Why He Joined The Direct
Jack joined The Direct to report on the next generation of video game consoles. He’s excited for the potential of the new consoles, and he hopes to connect with The Direct’s audience for some positive conversations about video games!
Jack's Favorite Video Game
The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II are tied as Jack's favorite video games. These two stand out as important documents within the gaming industry. More so than other games, The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II tell compelling stories that use gameplay in smart, innovative ways to progress their overall plots.
Jack's Favorite Video Game Moment
Jack's favorite video game moment is the giraffe sequence in The Last of Us. For Jack, this was a quiet, reflective scene that displayed the game’s theme of hope in a dark time.
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Jack Martin's Latest Stories
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: Evidence Points To Incoming Announcement
New evidence on social media suggests that an announcement about LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga might be coming soon.
Marvel's Avengers: Leak Reveals Endgame Hulk Suit Coming To Game
Leaked images suggest that a Professor Hulk skin is coming to Marvel's Avengers.
Marvel's Venom & More Sony Movies To Stream on PlayStation Video Test Service In Poland
Sony announced that PlayStation Plus Video Pass will launch as a test service in Poland.
Is PlayStation Making a Streaming Service? Leaked Announcement Teases PS Video Pass
An image of PlayStation Plus Video Pass was accidentally posted to PlayStation's Polish website.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake Is Now More Likely Than Ever
Jason Schreier confirms that Aspyr Media is developing a remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Yuffie Episode Details Revealed
Details about the upcoming episode DLC for Final Fantasy VII Remake have been revealed.
PlayStation Rumored To Be Developing Game Pass Competitor
PlayStation may be developing its own answer to Xbox Game Pass, according to God of War creator David Jaffe.
MLB The Show 21: Former PlayStation Exclusive Coming To Xbox Game Pass
MLB The Show 21, the former PlayStation exclusive franchise, will release on Xbox Game Pass on April 20, 2021.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Will No Longer Release This Spring
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been delayed beyond its initial release window of Spring 2021.
The Witcher 4? Studio Plans Point To Expansion of Fantasy RPG
CD PROJEKT announced a series of strategy updates, which plan to expand its IP's offerings.
Ghost of Tsushima: John Wick Director Developing Movie Adaptation
A Ghost of Tsushima film is in development, with the director of the John Wick films set to direct.
Gotham Knights Delay: Batman Game Release Date Pushed To 2022
Gotham Knights, the new upcoming Batman game, has been delayed until 2022.
Square Enix Announces New Fantasy RPG For PlayStation 5: Forspoken
Forspoken, the official tile of Project Athia, was revealed for a planned 2022 release.
Life is Strange Sequel: Leak Reveals Title and Release Date
Life Is Strange: True Colors will reportedly release on September 10, 2021, according to a leak.
Life Is Strange: Sequel Details Officially Revealed
The next entry in the Life Is Strange series will be revealed next week in the first Square Enix Presents.
The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eridanos DLC Trailer Promises New Weapons, Quests & More
The Murder on Eridanos DLC was announced for The Outer Worlds and is coming out on March 17.
Xbox Promises 'Some' Bethesda Exclusive Titles In Acquisition Announcement
Bethesda Softworks is now officially owned by Xbox, with exclusive titles on the way.
Marvel's Avengers: Square Enix Announces Significant Rework
Marvel's Avengers will undergo significant XP and cosmetic changes in time for the Hawkeye DLC.
Doom 3: VR Edition Gets Trailer For PlayStation VR Announcement
Doom 3: VR Edition is coming to PlayStation VR on March 29, 2021.
Alien: New Co-Op Video Game Gets First Trailer For Summer 2021 Release
A new co-op Aliens survival game was revealed and will release this summer across multiple platforms.
PlayStation 5 Reportedly Getting Storage Upgrade Options This Summer
PlayStation 5 storage upgrade options will be available this summer.
Watch: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Includes 60 FPS, 4K Graphics & More
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade announced for June 10 release.
Sifu: Beat 'Em Up Game From Absolver Studio Officially Announced
PlayStation announces martial arts game SIFU for a release later this year.
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch Delayed Due to Recent Cyberattack
The next patch for Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed to March because of a recent cyber attack issued toward the studio.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Announces PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Release Date
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is releasing for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 26.
Gran Turismo 7 Release Date Delayed To 2022
Gran Turismo 7 has been delayed to 2022 due to COVID-19 related production issues.
Final Fantasy 16 Producer Teases 'Action-Oriented' Story
Final Fantasy XVI producer confirms that the game will feature action-based combat.
Xbox Announces Feature To Enhance Backwards Compatible Games
Xbox announces a new feature that allows backwards compatible titles to be enhanced.
Xbox Reveals First-Party Headset Coming Next Month
Xbox announced a new wireless headset that will release on March 16, 2021.
Six Days in Fallujah Is Revived and Will Release This Year
The controversial and originally cancelled Six Days in Fallujah has been revived for release this year.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie Gets Spring 2022 Release Date
Paramount Pictures announced that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will release in 2022.
Crash Bandicoot 4: Free Next-Gen Upgrade Coming March 12
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is getting a free next-gen upgrade on March 12.
Sony Reveals PlayStation 5 Is Currently Selling at a Loss
Sony reports that its newly released console, the PlayStation 5, is selling at a loss for the company.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake Reportedly Gains Familiar Developer
The developer behind the rumored Knights of the Old Republic remake might have been uncovered in an online thread.
Netflix Announces New Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Show Coming Next Year
Netflix announces that a new 3D-animated Sonic the Hedgehog series will premiere on the streaming platform in 2022.
Sonic Voice Actor Announces Departure From Role
Roger Craig Smith announces that he will no longer voice Sonic the Hedgehog in future projects.
Xbox: Former Boss Opens Up About Handheld Console Attempts
Former Xbox boss Robbie Bach discusses multiple pitches for a handheld Xbox device that was dubbed "Xboy."
Netflix's Tomb Raider Anime Series Reportedly Set Within Square Enix Universe
Netflix is ordering a Tomb Raider anime series that will continue within Square Enix's Tomb Raider game universe.
James Bond: Project 007 Video Game Will Have Original Main Character & Fresh Universe
IO Interactive details new information about its upcoming James Bond game.
Fallout New Vegas 2 Rumored To Be In the Works, Could Release Later This Decade
A rumored sequel to Fallout: New Vegas could be in development for later this decade