Game Pass Gamecast
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. From series retrospectives, trending gaming topics, and probably a lot of bad sexual puns, the Game Pass Gamecast covers it all. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonusaccessory/support
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Episodes
343 Cancels Halo Infinite's Split-Screen Co-op Mode - Episode 166
September 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Halo Infinite's development and post-launch rollout has experienced some turmoil to say the least, and it looks as though another casualty has happened in the form of the game's split-screen co-op campaign mode being canceled. While the the loss of the mode is a blow to some, is it ultimately the best move to give additional resources toward more widespread content within the...
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 Recap - Episode 165
August 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Gamescom, the biggest gaming conference in the world, is back again and with it Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live show. What announcements stuck out and make an impact? Also, we finally (kinda) get an update on the Activision Blizzard acquisition. We discuss these and more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you...
Our Biggest Gaming Letdowns of the Last Decade - Episode 164
August 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. It's an airing of grievances on this week's show, as the guys discuss some of their biggest letdowns and disappointments in the last decade of gaming. Was Halo 5's marketing as deceptive as we all remember it to be? Did Fallout 4 close the door on the RPG style fans knew Bethesda for? We discuss this and more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscri...
Is EA the Next Target for an Acquisition? - Episode 163
August 12, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 41.9 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Acquisitions continue to be a main topic of conversation throughout the games industry, and with more and more entities investing in gaming, it doesn't look like that's going away anytime soon. With that said, one pillar of the gaming industry is back in the conversation surrounding it: EA. Is the third party giant next to become part of the consolidation movement, given new ...
Is Overwatch 2's Free-To-Play Model Already In Trouble? - Episode 162
August 05, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 60.5 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Overwatch 2 is set to launch this fall, and with it, its new free-to-play approach. While the barrier to entry has been lowered for fans to get in, if a new player survey offering potential pricing to be any indication, is the monetization of the title already off to a bad start? We discuss this and more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe an...
Grand Theft Auto 6 Updates & Rockstar's Workplace Evolution - Episode 161
July 29, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Rockstar Games, developer of mega hits like Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption and more, has been experiencing an evolution to become a better and safer work environment for its employees. With these updates come new updates to also one of the most anticipated games of all time: Grand Theft Auto 6. So just what does a GTA game in our current society look like? We discuss t...
What's Going on with Ubisoft? - Episode 160
July 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With the recent delays of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the cancellation of two more projects, and the questionable states of Skull & Bones, Beyond Good & Evil 2, and more, the question must be asked: What is going on with Ubisoft? Also, Travis gives his review in progress of the Steam Deck, Mike airs some of his current gaming grievances and more on the newest episode of the...
Is Apex Legends Getting a Single Player Game - Episode 159
July 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Respawn Entertainment has seen massive success in both the multiplayer and single player spaces recently, with the incredibly successful Apex Legends and critical hit Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. With new job postings, it looks like the EA studio may be bringing their multiplayer giant to the single player space in the future. We discuss the potential new single-player Apex ...
Is It Time To Start Talking About Grand Theft Auto 6? - Episode 158
July 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With sources confirming that plans for remasters of Grand Theft Auto 4 and Red Dead Redemption have been iced to give focus to the development of Grand Theft Auto 6, is it justifiable for fans to expect an update on the game within the next year or two? We discuss the status of Rockstar Games, GTA 6, and more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscri...
What's Next From FromSoftware? - Episode 157
July 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With the massive success of FromSoftware's franchises over the past decade, including most recently Elden Ring, it's natural to wonder: what's next? It sounds like we may soon know. Also, are microtransactions coming The Master Chief Collection? Are you excited to finally get to try co-op campaign this month in Halo Infinite? We discuss this and more on the newest episode of ...
No More Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? Mortal Kombat 12 Soon? - Episode 156
June 24, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 59.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. While its predecessor found critical and commercial success, it looks like a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 remake isn't currently in the cards with Activision. Will anything change in terms of Activision's approach to remakes with the looming acquisition by Microsoft? We discuss this and more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notif...
Our Reactions to Xbox & Bethesda's Games Showcase 2022 - Episode 155
June 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase has come and gone, and provided us with a deep look at what players will be able to get their hands on (as of now) within the next 12 months, and centered primarily on gameplay. Was the long wait for Starfield's gameplay pay off? Does the schedule of day one Game Pass titles help the back half of 2022 in a meaningful way? We discuss this and...
