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It’s been about three years since I purchases an Xbox Series S. I think there was certainly a lot to like about Microsoft’s diminutive entry-level system. It provided a good level of performance for an accessible price, at a time when next-gen consoles were getting very pricey indeed. So how have I been enjoying my…
It’s been one heck of a wild week for Xbox. Fans got their jimmies thoroughly rustled following rumours that Microsoft is looking to make their games multiplatform. Yes, that includes previously exclusive titles like Hi-Fi Rush and even Starfield (or maybe not Starfield depending on whom you ask). This caused quite a number of the…
So, the big news last week, among many other things, was Sony’s decision to raise PlayStation Plus prices by up to 35%. Which many are pointing out is the largest hike ever in the history of the online service. The move has left the internet baffled. Well, at least among those who haven’t been paying…
Microsoft should be dominating this generation of gaming. With their powerful and affordable hardware, excellent instant game service, great streaming options, and strong understanding of gamers, they have all the right ingredients. Yet, surprisingly, PlayStation 5 sales have skyrocketed while Xbox Series sales are reportedly down 18% in Q1 2023. This is alarming news for…
Microsoft has purchased major third party publisher Activision in reported all-cash deal of $68.7 billion. “Together with Activision Blizzard, we have an incredible opportunity to invest and innovate to create the best content, community and cloud for gamers,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told investors on Tuesday. Under the deal, Xbox will now own multiple major…
Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have come under fire this week following allegations that their factories in China have been using forced labour. According to a study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, up to 80,000 Uighur Muslims are working under forced conditions at factories responsible for manufacturing pretty much every big tech product from Apple,…
When it came to consoles, PlayStation has been my go-to for a while now. However, I’ve grown increasingly dissatisfied with the way the platform has been handled in recent years. Admittedly, I never liked the PS4 all that much compared to its predecessors. But since Sony Interactive Entertainment moved their HQ to California a few…
Now, this story is a bit old now but I still want to cover it. Namely, because I’ve been ragging a lot on PlayStation lately, and I like to be equal opportunity when it comes to pointing out BS. It would seem that Microsoft’s always-on DRM, that got such a negative reception when the Xbox…
Major League Baseball has announced that PlayStation exclusive MLB: The Show 21 will be coming to the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. It will release on April 20th (yes, the funny date), and be included free for Game Pass subscribers. Now, this is a pretty big deal for those who follow the console wars….
Microsoft has finalized the deal to buyout Bethesda’s parent company ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion USD. “This is the next step in building an industry-leading first party studios team, a commitment we have to our Xbox community,” Xbox head Phil Spencer said in a press release. “With the addition of the Bethesda creative teams, gamers…