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
Xbox Series X First Impressions Roundup - Episode 66
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. The Xbox Series X has started to make its way out into the wild and we now have our first impressions of Microsoft’s next gen powerhouse. So this week, we examine and digest all of the details surrounding the features Microsoft has promised to its players for the better part of a year. Are load times as blazing fast as promised? Is Quick Resume as snappy and instant as adver...
Microsoft & Bethesda: An Acquisition for the Ages - Episode 65
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, & PC gaming. In arguably one of the biggest financial moves in gaming history, Microsoft has agreed in principle to acquire ZeniMax Media & Bethesda Softworks for a staggering $7.5B. With Bethesda being home to some of gaming’s biggest franchises, including the Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Doom and more, what will this mean for the potential exclusivity of its franchises within the Xbox ecosy...
Bungie & Microsoft: They Talked But Won't Date - Episode 64
September 18, 2020 11:00 - 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. Microsoft is no stranger to the studio acquisition game, nor to Destiny & original Halo developer Bungie, but with reports of acquisitions conversations between the two taking place, the question is: why? So this week, we examine the actual validity & likelihood of Bungie falling under Microsoft wing again, the understandably high asking price that the developer was rumored ...
Are You Sold on the Xbox Series S For $299? - Episode 63
September 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s finally happened: we finally know how much and when we’ll get our hands on both of Microsoft’s next gen systems. And yes, I said both because the Xbox Series S is now officially a real, actual, not made up thing, that will launch at $299 alongside the Xbox Series X at $499 on November 10th. So this week, we examine how the Series S’s very consume...
Should the Xbox Series X Be Delayed? - Episode 62
September 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. It’s officially September and the launch of both Microsoft & Sony’s next gen consoles are now only mere weeks away, but with hard release dates and prices still yet to be revealed, a looming thought has swept the industry: Should the Xbox Series X be delayed? This week, we examine the rationale behind the thought process, from the life threatening pandemic engulfing the wo...
Joseph Staten Rejoining Halo & Where Infinite Goes From Here - Episode 61
August 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Halo Infinite has been the talk of the town recently, and not in the way many would’ve hoped it’d be. From its delay to 2021, to now series legend Joseph Staten coming into “help get the game back on track”, things have been better for Master Chief, but could this change the tide? This week we look at the development outlook for the newest entry in Microsoft’s flagship fra...
Epic Games vs Apple & What It Means for xCloud - Episode 60
August 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. It’s official: Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021 and will no longer launch with the Xbox Series X. While the delay promises a better end experience for gamers, is the writing already on the wall for Master Chief’s next entry? So this week, we examine what 343 Industries needs to primarily focus on when attacking its extended development, and just how they can provi...
Halo Infinite's Delay & Its Effect On The Xbox Series X's Launch - Episode 59
August 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. It’s official: Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021 and will no longer launch with the Xbox Series X. While the delay promises a better end experience for gamers, is the writing already on the wall for Master Chief’s next entry? So this week, we examine what 343 Industries needs to primarily focus on when attacking its extended development, and just how they can provi...
The Spider-Man Exclusivity Problem - Episode 58
August 07, 2020 12:25 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. With the announcement of Spider-Man coming to Marvel’s Avengers exclusively on PlayStation platforms, it raises the time old question: where should the exclusivity line be drawn when it comes to gaming? So this week, we examine what kind of reverberations this deal could send across its forthcoming player base and why content gated exclusivity could potentially even ...
Is Xbox Game Pass Microsoft's True Next Gen System? (w/ MC Fixer) - Episode 57
July 31, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. With the Xbox Games Showcase now in the rear view mirror, a growing consensus is starting to form from both media and gamers alike: that maybe the Xbox Series X isn’t the next generation “console”, but instead that Xbox Game Pass is. So this week, we’re joined by MyXbox&Me’s Correy Spearman aka MC Fixer to discuss the future of this mindset, and if this concept, when compar...
