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Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. There’s no doubt about it that cloud gaming is the future. From Project xCloud to Google Stadia and everything in between; it’s only just begun. But are we ready for it in 2020? This week, Mike and I sit down and try to answer that question. Is Microsoft putting a higher emphasis on cloud gaming than the public is ready for? Will Project Lockhart end up being a xCloud box? Plus, Bungie is removing paid loot boxes from Destiny 2...kinda. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!        

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. It’s official: we now know what those juicy specs and features are for Microsoft’s premiere next gen system: the Xbox Series X. This week, we dive into what those features and specs look like, from a massive amount of teraflops, to a state of the art custom SSD, to what Microsoft is coining “Smart Delivery” for getting the best version of a game the first time to you, we leave no stone left unturned. Plus, after becoming the new home for popular streamers like Ninja and Shroud, is Mixer facing troubling times? Also, Phil Spencer is wanting to be more open with the time commitment issues facing game development and crunch culture to help combat it. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!      

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With the  critical and commercial success of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Marvel’s Spider-Man, Disney isn’t wanting the trend to slow down anytime soon. The entertainment giant recently stated they’re wanting to partner with more developer to tell unique stories with their IP, which has a lot of people using the phrase “what if”. So this week, Mike and I sit down to do just that, by examining how Disney has recently found the recipe for success by outsourcing game development, how diverse that back catalog is with the recent 20th Century Fox acquisition, and of course, who would make a match made in heaven when developing these titles. Plus, Rainbow Six Siege is officially launching on Xbox Series X, but what does that mean for the current player base? Also, Remedy Entertainment is working on multiple new projects (cough, cough, please be an Alan Wake sequel cough cough) ...cough ugh excuse me, something in my throat...anyways...including a new service based title. We put on our tin foils hats to try to figure out what they might be working on. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!    

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. For decades, Rockstar Games has been one of gaming’s greatest entities, known for their mesh of stellar gameplay and incredible world building. But for the first time since the publisher’s inception, one of its founding members and one of gaming development’s most prolific names, Dan Houser, will not be along for the ride into next gen starting in March. So, it begs the question, what does that mean for the future of Rockstar Games? So this week, Adam and I sit down to talk about the legacy of Rockstar Games, and how integral Dan Houser’s narrative touch was to that success, and what a future without his iconic satirical touch could look like for the New York based gaming giant. Plus, Anthem is officially getting revamped, but does Bioware still have the magic touch to pull it off? Also, Phil Spencer forecasts bold and brash reveals with the Xbox Series X in the coming months. Don't fret, we’ll break down all of the details, and much more. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!  

📲 Travis White: twitter.com/travless_ 📲

📲 Mike Pipak: twitter.com/toysxldier 📲

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. 2020 is looking to be one of the biggest and best years in gaming, from the launch of next gen consoles, to massive titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Halo Infinite dropping, it’s bound to be crazy. With a crazy ride ahead of us, we decided we should make the journey a bit more interesting. So this week, we’re holding the draft of the Game Pass Gamecast’s first annual Fantasy Critic Games League. Not familiar with Fantasy Critic Games? Imagine fantasy football meshed with the most anticipated game releases. Don’t worry, we’ll fill you in on it, so you can play along too. Plus, while Sony and Nintendo are still heavily on the radar for Microsoft, Phil Spencer is saying that their eyes are also heavily fixed on two other entities in the industry. Also, is WB Montreal’s rumored upcoming Batman game a soft reboot? Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!

📲 Travis White: twitter.com/travless_ 📲

📲 Mike Pipak: twitter.com/toysxldier 📲

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With major releases surrounding the Halo and Doom franchises this year, there’s one thread that seems to connect them: being apart of a reboot process. This week, Adam and I sit down to try to figure out makes a “good” reboot for series, and when exactly is it justifiable to proceed with a clean slate in monumental franchises like Halo, Doom, and even Gears of War. Should aesthetic or gameplay be emphasized more? What about previous critical response? We try to figure out the magic formula. Plus, some clarifications to the rumored trouble in paradise for the development of current gen versions of Cyberpunk 2077, and are we getting a new entry in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series? Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!

📲 Travis White: twitter.com/travless_ 📲

📲 Mike Pipak: twitter.com/toysxldier 📲

📲 Adam Marsh: twitter.com/ac_marshy 📲

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With new job listings from Bethesda Game Studios suggesting that the newest entry in the legendary Elder Scrolls franchise has finally entered full on production, along with the potential of a full reveal of the mysterious new IP Starfield right around the corner, it feels as though the once beloved game developer has arrived at a cross roads. What will the future of Bethesda look like heading into next gen? Can they knock off the rust and bring back acclaim to their name as a game developer after the disastrous launch of Fallout 76? We try to see what the future holds for the Rockville, Maryland developer. Plus, it looks as though Xbox may be looking to claim a gaming stake in the land of the rising sun. We’ll explain what Phil Spencer is up to in Japan, along with much more. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!          

📲 Travis White: twitter.com/travless_ 📲

📲 Mike Pipak: twitter.com/toysxldier 📲

📲 Adam Marsh: twitter.com/ac_marshy 📲

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With Sony now confirmed to skip E3 for the second year in a row, a big question remains: what’s the message from Microsoft? This week, we dive into how Microsoft should position the conversation around the next generation of Xbox moving throughout the year and more importantly, the message surrounding it with its biggest competitor once again opting out of one of the biggest gaming press events of the year. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!        

📲 Travis White: twitter.com/travless_ 📲

📲 Mike Pipak: twitter.com/toysxldier 📲

📲 Adam Marsh: twitter.com/ac_marshy 📲

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With 2020, the year where all of our nerdy ass dreams come true in gaming, now here and more info on the next gen consoles and games dropping any second, there’s one studio in the Xbox Games Studios family that is still shrouded in mystery: The Initiative. This week, we try to connect the dots like Charlie in It’s Always Sunny to what the newest homebred Microsoft studio is up to, and try to pinpoint what exactly a “AAAA” game looks like. Plus, we potentially have statistical graphical power nailed down thanks to a certain AMD leaker for both the Xbox Series X and the Playstation 5, so if you want to hear about those sexy ass teraflops, then you’ve came to the right place. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!      

📲 Travis White: twitter.com/travless_ 📲

📲 Mike Pipak: twitter.com/toysxldier 📲

📲 Adam Marsh: twitter.com/ac_marshy 📲

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Now that 2019 has come and gone, it’s time to finally talk about our Game of the Year picks. In a year where gamers have been treated to a ton of spectacular experiences, it’s time for us to figure out which ones we believe stands above the rest. Plus, be sure to listen up on how you can have your voice heard regarding our choices by voting on the GPGC Gamer’s Choice Award after the episode airs. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be the first to listen to new episodes as soon as they drop every Friday!    

📲 Travis White: twitter.com/travless_ 📲

📲 Mike Pipak: twitter.com/toysxldier 📲

📲 Adam Marsh: twitter.com/ac_marshy 📲