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Xbox unveils affordable payment plan for consoles

By Jacob Roushia | November 6, 2019

On Nov. 18, Xbox All Access will allow gamers to pay for an Xbox One on a monthly basis. Xbox All Access will allow customers to get an Xbox console, controller, Xbox Live and Xbox Game Pass for a monthly cost.Microsoft recently announced that this service...

Xbox’s new system will always be connected

By Patrick Pastrana | April 28, 2013

Imagine a world where console gamers are required to remain always connected to the Internet. Well, this may be the case with the new Xbox 720. Recently, there has been some controversy over the upcoming Xbox 720. After a sarcastic online spat with Adam...

‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ is a refreshing addition to the series

By David Stenger | March 3, 2013

It’s probably the first time there has been a video game with a cyborg ninja and a robot dog as the main characters. “Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance” is a spin-off title from the Metal Gear series in which the player controls Raiden. Raiden is currently...

Old-school feel and timeless value

Old-school feel and timeless value

By Joshua Michaelson | August 25, 2010

The Xbox Live Indie Arcade is definitely a hit-or-miss shop for gamers. Once in a while a little gem shows up, but might be completely overlooked because of its low asking price. "Platformance: Castle Pain" is one of these games. Costing only one dollar,...