Project Scorpio: Microsoft’s uninspired power play

After rampant speculation since E3 2016, Microsoft finally lifted the technical curtain on their anticipated new console; Project Scorpio. Packing an unprecedented level of power, the newest addition to the Xbox family will easily out-muscle its competition upon its release later this year. Eurogamer’s Oli Welsh put it nicely in his “Scorpio made simple” rundown of the monster machine. “It’s a far cry from Xbox One, Kinect and TVTVTV. It reminds us of the original Xbox and Xbox 360 – this is Microsoft throwing its considerable engineering resources at making the best possible games-playing machine. Xbox is back.”

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Microsoft to unveil Project Scorpio This Thursday

2017 has already proven to be a big year for new hardware with the successful launch of the NIntendo Switch. However, Nintendo isn’t the only one releasing a new console this year, as Microsoft is expected to launch Project Scorpio later this holiday season, with the unveiling of the system happening this Thursday. Continue reading Microsoft to unveil Project Scorpio This Thursday

MLB The Show 17 Is Getting The Call To The Hall – Review

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Sony San Diego’s latest entry in its annualized baseball sim series, MLB The Show 17, looked to improve on several of the previous year’s shortcomings as well as bringing some new ideas to America’s favorite pastime; and boy did they knock it out the park.
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3 ways Destiny 2 can bring back burned players

After a marketing leak courtesy of your friendly neighborhood Gamestop, Destiny 2 was finally revealed. The most obvious sequel in existence pulled back the curtain on its reimagined story via a cheeky trailer featuring Nathan Fillion’s Cayde 6. With a welcome emphasis on story being a response to much of the criticism of the original, it is fair to wonder what form the sequel will take. Expansions fixed many of the original’s key issues, but the problematic skeleton that turned away millions could not be fully remedied. So what does Destiny 2 have to fix in order to entice burned players back into the fold? Here are three suggestions from a dedicated Guardian.
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Is COD Franchise too far gone to make good WWII Game?

  Close your eyes, and think back to the good ol’ days. The days where friends would come over and you’d all play some Call of Duty. The late nights, the ruined friendships, the excitement for a new CoD game,  and of course, hour long sessions of zombies! Continue reading Is COD Franchise too far gone to make good WWII Game?

Breath of the Wild breaks new ground by respecting its players

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece. Despite some minor nitpicks and technical issues, the latest entry in Nintendo’s storied franchise has succeeded in revitalizing a tired formula while simultaneously pushing the open-world genre in a bold new direction. Games of this magnitude inevitably cause ripples through the industry, and developers will take notes in an attempt to learn from Breath of the Wild’s successes. While the game is a revelation on many fronts, the primary lesson it has to share is found in the way it respects its players.

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MONG Podcast 159 | Hats Off to Ya!

Join the podcast crew of Myles Farrington, Adam Leonard and Chris Cobb as they mull and converse over the most topical of news. They touch on the stories of the possible Nintendo Switch Pokemon game, Ready Player One’s VR content, Capcom dipping into the Disney vaults and so much more. They cover it all! Don’t forget the always hilarious, or relatively deep, Thought from Nowhere! Welcome to the MONG podcast, enjoy! Continue reading MONG Podcast 159 | Hats Off to Ya!