I picked up my Xbox Controller and said, “Xbox on.” A few minutes later I found myself inside the game menu. The game has a very convenient screen for learning about new downloadable content. I saw a character skin that I liked and figured I’d download it. After all, I spent $100 on a game and Season Pass. I might as well take full advantage.
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If we're already paying full price for title, why is it ok for video game DLC to cost even more? I asked a few people they buy it.
In this edition of Ask The en, I take a random smattering of questions about everything from, why I’m excited about Watch Dogs 2 to what happened to a very, very cool promotion that the Xbox Video team used to hold every so often. There’s a few more were that can from too
Just to make sure that their bases are covered, every one major video game console makers has tried to shore up its defenses by betting on a cross-platform scenario. The PlayStation ecosystem has the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Now. Nintendo’s Switch console will blend mobile gaming and console gaming. Microsoft is betting on the personal computer with Xbox on Windows 10.
When you’re building a community or anything as large as Microsoft’s Xbox Live, you need a way to connect people. For years, Microsoft has basically counted on three Xbox Live features bringing people together. Gamertags let them create their own personality and interact with each other. Messages let users talk directly. Parties give everyone a single digital room to hang out in.
The Xbox Handbook: Xbox Live Clubs and Looking for Group Explained
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How I use the Xbox Elite Controller
I reviewed the Xbox Elite Controller for The En shortly after purchasing it March. At the time, I was looking to do more gaming on Windows. I'd tested out a Steam Controller for this purpose, but found it just wasn't comfortable. I took it back to GameStop and picked up the Elite instead. I love this thing.
Every gamer dreams of being able to play their old games on their new console. The Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Program is what makes that possible for Xbox One owners.
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My setup has changed a lot. I've had three solid years to get new devices and refine my technique. I haven't ditched Windows Phone yet, but I've put some insurance policies in place in case Microsoft can't get its act together. I've rid myself of extra gaming equipment and change the what I carry. As such, I thought the piece needed revisiting.
As I looked out of my giant office windows this afternoon, I noticed the leaves have already begun to fall. It’s time to start making plans for the fall. I provided a brief look at what PC and Xbox games I’m planning to play this fall in this month’s Ask The en. I want to deep dive into it a bit more here though, you know, in the interest in oversharing and all that.
In this edition of Ask The en I take your questions on my holiday gaming plans and Microsoft’s ReCore. We’ve also got more questions about the Xbox One S. That’s the console upgrade that Microsoft introduced in August and we reviewed shortly after.