Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Following up last week’s glimpse at the Xbox Series X’s gameplay, we’ve had another look at what gaming’s future has in store by a demo of the upcoming Unreal Engine 5. So this week, we discuss the impact that the new engine will have for both consumers and developers, and how we may finally see the last line between film and gaming be blurred. Plus, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is b...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. The time has finally come: we have now seen the first true gameplay footage from the upcoming Xbox Series X. Now that the next gen race is beginning to heat up, we analyze and dive deep on the footage that was shown during the newest Inside Xbox and what it says about the positioning for next gen with Xbox. Plus, fans can now expect news and reveals from Xbox once a month leadi...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. PC gaming continues to be a staple in Microsoft’s commitment to the future of gaming, and with its first PC exclusive release with this in Gears Tactics, it really makes you think about where consoles will be by the end of the upcoming generation. So this week, Mike and I talk about what the future of PC gaming is for Microsoft, and how their commitment to making Xbox a platfor...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC gaming. Even during a pandemic, the rumor mill is always churning, especially so in a year when the launch of the next generation of consoles is planned. So this week, Mike and I sit down to discuss all of the current rumors floating around the Xbox stratosphere, including the all but confirmed entry-level system code named Lockhart, a potential new Microsoft headset, and the potential...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Riot Games has finally put their upcoming tactical shooter Valorant in the hands of players, and it has been the talk of the esports town. So this week, after getting hands on with the game, Mike and I sit down to give our initial thoughts on Valorant and what the future might hold for Riot’s first foray into the FPS genre. Plus,a remake of Resident Evil 4 seems to be all bud officially co...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With Final Fantasy 7, Resident Evil 3, and a slew of Mario games getting the remake and remaster treatment (respectively), you’ve got to wonder: what about Xbox? So this week, Mike and I sit down to discuss what we think are some worthy candidates for getting the remaster or full on remake treatment from Xbox’s past lineups. With a slew of hits on both the original Xbox and Xbox 360 to pla...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. The closer we get to the release of both next gen consoles, the more rumors on what games we will see on them begin to run rampant. While it’s always great to keep your expectations in check and be realistic, it’s always fun to lean into the speculation. So this week, Mike and I talk about which game franchises we realistically and unrealistically could make a return on the Xbox Series X. ...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. While being quarantined for the current pandemic is the right and safest move, it doesn’t make it any less boring, but lucky for us, video games can help make that time much more enjoyable. So this week, Mike and I sit down to put together a list of Xbox One and PC game recommendations that we think are a perfect companion piece while you practice social distancing over the next few weeks....
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft has revealed some new features and specs for the upcoming Xbox Series X, including demos of the Quick Resume feature and SSD load times. But just how much will they impact our day to day gaming needs for the next console generation? Plus, CD Projekt RED has started working remotely from home on Cyberpunk 2077, but will it have an impact on the upcoming blockbuster’s release date?...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Doom Eternal launches next week and you know we are beyond hyped for it; but the hype for a new Doom probably wouldn’t be dialed to the max if it wasn’t for the resurrection of the franchise with 2016’s Doom. So this week, Mike and I take a look back at one of this console generation’s greatest comebacks by examining what made the 2016 release such a return to form for the beloved ID Softw...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. There’s no doubt about it that cloud gaming is the future. From Project xCloud to Google Stadia and everything in between; it’s only just begun. But are we ready for it in 2020? This week, Mike and I sit down and try to answer that question. Is Microsoft putting a higher emphasis on cloud gaming than the public is ready for? Will Project Lockhart end up being a xCloud box? Plus, Bungie is ...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. It’s official: we now know what those juicy specs and features are for Microsoft’s premiere next gen system: the Xbox Series X. This week, we dive into what those features and specs look like, from a massive amount of teraflops, to a state of the art custom SSD, to what Microsoft is coining “Smart Delivery” for getting the best version of a game the first time to you, we leave no stone lef...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With the critical and commercial success of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Marvel’s Spider-Man, Disney isn’t wanting the trend to slow down anytime soon. The entertainment giant recently stated they’re wanting to partner with more developer to tell unique stories with their IP, which has a lot of people using the phrase “what if”. So this week, Mike and I sit down to do just that, by exa...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. For decades, Rockstar Games has been one of gaming’s greatest entities, known for their mesh of stellar gameplay and incredible world building. But for the first time since the publisher’s inception, one of its founding members and one of gaming development’s most prolific names, Dan Houser, will not be along for the ride into next gen starting in March. So, it begs the question, what does...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. 2020 is looking to be one of the biggest and best years in gaming, from the launch of next gen consoles, to massive titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Halo Infinite dropping, it’s bound to be crazy. With a crazy ride ahead of us, we decided we should make the journey a bit more interesting. So this week, we’re holding the draft of the Game Pass Gamecast’s first annual Fantasy Critic Games Leag...