Modern Game Devs Suck & The Great Gaming Reset Vultrae 2026-08-12 | Long time no see. In this video I discuss the plague of lazy game developers and the current state of the video games industry.
The Downfall of PlayStation Needs to Be Studied... Vultrae 2026-09-09 | From toppling the Xbox One in 2013 to delivering quality single-player, narrative driven games year after year, it seems like Sony's momentum is finally slowing down. With a disappointing state of play and multiple anticonsumer moves from removing disc drives to price hikes and a focus on television, Sony seems to be making all the wrong moves when it comes to what fans want. Let's talk about it.0:00 Intro0:58 Live Service Failures2:54 Fan Pushback3:32 No More Discs4:21 TV Focus5:50 Cookie Cutter Games6:14 A Familiar Playbook7:03 Outro & Thanks
Why Im Not Buying Grand Theft Auto VI Vultrae 2026-08-28 | Grand Theft Auto VI recently revealed an extended look at the came, and it couldn't be clearer that it encapsulated everything wrong with the current state of the modern video games industry. In this honest discussion, I break down why GTA 6 is overhyped, how it contributes to bad games industry practices, and why I will not be buying it.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:51 - Poorly Optimized Games1:35 - Clunky, Unrefined Gameplay2:16 - Rockstar Shilling & Excuses3:32 - Tone & Narrative4:08 - Anti-Consumer Practices & Bad Industry Precedents6:14 - Playing it Too Safe6:44 - OutroIf you’re debating whether to buy GTA6 on PS5, Xbox, or PC, I strongly encourage you to ask yourself whether you really think that it sets a good precedent and if you are happy with where gaming stands today. If you are, by all means purchase it. But if, like me, you've been wanting to see an industry reset, it's more important now than ever to vote with your wallet.
30 FPS is Unacceptable in 2026 Vultrae 2026-08-26 | Join me for a quick rant about the current state of optimization in modern gaming prompted by The Blood of Dawnwalker's console performance announcement.
Xbox Exclusivity is BACK! My Reaction to Xboxs 2026 Showcase Vultrae 2026-06-10 | My overall thoughts on Xbox's return to exclusives with Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, as well as the current direction of the brand under Asha Sharma. I also discuss briefly Summer Games Fest and our gaming savior, Geoff Keighley.0:00 - Intro & SGF Thoughts1:05 - Xbox Games Showcase3:20 - Return to Exclusivity8:12 - 25th Anniversary Console8:46 - The Bethesda Problem9:37 - That Ending...11:00 - Outro
The Modern Gaming Audience Doesnt Actually Exist Vultrae 2026-05-20 | For years, game developers and publishers have pushed the narrative that straight white men are now the minority of people who video games. This is an industry lie that relies heavily on misrepresented, and in some cases straight up falsified, data. Today we're going to debunk the myth of the modern gaming audience and discuss what gamers actually look like and how that relates to game development and journalism as a whole.Sources cited below:theesa.com/resources/essential-facts-about-the-us-video-game-industry/2025-datainvestgame.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/0794a269-d5c4-4994-9bcf-8c5730d0815e_2025_GDC_State_of_the_Game_Industry_report-1.pdf
Mixtape is the Worst Game of 2026 Vultrae 2026-05-13 | Mixtape looked like the perfect coming-of-age indie gem, but after playing it, it’s clear that this is just a glorified animated film, not a video game. In this honest discussion, I break down why Mixtape fails as a video game despite what critics are touting as incredible art and nostalgic music curation.From the lack of real gameplay to the short runtime and overhyped nostalgia, here’s my unfiltered take on Beethoven & Dinosaur’s new Annapurna Interactive title and all of the journalists and content creators labeling it a masterpiece of game design.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:44 - What is a Video Game?2:13 - Mixtape Has No Gameplay4:59 - Review Backlash5:55 - The Disconnect7:01 - The Real Issue8:14 - Why This Matters9:05 - ConclusionIf you’re debating whether to buy Mixtape on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, or PC (or play it on Game Pass), this video is for you. I strongly encourage you not to buy the game.
