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Bethesda's 45 minutes presentation of Starfield at the Xbox Showcase was amazing. The hype for this game is even bigger as we saw more gameplay and learned more about the many elements of this ambitious game. This game has the potential to be the best game of this generation if it isn't a buggy mess and fulfills on its promises. I really hope it does.

Xbox just had its 2023 game showcase and it was a banger. This event was a huge win for the company which has been struggling to keep up with its competitors. Xbox showed off a ton of new games and they were able to show off some games coming from other companies such as Ubisoft and CD Projekt Red. It does not happen often, but for the first time in a long time, Xbox beat out Sony.

Pirates of the Carribean is my 2nd favorite movie franchise. It's just behind Star Wars. I grew up with this franchise and it's just as good as Star Wars. Pirates has great writing, casting, humor, action, and CGI. Let's go back and check out these great movies.

The Star Wars fandom is back in the spotlight after a recent interview done by Tony Gilroy, the director of Rogue One and Andor. Many people think Tony went after the fans, but he did not. He gave fair and reasonable answers in regards to what he's noticed with the fanbase over the years. I have disagreed on some of his remarks in the past, but this interview gives me no issues and I think som...

Days Gone director Jeff Ross is still thinking about the sequel game he wanted to make. The sequel was never green lit and Jeff is no longer with Bend Studio. Days Gone is a zombie game that features good story telling and some unique gameplay. However, it also contains many of the common open-world pitfalls that make it feel like an average game. Jeff has mentioned some ideas of what he would add...

It's not often PlayStation fans get mad at Sony. Some PlayStation fans were disappointed with last month's showcase. Many felt like it was disappointing or lackluster. There were some cool announcements and reveals, but there was not a lot of eye popping stuff. More tech was announced too. I thought the conference was alright. Let's look back at the showcase and break it down.

The Witcher 3 is my favorite game of all-time for many reasons. The story was great. The characters and dialogue were awesome. It featured an open-world with plenty to do. The gameplay rarely became repetitive due to the creative writing and design by CD Projeckt Red. Their post launch content was also fantastic. In this video, I'll go over every reason why The Witcher 3 is the standard for th...

Disney has given themselves another Star Wars "L". They are shutting down their Star Wars themed hotel after just being opened for a little over a year. It's not surprising as this hotel offered a poor Star Wars "experience". The hotel is overly priced and the theme is based on the most controversial Star Wars content ever created. Let's take a look at this hotel and se...

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor are both great games. They have stories worthy of a show in the Star Wars universe. Both games are loved by gamers and fans of the franchise. So, it should be an easy show to make. I'll explain the many reasons why Lucasfilm should consider turning these games into a show on Disney+.

Leaks have surfaced recently with details on a new Call of Duty game schedule to come out this year. It looks like we will be getting Modern Warfare 3 this year despite Activision saying that they would break the yearly cycle of new games. With Call of Duty on top of the multiplayer shooter genre and no real threats out there to dethroning them, I don't understand why they need to release a ne...

Phil Spencer was interviewed by Kinda Funny Games recently. He was very open and honest about Redfall and the overall state of Xbox right now. It's a very good interview. I appreciate Phil's honesty and despite the many issues at Xbox, he's got a good understand of the industry. I go over some of his quotes that stood out to me. I also give my thoughts on things as someone who has been...

Remember how cool the zombies mode was when it first came out? Those early days were awesome. They game wasn't much in terms of details, but it was a lot of fun. This mode is proof that you don't need complex gameplay to have fun while playing something challenging. Let's look back at the early days of Call of Duty zombies.

Lucasfilm is taking a big risk with their decision to make the Rey movie the first film in the franchise since 2019. With all the issues the sequel trilogy had, this movie will always face criticism from the fanbase. We also learned some new info about what has been happening behind the scenes with the writers. Controversial decision making behind the scenes might make it difficult for Lucasfilm t...

Live service in games like COD, Battlefield, and Halo have faced negative backlash since the beginning. Criticism ranges from pricey battle passes, pay to win models, and the kind of content that comes out in these battle passes/seasons. These are all valid complaints, but I have other concerns with live service. Game companies are using the live service model to fix broken and unpolished games. T...

There's yet another "L" to talk about in regards to Star Wars. Boba Fett actor, Temuera Morrison, had some interesting things to say about his show and his lack of an invitation to be a part of the 3rd season of The Mandalorian. So in this video I talk about his comments and voice my frustrations yet again with Star Wars.

The third season of The Mandalorian is over. It's time to look back at a season full of ups and downs. This definitely was the weakest season so far. However, there were some good things that came from this story. I talk about the good and bad in this review.

Starfield is one of the most anticipated games to come out this year. The gaming industry really needs a good AAA game to release. I think this game's success is extremely important because it's the first big Bethesda game to release since Microsoft's acquisition. Xbox just really needs a good game to come out on their system in general. So, I break down what we know so far and give my...

A ton of announcements were made at Star Wars Celebration 2023. We now know the future of Star Wars. We have three new movies and a handful of shows to look forward to. I breakdown all the announcements and of course analyze what the upcoming future looks like for the franchise.

The first show I watched on HBO Max was The Sopranos. I enjoyed watching it. It's any easy show to binge. People used to say that it is the show that started the golden age of television and I would have to agree. There are a lot of things explored in this show that actually make it quite relevant today. In this video I explain why The Sopranos was so good, unique, and relevant today.

To kick off my new nostalgia commentary series, I decided to start with Gears of War. This is one of my favorite xbox franchises. In this video I will talk about why the Gears games are so good and why franchise has continued to stay successful after each installment.

I am honestly surprised at how much hate Marvel has been receiving lately. Yes, some movies and shows have missed the mark, but not everything has been that bad. Also, Marvel is transitioning into a new era. It reached its peak with Endgame back in 2019. It's going to take time to get going again. So here are my thoughts on the current state of Marvel.

Season 2 of Bad Batch is now in the books. The finale did not disappoint. It was intense, unpredictable, and most of all...emotional. The show's story took a turn in the right direction. The finale sets up a more serious tone for season 3. Here are my thoughts.

Originally, I had no plans to play Hogwarts Legacy. However, after watching reviews and hearing a friend talk it up, I decided to try it out. The game is amazing for many reason, but in my review, I'll tell the main reason why this game is fun and successful.

I have had some conflicting thoughts recently about the way Star Wars stories are being told. We continue to see main characters be shelved from time to time for the sake of other characters and plot points. Stories also feel rushed and disjointed. I'm trying to be patient, but every show has done something controversial that frustrates me. I do like the shows that we are getting. I just wish...

I'm feeling a bit nostalgia in this video. I grew up during the time when World War 2 games were heavily present. I played quite a few of them and I have some very fond memories. Some of my favorites included Medal of Honor and Brothers in Arms. I talk about these games and why they were so special. I also give my thoughts on why I think World War 2 games would work in the modern era of gaming...