Tag: microsoft

Cyberpunk 2077: Trailer, Release Date and Keanu! – E3 2019

One of the most talked about games coming out of last year’s E3 conference was Cyberpunk 2077, the new Blade Runner style game from The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red. During Xbox’s E3 2019 press conference, not only did we get a new trailer, but some actual gameplay footage with a stunning cameo by John Wick himself, Keanu Reeves. The… Continue reading Cyberpunk 2077: Trailer, Release Date and Keanu! – E3 2019

Is Sony Partnering with Verizon for Verizon Gaming?

Is there more than meets the eye when it comes to a variety of Sony PlayStation 4 exclusives showing up as selections on the unannounced Verizon Gaming service? TheWatchman lays out his reasoning why a partnership between Sony and Verizon may not be so far-fetched.

The Streaming Wars Have Begun – Microsoft Announces Project xCloud

What does the future hold for the Xbox? We will find out more in November during the X02018 event

The next salvo in the great streaming wars has been fired! Microsoft has officially unveiled Project xCloud, a streaming platform that will allow players to stream AAA Xbox content to any device with an internet connection.

Wall Street Journal Confirms Nintendo Switch Pro Arriving in 2019

Confirming our original reporting from August, Nintendo plans to launch a new hardware upgrade for the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch Pro, sometime in 2019.

Microsoft’s Xbox All Access was first tried by the Sega Dreamcast

Pay a monthly fee for two years and land yourself a free Xbox One? It’s an amazingly innovative initiative that has the internet buzzing; however, theWatchman has seen this exact deal before. Find out how Microsoft was inspired by Sega’s Dreamcast, and see the amazing parallels two decisive points in the history of gaming.

GameStop Ending Elite Pro Membership in August

Yet another retail discount program will be ending. GameStop is set to terminate the Elite Pro Membership program on August 1st. We take a look at GameStop’s potential decision, as well as the disturbing trend of elimitaing discount programs by major retailers.

Report Confirms Microsoft Will Release a Streaming Only Next Gen Xbox

More pieces of the puzzle are starting to fall into place regarding Microsoft’s next generation console, code named Scarlett. A new report from Thurrott.com confirms our analysis from last month: There will be a streaming only version of the next Xbox.

The Insiders Roundtable – An Inside Look at the Future of Gaming – E3 2018

TheWatchman recently sat down with two major industry insiders and social media influencers, Stealth_ and Golfing Buffalo for a fascinating look at the future of the gaming industry. Find out out what the future of gaming will look like in this exclusive NerdBacon presentation!

The E3 2018 Game Plan – Microsoft – E3 2018

Microsoft’s journey to E3 2018 has been filled with twists, turns, and somewhat questionable decisions. However, there has been a master plan all along. NerdBacon begins its annual series on the three major console manufacturers and the challenges they face heading into E3 2018

The E3 2017 Game Plan: Microsoft – E3 2017

We continue our annual look at the big three console manufacturers as they head into E3 2017 with a look at Microsoft. What do they have on the line this year? What will they show? We have some bold predictions inside!