Tag: ngcw
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PS5 & Xbox Series: 4 Years Later Review
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Four-Year Report Card: PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X|S Welcome to Next-Gen Console Watch! As we celebrate the four-year milestone of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, it’s time to reflect on the performance of these groundbreaking consoles. Join Daemon, Max Scoville from IGN’s Beyond! podcast, and Stella Chung from Podcast Unlocked as they…
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Is The PS5 Pro Worth It?
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Welcome to the Next-Gen Console Watch! Join Daemon, Max Scoville from Beyond, and Michael Higham, IGN’s tech reviews editor, as they delve into the world of gaming consoles. Today, they focus on the highly anticipated PS5 Pro and its impact on the gaming industry. The Power of the PS5 Pro Max Scoville, who had the…
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PS5 vs Xbox: Fall 2024 Lineup Battle!
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PS5 vs Xbox: Who Has the Best Fall 2024 Lineup? Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, Daemon is joined by Unlocked’s Ryan McCaffrey and Beyond’s Max Scoville to delve into the showdown between the PS5 and Xbox’s lineup for the remainder of the year. Sony’s Offerings: Sony is gearing up for the launch…
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10 Games That Need a Modern Remaster
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Reviving Classics: 10 Games That Deserve a Current-Gen Remaster Rediscovering Gaming Gems Join Next-Gen Console Watch hosts Daemon, Max Scoville, and Jada Griffin as they delve into the world of game remasters. The gaming industry has been ablaze with remastered classics, offering a fresh spin on beloved titles of the past. While recent hits like…
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Analoguing PlayStation & Xbox: IGN Debate
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Should PlayStation & Xbox Get the Analogue Treatment? Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, Daemon is joined by Ryan McCaffrey from IGN’s Xbox podcast, Podcast Unlocked, and Max Scoville from Beyond, IGN’s PlayStation show. The topic of discussion revolves around Analogue, a retro enthusiast hardware company that recently unveiled the Analogue 3D, their…
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Expect Halo 7 on PS5
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Welcome to Next-Gen Console Watch Major Shift at Halo Studios Halo fans, hold onto your seats! There’s a major shift happening over at Halo Studios (formerly known as 343 Industries). This latest development has the gaming community buzzing with excitement as the beloved franchise gears up for what could be a game-changing chapter. Unreal Engine…
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Top Horror Games to Push PS5 & Xbox Series X Limits
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Exploring the Terrifying Horror Games that Show Off PS5 and Xbox Series X Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, Ryan takes the lead alongside Max Scoville from Beyond and Destin Legarie from Podcast Unlocked to delve into the realm of spine-chilling horror games that truly shine on the PS5 and Xbox Series X.…
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Wild Predictions for IGN Switch 2 Announcement
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Welcome to Next-Gen Console Watch: Switch 2 Announcement Predictions! Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, the team is joined by Seth Macy from Nintendo Voice Chat as they dive into the exciting world of the rumored Switch 2. With leaked images making the rounds, speculation is rife about what Nintendo has in store…
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PS5 Pro: Pay More to Play PS4 Games! 😱
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The PS5 Pro: A Game-Changing Upgrade or Just Another Pricey Console? Breaking Down the PS5 Pro Announcement: The gaming world was abuzz with excitement as Sony unveiled its latest innovation, the PS5 Pro. Priced at a hefty $700, this mid-gen upgrade promises enhanced performance and graphics for a premium gaming experience. But does the price…
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Next-Gen Console Watch: IGN’s Live-Service Woes
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Next-Gen Has a Live-Service Problem In the latest episode of Next-Gen Console Watch, Daemon, Max Scoville, and Destin Legarie delve into the concerning trend of live-service games in the current gaming generation. The focus of their discussion revolves around Concord, a live-service game that recently faced a catastrophic failure leading to its shutdown. This event…
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Is This the Peak of Console Gaming?
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Welcome to Next-Gen Console Watch! Substitute host, Stella Chung, takes the reins this week alongside regulars Max Scoville and Ryan McCaffrey to delve into the question on everyone’s minds: has this console generation already reached its peak? The Current Landscape As we find ourselves four years into the current console cycle, it’s evident that high-profile…
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Top & Flop Game Genres This Console Gen!
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Welcome to Next-Gen Console Watch This week on Next-Gen Console Watch, Daemon, Max, and Ryan delve into the world of game genres on the latest consoles. They analyze which genres are flourishing and which ones are struggling to keep up in this console generation. First-Person Shooters and Racing Games: Still Setting the Bar? Are first-person…
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Next-Gen Console Watch: IGN’s Bold gamescom Predictions
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Welcome to Next-Gen Console Watch! Gearing Up for gamescom 2024 As the gaming world eagerly anticipates gamescom 2024, all eyes are on Xbox. With Xbox being the sole major console manufacturer attending the event, expectations are high for some groundbreaking announcements. Speculations are rife about the possibility of Xbox unveiling a long-awaited handheld console at…
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PS5 & Xbox Exclusives that Betrayed – Next-Gen Watch
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The Best Former PS5 & Xbox Exclusives That Jumped Ship Welcome to another exciting episode of Next-Gen Console Watch where Max is taking over hosting duties for Daemon this week. Joining him are Jada Griffin from IGN’s PlayStation show Beyond and Destin Legarie from Podcast Unlocked. The hot topic of discussion? Former PS5 and Xbox…
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Is Microsoft’s Handheld Waiting on Nintendo? – Next-Gen Console Watch
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Exploring the Future of Handheld Gaming Consoles Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, the spotlight is on the rumors surrounding Microsoft’s potential handheld console, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and the possibility of a new PlayStation Vita. Let’s delve into the insights shared by Ryan McCaffrey and Jada Griffin regarding these exciting developments…
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Console Wars: Next-Gen Ownership Battle
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Welcome to the Next-Gen Console Watch! The Big Three Console Makers: PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, Daemon is joined by Ryan McCaffrey, host of IGN’s Xbox podcast, Podcast Unlocked, and Seth Macy from IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat podcast. With Nintendo’s recent summer showcase, all the big three console…
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Reviewing IGN’s Next-Gen Console Shows
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Xbox & PlayStation Showcase Comparison – Next-Gen Console Watch Xbox Dominates with Strong Showcase Summary: The recent gaming showcases from Xbox and PlayStation have sparked a heated debate in the gaming community. According to a detailed poll conducted by IGN, it is clear that Xbox’s summer event stole the spotlight, with an overwhelming majority expressing…
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PS5’s Loss, Xbox’s Gain – Next-Gen Console Watch
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**Square Enix Sales Woes and Multiplatform Plans** In a recent episode of **Next-Gen Console Watch**, Daemon, Ryan McCaffrey, and Jada Griffin delved into the challenges facing Square Enix and its iconic Final Fantasy franchise. With three PlayStation 5 exclusives failing to meet expectations, Square Enix is embarking on a three-year plan to revitalize its business…
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Is Nintendo Outsmarting the Competition with Switch 2?
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Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors: What to Expect Welcome back to the latest episode of Next-Gen Console Watch where Daemon, Ryan McCaffrey, and Max Scoville dive into the exciting world of gaming hardware. This week, the spotlight is on the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 updates provided by leaks from reliable sources. Let’s explore the potential features…
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Why Make New Games? Old Games Sell with TV Shows!
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TV Shows Boost Sales of Video Games: A New Trend in Entertainment Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week, Daemon is joined by Ryan McCaffrey of the Unlocked podcast and Max Scoville from Beyond. The topic of discussion revolves around the trend where video game publishers are finding success in adapting their games into…