Is Halo Doomed? My Thoughts on How to Save the Franchise Vultrae 2026-05-08 | My overall thoughts on the current state of Halo Studios & the franchise as a whole. With rumors swirling about recent projects in the world of Halo, I think it is important to discuss the impact Halo Studios / 343 Industries has had on the series and what we can learn from it, as well as what steps I would take to turn things around and fix Halo.Topics include studio and management changes at Halo Studios, art and gameplay direction thoughts, spinoff potential, and a franchise reboot.0:00 - Intro1:05 - Studio Changes3:22 - Reboot4:39 - Narrative Focus5:47 - Spinoff Potential6:44 - Mainline Games7:52 - Back to Basics8:32 - Art & Gameplay Direction10:15 - Outro
The Marathon Cope is Out of Control | Responding to Marathon Hate Comments Vultrae 2026-05-05 | Marathon players are having so much fun that they'd rather comment on every negative video than actually play their favorite game of the year. Let's take a look at some of the insane cope happening on the comments on my latest video, featuring only the most delusional of Bungie shills.0:00 - Intro and Player Count3:06 - Marathon Cope Comments
Game Journos & Redditors HATE Pragmata Vultrae 2026-05-01 | In the latest showcase of degeneracy for the 'modern audience' of video games, we take a look at what people are saying about Pragmata.
IGNS Mouse P.I. Review is Hilariously Bad Vultrae 2026-04-27 | IGN is no stranger to controversy when it comes to their game reviews, with the latest drama involving their review for Mouse P.I. for hire, leading to an influx of memes and backlash for what viewers are calling out of touch, pretentious critiques of a game that isn't meant to be taken as seriously as the review score implies.
Halo is Making an Extraction Shooter.. Vultrae 2026-04-24 | In the latest unsurprising news from everyone's former favorite shooter franchise, Halo is once again chasing long dead trends. It seems 343, or "Halo Studios" can't help but continue to repeat the same mistakes and failures from the past decade and a half, and will never understand what made this series great in the first place.
Is Xbox Finally Heading in the Right Direction? Vultrae 2026-04-21 | Asha Sharma is wasting no time getting started as CEO of Xbox, capitalizing on easy wins gamers have been asking for for years. Can Xbox keep this momentum and turn things around?
Marathon is Struggling.. Vultrae 2026-04-17 | Marathon, the latest high profile live-service flop of the industry, is struggling financially despite Bungie & Sony's attempts to paint a different picture.
The Mass Effect TV Show is Doomed Vultrae 2026-04-11 | My most anticipated video game adaptation is probably going to be a massive flop if the recent headlines are anything to go by. Hollywood continues to learn all the wrong lessons from its failures.
My Gaming Hot Takes Vultrae 2026-04-02 | Presenting my most controversial gaming opinions. Be sure to share yours as well.
Console Prices Are Getting Out of Hand Vultrae 2026-03-27 | The latest PS5 price increase is the perfect encapsulation of the greed that permeates the games industry and how unsustainable it is. Let's talk about it.Link to Article: gamespot.com/articles/ps5-price-increase-confirmed-by-sony-amid-market-pressures/1100-6539060
GameSpot Has Gone Completely Insane... Vultrae 2026-03-23 | Gamespot's latest article chosen to highlight the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise is the perfect encapsulation of the degeneracy that has taken ahold of modern games journalism. Let's discuss.
NVIDIAs DLSS 5 is Soulless AI Garbage Vultrae 2026-03-18 | AI Sloptracing has come for video games in the form of Nvidia's DLSS 5, coming soon to a GPU near you. Let's talk about it.
