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Website: https://www.seasonedgaming.com
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/seasonedgaming
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Passion Over Metrics : The Expedition 33 Case for Creative Freedom
A French studio you'd never heard of twelve months ago just proved that everything the industry believes about game development is fundamentally broken.
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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has been one of the greatest success stories in gaming this year. So, why is that?
For our latest Good in Gaming article, Stacey argues that it's due to creative freedom and the lack of corporate manipulation.
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For our latest Good in Gaming article, Stacey argues that it's due to creative freedom and the lack of corporate manipulation.
seasonedgaming.com/2025/08/20/p...
The annual Call of Duty release is here and @theslayergiant.bsky.social has completed his detailed overview of the entire package.
Read why he says an improved Zombies mode and good multiplayer can't save the package from an abysmal campaign.
His review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/22/r...
Read why he says an improved Zombies mode and good multiplayer can't save the package from an abysmal campaign.
His review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/22/r...
Review : Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 : Jumping the Shark
Despite its yearly success, the Call of Duty franchise had been hitting a quality snag in recent years. Even though it seemed like the series had mastered
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November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The annual Call of Duty release is here and @theslayergiant.bsky.social has completed his detailed overview of the entire package.
Read why he says an improved Zombies mode and good multiplayer can't save the package from an abysmal campaign.
His review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/22/r...
Read why he says an improved Zombies mode and good multiplayer can't save the package from an abysmal campaign.
His review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/22/r...
More games release daily than any of us could ever hope to play. The word "backlog" has become a regular part of our discourse.
@stacyongames.bsky.social argues, however, that our backlog is not a burden. Rather, loving a game is sometimes merely a matter of timing.
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@stacyongames.bsky.social argues, however, that our backlog is not a burden. Rather, loving a game is sometimes merely a matter of timing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mTg...
Your Backlog is not a Burden
YouTube video by Seasoned Gaming
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November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
More games release daily than any of us could ever hope to play. The word "backlog" has become a regular part of our discourse.
@stacyongames.bsky.social argues, however, that our backlog is not a burden. Rather, loving a game is sometimes merely a matter of timing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mTg...
@stacyongames.bsky.social argues, however, that our backlog is not a burden. Rather, loving a game is sometimes merely a matter of timing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mTg...
ICYMI: This week the guys discussed Steam's new hardware and its potential impact on the console market.
They also chatted on Where the Winds Meet, reviews of Lumines Arise, Dispatch, and Possessor(s), and more!
Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
All Links: seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/17/b...
They also chatted on Where the Winds Meet, reviews of Lumines Arise, Dispatch, and Possessor(s), and more!
Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
All Links: seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/17/b...
Bitcast 362 : Steam Comes After the Consoles
YouTube video by Seasoned Gaming
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November 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
ICYMI: This week the guys discussed Steam's new hardware and its potential impact on the console market.
They also chatted on Where the Winds Meet, reviews of Lumines Arise, Dispatch, and Possessor(s), and more!
Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
All Links: seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/17/b...
They also chatted on Where the Winds Meet, reviews of Lumines Arise, Dispatch, and Possessor(s), and more!
Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
All Links: seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/17/b...
Xbox shares a study conducted over the summer titled "The Culture of Play."
They detail the responses and why gaming should be considered "Time well spent."
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
They detail the responses and why gaming should be considered "Time well spent."
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Gaming: Time Well Spent - Xbox Wire
Gaming gives back, turning moments into meaning. That’s the story behind The Culture of Play Report, a new look at why play feels different and why so many people say it’s time well spent.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Xbox shares a study conducted over the summer titled "The Culture of Play."
They detail the responses and why gaming should be considered "Time well spent."
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
They detail the responses and why gaming should be considered "Time well spent."
news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...
Demonschool from @necrosoftgames.com is "A game for those who love nuance, antics, and those who like to embrace a sense of individuality" writes @common-loot.com .
Read why it earns a Superb medal in his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/18/r...
Read why it earns a Superb medal in his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/18/r...
