Xbox
Why Xbox Series S is the Console 2020 Needs Most
September 8, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThere’s not much to the Xbox Series S. It looks somewhat odd, it’s not a next-gen gaming powerhouse by any means, and one of the biggest selling points of the Xbox brand (nearly complete backward compatibility support) will be … Read More
Control’s Shared Universe Can Help Save Single-Player Games
August 18, 2020 | Matthew ByrdA few months ago, a teaser for Control‘s upcoming AWE expansion strongly hinted that the DLC would feature the protagonist from developer Remedy Entertainment’s cult classic Alan Wake franchise. As such, few people were surprised when the recent reveal trailer … Read More
The 10 Most Underrated Games on Xbox Game Pass
August 9, 2020 | Matthew ByrdXbox Game Pass is simply the best deal in gaming. For $9.99 a month, it grants you access to a growing library of classic and modern titles. Many have even started referring to it as the fabled “Netflix of … Read More
What is the Legacy of the Xbox One?
July 23, 2020 | Matthew ByrdMicrosoft has made it clear that the launch of the Xbox Series X will not mean the immediate death of the Xbox One. In fact, Microsoft will not produce true Xbox Series X exclusives for at least a couple … Read More
What Happens to the Used Games Market When GameStop Fails?
March 20, 2020 | Matthew ByrdGameStop has been making headlines recently due to their controversial coronavirus policies. Among other things, GameStops seem to be dangerously unprepared to meet basic safety precautions tied to the coronavirus outbreak. They’re also reportedly prepared to defy state closure … Read More
Why The Order: 1886 Deserves a Sequel
January 27, 2020 | Matthew ByrdThere are many who feel that sequels are a blight on the entertainment industry. For every Terminator 2 and Godfather 2, you have a seemingly endless supply of uninspired follow-ups that just look to cash-in on the original installment’s … Read More
Why PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Will Depend on Single-Player Games
January 24, 2020 | Matthew ByrdI’ve always supported single-player games, but there was a point in my life when I would actively root against multiplayer titles. There was really no good reason why, but in my mind, at that time, I saw multiplayer games … Read More
Why Xbox Killing Console Exclusives Is a Good Thing
January 13, 2020 | Matthew ByrdHead of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty caused quite a stir recently when he revealed that the Xbox Series X will not feature any Microsoft exclusives for years to come.
What does that mean? Well, it means that for … Read More
Was the PS4 the Undisputed Console War Winner?
January 8, 2020 | Matthew ByrdDespite the assurances of fanboys everywhere, there is rarely a “winner” of the console wars. Usually, we determine the winner by overall sales (at least if you’re trying to use a somewhat neutral metric), but even that system has … Read More
10 Most Underrated Games of 2019
December 30, 2019 | Matthew ByrdConsidering that 2019 wasn’t exactly the most bountiful year in video game history, you’d think that every great game that came out would attract the appropriate level of attention. Yet again, though, we’re left with a series of titles … Read More