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Senior Staff Writer, @tomsguide . Host, @ThrowdownShow . Loves video games, tech, comic books, & Heavy Metal. 100% 🇩🇴. Here to deliver spicy but honest takes.

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Remaking The Last of Us is a complete waste of time and resources.
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Elden Ring really stole the conversation away from Horizon Forbidden West, didn't it? No one is talking about it anymore. All Elden Ring now.
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All I'll say is that it's very unprofessional for game devs to get on social media and openly mock other game devs.
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Lesson: Stop making these service games. Outside of Destiny, people don't want them anymore.
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Square Enix lost $63M on Marvel’s ‘AVENGERS’ & only sold around 3 million copies. (Source: @gibbogame )
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If Call of Duty gets announced as an Xbox exclusive Twitter is going to erupt.
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Repeat after me: PlayStation Now is not the same thing as Xbox Game Pass.
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Master Chief when he takes off his helmet.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is a prime example of why I am and will always be against cross-gen games. At some point the old hardware just won't cut it. The PS4 and Xbox One version of Cyberpunk should have been cancelled.
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Remake the first 2 for PS5.
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HAPPY 12 YEARS, INFAMOUS 💙
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Rockstar Games is still the king of open-world games. No other developer even comes close.
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Switch is the weakest console yet it outsold the Xbox One. People care about games not power.
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Tbh I would have preferred Tachy over Eve in Stellar Blade. Her design is so badass. Reminds me of a bee.
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PlayStation guys talk more about Game Pass than Xbox owners.
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Some people get really upset when you say anything positive about Xbox.
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Xbox won E3.
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The Batman trailer is already better than the entirety of Batman vs Superman.
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There it is
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We're ecstatic to announce Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Marvel's Wolverine are coming exclusively to PlayStation 5. Stayed tuned for more information! #SpiderManPS5 #WolverinePS5
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Jim Ryan isn't good for PlayStation.
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The narrative that Xbox has no games no longer exists. Lots of games coming.
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Bethesda games aren't coming to PlayStation.
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That moment when you realize Cyberpunk 2077 is now an Xbox exclusive since it's no longer on the PlayStation store.
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People loved saying "Xbox has no games" but now that it has games they're mad. Humans are interesting.
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I'm getting Elden Ring but all this hyperbolic language about it being the greatest game of all time is kind of turning me off. Why must every game either be trash or a masterpiece these days? There's no middle ground anymore.
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TikTok is legit making people dumber.
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Who's gonna tell her!
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Reminding everyone that Ghost of Tsushima was the best game of 2020.
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"Let me smash this $500 console for clout."
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I HAD TO SMASH THE PS5 🥵
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The Mass Effect trilogy is one of the best Science Fiction stories ever.
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So if 30fps is now trash does that retroactively make beloved games like The Last of Us 2 and Final Fantasy VII Remake trash as well? Was playing God of War or Ghost of Tsushima a terrible experience at 30fps when they came out? Just trying to figure out the logic here.
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I don't know how people with 9 to 5 jobs can play games during the week. Like, I want to play Elden Ring right now but I'm exhausted and just want to relax with a movie lol But I guess that's what weekends are for!
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Xbox Series X wasn't the biggest gaming disappointment of 2020. The Last of Us 2 was.
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Titanfall 2 is one of the most underrated games of last gen.
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Why does Henry Cavill as Geralt look like Legolas? lmao
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Cyberpunk 2077 should have been this generation's The Witcher 3. Instead it has become this gen's Watch Dogs 1.
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Twitter will go thermonuclear when Microsoft officially announces future Bethesda games are Xbox exclusives.
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I think it's clear that PlayStation needs its own version of Game Pass.
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Everyone gave Microsoft heat (myself included) for having cross-gen games. Now it's okay when Sony does it AND at $70 a pop? Where's the consistency? It sucks when MS does something but it's okay if Sony does the same thing? Again, I love Sony, but I gotta call this out.
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Still hilarious how the mere mention of Xbox Game Pass gets some people so worked up. I don't get it.