Review : Demonschool : A is for Apocalypse
I thought my school days were over. While I may be willing to learn new things, I lament the fact that none of it has anything to do with slaying demons.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Demonschool from @necrosoftgames.com is "A game for those who love nuance, antics, and those who like to embrace a sense of individuality" writes @common-loot.com .
Read why it earns a Superb medal in his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/18/r...
Read why it earns a Superb medal in his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/18/r...
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Over the last several years I've raised nearly $7,000 for Extra Life & Children's Miracle Hospitals in KC.❤️
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
November 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Over the last several years I've raised nearly $7,000 for Extra Life & Children's Miracle Hospitals in KC.❤️
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
My career has kept me from it so far in 2025 but that changes tonight!
I'll be streaming beginning around 9pm EST. Would sincerely appreciate anyone swinging by. 🙏🏼
www.twitch.tv/porshapwr
At 11am EST, join the guys as they discuss Steam's big announcement and the impact it will have on the console market.
Also
- Dispatch, Lumines, and Possessor(s) reviews
- Black Ops 7 and Where the Winds Meet
- Ubisoft's future?
- Horizon MMO?
- and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
Also
- Dispatch, Lumines, and Possessor(s) reviews
- Black Ops 7 and Where the Winds Meet
- Ubisoft's future?
- Horizon MMO?
- and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
Bitcast 362 : Steam Comes After the Consoles
YouTube video by Seasoned Gaming
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November 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
At 11am EST, join the guys as they discuss Steam's big announcement and the impact it will have on the console market.
Also
- Dispatch, Lumines, and Possessor(s) reviews
- Black Ops 7 and Where the Winds Meet
- Ubisoft's future?
- Horizon MMO?
- and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
Also
- Dispatch, Lumines, and Possessor(s) reviews
- Black Ops 7 and Where the Winds Meet
- Ubisoft's future?
- Horizon MMO?
- and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJur...
Dispatch's full story is now available and as his first review for SG, @robfrawley.com took the journey to see how @adhocstudio.com innovated.
Read why he says Dispatch "...sets a high bar for future games in the interactive narrative genre."
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/d...
Read why he says Dispatch "...sets a high bar for future games in the interactive narrative genre."
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/d...
Dispatch : Review : With Great Power
I’ve been looking for a classic storytelling experience reminiscent of Telltale’s former work ever since their abrupt closure in 2018. While their brand
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November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Dispatch's full story is now available and as his first review for SG, @robfrawley.com took the journey to see how @adhocstudio.com innovated.
Read why he says Dispatch "...sets a high bar for future games in the interactive narrative genre."
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/d...
Read why he says Dispatch "...sets a high bar for future games in the interactive narrative genre."
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/d...
ARC Raiders North Line Update launches tomorrow and brings with it a new region, new ARC, new items, and more.
Full details:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/a...
Full details:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/a...
ARC Raiders North Line Update Details
ARC Raiders is a certified hit with Nexon announcing that the game has already sold-through more than 4 million copies since launch. Now, in it's first
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November 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
ARC Raiders North Line Update launches tomorrow and brings with it a new region, new ARC, new items, and more.
Full details:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/a...
Full details:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/12/a...
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has surpassed 4 million copies sold.
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has surpassed 4 million copies sold.
Devolver Digital’s latest is here in Possessor(s), developed by @heartmachine.bsky.social .
Bryan spent a lot of time with it and came away very impressed with its combat, style, and story.
Our review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Bryan spent a lot of time with it and came away very impressed with its combat, style, and story.
Our review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Review : Possessor(s) : A Devilishly Good Time
At first glance, Possessor(s) appeared to have everything I enjoy in games these days. Developed by Heart Machine (of Hyper Light Drifter fame), this is a
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November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Devolver Digital’s latest is here in Possessor(s), developed by @heartmachine.bsky.social .
Bryan spent a lot of time with it and came away very impressed with its combat, style, and story.
Our review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Bryan spent a lot of time with it and came away very impressed with its combat, style, and story.
