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Xbox 360 Store Scheduled to Close in 2024
On July 29, 2024, the Xbox 360 Store will cease sales, and the Microsoft Movies & TV app will no longer work on the console.
10 Games That Had Their ESRB Ratings Changed (& Why)
The Mega Man Legacy Collection, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Undertale are only a few of the games that received sudden ESRB rating changes.
Why the Seventh Console Generation Is Gaming's Most Divisive Era
The seventh console generation is responsible for gaming's greatest triumphs and most egregious mistakes, but did it do more harm than good?
10 Great Games Released On The Wrong Platform
Some video games would have fared much better had they been released on different hardware, like Perfect Dark for the N64.
10 Hardest First Bosses In Gaming, Ranked
Ninja Gaiden, Bloodborne, and (of course) Dark Souls are among video game titles that have some of the toughest first bosses to challenge players.
10 Best Pet Simulators
Pet simulators, like Pokémon, The Simons, and Seaman, offer players a wide array of great one-on-one creature experiences.
10 Rare Games We Wish Weren't Canceled
Unfortunately, not every unique idea at Rare has had the fortune to become a reality.
10 Best Gaming Platform Startups, Ranked
Boot animations get players hyped for a gaming experience before they even have a chance to press start.
10 Mistakes That Still Haunt Rockstar
While Rockstar has broken boundaries in both game worlds and storytelling, they've made a lot of mistakes along the way.
10 Mistakes That Still Haunt Microsoft
While Microsoft has yet to suffer the same fate as Sega, there have been times when the Xbox brand came dangerously close to destruction.
10 Video Games That Were Made To Promote Food
Video games and snacking go hand in hand, and sometimes those snacks end up becoming the very games we play.
Which Halo Multiplayer Servers Are Shutting Down & Which Remain Online After Jan 13?
A litany of Halo games will be losing online support on January 13, marking the end of an era for Halo fans on the Xbox 360. Here's what's going away.
5 E3 Reveals That Launched A Console (& 5 That Broke Them)
First impressions are everything, and the way consoles are revealed at E3 can set consoles up for success or failure.
10 Most Beloved Flash Games, Ranked
While support for Flash is no more, the spirit of the games it supported still lives on in these titles.
The Bioshock Series: 5 Ways To Ensure You Get The Good Endings (& 5 Ways To Get The Bad Ones)
Players can choose what to do with the inhabitants that they came across in the city of Rapture that ultimately determines the outcome.
PlayStation 5's Custom Shells Are the New Version of Xbox's Failed Faceplates
Custom PlayStation 5 shells are just around the corner but can Sony make this accessory work, or is it doomed like Microsoft's Xbox 360 faceplates?
Grand Theft Auto: 10 Ways Liberty City Changed Between GTAIII & GTAIV
GTA IV brought players back to Liberty City, and a lot had changed in the city since GTA III.
1 vs. 100: Remembering Xbox's Beloved, Failed Online Game Show
One of Microsoft's more ambitious and successful projects seemed to fall apart out of nowhere. Here's the story of 1 vs. 100 and Xbox Live Primetime.
Condemned: Criminal Origins – This Overlooked First-Person Horror Game Was Ahead of Its Time
Condemned: Criminal Origin is an unorthodox horror title that utilizes unique gameplay elements while giving fans an eerie first-person experience.