iOS 17 Released September 18, 2023
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Apple has released major updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV devices today, and they are absolutely enormous. Any iPhone released starting with the iPhone XR generation is eligible for the upgrade, but iPhone 8 and iPhone X devices and earlier cannot be updated.
The new features are far too long to list, so we are going to place a link to the change list right here. The new update, depending on your device, will weigh in at 3.1-3.4GB in size. Hopefully you have a lot of free space.
Mac owners can expect their next MacOS release later this month.
Playstation State of Play – September 14th, 2022 September 14, 2023
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Not to be outdone by Nintendo, Sony has also chosen to broadcast an all-new State of Play, where they’ll be including previews and announcements for the PlayStation hardware!
The PS5 has some incredible games (and major exclusives) coming for it this season, and I can’t wait to see what Sony has in store for us! I’m hopeful for a preview of Spider-Man 2. Check it out:
All games previewed will be coming to the PS5 and PSVR2.
Nintendo Direct – September 2023 September 14, 2023
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Nintendo came out strong this morning with a huge reveal of upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch. While the initial marketing for this direct specifically mentioned that the games previewed in this video will be coming out between now and the Christmas season, we may have to wait for one ENORMOUS announcement at the end a little bit longer. Take a look!
All games previewed are coming to the Nintendo Switch.
Mortal Kombat 1 Launches Today September 14, 2023
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Just a reminder to anyone who picked up the Premium and/or Collector’s Editions of Mortal Kombat 1 (on any supported platform), the game has officially been released. To celebrate, here’s the game’s official launch trailer.
The regular edition will launch on September 19th, 2023.
Mortal Kombat 1 is out now for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
Apple Announces iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 Devices September 13, 2023
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Yesterday, Apple released their first preview of the upcoming personal devices that will be coming out later this month. This specific presentation focused on the new hardware features of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Some of the rumors were right, the new iPhone 15 line will support native USB-C charging and data transfer, but will also still support MagSafe chargers and accessories. The most interesting feature that personally interested me was the announcement the iPhone 15 Pro’s camera array will also be able to take 3D video that can be played back on the upcoming Apple Vision Pro.
The new devices will be in stores to purchase by the end of the month.
1TB Black Xbox Series S Released September 13, 2023
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It has no optical disc drive, but it can play digital copies of any Xbox One or Xbox Series games at 1080p, it is the Xbox Series S. When it first launched back in 2020, the Series S had an internal storage capacity of 512GB. Today, Microsoft has officially announced that they have released an all-new Series S model in BLACK. The internal storage capacity is 1TB and the price is $349US!
This is very big news, but it does not herald any price drop or discontinuation for existing Xbox Series S or Series X consoles. Those will remain on the market at their current prices. Given the fact that it includes no disc drive, the Series S should have come with a 1TB storage capacity as standard when it launched back in 2020.
Insert Coin Documentary Free On YouTube September 12, 2023
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After I purchased Arcade1Up’s Terminator 2 home arcade, I noticed the company had included a “making of” video inside the machine. It turns out that footage was taken from the documentary Insert Coin, a feature-length documentary about the history of some incredible arcade companies. It featured interviews with some of the original developers as well as fans, and absolutely covered the controversies of the day!
If you are a fan of 90s arcade games, and have access to YouTube, you should give it a watch! There’s no way to know just how long a movie will be watchable on YouTube, so you should check it out as soon as you can!
Memories of Maniac – The Time I Watched Paul Simon Sing at Yale’s Tricentennial September 11, 2023
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No gaming-related content today, so settle down children, Maniac is going to share with you another of his memories. Yale University is VERY old, in fact it is likely pushing past three-hundred and twenty years of age. Its legacy lives on as more than just a university, it also has one of the best medical facilities in the country that his mother happened to work for.
When Yale celebrated its Tricentennial, it did so in a very big way. However, it was Fall 2001, and people’s minds were on other things at the time. However, Yale was determined to host an amazing show at the Yale Bowl, and it was open to not just students, but Yale staff (as well as their families). The show featured tons of famous alumni, including the famous musician Paul Simon.
During the show, Simon performed a song that drove the crowd at the Bowl absolutely crazy. Maniac didn’t recognize it at the time, because it wasn’t a song that Paul typically sang. There was a reason for that. Twenty years later, Maniac finally realized why, and realized he witnessed something very special.
Rare/Weird Things I (Don’t Own) – What’s Missing from My Plasm 0 September 8, 2023
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Today, we’re going to be talking about something I DON’T own. I know, I’m scared too. Recently, I got some inquiries about my previous video about my rare Plasm #0 ComiCollector’s Binder. It’s a very rare comic book on a series that nearly nobody is aware of (not even my local comic book shops remember it).
Recently, I was contacted by a true fan of Defiant Comics who was aware of the item. Specifically he wanted to know what was missing from my collection. Well, today we’re going to talk about what I don’t have, as well as what I think may still be out there that belongs in this binder. Let’s take a look.
Jim Shooter, if you’re out there, would love to get your opinion on the subject!
iOS 16.1.1 Released September 7, 2023
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Apple update night is upon us. I know a lot of us are waiting in anticipation for iOS 17, but tonight there has just been an incremental release for supported iPhones, iPads and Apple Watch. The new update, version 16.1.1, contains incremental bug fixes and improvements.
No new features are listed with this update. Depending on your device the update could weigh in between 125-250MB. A MacOS release has not been checked for but there does not appear to be an Apple TV update at this time.
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