Our review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Lumines Arise is "...an incredibly emotional ride that holds onto you tightly and doesn't want to let go" writes @common-loot.com .
Read why it earns a Sensational medal in his review of @enhance-experience.com 's latest:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Read why it earns a Sensational medal in his review of @enhance-experience.com 's latest:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Review : Lumines Arise : Electronic Soup for the Soul
Hello everyone, Steve Esposito here, the world’s busiest gaming nerd with a review of the much-anticipated Lumines Arise from the studio that previously
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Lumines Arise is "...an incredibly emotional ride that holds onto you tightly and doesn't want to let go" writes @common-loot.com .
Read why it earns a Sensational medal in his review of @enhance-experience.com 's latest:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
Read why it earns a Sensational medal in his review of @enhance-experience.com 's latest:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/11/r...
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The return of Lumines with Lumines Arise alongside Devolver Digital's latest in Possessor(s) tomorrow!
Keep your eyes peeled on @seasonedgaming.bsky.social 👀
Keep your eyes peeled on @seasonedgaming.bsky.social 👀
November 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The return of Lumines with Lumines Arise alongside Devolver Digital's latest in Possessor(s) tomorrow!
Keep your eyes peeled on @seasonedgaming.bsky.social 👀
Keep your eyes peeled on @seasonedgaming.bsky.social 👀
Tomorrow the guys chat on PlayStation's move to the cloud and how it stacks up against the rest of the industry's offerings.
Also, reflecting on the games of 2025 as we head to the holidays, GTA6's big delay, and more!
Join them live at 11am EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdl0...
Also, reflecting on the games of 2025 as we head to the holidays, GTA6's big delay, and more!
Join them live at 11am EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdl0...
Bitcast 361 : PlayStation Heads to the Cloud
YouTube video by Seasoned Gaming
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November 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Tomorrow the guys chat on PlayStation's move to the cloud and how it stacks up against the rest of the industry's offerings.
Also, reflecting on the games of 2025 as we head to the holidays, GTA6's big delay, and more!
Join them live at 11am EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdl0...
Also, reflecting on the games of 2025 as we head to the holidays, GTA6's big delay, and more!
Join them live at 11am EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdl0...
In our latest:
- ARC Raiders review in progress and how it's defining the extraction genre
- BF6 season 1 and Redsec
- Dragon Quest 1&2
- RE Requiem updates
- Amazon cutting the bulk of game development
- + more!
Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6owQ...
All Links: seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/03/b...
- ARC Raiders review in progress and how it's defining the extraction genre
- BF6 season 1 and Redsec
- Dragon Quest 1&2
- RE Requiem updates
- Amazon cutting the bulk of game development
- + more!
Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6owQ...
All Links: seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/03/b...
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
In our latest:
- ARC Raiders review in progress and how it's defining the extraction genre
- BF6 season 1 and Redsec
- Dragon Quest 1&2
- RE Requiem updates
- Amazon cutting the bulk of game development
- + more!
Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6owQ...
All Links: seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/03/b...
- ARC Raiders review in progress and how it's defining the extraction genre
- BF6 season 1 and Redsec
- Dragon Quest 1&2
- RE Requiem updates
- Amazon cutting the bulk of game development
- + more!
Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6owQ...
All Links: seasonedgaming.com/2025/11/03/b...
Tomorrow the guys discuss how ARC Raiders has found mainstream success in the extraction shooter genre.
They'll also chat The Outer Worlds 2, Battlefield 6 season one / Redsec, Dragon Quest 1&2 Remake, and a lot more.
Join them live at 11am EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6owQ...
They'll also chat The Outer Worlds 2, Battlefield 6 season one / Redsec, Dragon Quest 1&2 Remake, and a lot more.
Join them live at 11am EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6owQ...
Bitcast 360 : ARC Raiders Takes Over
YouTube video by Seasoned Gaming
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November 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Tomorrow the guys discuss how ARC Raiders has found mainstream success in the extraction shooter genre.
