History Archives : Seasoned Gaming

28

Jul

PlayStation 5 Becomes the Fastest Selling Console in Brand History

Sony announced this morning that the PlayStation 5 has now sold-through over 10 million units. This officially makes it the fastest selling PlayStation console in history (launch-aligned). The milestone was formally announced via the PlayStation Blog this morning along with a few other details and a thank you to fans.…

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30

Jun

By Patrick Shields

Articles

Why Do We Play Video Games?

Playing video games is the best hobby there is. Sure, that’s my opinion, but I’m certainly not alone. Video games have grown from humble beginnings to become the most profitable of all entertainment ventures. That’s not bad for something that used to be considered a kid’s toy or a novelty…

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Red Dead Redemption 2 has the Largest Opening in Entertainment History

30

Oct

By Seasoned Gaming

Red Dead Redemption 2 has the Largest Opening in Entertainment History

And there it is. It wasn't entirely unexpected, and one can only imagine what Grand Theft Auto 6 will achieve when it launches, but for now we have a new record holder. Rockstar Games announced that over the course of the opening weekend (Friday through Sunday), Red Dead Redemption 2…

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09

May

By Seasoned Gaming

Videos

Unboxing : Hyperkin Duke Original Xbox Controller Reproduction

Ains unboxes the new Hyperkin reproduction of the classic, fatty Xbox controller known as "The Duke" while giving you the history of the controller and why it was brought back! https://youtu.be/E6ZZzPLqCAE

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Featured Article : Reflecting on 15 Years of Xbox Live

14

Nov

By Ains

Articles

Featured Article : Reflecting on 15 Years of Xbox Live

I want to preface this article by saying it is equal parts self-reflection, Xbox brand history, and Xbox Live history. I have been gaming since the early 1980s, have owned more games, consoles, and PC components than I can count, and have been a part of several fantastic gaming communities…

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14

Jul

By Ains

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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