This Might Be the Worst Game of 2026... Vultrae 2026-03-13 | My 1348: Ex Voto Review1348: Ex Voto is more modern gaming slop and a perfect example of just how bad, pathetic, and creatively bankrupt the gaming industry has become, 1348: Ex Voto SUCKS! The performance is unstable at best, the game is completely broken and buggy, the story is laughable, the modern agenda is cringeworthy, and there is no good reason to play this game, it is not even bad enough to be entertaining, it's just awful.x/Twitter: https://x.com/Vultrae_
BioShock 4 Is In Trouble.. Vultrae 2025-08-09 | Extra Tags (for the Algorithm):BioShock, Infinite, 4, Remastered, Remake, Collection, Development, Judas, Ken Levine, 2k Games, Cloud Chamber, PS5, PS6, Xbox, Series, X, S, Game Pass, PS5, Gaming, News, Rant, Review, Opinion, Early Access, Criticism, Opinion, Commentary, Gameplay, Release Date, Leaks, Rumors
Battlefield 6 Actually Looks Good!? Vultrae 2025-08-05 | Battlefield 6 had its reveal recently and has pleasantly surprised most fans...let's discuss.Extra Tags (for the Algorithm):Battlefield 6, EA, 2042, 5, 3, 4, Gameplay, Classes, Battle Royale, Destruction, Levolution, Deep Dive, Reveal, Multiplayer, Open Beta, News, Announcement, Ps4, Xbox One, PS5, PS6, Xbox, Series, X, S, Game Pass,, Gaming, Rant, Review, Opinion, Early Access, Criticism, Opinion, Commentary, Release Date, Leaks, Rumors, Halo Combat Evolved, CE, CoD, Call of Duty
Microsoft BACKTRACKS On Game Price Increases Vultrae 2025-07-23 | The backlash against $80 games is starting to prove effective...but for how long?Extra Tags (For Algorithm)microsoft, the outer worlds 2, borderlands 4, xbox, playstation, ps5, xsx, EA, video games, gaming, gameplay, demo, reveal, e3, summer games fest, showcase, commentary, review, opinion, news, studio, halo 3 odst, gameplay, pricing, prices, price increase, value, backtrack, apology
Halo Studios is NOT Doing Well... Vultrae 2025-07-19 | In news that shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but still hurts all the same, Halo Studios is reportedly experiencing development struggles with their latest Halo projects in Unreal Engine 5...let's talk about it.Extra Tags (for the Algorithm):Halo, 343, Bungie, Combat Evolved, Remake, Infinite, 7, Master Chief Collection, MCC, PS5, PS6, Xbox, Series, X, S, Game Pass, PS5, Gaming, News, Rant, Review, Opinion, Early Access, Criticism, Opinion, Commentary, Gameplay, Release Date, Leaks, Rumors
Avowed Is a Disappointment... Vultrae 2025-02-21 | The Avowed situation is getting pretty wild. If you're on Twitter, it's either the worst game everyone's ever played or the best...whatever it is, it's definitely not a commercial success. The game definitely isn't bad, but it isn't good either. Here's my thoughts.Extra Tags (for the Algorithm):Avowed, Xbox, Series, X, S, Game Pass, PS5, Gaming, News, Rant, Review, Opinion, Early Access, Obsidian, Bethesda, Fallout, New Vegas, RPG, Starfield, Criticism, Opinion, Commentary, Marvel Rivals, The Outer Worlds, Skyrim, Oblivion, Pillars of Eternity, Elder Scrolls, Video, Gameplay, Release Date---Music by @FantasyLofi (Bits and Hits)
Is BioWare DEAD?! - Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay Reaction Vultrae 2024-06-13 | We've finally gotten our first look at Dragon Age: The Veilguard and it has a lot of people wondering about the future of BioWare. Let's talk about it.Extra Tags (For Algorithm)Dragon age, the veilguard, origins, inquisition, bioware, xbox, playstation, ps5, xsx, EA, video games, gaming, gameplay, demo, reveal, e3, summer games fest, showcase, commentary, review, opinion, news.
Hellblade 2 is Barely a Video Game (Review) Vultrae 2024-05-29 | Little late but had to share my thoughts on the game. What did you think of Hellblade 2?Tags for Algorithm:Hellblade 2 Senua's Saga, Sacrifice, Norse, God of War, Game Pass, Xbox, Video Game Review, Cinematic, Movie Game, Binaural Audio, Mental Health, Gaming, Gameplay, News, Opinion, PS5, Sony, PC, Nintendo
Enshrouded - First Impressions Vultrae 2024-01-31 | Open world survival games are having a bit of a resurgence right now...the latest Steam hit? Enshrouded. Let's see if it's as good as everyone says.Tags (ignore)ensrouded, palworld, steam, pc gaming, gameplay, video games, game, gamer, stream, first impressions, survival, mmo, single player, rpg, open world, review, minecraft, valheim, crafting, co op, fantasy, role playing, multiplayer, edit, vultrae, dark souls, soulslike, melee combat, new, funny, interestingOutro Song Attribution:Song: Lost Sky - Dreams pt. II (feat. Sara Skinner) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds
