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Despite the slow start, there are still plenty of reasons to add the Microsoft console to your collection.
With the Xbox One, Everybody Wins with Backward Compatibility
The latest Xbox One update makes older games more accessible and successfully integrates them into the modern console experience.
5 Backwards Compatible Games to Grab on Xbox One
Microsoft has released the full list of 104 games that will soon be coming to the Xbox One thanks to backwards compatibility. It can be tough to know where to begin, so here are five classics to get you started.
Halo 5: Guardians Review: The Case of the Missing Master Chief
Halo 5 pairs excellent multiplayer and co-op gameplay with a lackluster story that repeats the mistakes of Halo 2.
Rise of the Tomb Raider Preview: A Tale of Two Animations
Rise of the Tomb Raider makes Lara Croft a more plausible character, but the upcoming sequel still sends mixed messages about its protagonist.
Beyond Master Chief: How a Bigger Cast Helped 343 Tell the Story of Halo 5
We spoke with Halo 5 Creative Director Tim Longo about Master Chief and the practical benefits of a more expansive Halo universe.
The WhaleCast Episode 26
Eric and Jon recap E3 and can't agree on anything. Jon also regrets a few of his recent life decisions.
E3 2015 was About the Games and That’s What Made it Great
This year's press conferences were the best in years because they emphasized games rather than technology.
Thought Bubble: The Diverse New E3 Horizon
E3 still loves a good military shooter, but 2015 gave us a glimpse at a more diverse gaming future.
The WhaleCast Episode 25
Just how bad are Eric and Jon's belated E3 predictions? Listen in as they pioneer new ways of being wrong.
How’d We Do With Our E3 Predictions?
What's that? E3 is next week? Oh well. We still stand behind every one of these foolproof predictions.
Thought Bubble: An End to Console Exclusives
Console exclusives are a relic of the past that deserves to be abandoned.
Thought Bubble: Minecraft is Making Me Obsolete
The recent sale of Mojang indicates that the industry is now focused on the next generation of players.
Five Thoughts on Microsoft’s X14 Media Showcase
After a generation of Gears of War and Halo, Microsoft is finally starting to diversify with the Xbox One.
Thought Bubble: The Fan Expo Mega Booth?
Why doesn't independent gaming have a greater presence at Toronto's premier convention?