XBOX Live...on Switch

So Microsoft announced this joint venture of making XBL available on Switch and Mobile
                                                                                                         

   "Xbox Live is about to get MUCH bigger. Xbox Live is expanding from 400m gaming devices and a reach to over 68m active players to over 2bn devices with the release of our new cross-platform XDK. Get a first look at the SDK to enable game developers to connect players between iOS, Android, and Switch in addition to Xbox and any game in the Microsoft Store on Windows PCs."


Currently you can sign in on a couple games..Minecraft being one...but the bigger test will be in the future..Microsoft has bought up a ton of studios, so what does this move mean for the future...and why is Sony still lagging behind in the cross plat department? What does this mean for Nintendo Online? So many questions...can't wait to hear more details.

Not sure how I feel about this but I am definitely curious for more details.

 

Anthem Demo

                                                                            

 OK so like many I was hyped for this.. Way hyped. I knew I would get VIP Access so I had my Friday Planned out. ...Didn't factor in EA screwing things up. Especially not in this away. So now that I have played a bit let's discuss the issues and the game  
                                                                                   

                                               One of the screens so many got stuck on
                                                               
          So on all platforms there were initial log in issues. I think this was exasperated by the fact that XBox and PC EA Access holders were also VIPs..not just pre-orders..fyi..dumb move Sony not taking it...so people were getting an infinite loading screen or they did like I did(Xbox) and got in but once it loaded we could start the expedition...then it was just stuck. So I browsed the settings screen and a small thing I saw that I REALLY liked was that subtitles default was on. Thats always irks me when they aren't default on . Deaf and Hard of hearing people game. People with kids game and you just get the information better when receiving it various ways.

                                                                           

                                                              The scenery is great                                                                     
We also couldn't access our Friend Pass codes which sucks because if you wanted to squad up with folks who didn't pre order or don't have EA Access, this was the way to do it.
They eventually got it up and running....so that was awesome. You can see gameplay here


Aesthetically, its amazing. Gorgeous. You can spend a lot of time just exploring and looking . Bioware has always made beautiful games, but this is a step up for them. The combat  well think Titanfall meshed with Destiny, but a bit better. Your "suit" is called a Javelin and one of the demo missions is to upgrade it. Fun stuff and its customizable to a point.
                                                                      

The combat is great. There are a few missions in the demo that let you really get a feel for it and how the suit can help out. There is also a chance to get an extra Javelin in the demo for when you get the full game. One of the funnier combat methods used by the enemies is freezing you, which can make for some funny screenshots. You also build up to an ultimate ability which can knock out a squad of lesser enemies .
                                                                                 

                                          He froze me! Thrusters defrost you quickly though


Again..its gorgeous game. The bugs to get into the demo were off putting, but it was almost worth the wait. I feel like it will definitely be worth the full game if EA doesn't mess it up with micro transactions. This should be another great game from Bioware but that could derail it.


                                                                        

                                              Another screen people were getting stuck on

Titanfall 2 pre alpha

I must say I  am disappointed.  I LOVED titanfall....and while the graphics are amazing and game play is crisp, it's nothing like titanfall besides, well,  titans falling.  Wall running has been babified... There is a banking system for the win that opens and closes at random,  attrition isn't in the alpha but better be in the game...

We'll.  Try it for yourself. Prealpha is free this weekend and next... I will be streaming later... MsDarthShader on twitch/YouTube

Mass Effect Game Play

This looks really good. I'm sure I can't be the only one missing my favorite space  crew. I've been anxiously awaiting the return of ME and here it is...

May  not be a ton to go on, but still, it's something......I'm really really excited. I had a plot i wanted to see involving the turians rebuilding on their new home world along with the geth....i doubt it'll come true,  but that was such a huge part of ME for me....but I'll take whatever i can get.*with glee* Maybe the elcor will have a role in this new game...playable...no way but a cool npc would work. What species would you want to carry over?

New 3DS ..HMMMM

Nintendo announced today that they will be unveiling a new 3ds. Not sure what to say about this.  It'll release first in Japan of course,  around October 11th. It has buttons. Buttons that look hijacked from an Xbox controller and tossed in a color/letter spinner.

The screen and camera are improved.  In the internal side things have also received an upgrade for a faster system and better graphics. There have been 'bumpers' added and anot her analog stick, presumably for camera control.

There are supposedly games that will be exclusive to this 3DS/3DXL set. Which it better. At 160/180, people would need a real reason to abandon the current system. I can't say for sure  Nintendo has given them that reason. I can't say I'll be running out for one. I will wait to see the exclusives. Xenoblade Chronicles is a good start.

Bioware just saved gaming. .well the switching consoles part

So I have had my first look at the keep. Some of you may already have, but for those of  you who didn't, I think it's fantastic.  Many of us may have started DA on a system that we aren't on any longer and this was the perfect way to get all that information into DAI. It's fast..on my tablet at least and beautiful.  The rest you will need to see for yourself.  I think its the future of gaming.  When we switch consoles and a game comes out that is part of a series, it's problematic.  I think the issue has been solved. In a past article I had the link. I highly suggest you sign up and check it out.  Me... I'm already imagining what the Mass Effect version will be called and look like.

Multiplayer Dragon Age Inquisition. .yes please

So in the spirit of Mass Effect 3, Dragon Age Inquisition will have multiplayer.  It won't be in a fixed area though.  Supposedly to begin with there will be 3 large levels, each sectioned into 5 smaller areas that you and 3 other players battle through. Hopefully something like the wave system from ME3. There should be plenty of lootables. It's confirmed you can unlock skins and heroes like in ME3. They have something called Platinum that can save you the work time,  but they have made it clear you get nothing but saved time  by spending money.. in other words.. its all free. I love Dragon Age but Dragon Age with friends..even better.