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...
Super Smash Bros. Creator on what Keeps Him Motivated

Super Smash Bros. Creator on what Keeps Him Motivated

Following the Super Smash Bros. Invitational at E3 2018, famed Nintendo game developer Masahiro Sakurai was asked, during a Q and A, what keeps him moving forward after all of the success he's already had. Sakurai replied: "I don't think I've ever made something that I'm totally satisfied...
Nintendo of America President Channels His Inner Mattrick

Nintendo of America President Channels His Inner Mattrick

In an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser acknowledged that pricing of Nintendo Switch 2 is higher than some consumers would like or can afford. In doing so, critics panned his statement as condescending towards the Nintendo fanbase. Bowser said: "We recognize...
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...
Game Chat and Nintendo Switch 2: A Match Made in Heaven

Game Chat and Nintendo Switch 2: A Match Made in Heaven

In an interview with IGN's Logan Plant, Nintendo of America Vice President Bill Trinen covered a myriad of topics including GameChat. While this has been a staple of the gaming industry for years, this marks the first time that Nintendo is providing native social interaction without use of...
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Director Talks Open Worlds

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Director Talks Open Worlds

In an interview with Game Rant, Assassin's Creed Shadows Creative Director Jonathan Dumont talked about a variety of topics, most notably open worlds, but one thing he said stuck out. When interviewer Joshua Duckworth asked what sets Assassin's Creed Shadows apart from the rest, Dumont said; "I personally...
Nintendo vs. Sony: Round 3

Nintendo vs. Sony: Round 3

Nothing gets a console war flaring more than a new console announcement. Following Sony's announcement of PlayStation 5 Pro, social media was set ablaze with both supporters and critics of the $699 price point. This brought fans back to 2006 when Sony announced the $499 and $599 price...
Cranky Kong Congratulates Players

Cranky Kong Congratulates Players

To celebrate the release of Donkey Kong Country HD, here's a fun fact that readers probably already know; Cranky Kong is the Original Donkey Kong that first appeared in 1981. Cranky Kong makes many references to this, but none other than what he relays to the player upon...
Peter Moore Swears He Didn’t End Dreamcast

Peter Moore Swears He Didn’t End Dreamcast

In January 2001, the gaming world was shocked with famed game company Sega announced that they were leaving the hardware business after 28 years. Their final console Dreamcast had not performed nearly as well as the company had hoped despite the incredibly low price point, the aggressive marketing...