iOS 7.0.4 Released November 14, 2013
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Apple has just released the latest point revision to iOS 7 in the form of iOS 7.0.4 to all iOS 7 compliant iDevices including the iPhone and iPad. The list of devices that it is compatible with is far too great for me to repost here, needless to say you can just run the Software Update function on your iDevice to determine if you need the update.
The update corrects issues with FaceTime calls being dropped on some devices. It can be downloaded right now through iTunes or your iDevice’s Software Update feature.
Nintendo Direct 11/13/2013 November 14, 2013
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Every once in a while, Nintendo releases a Nintendo Direct, which details all the new games and updates that are coming their respective platforms. In this newest installment, we get the latest look at the 3DS exclusive Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, but the best part is we get our first look at the new Miiverse application for the 3DS. Without further ado, here’s Reggie Fils-Amie with Nintendo to talk about what is coming up for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems.
Top Ten Things To Do Before the Playstation 4 Launch November 14, 2013
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At midnight tonight, the fourth generation Playstation will be released. This is going to be an incredible occasion marked with celebration across the country. I’ve already got a preparation video to help anyone interested in picking up a launch console, but like with anything there are always last-minute things you can do before picking up your console to make the setup a faster process. Because, like you know, you’re just going to want to get to the games.
So here are a few things you can do before midnight tonight to help you get your PS4 ready for gaming just a little bit sooner. These are not listed in order of priority, so don’t worry about one step being more or less important than the other.
So, read on PS4 player. Your next-gen games await.
- If you don’t have a Sony Playstation Network account, sign up for one. They’re free. However, if you have a PS Vita, PSP or PS3, you likely already have one.
- Sync your Trophies so you have all your PS3 stats on your PSN account. You may not be playing PS3 for a while. Just turn on your PS3, log into your PSN account, hit the triangle button when highlighting the trophies option, and select “Sync With Server.”
- Preorder any games you plan to purchase online on your PS3. You can do this from the Playstation Network Store. Almost all Day One PS4 games, including some multiplatform titles are available for preorder. Granted, these preorders are for the digital versions of games, not retail ones. You’ll need to preorder retail games at your local game store.
- Free up one HDMI slot on your HDTV or HD receiver. PS4 requires HDMI connection and has no analog connection for video or audio output. However, it does have a digital optical audio output for legacy surround sound systems.
- If there are any PS3 games you currently own that you would like to upgrade to a PS4 version, hold onto them. Sony is offering digital version of PS4 games at HEAVY discount to players who currently own the PS3 version of the game. Check the Playstation Network store for which games are currently being offered at this discount.
- Buy an extra Dual Shock 4 controller or Playstation Camera at retail right now. They’re actually out and you can pick them up early. Heck, there are even some PS4 games that you can get at retail right now like Call of Duty: Ghosts. Price is around $59 US each.
- If you have a Playstation Vita, update your Vita’s firmware to the most recent version. The updated firmware is required for PS4 to Vita game streaming.
- Download the Playstation App to your Android or iOS Device. It’s free, and you can log into your PSN account and manage your trophies without a PS4. Just search for “Playstation App” on your device’s respective online store. It is required to make use of the PS4’s Second Screen capabilities.
- Sign up for Playstation Plus. It is now required to play PS4 games online. You can do that in the Playstation Store or just buy a prepaid card at retail. Price is $49 US per year.
- Download the PS4 1.5 Firmware (Day One Patch) to a USB storage device. While Sony will make the update available online as well, there may be a mad dash to update it immediately, and downloading it in advance and installing through USB may be a faster option. You can download the update, and read the instructions on how to install it here.
Playstation App Released November 13, 2013
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Just in time for the release of the Playstation 4, Sony has released the official Playstation Network App for iPhone and Android devices for free. The Playstation App allows you to manage your Playstation Network account, check your Trophy Progress, and make use of the Playstation 4’s Second Screen capabilities!
I have to say I’m really happy about this release. The last I heard was this program was supposed to launch on or around November 22nd, which is a week after the PS4 launch, so I wasn’t expecting it for a few days. Looks like Sony stepped up the app’s release.
