iOS 7 Released September 19, 2013
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I know most people will probably mention that iOS 7 actually released yesterday but as I was completely unable to upgrade any of my various Apple devices to the new operating system yesterday due to Apple’s Verification system timing out any time I tried to install the update, I do not consider yesterday iOS 7’s launch date. Since I was able to install it today on three devices without issue, I’m going to officially consider today iOS 7’s launch.
iOS 7 brings an entirely new interface to compatible Apple portable devices allowing you to have a lot more functionality without needing to go through as many menus. It also speeds up device performance and improves your device’s security, as it includes a whole bunch of new bug fixes. You can check out all the details here on Apple’s iOS 7 site.
Currently I’ve been able to upgrade to iOS 7 on the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5. If you’re planning to update your iPad or iPod Touch, you might want to check with iTunes to see if your device is compatible with iOS 7. You will need to install iTunes 11.1 to update your device from your computer or sync your iOS 7 device to your computer. On iTunes, iOS 7 is a 1.12GB download, if you plan to wirelessly update your device through WiFi, you will need around 2.9GB of free space in your device to perform the upgrade, although the download size of the iOS 7 update on certain devices is just under 800MB.
iOS 7 will launch pre-installed in all new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C models which launch tomorrow.
The Best Pokémon Theme Covers September 19, 2013
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With the launch of Nintendo’s Gotta Catch ‘Em All Sweepstakes in the US, the Pokémon Company released an entirely new remixed version of the Pokémon TV show’s classic theme song “Gotta Catch ‘Em All”
If you ask me, it’s terrible. In fact most of the online media agrees with that sentiment. However if you’re interested, the video does include a secret code to access the Gotta Catch ‘Em All Sweepstakes, but just be aware you’re only eligible for it if you live in the US.
So if there’s a terrible cover of such a great song out, that means that a song over ten years old has to have some other covers of it that have to be great right? Absolutely. There are a lot of great covers of the Pokémon Theme Song that have been posted to the web over the years and being that Pokémon X and Y are going to be released on October 12th, 2013, I think now is the best time to post up some of the best here on the site!
First off I want to post the cover that inadvertently inspired this whole article. As you guys know, That Dude in the Suede (now known simply as Suede) is doing a fantastic review series on all the Pokémon movies. While he has only reviewed three theatrical films up to this point they have been great and he ended his first review with a small snippet of this cover. Lets see what happens when Pokémon Meets Metal, here’s 331Erock
Okay, for some people that may be a bit too…metal. What’s say we get classy? Lara is a really talented musician who does all kinds of video game and movie theme covers, and she did this great cover of the theme song performed on a piano and violin thanks to the magic of editing. Oh, and she did the violin piece dressed as Misty.
Finally it’s time to get to my favorite cover of this bunch. Lets Metal up Your Pikachu, here’s Eternal Legend.
If you’re interested in downloading your own mp3 of this song, you can grab it from Eternal Legend’s site.
Rest in Peace, Hiroshi Yamauchi September 19, 2013
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Hiroshi Yamauchi, the former President of Nintendo, past away this morning. This man has been described by many as one of the smartest, best and most ruthless businessmen in the world. Reportedly he never played a video game in his life, but he oversaw Nintendo’s operations during the years when it transitioned from a simple toy company to an international conglomerate which single-handedly brought video games back in the mainstream after Atari’s crash. He continued to manage Nintendo through many console generations as it became one of the biggest video game companies in the world until he was succeeded by current Nintendo President Satoru Iwata.
You can read his full obituary here on Gamasutra.com.
Hiroshi Yamauchi, Rest in Peace.
Mountain Dew Game Fuel May Return September 19, 2013
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Mountain Dew’s relationship with gaming has been around since the days of the Xbox. With the release of the Xbox One right around the corner, Mountain Dew is prepared to launch their Every Two Minutes campaign, which will give participants the chance to win a new Xbox One by buying specially marked bottles of Mountain Dew.
When visiting the promotion’s official site for the latest details on the special event, I happened to notice something that I don’t believe Mountain Dew has mentioned elsewhere. Around the time of the release of Halo 3, Mountain Dew made a special flavor to promote the game, dubbed “Game Fuel.” Up to this point, Mountain Dew has always been known as a gamer’s drink (it was mentioned in Jonathan Coulton’s song “Code Monkey”), but the release of a soda literally called Game Fuel was the first time I can think of that a soda company actually put the fact that it was for gamers right on the label!
Game Fuel was discontinued shortly after Halo 3‘s release. I never drank it myself but one of my sister’s friends who was a big fan of Mountain Dew Code Red said she really liked Game Fuel. Game Fuel would come back a few years later to promote World of Warcraft, and even got a second flavor along with it, Blue, but that too was only a limited promotion. Since then, Game Fuel has not come back to the US, although I heard it was brought back in the UK not too long ago.
Well, it looks like the US may see the return of Game Fuel this fall. On the new Every Two Minutes site, there is a detailed list on what the point value is on every Mountain Dew product that will participate in the promotion ranging from 2-liter bottles to 24-can packs so players will know what to look for in the store when the promotion begins. However, when looking a the list I noticed something odd. One of the point values specifically mentioned Mountain Dew Game Fuel 20oz bottles would participate in the Every Two Minutes promotion. Since this couldn’t possibly work for old bottles of the soda that are still lying around, it must mean that Mountain Dew plans to rerelease Game Fuel in time for the Xbox One launch!
If the site is teasing the anticipated return of Game Fuel it is the only one I could find that is. As of the time of this writing, Mountain Dew’s Official Site has no mention up of Game Fuel’s return, and the official Game Fuel website hasn’t been updated since the World of Warcraft promotion ended in 2009.
Could Game Fuel be coming back? Watch this space!
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