Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Rainbow Six continues to dominate both the competitive and casual FPS scene with over 15 million new players added this past year alone. While all seems golden on the front, a big question has left fans of the series puzzled: just what the hell is Rainbow Six Quarantine and is it still coming out? This week, we dissect the fresh info on the franchise’s newest entry, and why it’s once thought new title “Parasite” isn’t actually it at all. Does the series have the ability to support a PvE stand alone experience without cannibalizing Ubisoft’s similar offerings like the Division? We break down what it all means. Plus, the professional flirtation between Sega and Microsoft has been on display for quite some time, and along with it naturally comes rumors of the latter acquiring the former and it doesn’t seem like that’s slowing down, after praise comes from Sega on the implementation of their titles within the Game Pass service. Does this add more fuel to the fire, or will we continue to see a second party movement from the Japanese gaming giant with Microsoft? Also, we’ve got a fresh new look at the web version of xCloud,new info on a new premium headset for the Xbox Series X & S 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. Through its rollercoaster development, Halo Infinite still remains Microsoft’s headline title for the first year of the Xbox Series X’s life and beyond with its supposed 10 year plan. But it doesn’t sound like that’s the only thing coming from the Halo universe. This week, we examine the new reports surrounding the second Halo project we previously reported on that developer 343 Industries has in the pipeline. Does a new Halo Wars seem to fit the bill, after its rumored existence last year? What does the bandwidth of the franchise look like for the genres it can support given its current state in the zeitgeist of gaming? We dig around and try to make sense of it all. Plus, CD Projekt RED seems to have been the victim of a recent ransomware attack, which saw the selling of some of its franchises’ source codes including the Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. What end goal comes with paying the rumored hefty $7 million dollar price tag for source codes of already backed up titles, outside of cheats? Also, Microsoft has announced the creation of a new subsidiary to coincide with their acquisition of ZeniMax & Bethesda, called Vault. What does this mean for the state of the IP and their future, not to mention the ever evolving discourse surrounding their exclusivity? 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 Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has surprisingly become one of the most anticipated releases for many in 2021, after it was finally revealed late last year. While excitement has still stayed high on the project, many aspects and details regarding it have remained hidden as its Spring release date has begun to creep up. That is until recently. This week, we examine the new info dump regarding the remastered versions of Bioware’s legendary trilogy, why it feels to be somewhere caught between a remake and a remaster, and what Bioware has to do to ensure the Legendary Edition helps cement Mass Effect’s future in the eyes of its fans. Plus, Drew Murray, Design Director on The Initiative’s new Perfect dark entry is stepping away from his position within the studio. While career fluidity in the games industry is common, should fans of the upcoming reimagining be a bit concerned regarding the future of the project with Murray’s exit, or is it’s seemingly long dev cycle a big enough safety net for the vision of this game? Also, the Embracer Group is officially acquiring Borderlands development studio Gearbox to the tune of $1.3 billion dollars. What does this mean for the future of the Frisco-based studio and their long running IPs like Borderlands and Brothers in Arms? 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. Activision studio Vicarious Visions has been on quite the roll of late. From their outstanding work on the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy remake collection to most recently developing the critically acclaimed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 remake, the Albany studio has really stood out in Activision’s stable of studio. But with recent restructuring within the gaming giant, it looks as though that success hasn’t been rewarded in the way many would’ve liked to see: with Vicarious Visions now becoming a permanent support studio for Blizzard. This week, we try to make heads or tails of Activision’s decision to position one of their fan favorite studios of recent memory, to a studio focused on providing additional help to Blizzard projects compared to their own, and with the studio rumored to now be a crucial asset to the development of the long rumored Diablo 2 remake, how fans of both the studio and the genre defining IP should approach the news. Plus, we’ve got new details regarding IO Interactive’s James Bond 007 project and where it fits into the lineage of the espionage titan. What does an IO developed Bond game have to do to provide an espionage experience that finds the heart of Britain's favorite fictional son? Also, we’ve now new Halo Infinite info coming on a monthly basis, we roundup reviews on the Medium, 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. As more time goes on, we are beginning to learn that the story of Cyberpunk 2077’s development hasn’t been written in pencil, but instead pen, as more allegations of low pay, excessive crunch, and what appears to be an additional two year release window seem to have all been on the table. So this week, we examine these new reports brought forth, what this looks like for the legacy of CD Projekt Red, why such a drastic disconnect has developed between its staff and management, and why the once expected evolutionary experience lost its vision? Also, a new Resident Evil Showcase has been revealed, and with it comes new details for not only the upcoming Resident Evil Village, but a few surprises as well. Missed out on the announcements? