passed five million players since officially launching yesterday (5.12 million as of this writing). After being named the highest rated game of the…

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04

Nov

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Forza Horizon 5 : Racing Utopia

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here Racing games hold a unique position in gaming. They are often held up as technical showcases, allowing developers to flex the respective muscle of a platform to highlight every curve of dream machines we covet. Yet many racing games have also had…

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28

Oct

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Riders Republic : Adrenaline Rush

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here In December of 2016, Ubisoft released Steep. It was a new sports IP that focused on snowboarding but contained several extreme sports competitions located in the French Alps. While not a large commercial success, it fared well critically but faded away rather…

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06

Oct

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Far Cry 6 : Viva La Revolution

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here Far Cry is a franchise synonymous with two things primarily: chaos and villains. Without a doubt, the announcement of veteran-star Giancarlo Esposito as the primary antagonist in Far Cry 6 was cause for excitement. As Anton Castillo, the ruthless dictator of a…

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29

Sep

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Tails of Iron : Rat Redemption

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here It's been an incredible year for indie games, and thankfully for all of us who enjoy the experiences they can offer, it doesn't look to be slowing down any time soon. So let me add another to the list: Tails of Iron.…

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13

Sep

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Deathloop : Style and Substance

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here Arkane Studios has a rather unique history. Founded in France in 1999, the studio only developed a handful of games through the early 2000s. It wasn't until they were approached (and then acquired) by Bethesda Softworks to work on the original Dishonored…

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