Phil Spencer at the Microsoft Spring Showcase
Phil Spencer at the Microsoft Spring Showcase Phil Spencer gave an opening speech at Microsoft’s Spring Showcase in February 2016. Here is some of what he discussed regarding the future of Xbox, Windows, and how they hope their ecosystem will evolve going into the future. Phil Spencer: I look at 2016 as the culmination of […]
First Impressions: Tom Clancy’s The Division
First Impressions: Tom Clancy’s The Division The first time I saw Tom Clancy’s The Division was back at E3 2013. The pitch sounded amazing: a destroyed city that had suffered the wraith of an almost complete societal breakdown and decent into anarchy, the result of a massive pandemic that spread quickly and violently. The Division […]
Quantum Break: First Impressions
Quantum Break: First Impressions While at the Microsoft Spring Showcase in February 2016 I had my first run through the world of Quantum Break. Quantum Break from Remedy, the Finish studio being Max Payne and Alan Wake are back with a 3rd person action game with a very heavy focus on storytelling and characters. Jack Joyce […]
First impressions: Pit People
First impressions: Pit People Behemoth, the developers behind Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers, and BattleBlock Theater are currently developing their 4th title, Pit People, and I finally got the chance to play at Microsoft’s Spring Showcase in February 2016. Formerly known as Game 4, Pit People is a turn-based strategy game that takes advantage of a […]
Pit People: Interview with Ian Moreno
Pit People: Interview with Ian Moreno While at the Microsoft Spring Showcase in February 2016 I had a chance to get a first hand look at The Behemoth’s new game Pit People and had a chat with developer Ian Moreno on some of the finer details. Ian Moreno: Hi. Uh so, what are we talking […]
Ori Definitive Edition: Interview with Dan Smith
Ori Definitive Edition: Interview with Dan Smith At the Microsoft Spring Showcase in February 2016 I had the pleasure of chatting with Dan Smith from Microsoft and demoing the new content in Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition. Brandon Stork: This is Dan Smith with Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition, how are […]
Ori Definitive Edition: Black Root Burrows
Ori Definitive Edition: Black Root Burrows At the Microsoft Spring Showcase in February 2016 I was delighted to finally dive into more content for what is probably my favorite game of 2015. Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition expands on the core experience by adding brand new exportable and hidden areas along with new mechanics […]
OGN Vs Riot: A Brood War Déjà vu
OGN Vs Riot: A Brood War Déjà vu Over the last few weeks major controversies have circled around the broadcasting rights and other factors regarding Ongamenet’s League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK). Comparisons between the Blizzard-Kespa dispute are inevitable, and Riot’s history of morally questionable business practices and track record of forcing out competition has come […]
My Experience at The Game Awards 2015
My Experience at The Game Awards 2015 On December 3rd this year I ventured to the Microsoft Theater in LA to see the 2nd annual Game Awards. While gaming has no real Oscars, The Game Awards is a step forward when it comes to recognizing achievements in the industry from the largest AAA titles to […]
Final Fantasy VII Remake Gameplay Previewed, Original Available Today
Final Fantasy VII Remake Gameplay Previewed, Original Available Today Today at the PlayStation Experience event in San Francisco Sony previewed gameplay footage for the Final Fantasy VII remake announced at E3 earlier this year. Sony also announced today that the original Final Fantasy VII is now available for purchase via Playstation Network on PS4. Purchase of […]