They'll also chat The Outer Worlds 2, Battlefield 6 season one / Redsec, Dragon Quest 1&2 Remake, and a lot more.
Join them live at 11am EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6owQ...
They'll also chat The Outer Worlds 2, Battlefield 6 season one / Redsec, Dragon Quest 1&2 Remake, and a lot more.
Join them live at 11am EST!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6owQ...
Embark Studios shares an early roadmap for ARC Raiders.
October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Embark Studios shares an early roadmap for ARC Raiders.
ARC Raiders has now surpassed 250,000 concurrent players on Steam on release day.
October 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
ARC Raiders has now surpassed 250,000 concurrent players on Steam on release day.
Capcom announces extensive range of pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem including a deluxe steelbook edition, a themed controller, an Amiibo, and more.
October 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Capcom announces extensive range of pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem including a deluxe steelbook edition, a themed controller, an Amiibo, and more.
After reviewing Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake last year, @theslayergiant.bsky.social dove into Dragon Quest 1&2 to bring it all together.
After 60+ hours what’s his verdict? His review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/29/r...
After 60+ hours what’s his verdict? His review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/29/r...
Review : Dragon Quest I & II HD 2D Remake : Full Circle
For a genre now defined by grandiose storytelling and high-end cinematic production, the Dragon Quest series stands apart as the JRPG’s enduring comfort
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October 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
After reviewing Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake last year, @theslayergiant.bsky.social dove into Dragon Quest 1&2 to bring it all together.
After 60+ hours what’s his verdict? His review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/29/r...
After 60+ hours what’s his verdict? His review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/29/r...
It's 2025 and Painkiller has been reborn. But is it worth your time?
After spending time shooting his way out of Purgatory, @andresplays.bsky.social offers his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/29/r...
After spending time shooting his way out of Purgatory, @andresplays.bsky.social offers his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/29/r...
Review : Painkiller : Stuck In Hell
Game studios explore their back catalogue often, either for inspiration or for bringing them back from the dead. Remakes, remasters, and reboots are
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October 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It's 2025 and Painkiller has been reborn. But is it worth your time?
After spending time shooting his way out of Purgatory, @andresplays.bsky.social offers his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/29/r...
After spending time shooting his way out of Purgatory, @andresplays.bsky.social offers his review:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/29/r...
Fumi Games has released a documentary on the development of Mouse P.I. For Hire.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BoP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BoP...
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - A Deep Dive Documentary
YouTube video by MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
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October 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Fumi Games has released a documentary on the development of Mouse P.I. For Hire.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BoP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BoP...
Xbox has big plans and ideas for the future of the brand, its services, and its hardware. #Xbox
Looking at the big picture, @common-loot.com breaks down the details and the reasons for the continual changes.
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/28/x...
Looking at the big picture, @common-loot.com breaks down the details and the reasons for the continual changes.
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/28/x...
Xbox's Future is Ubiquitous
In a recent interview with Mashable’s Tech Editor, Timothy Beck Werth, Sarah Bond answered a bunch of questions relating to the release of the ASUS Xbox
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October 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Xbox has big plans and ideas for the future of the brand, its services, and its hardware. #Xbox
Looking at the big picture, @common-loot.com breaks down the details and the reasons for the continual changes.
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/28/x...
Looking at the big picture, @common-loot.com breaks down the details and the reasons for the continual changes.
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/28/x...
Season 1 and the new battle royale "REDSEC" are now live for Battlefield 6.
Here's everything you need to know directly from Battlefield Studios:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/28/b...
Here's everything you need to know directly from Battlefield Studios:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/28/b...
Battlefield 6 : Season 1 and Battle Royale "REDSEC" Launch
After an explosive launch, the teams at Battlefield Studios have dropped a massive content addition to Battlefield 6 today. In addition to the official
seasonedgaming.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Season 1 and the new battle royale "REDSEC" are now live for Battlefield 6.
Here's everything you need to know directly from Battlefield Studios:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/28/b...
Here's everything you need to know directly from Battlefield Studios:
seasonedgaming.com/2025/10/28/b...