Summer Games Fest Kickoff Recap, The Last of Us for PC & more! - Episode 154
June 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. The summer season of video game announcements and showcases is now underway with the Kickoff show of Summer Games Fest now in the books. We look back on the announcements, including the Last of Us being remade and coming to PC, as well as our frustrations with overt monetization in free to play titles like Diablo Immortal. We discuss this and more on the newest episode of the...
The State of Xbox Game Studios
June 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 80 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. After the delay of Starfield and Redfall, I think it's time we check in on the state that Xbox Game Studios are in, what the current road map looks like, and what we can expect to see at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. We discuss this and 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 d...
Project Keystone: The Future of Xbox Cloud Gaming? - Episode 152
May 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. It looks like Microsoft is officially working on a new piece of gaming hardware: a streaming device similar to that of a Chromecast. Are you in on the concept? We discuss this and 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! 📰🗞️Exclusive: Microsoft continues...
The State of Free to Play Games - Episode 151
May 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With the success of so many tentpole gaming experiences like Fortnite, Destiny 2, and more, is there any reason to not release a major, AAA live service game free to play? Let's take a look at the state of free to play games in 2022. We discuss this and more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a sho...
Starfield and Redfall Delayed Until 2023 - Episode 150
May 13, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 53.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Bethesda officially announced that both Starfield and Redfall have been delayed until the first half of 2021. What does this mean for the state of both titles, and the current line up of releases for both Microsoft and Bethesda? We discuss this and more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show whe...
Let's Predict the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase! - Episode 149
May 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. To no one's surprise, Microsoft officially announced that they will once again host another Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase this June. With some of the year's biggest releases coming from Xbox and Bethesda, like Starfield and Redfall, and future titles like Fable, Perfect Dark and more, it's time to sit down and make some predictions for what the show could bring us. Will we...
Overwatch 2 First Impressions - Episode 148
April 29, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 51.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Overwatch 2 is starting to roll out its first public beta test, and being our local Overwatch expert, Travis was able to go hands on with it and has some initial thoughts. Also, Microsoft confirms its doing another joint conference with Bethesda this summer, a potential hold up could be on the horizon for the Activision Blizzard deal, and more on the newest episode of the Gam...
Will Portal 3 Ever Happen? - Episode 147
April 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. It's been over two years since the launch of Half-Life: Alyx, and while it seems like it won't be the last time we hear from the franchise, what does the outlook and timelines look like for the rest of Valve's software IPs? Well, if one of Portal's co-writers had his way, the third game would already be in production stated in a new interview. Will we ever see the return of t...
Are Star Wars & Marvel FINALLY Confirmed for Kingdom Hearts 4? - Episode 146
April 15, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 50.8 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. In a somewhat surprise move, Square Enix has unveiled that Kingdom Hearts 4 is officially in development, and even showed some early footage of the upcoming entry in the long running popular Disney crossover franchise. While not much is known about the game, some clues within the trailer could be pointing to some big addition, including potentially the addition of Star Wars a...
Activision Blizzard Convert QA Contractors to Full-Time - Episode 145
April 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Activision Blizzard has taken action to improve working conditions for employees, including converting over a thousand QA positions from contracted to full-time, as well as adding a base $20/hour wage to all QA positions starting out, but is it enough? With the union that pushed for these improvements at Raven Software not included in these changes, was it only a band-aid to ...
E3 2022 is Cancelled. Now What? - Episode 144
April 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. In an unsurprising move, the ESA has officially fully cancelled E3, choosing not to offer a digital version of the show in 2022. With this being the second year without an in person expo and the first to have no E3 at all, does this spell the end to this version of the long running summer staple? Also, Bungie fights back against counterfeit DMCA claims and more, on the newest...
CD Projekt RED Announces a New Witcher Saga - Episode 143
March 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. CD Projekt RED has officially announced that a new entry in the Witcher franchise has entered development at the famed Polish studio. While not surprising, it does raise quite a few questions, especially regarding the addition of learning it will be developed using Unreal Engine 5. Will the questionable release of Cyberpunk 2077 provide additional baggage over the coming year...
Is The Initiative's Perfect Dark in Trouble? - Episode 142
March 18, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 61.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. The Initiative's Perfect Dark reboot is one of Microsoft's biggest exclusive titles coming in the future, but new reports suggest that its current development status could be rockier than many would hope. With the recent high turnover at the Initiative, and the addition of Crystal Dynamic in partnership to support development, is there still the same confidence in this reboot...
