The more things change
We’re on the cusp of a new generation of consoles, with Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 both due to launch later this month across much of the planet. So why are we having the same old arguments?
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Editorial
Video games are for everyone.
In May 2019 Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, wrote in a blog post ‘gaming is for everyone’. It’s something we passionately believe here at For All The Players. Video games are for everyone, and 2.6 billion people play them.
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A day in the life of Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer’s morning begins with a chaotic wake‑up call from Claptrap, setting the tone for a surreal, tongue‑in‑cheek look at the Xbox boss’s daily routine. From advising Major Nelson to overseeing production lines, this playful piece imagines the behind‑the‑scenes life of Xbox’s most recognisable leader.
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Top Five turn-based games on Xbox One
Turn‑based games offer a calmer, more thoughtful way to play on Xbox One. From the poetic charm of Child of Light to the brutal tactical choices in The Banner Saga, these titles highlight strategic depth, memorable storytelling, and unique styles that make the genre shine on console.
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The videogame comparison
Every now and then someone outside our hobby compares video games to some other art form – usually to indicate that the piece they are critiquing has fallen short in some way. For example, Aussie teen-fiction author Garth Nix took to Twitter to express his disappointment in The Hobbit movie using that very same comparison.
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The five video game industry books you should read
Sometimes it’s nice to put down the controller, make a steaming mug of cocoa and pick up a good book. If you are loath to leave the world of video games altogether, here are five incredible books about the gaming industry you should definitely read.
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Our favourite gaming apps
The second screen experience. It’s been tackled a lot of different ways – extra missions through SmartGlass in Dead Rising 3, playing Mario Kart on the Wii U controller without even needing the TV on, or moving loot to and from the vault in Destiny using your smart phone. Here are some of our favourites (excluding the Xbox App, of course!)
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Opinion | How should we buy our games?
Everyone recognises that Xbox got it wrong at the 2013 Xbox One reveal, and misjudged their audience terribly. But they got our hobby’s digital future just right.
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Jeff Minter, Neon and Space Giraffe | A sheepy legacy
In 2003, Neon became part of a console that lasted a decade and sold more than 80 million units worldwide. Explore the history.
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What are we up to?
Stacey is the suave, sophisticated, worldly-wise figure of the team, always ready with a witty retort, fashionable pocket square, and Egyptian cotton handkerchief.
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