Episodes
In the landmark #150 episode of "The X Button", Alejandro and Paul go over Square Enix's rocky financials leading to their new multiplatform approach, the reveal for Assassin's Creed Shadows, Red Dead Redemption finally coming to PC, PlayStation appointing two new CEO's in the road to the upcoming showcase and more! Then, Alejandro and Paul celebrate tthe 150th episode as they reminisce over their favorite moments of the past few years doing the show, and bid adieu to Paul's time in the...
Published 05/16/24
In an early and eventful "The X Button", Alejandro cuts in to talk his disgust over Xbox destroying all semblance of goodwill with their closing of Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin and other Bethesda Studios and the timeframe of when Nintendo will announce their succesor to the Nintendo Switch. Afterwards, Alejandro and Paul talk about the insane own goal of Sony's handling of Helldivers 2 and their backtracking, more industry studio closures and layoffs, the release date for Ubisoft's...
Published 05/08/24
In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro gives his thoughts in progress of "Stellar Blade", then goes over a litany of news like Square Enix game cancellations amidst a company reestructure, Remedy updating us on Control 2, Max Payne Remake and more, new Switch 2 hardware rumors, Xbox's recommitment to meeting players where they play, Starfield getting a massive quality of life patch, potential dates for Xbox's 2024 lineup and more! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No...
Published 05/02/24
In this week's episode of "The X Button", Alejandro and Paul briefly go over the review aggregate for "Stellar Blade", the death of what was the Embracer Group as it splits into three different companies, the cancelled Grand Theft Auto 5 DLC and more! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 | Lofi beats to study | No...
Published 04/25/24
In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro gives his review of "Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide", and then Paul and him go over the recent reveal for "Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2", Larian Studios working on two new IP's after "Baldur's Gate 3", Take Two joining the ever growing parade of industry layoffs and more! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link:...
Published 04/19/24
In this week's shorter "The X Button", Alejandro catches up on his litany of played games and then goes over the death of the Dead Space franchise, the resurgence of Destiny 2 heading into "The Final Shape", the Star Wars Outlaws release date and more! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 | Lofi beats to study | No...
Published 04/12/24
In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro and Paul go over their interesting thoughts in regards to "Dragon's Dogma 2" & "Rise of the Ronin" and go over the new era of PlayStation with new interim CEO Hiroki Totoki, the KOTOR remake still being alive and more! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 | Lofi beats to...
Published 04/05/24
In this week's shorter episode of "The X Button", host Alejandro goes over a litany of news like Embracer selling Gearbox to Take-Two Interactive for $460 Million, the reveal of "Marvel Rivals" and re-reveal of Amy Hennig's Marvel game "1943: Rise of Hydra", the small update on "Elder Scrolls 6", the end of "Baldur's Gate 3" support, new details for the "Rising Tide" DLC for "Final Fantasy XVI", Capcom's addressing the controversy over PC performance and microtransactions for "Dragon's Dogma...
Published 03/29/24
"The X Button" hosts Alejandro and Paul unpack their 60-130 hour journey through "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth" and eventually talk about THAT ending. SPOILER TALK: 1:04:03 Art by: Zachity Jones AKA Pathological Loser Follow Alejandro: Twitter/X: A_droSegovia Instagram/Threads: alejandrosegovia93 Website: seasonedgaming.com / thecriticalcorner.com Follow Paul: Twitter: DorkofArt Youtube: Dork of Art Music from: -Final Fantasy VII Rebirth OST - Aerith's...
Published 03/21/24
In this week's "The X Button", host Alejandro goes solo to give his further impressions on "Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth", and then talk about the recent Respawn layoffs, the recent studio exodus that escaped the Embracer sinking ship, the recent passing to Akira Toriyama and a small tribute to the creator and more! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link:...
Published 03/15/24
In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro and Paul give their extensive early review impressions for "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth", then go over the BAFTA Awards nominees, Capcom's positive move amidst industry layoffs, a recap of the recent Xbox Partners showcase and more!
