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...
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...
Review: Victrix BFG Reloaded Controller (PS4/PS5)

Review: Victrix BFG Reloaded Controller (PS4/PS5)

Pros: Highly modular, adaptive to any playstyle Hall Effect tech prevents stick drift Comfortable Fightpad for fighting games Long battery life and low-latency wireless Tournament-ready with fast triggers Cons: No haptic feedback or adaptive triggers Customization app is PC-only Larger size may not suit smaller hands The Turtle...
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: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC)

Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC)

When the menu loaded in for the first time and CKY’s “96 Quite Bitter Beings” started playing, it felt like I was transported back to high school, playing THPS on my buddy’s GameCube in his parent’s basement. The nostalgia hit hard, and I loved it. Review PC Specs:...
Review: Trident’s Tale (PlayStation 5)

Review: Trident’s Tale (PlayStation 5)

Big into single-player games? Are you looking to sail the seas? Looking to find hidden buried treasure where X marks the spot? Fight scary sea monsters from the depths of the ocean? Or perhaps raid ships to collect resources? Then you need to step into the fun world...
Thoughts: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Demo

Thoughts: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Demo

During the flurry of game announcements at the Xbox Games Showcase during Summer Game Fest, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 showed up and showed out. With it's gorgeous visuals and surprise appearance of Bam Margera as a playable character, we were blown away by what looks like a...
Review: Maximum Football (PlayStation 5)

Review: Maximum Football (PlayStation 5)

Maximum Football has big goals as a free-to-play football simulator. It aims to shake up a genre that EA’s Madden NFL series has led for years. This indie title from Maximum Entertainment gets noticed for its many ways to customize things, gameplay based on physics, and old-school look....