Ains

12

Jun

By Ains

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Forza Motorsport Blows the Doors Off at the Xbox Showcase

As a car lover and racing fan, one of my most anticipated titles is the new Forza Motorsport. While I always adore my time with Forza Horizon, and had the pleasure of reviewing the brilliant Forza Horizon 5, it's always been Motorsport that is closest to my heart. The *new*…

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09

Jun

By Ains

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Callisto Protocol Gameplay Highlights Summer Game Fest

One of my most anticipated games is Callisto Protocol. Striking Distance Studios, led by Glen Schofield, has an amazing range of talent and seems to have all the pieces in place to create a truly memorable, horror experience when it releases on December 2nd. Earlier today during Geoff Keighley's Summer…

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09

Jun

By Ains

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Xbox Announces New Ways to Interact with their Ecosystem

I've written extensively about Xbox's direction and where they are driving their gaming segment over the next several years. This morning, a few days before their next big showcase, they shared more details on those plans. As detailed on the Xbox Wire Blog, the Xbox team is focused on partnerships…

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26

May

By Ains

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PlayStation Prioritizing Investment into Live-Service Games

Yesterday PlayStation held their Business Briefing and out of it came a wealth of information about the strength of the PlayStation brand, future investments, planned engagements, and more. You can find the full presentation here and while there are many facets to discuss (which we will do on Bitcast this…

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18

May

By Ains

Articles, Latest News

Gaming for Good

My son would have turned 21 today. Nearly four years after he was shot and killed, a day doesn't go by when he isn't thought of by my wife or me. As I've vocalized previously, it's impossible to convey the feeling(s), and it isn't something I would ever wish on…

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10

May

By Ains

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 Ains

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 Ains

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 Ains

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 Ains

Reviews

Review : Elden Ring : Taking the Throne

FromSoftware'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 by a select group of fans. With each…

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06

Feb

By Ains

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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 Ains

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 Ains

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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 Ains

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 Ains

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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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