Editorial: How I Feel About XBox One 24 Hours Later
Since we already told you the important facts about the XBox One yesterday, I thought I would take time to let it sink in and then give my reaction to what was announced. Any of you follow me on...
View ArticleGames: XBox 360 and XBLA Titles Won’t Carry Over to XBox One But Achievements...
As we learned already, the XBox One isn’t going to be backwards compatible with XBox 360 games. Personally, I don’t see this as an issue. When I got my XBox 360, I didn’t worry about playing my...
View ArticleGames: Get a First Peek at the Law of the Jungle Trailer for ‘Destiny’
It looks like Sony has found its Call of Duty slayer to compete with the XBox’s domination of the shooter genre. Interestingly enough, it is coming from Activision. You know, the publishers of Call of...
View ArticleWhy Nintendo Killed My Excitement for the XBox One’s Kinect
Last week I posted my thoughts about the XBox One announcement and something just didn’t sit right with me about the focus on the Kinect integration. I’ve thought about it and watched the press...
View ArticleE3 2013: Predictions
In just a few short hours, the E3 conferences begin and as we’ve all seen these can be the biggest moments of the expo and often influence the nature of the industry for the coming year and even...
View ArticleE3 2013: PlayStation 4 Accused of 1st Degree Murder of XBox One
Looking back at the events of the previous day, I believe two things happened. First, Microsoft went in with the plan of throwing caution to the wind and hoping for the best. Second, Sony had two...
View ArticleE3 2013: Photo Gallery
As I’ve said before, one of my favorite parts of working with The Flickcast is the ability to check out some awesome trade shows like E3, Wondercon and Comi- Con and then have the chance to share them...
View ArticleE3 2013: ‘Destiny’ Gameplay Trailer
If Halo, Borderlands and Star Wars had a random drunken blue milk induced menage trois, Destiny would be its baby. At E3 we got a first look at the gameplay of Destiny. After the “Law of the Jungle”...
View ArticleDid Microsoft Bend Because of Sony Or the Market?
Let me start off by saying this is by no means an attack on Sony or the PlayStation 4, so put your flames away. This is just my own opinion on the situation and not meant in any way to talk negatively...
View ArticleE3 2013 PS: ‘Titanfall’
As we all know, things at E3 can be a tad hectic and unfortunately since the Flickcast isn’t a massive team of contributors, sometimes things do slip through the cracks but if it is important enough,...
View Article‘Free Fall’ Multiplayer Map Added as ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Preorder Bonus
It is possible that Call of Duty: Ghosts may set the record for highest selling game as franchise tradition continues, especially with the game launching on more systems with the next gen coming out....
View ArticleGamescom 2013: Sony Gives PS4 Release Date After Microsoft Maintains Radio...
Another shot was fired in the next gen console arms race at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany with Sony’s announcement of the PlayStation 4′s release date. Sony lauded the PlayStation 4′s release date of...
View ArticleGamescom 2013: ‘Skylanders SWAP Force’ Character Reveals
With Gamescom came a slew of announcements from Activision. While you’ve probably already seen the latest BTS on Destiny or heard the news on Call of Duty: Ghosts, you may have not been privy to an...
View Article‘Minecraft’ on PC Crosses the 12 Million Copy Mark
The little indie game that could just keeps growing. Back in June, Minecraft on PC had crossed the 11 million mark. Now, not even three full months later, the game has sold another seven figures,...
View ArticleExclusive Eminem Track ‘Survival’ Tied to ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’
Since Call of Duty: Black Ops, Eminem has found himself drawn into the Call of Duty series. As some of you may remember, our own Christ Ulrich got to see Eminem live on stage at the Activision event...
View Article‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Single Player Campaign Trailer Revealed
Yesterday, we revealed the Call of Duty: Ghosts preorder bonus tied to the upcoming Marshal Mathers 2 LP from Eminem but today we have the big reveal. Yesterday, Activision graced us all with the first...
View ArticleTake a Behind the Scenes Look on ‘Skylanders SWAP Force’
Right now, I am counting down the days until my savings account basically becomes non-existent. On one side, I have a new console generation so there goes a few hundred bucks instantly. On the other,...
View Article‘Grand Theft Auto Online’ Leaves Me Without Comment
Originally the plan was going to be to come home from the office a little earlier than usual, hop on GTA Online and then when I finally had enough, watch Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. while passing...
View ArticleWhy ‘Pokemon X/Y’ and ‘Skylanders SWAP Force’ Are Intent On Breaking My Wallet
The collection mentality is a dangerous thing, especially amongst the geek world. Nowhere else do you see the level of completionist mentality as you do amongst gamers. Trophy Whores and Achievement...
View Article‘Skylanders SWAP Force’ Launch Day, or ‘$250 Unboxed in 5 Minutes’
So as previously mentioned, yesterday was the new release for Skylanders SWAP Force. As expected, it was not a cheap endeavor. One special edition Starter Pack, one Adventure Pack, one Battle Pack,...
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