Opinion Archives - SquareXO

The Division 2 BETA – An all round good experience

By James Perry
| 12th February 2019
| Opinion, Preview
| 0

Having recently gone back to The Division to try and collect the new shields, I was looking forward to seeing how The Division 2 played. Thanks to my pre-order I got a code through and planned ahead to put the 50GB download on my PS4 Pro before the start date…read more >

The Rivalry That Never Ends

By John Hay
| 19th January 2019
| Opinion
| 0

Does anyone else have a friend that they have a never-ending rivalry with in gaming? I do and it's a really specific unusual rivalry that actually started out kind of normal. The game was (and still is) Crash Nitro Kart. The rivalry started back on the original Xbox. We would…read more >

Is Streaming the Future of Gaming?

By Joe Anderson
| 18th January 2019
| Opinion
| 0

Gaming is changing, of that, there is no doubt. Companies such as Sony invested in streaming technology long ago with the likes of PlayStation Now, while Microsoft is also planning its own future, with Project X Cloud. Looking further afield, huge hitters such as Amazon, Verizon and Google are also…read more >

Censorship In Gaming – Where Is The Line?

By John Hay
| 17th January 2019
| Opinion
| 0

I recently got a chance to review Senran Kagura Burst on the PS4 which some of you may only be familiar with due to the stir it created among the fanbase when Sony ordered the removal of intimacy mode. For those not aware the game has a dress-up mode where…read more >

Onimusha Warlords – PS4 | Review

By James Perry
| 15th January 2019
| New Releases, Opinion, PS4, Review
| 0

Onimusha Warlords was originally an exclusive title for PlayStation 2 released way back in 2001. It received great reviews that enjoyed the sharp visuals and amazing CG cut scenes. Capcom produced an excellent little game that was originally a spin-off to Resident Evil. However, 18 years on and coming out…read more >

The Switch Made Me A Nintendo Fan

By Lloyd Coombes
| 8th January 2019
| Opinion
| 0

I began gaming in 1996 with the PlayStation, and since the original Xbox hit the market, I've been playing both sides of the so-called "Console War"- and it's great. While I always understood the indelible mark it had left on the industry, I hadn't owned any Nintendo system (save for…read more >

SquareXO Staff – Our Best Games of 2018

By Joe Anderson
| 18th December 2018
| Opinion
| 0

It's that time of year where it's time to pick our favourite game of the year. So we've rounded up our staff and contributors to give us their picks. Do you agree or disagree? Let us know in the comments below. Game of the Year - Joe It’s been a…read more >

Users Game of the Year – Final Results

By Joe Anderson
| 17th December 2018
| Opinion
| 0

With our Game of the Year Podcast coming soon, we want to find out our users Game of the Year. Well, you told us and we've counted those votes and now we have a winner. So congratulations to Studio Santa Monica's God of War - A worthy Game of the…read more >

Five of the Best – PlayStation VR

By Joe Anderson
| 14th December 2018
| Opinion, PSVR
| 0

The PlayStation VR is here to stay, of that there seems no doubt. Sure it's had its cynics, even me and I've owned it from day one, much like I have with every device with the PlayStation branding on it. To me, PlayStation VR feels like it's here to stay,…read more >

Holiday Gift Guide – PlayStation

By Lloyd Coombes
| 13th December 2018
| Opinion, PS4, PSVR
| 0

It’s getting cold, the shops are rammed, and the radio is playing all the same songs – it must be Christmas. However you celebrate the holidays, we’re here to offer you some buying advice on all three of the major consoles. Whether you’re looking to buy one for a loved…read more >