There is a reason that Microsoft does not seem at all too concerned with the likely prospect of losing the console war to Sony (and Nintendo), yet again with the Xbox Series X. If their latest showcase was any indication, the company is more concerned about keeping, and growing its number of GamePass subscriptions,…
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August: Sony and Microsoft Remain Silent on Console Pricing
Both companies have had tech showcases, and game reveals. Sony stirred a bit of controversy with the unveil of its massive (in size) PlayStation 5 system (due to said size). Microsoft stirred a lot of ill will after showcasing a Halo Infinite demo that looks decidedly current generation (with pop up and all), and is…
Another Event for Xbox Series X Coming in August
Microsoft has another “big event” planned for August, according to Phil Spencer. In a Youtube interview with iJustine, he said that more information regarding the Xbox Series X would be revealed in the upcoming month. “I’m encouraged to be able to talk more about it (The Xbox Series X). It should be August.”- Phil…
Halo Dev Responds to Fan Criticism: “Your Voice Matters”
It is difficult being a developer at 343 Industries right now. The infamous July 23rd Halo Infinite trailer, which showcased underwhelming visuals, has been a source of social media criticism, and memes directed at both Microsoft and Halo’s current developer 343 Industries. Dan Chosich, Director of Halo Infinite’s Narrative experience, politely replied to a fan…
Sony Will Sell 120 Million PS5 Consoles in Just Five Years
An early estimate of the next wave of home console sales states that Sony will go on to sale 120 million Playstation 5s to Microsoft Xbox Series X’s 60 million units. What’s outstanding about this estimate, is that it states that these sales will take place within a 5-year home console lifecycle. While…
Microsoft’s Game Reveal: Did Halo Infinite Impress? Fable Announced
Microsoft had its big First Party Games reveal yesterday, and opinions regarding how effective the presentation was in illustrating the next generation games, and more importantly the Xbox Series X, have been mixed. The presentation started with 343 Industries 3rd crack at the Halo franchise with the much anticipated Halo Infinite. The good news…
Spencer: Xbox Series X Will Feature “The Most diverse Collection of 1st-Party Games That We’ve Ever Had”
We are only two days away from July 23rd, the date will mark an in important moment for Microsoft and its Xbox brand moving forwards, as it is the date when the first party lineup for its Xbox Series X will be revealed in full force. Microsoft’s policies for the new launch have been…
Half Year Video Game Sales Reach A 10-Year High Milestone
As it has been the trend since the global pandemic hit, more people are staying indoors, and more people are buying videogame software and hardware, driving video game sales revenues to $6.6 billion. The number is the highest sum of revenue that has been achieved since 2010. All three major Console Hardware companies have…
Xbox Velocity Architecture: The Answer to Sony’s Faster SSD
This week, Microsoft unveiled in a blog post, its solution to the question of whether or not the PS5’s faster solid-state drive (SSD) would be that much faster than Microsoft’s own slower drive when it comes to streaming game assets, and other features while in gameplay. A hardware accelerated decompression solution will bring the…
Phil Spencer: Next Gen Exclusives Are “Completely Counter to What Gaming is About”
The lack of ‘exclusive’ titles has haunted the Xbox brand for the past decade, and Microsoft, under the charismatic Phil Spencer, has made moves to secure studios over past the few years in order to change that fact. But perception is a very hard thing to change, especially when we are just a few months…