Does Elden Ring Bring a New Era of Open Worlds? - Episode 141
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With the release of blockbuster open world titles like Elden Ring, a question arises: where do open worlds go from here? Has FromSoftware's smash hit changed the mindset and expectations of fans of the open world genre, and what will games like Starfield and the anticipated Elder Scrolls 6 do to move it forward even more? We discuss this & more on the newest episode of the Ga...
Elden Ring Review (Spoiler-Free) - Episode 140
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. One of 2022's most anticipated games has finally arrived in Elden Ring, and naturally everyone wants to know: does it live up to hype? We dive into our (SPOILER-FREE) thoughts around FromSoftware's newest titles, how its impact across the gaming industry will be felt, and much more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications...
Is Call of Duty's 2023 Delay Long Overdue? - Episode 139
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With reports circulating that Call of Duty's planned 2023 release is set to be delayed a year, does it signify a trajectory change for the FPS staple? Also, Bethesda axes its launcher, Elden Ring is almost here 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 morn...
Elden Ring and the Accessibility of Difficulty - Episode 138
February 18, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With Elden Ring's release right around the corner, the conversation around difficulty and the accessibility it puts within games has popped back up. Does FromSoftware's approach to difficulty in Elden Ring the appropriate response? Also, Ubisoft is open to conversations involving its purchase and much more on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sure to subscribe ...
Microsoft Confirms Call of Duty is Staying Multiplatform (For Now) - Episode 137
February 11, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Microsoft has confirmed that not only will they honor existing Activision-Blizzard contracts, but plan to keep supporting their IP on Sony platforms in the future as well, including Call of Duty. Will this continue long term, or could we see a different approach in a few years? Also, the Wolf Among Us 2 gets a re-reveal, Rockstar officially comments on the "next" GTA, and muc...
What Sony's Acquisition of Bungie Means For Microsoft - Episode 136
February 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Another week, another acquisition; this time in the form of Sony acquiring Destiny developer Bungie. What does this mean long term for the gaming industry, specifically Microsoft and the Xbox ecosystem? All of this and 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 Fr...
Respawn Entertainment is Developing Three New Star Wars Games - Episode 135
January 28, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 50.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. While EA may no longer have an exclusive licensing deal for the Star Wars IP, one of it's fan favorite studios in Respawn Entertainment will still be in their plans, as it was announced the developer is working on three new Star Wars games including the sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order. Does this highlight a potential new approach to support from EA and its development teams? Al...
Microsoft is Purchasing Activision-Blizzard for $70 Billion - Episode 134
January 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. In an astronomical move, Microsoft has announced its intent to purchase third party giant Activision-Blizzard for a staggering $68.7 billion. With gaming staples like Call of Duty, Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Starcraft, Crash Bandicoot and more becoming Microsoft properties in the near future, what does this mean for the broader games industry in general? Does Sony respond w...
Games of the Year 2021 Special - Episode 133
January 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. It's that time of year again: Game(s) of the Year discussions! With so many diverse experiences coming out of 2021, such as Resident Evil Village, Halo Infinite, Deathloop and more, did your favorite game make our top list? All of this and 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 wh...
Our Official Xbox Predictions & Bets for 2022 - Episode 132
January 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. It's a brand new year, which means it's time for our Xbox & PC gaming picks & bets for 2022! Will Starfield actually release on 11/11/2022? Could we see Microsoft release a new piece of gaming hardware in the new year? All of this and 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 t...
The Current State of the Halo Championship Series - Episode 131
December 31, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With the Halo Championship Series's first major tournament in the books with the Raleigh Kickoff Major, it leaving competitive Halo fans with a sour taste in their mouth off the bat. What needs to change and how can Microsoft and 343 pivot to improve the competitive scene in Halo Infinite? All of this and more coming up on the newest episode of the Game Pass Gamecast! Be sur...
Is 2021 Xbox's Best Year Ever? - Episode 130
December 24, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With the success of exclusive titles like Halo Infinite & Forza Horizon 5, along with published hits like Psychonauts 2 and Deathloop, could 2021 potentially be Xbox's best year ever? All of this and 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! ▶️G...
The Game Awards 2021 Recap - Episode 129
December 17, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 46.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. The Game Awards have come and gone once again, and this year's show brought TONS of surprises from both announcements and award winners. Did your favorite game from this year bring home any accolades? All of this and 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 Fri...
