Oct 27, 2016
Microsoft really has come a long way in gaming since the original Xbox was released in 2001. As with all of the other large console makers, they’ve had their ups and downs. The original vision has taken some time to be fully realized, but it seems that the pieces are all falling into place in present day. In this episode, Aaron and Chris round out the State of Gaming series focused on console makers, detailing the past, present, and future of Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division. Despite some rocky beginnings, the Xbox has become a household name across the world—a testament to the successful execution of a bold strategy to get into an already-crowded industry. The gamers discuss the ups and downs of the Xbox consoles and offer their thoughts of the future of the brand. Do they have what it takes to stand toe-to-toe to an emboldened Sony? In the assignments segment, Chris shares his thoughts on Dragon Quest Builders, and Aaron tackles Tropico 5… or was that 4? Intro music provided by sawsquarenoise. Used with permission.