Xbox

26

Aug

By Ains

Latest News

Xbox Formally Announces Their Disc-to-Digital Program

In what is becoming a continually larger topic, the gaming industry moving away from physical discs has been a large point of contention. While Nintendo introducing Game Keys with the Switch 2 generally went over well, PlayStation's announcement that they will end physical discs beginning in 2028 can only be…

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23

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 394 : FromSoftware’s Gamble with The Duskbloods on Switch 2

In Bitcast 394, Ains and Hoeg are back at it with a big week in gaming including FromSoft's gamble with Duskbloods on the Switch 2, the initial beta for Modern Warfare 4, and Mortal Shell 2. They also chat GTA6 leaks and the upcoming Netflix presentation, Top Gun in Battlefield…

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16

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 393 : Our Favorite Games of 2026 and the Fall Rush

In Bitcast 393 the guys discuss their favorites games of the year so far as they prepare for a wild fall for releases. They also chat on D23 and the Kingdom Heart 4 news, Netflix closing more studios, reviews of Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls and Starfox-like Wild Blue Skies, and…

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09

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 392 : Gears E-Day Beta and EA Sells Out

In Bitcast 392 the guys return with a load of topics to cover including: The Gears of War E-Day beta, EA selling out and likely incoming layoffs, Xbox back compatibility efforts and plans for the future, PlayStation responding to the physical backlash, new reviews, and a lot more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpXQ6iK8BoE

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27

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 391 : Halo Lands on PlayStation

In Bitcast 391 the guys chat about Ains's review of Halo Campaign Evolved and the strange place this now leaves Halo in. They also talk the news of God of War Laufey coming in February, Witcher 3's expansion coming to Gamescom, and a lot more! Amazon Apple Google SoundCloud Spotify…

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23

Jul

By Ains

Latest News, Reviews

Review : Halo Campaign Evolved : A Guilty Spark

To say that Halo Combat Evolved was formative for me would be an understatement. While I was in my early 20s when it released, like many I became completely infatuated with it. I've played through the campaign countless times and of course it spawned a love of competitive multiplayer, from…

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21

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News, Podcasts

Bitcast 390 : Amongst the Fallout Bethesda Maps its Course

In Bitcast 390 the guys are back to talk about the big announcements out of Bethesda regarding Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout, Starfield and more in the midst of major Xbox layoffs. They also catch up on Black Flag Resynced, Palworld 1.0, Denshattack!, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEbHs4w9idE

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17

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Bethesda Confirms Elder Scrolls VI Development and Multiple Fallout Games

In a new post from Bethesda studios, they confirm their development plans including Elder Scrolls VI, Fallout 5, and a lot more. First things first, their message begins with a note to fans: We love making these worlds as much as you love playing in them. Today, we want to…

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06

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles, Latest News

XBOX Announces Significant Changes to Staff and Studios

When new XBOX CEO, Asha Sharma, sent a long memo to the entire XBOX team a few weeks ago, I knew it meant some major changes were on the way. We initially discussed this during Bitcast 387, where we estimated between 10-20% of staff being affected in one way or…

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06

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 389 : PlayStation Changes the Market

In Bitcast 389, the guys discuss a wild week for PlayStation with announcements on a digital-only future beginning in 2028 along other consumer-hurting practices. They also chat about more Xbox studio rumblings, the Steam Machine finally hitting homes, and more upcoming releases to be excited for. Amazon Apple Google SoundCloud…

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28

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 388 : PlayStation Layoffs and GTA6 Hype Begins

In Bitcast 388 the guys discuss yet another week of turbulence in the gaming industry with layoffs at PlayStation (SIE) and Bungie. GTA6 hype begins to ramp up with pre-orders, Starfox returns for Nintendo, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3jDTU2r5k4

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22

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News, Podcasts

Bitcast 387 : What an XBOX “Reset” Actually Means

In Bitcast 387 the guys break down the Xbox leaderships signaling, layoffs, and future closures. What does a "reset" actually mean in reality? They also chat GTA6's latest info, more hands-on previews from Summer Game Fest, catch up on what they've playing as summer sets in, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAZMFNqb728

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15

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News, Podcasts

Bitcast 386 : Our Favorites from Summer Game Fest

In Bitcast 386, the guys are back after the summer showcase season to talk about their favorite games, which showcases had the best presentation, big disappointments, hands-on impressions from LA, and more! Amazon Apple Google SoundCloud Spotify   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw7Ept_UyQI&t=227s

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09

Jun

By Bryan Finck

Latest News, Reviews

Review : Mina the Hollower : You’ll Dig This Game

How does a studio follow a game like Shovel Knight, a loving homage to the platformer genre's roots on the NES, that became one of the most beloved indie hits of the last decade? By giving the same treatment to Nintendo’s handheld colossus, the Game Boy Color, of course. Mina…

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08

Jun

By Ains

Latest News, Summer Game Fest Coverage

Gears of War E-Day : The Xbox Exclusive Returns

XBOX and The Coalition fully pulled back the curtain on Gears of War E-Day during XBOX's summer showcase, and there are a lot of details to break down including the fact that XBOX CEO Asha Sharma herself appeared in the presentation to say that it would be XBOX console exclusive.…

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