Tag: Microsoft
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 189: Its PlayStation vs. Xbox vs. the FTC, Final Fantasy XVI, and ROG Ally Handheld Impressions
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein share their thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI, give their impressions of the ROG Ally handheld PC, and break down what’s unfolded so far in Microsoft’s FTC hearing.
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Microsoft is Coming to a Theater Near You With Xbox FanFest
Microsoft is bringing an Xbox Games Showcase and a Starfield Direct to theaters near you this June.
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Microsoft Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by EU
After long discussions, the European Commission has approved the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Boss Rush Banter: How Will Nintendo Secure its Software After the Early Distribution of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?
How will leaked software affect future Nintendo game releases?
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Boss Rush Banter: Does Nintendo Have the Best 2023 First-Party Plans Compared to Microsoft and Sony?
Ed discuss why he thinks Nintendo first-party lineup release schedule is better than Microsoft and Sony at this time.
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E3 2023 is Officially Cancelled
E3 2023 has been canceled, an official statement by the ESA and ReedPop confirms. The event was scheduled for June 13-16 in Los Angeles.
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Sony Worries Microsoft May Release Buggy Call of Duty Game to PlayStation
Sony worries that Microsoft will release a glitchy version of the popular franchise.
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Xbox + Bethesda’s BIG GAMBIT — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 106
Xbox is setting the stage to try and make 2023 a year to never forget in the world of gaming and the Cross Roads crew talks about the high stakes involved for the unique showcase.
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Microsoft to Host Developer_Direct to Provide Updates on 2023 Games
Microsoft is set to host its first-ever Developer_Direct, providing updates on Redfall, Forza Motorsport, and other first-party titles.
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Cross Roads 2022 Year In Gaming — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 104
The Cross Roads crew talk about their favorite games they’ve played throughout 2022 and also engage in some serious (non-gaming) nerd banter.
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Microsoft, Call of Duty, and the FTC… — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 103
Will Microsoft be able to score their biggest win ever in gaming with the acquisition of Activision Blizzard or will the gaming giant have to go back to the drawing board following the lawsuit they received from the FTC?
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Our Predictions for The Game Awards 2022 — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 102
The Cross Roads crew gives their predictions and views on the biggest categories for this weeks’ The Game Awards show.
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Ragnarök and The Game Awards — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 101
Was it too soon for God of War Ragnarök to be included in the nominations for 2022’s The Game Awards or is it just “par for the course” in the gaming industry?
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100 Episodes!! — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 100
It took us a while but the 100th episode of Cross Roads has finally happened! LeRon, Stoy, and Andre are back for the milestone episode with a guest appearance from Cross Roads veteran Austin Campbell to celebrate the occasion.
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Tales of Symphonia Remastered Gets a February Release Date
Tales of Symphonia Remastered release date announced for early 2023.
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Doom Composer Issues Statement on Eternal OST Controversy, Accuses id Director Marty Stratton of Lying
Mick Gordon, award winning composer best known for his work on Doom (2016), Wolfenstein: The New Order, and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, has issued a lengthy statement regarding the controversy surrounding the Doom Eternal Original Soundtrack.
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Netflix to Adapt Gears of War into Live Action Film and Animated Series
The news comes on the 16th anniversary of the first Gears of War game releasing for the Xbox 360.
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That One Time We Rage Quit A Game… — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 98
Console gamers are not too thrilled about the lack of 60 frames per second choices in the current crop of next-gen games releasing for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Does performance matter enough for developers to take it seriously, or is there more to this situation?
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Next Gen Frame Breaker? — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 97
Console gamers are not too thrilled about the lack of 60 frames per second choices in the current crop of next-gen games releasing for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Does performance matter enough for developers to take it seriously, or is there more to this situation?
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Are Gaming Reviews Truly Trustworthy? — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 96
Fandom has acquired a large group of some of the most trusted websites that deliver us reviews of our favorite video games and other entertainment media and the Cross Roads crew discusses the possible repercussions.
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New Trailer, Release Date for Monster Hunter Inspired Game Wild Hearts
The title is a joint project between EA Originals and Koei Tecmo, and will arrive early next year.
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Why We Don’t Finish Games? — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 95
The Cross Roads team wonders why gamers have a hard time finishing their games and also talk about the moments where games made them emotional.
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State of Play, EA’s Opportunity, and PSVR 2 Gaming — The Cross Roads Game Podcast EPISODE 94
The crew is talking about last week’s State of Play along with the news surrounding Battlefield and Call of Duty, and much more!
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