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Send us Fan Mail Nintendo & Sony each offered their own stark reminder to the dangers that a digital-only future can present; as each company removed the option of purchasing digital software on their family of hardware -- though the two situations differ in terms of reasoning. Nevertheless, each highlights a growing concern about how long we, the consumer, may have access to our digital game...

Send us Fan Mail A new report from Bloomberg has corroborated many of the key points we have shared in recent weeks; those being a new SoC equipped with DLSS features to achieve a 4K gaming experience. However, a key point of contention remain: release date. While Bloomberg remains firm on a 2021 holiday release, we explain why this release date is likely to change due to the growing uncertainty i...

Send us Fan Mail It is no secret that Nintendo is busy preparing new hardware; but the question remains: what will it be and when will it be revealed? While we are confident Nintendo is working on a revision equipped with a new SoC & 4K features with DLSS support; one must consider an alternative angle in which a secondary model makes an appearance in advance of such a major hardware change. E...

Send us Fan Mail A new report from Bloomberg has surfaced which, seemingly, sheds new light on the long-rumored Nintendo Switch Pro. Or does it? We examine the report, breakdown multiple outcomes and consider the possibility of the report implying the existence of a non-Switch Pro revision for 2021 holiday launch. Furthermore, will the Nintendo Switch Pro host exclusive games? We explain how and w...

Send us Fan Mail Sony held their first 'State of Play' of 2021 and the presentation gave fans a fresh look at several upcoming releases, as well as a number of new announcement; including, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for the PS5. How do we feel about the game's new episode being exclusive to PlayStation 5?  Furthermore, Sony is beginning to wind down production of original gam...

Send us Fan Mail Sony's first 'State of Play' presentation of 2021 has fans bursting with excitement and we discuss our predictions for the show and why the time is right for Final Fantasy 7 Remake to make an appearance on the PlayStation 5. What other surprises are planned? Could we see Elden Ring? Or the long-rumored Silent Hill? One of Sony's flagship 2021 releases, Gran Tur...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo has hosted the first Nintendo Direct in over a year & expectations were high; but did Nintendo deliver? We discuss our thoughts on the recent Nintendo Direct presentation & how the show has given us a better idea of what to expect in 2021 from Nintendo. Furthermore, two recent bits of news seem to suggest Nintendo may be building to replicating their 2017 success...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo have issued an official statement concerning when they may discuss the release potential of a Switch Pro & the company is coming off a historic year in terms of both hardware and software sales. We discuss when Nintendo is most likely to announce their Switch Pro revision plans & why the timing makes sense. Furthermore, we dive into both the recent hardware and so...

Send us Fan Mail Despite Microsoft's recent backtracking, the company has made it clear that Xbox Live Gold is a relic of their past & their new focus it on GamePass. We analyze the original Xbox Live Gold price increase announcement, the real reasons as to why it happens, why they reversed course on the initiative so quickly, and discuss why Xbox Live Gold may be an albatross around thei...

Send us Fan Mail A new lawsuit has been filed against Nintendo in regards to the ongoing matter of JoyCon drift. Lawsuits have been filed in the United States & France; with a new lawsuit being filed in Québec, Canada earlier this month.  The plaintiff, citing numerous repairs and replacements, seeks to obtain compensation for consumers who bought the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite g...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo and the Switch Pro is going to be an on-going conversation throughout much of 2021 & a recent datamine leak has found its way to the discussion spotlight. Does the datamined information shed light on the Switch Pro? Or is there more to the story? We explore the numerous options the development profile may represent & come to a number of exciting conclusions.   Sup...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo's 2021 is now underway & they have already made headlines with a recent acquisition; however, that is just the start to what has the makings to be a banner year for the company. Fans have a lot to look forward not just in the 2021 calendar year, but Nintendo's upcoming fiscal year -- April 1, 2021 thru March 31, 2022. We discuss what we anticipate from Ninte...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo Switch Pro rumors have once again surfaced & may deserve our attention. While the information is exciting, does it have foundation based in reality? We breakdown the information & discuss if the concept could become a pathway worthy of exploration for Nintendo moving forward with the current Nintendo hardware line.  Furthermore, Nintendo of America's Doug Bow...