Let's Recap the Xbox Games Showcase - Episode 56
July 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. After months of anticipation, the Xbox Games Showcase has finally come and gone, and man, did we get a ton of info. From the gameplay reveal of Halo Infinite and the series’s approach to open world sandbox game play while keeping its classic roots, to Obsidian’s new first person fantasy RPG, Avowed, that looks to fill the Elder Scrolls void, to FINALLY seeing the reveal of ...
Let's Predict the Xbox Games Showcase? - Episode 55
July 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. We’re now less than a week away from the highly anticipated Xbox Games Showcase and the hype is truly palpable. So, this week, we give our predictions for what we expect from Thursday’s event, along with seeing what other members of the industry seem to think. Will Halo Infinite’s campaign showcase a return to form for one of gaming’s greats? Will we finally see the long ru...
Will Microsoft Purchase WB Games? - Episode 54
July 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Smart Delivery has been a tent-pole of Microsoft’s marketing plan surrounding the Xbox Series X, promising simplicity and a gamers-first mentality when transitioning your gaming experience with cross generational titles, and it looks as though Microsoft is pushing to have the initiative wide spread. So this week, we examine how Microsoft plans to achieve universal applicati...
Who Is The Xbox Series S For?
July 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Project Lockhart, Microsoft’s rumored next generation system with a focus on entry level pricing, has been a continued discussion point as we creep closer to the start of the next console generation, but new reports show we may finally see the system fully revealed next month. So this week, we look at how the rumored Xbox Series S will impact the potential sales of its cons...
Mixer's Closure & Microsoft's Future with Streaming - Episode 52
June 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Microsoft has officially decided to shut down its streaming service, Mixer, and with the decision comes a myriad of uncertainties. So, this week, we discuss what the future of streaming looks like for the Microsoft and the Xbox brand, why the Facebook Gaming partnership could end up being potentially damaging, and the dichotomy of the scenario when compared to big names lik...
Every Game Coming to Xbox Series X From The PS5 Reveal Event - Episode 51
June 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. With Sony finally pulling back the curtain on the upcoming PlayStation 5, it also brought a plethora of game reveals, including some big third party titles that are also coming to the Xbox Series X and PC. So this week, we discuss which games we’re most excited to play from the reveal event and really what pointers Microsoft should take as they head towards their own blowou...
Destiny 2's Future & The Importance of Communication - Episode 50
June 12, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Since their split from Activison, Bungie has been trekking a path of their own towards what their true vision for the Destiny franchise would be, and with this week’s news surrounding the content road map for Destiny 2, that vision is beginning to take shape. So this week, we examine the level of influence third party publishers have on developers from a communication stand...
Dream Partnerships & Acquisitions for Microsoft & Xbox - Episode 49
June 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. If you had to pick one studio, publisher or IP for Microsoft to purchase, who would you choose? We ask that exact question today, as we try to put that Scrooge McDuck money pit that Microsoft has to even better use that it already has been when acquiring studios. Plus, Xbox Japan confirms that the Series X will launch day and date in Japan as the rest of the world this holi...
Take Two has HOW MANY games coming? - Episode 48
May 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. As the gaming industry collectively prepares to head into next gen, more and more publishers are starting to lay out their plans, including the likes of Take-Two Interactive. The parent company to the likes of Rockstar Games recently stated they are planning for 93 games to be produced under their umbrella over the next five years, but will all of those see the light of day...
Ranking 3rd Party Performance For This Generation - Episode 47
May 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. 3rd party publishers are sometimes hard nuts to crack with some partnerships resulting in timeless masterpieces and some that may hurt the publisher’s reputation permanently. So this week, we rate and rank a multitude of major third party publishers that have had a lasting impact on the family of Xbox One systems this generation, both good and bad. Plus, Splinter Cell may b...
