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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...

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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...

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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. 

Editorials

Opinion: What is Backwards Compatibility, Anyway?

Update, November 2026: Looking for what actually plays on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 today? See our Backwards Compatibility Explained guide. James’s original 2017 piece follows. 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...

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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...

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Checkpoint 2/3: Production Run

Welcome to Checkpoint, a new regular 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. 

E3 2015 • News

Black Ops 3 DLC & Beta-First On Playstation

Sony E3 2015 marks the worldwide reveal of Call of Duty: Black Op 3’s campaign. Treyarch’s popular iteration to the Call of Duty franchise is being shown off on a Sony stage! Call of Duty appearing on the main stage of a Sony Press conference is a first for the franchise, but a pattern when compared to Activision and Sony’s treatment of Destiny and its DLC. Black Ops 3 multiplayer trailer was also revealed, complete with wall-running, teleporting, and...

E3 2015 • News

Final Fantasy 7 Remake & World Of Final Fantasy Reveal

World premieres of  two new Final Fantasy titles are revealed at the Sony E3 2015 press event. World of Final Fantasy, a chibi-like version of the Final Fantasy was shown off and you will play it first on Playstation 4 & Playstation Vita in 2016. In a “one more thing ” fashion Square Enix and Sony reveal Final Fantasy 7 Remake FINALLY!  (cue the roaring applause) Final Fantasy 7 Remake is coming first to Playstation 4. Confirming that this title will be...

E3 2015 • News

Street Fighter 5 New Char. & Beta Revealed

Up next Sony E3 Sony Press conference 2015  is console exclusive Street Fighter 5. Street Fighter 5 was shown with gorgeous new gameplay. Two new characters were confirmed for the popular fighting game.   Cammy and Birdie have joined the roster and look like forces to be reckoned with.  No firm release date revealed yet. It is currently still slated for March 2016. However, Sony did announce a public beta which hits on July 23rd for Playstation...