I sincerely hope that Battlefield 1's release this week hasn't caused you to swear off testing video games from every developer. Today on Xbox Live, the gaming community's biggest test experience kicks off. The Call of Duty Infinite Warfare beta that you've all been waiting for has arrived.
The en Comes to YouTube with Xbox Elite Controller content this week
A few weeks back I told you all that The en would go more personal. I said that it would double-down on integrating my personality, sense of humor and taste. Maybe you even noticed a new color scheme that rids the site of its green branding for the first time ever. (Fun fact: red is my favorite color.) I'm planning to continue the transition to a more me focused brand with a new YouTube channel launching today.
The en Comes to YouTube with Xbox Elite Controller content this week
How I use the Xbox Elite Controller
I reviewed the Xbox Elite Controller for The En shortly after purchasing it March. At the time, I was looking to do more gaming on Windows. I'd tested out a Steam Controller for this purpose, but found it just wasn't comfortable. I took it back to GameStop and picked up the Elite instead. I love this thing.
Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer
Rockstar Games recently revealed the first Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PCs running Microsoft's Windows operating system. All are coming to store shelves in the fall of 2017.
So a Red Dead Redemption sequel is coming, maybe
There's no boulder or crevice that you can stick your head under or behind to get away from Rockstar's latest game teases. Everyone, including someone on the International Space Station, I'm sure, is talking about the possibility of a Read Dead Redemption sequel.
‘Battlefield 1’ single player trailer
The single player trailer for Battlefield 1, launching October 21st on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PCs.
The Bag: What I Carry Besides a Surface Pro 4
My setup has changed a lot. I've had three solid years to get new devices and refine my technique. I haven't ditched Windows Phone yet, but I've put some insurance policies in place in case Microsoft can't get its act together. I've rid myself of extra gaming equipment and change the what I carry. As such, I thought the piece needed revisiting.
Battlefield 1 free trial kicks off with EA Access tomorrow
Battlefield 1 marks the first time in a very long time a major first-person shooter has gone back to a historic event for inspiration, and that has a lot of folks excited. Three solid years of futuristic shooters with robots in them tends to have that effect on people. Starting tomorrow, October 13th, anyone with an EA Access subscription can experience the Battlefield 1 free trial that comes with the online video game service.
The Culture: Can we talk about this Power Rangers movie trailer?
Now, I'm not saying that I still watch Power Rangers. When Disney purchased the rights to the franchise I bailed out. Power Rangers Jungle Fury remains the most hilarious idea to ever escape a writing room and make it to television. Some years back, Saban Entertainment managed to purchase the Power Rangers franchise back from Disney. Since it worked on a Power Rangers movie ever since. Over the weekend we got a chance to finally see some live action trailer from this coming movie.
The Culture: Can we talk about this Power Rangers movie trailer?
CommunityScene: When being a black Twitch streamer goes wrong
Looking around for community interest pieces in entertainment and gaming this week, a report about something I'd never really thought about caught my eye. Being an African-American professional gamer and Twitch streamer has its difficulties. Those difficulties include written and emote harassment, if a recent TwitchCon panel is to judge.
CommunityScene: When being a black Twitch streamer goes wrong