Revenue from the video game industry continues to outpace the likes of movies, television, and music. While the collective success is impressive, many leaders are starting to wonder how the industry could improve. Perhaps the most divisive argument is the topic of console exclusive games. In a recent Xbox Live speech, Phil Spencer shared his candid thoughts on console exclusivity
Read moreThe adaptation of video game series to other forms of media does not always yield optimum results. While the Resident Evil movies remain a silver lining, the big screen conversions of Mortal Kombat, Max Payne, Super Mario Bros., and Doom were utter failures. But the recent success of Detective Pikachu and Sonic has given studios the courage to keep trying.
Read moreIn general, society views competition as a positive experience and influence. While passion in the heat of the moment can lead to questionable impulses, competition teaches work ethic, camaraderie, and respect. But under certain circumstances, competition can be detrimental. For example, rivalry among video game companies normally manifests in the form of console exclusives. This result precludes large segments of
Read moreLast month, Call of Duty War Warzone hinted at a return to the Black Ops series. Fans discovered Russian codecs, weapons, and a host of dialogue in Warzone vaults. While exciting, Activision has yet to reveal details or a gameplay trailer. But that has not stopped the Internet from scouring for information. In a surprising reveal, multiple sources are claiming
Read moreIt goes without saying that Sony’s “Future of Gaming” event was a worthy substitute for cancelled E3 presentations. While the PlayStation presentation showcased dozens of new games, fans of Ubisoft expressed disappointment. Until now. In a cryptic tweet from industry insider Nibel, Ubisoft plans to unveil Far Cry 6 during its Ubisoft Forward presentation on July 12th. Let’s dive in.
Read moreBattles between the top three console owners remain fiercely competitive. The fight for exclusivity often determines who “wins” a console generation; therefore, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo vehemently protect intellectual property rights. While third-party developers continue to negotiate restricted deals with the “Big 3”, PC gaming is becoming less of a competitive threat. On Saturday, the Sega subsidiary Atlus further proved
Read moreFew video game companies had a better 2019 than FromSoftware. The developers of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice basked in the glory of several Game of the Year awards and other honors. As fans anxiously await for more Elden Ring news, rumors are flying around the Internet regarding a different FromSoftware title. On Friday, a little known source revealed extensive details
Read moreDespite the cancellation of E3 2020, console owners and publishers have continued to with prescheduled sales. While PlayStation, Nintendo and others have announced summer sales promotions, Microsoft has remained quiet. Until now. On Friday, Microsoft revealed deep discounts on many of its most popular titles. Dubbed the Xbox One Deals Unlocked, fans can take advantage of savings up to 75%
Read moreOftentimes, the video game industry glances over individual achievements and milestones. While it is routine for popular titles to sell as many as 10 million units, the list of video game franchises to sell over 50 million units is quite small. But on Thursday another series joined this exclusive club: The Witcher. Aging Like Fine Wine Contrary to popular belief,
Read moreFirst it was Grand Theft Auto V. Then it was Civilization VI. As Epic Games continues to entice fans with free games on a weekly basis, the industry is wondering when the platform will slow down. It turns out that the company has no intentions of taking it easy. In fact, the Fortnite creator had quite the revelation: Borderlands the
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