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Ghost of Tsushima was the best game released in 2020.
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Got a PS5 for exclusives, a PC for Xbox & third parties, and the Switch for the occasional Nintendo exclusive. I'm covered on all ends here.
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I don't understand why people get so worked up over Metacritic scores. Horizon Forbidden West got an 89? So what? The game is awesome and a must-buy if you own PS4/PS5. It isn't a lesser game because it didn't get a 90.
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I don't understand the need to apologize.
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Bethesda's Pete Hines is apologizing to frustrated PlayStation players who want to play Starfield but won't be able to because it's an Xbox and PC exclusive.
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I'm very worried about the current direction PlayStation is headed.
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Some claim they want the Microsoft / Activision deal to fail because they don't want Xbox to have a monopoly in gaming. However, these same people also want Xbox to fail... thus giving PlayStation an effective monopoly. The mental gymnastics are interesting.
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PS5 has me spoiled when it comes to load times. I feel like ages pass waiting for games on my PC to load lol
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Just like Microsoft didn't spend $7.5 billion to share Bethesda games with its competitors, it also didn't spend $70 billion to share Acvitivion games. They're going to lock all those titles down eventually. It happened with Bethesda. Just saying.
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"Tony, Microsoft's paying you to talk about Game Pass." I'm not being paid... but with all the money I save from Game Pass each month, maybe I am. 😉
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PlayStation games on PC will not hurt console sales. Not everyone can afford a $4000 rig. Consoles will always be the primary home of PS games. PC will be a secondary location at best.
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Xbox Game Pass
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The first Mass Effect is arguably the weakest entry in the trilogy yet it's better than most games out there. That's how powerful this trilogy is.
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I love how people assume that criticizing Sony automatically means you think Microsoft is great. Stop deflecting the conversation and stay on topic. We ain't talking about Xbox. We're talking about PlayStation. Stop the fanboy nonsense.
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Even a Naughty Dog game designer is dunking on that Halo fruit guy. Hilarious.
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I still can't believe some people thought Starfield WOULDN'T be an Xbox exclusive.
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Microsoft had the right idea by making the Xbox Series S/X's expandable SSD plug and play. Guaranteed to work.
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These "Xbox/PlayStation is better than PlayStation/Xbox this is a fact" posts are dumb. Stop it.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is a cautionary tale for the gaming industry.
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If it wasn't for the Xbox + Bethesda showcase this E3 would have been a complete wash. And even MS doesn't need E3 to put on a showcase. We need something better. I think Summer Game Fest, while currently imperfect, will be the future. E3 ain't it.
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Even the most extreme PS fans are upset right now. I never thought I'd see this. No one is making excuses for today's Showcase. This is good. Demand more companies. Don't just accept what's given. This applies to all mediums.
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It's crazy how in the year 2023 Xbox controllers still require AA batteries.
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Now that the dust has settled I think it's safe to say Xbox (specifically Game Pass) won #E32021
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What's more disheartening than PlayStation's current direction is the fans making excuses for their behavior. Stop being loyal to plastic! If a company messes up, call them out. Don't blindly follow because of some console war nonsense. Demand better.
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The reason you see more anger over PS5 having cross-gen games than XSX is because MS was upfront about Xbox having cross-gen games. Sony? Not so much.
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Looks like Halo Infinite produced another meme.
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It's not available on the PSN store. Of course it's not selling great on console.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Is Not Selling Great On Console
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Interesting that Mass Effect Legendary Edition runs at 120fps on Xbox Series X but only at 60fps on PS5.
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Vita had a longer lifespan than Xbox One X.
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Microsoft's goal isn't to sell individual copies of games. Its ultimate goal is to bolster Game Pass to raise the subscriber count. We can't think in terms of game sales. MS is not playing by the old rules. When you realize that, the company's actions will make more sense.
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If I was Pete Hines I'd be like: "No one is locked out of playing Bethesda games. They're free to buy an Xbox or upgrade their PC."
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The Last of Us franchise is overrated.
