Ains

Founder and Editor-In-Chief: Seasoned Gaming. Avid gamer and collector. Usually stanning FromSoft, Halo, and competitive games. Find me on Bluesky: ains@seasonedgaming.com
245 Posts
Project xCloud is Coming, and it’s the Real Deal
11
Jun
By Ains
Articles, E3

Project xCloud is Coming, and it’s the Real Deal

Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure to finally get some hands-on time with Project xCloud. As we know, xCloud is a significant focus for the Xbox team and a pillar of their future strategy. But while we've seen it on-screen, and heard good things from the development teams, many Xbox…
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Review : Rage 2
03
Jun
By Ains
Reviews

Review : Rage 2

One of the most memorable leaks from all of last year, was Walmart Canada’s listing leak prior to E3. While many games were outed, likely the most notable was Rage 2. Given that Rage was a near decade old game that nearly everyone had forgotten about, it seemed very odd…
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Article : The State of Xbox
24
May
By Ains
Articles, Latest News

Article : The State of Xbox

The State of Xbox Gaming consoles have been around for decades and in that time we have seen a wealth of changes in how they are designed, marketed, and adopted. Yet, I can say with confidence we have never seen a console evolve over the course of a generation as…
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Review : Mortal Kombat 11
19
May
By Ains
Reviews

Review : Mortal Kombat 11

You can find our review policy here Mortal Kombat is one of the most storied franchises in gaming. From its gory introduction in 1992, its depiction as the heart of the battles surrounding violence in video games, and the 27 years since, it has become a staple in the industry.…
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Review : Sekiro Shadows Die Twice
21
Apr
By Ains
Reviews

Review : Sekiro Shadows Die Twice

Our Review Policy From Software and players have a unique relationship within the industry. Over the past decade, From has developed many titles, but it was the Dark Souls series that brought them into the spotlight. With the release Demon Souls, the Dark Souls Trilogy, and Bloodborne, they cemented themselves…
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Review : The Division 2
03
Apr
By Ains
Reviews

Review : The Division 2

Historic. When we developed the new review policy for Seasoned Gaming, we were very deliberate in the wording for our scores. Historic, our top score, was only to be used for generational games that had a historic impact on the industry. As you can already see, I’ve scored The Division…
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Impressions : The Division 2
11
Mar
By Ains
Impressions

Impressions : The Division 2

When The Division launched, it represented a unique take on the shooter looter. Here was a title grounded in reality; from the recreation of areas of New York City, to the weaponry, to the portrayal of the potential for a mass disaster. And yet upon playing, some players were surprised…
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Article : Making Sense of Xbox as a Service on Other Devices
23
Feb
By Ains
Articles

Article : Making Sense of Xbox as a Service on Other Devices

I was traveling this week which allowed me less than time than usual to be up to date on all things gaming industry related. This morning, while getting caught up, I saw nearly endless posts, opinions, videos, arguments, and worse relating to Xbox Game Pass potentially coming to the Nintendo…
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Review : Apex Legends
13
Feb
By Ains
Reviews

Review : Apex Legends

In a short period of time, the Battle Royale genre has grown exponentially. What began as an experimental mod has blossomed into games that have become a legitimate cultural phenomenon. Due to the tremendous success of PUBG and to an even greater extent Fortnite, even the world’s biggest shooter, Call…
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Article : The Good in Gaming
17
Jan
By Ains
Articles, Good in Gaming

Article : The Good in Gaming

On June 15th, 2018, I flew home from Los Angeles after spending a whirlwind six days at my first E3. I arrived that afternoon back in Kansas City, was overjoyed to hug my wife at the airport, and upon getting home I immediately gave both of my sons a hug…
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Review : Ashen
14
Jan
By Ains
Reviews

Review : Ashen

Released last month, Ashen from A44 Games gained notoriety for its unique art style and souls-like design. After spending time with the title, both for Backseat Gaming and afterwards to complete my playthrough, I've really enjoyed my time with it. First things first, the game does use the "Souls" formula.…
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Review : Red Dead Redemption 2
07
Dec
By Ains
Reviews

Review : Red Dead Redemption 2

In my 36 years of gaming, there are but a handful of games that elevate themselves so far beyond other titles of the same time frame, I forever place them on a pedestal. After more than 130 hours of residing in the greatest game world ever developed, Red Dead Redemption…
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