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Xbox’s Messaging Around Exclusives Is Still A Problem

Exclusivity has been one of the biggest talking points for Xbox this generation. Whether it was the hubbub around titles like The Elder Scrolls and Starfield after Zenimax was acquired by Microsoft in 2021, the never-ending discussion surrounding Call of Duty following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023, or the way Microsoft has slowly abandoned exclusivity over the past two years by putting basically all of Xbox’s first-party titles on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. Frankly, it’s been a wild and often confusing ride. Just as it seemed things were starting to gain clarity, the topic has only become more confusing.

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April 2026 Gaming Check In! – Pragmata, Tamashika, and Death Stranding 2

It’s time for another installment of Gaming Check-In! This month we’re talking about Capcom’s great new IP, Pragmata, the adrenaline rush that is Tamashika, and my final thoughts on Death Stranding 2 now that I’ve finished the game. Let’s dive in!

Timestamps:

1:15 – Pragmata

18:38 – Tamashika

30:30 – Death Stranding 2

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March 2026 Gaming Check In! – Marathon and Death Stranding 2

This is Gaming Check-In, the series where I talk about the games that I’m playing in a casual, freeform manner! This month, we’re going over my time with Marathon during its server slam at the beginning of March, and the dozens of hours I’ve sunk into Death Stranding 2 since last month. Let’s chat!

Timestamps:

00:46 – Marathon

18:08 – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

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February 2026 Gaming Check In! – God of War: Sons of Sparta, My Hero Academia, And More!

This is Gaming Check-In, my new monthly series where I talk about the games that I’m playing in a casual, freeform manner! In this first installment, we have four games to talk about, so sit back, relax, and let’s chat!

Timestamps:

2:45 – God of War: Sons of Sparta

16:13 – Metal Eden

23:44 – My Hero Academia: All’s Justice

33:54 – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

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My Most Anticipated Games of 2026

It’s finally 2026, and it’s looking like it’ll be another great year of game releases. Today, we’re talking the five games that I’m looking forward to the most in 2026!

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Predicting The Game Awards 2025 Winners

The Game Awards are a couple weeks away and this year’s nominees have been announced. Let’s sit down and go over my thoughts/predictions on what games will win!

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Pragmata Hands-On Impressions

Capcom brought its new sci-fi game Pragmata to this year’s New York Comic-Con, and after getting some hands-on time with it, I’m excited by the potential it’s showing! Let’s talk about it with my hands-on impressions of the game!

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Unboxing the Nintendo Switch 2!

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available worldwide, and I got my hands on one! Let’s unbox the system and see what my initial thoughts are of Nintendo’s next-generation console!

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Avowed Impressions

  • Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
  • Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
  • Available On: Xbox Series X|S, PC
  • Played On: Xbox Series X

In the lead-up to the release of Avowed, my excitement levels were at a comfortable seven out of ten. I was looking forward to Obsidian Entertainment’s new RPG and expected it to be a good game, but for some reason, I wasn’t as enthusiastic as I had been just a year ago. Fast forward to now and after spending 15 hours with Avowed, it’s proved to be just the fantasy gaming experience I’ve wanted and needed for years.

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These Five Games Totally Surprised Me!

I’ve played a lot of games throughout my 29 years of life, and there have been some that managed to surprise me with how much I ended up enjoying them. Today, we’ll be talking about five of these games and what caused me to love them as much as I do.