Send us Fan Mail CDPR's highly anticipated release, Cyberpunk 2077, has launched on PC, PS4, Xbox One and is backwards compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X; but the game is far from the quality standard gamers have come to expect from such a high profile release.  Due to deceptive marketing tactics & straight up lies, the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 has been less an exercise in patience &am...

Send us Fan Mail The Game Awards are upon us & that means it is time to give our predictions on what Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony may have planned in terms of reveals during the show. Will we finally see The Initiative's take on Perfect Dark? Will Nintendo share a new trailer for Breath of the Wild 2? And will Sony finally get loud with a Silent Hill for PS5 reveal?  Furthermore, we go i...

Send us Fan Mail PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X | Series S have fallen victim to online scalpers, but there is a bigger problem beyond the consumer being denied access to these new pieces of hardware. We discuss how the consumer holds the power over these PS5 scalpers & how these resellers not only hurt the consumer, but also the impacts these resellers have on the entire industry. Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Capcom recently became the victims of a data breach & a mountain of information from the company -- ranging from personnel files to their software roadmap for 2021. With several unannounced titles mentioned in the files, as well as intents to bring announced games to other platforms, the leak is heavy; however, in the planning for 2021 releases,  there is one noticeable omissi...

Send us Fan Mail The PlayStation 5 has launched & many are excited for Sony's latest hardware. With an innovative new controller & a strong launch lineup of first-party releases, the PlayStation 5 has a fresh feeling to it; but are the games serving as distractions to other issues? While an impressive piece of hardware, certain areas of the PS5 feel incomplete. Are these concerns just...

Send us Fan Mail The dawning of a new console generation is upon us, with Microsoft serving as the creator. However, something is amiss with this console genesis, at least on Microsoft and the Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S side of things. When compared to previous next-gen introductions, the new line of Xbox hardware has a noticeable problem: software. Is this a reason for pause? Should you qu...

Send us Fan Mail The Nintendo Switch hardware is expecting a new arrival in 2021 with the release a revision of the hybrid model, but could Nintendo release another formfactor? Some industry analysts think Nintendo should drop the hybrid and favor the Lite; but we think Nintendo should add another form: home console.  With Cloud Versions of select software now available on Switch in all regions, w...

Send us Fan Mail Nintendo have enjoyed strong sales in 2020; but this is the calm before the storm that awaits in 2021. With a hardware revision poised for release & hotly anticipated sequels set for launch, the Nintendo Switch is in the perfect position to deliver a year that rivals 2017 in terms of first-party output. Factor in third-party support & 2021 could be one of the strongest yea...

Send us Fan Mail The subject matter of crunch in gaming has been an ongoing topic of conversation throughout 2020 & it has once again surfaced due to mandated crunch at CD Projekt Red in regards to the development of Cyberpunk 2077. However, the crunch culture isn't exclusive to CDPR. In fact, it permeates through the entire industry. We talk with a developer about their own personal expe...

Send us Fan Mail Sony have officially detailed their backwards compatibility solution for the PlayStation 5 and it is more promising than expected. Touting support of over 4,000 games on launch day, the PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility plan is similar to what Microsoft has crafted for Xbox Series X; but one company still holds an advantage.  How does the PlayStation 5 compare to the Xbox Seri...

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft has been transparent & open about many of their initiatives with the Xbox Series X and Series S -- including their backwards compatibility solution. With media getting their hands-on the Xbox Series X, we now know how the platform will handle backwards compatibility & enhance our old games. Does this feature provide the Series X with a system selling advantage ov...

Send us Fan Mail The Nintendo Switch "Pro" is back in the news due to three occurrences over the last week: a retail listing, a Nintendo of America job posting, and a Twitter rumor. Do any of them provide substantial information? Or are all three just random events that provide little to no new insight about Nintendo's 2021 Switch revision? Furthermore, Sony's marketing is once...