Unreal Engine 5: The Power of Next Gen - Episode 46
May 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Following up last week’s glimpse at the Xbox Series X’s gameplay, we’ve had another look at what gaming’s future has in store by a demo of the upcoming Unreal Engine 5. So this week, we discuss the impact that the new engine will have for both consumers and developers, and how we may finally see the last line between film and gaming be blurred. Plus, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater ...
Xbox Series X Gameplay Reveal (Inside Xbox) Reactions & Recap - Episode 45
May 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. The time has finally come: we have now seen the first true gameplay footage from the upcoming Xbox Series X. Now that the next gen race is beginning to heat up, we analyze and dive deep on the footage that was shown during the newest Inside Xbox and what it says about the positioning for next gen with Xbox. Plus, fans can now expect news and reveals from Xbox once a month l...
The Future of PC Gaming with Microsoft - Episode 44
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. PC gaming continues to be a staple in Microsoft’s commitment to the future of gaming, and with its first PC exclusive release with this in Gears Tactics, it really makes you think about where consoles will be by the end of the upcoming generation. So this week, Mike and I talk about what the future of PC gaming is for Microsoft, and how their commitment to making Xbox a pla...
Let's Round Up Those Xbox Rumors - Episode 43
April 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Even during a pandemic, the rumor mill is always churning, especially so in a year when the launch of the next generation of consoles is planned. So this week, Mike and I sit down to discuss all of the current rumors floating around the Xbox stratosphere, including the all but confirmed entry-level system code named Lockhart, a potential new Microsoft headset, and the poten...
Is Valorant The Real Deal? - Episode 42
April 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Riot Games has finally put their upcoming tactical shooter Valorant in the hands of players, and it has been the talk of the esports town. So this week, after getting hands on with the game, Mike and I sit down to give our initial thoughts on Valorant and what the future might hold for Riot’s first foray into the FPS genre. Plus,a remake of Resident Evil 4 seems to be all bud of...
Xbox Titles That Deserve The Remake/Remaster Treatment - Episode 41
April 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With Final Fantasy 7, Resident Evil 3, and a slew of Mario games getting the remake and remaster treatment (respectively), you’ve got to wonder: what about Xbox? So this week, Mike and I sit down to discuss what we think are some worthy candidates for getting the remaster or full on remake treatment from Xbox’s past lineups. With a slew of hits on both the original Xbox and Xbox 360 to...
Franchises The Could Return On Xbox Series X - Episode 40
April 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. The closer we get to the release of both next gen consoles, the more rumors on what games we will see on them begin to run rampant. While it’s always great to keep your expectations in check and be realistic, it’s always fun to lean into the speculation. So this week, Mike and I talk about which game franchises we realistically and unrealistically could make a return on the Xbox Series...
The Best Xbox One & PC Games To Play In Quarantine - Episode 39
March 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. While being quarantined for the current pandemic is the right and safest move, it doesn’t make it any less boring, but lucky for us, video games can help make that time much more enjoyable. So this week, Mike and I sit down to put together a list of Xbox One and PC game recommendations that we think are a perfect companion piece while you practice social distancing over the next few we...
The Xbox Series X: Beefy, but Practical? - Episode 38
March 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft has revealed some new features and specs for the upcoming Xbox Series X, including demos of the Quick Resume feature and SSD load times. But just how much will they impact our day to day gaming needs for the next console generation? Plus, CD Projekt RED has started working remotely from home on Cyberpunk 2077, but will it have an impact on the upcoming blockbuster’s release d...
Revisiting DOOM (2016) - Episode 37
March 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Doom Eternal launches next week and you know we are beyond hyped for it; but the hype for a new Doom probably wouldn’t be dialed to the max if it wasn’t for the resurrection of the franchise with 2016’s Doom. So this week, Mike and I take a look back at one of this console generation’s greatest comebacks by examining what made the 2016 release such a return to form for the beloved ID S...
