I’ve spent the last month or so going down the PC/Steam Deck rabbit hole and I’ve gotta say. I get it now.
JampackSam
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I'm extremely glad we ended up in the "Robert Pattinson is one of the greatest actors of our generation" timeline and not the "Who? The guy from Twilight?" timeline.
Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC, Xbox's Disc-to-Digital Program, and Project Helix are all parts of what define the future of Xbox... but things can get pretty confusing pretty fast based on early reports. I'm just ready for Xbox to explain how all of the pieces tie together for next-gen.
The Future of Xbox is Confusing...
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Fields of Mistria is launching fully into 1.0 tomorrow!!! I'm so proud of the team for not only making a game happen (impossible task) but also making it one of the best games ever (great news for me AND you!!)
Mortal Shell Beta 💯 sold me on Mortal Shell it's great (and so metal)
Sony is all-digital. Gears of War: E-Day might be one of Xbox's strongest multiplayer launches in years. The industry's changing fast—are we headed in the right direction? @captlogun.bsky.social & @jampacksam.com weigh in. 🎙️ XP 331: www.youtube.com/live/DBNSoIG...
Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer IMPRESSIONS | Xbox's New Plan | PlayStation All-Digital | XP 331
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I've been playing Gears of War for 15 years and will never get used to saying "blow up that E-hole."
Doing my first LASO run in Halo: Campaign Evolved while people online who haven't even played the game yell at each other
Stan Lee Unaware of Spider-Man Fight
ALT: Stan Lee Unaware of Spider-Man Fight
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Life is very cool. I never in a million years thought I would be hosting panels for the cast of Red Dead Redemption, SungWon Cho, and David Wise across TWO DAYS. Big thanks the Southeast Game Exchange crew for inviting me out as a Special Guest and for these awesome opportunities!
Southeast Game Exchange 2026 was an AMAZING time. I interviewed famous video game voice actors and picked up some fantastic additions for the game room. Here's the full experience so you can come along for the ride! Big thanks to the SEGE crew for inviting me out as a Special Guest!
Southeast Game Exchange 2026 was INCREDIBLE...
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The modern YouTube upload process: - record video - edit video - publish video - remove two bot comments with straight cheeks as their profile picture - share on social media Wash, rinse, and repeat.
I shared my thoughts on Halo: Campaign Evolved earlier today in short form stuff, but now I have MORE thoughts! Here's a little rambling on my experience with the game and how I see Halo: Campaign Evolved fitting into the larger picture of the modern Halo landscape.
Let's Talk About Halo: Campaign Evolved (and the Future of Halo Studios)
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New in our digital archive: We're taking you back to E3 like you've never experienced it. Explore thousands of pages of ephemera and nearly 24 hours of video from the history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo Read more: gamehistory.org/e3-history/
Revisit E3 Like You've Never Seen it Before
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Got a little Gears on the docket this week. 👀 Currently previewing Gears of War: E-Day! Stay tuned for impressions on July 30th at 9am ET. Big thanks to @xbox.com for the chance to go hands-on!
I hosted a Q&A panel with voice actor and YouTuber SungWon Cho at Southeast Game Exchange 2026! From the success of KPop Demon Hunters and how to get started in voice acting to favorite fast food joints and what board game he'd take on a deserted island, we had some great conversations. Enjoy!
SungWon Cho (ProZD) Voice Actor, YouTuber, and Comedian | Southeast Game Exchange 2026 Q&A Panel
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I had the opportunity to host a Q&A with gaming industry legend David Wise, the composer behind Donkey Kong Country, Battletoads, Star Fox Adventures, Yooka-Laylee and MANY more. Huge thanks to the Southeast Game Exchange crew for the opportunity to host! Enjoy!
Donkey Kong Country Music Composer David Wise | Southeast Game Exchange 2026 Q&A Panel
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On this day 15 years ago, we launched our first game, Bastion. To everyone who helped the Kid survive the Calamity, thank you!!🙏 You're the reason we've been able to carry on as an independent studio ever since.
It's time. I'm currently playing Halo: Campaign Evolved. Full review coming Thursday, July 23rd at 11am ET. Huge thanks to @xbox.com for providing a code for review!
After a few weeks, I'm VERY impressed with the @turtlebeach.bsky.social Stealth Pro IIs. 👌 This is the AirPods Max of gaming headsets with a stylish design, great quality, and my favorite charging system on any headset I've used to date. Absolutely fantastic stuff. 👍
The AirPods Max of Gaming Headsets? | Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II Review
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Resonance: #APlagueTale Legacy has just gone GOLD, which means it's release ready! 📀 In a few weeks, you'll finally set foot on the Island and begin a memorable journey alongside Sophia. We can't wait! 🤩
I need you all to know: I've been so distracted this week I didn't even know we were supposed to be mad at Halo and PSN. Look at that, we're not mad anymore.
How do you go from debuting a studio's next game at the biggest showcase of the year literally one week ago to shutting them down in SEVEN DAYS?
Knoebel 🛬 Gamescom@knoebel.bsky.social · 2mo agoXbox is shutting down Ninja Theory. www.theverge.com/games/950204...
BREAKING: Several Xbox studios, including Compulsion, Ninja Theory and Double Fine, are negotiating with Xbox as they try to avoid closure. Some or all could spin off. Lots still in flux as many studios remain unsure about what's happening. Here's the latest: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Studios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures
The studios, which include Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in active negotiations with Xbox and may be given the chance to go independent.
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🟢Xbox - exclusives again. 🔵PlayStation - pulling back from PC. 🔴Nintendo - first-party games monthly. Forza Horizon 6 - 6 million players in 6 days. The industry seems to be shifting back toward platform identity in real time. 🎮 What matters more in 2026: Exclusives or ecosystem convenience? 🤔
Forza Horizon 6 is a top-tier racing experience across the board. As more of a casual player, I feel like Playground added features that make it easier to enjoy the ride while also adding more depth for longtime fans and enthusiasts that are going to spend a TON of time with this game. 👇
Forza Horizon 6 is a Racing Game at Its Best
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I sat down with SaxTalksGames earlier this week to dig into everything behind-the-scenes when it comes to content creation. From routines and tools to mistakes and lessons learned, here's a sneak peek at how the gaming news sausage is made. 👇 Big thanks to Sax for having me on!
He Gave Up 10 Year’s of Work to EXPLODE His Channel! | ft. @JampackSam
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