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Plus, Team Ninja, the storied developer of both the Ninja Gaiden and Nioh series is working on a new title, but unfortunately for Mike, it doesn’t look to be a new entry in either of the previously mentioned franchises. With that being the case, then what are they working on? What does the next step in development for Team Ninja look like? 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. MachineGames, known best for their development on the newest iteration of the Wolfenstein series, has received praise for their ability to tell interesting narrative with bombastic set pieces in first person shooters. But the Swedish developer is set to put that skill set to the test, in a direction that many weren’t predicting: by developing a new Indiana Jones game. This week, we look at what make MachineGames the right fit for the project, compared to the plethora of other studios that Microsoft acquired from Bethesda, how their craftsmanship on the FPS genre translate to a potential action adventure title, and the obvious elephant in the room: will this be the first big exclusive for the Xbox Series X from a Bethesda studio? Plus, the Lucas Film gaming division of Disney has rebranded itself as LucasFilm Games to kick off the year, and a long with it the announcement of a new open world Star Wars title with Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment. What does a potential open world multiplayer Star Wars title look like from the acclaimed developer of the Division, and what does this mean for the successful titles such as Jedi Fallen Order within their current exclusivity deal with EA? Also, is Fall Guys coming to Game Pass, Microsoft reveals a new color option for their Xbox controller, an update to Hogwarts Legacy, 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. The new year is finally upon us, and as we finally close the book on the bottomless pit of negativity that was 2020, we turn our attention to 2021. Specifically what Microsoft has in store for us. This week, we examine what many are calling Series X’s true launch year, 2021, and what the green brand is bringing to the table for its stable of fans. What exclusives that aren’t dated do we think sneak in? Will the lineup help set a better course for exclusive content on Xbox? Do we begin to see the future of Bethesda and Microsoft take shape with new looks at games? We try and map it out. Plus, a new survey from Microsoft wants your feedback on the new Xbox controller, and are even asking if more features akin to PS5’s DualSense controller should be implemented. Should concerns regarding the controller be a major sticking point right now for Microsoft? Also, while Xbox has had a long and prosperous life since its launch almost twenty years ago, things weren’t as concrete heading towards launch, which even included acquisition conversations with Nintendo that weren’t as positive. But was it the right move all along? All of this & 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. As the shitshow that is 202 finally wraps up, it’s that time again where we look back on what we loved the most in the gaming world in 2020. That’s right, it’s Game of the Year time, but this time with a little bit of a twist. What games stood out to us? What moments in games made us ecstatic? We dive deep into the best of the best of the year that was 2020. Also, the Resident Evil movie has wrapped up filming, more legal issues within the world of CD Projekt RED and Cyberpunk 2077, 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. Cyberpunk 2077’s abysmal launch continues to be the biggest story in gaming. From it’s misinformed return policy pushed by CD Projekt RED, which in turn cause Sony to pull the game from its digital store & Microsoft to accept all refund attempts, to the potential of a class action lawsuit towards CD Projekt RED for misrepresentation of what the game is, the story seems to never end for the Polish developer. So this week, we catch you up on all of the latest news regarding Cyberpunk 2077 and what the hell can even be done, if anything, to change the narrative of the game over time. Has CD Projekt RED fully fallen from grace with their fans? Plus Among Us has set an all time record for monthly users, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down (especially with its addition to Game Pass for PC). Can the indie darling keep the momentum and become the game that is a true liaison to different sects within gaming and entertainment. All of this and much more on the newest holly, jolly episode of the Game Pass Gamecast!

Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Cyberpunk 2077 is out in the wild and the discussion surrounding the game has been anything but unanimous. From the completely disastrous, and frankly unplayable, state that the console version of the game was shipped in, to the poor communication between CD Projekt Red and its consumers, and the complete debacle of refunding those who felt the desire to do so, it’s not been the launch many envisioned for the famed Polish developer’s next massive open world title. But the conversation many are struggling the most with: is the game itself a disappointment? This week, we try to answer that very question and what the road ahead looks like for CD Projekt Red. Is the base gameplay strong enough to invest the time that many expected the game to demand? Will CD Projekt Red have retained trust in its fan base by the time the next Witcher installment releases? Is this the most disastrous launch in modern gaming history for a game of this scale? Plus, The Initiative’s first project has been revealed and with it comes the return of Joanna Dark and the Perfect Dark franchise. But is rebooting an established IP the right move for a new studio’s initial project, and does the Perfect Dark IP have the weight to potentially be a tentpole franchise for Microsoft? Also, new Resident Evil 8 info has leaked, leading to new screenshots of the upcoming horror title to be officially released by Capcom. But does the Resident Evil franchise have the bandwidth to cover multiple styles of titles such as franchises like Mario and Zelda?