Published 03/08/24
In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro is joined by former XCape Gaming co-creator PJ (@Imjayohkay) to talk about the new reported launch window for the successor of the Nintendo Switch, more industry layoffs and more! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 | Lofi beats to study | No Copyright Lofi Hip Hop...
Published 03/01/24
In this week's "The X Button", host Alejandro is once again joined by Paul to catch up on the games they've played, and go over the reviews for Game of the Year contender "Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth", the announced games from the recent Partner Nintendo Direct, the new Respawn Mandalorian game and more! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw...
Published 02/23/24
In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro is joined by "The Single Player Experience" host to talk about the significance of the success of "Helldivers 2", "Skull and Bones" frustrating mediocrity, the muddled messaging of the future of Xbox following their business update and more! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix...
Published 02/16/24
In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro is joined by the returning Paul to talk about everything they've been playing so far this year (Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Persona 3: Reload, Helldivers 2, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth's demo), and then go over Disney's $1.5 Billion investment on Epic Games for more meaningful brand crossover with Fortnite, and the seeming multiplatform future for the Xbox platform! Intro...
Published 02/09/24
In this week's "The X Button", host Alejandro is joined by Bryan Finck (@HTB390), managing editor at Super Jump Magazine and fellow Seasoned Gaming contributor, to hear Alejandro's conflicted feelings after finishing "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" and then discuss together what may have been Sony's best State of Play presentation yet! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download:...
Published 02/02/24
In this week's "The X Button", host Alejandro is joined by Seasoned Gaming contributors Steve Esposito (@SteveEspositoSG) and Eric Bezanson (@GamePositiveYT) to talk about their experience playing the current game in the zeitgeist, "Palworld" and other games, then go on an extensive discussion over the Microsoft layoffs. Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link:...
Published 01/26/24
Following the airing of the Xbox Developer Direct, "The X Button" hosts Alejandro and Paul go over their most anticipated games they know for 2024 so far! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 | Lofi beats to study | No Copyright Lofi Hip Hop 2022 https://youtu.be/pLcw3dK1yU0 👇 More info below in the description &...
Published 01/19/24
Welcome to a new season for "The X Button" as Alejandro and Paul address some slight new changes coming for the new year, and go in and talk about all the notable games from 2023, from their honorable mentions, their disappointments and their Top 14 combined favorite games of the year! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix...
Published 01/12/24
In the final episode of "The X Button" for 2023, Alejandro and Paul gush over their last set of games before looking back on their greatest and not so great gaming moments from their games they played in 2023! "The X Button" returns with new episodes on January 12th, 2024! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 |...
Published 12/16/23
In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro and Paul are joined by "The Single Player Experience" host Sebastion Mauldin to recap the winners of the latest controversial edition of the annual year end festivities and the various announcements! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 | Lofi beats to study | No Copyright Lofi...
Published 12/10/23
In one of the last few episodes of "The X Button" to round up 2023, Paul returns with Alejandro to talk his recent escapades with Baldur's Gate 3 and other various games they are playing, then talk the former Gears of War narrative director joining God of War studio Sony Santa Monica, the first leaked details for Treyarch's Gulf War themed "Call of Duty" game for 2024, the recently revealed "The Last of Us: Part II Remastered" and "Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition", the official delay for...
Published 12/01/23
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! In lieu of an official recording of "The X Button" this week, we are featuring the crossover spoilercast episode of the "Single Player Experience" for "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" between The X Button host Alejandro and SPE host Sebastion Mauldin! Normal episode returns next week! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw...
Published 11/25/23
In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro is joined by "The Single Player Experience" host Sebastion Mauldin to go over the winner of the tone setter Golden Joystick Awards for 2023, then go over the recently revealed nominees for the 2023 edition of The Game Awards, air their grievances with some of the choices and give predictions on who takes every category. Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download:...
Published 11/17/23