Don’t worry you won’t need a Playstation 4 to make this app work, the app will work fine with any Playstation Network account. It is compatible with any Android or iOS device, and you can download it by searching for “Playstation App” in your respective software download store. If you wish to make use of the PS4’s Second Screen capabilities, you will need to download the PS4’s Day One firmware patch. There has been no word if the app will be coming to Windows Phone.
Dead Rising 3 – Find Your Path to the After Party November 12, 2013
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The guys over at Microsoft made a fun little social game over at YouTube to promote the release of Dead Rising 3. Here, I’ll let the trailer speak for itself.
You can click here and check out the game for yourself. The game’s objective is to clear as many of the areas as possible, by making one of two possible decisions on strategy. While the game is pretty simple in its gameplay, seeing the decisions you make in the game bring up some pretty awesome Dead Rising 3 gameplay clips I haven’t seen elsewhere. If you really had to see for yourself just what was possible in the game, play Find Your Path to the After Party and find out.
Dead Rising 3 is coming November 22nd, 2013 exclusive to the Xbox One.
Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds TV Spot November 12, 2013
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I’ve always thought highly of Nintendo’s TV commercials over the years and from the looks of it they’ve just released another gem. Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is the 3DS sequel to the Super Nintendo classic A Link to the Past, considered by many to be one of the finest games ever made. A few of you may have caught a commercial for it playing on your local TV stations, and now Nintendo has just released the complete uncut version of that TV Spot. Take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4W7BxYr1qk
Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is coming November 22nd, 2013 to the Nintendo 3DS and 2DS.
All the Playstation 4 Answers You Want November 12, 2013
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We’re three days away from the launch of the Playstation 4, and I thought now was a good time to post up all the information we know about the console in case anyone who visits the site plans to pick one up day one.
If you had any questions about the technical capabilities of the PS4, what kind of HDTV and Surround Sound systems the console will be compatible with, information about the PS4’s Day One firmware patch, or information on how to upgrade the system’s Hard Drive you can read all the answers Sony has about the PS4 here. If you prefer something a little more interactive, you can check out our video on the subject. We talk about the PS4 launch in-depth, as well as discuss some of the launch titles that will be coming to the system day one and the system’s peripherals.
The Playstation 4 is launching November 15th, 2013 for a price of $399 US.
Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea Episode 1 Launch Trailer November 12, 2013
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Welcome back to Rapture. The first part of an entirely new story for Bioshock Infinite has been released and for those of you interested in further stories with Booker and Elizabeth following the game’s conclusion need to wait no longer. Burial at Sea’s story takes place in Rapture just before the events of the first Bioshock game, and may be a welcome change for players hoping to return to that world.
Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea is available for download right now through PC, Xbox 360 or Playstation 3. It can be downloaded for free to anyone who has already purchased a Season One Pass. A full copy of Bioshock Infinite is required to play.
Dead Rising 3 Story Trailer November 11, 2013
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We’re slightly over a week away from the release of the Xbox One and its exclusive retail launch titles, and for me there is no bigger launch title at retail for this platform than Dead Rising 3.
Building on the success of the first two games, which focused on battling zombies in mega monuments to consumerism, Dead Rising 3 is a load time free open-world zombie game where you will be able to fight with whatever is around you, make your own weapons on the fly, and forge friendships with whatever allies you can all to survive a zombie outbreak in Southern California.
Dead Rising 3 is coming November 22nd, 2013 exclusive to the Xbox One.
LocoCycle Live Action Trailer November 11, 2013
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This past weekend we posted up a video preview of the Xbox One downloadable title LocoCycle. The gameplay was a ton of fun, but it may have left many people watching it confused as to just what was going on in the game’s story. Don’t worry, developer Twisted Pixel has been known for their hilarious stories, and LocoCycle is no different. If you had any questions about what was going on, Twisted Pixel has released this Live Action trailer, which includes clips from the game’s HD FMV segments. This is no small production. The final version of the game boasts the talents of actors Lisa Foiles, James Gunn, Freddy Rodriguez, and Robert Patrick!
So if you wanted to know just what the heck was going on in that demo, look no further than this trailer. Enjoy.
LocoCycle is coming November 22nd, 2013 to the Xbox One and Xbox 360.
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