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With major releases surrounding the Halo and Doom franchises this year, there’s one thread that seems to connect them: being apart of a reboot process. This week, Adam and I sit down to try to figure out makes a “good” reboot for series, and when exactly is it justifiable to proceed with a clean slate in monumental franchises like Halo, Doom, and even Gears of War. Should aesthetic or game...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With new job listings from Bethesda Game Studios suggesting that the newest entry in the legendary Elder Scrolls franchise has finally entered full on production, along with the potential of a full reveal of the mysterious new IP Starfield right around the corner, it feels as though the once beloved game developer has arrived at a cross roads. What will the future of Bethesda look like hea...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With Sony now confirmed to skip E3 for the second year in a row, a big question remains: what’s the message from Microsoft? This week, we dive into how Microsoft should position the conversation around the next generation of Xbox moving throughout the year and more importantly, the message surrounding it with its biggest competitor once again opting out of one of the biggest gaming press e...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With 2020, the year where all of our nerdy ass dreams come true in gaming, now here and more info on the next gen consoles and games dropping any second, there’s one studio in the Xbox Games Studios family that is still shrouded in mystery: The Initiative. This week, we try to connect the dots like Charlie in It’s Always Sunny to what the newest homebred Microsoft studio is up to, and try ...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Now that 2019 has come and gone, it’s time to finally talk about our Game of the Year picks. In a year where gamers have been treated to a ton of spectacular experiences, it’s time for us to figure out which ones we believe stands above the rest. Plus, be sure to listen up on how you can have your voice heard regarding our choices by voting on the GPGC Gamer’s Choice Award after the episod...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. We’re kicking back and relaxing over the holidays (like you should be doing too), and decided to go through the games we’re excited for with 2020 less than a week away. From mammoth releases such as Halo Infinite, Doom Eternal and Cyberpunk 2077, to titles looking to fly under the radar like Warcraft 3: Reforged, we’re filling you in on what we’re anticipating with the new year on another ...
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. The Game Awards have now come and gone, and they sure brought some surprises for Xbox fans to say the least. From finally learning the name of the next Xbox system and getting our first glimpse into its future with Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, to seeing critically acclaimed titles such as Sekiro and Control take home some gold, it was a night full of excitement that we will catch everyone up...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. Naturally, two days after we record our newest full-length episode about Project Scarlett's rumored specs, Xbox surprises the world by revealing the name, look, and specs of their next generation system: Xbox Series X. Travis and Adam share their initial reactions to the newly revealed console, along with the next Xbox controller, and the world premiere first look at Senua's Saga: Hellblad...
Dec 15, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. We now potentially know the supposed specs for both of Xbox’s Project Scralett next gen systems, Anaconda and Lockhart, and let’s just say the jump is pretty hefty. Will these potential specs lead to another tech arms race with Sony and the PlayStation 5, or should the focus remain on where it counts: the games? Plus, it’s official: Resident Evil 3 Remake is confirmed and it is only mere m...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With the nominees for the Game Awards 2019 now live and the show right around the corner, it’s time we make our predictions for gaming’s biggest night. From the grand daddy of them all with Game of the Year, to the Subway’s Fresh Indie Game celebrating the best start from a new independent developer, we decipher what we think will end up winning awards from the voting jury’s point of view....
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. If one thing’s for sure, we know that everyone loves a good comeback story. So that's why on this week’s episode, we’re taking a look at how developers and publishers can regain the trust of their fan bases after poor launches or mismanaged moves. From tone deaf decisions like Bethesda Game Studios adding Fallout 1st to Fallout 76, to redemption arcs such as the resurrection of No Many Sky...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. This week’s show is packed to the brim with all of the news, announcements, and world premieres from Xbox’s biggest party of the year: X019. We breakdown everything from the fan fest’s special edition of Inside Xbox, including the reveal of two new first party IPs from Rare and Obsidian, tons of massive games coming to Xbox Game Pass, and a solidified release date for when you can finally ...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. With us now unofficially at the one year mark until the launch of both next generation home consoles, we decided it’s time to put our money where our mouths are. This week, we decided to put together our metaphoric time capsule of bets in regards to the beginning of next gen, with what we expect, what we want and what we don’t want as we inch closer to those brand spankin’ new boxes. We co...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. This week, we decided to cook up a special topic for the show. We’re dialing the clock all the way back to almost ten years ago and making our list of the top games of the decade that was the 2010s. In a decade chalk full of genre defining experiences, we definitely had our work cut out for us, but we settled on quite the list that we think both represents our tastes while also paying homa...
Nov 08, 2019•2 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Join the Bonus Accessory crew every Friday as they dive head first into all things Xbox and Xbox Game Pass. This week, the trio is back together with some major impressions to go over. We’ve gotten our hands on Microsoft’s upcoming game streaming service, Project xCloud, and man, is the performance for it surprising to say the least. Also, we break down our thoughts on the two biggest launches of last week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and The Outer Worlds. Did these bad boys meet our expectatio...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 31 min
