Cliff Blezinski on the Genesis of Fortnite

Cliff Blezinski on the Genesis of Fortnite

To celebrate a new season of Fortnite as well as the new OG Fortnite permanent game mode, let's take a step back to where it all began; the Spike TV Video Game Awards in 2011. What's become lost to history is the fact that Fortnite started out as...
Xbox is now a Platform and the Industry is Better for It

Xbox is now a Platform and the Industry is Better for It

Those days of Xbox as a console brand are gone, and to some, it's an unpleasant pill to swallow. Irreconcilable enthusiasts, particularly those steeped in the fervors of the "console wars," cling to the notion that gamers will be forced to pledge loyalty to one platform—Xbox, PlayStation, or...
Review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox S|X)

Review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (Xbox S|X)

Ninja Gaiden 4 is a triumphant return for a series first introduced for the Nintendo Entertainment System, and whose rebirth has been slicing its way into gamers' affections since the days of the original Xbox. Based on the success of the series over the years, we approached this...
PlayStation Born out of Revenge

PlayStation Born out of Revenge

Following a not so mutual breakup between Nintendo and Sony, Ken Kutaragi visited Sony Chairman Norio Ohga and explained that the proposed Super Nintendo/Sony CD console was now abandoned by Nintendo. Kutaragi explained that rather than create just a CD drive, Sony had the capabilities to create the...
Acclaim CEO Has a Message for Fans

Acclaim CEO Has a Message for Fans

On March 4, 2025 spokespersons from famed and newly-resurrected game publisher Acclaim, makers of many great titles dating back to the 80's, announced that they are back. They've said that they are bringing with them the same enthusiasm and culture that made them great. In an interview With...
Warren Spector’s Introduction to Seamus Blackley

Warren Spector’s Introduction to Seamus Blackley

At E3 2001, XBox co-creator Seamus Blackley approached famed game developer Warren Spector inside the Microsoft booth. Instead of exchanging pleasantries, Seamus grabbed Warren by the shoulders and planted his face three inches from Warren’s saying, “Look me in the eyes and tell me you’re going to make Thief...
Review: NASCAR 25 (PlayStation 5)

Review: NASCAR 25 (PlayStation 5)

NASCAR games have struggled to find a footing over the last decade due to what always feels like either a lack of resources to re-create the speed and thrill of the sport accurately or what is likely a small budget with a small release window. With development duties...
Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away

Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away

According to multiple social media reports, Tomonubu Itagaki, Creator and Producer of the Dead or Alive series as well as the modern Ninja Gaiden titles, has passed away at the age of 58. While his cause of death is unknown at this time, he was said to be...
Things at Xbox get Heated

Things at Xbox get Heated

It's no secret upon it's release in 2005, Xbox 360 was facing major issues with what became known as the "Red Ring of Death." According to the official Xbox documentary Power On: The Story of Xbox, the failure rate of the console became nearly 100% in 2007. In...
Ed Fries Looks to His Future

Ed Fries Looks to His Future

In a 2022 interview with 425Business, Xbox Co-Creator Ed Fries was asked what retirement was like following his tenure with Microsoft. Fries said that instead of relaxing, he spent time doubling down his efforts in the gaming and tech sector. When asked how long that will continue, Fries...