Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

17

Oct

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

343 Industries Commits to Updating Halo : The Master Chief Collection

Halo fans everywhere rejoiced just a short while ago on the news that Bonnie Ross, Head of 343 Industries, had spoken about updating The Master Chief Collection during a live stream. Details are still scarce but it seems the rumored complications around how MCC was built, such as running on…

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04

Oct

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Cuphead : An Instant Classic

First things first, this review will only be done in written format. While Cuphead is a game with video that begs to be shared, one of joys of playing it is watching each level and boss unfold in front of you. As such, while I’ll share some clips below, I…

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26

Sep

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Everybody’s Golf : Hole-In-One

https://youtu.be/per6vny6XDQ The Hot Shots Golf franchise and I go back a long way. I began playing the titles on the PlayStation 2 with Hot Shots Golf 3, but the series itself began in 1997 on the original PlayStation. However, it’s been over five years since the last entry, World Invitational,…

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21

Sep

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Halo CE Anniversary, 3, 4, and ODST Join Xbox Backwards Compatibility

It was a big day for Halo fans today as four key games in the legendary series joined the backwards compatibility on the Xbox One. Halo CE Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 3 ODST, and Halo 4 are now playable on the platform intact with their original multiplayer settings and playlists.…

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06

Sep

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles, Latest News

Several Reasons to be Excited for Cuphead

Cuphead is my most anticipated title of the year and was agreed upon site-wide as a selection for our most anticipated titles of 2017. That was back in January and while looking at that list today is rather comical given what's occurred so far this year, Cuphead is really just a…

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05

Sep

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Reviews

Review : Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice

She can’t do it……she’s gonna do it……..she’s too weak…….she’s too slow………she’s done it!  As you solely stumble through a staggering series of hardships, you are continually reminded that you are not alone at all. Welcome to the journey of Senua, the tough but tortured soul at the center of Hellblade…

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14

Aug

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Videos

Unboxing : Horizon Zero Dawn Thunderjaw Collection (and Collector’s Edition Comparison)

I unbox the Horizon Zero Dawn Limited Edition "Thunderjaw Collection" and compare it to the standard HZD Collector's Edition. https://youtu.be/6IUpN_cqUds

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08

Aug

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Impressions, Latest News

NHL 18 : EASHL Impressions

Playing EASHL in the NHL series has become a routine for me and the team I play with. Each year we participate in the beta and buy the game on launch day. As the captain, I have a process of immediately creating the team followed by meticulously designing our jerseys…

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01

Aug

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Impressions, Latest News

Path of Exile : Impressions from the Xbox Beta

Back in 2012, a small development company out of New Zealand named Grinding Gear Games released a beta for a new action role-playing game that was said to be in the vein of Diablo 2. With Diablo 2 often referred to as the greatest ARPG of all-time, the statement wasn’t…

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25

Jul

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles, Impressions, Latest News

Fortnite : Impressions from Early Access

Fortnite is finally here and I’ve spent a good portion of my time since Friday playing and figuring out the nuances of the title, both solo and in co-op. As the game is quite deep and still in early access, I’ll have a full review coming in the future. For…

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14

Jul

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles, Examining the Classics

Examining the Classics : The Last of Us

Examining the Classics is a new series we are debuting on Seasoned Gaming. We will be reflecting on titles that hold an important place in video game history and highlighting the reasons why. These articles are meant for players who have finished the titles as they will cover the games…

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06

Jul

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Halo Summer Celebration Kicks Off with Great News for Halo Fans

Halo fans certainly got a treat today with some big announcements. First up, 343i has confirmed an Xbox One X update for Halo 5 including "true" 4K support.  Fans had been wondering why Halo 5 wasn't included in the Xbox One X list at E3 but they have to worry…

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05

Jul

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Latest News

Gears of War 4 : July Update Brings Maps and Characters

The next update for Gears of War 4 is upon us.  It's a smaller update this month but still sees the return of the classic map Raven Down and classic characters like Superstar Cole and Civilian Anya.  A new dynamic, windflare assaulted version of the map Reclaimed has also been…

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27

Jun

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles, Latest News

Xbox One X : Setting the Record Straight and Technical FAQ

Since the announcement of the Xbox One X, there has been a tremendous amount of misinformation, inaccurate details, and general misunderstanding of the console. My goal here is to set the record straight by providing all of the pertinent information for people who don't fully understand how the console functions,…

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23

Jun

By Ainsley Bowden (Porshapwr)

Articles, Latest News

Opinion : The Xbox One X is a Bargain at $499

The veil has finally lifted off of Project Scorpio. The upcoming console was first revealed at Microsoft's E3 conference in 2016 and for the past year, rumors of all types have swirled around it. How powerful would it be in reality? Would it truly be able to run games in…

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