Ainsley Bowden

28

Nov

By Ains

Articles, Latest News

Addressing Core Issues with the Halo Infinite Ranked Experience

If you have followed me for more than a few hours, you know I love Halo. It has been my favorite franchise since C.E., and I've spent more time than I'd likely even want to know playing it through the years. From endless split-screen hollering with friends to competitive LAN…

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04

Oct

By Ains

Reviews

Review : Forza Motorsport : Stiff Chassis

Gran Turismo. When it released in 1997 on the original PlayStation, it changed the entire concept of what racing games could be. Gran Turismo 2, in 1999, blew the doors off, and, by the early 2000s, the franchise was known as the definitive racing game on the market. With Xbox…

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01

May

By Ains

Reviews

Review : Redfall : Lacking Bite

Arkane Studios represents two unique development houses under Bethesda's (and Xbox's) umbrella. Arkane Lyon developed Dishonored and Deathloop primarily, while Arkane Austin most recently developed Prey (2017). While they naturally share resources to some degree, they tend to work on games independently. I call this out as I personally believe…

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28

Apr

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

An Interview with Redfall’s Composer Jongnic Bontemps

In this Industry Perspectives interview, Ains sits down with Redfall composer Jongnic "JB" Bontemps to discuss his path to music creation, what it's like to score for TV, film, and games, the ideas behind Redfall's soundtrack, and even composing for Transformers Rise of the Beasts! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ1DQBwZgrk

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04

Feb

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Breaking Down the Halo and 343 Industries Rumors

In this direct chat, Ains breaks down everything that has happened with Halo Infinite and 343 Industries over the past several months. This includes the failures of content delivery, the leadership changes, the information he and others shared about the internal "reset", Jason Schreier's later article on the situation, the…

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20

Jan

By Ains

Articles, Latest News

What’s Next for Halo Infinite and 343 Industries?

Well, as a Halo fan, it's been a week. And to some degree, it's been a long couple of years. I don't think I need to ramble off my resume as a long-term Halo fan, as anyone who follows me or enjoys our content here at Seasoned Gaming has a…

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20

Dec

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Stephen Danton on Indie Game Development and Xbox Game Pass

In this Industry Perspectives chat, Ains sits down with 2 Ton Studios Co-Founder, Stephen Danton, to discuss his route to the gaming industry, his time at Microsoft, developing a game, misconceptions about the gaming industry, launching on Xbox Game Pass, and more! https://youtu.be/2_ntYtw9F1I

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07

Dec

By Ains

Latest News, Videos

Unboxing : Dark Souls 3 Pontiff Sulyvahn Deluxe Edition Statue from PureArts

In this statue unboxing, Ains gives you a detailed look at the Dark Souls 3 Pontiff Sulyvahn statue (Deluxe Edition) from PureArts. While it makes for a staggering display, Ains found some serious quality concerns which he addresses. https://youtu.be/WW_uiX96onY

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14

Nov

By Ains

Reviews

Review : Pentiment : Rewriting History

You can find Seasoned Gaming’s review policy here “History gives answers only to those who know how to ask questions.” Upon first reading the synopsis for Pentiment, I was intrigued. However, I didn't exactly know what the game was going for. Was it a commentary on history and religion? Was…

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07

Oct

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News, Patreon Exclusives

Gaming Journalism and Integrity with Rick Hoeg of Hoeg Law

In this 1 on 1 chat, our Editor-in-Chief, Ainsley Bowden, sits down with good friend and Bitcast co-host, Rick Hoeg, to talk about his seasoned gaming history, how he applies his law knowledge to the gaming industry, the growth of his channel, the state of gaming journalism, and more! https://youtu.be/oCPcL4ARies

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03

Sep

By Ains

Latest News

PlayStation Disappoints Customers with Damaged Last of Us Firefly Editions

UPDATE (September 13th): PlayStation has begun responding to open inquiries about damaged Firefly editions of The Last of Us (see the full story below). I have confirmed with several others that they have been contacted with the exact same details as I just received. The good news is that PlayStation…

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26

May

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News, Patreon Exclusives

An Open Conversation with Andrew Reiner of Game Informer

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this open conversation, Ains sits down with the Editor-In-Chief of Game Informer, Andrew Reiner. The two discuss Andrew's gaming history, his funny path to gaming journalism, the time he beat Miyamoto at his own game, and more! Become an SG Patron and get exclusive features and…

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05

May

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News, Patreon Exclusives

An Open Conversation with ACG

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this open conversation, Ains sits down with Jeremy Penter otherwise known as ACG. They cover a wide range of topics including content creation, his journey through, the power of Google and YouTube, what's next for the gaming industry, and more! Become an SG Patron and get…

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14

Apr

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles, Patreon Exclusives

An Open Conversation with Kahlief Adams of Spawn on Me

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this open conversation, Ains sits down with Spawn On Me founder Kahlief Adams. They discuss Spawn On Me's growth, Kahlief's work on speaking for POC and underrepresented voices in gaming, being featured on The Game Awards, why New York pizza is the best, and more! Become…

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17

Mar

By Seasoned Gaming

Good in Gaming, Latest News

Discussing Accessibility with Xbox Ambassador Cerebral Paul

In this Industry Perspectives, Ains sits down with Paul Martin (known as Cerebral Paul in the gaming community) to discuss accessibility options in games, the challenges for disabled gamers, how the gaming community can help, and more! https://youtu.be/xFqAyvEdJ0E

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