Sacred Symbols+, Episode XV: The X019 Factor (Patreon)

Sony may have abandoned PlayStation Experience for the time being, but its arch-rival Microsoft has fully embraced directly interfacing with its fans. In London, the company is conducting its revived and revitalized "X" exposition, this year titled X019. And -- much like PlayStation Experiences of yore -- its most intriguing feature is its E3-like press conference, one produced with hardcore Xbox fans in mind. With said conference now in the rear-view mirror, we thought we'd analyze all that was announced, revealed, and discussed, because it's endlessly interesting (and instructive!) to assess what's happening elsewhere in our industry. And it's especially vital when the competition is clearly doing a whole lot right.