Halo Infinite Campaign Review-In-Progress - Episode 128
December 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. This is it. After six long years, we’ve finally arrived at the day: Halo Infinite has officially launched its campaign, meaning the full package is out now! As the dust begins to set, we take a long look at 343 Industries’ newest outing for the Master Chief and why it’s not only his biggest adventure yet, but his most important, with our campaign review. Does it live up to t...
The Future of Titanfall - Episode 127
December 03, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Travis is riding solo again (next week we're back to normal shows) to brings you a quick check-in on the world of Xbox and PC gaming including what the future may hold for Titanfall, with Respawn deciding to end sales of the first game. Are Respawn's hands tied? Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning!...
An Update on the Activision-Blizzard Atrocity - Episode 126
November 26, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 31.4 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Travis brings you a quick Thanksgiving update regarding the horrible situation involving Activision-Blizzard and CEO Bobby Kotick. Where do we go from here? Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a show when they drop every Friday morning! ▶️Game Pass Gamecast YouTube: https://bit.ly/2M8OtfW▶️ 📲Game Pass Gamecast Twitter: twitter.com/GPGCPodcast📲 ...
Halo Infinite Multiplayer Review In-Progress - Episode 125
November 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. It’s official: in a surprise move, 343 Industries hasn’t delayed. But shadow dropped early the release of Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode. That means you can jump in right now and rack up those Overkills for free on Xbox and PC. That means this week, we’re giving our review in progress for Master Chief’s multiplayer experience, including all of our praises and criticisms. Do...
Forza Horizon 5 has Xbox Game Studios's Biggest Launch Ever - Episode 124
November 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Playground Games has been on quite the rolls for years now, with their successful run of Forza Horizon releases, and its newest project Forza Horizon 5 is continuing the trend; only this time, the arcade/sim racing mashup is shattering expectations. This week, we discuss how Playground Games has managed to not only make one of the highest reviewed games of the year, but also ...
Is a Quake Reboot Incoming From id Software? - Episode 123
November 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Doom and Quake will always be naturally tied to each other, as they seem to offset each other throughout their long histories. But with the critically and commercially successful reboot of Doom in 2016 and its 2020 followup Doom Eternal, is Microsoft looking to bring the grand daddy of arena shooters back to glory? This week, we examine the new job listings available at id So...
Was The New Look AT Halo Infinite's Campaign Worth The Wait? - Episode 122
October 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. We’ve finally gotten to see a new look at Halo Infinite’s campaign, and while the timing was cutting it pretty close, many fans were relieved to actually see marginal improvements since its last showing. But will it be the refresh the franchise needs? This week, we break down all of the new info regarding Halo Infinite’s campaign overview, and why its new approach to open env...
Is Splinter Cell FINALLY Making a Return? - Episode 121
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Many franchises are known to take some time off for a variety of reasons: poor performance financially and critically, developers wanting to tackle a new IP, and more tend to lead the conversation. But one franchise has been asked by fans to see a return for quite some time now, and of course that is Splinter Cell. While 8 years off is a long time, are we finally seeing the l...
Will Xbox be the New Home of Western RPGs? - Episode 120
October 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. With the success of franchises like Pillars of Eternity and the new fan favorite Outer Worlds, Obsidian is looking to really make a splash with its first true Microsoft published project Avowed. While we’ve gotten a glimpse at what Obsidian’s second team is working on with the Outer Worlds 2, fans have been eagerly awaiting for the same with the fantasy-heavy RPG, and it soun...
Do Not Panic Over Perfect Dark's Development - Episode 119
October 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Perfect Dark is looking to be the first of many high profile projects from Microsoft’s newly founded studio, the Initiative, but when news recently broke that Square Enix’s Crystal Dynamics had been tapped to lend a hand to the new AAAA studio, concern set in amongst some fans. This week, we examine what exactly could be going on with Perfect Dark’s development, and if concer...
Could Xbox Game Pass Have 30 Million Subscribers? - Episode 118
October 01, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Halo Infinite is in the midst of its second Technical Preview ahead of its December launch, and while most of the reception has been quite positive, some lingering questions still remain unanswered. This week, we dive into our thoughts on where the game stands currently, as we await the second half of the test that welcomes Big Team Battle this weekend. Does the new map, Behe...
Have Halo Infinite's Progression Issues Been Addressed Properly? - Episode 117
September 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. Halo’s formula has seen some changes over the years, both good and bad, ranging from small changes like UI and HUD teaks to more large scale iterations like art design and advanced movement, but one thing that has stayed relatively similar was progression: until the upcoming Halo Infinite that is. While many have praised the battle pass implementation of 343, are they handlin...