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What gaming opinion got you like this?
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People out here acting like the PS5 doesn't come with a DualSense controller.
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Insomniac's Spider-Man game is the best Spider-Man movie.
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At this rate, I'm looking at the very real possibility that Elden Ring may be the first Souls I can't beat. Crazy considering I got the plat in Bloodborne. But whether it's on my own or with others, I can't get past this first boss. I guess age has finally caught up w me lol
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My PlayStation 5 price predictions: All-digital - $399 Physical - $499 What are your predictions?
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In my eyes, @insomniacgames is PlayStation's crown jewel. No question about it.
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I own six standard DualShock 4 controllers and a bunch of 3rd party ones. Am I upset they won't work with PS5 games? No. Those are OLD controllers for an OLD console. I don't see why this is an issue. Gaming was never a cheap hobby.
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If they get Xbox Cloud Gaming on this it's over
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If you think devs can't cancel a game announced for a specific platform, please refer to The Last Guardian. Originally announced for PS3, it eventually released only on PS4. At some point it's best to leave old tech behind. This is what should have happened with Cyberpunk 2077.
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Microsoft messed up by trying to raise the price of XBL. That's understood. But we should stay mad at them even after they reversed that decision? Seriously, what would make people happy? I'm not understanding the continued hate. It's over and gamers won. Go enjoy your weekend.
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If Nintendo or Sony bought Bethesda no one would doubt those games would be exclusive. But Microsoft buys Zenimax and they're not making them exclusive? Explain the logic here.
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Best game of 2020.
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The Jumanji movie won't have a magical board game. Maybe the next Jurassic Park won't have dinosaurs.
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What's this about Phil Spencer getting death threats for not making Call of Duty exclusive to Xbox? What is wrong with people???
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Twitter suspended the account of that dude threatening Sony executives for putting PlayStation games on PC. Good. Guy was a nutjob.
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I don't get why everyone's surprised Phil Spencer said Xbox can't "out-console" Sony and Nintendo. That's just a fact. Why do you think Xbox shifted its focus from selling consoles to selling subscriptions? It had to choose a different path. This isn't confusing.
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All that outrage about the DualShock 4 not being compatible with PS5 games disappeared overnight when people got their hands on the DualSense. Isn't that interesting.
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I don't know why Ghost of Tsushima is trending but I just want to say it was the undisputed game of the year in 2020.
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This man is living his best life. Respect.
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So I'm an Xbot for saying Game Pass is a great service but I'm also a Pony for saying $30 for Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is a fair price. Twitter and its black and white world view is interesting.
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Dudes just spent a whole ass Sunday being angry about Game Pass on Twitter.
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I'll say it, Death Stranding was the boldest AAA game released in years.
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Integrate PS Now with PS+ and charge $15 a month. Instant answer to Xbox Game Pass.
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Days Gone is back in the conversation because of Cyberpunk 2077. People bring up a good point though. Days Gone was rightly criticized for its bugs yet this doesn't seem to be an issue with Cyberpunk 2077. Why the seeming double standard?
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If you give a game that isn't fundamentally broken a 1 out of 10, you seriously don't understand game reviews. Save the rant for an opinion piece.
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We still saying it's not worth $30?
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Ghost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut Iki Island To Reportedly Add 15-20 Hours Of Gameplay #GhostOfTsushima #DirectorsCut #Iki #SuckerPunchProductions #PS5   #PS4 #News
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If Sony came out with a God of War collection that was only available for six months they'd be crucified (and rightly so). Nintendo does it and people don't blink. I don't get it.
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I think Ubisoft focusing more on F2P games is a huge mistake. Those kind of games make bank but they're not actually games. They exist purely to leech money from customers. I can't rock with "games" like that.
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Ain't coming to PlayStation.
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The perception is that Microsoft is gobbling up studios after purchasing Bethesda and Activision Blizzard. But MS only went after Bethesda. Activision came to MS and MS wasn't about to turn that down. Very different circumstances.
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I hate how PS5 always installs the PS4 versions of games.
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