Rated R For Rants

In this episode I discuss the upcoming price increase for next gen triple A games. I go over the industry's reasons for the increase and why they are all invalid and pointless. Why I think games should stay the same price and what it will mean if we let the video game industry to get away with this.

In this episode I discuss and look back at the previous four console generations. Seeing what games these consoles had to offer at their initial launch. Going over every console from the PS1, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and Xbox up to the newest in the PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch. Judging what console at the time would have gotten my purchase and won the launch window. I do this to try and make an informed decision on the purchase of the newest upcoming consoles. To see if it is worth purchasing at launch or waiting till later. What better way to look into the future than glancing back to the past. 

In this episode I break down all my thoughts on The Last of Us Part II. I go over the positives and the negatives that includes gameplay, story, and much more! After the masterclass that was the original this was one of my most anticipated games of this year. The game got tons of criticism before release and I wanted to go in and make a full unbiased opinion for myself. Find out if I think the game is good, bad, or average.

In this episode I discuss the newly announced Control Ultimate edition. Why this makes the company look bad and how other games do similar things. How it is better for the consumer to wait to purchase new games despite what the industry is telling you. The fact that so many games release as a hollow shell of what we were promised then promise a resolution in form of road maps. Being an early adopter is anti consumer.

In this episode I discuss what is currently the popular trends in gaming and how much it has effected the rest of the game industry. I compare the effect that previous trends had compared to current ones. Why the new popular trends are causing ripples that are negatively effecting the industry and ultimately consumers. How we can change things for the better where better and more unique games are being made.

In this episode I discuss how physical media is slowly phasing out. How the time it took for movies and music to go out of style opposed to video games. Nostalgia plays a big role in their continence so why do movies and music not elicit the same response? The future of how people move forward with video game purchasing and consumption. The major up and downsides to physical, digital, and streaming games.

In this episode I go over the recent Xbox Games Showcase. What I think of all of the releases that Xbox has revealed. As long with how I think Xbox will do in the next console generation. How I think Microsoft should take a page out of Sega's play book and get out of the console market. Also the recent drop of the year payment tier of Xbox Live Gold and why I think that was done.

In this episode I discuss the last few entries into the Pokemon series such as Pokemon Sword/Shield, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, Pokemon Sun/Moon, and more! I go over how I got into Pokemon in my younger years. The direction the franchise is headed and how I think they should proceed. 

In this episode I go over the history of Destiny. How the game evolved from its launch in 2014 to modern Destiny 2. How the desire to chase rewards and play activities has altered, I go over the separation from Activision and the latest big announcement stream. How the different times in Destiny's lifespan has resulted in many different feelings toward the series. 

In this episode I discuss Ubisoft's influence on the industry and how their business practices are spreading to the rest of the industry. Why I think this is causing harm to the overall quality of video games. Give examples of the direction the industry should be headed.