Head in the Clouds - Episode 36
March 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. There’s no doubt about it that cloud gaming is the future. From Project xCloud to Google Stadia and everything in between; it’s only just begun. But are we ready for it in 2020? This week, Mike and I sit down and try to answer that question. Is Microsoft putting a higher emphasis on cloud gaming than the public is ready for? Will Project Lockhart end up being a xCloud box? Plus, Bungie...
Terafloppin' Over the Xbox Series X - Episode 35
February 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. It’s official: we now know what those juicy specs and features are for Microsoft’s premiere next gen system: the Xbox Series X. This week, we dive into what those features and specs look like, from a massive amount of teraflops, to a state of the art custom SSD, to what Microsoft is coining “Smart Delivery” for getting the best version of a game the first time to you, we leave no stone...
A Whole New World - Episode 34
February 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With the critical and commercial success of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Marvel’s Spider-Man, Disney isn’t wanting the trend to slow down anytime soon. The entertainment giant recently stated they’re wanting to partner with more developer to tell unique stories with their IP, which has a lot of people using the phrase “what if”. So this week, Mike and I sit down to do just that, b...
The Rockstar Way - Episode 33
February 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. For decades, Rockstar Games has been one of gaming’s greatest entities, known for their mesh of stellar gameplay and incredible world building. But for the first time since the publisher’s inception, one of its founding members and one of gaming development’s most prolific names, Dan Houser, will not be along for the ride into next gen starting in March. So, it begs the question, what ...
1st Annual Fantasy Critic Games Draft Special - Episode 32
February 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. 2020 is looking to be one of the biggest and best years in gaming, from the launch of next gen consoles, to massive titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Halo Infinite dropping, it’s bound to be crazy. With a crazy ride ahead of us, we decided we should make the journey a bit more interesting. So this week, we’re holding the draft of the Game Pass Gamecast’s first annual Fantasy Critic Games ...
The Art of the Reboot - Episode 31
January 31, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With major releases surrounding the Halo and Doom franchises this year, there’s one thread that seems to connect them: being apart of a reboot process. This week, Adam and I sit down to try to figure out makes a “good” reboot for series, and when exactly is it justifiable to proceed with a clean slate in monumental franchises like Halo, Doom, and even Gears of War. Should aesthetic or ...
Bethesda is at a Crossroads - Episode 30
January 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With new job listings from Bethesda Game Studios suggesting that the newest entry in the legendary Elder Scrolls franchise has finally entered full on production, along with the potential of a full reveal of the mysterious new IP Starfield right around the corner, it feels as though the once beloved game developer has arrived at a cross roads. What will the future of Bethesda look like...
What's The E3 Message? - Episode 29
January 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With Sony now confirmed to skip E3 for the second year in a row, a big question remains: what’s the message from Microsoft? This week, we dive into how Microsoft should position the conversation around the next generation of Xbox moving throughout the year and more importantly, the message surrounding it with its biggest competitor once again opting out of one of the biggest gaming pre...
What is The Initiative Up To? - Episode 28
January 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With 2020, the year where all of our nerdy ass dreams come true in gaming, now here and more info on the next gen consoles and games dropping any second, there’s one studio in the Xbox Games Studios family that is still shrouded in mystery: The Initiative. This week, we try to connect the dots like Charlie in It’s Always Sunny to what the newest homebred Microsoft studio is up to, and ...
Our Games of the Year for 2019 - Episode 27
January 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Now that 2019 has come and gone, it’s time to finally talk about our Game of the Year picks. In a year where gamers have been treated to a ton of spectacular experiences, it’s time for us to figure out which ones we believe stands above the rest. Plus, be sure to listen up on how you can have your voice heard regarding our choices by voting on the GPGC Gamer’s Choice Award after the ep...
