Xbox One: DRM, No used Games, 24-Hour check-ins, all Dropped – Confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed on it’s official website that they have dropped all the crazy restrictions the Xbox One has imposed. Get the full details below. More »

Is Microsoft Scared of Nintendo and the Wii U?

Furious Francis digs deeper into Microsoft sending agents into Best Buy to sway potential Wii U owners at Nintendo’s Best Buy Wii U experience. More »

Why Donkey Kong Country Makes Sense over Metroid…for now

Furious Francis discusses why Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is a better bet over Metroid....for now More »

Playeressence X Nintendo Episode 15 – Massive E3 Wrap-up “Nintendo won E3″

Furious Francis hosts his largest Playeressence X Nintendo show ever! Nearly an hour of E3 talk, full in-depth discussions on games, and why Nintendo “won” E3 this year. Check out the show below! More »

Playeressence Original Shows & Content

Check out our original content where we play video games, write opinion articles, and battle each other for whos number one. More »

 

Retro City Rampage Developer Discusses Microsoft Restricted Approach to Indies

Retro City Rampage developer Brain Provinciano has discussed Microsoft’s restrictive policies when it comes to independent developers. Not only is it expensive, but Microsoft imposes more restrictions than Sony and Nintendo combined. 

The Real Problem with Used Games

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Ricard Julianti discusses the real problem with used games in this sharp opinion piece.  

Brayden Cole: It’s Official Microsoft Is Scared of the Wii U!

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Check out what Brayden Cole has to say on Microsoft sending employees into Nintendo’s Best Buy Wii U events. Make sure to subscribe to his channel as Brayden is one of the providers of content on YouTube. 

Furious Francis Discusses the term ‘System Seller’

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Furious Francis goes over the term ‘system seller’. 

Top five No-Shows of E3 2013

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Furious Francis goes over the top five no-shows of E3 2013. 

Mad Catz PS3 Accessories Incompatible with PS4, No new Products Confirmed

Mad Catz has stated that their PS3 peripherals will not work with the PS4, but they haven’t announced any new products to support the PS4 at all. 

How Did Retro Studios get David Wise back for DKC Tropical Freeze?

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Kensuke Tanabe of Retro Studios explains how they courted David Wise to compose the soundtrack for Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. 

Super Smash Bros Wii U & 3DS: Sakurai Discusses Tripping, Customization, and more

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GameSpot had a nice interview with Masahiro Sakurai, the producer of Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS. Get new information on the game past the link.

“More Studios will Close” now that There’s no DRM Restrictions on Xbox One, says Cliffy B

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Now that Microsoft has pulled a complete 180 on their Xbox One DRM polices. Former Epic Games director Cliff Bleszinski has portrayed a bleak future for the gaming industry. 

The Black Nerd Interviews Nintendo’s Director of Entertainment

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Andre The Black Nerd interviews Nintendo on some of their big franchises coming to the Wii U.

Furious Francis Rant: So Donkey Kong Country isn’t a System Seller? False!

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Furious Francis is a bit riled up, Donkey Kong Country isn’t a system seller? LOL, think again. Furious Francis goes over the latest numbers for a port of a 3 year old Wii game.

Xbox One DRM Policy Changes Waited on Gamers Knowing “Complete Story”

Microsoft did a complete 180 on their policies regarding the Xbox One today. Now, corporate vice president of Xbox Marc Whitten has said that Microsoft wanted to tell the “complete story” before it made such a drastic public reversal. 

Xbox One: DRM, No used Games, 24-Hour check-ins, all Dropped – Confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed on it’s official website that they have dropped all the crazy restrictions the Xbox One has imposed. Get the full details below. 

Mario Kart 8 – E3 Trailer Analysis

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I’m not sure if I posted this before, but I’ll put it up again. Check out Gamexplain’s trailer analysis of Mario Kart 8 on Wii U.

Mirror’s Edge Reboot to fix the Problems with the First game, says DICE

Mirror’s Edge got it’s grand reveal at E3 2013, but it’s not a sequel, it’s a reboot of the first game. Checkout what DICE has to say on rebooting the franchise, and how they are going to fix some of the issues with the first game. 

Suda 51 “Always up to the idea” of Returning to No More Heroes

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Grasshopper Manufacutre CEO Goichi Suda has stated that he’s “always up to the idea” of creating another No More Heroes game. 

Elements from The Wind Waker HD will be used in the next Wii U Zelda game, says Aonuma

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Legendary producer of the Zelda series Eiji Aonuma has stated that some of the finer elements of The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker HD will be used in the next Zelda game on Wii U. 

Transistor Video Shows off 15 Minutes of PS4 Gameplay

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Supergiant’s Games new game Transistor has a 15 minute gameplay demonstration. This game is set for 2014 on the PS4 and Steam. Check it out past the link, it looks like a promising action RPG. 

We’re not “Playing it Safe” when it Comes to Sequels, says Nintendo

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Some of the gaming press, and gamers online have accused Nintendo of ‘rehashing’ old IPs or playing it safe by not bring new characters into their games. Craptaku, a really shitty site, said that Nintendo’s games at E3 were “fun but felt safe” this year. Shigeru Miyamoto and Reggie Fils-Aime have fired back at Craptaku to discuss their IPs and why they aren’t playing it safe with their games. 

Japanese Media Create: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D & 3DS Titles Dominate the Charts

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D elevated to the number one spot on the Media Create charts in Japan wtih 104,569 units sold in it’s first week. This provided a healthy boost to the sales of the 3DS after sales had been down over the past few weeks. 

Rayman Legends on Wii U was Delayed do to poor Sales Projections

Ubisoft has finally come out and gave a official response to why Rayman Legends was delayed on Wii U. The company also discussed how the game has become better for it. 

Final Fantasy 15: Nomura Discusses the Switch from Versus 13 & Next-gen jump

Final Fantasy 15 used to be known as Final Fantasy Versus 13.  FF 15′s game director Tetsuya Nomura discussed with Famitsu what prompted the change.