Game Pass Gamecast

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. There’s no denying that Halo Infinite is now Microsoft’s marque game set to release this year for second year in a row. One of the biggest changes coming to the franchise is its return to PC as one of the two primary platforms, and now we finally have confirmation that the game will in fact support both crossplay and cross progression between both console and PC. This week, we examine what this means to the franchise moving forward, specifically from a support standpoint. Will this help solve the issues when it comes to keeping a thriving player base for Halo? Does this potentially hurt the potential of a competitive scene for the franchise? Also, Epic and Apple are back at it again (this time with Xbox Game Streaming), Resident Evil Village’s upcoming demo gets an extension, and much more coming up on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. The battle between Microsoft and Apple over Xbox’s cloud gaming service has been raging for quite some time now, with the latter’s guidelines forcing the former to find a new way to offer its service to its users on iOS devices. but since learning that Microsoft plans to to launch the service via Apple’s web browser, fans have been awaiting to get their chance to test it out and it looks like that time is now. This week, we get you caught up on the latest news of Microsoft bringing cloud gaming to iOS devices and PCs in a new limited beta. Are you expecting a smooth service out the gate? How will the browser integration work? We set the stage for you so you’re ready to give it a go. Plus, we’ve got a ton of new info on Resident Evil Village, Jeff Kaplan departs Blizzard, nukes are finally going off in Warzone, and much more, coming up on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Hideo Kojima has been one of the most prolific and iconic designers within the gaming industry for decades, ranging from his legendary Metal Gear Solid franchise to most recently 2019’s Death Stranding. Not only has he been tied to some of gaming’s greatest franchises, he’s also been intrinsically connected to the PlayStation brand, but that could possibly change to a different console line soon: Xbox. This week, we examine the rumors of Microsoft attempting to reach a publishing deal with Kojima Productions for their next game, and just what that could mean for the green team. How could this affect both the presence of Xbox within Japan and its relationships with Japanese developers? Could we potentially see a reimagining of the cancelled Silent Hill reboot through a deal with Konami? And just what the hell does this game look like? Plus, Epic Games seems to be losing quite a bit of money from the Epic Games Store, BioShock 4 may be going open world, and much more, coming up on the newest jam packed episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. For the first time in the series history, MLB the Show is coming to the Xbox ecosystem, and both gaming and baseball fans alike are hyped. But in a crazy turn of events, it’s release has just gotten even bigger with the game coming to Xbox Game Pass on the day of its release. This week, we break down the crazy development with the PlayStation Studios published and Sony San Diego developed title and how coming to its home team’s competition at an extremely low price may send reverberations throughout the industry. What does this mean for the future of licensed IP in gaming with exclusivity deals? Does this have the ability to spark a new trend? And how does this position the narrative of Game Pass that it may not be sustainable from Sony’s view, after CEO Jim Ryan just stated those very words? Also, EA patents a new dynamic difficult system, Diablo 2 Resurrected starts its technical alpha this week, Apex Legends finally seems to get some Titanfall love, and much more, coming up on the newest jam packed episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. For years now, backwards compatibility has been a feature staple within Microsoft’s line of gaming hardware, and with the newest console generation underway, it seems that isn’t slowing down, including the addition of backwards compatible titles heading to the xCloud streaming service. But while it’s a nice feature for fans of the ecosystem to have, one thing Microsoft may be doing is helping the industry with an issue that many have worries in: game preservation. This week, we explore Microsoft’s newest additions to the xCloud service, and why the preservation of original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles is something that Microsoft seems to be getting ahead of to avoid potentially putting their IP at historical risk down the road. Also, the original source code for Ninja Gaiden Black may be lost forever, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare gets a surprising new update, a new line of headphones for your Series X costs as much as the system, and much more, coming up on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Microsoft has been on a bit of a spending spree over the past few years, picking up tons of studios and even publishers to show their increased commitment to gaming. But now it looks like they may just be picking an entity that seems to be a central piece to every modern gamer’s set up: Discord. This week, we tackle the latest buzz surrounding reports that