Articles

08

Jan

By Ains

Articles

With the PS5 Approaching, it’s Time for Bloodborne 2

Over the course of the last decade, From Software has grown into a premier development studio. The success of the Dark Souls series speaks for itself and has influenced many games throughout the industry, both big and small. From's most recent release, Sekiro, was another critically acclaimed title that won…

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29

Dec

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles

Why 2020 is Shaping Up to be One of the Greatest Years for Gaming Ever

2020 is upon us and with it, possibly one of the greatest years for gaming we've ever experienced. With the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and a wealth of major titles on the way, wallets will certainly be taking a major hit. Today we're going to share our most anticipated…

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13

Dec

By Ains

Articles

Xbox Game Studios Beginning to Show its Strength in 2020

Over the course of the eighth console generation, there's been a constant narrative revolving around the Xbox One's game library thus leading to the word "exclusive" becoming a staple throughout the industry. Regardless of your personal opinion on the matter, improving first party output has been a driving focus for…

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27

Sep

By Bert Saenz (TREBM3)

Articles

Gam3Gear Brook Xbox One to PS4 Super Converter

Recently we did a comparison on what many people consider the best controllers available from third parties including the Scuf Vantage, Astro C40 and the Nacon Revolution Unlimited. One of the most common questions has been "Why not just use an Xbox Elite controller?" While not exactly an easy feat, the…

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20

Sep

By Ains

Articles

Opinion : Borderlands 3 is the Result of Gearbox Understanding its Fanbase

We see it time after time in the gaming industry. A new IP will gain an audience, grow a large, dedicated following, and generate substantial revenue for a developer. Over time, the need for change takes over the design methodology and a few titles later, the fans are left with…

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03

Sep

By Dan Rodriguez

Articles

Revisiting Anthem : Has the Game Improved Six Months Post-Launch?

I told myself that I would come back to Anthem a bit after release. I guess part of me really wanted the game to succeed. As I stated in my initial review, the game had so many things going for it. I loved the combat mechanics and the way you…

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29

Aug

By Dan Rodriguez

Articles

Article : The Evolution of Sea of Thieves through the Eyes of a Pirate Legend

The galleon was closing fast. Our sloop, while small, was full to the brim with loot. And they wanted all of it. As captain of the SS Thunder Lips, I wasn't going to let these grievers just take our hard earned treasure without a fight! We were no match for…

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30

Jul

By Ains

Articles, Latest News

Opinion : It’s Time to Stop Making Excuses for Nintendo

There's no debating it, the Switch is a tremendous success. Introduced in 2017, there were some who questioned if the Switch would be the turn around Nintendo needed after the dismal sales of the Wii U, or if it would simply fall flat and leave Nintendo in disarray. That question…

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13

Jul

By Ains

Articles

Biomutant Preview : A Promising ARPG that Should be Worth the Wait

It's hard to believe, but Biomutant was first shown nearly two years ago now. Its debut, in August of 2017, was met with excitement and generated substantial hype for the new IP from Swedish developer Experiment 101. However, since that debut and a targeted release date of 2019, the game…

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28

Jun

By Ains

Articles, Examining the Classics

Examining the Classics : Bioshock

The second entry in my Examining the Classics series is Bioshock, a title that over a decade after its release in 2007, I maintain is one of the greatest video games ever developed. From its opening, to the character development, Rapture, and the brilliantly shocking ending, Bioshock is the purest…

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17

Jun

By Bert Saenz (TREBM3)

Articles, Impressions

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 : How the Hardware Team is Improving Upon the Original

During E3 we had an up close and personal look at the new Elite Controller Series 2 from the Xbox Hardware Team. There are many new features in the controller and it's important that we don't simply get lost in its similar look. Instead, let's take a deeper look at…

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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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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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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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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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