Our Most Anticipated Games for 2020 - Episode 26
December 27, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. We’re kicking back and relaxing over the holidays (like you should be doing too), and decided to go through the games we’re excited for with 2020 less than a week away. From mammoth releases such as Halo Infinite, Doom Eternal and Cyberpunk 2077, to titles looking to fly under the radar like Warcraft 3: Reforged, we’re filling you in on what we’re anticipating with the new year on anot...
The Rise, Fall, and Rise (Again) of TellTale Games - Episode 25
December 20, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. The Game Awards have now come and gone, and they sure brought some surprises for Xbox fans to say the least. From finally learning the name of the next Xbox system and getting our first glimpse into its future with Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, to seeing critically acclaimed titles such as Sekiro and Control take home some gold, it was a night full of excitement that we will catch everyon...
Xbox Series X Initial Reactions - Bonus Episode
December 15, 2019 14:36 - 32 minutes - 28.7 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Naturally, two days after we record our newest full-length episode about Project Scarlett's rumored specs, Xbox surprises the world by revealing the name, look, and specs of their next generation system: Xbox Series X. Travis and Adam share their initial reactions to the newly revealed console, along with the next Xbox controller, and the world premiere first look at Senua's Saga: Hell...
Project Scarlett Leaks, Resident Evil 3 Remake Confirmed, and More - Episode 24
December 13, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. We now potentially know the supposed specs for both of Xbox’s Project Scralett next gen systems, Anaconda and Lockhart, and let’s just say the jump is pretty hefty. Will these potential specs lead to another tech arms race with Sony and the PlayStation 5, or should the focus remain on where it counts: the games? Plus, it’s official: Resident Evil 3 Remake is confirmed and it is only me...
Predicting the Winners at The Game Awards 2019 - Episode 23
December 06, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With the nominees for the Game Awards 2019 now live and the show right around the corner, it’s time we make our predictions for gaming’s biggest night. From the grand daddy of them all with Game of the Year, to the Subway’s Fresh Indie Game celebrating the best start from a new independent developer, we decipher what we think will end up winning awards from the voting jury’s point of ...
Regaining the Trust of a Fan Base - Episode 22
November 29, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. If one thing’s for sure, we know that everyone loves a good comeback story. So that's why on this week’s episode, we’re taking a look at how developers and publishers can regain the trust of their fan bases after poor launches or mismanaged moves. From tone deaf decisions like Bethesda Game Studios adding Fallout 1st to Fallout 76, to redemption arcs such as the resurrection of No Many...
X019 Recap, Making a Great Licensed Game, and Nostalgia - Episode 21
November 22, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. This week’s show is packed to the brim with all of the news, announcements, and world premieres from Xbox’s biggest party of the year: X019. We breakdown everything from the fan fest’s special edition of Inside Xbox, including the reveal of two new first party IPs from Rare and Obsidian, tons of massive games coming to Xbox Game Pass, and a solidified release date for when you can fina...
Our Time Capsule Bets for Xbox Project Scarlett - Episode 20
November 15, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With us now unofficially at the one year mark until the launch of both next generation home consoles, we decided it’s time to put our money where our mouths are. This week, we decided to put together our metaphoric time capsule of bets in regards to the beginning of next gen, with what we expect, what we want and what we don’t want as we inch closer to those brand spankin’ new boxes. W...
Our Top Games of the 2010s - Episode 19
November 08, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. This week, we decided to cook up a special topic for the show. We’re dialing the clock all the way back to almost ten years ago and making our list of the top games of the decade that was the 2010s. In a decade chalk full of genre defining experiences, we definitely had our work cut out for us, but we settled on quite the list that we think both represents our tastes while also paying ...
Project xCloud, The Outer Worlds, and COD: Modern Warfare, OH MY!
November 01, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBJoin the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. This week, the trio is back together with some major impressions to go over. We’ve gotten our hands on Microsoft’s upcoming game streaming service, Project xCloud, and man, is the performance for it surprising to say the least. Also, we break down our thoughts on the two biggest launches of last week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and The Outer Worlds. Did these bad boys meet our expect...