Microsoft is currently in talks to acquire the gaming-centered communication giant, and what that could potentially mean for the rest of the industry. Does the downfall of Mixer still give fans hesitation over the tech giant’s ability to properly handle software and services? Plus, a new leaked date for Halo Infinite’s release date may be floating around, Xbox Live is no more (well, sort of), and much, much more, coming up on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Square Enix just wrapped up their first of multiple digital events of the year, and we’ve got updates on some of the biggest games coming from the long time publisher including a new look at the upcoming entry into the Life is Strange franchise. But is their approach a good barometer for what we can expect from their peers in terms of messaging moving forward? This week, we examine all of their big announcements, plus discuss what this event means for E3’s digital return this year. Do we see more publishers follow suit, as the ESa continues to find out what the future holds for the once staple media event in our industry? Plus, Activision Blizzard is currently processing layoffs for its live events sectors including in regards to both the OverWatch League Call of Duty World League, but at the same time, their CEO Bobby Kotick will be receiving a stock incentive bonus of up to $200 million this year. What message does this send to the rest of AAA gaming, as we continue to see executive flourish regardless of results, while developers and other departments receive the worst of this? Also, another day, another Xbox VR rumor begins to float around. Do we ever see Mcirosoft truly take the dive into VR, now that their peers at Sony have confirmed they will be introducing a PSVR 2? All of this and much more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. The "T"’s have been crossed, the "I"’s have been dotted, the ink is dry, which means it’s official: Microsoft has officially finalized their purchase ZeniMax, and in turn Bethesda. So now that one of gaming’s most popular entities is within the Xbox fold, the biggest question remains: What’s next? This week, we explore the acquisition of Bethesda, and with it now finalized, what the future truly can look like with the Rockville, MD publisher & developer, and not to mention their long list of subsidiaries including iD Software, Arkane, MachineGames, and more. When do we expect to see the full backlog of Bethesda titles on Game Pass? Do we envision Bethesda maintaining their identity and have the look of a stand alone figure even now in an acquired position, and of course, the biggest elephant in the room: What franchises did Phil Spenser mean by saying “some” Bethesda titles will be exclusive to the Xbox ecosystem? Plus, Overwatch is getting some serious next gen upgrades for the Series X & S, your original Diablo 2 saves may be coming with you to the new Diablo 2: Resurrected, and much more coming up on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Elden Ring continues to be one of the industry’s most anticipated titles, after the tremendous critical acclaim that From Software’s titles have received over the years. At the same time almost nothing is officially known about it, aside from George RR Martin’s involvement via a CGI trailer in 2019. That is, until now. This week, we examine the recent footage and information leaking about From Software’s next epic and just what to make of the next step in the Soulsborne genre. Do the new forms of exploration advance the sometimes stoic presentation? Is the talk of internal delays a blessing in disguise in a new Covid world, and could we expect this at Microsoft’s rumored upcoming event? Plus, Epic Games is planning to acquire Mediatonic, the studio behind the smash hit Fall Guys. Outside of financial stability, are there other unforeseen benefits coming to the UK based studio now being under the Epic umbrella, and are there any potential pull backs? Also, a new Aliens title is coming this summer, the next Need for Speed takes a back seat at EA, and much more coming up on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Diablo hasn’t necessarily had the hottest of streaks over the past generation, capped off with the meme worthy announcement of Diablo Immortal for mobile. But with the recent announcements of not only Diablo 4 but the long rumored remaster of Diablo 2, has the narrative started to turn a corner for the better? This week, we look at the announcement of Diablo 2 Resurrected and what fans can expect given the Blizzard’s previous outings at remasters, and how its release could affect the community when it comes to supporting both itself and the upcoming fourth entry. Plus, after reports of its fate being decided soon, EA & Bioware have officially called it quits on development of Anthem’s revamped update. While it’s unfortunate to see the team’s hard work fade away, is their transition to focusing on Dragon Age 4’s developing in the best interest of Bioware, both internally and externally? Also, Techland is the latest studio to see allegations of poor work conditions towards its staff, specifically on the development of Dying Light 2. As the games industry continues to financially grow, are we starting to see more and more egos get in the way of proper management in general? All of this and much more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!