Welcome to Checkpoint, a segment from the authors here at LevelSave designed to quickly let you know what is on our minds, how we are reacting to current news and trends, and some looks into content coming soon from LevelSave.com.
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Quick Take: Xbox Game Pass
Early yesterday Microsoft announced their new subscription initiative, the Xbox Game Pass, to the horror of Gamestop investors everywhere. It’s an interesting move for the company, and is clearly building off the wildly successful EA Access program offered on PCs and Xbox Ones. Many are quick to call this program the “Netflix of Gaming”, which is fairly accurate considering the ease of use and the rotating library of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games they plan to...
Checkpoint 2/22 – Nintendo-Free(ish)
Welcome to Checkpoint, a segment from the authors here at LevelSave designed to quickly let you know what is on our minds, how we are reacting to current news and trends, and some looks into content coming soon from LevelSave.com. February 22, 2017 We have been focusing on Nintendo a little too much lately. What is the rest of the industry up to? Checkpoints: Horizon Zero Dawn reviews have been pouring out and it looks like the game is a hit. Currently sitting at a solid...
Checkpoint 2/17: Play War Anywhere
Welcome to Checkpoint, a segment from the authors here at LevelSave designed to quickly let you know what is on our minds, how we are reacting to current news and trends, and some looks into content coming soon from LevelSave.com.
Opinion: What is Backwards Compatibility, Anyway?
Timothy Wedel gave us a great look into how PlayStation Now works (sometimes), and its an experience that mirrors my own when I gave it a go on the Vita. In short, it has a huge amount of potential and should evolve nicely as Sony continues to put development support into it. Right now, however, it’s not a pleasant experience the majority of the time. Sony put a lot of effort into the system in hopes of it serving as “backwards compatibility” for older...
Checkpoint 2/13: Backwards Incompatible
Welcome to Checkpoint, a segment from the authors here at LevelSave designed to quickly let you know what is on our minds, how we are reacting to current news and trends, and some looks into content coming soon from LevelSave.com. February 13, 2017 Are enhanced ports and PS Now enough when going up against near full backwards compatibility? Checkpoints: Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima addressed whether the Switch will be backwards compatible with Wii U games or not...
LS Talks: Microsoft’s E3 Press Conference – E3 2016
Austin, Philip, and Gevin sit down to discuss Microsoft’s E3 2016 Press Conference, Project Scorpio, the Xbox One S, and more.
Ghost Recon: Wildlands releasing March 7th, 2017 – E3 2016
Preorder the Dishonored 2 Collector’s Edition While You Can
Preorders for the Collector’s Edition of Arkane’s Dishonored 2 went live last night, and Bethesda is telling us they’ll be going just as fast as Fallout 4’s Pip-Boy edition. According to Amazon, the Dishonored 2 Collector’s Edition features: Corvo Attano’s Mask Replica and Stand. Emily Kaldwin’s Ring Replica and Display Box. This wearable replica of Emily’s ring is constructed of zinc alloy and includes a premium, embossed...
Microsoft’s E3 Conference Did Not Impress – and that’s a problem
Microsoft just wrapped up their 2016 E3 press conference – what they said would be their biggest event since the launch of the Xbox 360 – and I am sorely unimpressed. What we saw at Microsoft’s conference was cool, sure. Forza Horizons 3 looks beautiful, Gears of War 4 is going to be great, Marcus looks terrifyingly hellish, and all those indie games sure look swell. But our biggest announcements of the day included two new Xbox’s – neither of...